97年1月份托福听力

1997年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题试卷及参考答案Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both theconversation and the question will be spoken only once. After eachquestion there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the foursuggested answers marked A)，B)，C), and D) and decide which is thebest answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet witha single line through the centre.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) 2 hours.B) 3 hours.C) 4 hours.D) 5 hours.From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. You should choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1. A) Their parents cut back the loan.B) The woman doesn’t want Frank to take another English course.C) They can’t pay the rent this month.D) The woman’s boss refused to give her a raise.2. A) Ask Dr. Smith to alter his decision.B) Ask Dr. Smith to call the library.C) Get the book directly from Dr. Smith.D) Get Dr. Smith’s written permission.3. A) $120B) $108C) $90D) $404. A) He feels unsympathetic.B) He feels it’s a pity.C) He feels it’s unfair.D) He feels glad.5. A) Doing business.B) Taking pictures.C) Buying cameras.D) Making movies.6. A) Looking for an apartment.B) Looking for a job.C) Taking a suburban excursion.D) Asking the man for his opinions.7. A) She’ll go to her uncle’s.B) She has an appointment with her friend.C) She’ll have an appointment with her friend.D) She’ll have a visitor.8. A) He made a sudden turn.B) He drove the bus over a bicycle.C) He tried to avoid hitting the truck.D) He was driving too fast.9. A) He is curious.B) He is impatient.C) He is exhausted.D) He is satisfied.10. A) She didn’t know how to use the new oven.B) She wanted her refrigerator to be fixed.C) There is something wrong with the oven.D) There is something wrong with the food.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage,you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will bespoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the bestanswer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark thecorresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through thecentre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Because he led his teams to many championships.B) Because he set as many as 65 different records.C) Because he still played the game after he retired.D) Because he didn’t stop playing even when he was seriously injured.12. A) He lost the final chance to win a championship.B) He was knocked out during one contest.C) He broke a bone in the wrist during a match.D) He was awarded with a $1.5 million house.13. A) To break the previous records.B) To buy a luxury house.C) To win one more championship for his team.D) To play against the New York team once again.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) To enjoy a good story.B) To see the actors and actresses.C) To experience an exciting life.D) To escape their everyday life.15. A) They feel that everything on the screen is familiar to them.B) They are touched by the life stories of the actors and actresses.C) They try to turn their dreams into reality.D) They become so involved that they forget their own problems.16. A) Because they are well made and the stories are interesting.B) Because the heroes have to cope with many problems and frustrations.C) Because the characters in the movies are free to do whatever they like.D) Because good guys in the movies always win in the end.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Because the bottle was empty and useless.B) Because he wanted to lighten the load of his small plane.C) Because the bottle might be useful to the native Africans.D) Because he wanted to amuse the local tribes people.18. A) A message from the outside world.B) A warning from the gods.C) A symbol of misfortune.D) A gift from the gods.19. A) The local Africans are peace loving people.B) Soda bottles are very precious in some remote areas.C) A trivial thing may sometimes bring about undesirable consequences.D) Caution must be taken in introducing new technology.20. A) They thought that the gods were all crazy.B) They were isolated from the outside world.C) They enjoyed living in the peaceful desert.D) They worshipped the gods all the more after the incident.Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions: There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them the re are fourchoices marked A)，B)，C), and D). you should decide on the best choiceand mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single linethrough the centre.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.More and more, the operations of our businesses, governments, and financial institutions are controlled by information that exists only inside computer memories. Anyone clever enough to modify this information for his own purposes can reap substantial rewards. Even worse, a number of people who have done this and been caught at it have managed to get away without punishment.It’s easy for computer crimes to go undetected if no one checks up on what thecomputer is doing. But even if the crime is detected, the criminal may walk away not only unpunished but with a glowing recommendation from his former employers.Of course, we have no statistics on crimes that go undetected. But it’s disturbing to note how many of the crimes we do know about were detected by accident, not by systematic inspections or other security procedures. The computer criminals who have been caught may been the victims of uncommonly bad luck.For example, a certain keypunch (键盘打孔) operator complained of having to stay overtime to punch extra cards. Investigation revealed that the extra cards she was being asked to punch were for dishonest transactions. In another case, dissatisfied employees of the thief tipped off (向…透露) the company that was being robbed.Unlike other lawbreakers, who must leave the country, commit suicide, or go to jail, computer criminals sometimes escape punishment, demanding not only that they not be charged but that they be given good recommendations and perhaps other benefits. All too often, their demands have been met.Why? Because company executives are afraid of the bad publicity that would result if the public found out that their computer had been misused. They hesitate at the thought of a criminal boasting in open court of how he juggled (耍弄) the most confidential records right under the noses of the company’s executives, a accountant, and security staff. And so another computer criminal departs with just the recommendations he needs to continue his crimes elsewhere.21. It can be concluded from the passage that ________.A) it is still impossible to detect computer crimes todayB) computer crimes are the most serious problem in the operation of financialinstitutionsC) computer criminals can escape punishment because they can’t be detectedD) people commit computer crimes at the request their company22. It is implied in the third paragraph that ________.A) many more computer crimes go undetected than are discoveredB) the rapid increase of computer crimes is a troublesome problemC) most computer criminals are smart enough to cover up their crimesD) most computer criminals are smart enough to cover up their bad luck23. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?A) A strict law against computer crimes must be enforced.B) Companies need to impose restrictions on confidential information.C) Companies will guard against computer crimes to protect their reputation.D) Companies usually hesitate to uncover computer crimes.24. What may happen to computer criminals once they are caught?A) With a bad reputation they can hardly find another job.B) They will be denied access to confidential records.C) They may walk away and easily find another job.D) They must leave the country or go to jail.25. The passage is mainly about ________.A) why computer crimes are difficult to detect by systematic inspectionsB) why computer criminals are often able to escape punishmentC) how computer criminals manage to get good recommendation from their formeremployersD) why computer crimes can’t be eliminatedQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It is often claimed that nuclear energy is something we cannot do without. We live in a consumer society where there is an enormous demand for commercial products of all kinds. Moreover, an increase in industrial production is considered to be one solution to the problem of mass unemployment. Such an increase presumes an abundant and cheap energy supply. Many people believe that nuclear energy provides an inexhaustible and economical source of power and that it is therefore essential for an industrially developing society. There are a number of other advantages in the use of nuclear energy. Firstly, nuclear power, except for accidents, is clean. A further advantage is that a nuclear power station can be run and maintained by relatively few technical and administrative staff. The nuclear reactor represents an enormous step in our scientific evolution and, whatever the anti nuclear group says, it is wrong to expect a return to more primitive sources of fuel. However, opponents of nuclear energy point out that nuclear power stations bring a direct threat not only to the environment but also to civil liberties.Furthermore, it is questionable whether ultimately nuclear power is a cheap source of energy. There have, for example, been very costly accidents in America, in Britain and, of course, in Russia. The possibility of increases in the cost of uranium (铀) in addition to the cost of greater safety provisions could price nuclear power out of the market. In the long run, environmentalists argue, nuclear energy wastes valuable resources and disturbs the ecology to an extent which could bring about the destruction of the human race. Thus, if we wish to survive, we cannot afford nuclear energy. In spite of the case against nuclear energy outlined above, nuclear energy programmes are expanding. Such an expansion assumes a continual growth in industrial production and consumer demands. However, it is doubtful whether this growth will or can continue. Having weighed up the arguments on both sides, it seems there are good economic and ecological reasons for sources of energy other than nuclear power.26. The writer’s attitude toward nuclear energy is ________.A) indifferentB) favorableC) tolerantD) negative27. According to the opponents of nuclear energy, which of the following is true ofnuclear energy?A) PrimitiveB) ExhaustibleC) CheapD) Unsafe28. Some people claim that nuclear energy is essential because ________.A) it provides a perfect solution to mass unemploymentB) it represents an enormous step forward in our scientific evolutionC) it can meet the growing demand of an industrially developing societyD) nuclear power stations can be run and maintained by relatively few technical andadministrative staff29. Which of the following statements does the writer support?A) The demand for commercial products will not necessarily keep increasing.B) Nuclear energy is something we cannot do without.C) Uranium is a good source of energy for economic and ecological reasons.D) Greater safety provisions can bring about the expansion of nuclear energyprogrammes.30. The function of the last sentence is to ________.A) advance the final argumentB) reflect the writer’s attitudeC) reverse previously expressed thoughtsD) show the disadvantages of nuclear powerQuestions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Clothes play a critical part in the conclusions we reach by providing clues to who people are, who they are not, and who they would like to be. They tell us a good deal about the wearer’s background, personality, status, mood, and social outlook.Since clothes are such an important source of social information, we can use them to manipulate people’s impression of us. Our appearance assumes particular significance in the initial phases of interaction that is likely to occur. An elderly middle class man or woman may be alienated (疏远…) by a young adult who is dressed in an unconventional manner, regardless of the person’s education, background, or interests.People tend to agree on what certain types of clothes mean. Adolescent girls can easily agree on the lifestyles of girls who wear certain outfits (套装), including the number of boyfriends they likely have had and whether they smoke or drink. Newscasters, or the announcers who read the news on TV, are considered to be more convincing, honest, and competent when they are dressed conservatively. And collage students who view themselves as taking an active role in their inter-personal relationships say they are concerned about the costumes they must wear to play these roles successfully. Moreover, many of us can relate instances in which the clothing we wore changed the way we felt about ourselves and how we act ed. Perhaps you have used clothing to gain confidence when you anticipated a stressful situation, such as a job interview, or a court appearance.In the workplace, men have long had well defined precedents and role models for achieving success. It has been otherwise for women. A good many women in the business wor ld are uncertain about the appropriate mixture of “masculine” and “feminine” attributes they should convey by their professional clothing. The variety of clothing alternatives to women has also been greater than that avail able for men. Male administrators tend to judge women more favorably for managerial positions when the women display less “feminine” grooming (打扮)-shorter hair, moderate use of make up, and plain tailored clothing. As one male administrator confessed, “An attractive woman is definitely going to get a longer interview, but she won’t get a job.”31. According to the passage, the way we dress ________.A) provides clues for people who are critical of usB) indicates our likes and dislikes in choosing a careerC) has a direct influence on the way people regard usD) is of particular importance when we get on in age32. From the third paragraph of the passage, we can conclude that young adults tend tobelieve that certain types of clothing can ________.A) change people’s conservative attitudes toward their lifestyleB) help young people make friends with the opposite sexC) make them competitive in the job marketD) help them achieve success in their interpersonal relationships33. The word “precedent” (Line 1, Para. 4) probably refers to ________.A) early acts for men to follow as examplesB) particular places for men to occupy especially because of their importanceC) things that men should agree uponD) men’s beliefs that everything in the world has already been decided34. According to the passage, many career women find themselves in difficultsituations because ________.A) the variety of professional clothing is too wide for them to chooseB) women are generally thought to be only good at being fashion modelsC) men are more favorably judged for managerial positionsD) they are not sure to what extent they should display their feminine qualitiesthrough clothing35. What is the passage mainly about?A) Dressing for effect.B) How to dress appropriately.C) Managerial positions and clothing.D) Dressing for the occasion.Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.The more women and minorities make their way into the ranks of management, the more they seem to want to talk about things formerly judged to be best left unsaid. The newcomers also tend to see office matters with a fresh eye, in the process sometimes coming up with critical analyses of the forces that shape everyone’s experience in the organization.Consider the novel views of Harvey Coleman of Atlanta on the subject of getting ahead. Coleman is black. He spent 11 years with IBM, half of them working in management development, and now serves as a consultant to the likes of AT&T, Coca Cola, Prudential, and Merch. Coleman says that based on what he’s seen at big companies, he weighs the different elements that make for long term career success as follows: performance counts a mere 10%, image, 30%; and exposure, a full 60%. Coleman concludes that excellent job performance is so common these days that while doing your work well may win you pay increases, it won’t secure you the big promotion. He finds that advancement more often depends on how many people know you and your work, and how high up they are.Ridiculous beliefs? Not to many people, especially many women and members of minority races who, like Coleman, feel that the scales (障眼物) have dropped from their eyes. “Women and blacks in organizations work under false beliefs,” says Kaleel Jamison, a New York based management consultant who helps corporations deal with these issues. “They think that if you work hard, you’ll get ahead—that someone in authority will reach down and give you a promotion.” She adds, “Most women and blacks are so frightened that people will think they’ve gotten ahead because of their sex or color that they play down (使不突出) their visibility.” Her advice to those folks: learn the ways that white males have traditionally used to find their way into the spotlight. 36. According to the passage, “things formerly judged to be best left unsaid” (Line 2,Para. 1) probably refers to “________”.A) criticisms that shape everyone’s experienceB) the opinions which contradict the established beliefsC) the tendencies that help the newcomers to see office matters with a fresh eyeD) the ideas which usually come up with usually come up with new ways ofmanagement in the organization37. To achieve success in your career, the most important factor, according to thepassage, is to ________.A) let your superiors know how good you areB) project a favorable image to the people around youC) work as a consultant to your superiorsD) perform well your tasks given by your superiors38. The reason why women and blacks play down their visibility is that they ________.A) know that someone in authority will reach down and give them a promotionB) want to give people the impression that they work under false beliefsC) don’t want people to think that their promotions were due to sex or colorD) believe they can get promoted by reason of their sex or color39. The author is of the opinion that Coleman’s beliefs are ________.A) biasedB) popularC) insightfulD) superficial40. The best title for this passage would be ________.A) Role of Women and Minorities in ManagementB) The Importance of Being VisibleC) Job Performance and AdvancementD) Sex and Career SuccessPart III Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A)，B)，C), and D). Choose the ONE that bestcompletes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the AnswerShe et with a single line through the centre.41. As a ________ actor, he can perform, sing, dance and play several kinds of musicalinstruments.A) flexibleC) sophisticatedD) productive42. There are not many teachers who are strong ________ of traditional methods inEnglish teaching.A) sponsorsB) contributorsC) advocatesD) performers43. We managed to reach the top of the mountain, and half an hour later we began to________.A) ascendB) descendC) declineD) plunge44. Competition, they believe, ________ the national character than corrupt it.A) enforcesB) confirmsC) intensifiesD) strengthens45. The accident ________ him of his sight and the use of his legs.A) excludedB) disabledC) deprivedD) gripped46. On weekends my grandma usually ________ a glass of wine.A) subscribes toB) engages inC) hangs onD) indulges in47. The people living in these apartments have free ________ to that swimming pool.A) accessC) excursionD) recreation48. At the party we found that shy girl ________ her mother all the time.A) depending onB) coinciding withC) adhering toD) clinging to49. When a psychologist does a general experiment about the human mind, he selectspeople ________ and ask them questions.A) at lengthB) at randomC) in essenceD) in bulk50. I think she hurt my feelings ________ rather than by accident as she claimed.A) virtuallyB) deliberatelyC) literallyD) appropriately51. Even though he was guilty, the ________ judge did not send him to prison.A) mercifulB) impartialC) conscientiousD) conspicuous52. The education ________ for the coming year is about $4 billion, which is muchmore than what people expected.A) allowanceB) reservationC) budgetD) finance53. They had fierce ________ as to whether their company should restore the traderelationship which was broken year ago.A) debateC) disagreementD) context54. They tossed your thoughts back and forth for over an hour, but still could not make________ of them.A) impressionB) comprehensionC) meaningD) sense55. The politician says he will ________ the welfare of the people.A) prey onB) take onC) get atD) see to56. If you ________ the bottle and cigarettes, you’ll be much healthier.A) take offB) keep offC) get offD) set off57. He was ________ to steal the money when he saw it lying on the table.A) draggedB) temptedC) elicitedD) attracted58. Beijing somewhat short sighted, she had the habit of ________ at people.A) glancingB) peeringC) gazingD) scanning59. Of the thousands of known volcanoes in the world, the ________ majority areinactive.A) tremendousB) demandingC) intensiveD) overwhelming60. In general, matters which lie entirely within state borders are the ________ concernof state governments.A) extinctB) excludingC) excessiveD) exclusive61. The poetry of Ezra Pound is sometimes difficult to understand because it containsso many ________ references.A) obscureB) acuteC) notableD) objective62. The mayor was asked to ________ his speech in order to allow his audience to raisequestions.A) constrainB) conductC) condenseD) converge63. The morning news says a school bus ________ with a train at the junction and agroup of policemen were sent there immediately.A) bumpedB) collidedC) crashedD) struck64. Sometimes patients suffering from severe pain can be helped by “drugs” that aren’treally drugs at all ________ sugar pills that contain no active chemical elements.A) or ratherB) rather thanC) but ratherD) other than65. We are writing to the manager ________ the repairs recently carried out at theabove address.A) with the exception ofB) with the purpose ofC) with reference toD) with a view to66. When I said goodbye to her, she ________ the door.A) saw me atB) set me offC) sent me toD) showed me to67. In the meantime, the question facing business is whether such research is ________the costs.A) worthB) worth ofC) worthyD) worthwhile68. During the nineteen years of his career, France Batiste has won the ________ of awide audience outside Italy.A) enjoymentB) appreciationC) evaluationD) reputation69. Although most dreams apparently happen ________, dream activity may beprovoked by external influences.A) spontaneouslyB) simultaneouslyC) homogeneouslyD) instantaneously70. He is holding a ________ position in the company and expects to be promoted soon.A) subordinateB) succeedingC) successiveD) subsequentPart IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)Directions: In this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions orcomplete the statements in the fewest possible words.Joe Templer should have known better: after all, he works for a large auto insurance company. It won’t hurt to leave the key in the truck this once, he thought, as he filled his gas tank at a self service gas station. But moments latter as he was paying the money he saw the truck being driven away.In 1987, 1.6 million motor vehicles were stolen in the United States-one every 20 seconds. If current trends continue, experts predict annual vehicle thefts could exceed two million by the end of the decade.Vehicle theft is a common phenomenon, which has a direct impact on over four million victims a year. The cost is astonishing.Many police officials blame professional thieves for the high volume of thefts. It is a major money maker for organized crime. Typically, stolen cars are taken to pieces and the parts sold to individuals. But as many as 200,000 cars a re smuggled out of the country every year. Most go to Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.Only about 15 percent car thefts result in an arrest, because few police departments routinely conduct in depth auto investigations. When thieves are arrested, judges will often sentence them to probation (缓刑), not immediately put them in prison because the prisons are overcrowded with violent criminals.One exception is a Michigan program that assigns 92 police officers to work full time on the state’s 65,000 car theft cases a year. Since 1986, when the effort began, the state’s auto theft rate has fallen from second in the nation to ninth.How can you protect your car? If you live in a high theft area or drive an expensive model, consider a security system. It may cost anywhere from $25 to $1,000. Some systems engage automatically simply removing the key disables the fuel pump and the starter. When cars are equipped with such systems, thefts may drop by one third. In some states, you may be able to use a device that transmits radio signals, allowing stolen cars to be tracked by police.Questions:71. What is the passage mainly about?________________________________________________________________.72. What does the author think Joe Templer should be blamed for?________________________________________________________________. 73. How serious did the author predict the annual vehicle theft could in the UnitedStates in 1989?________________________________________________________________.74. What are the two ways thieves sell the stolen cars?________________________________________________________________.75. What type of security system can help the police track down a stolen car?________________________________________________________________.Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Haste Makes Waste.You should write at least 120 words and youshould base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 为什么说“欲速则不达”。

96年1月托福听力文字1. It's such a nice day. Why don't we have lunch outside?OK. Bur let's find someplace that's not too noisy.What does the man mean?(A) He can't go too far away.(B) The cafeteria isn't too noisy.(C) He prefers to eat in a quiet place.(D) It won't be easy to find a restaurant.2. Look at the time. I'm going to miss my bus.Don't worry. I'll drive you to the stop. And if the us has already left I can get you to your apartment.What does the woman mean?(A) She will help the man get home.(B) She has to go home soon.(C) The man should stop using the bus.(D) The bus will not leave for a long time.3. Can you recommend a hotel in New York?Well, I can think of several. What's your budget like?What does the man imply?(A) He can recommend several cities that are worth visiting.(B) There are many reasons to visit New York.(C) The woman can't afford to visit New York.(D) He knows of hotels at a variety of prices.4. Any messages for me?Someone did call. But there was so much static I couldn't make out what he was saying.What does the woman mean?(A) She forgot to write down the message.(B) She had to try several times to get her call through.(C) She didn't understand the caller's message.(D) She didn't get to the phone on time.5. Didn't George give a great speech?Are you serious?What can be inferred about the woman?(A) She didn't hear the speech.(B) She thinks that George is a fine speakers.(C) She doesn't like serious talks.(D) She disagrees with the man's opinion.6. Can I open a checking account here?I'm sorry. You'll have to step over to the manager's desk.What does the woman imply?(A) The manager is away from her desk.(B) She's unsure about the bank's policy.(C) The man cannot open an account.(D) New accounts are handled（处理） by the manager.7. Now that I've finished my exams. I'm going to relax and go to a movie tonight. Lucky you! I've still got two finals to take.What can be inferred about the woman?(A) Her easiest exam is tonight.(B) She wishes she could go to a movie.(C) She usually has good luck on exams.(D) She did well on two of her exams.8. It's very nice of you to give me your tickets for the play.Please. Don't mention it. I'm going to be out of town this weekend anyway.What can be inferred about the man?(A) He'll go to the play with the woman.(B) He can't go to the play.(C) He doesn't want people to know where he's going.(D) He's already seen the play.9. I almost forgot. I still owe you ten dollars from the other night.Do you have change for a twenty?Oh--. Not at the moment. Let's just straighten it out some other time.What does the woman mean?(A) She will owns the man some money.(B) She wants to borrow ten dollars.(C) The man should pay her later.(D) The man should forget about the debt（债务）.10. Hey! What happened to all that food we bought? The refrigerator is empty.My little brother with a big appetite was here. He really combed these out.What does the man mean?(A) His brother ate the food that was in the refrigerator.(B) His brother helped him clean the refrigerator.(C) He and his brother went out to eat.(D) He and his brother bought a lot of food.11. I'm taking Prof. Bam's course next semester. Anything I need to know about it?If I were you. I'll take careful notes. Her exams are based on her lectures.What advice does the man give the woman?(A) Take a course from another professor.(B) Concentrate on the textbook, not the lectures.(C) Borrow his notes to study for exams.(D) Pay attention to what is said in class.12. I'm glad you finally decided to go skiing with us next week.I still have to get my supervisor to agree to it.What does the woman imply?(A) She doesn't know if she can take time off（抽出） from work.(B) She'll invite her supervisor to go skiing.(C) She'll not sure she wants to go.(D) She has been planning the trip for a long time.13. Did you see the college newspaper? They did a story on our voter registration campaign.I did. Maybe it'll spark some interest on campus. Without more volunteers we'll never meet our goal.What does the man mean?(A) They don't have room for any more volunteers.(B) He hopes the story will raise money for the newspaper.(C) More people need to get involved in the campaign.(D) Vote registration is controversial（争论的） on campus.14. Have you net the new sales manager yet?We've been introduced about three times, he seems a little forgetful.What can be inferred about the sales manager?(A) He enjoys meeting people.(B) He doesn't remember people's names.(C) He forgot to introduce the woman.(D) He was supposed to meet the woman at 3:0015. Excuse me, but do you happen to have some change for the paring meter?No. But if you go into the restaurant you'll probably be able to change a dollar bill.What does the woman want to do?(A) Eat lunch.(B) Go to the park.(C) Park the car.(D) Get change for park.16. I am going to tell that neighbor of mine to turn down that music once and for all.I see why you are angry. But I've always found that the polite route is the most effective.What does the man mean?(A) Most neighbors are as noisy as the woman's.(B) He'd like to know why the woman is angry.(C) The woman is too polite to her neighbors.(D) Talking to the neighbors courteously（有礼貌地） might be the best solution.17. I love your new sofa. But why don't you put it over there under the window?Oh, but the plants are doing well on the table there.What does the man imply?(A) He agrees with the woman.(B) He'll take the plants off the table.(C) The woman should sit by the window.(D) He wants his plants to get plenty of light.18. At the rate of its being used, the copier is not going to make it through the rest of the year.The year? It's supposed to be good for five.What does the woman say about the copier?(A) It should last（持续） much longer than one year.(B) It is already five years old.(C) It is the best available.(D) It isn't as good as the previous one.19. I've been invited to a dinner party at Janet's. Do you think should bring something?You could pick up a cake. Chocolate is her favorite.What does the woman suggest the man do?(A) Bring dessert.(B) Buy a box of candy.(C) Take Janet to the party.(D) Give Janet the cake recipe（处方）.20. I'm sorry I missed your soccer game. But I had the flu.Don't worry about it. We couldn't have played worse.What does the woman mean?(A) She was worried when the man didn't come.(B) The game was canceled.(C) The team played quite badly.(D) Their opponents were easy to best（v打败，击败a最好的）.21. Do you feel like watching the evening news?You ought to stay away from me. I have a bad could and wouldn't want you to catch it.What does the woman mean?.(A) She'd like to watch the news else where since her room is cold.(B) She's angry with the man and would like him to leave.(C) She doesn't like watching the news.(D) She doesn't want the man to get sick.22. Hew! It's a real scorcher today.And the forecasters are saying there is no end in sight.What does the man imply?(A) Weather is difficult to forecast.(B) The heat wave is about to end.(C) He hasn't seen a weather forecast.(D) It's going to be hot for a while.23. Uh-uh. Look I'm going to be a little late for class. I hope Prof. Clark does start on time today. Are you kidding? You can set your watch by the start of his class.What can be inferred about Prof. Clark?(A) He has been unpredictable lately.(B) He is usually punctual（准时的，正点的）.(C) He advised his students to wear watches to class.(D) He rarely notices when students are late.24. Are you keeping count on the news from home since you've been here?I've been getting weekly updates.What does the man mean?(A) He gets more news than he can keep up with.(B) He listens to the news several times a day.(C) He gets reports from home every week.(D) he calls home every other week.25. Well, what did you think of the theater director?You mean Emily Thompson? She was away attending a conference.What does the man mean?(A) He enjoys meeting the director.(B) He met the director at a conference.(C) The director was at the theater.(D) He didn't see the director.26. That movie was awful. And yet it got such great reviews.It was hardly worth the price of admission.What does the man mean?(A) The movie was more expensive than he thought it would be.(B) He had waned（亏缺） the woman about the movie.(C) The woman didn't tell him about the reviews.(D) He agrees with the woman about the movie.27. I'm just looking for bike that will me get to the library and back.With the roll of the way they are you'll need a sturdy one.What does the woman imply?(A) The library is within walking distance.(B) The streets are not in good condition.(C) The man should get a car instead.(D) The man should exercise more.28. I'll take this suit. It fits me really well. And while I amend it I like the shirt and the tie too.We have some nice socks that match.What does the woman mean?(A) That color looks good on the man.(B) The man could also buy some socks.(C) The shirt is not the same color as the socks.(D) The man's socks match his shirt well.29. Sorry I didn't see you on the news.Yeah. And it's not likely they are going to rebroadcast it anytime soon.What does the man imply?(A) The woman missed her chance to see him on television.(B) The interview will be rebroadcast soon.(C) He saw the woman on the news.(D) The woman should have read his newspaper article.30. The science exhibit is opening today. You are coming with me this afternoon, aren't you?I have too much work to do for tomorrow.What does the man mean?(A) The show will not start until tomorrow.(B) He's planning to work this afternoon.(C) He must do lot of work tomorrow.(D) He plans to attend the opening.PART B31-34 Conversation between a student and guidance counselor*Hello, John. You must be pleased. After all how many students are lucky enough to have been accepted at their first and their second choices?*Not many I know. But I'm not sure yet which one to choose.*Well, you seem to have doubts about the state university. But its biology department has a fine reputation. What more could a biology major want?*Yeah. And they also have internships for seniors. But a friend told me that for the first two years some lectures have a hundred and fifty students. You probably wouldn't get to know any of your teachers.*Well, you might actually. Because those classes also have small discussion sections. Twice a week, and have no more than twenty students.*I know. But I've heard that they are usually taught by graduate students. At White Stone College all classes are taught by professors.*What about Sating? Do you prefer a small town like White Stone? Or a bigger place like the state capital?*That doesn't matter to me. What I do care about is getting individual attention fromthe faculty than making friends.*Look, I've known you for four years now and you seen to be a pretty outgoing person. I don't think you have any trouble making friends at the state university. It sounds to me that you are learning toward White Stone though?*I am. The only problem is that the White Stone's tuition is really high and I'm not sure I can afford it.*You could still apply for a student loan or sign up for a work-study program.*Yeah. I think I'll look into that.31. Why did the man go to see the woman?(A) To apply for a student loan.(B) To discuss a decision he has to make.(C) To ask for a letter of recommendation.(D) To find out which colleges accepted him.32. What concern does the man have about the state university?(A) The laboratories are not well equipped.(B) The classes are too large.(C) It's too expensive.(D) It's too far away from home.33. What does the man consider to be an advantage of the White Stone College?(A) It has a beautiful campus.(B) Professors regularly publish their results.(C) It's in an urban setting.(D) Faculty members interact with students.34. What is the man likely to do in the near future?(A) Investigate borrowing money for college.(B) Choose a new major.(C) Accept an internship at the state university.(D) Look for a job as a biologist.35-39 Conversation between two students.*Hi, Claire. How does it feel to be back on campus?*Keach, hi. Well, to tell you the truth, I have mixed feelings.*Oh, why?*I have this great summer job that I really hated to leave. I worked at the wild life research center in Maryland.*That makes sense for a genetic major. What did you do? Clean the cages?*This is a wild life center, not a zoo. This place breeds endangered species and tries to prepare them for life in the wild.*You mean the endangered species like the tiger and the panda?*Well, endangered species, yes. But not tigers or pandas. I was working with whooping cranes andsand tail cranes. It was really neat. I taught the baby crane how to eat and drink, and I help the vet to give medical check-ups.*I can see why it was hard to leave that job. But how did you teach a bird how to eat and drink?*We covered ourselves up with clothes and used puppets made out of stuffed cranes to show the baby chicks what to do. Then the chicks copied what the puppets did.*Clothes? Puppets? Sounds like fun.*It was. The clothes and puppets are the key tool of this. We all covered ourselves up, the scientists, the vets, the genial stock, everybody. You see, baby cranes will become attached to their care-takers.*So if the care-taker is a person, the crane will stay in places where people are.*Yeah. And their chances for survival aren't very good. But by covering ourselves and by using birds puppets the chicks are more likely to seek out other birds rather than people. And their transition to the wild has a better chance of being successful.*A chance of being successful? Hasn't this been done before?*It's been done with sand tail cranes and everyone is optimistic about its work with whooping cranes too.*Yeah. It's exciting, isn't that?35. Why does the woman say she has a mixed feelings?(A) She wasn't quite ready to come back to campus.(B) There are more endangered species in zoos than in the wild.(C) The birds won't learn to keep away from people.(D) She might change her major.36. What was the woman's job?(A) Counting wildlife.(B) Cleaning cages.(C) Training baby birds.(D) Making puppets.37. What is the goal of the wild life center?(A) To prepare endangered species for life in the wild.(B) To breed（培育） animals to sell to zoos.(C) To study animal behavior in the wild.(D) To increase the public's understanding of endangered species.38. Why does the man mention the tigers and pandas?(A) He once had a job in a zoo.(B) They're familiar examples of endangered species.(C) He's interesting in the genetics of mammals.(D) They also become attached to humans.39. Why do the staff members cover themselves with clothes as they work?(A) So that they are protected from scratches（抓，挠） by the crane'stalons（爪）.(B) So that they aren't exposed to infectious（传染的） diseases.(C) So that the chicks can be examined in a sterile（不育的，无菌的） environment.(D) So that the chicks don't become dependent on human.PART C TALKS40 to 42 A lecture in a architectural design course.In 1871 the first passenger elevators were used in office buildings and allowed architects to build higher than people could comfortably walk. Another innovation was in building technique. In 1885 the steel skeleton was introduced and allowed for the construction of tall building that could withstand high winds. We take for granted some of the other inventions that enabled people to live and work in skyscrapers. For example, few people realized that the telephone was necessary for vertical communication and that flush toilet and vacuum incinerator made waste disposal possible. Now as we entered the age of super skyscraper, some with more than 200 floors, we see the need for even more technological innovations. In the area of heating and cooling systems for example. For all their benefits, these super tall building do cause problems though. For one thing they place enormous train on parking and traffic row in urban areas. But let's leave behind these technical concerns and move on to consider some of the design elements that have come to characterize the age of the skyscraper.40. What does the professor mainly discuss?(A) The development of the modern skyscraper.(B) The skyscraper's effect on urban areas.(C) Problems with future skyscraper construction.(D) Safety regulations for skyscraper design.41. What does the professor say about the invention of the elevator?(A) It created design problems for architects.(B) It was needed for transporting construction materials.(C) It enabled architects to design taller office buildings.(D) It made skyscrapers more expensive to build.42. What will the professor probably discuss next?(A) Projected changes in the building code.(B) Design features of modern skyscrapers.(C) Strategies for reducing traffic congestion（拥挤）.(D) Strategies for reducing traffic congestion.43 to 46 Talk in an introductory biology class.Good morning. Let me welcome all the new members of the ski patrol. My name is Brenda Peters and I've been a ski-patroller for nearly three years. After working in offices and restaurants I find this job very satisfying. After all, if you love the outdoors, it's a great job. You won't get rich butyou';; get in great shape and you will be able to help people everyday. And for me the best part of the job is giving ski lessons I've made a lot of friends that way. Of course your main responsibilities will involve ensuring the safety of everyone who skis here. All trails have to be checked daily to make sure they are groomed probably. You also will have to be watching out constantly for people who aren't skiing safely, or who may think they are better skiers than they really are. And to help those who are injured, you'll have to know basic first aid. Tomorrow you will begin training in a first aid system that skiers specifically to the outdoors. We pride ourselves in our ability to get people off the mountain quickly and safely. OK, so you are free to explore the slopes for the test of the day. All in all, I think that being a ski patroller is great job I hope you will all feel the same way.43. What does the speaker mainly discuss?(A) The duties of a ski patroller.(B) The health benefits of an outdoor job.(C) What ski patrollers teach skiers.(D) The importance of first - aid techniques in a ski patrol.44. According to the speaker, what is one advantage of working on a ski patrol?44. (A) High salary.(B) Job security.(C) Job satisfaction.(D) Employee health insurance.45. What does the speaker say she likes most about giving ski lessons?(A) It provides an extra source of income.(B) It improves her own skiing techniques.(C) It gives her the opportunity to meet people.(D) It helps her stay in shape.46. According to the speaker, what is one of the man responsibilities of ski patroller?(A) To predict weather patterns.(B) To maintain safe skiing conditions.(C) To help skiers to improve their physical.(D) To compete in ski competitions and races.47-50 A lecture given in a geology class.If you flew over certain parts of Nebraska and Texas by plane, you might notice some large areas appearing as bright green circles many hundreds of feet across. This green is unusual in the high plains area where the climate is very dry. These green patches are the result of a new technique for mining the underground water. In this technique, miners bore deep holes in the ground until they reach a special geological formation called ocheropher. The water which has collected in this ocherophers for hundreds of years in called fossil water or ground water. It pumped up through the bored hole and spray over the land to irrigate the crops. Raising crops such as cotton and wheat, water in this way creates the fertile green areas that contrasts vividly with thenatural brown of the plains. Crop yields have increase dramatically. However they've created a serious environmental problem. The problem is that the water is being removed from many ocherophers faster than it can be replenished naturally. Ground water levels have dropped rapidly and it's becoming more difficult and expensive to get this water. In some parts of Texas, water levels in some of the ocherophers have declined cess of using water faster than it can be replaced is wide-spread and serious.47. What does the speaker mainly discuss?(A) The geological features of Nebraska and Texas.(B) Fluctuations in rainfall amounts in the desert.(C) An inventive（发明的） irrigation method.(D) A new solution to an environmental problem.48. What benefits have resulted from the technique?(A) New varieties of corn have been developed.(B) The crops need less fertilizer（肥料）.(C) Farmers can now monitor crop growth.(D) Crop yields are much greater.49. What is happening to ground water?(A) It's being drained（减少，耗尽，排干） from Nebraska to Texas.(B) It's being pumped out.(C) It's becoming contaminated with oil.(D) It's becoming much warmer.50. What does the speaker imply about ground water?50. (A) It can be seen from an airplane.(B) It's most likely polluted.(C) It's usually a bright green color.(D) The supply may be exhausted soon.。

听力原文1997Legal Age for Marriage (1997)Throughout the United States, the legal age for marriage shows some difference. The most common age without parents’ consent is 18 for both females and males. However, persons who are under age in their home state can get married in another state, and then return to the home state legally married. Each state issues its own marriage license. Both residents and non-residents are qualified for such a license. The fees and ceremonies vary greatly from state to state. Most states, for instance, have a blood test requirement, but a few do not. Most states permit either a civil or religious ceremony, but a few require the ceremony to be religious. In most states a waiting period is required before the license is issued. This period is from one to five days depending on the state.A three-day-wait is the most common. In some states there is no required waiting period.PART ⅢLISTENING COMPREHENSIONSECTION A STA TEMENT1. John met me at the door and said his dormitory wasn’t full, but in fact it was.2. We just can’t get over the fact that Jane failed while Mary succeeded.3. At the moment there was no course I enjoyed more than composition.4. If I had known the exercises should be handed in today, I’d have finished them yes terday.5. I woke up at 8:30, knowing that the appointment was at 9:45, but despite all my plans, I still got there at 10:00.6. If only I had paid more attention to my spelling in the examination.7. Come in, John. Please excuse the mess. We only moved in here a month ago and we’re in the middle of house decoration.8. David decided to take the overnight express train to Rome. Usually he would have gone by plane. But now he wanted to have some time on his own before he got back home.9. My students went camping last weekend. They had a wonderful time and they stayed warm and dry in spite of the weather.SECTION B CONVERSATION10. M: Why did you get up at 6:40? I thought your meeting wasn’t until 10:30.W: I wanted to visit the park before I left. It’s the first time I’ve seen it.11. W: London is a gorgeous city. From here you can see the Palace Skies.M: Wait until we can get to Paris and Madrid. And don’t forget about Rome.12. M: Do you have any idea what the passage is about?W: I’m as much in the dark as you are.13. M: I’d like to apply for the position you have advertised in China Daily.W: A good command of English and computing is a must as far as the position is concerned.14. W: I see that Vincent is smiling again.M: Yes, he decided to speak to h is boss’s mother about his problem at work rather than to go directly to his boss.15. M: We got the computer repaired last week.W: Oh, so it could be fixed.16. W: There was a storm warning on the radio this morning. Did you happen to be listening? M: No, but what a shame! I guess we’ll have to change our sailing plans. Would you rather playgolf or go cycling?SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item One (17)The authorities in Hong Kong have released the second group of Vietnamese boat people from detention after Vietnam refused to accept them. The group of sixteen had been detained in 1991 when they entered Hong Kong. The release last month of more than 100 boat people in Hong Kong caused protest from local residents opposing any move to allow the boat people to stay permanently. There are still some 24,000 Vietnamese boat people in detention camps in Hong Kong.News Item Two (18-19)NATO troops are to join their former Cold War enemies in training exercises in Poland this week. The drills which will begin on the 17th are the first major joint exercises of the Western and Eastern armies under NATO’s partnership. Some 900 soldiers from 13 countries will take part. NATO says it will be a good way to share peace-keeping experiences and develop a common understanding of operational procedures.News Item Three (20-22)A twenty-year action plan for cutting the rate of world population growth is expected to win wide approval today in Cairo. Delegates at the UN-sponsored conference on population complete the final talks on the plan Monday. The document is non-binding but it will serve as a guideline for countries and states that fund health care and family planning programs. The world population of 5.7 billion currently is growing at more than 90 million a year.News Item Four (23-25)In the Philippines a ferry carrying at least 400 people has sunk after an apparent collision with a cargo ship. There was no immediate report of casualties. The accident occurred at about 11:30 a. m. , local time, at the mouth of Manila Bay shortly after the ferry left the Manila port. A Philippines coast guard’s spokesman said the ferry had been hit by a 12,000 ton Sing apore registered cargo vessel. Further details were not immediately available.。

97年5-月托福听力文字97年5月托福听力文字Part A1. A:B:(N/A)2. A: My cousin Bob is getting married in California. And I can’t decide whether to go.B: It’s a long trip. But I think you’ll have a good time.What does the man imply?3. A: Excuse me. Could you bring me a glass of water please?B: Sorry. But I am not a waiter.What does the man mean?4. A: Got the time?B: It’s a little after ten.What does the woman mean?5. A: You did an excellent job on that presentation.B: Thanks. I put a lot of time into it.What does the woman mean?6. A: Are you ready to go jogging?B: Almost. I have to warm up first.What does the woman mean?7. A: I’ve been calling David for the past half hour, but I keep getting a busy signal.B: Well, if you don’t get him soon, we’ll just have to go to the movies without him.Why are the women trying to call David?8. A: If I don’t find my wallet pretty soon, I’m going to have to report it stolen.B: Hold on. Before you call the campus security office, have you checked you car, all your jacket pockets, everywhere?What does the woman suggest the man do?9. A: I notice you don’t buy your lunch in the cafeteria any more.B: When prices went up, I decided to bring my own.Why doesn’t the woman buy food in the cafeteria?10. A: You know my car hasn’t been the same since I bumped into that telephone pole.B: You’d better have that looked into before you drive to Florida.What does the woman mean?11. A: Hello. I’d like two seats for this evening show.B: Sorry, but the performance is already sold out. Would you be interested in something later this week?23. A: I want to take comparative anatomy this year, but according to the requirements, I have to have taken the introductory biology course first.B: Ask the professor if you can take them simultaneously. All he can do is say no.What does the woman suggest the man do?24. A: If I can get Brian to pay back the money I lent him last week, I could get that new tennis racket.B: I hope you have better luck than I did.What does the woman imply?25. A: I hear you’re quite proficient on the violin.B: I’m pretty rusty after all these years.What does the man mean?26. A: I really want to see the play at the outdoor theater tonight. Would you come with me? B: You know I hate battling all those mosquitoes, but if you have your heart set on itWhat can be inferred about the man?27. A: Have you visited the new exhibit?B: Not yet. But it’ll be at the student center until June.What does the man imply?28. A: I have to be at the dentist’s at 7:30 tomorrow morni ng.B: Then you won’t miss any classes.What does the woman imply?29. A: I am taking up a collection for the jazz band. Would you like to give?B: Just a minute while I get my wallet.What will the woman probably do next?30. A: Your cousins just called. They are stranded at the beach.B: So they didn’t manage to get a lift after all.What had the woman assumed about her cousins?Part BQuestions 31-34 Listen to a conversation between two students.Hey, Karen. Looks like you got some sun this weekend.Yeah, I guess so. I spent the weekend at the beach.Oh, yeah? That’s great! Where did you stay?Some friends of my parents live out there. And they invited me for as long as I wanted to stay. So, what are you doing back here already?Oh, I have a paper I need to work on. And I just couldn’t do any serious studying at the beach.I don’t blame it. So, what did you do out there? I mean, besides lie out in the sun, obviously.I jogged up and down the beach and I played some volleyball. You know, I never realize how hard itis to run on sand. I couldn’t even get through a whole game before I had to sit down. It’s much easier to run on the wet sand near the water.Not to mention cooler. Did you go swimming?I wanted to, but they said the water isn’t warm enough for t hat until a couple of months from now. So I just wetted in up to my knees.It all sounds so relaxing. I wish I could get away to the beach like that.It looks like you could use it. Don’t tell me you spent the weekend in the library again.31. How did the woman spend last weekend?32. Why did the woman come home so soon?33. Why did the woman have to stop playing in the volleyball game?34. Why didn’t the woman go swimming?Questions 35-38 Listen to a conversation between a graduate student and her biology professor. Thanks for stopping by, Ann. I’d like to talk to you about a research project that I thought you might be interested in. A friend of mine is working in Yellow Stone National Park this summer. Yellow Stone! I’ve always wanted to spend sometime o ut Wyoming.Wait till you hear what the project is. She’s working with the buffalo population.The herds have been increasing in size latterly which is good in theory.Yeah. But I though they were in endanger of becoming extinct.Well, apparently, because of all the winter tourists, paths are created in the snow.More buffalo survived in the harsh winters because the paths made it easier for the buffalo to move around and find food. But it turns out that some of the herds are infected with the bacteria. Oh, yeah. I heard about that. A blue…A blue seller aborders.Right. It’s been around for quite a while.Yes, it has. And because the buffalo population is increasing, they’ve been roaming more than usual. And the disease’s begun to spread to the cattle ranch es that border the park.That’s bad news. Isn’t that the disease that causes animal to abort their young?Yes. And it’s caused a lot of controversy. Some of the ranchers even want to destroyed the buffalo herds.That’s awful! Have they made much progress w ith the research?So far, they’ve been collecting tissue samples from dead buffalo to see if the bacteria is present. I’ll really be interested in working on this. You know I’ve been researching diseased animal population.That’s why I thought of you. I to ok the liberty of mentioning your name to my friend.She’s hoping you’ll be able to spend the whole summer out there.Well, I was going to work on my thesis a lot in July. But I’m sure my adviser wouldn’t want meto pass up this opportunity.35. What did the professor want to talk to Ann about?36. According to the professor, why is the buffalo population increasing?37. Why does the professor think Ann would be interested in going to Yellow Stone?38. How will Ann probably spend the summer?Part CQuestions 39-41 Listen to a talk given by a tour guide.Welcome to Everglade’s National Park. The Everglade is a watery plain covered with saw grass that’s the home to numerous species of plants and wild life. And one and half million acre is too big to see it all today. But this tour will offer you a good sampling. Our tour bus will stop first at Tailor Slue. This is a good place to start because it’s home to many of the plants and animals typically associated with the everglade. You’ll see many exotic birds and of course a world famous alligators. Don’t worry. There’s a boardwalk that goes across the marsh, so you can look down at the animals in the water from a safe distance. The boardwalk is high enough to give you a great view of the saw grass prairie. From th ere we’ll head at some other marshy and even jungle-like areas that feature wonderful tropical plant life. For those of you who’d like a close view of the saw grass prairie, you might consider running a canoe sometime during your visit here. However, don’t do this unless you have a very good sense of direction and can negotiate your way through tall grass. We hate to have to come looking for you. You have a good fortune of being here in the winter, the best time of the year to visit. During the spring and summer the mosquitoes will just about to eat you alive. Right now, they are not so bothersome, but you’ll soon want to use an insect repellent.39. What is the main purpose of the tour?40. What does the speaker imply about pedaling across the water in a canoe?41. Why is it good to visit the everglades in the winter?Questions 42-46 Listen to a talk given by an astronaut.Thank you. It’s great to see so many of you interested in this series on survival in outer space. Please excuse the cameras. We are being radio taped for the local TV stations. Tonight I’m going to talk about the most basic aspect of survival—the space suit. When most of you imagine an astronaut, that’s probably the first thing that comes to mind, right? Well, without space suits, it would not be possible for us to survive in space. For example, outer space is a vacuum. There’s not gravity or air pressure. Without protection, a body would explode. What’s more, we’d cook in the sun or freeze in the shade with temperature’s ranging from a toasty 300 degrees above to a cool 300 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. The space suit that NASA has developed is truly a marvel. This photo enlargement here is a left side’s image of an actual space suit worn by astronauts on the last space shuttle mission. This part is the torso. It’s made of seven extremely durable layers. This thick insulationprotects against temperature extremes and radiation. Next is what they call a bladder of oxygen. That’s inflatable sack filled with oxygen to simulate atmospheric pressure. This bladder presses against the body with the same force as the earth atmospheric sea level. The innermost layers provide liquid cooling and ventilation. Despite all the layers, the suit is flexible allowing free movement, so we can walk. Another really sophisticated part of the space suit is the helmet. I brought one along to show you. Can I have a volunteer come and demonstrate?42. What is the speaker’s main purpose?43. What will cause an unprotected human body to explode in outer space?44. Where is the bladder of oxygen located?45. What does the speaker show the audience as she describes the main part of the space suit?46. What will probably happen next?Questions 47-50 Listen to a talk about a program sponsored by a student organization.Goo d evening. My name is Pam Jones and on behalf of the modern dance club, I’dlike to welcome you to tonight’s program. The club is pleased to present the TV version of the Catherine Wheel, Twyla Tharp’s rock ballet. This video version of the ballet has been even more successful with audiences than the original theater production. It includes some animation, slow motion and stop action phrases that really help the audience understand the dance. The title of the piece refers to Saint Catherine, who died on a Wheel in 307 AD. Nowadays, a Catherine wheal is also a kind of firework that looks something like a pinwheel. Any way, the dance is certainly full of fireworks. You’ll see how Twyla Tharp explores one family’s attempt to confront the violence in modern life. The central symbol of the work is a pineapple. But exactly what it represents has always created a lot of controversy. As you watch, see if you can figure it out.The music for this piece is full of the rhythmic energy of rock music. It was composed by David Burn of the rock band Talking Heads. And the lead dancer in this version was Sara Radnor who is perfectly suited to Tharp’s adventurous choreography. Following the video, dance teacher Mary Parker will lead the discussion about the symbolism Mr. Tharp used. We hope you can stay for that. So, enjoy tonight’s video and thank you for your support.47. What is the purpose of the talk?48. Why was the video version of the dance more successful than the theater production?49. What kind of music is the dance performed to?50. What will probably be included in the discussion after the program?。

Question 29-39 Large animals that inhabit the desert have evolved a number of adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme heat. One adaptation is to be light in color， and to reflect rather than absorb the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also depart from the normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constant body temperature. Instead of trying to keep down the body temperature deep inside the body， which would involve the expenditure of water and energy， desert mammals allow their temperatures to rise to what would normally be fever height， and temperatures as high as 46 degrees Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The overheated body then cools down during the cold desert night， and indeed the temperature may fall unusually low by dawn， as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel. This is an advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight is absorbed in warming up the body， and an excessive buildup of heat does not begin until well into the day. Another strategy of large desert animals is to tolerate the loss of body water to a point that would be fatal for non-adapted animals. The camel can lose up to 30 percent of its body weight as water without harm to itself， whereas human beings die after losing only 12 to 13 percent of their body weight. An equally important adaptation is the ability to replenish this water loss at one drink. Desert animals can drink prodigious volumes in a short time， and camels have been known to imbibe over 100 liters in a few minutes. A very dehydrated person，on the other hand， cannot drink enough water to rehydrate at one session， because the human stomach is not sufficiently big and because a too rapid dilution of the body fluids causes death from water intoxication. The tolerance of water loss is of obvious advantage in the desert， as animals do not have to remain near a water hole but can obtain food from grazing sparse and far-flung pastures. Desert-adapted mammals have the further ability to feed normally when extremely dehydrated， it is a common experience in people that appetite is lost even under conditions of moderate thirst. 29. What is the main topic of the passage？ （A） Weather variations in the desert （B） Adaptations of desert animals （C） Diseased of desert animals （D） Human use of desert animals. 30. According to the passage， why is light coloring an advantage to large desert animals？ （A） It helps them hide from predators. （B） It does not absorb sunlight as much as dark colors. （C） It helps them see their young at night （D） It keeps them cool at night. 31. The word "maintaining" in line 4 is closest in meaning to （A） measuring （B） inheriting （C） preserving （D） delaying 32. The author uses of Grant's gazelle as an example of （A） an animal with a low average temperature （B） an animal that is not as well adapted as the camel （C） a desert animal that can withstand high body temperatures （D） a desert animal with a constant body temperature 33. When is the internal temperature of a large desert mammal lower？ （A） Just before sunrise （B） In the middle of the day （C） Just after sunset （D） Just after drinking 34. The word "tolerate" in line 13 is closest in meaning to （A） endure （B） replace （C） compensate （D） reduce 35. What causes water intoxication？ （A） Drinking too much water very quickly （B） Drinking polluted water （C） Bacteria in water （D） Lack of water. 36. What does the author imply about desert-adapted mammals？ （A） They do not need to eat much food. （B） They can eat large quantities quickly （C） They easily lose their appetites. （D） They can travel long distances looking for food. 37. Why does the author mention humans in the second paragraph？ （A） To show how they use camels. （B） To contrast them to desert mammals. （C） To give instructions about desert survival. （D） To show how they have adapted to desert life. 38. The word "obtain" in line 23 is closest in meaning to （A） digest （B） carry （C） save （D） get 39. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an adaptation of large desert animals？ （A） Variation in body temperatures （B） Eating while dehydrated （C） Drinking water quickly （D） Being active at night.。

1997年1月托福阅读全真试题1997年1月托福阅读全真试题Question 1-8Both the number and the percentage of people in theUnited States involved in nonagricultural pursuits expanded rapidly during the half century following the Civil War, with some of the most dramatic increases occurring in the domainsof transportation, manufacturing, and trade and distribution.The development of the railroad and telegraph systems duringthe middle third of the nineteenth century led to significant improvements in the speed, volume, and regularity of shipmentsand communications, making possible a fundamentaltransformation in the production and distribution of goods.In agriculture, the transformation was marked by theemergence of the grain elevators, the cotton presses, thewarehouses, and the commodity exchanges that seemed to somany of the nation's farmers the visible sign of a vast conspiracyagainst them. In manufacturing, the transformation wasmarked by the emergence of a "new factory system" in which plants became larger, more complex, and more systematicallyorganized and managed. And in distribution, the transformationwas marked by the emergence of the jobber, the wholesaler,and the mass retailer. These changes radically alteredthe nature of work during the half century between 1870 and 1920.To be sure, there were still small workshops, whereskilled craftspeople manufactured products ranging from news-papers to cabinets to plumbing fixtures. There were the sweatshopsin city tenements, where groups of men and women inhousehold settings manufactured clothing or cigars on a piece-work basis. And there were factories in occupations such as metalwork where individual contractors presided over what were essentially handicraft proprietorships that coexisted withina single buildings. But as the number of wage earners inmanufacturing rose from 2.7 million in 18。

1997年1月大学英语六级(CET-6)真题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections:In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four suggested answers marked A)，B)，C), and D) and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example:You will hear:You will read:A) 2 hours.B) 3 hours.C) 4 hours.D) 5 hours.From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o’clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D) “5 hours” is the correct answer. Youshould choose [D] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1.A) Their parents cut back the loan.B) The woman doesn’t want Frank to take another English course.C) They can’t pay the rent this month.D) The woman’s boss refused to give her a raise.（C）2.A) Ask Dr. Smith to alter his decision.B) Ask Dr. Smith to call the library.C) Get the book directly from Dr. Smith.D) Get Dr. Smith’s written permission.（D）3.A) $120B) $108C) $90D) $40（B）4.A) He feels unsympathetic.B) He feels it’s a pity.C) He feels it’s unfair.D) He feels glad.（A）5.A) Doing business.B) Taking pictures.C) Buying cameras.D) Making movies.（D）6.A) Looking for an apartment.B) Looking for a job.C) Taking a suburban excursion.D) Asking the man for his opinions.（A）7.A) She’ll go to her uncle’s.B) She has an appointment with her friend.C) She’ll have an appointment with her friend.D) She’ll have a visitor.（D）8.A) He made a sudden turn.B) He drove the bus over a bicycle.C) He tried to avoid hitting the truck.D) He was driving too fast.（A）9.A) He is curious.B) He is impatient.C) He is exhausted.D) He is satisfied.（B）10.A) She didn’t know how to use the new oven.B) She wanted her refrigerator to be fixed.C) There is something wrong with the oven.D) There is something wrong with the food.（C）Section BDirections:In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) Because he led his teams to many championships.B) Because he set as many as 65 different records.C) Because he still played the game after he retired.D) Because he didn’t stop playing even when he was seriously injured.（B）12.A) He lost the final chance to win a championship.B) He was knocked out during one contest.C) He broke a bone in the wrist during a match.D) He was awarded with a $1.5 million house.（C）13.A) To break the previous records.B) To buy a luxury house.C) To win one more championship for his team.D) To play against the New York team once again.（C）Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) To enjoy a good story.B) To see the actors and actresses.C) To experience an exciting life.D) To escape their everyday life.（D）15.A) They feel that everything on the screen is familiar to them.B) They are touched by the life stories of the actors and actresses.C) They try to turn their dreams into reality.D) They become so involved that they forget their own problems.（D）16.A) Because they are well made and the stories are interesting.B) Because the heroes have to cope with many problems and frustrations.C) Because the characters in the movies are free to do whatever they like.D) Because good guys in the movies always win in the end.（A）Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A) Because the bottle was empty and useless.B) Because he wanted to lighten the load of his small plane.C) Because the bottle might be useful to the native Africans.D) Because he wanted to amuse the local tribes people.（A）18.A) A message from the outside world.B) A warning from the gods.C) A symbol of misfortune.D) A gift from the gods.（D）19.A) The local Africans are peace loving people.B) Soda bottles are very precious in some remote areas.C) A trivial thing may sometimes bring about undesirable consequences.D) Caution must be taken in introducing new technology.（C）20.A) They thought that the gods were all crazy.B) They were isolated from the outside world.C) They enjoyed living in the peaceful desert.D) They worshipped the gods all the more after the incident.（B）Part II Reading Comprehension (35 minutes)Directions:There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them the re are four choices marked A)，B)，C), and D). you should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage.More and more, the operations of our businesses, governments, and financial institutions are controlled by information that exists onlyinside computer memories. Anyone clever enough to modify this information for his own purposes can reap substantial rewards. Even worse, a number of people who have done this and been caught at it have managed to get away without punishment.It’s easy for computer crimes to go undetected if no one checks up on what the computer is doing. But even if the crime is detected, the criminal may walk away not only unpunished but with a glowing recommendation from his former employers.Of course, we have no statistics on crimes that go undetected. But it’s disturbing to note how many of the crimes we do know about were detected by accident, not by systematic inspections or other security procedures. The computer criminals who have been caught may been the victims of uncommonly bad luck.For example, a certain keypunch (键盘打孔) operator complained of having to stay overtime to punch extra cards. Investigation revealed that the extra cards she was being asked to punch were for dishonest transactions. In another case, dissatisfied employees of the thief tipped off (向…透露) the company that was being robbed.Unlike other lawbreakers, who must leave the country, commit suicide, or go to jail, computer criminals sometimes escape punishment, demanding not only that they not be charged but that they be given good recommendations and perhaps other benefits. All too often, theirdemands have been met.Why? Because company executives are afraid of the bad publicity that would result if the public found out that their computer had been misused. They hesitate at the thought of a criminal boasting in open court of how he juggled (耍弄) the most confidential records right under the noses of the company’s executives, a accountant, and security staff. And so another computer criminal departs with just the recommendations he needs to continue his crimes elsewhere.21.I t can be concluded from the passage that ________.A) it is still impossible to detect computer crimes todayB) computer crimes are the most serious problem in the operation of financial institutionsC) computer criminals can escape punishment because they can’t be detectedD) people commit computer crimes at the request their company（C）22.I t is implied in the third paragraph that ________.A) many more computer crimes go undetected than are discoveredB) the rapid increase of computer crimes is a troublesome problemC) most computer criminals are smart enough to cover up their crimesD) most computer criminals are smart enough to cover up their bad luck（A）23.W hich of the following is mentioned in the passage?A) A strict law against computer crimes must be enforced.B) Companies need to impose restrictions on confidential information.C) Companies will guard against computer crimes to protect their reputation.D) Companies usually hesitate to uncover computer crimes.（D）24.W hat may happen to computer criminals once they are caught?A) With a bad reputation they can hardly find another job.B) They will be denied access to confidential records.C) They may walk away and easily find another job.D) They must leave the country or go to jail.（C）25.T he passage is mainly about ________.A) why computer crimes are difficult to detect by systematic inspectionsB) why computer criminals are often able to escape punishmentC) how computer criminals manage to get good recommendation from their former employersD) why computer crimes can’t be eliminated（C）Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage.It is often claimed that nuclear energy is something we cannot do without. We live in a consumer society where there is an enormousdemand for commercial products of all kinds. Moreover, an increase in industrial production is considered to be one solution to the problem of mass unemployment. Such an increase presumes an abundant and cheap energy supply. Many people believe that nuclear energy provides an inexhaustible and economical source of power and that it is therefore essential for an industrially developing society. There are a number of other advantages in the use of nuclear energy. Firstly, nuclear power, except for accidents, is clean. A further advantage is that a nuclear power station can be run and maintained by relatively few technical and administrative staff. The nuclear reactor represents an enormous step in our scientific evolution and, whatever the anti nuclear group says, it is wrong to expect a return to more primitive sources of fuel. However, opponents of nuclear energy point out that nuclear power stations bring a direct threat not only to the environment but also to civil liberties.Furthermore, it is questionable whether ultimately nuclear power is a cheap source of energy. There have, for example, been very costly accidents in America, in Britain and, of course, in Russia. The possibility of increases in the cost of uranium (铀) in addition to the cost of greater safety provisions could price nuclear power out of the market. In the long run, environmentalists argue, nuclear energy wastes valuable resources and disturbs the ecology to an extent which could bring about the destruction of the human race. Thus, if we wish tosurvive, we cannot afford nuclear energy. In spite of the case against nuclear energy outlined above, nuclear energy programmes are expanding. Such an expansion assumes a continual growth in industrial production and consumer demands. However, it is doubtful whether this growth will or can continue. Having weighed up the arguments on both sides, it seems there are good economic and ecological reasons for sources of energy other than nuclear power.26.T he writer’s attitude toward nuclear energy is ________.A) indifferentB) favorableC) tolerantD) negative（D）27.A ccording to the opponents of nuclear energy, which of the following is true of nuclear energy?A) PrimitiveB) ExhaustibleC) CheapD) Unsafe（D）28.S ome people claim that nuclear energy is essential because ________.A) it provides a perfect solution to mass unemploymentB) it represents an enormous step forward in our scientific evolutionC) it can meet the growing demand of an industrially developing societyD) nuclear power stations can be run and maintained by relatively few technical and administrative staff（C）29.W hich of the following statements does the writer support?A) The demand for commercial products will not necessarily keep increasing.B) Nuclear energy is something we cannot do without.C) Uranium is a good source of energy for economic and ecological reasons.D) Greater safety provisions can bring about the expansion of nuclear energy programmes.（A）30.T he function of the last sentence is to ________.A) advance the final argumentB) reflect the writer’s attitudeC) reverse previously expressed thoughtsD) show the disadvantages of nuclear power（B）Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage.Clothes play a critical part in the conclusions we reach by providing clues to who people are, who they are not, and who they would like to be. They tell us a good deal about the wearer’s background, personality, status, mood, and social outlook.Since clothes are such an important source of social information, we can use them to manipulate people’s impression of us. Our appearance assumes particular significance in the initial phases of interaction that is likely to occur. An elderly middle class man or woman may be alienated (疏远…) by a young adult who is dressed in an unconventional manner, regardless of the person’s education, background, or interests.People tend to agree on what certain types of clothes mean. Adolescent girls can easily agree on the lifestyles of girls who wear certain outfits (套装), including the number of boyfriends they likely have had and whether they smoke or drink. Newscasters, or the announcers who read the news on TV, are considered to be more convincing, honest, and competent when they are dressed conservatively. And collage students who view themselves as taking an active role in their inter-personal relationships say they are concerned about the costumes they must wear to play these roles successfully. Moreover, many of us can relate instances in which the clothing we wore changed the way we felt about ourselves and how we act ed. Perhaps you have used clothing to gain confidence when you anticipated a stressful situation, such as a job interview, or a court appearance.In the workplace, men have long had well defined precedents androle models for achieving success. It has been otherwise for women. A good many women in the business world are uncertain about the appropriate mixture of “masculine” and “feminine” attributes they should convey by their professional clothing. The variety of clothing alternatives to women has also been greater than that avail able for men. Male administrators tend to judge women more favorably for managerial positions when the women display less “feminine” grooming (打扮)-shorter hair, moderate use of make up, and plain tailored clothing. As one male administrator confessed, “An attractive woman is definitely going to get a longer interview, but she won’t get a job.”31.A ccording to the passage, the way we dress ________.A) provides clues for people who are critical of usB) indicates our likes and dislikes in choosing a careerC) has a direct influence on the way people regard usD) is of particular importance when we get on in age（C）32.F rom the third paragraph of the passage, we can conclude that young adults tend to believe that certain types of clothing can ________.A) change people’s conservative attitudes toward their lifestyleB) help young people make friends with the opposite sexC) make them competitive in the job marketD) help them achieve success in their interpersonal relationships（D）33.T he word “precedent” (Line 1, Para. 4) probably refers to ________.A) early acts for men to follow as examplesB) particular places for men to occupy especially because of their importanceC) things that men should agree uponD) men’s beliefs that everything in the world has already been decided（A）34.A ccording to the passage, many career women find themselves in difficult situations because ________.A) the variety of professional clothing is too wide for them to chooseB) women are generally thought to be only good at being fashion modelsC) men are more favorably judged for managerial positionsD) they are not sure to what extent they should display their feminine qualities through clothing（D）35.W hat is the passage mainly about?A) Dressing for effect.B) How to dress appropriately.C) Managerial positions and clothing.D) Dressing for the occasion.（A）Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage.The more women and minorities make their way into the ranks of management, the more they seem to want to talk about things formerly judged to be best left unsaid. The newcomers also tend to see office matters with a fresh eye, in the process sometimes coming up with critical analyses of the forces that shape everyone’s experience in the organization.Consider the novel views of Harvey Coleman of Atlanta on the subject of getting ahead. Coleman is black. He spent 11 years with IBM, half of them working in management development, and now serves as a consultant to the likes of AT&T, Coca Cola, Prudential, and Merch. Coleman says that based on what he’s seen at big companies, he weighs the different elements that make for long term career success as follows: performance counts a mere 10%, image, 30%; and exposure, a full 60%. Coleman concludes that excellent job performance is so common these days that while doing your work well may win you pay increases, it won’t secure you the big promotion. He finds that advancement more often depends on how many people know you and your work, and how high up they are.Ridiculous beliefs? Not to many people, especially many women and members of minority races who, like Coleman, feel that the scales (障眼物) have dropped from their eyes. “Women and blacks in organizations work under false beliefs,” says Kaleel Jamison, a NewYork based management consultant who helps corporations deal with these issues. “They think that if you work hard, you’ll get ahead—that someone in authority will reach down and give you a promotion.” She adds, “Most women and blacks are so frightened that people will think they’ve gotten ahead because of their sex or color that they play down (使不突出) their visibility.” Her advice to those folks: learn the ways that white males have traditionally used to find their way into the spotlight.36.A ccording to the passage, “things formerly judged to be best left unsaid” (Line 2, Para. 1) probably refers to “________”.A) criticisms that shape everyone’s experienceB) the opinions which contradict the established beliefsC) the tendencies that help the newcomers to see office matters with a fresh eyeD) the ideas which usually come up with usually come up with new ways of management in the organization（B）37.T o achieve success in your career, the most important factor, according to the passage, is to ________.A) let your superiors know how good you areB) project a favorable image to the people around youC) work as a consultant to your superiorsD) perform well your tasks given by your superiors（A）38.T he reason why women and blacks play down their visibility is that they ________.A) know that someone in authority will reach down and give them a promotionB) want to give people the impression that they work under false beliefsC) don’t want people to think that their promotions were due to sex or colorD) believe they can get promoted by reason of their sex or color（C）39.T he author is of the opinion that Coleman’s beliefs are ________.A) biasedB) popularC) insightfulD) superficial（B）40.T he best title for this passage would be ________.A) Role of Women and Minorities in ManagementB) The Importance of Being VisibleC) Job Performance and AdvancementD) Sex and Career Success（B）Part III V ocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions:There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A)，B)，C), and D). Choose theONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer She et with a single line through the centre.41.A s a ________ actor, he can perform, sing, dance and play several kinds of musical instruments.A) flexibleB) versatileC) sophisticatedD) productive（B）42.T here are not many teachers who are strong ________ of traditional methods in English teaching.A) sponsorsB) contributorsC) advocatesD) performers（C）43.W e managed to reach the top of the mountain, and half an hour later we began to ________.A) ascendB) descendC) declineD) plunge（B）44.C ompetition, they believe, ________ the national character than corrupt it.A) enforcesB) confirmsC) intensifiesD) strengthens（D）45.T he accident ________ him of his sight and the use of his legs.A) excludedB) disabledC) deprivedD) gripped（C）46.O n weekends my grandma usually ________ a glass of wine.A) subscribes toB) engages inC) hangs onD) indulges in（D）47.T he people living in these apartments have free ________ to that swimming pool.A) accessB) excessC) excursionD) recreation（A）48.A t the party we found that shy girl ________ her mother all the time.A) depending onB) coinciding withC) adhering toD) clinging to（D）49.W hen a psychologist does a general experiment about the human mind, he selects people ________ and ask them questions.A) at lengthB) at randomC) in essenceD) in bulk（B）50.I think she hurt my feelings ________ rather than by accident as she claimed.A) virtuallyB) deliberatelyC) literallyD) appropriately（D）51.E ven though he was guilty, the ________ judge did not send him to prison.A) mercifulB) impartialC) conscientiousD) conspicuous（A）52.T he education ________ for the coming year is about $4 billion, which is much more than what people expected.A) allowanceB) reservationC) budgetD) finance（C）53.T hey had fierce ________ as to whether their company should restore the trade relationship which was broken year ago.A) debateB) clashC) disagreementD) context（A）54.T hey tossed your thoughts back and forth for over an hour, but still could not make ________ of them.A) impressionB) comprehensionC) meaningD) sense（D）55.T he politician says he will ________ the welfare of the people.A) prey onB) take onC) get atD) see to（D）56.I f you ________ the bottle and cigarettes, you’ll be much healthier.A) take offB) keep offC) get offD) set off（B）57.H e was ________ to steal the money when he saw it lying on the table.A) draggedB) temptedC) elicitedD) attracted（B）58.B eijing somewhat short sighted, she had the habit of ________ at people.A) glancingB) peeringC) gazingD) scanning（C）59.O f the thousands of known volcanoes in the world, the ________ majority are inactive.A) tremendousB) demandingC) intensiveD) overwhelming（D）60.I n general, matters which lie entirely within state borders are the ________ concern of state governments.A) extinctB) excludingC) excessiveD) exclusive（D）61.T he poetry of Ezra Pound is sometimes difficult to understand because it contains so many ________ references.A) obscureB) acuteC) notableD) objective（A）62.T he mayor was asked to ________ his speech in order to allow his audience to raise questions.A) constrainB) conductC) condenseD) converge（C）63.T he morning news says a school bus ________ with a train at thejunction and a group of policemen were sent there immediately.A) bumpedB) collidedC) crashedD) struck（B）64.S ometimes patients suffering from severe pain can be helped by “drugs” that aren’t really drugs at all ________ sugar pills that contain no active chemical elements.A) or ratherB) rather thanC) but ratherD) other than（C）65.W e are writing to the manager ________ the repairs recently carried out at the above address.A) with the exception ofB) with the purpose ofC) with reference toD) with a view to（C）66.W hen I said goodbye to her, she ________ the door.A) saw me atB) set me offC) sent me toD) showed me to（D）67.I n the meantime, the question facing business is whether such research is ________ the costs.A) worthB) worth ofC) worthyD) worthwhile（A）68.D uring the nineteen years of his career, France Batiste has won the ________ of a wide audience outside Italy.A) enjoymentB) appreciationC) evaluationD) reputation（B）69.A lthough most dreams apparently happen ________, dream activity may be provoked by external influences.A) spontaneouslyB) simultaneouslyC) homogeneouslyD) instantaneously（A）70.H e is holding a ________ position in the company and expects to be promoted soon.A) subordinateB) succeedingC) successiveD) subsequent（A）Part IV Short Answer Questions (15 minutes)Directions:In this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Joe Templer should have known better: after all, he works for a large auto insurance company. It won’t hurt to leave the key in the truck this once, he thought, as he filled his gas tank at a self service gas station. But moments latter as he was paying the money he saw the truck being driven away.In 1987, 1.6 million motor vehicles were stolen in the United States-one every 20 seconds. If current trends continue, experts predict annual vehicle thefts could exceed two million by the end of the decade.Vehicle theft is a common phenomenon, which has a direct impact on over four million victims a year. The cost is astonishing.Many police officials blame professional thieves for the high volume of thefts. It is a major money maker for organized crime. Typically, stolen cars are taken to pieces and the parts sold to individuals. But as many as 200,000 cars a re smuggled out of the country every year. Most go to Latin America, the Middle East andEurope.Only about 15 percent car thefts result in an arrest, because few police departments routinely conduct in depth auto investigations. When thieves are arrested, judges will often sentence them to probation (缓刑), not immediately put them in prison because the prisons are overcrowded with violent criminals.One exception is a Michigan program that assigns 92 police officers to work full time on the state’s 65,000 car theft cases a year. Since 1986, when the effort began, the state’s auto theft rate has fallen from second in the nation to ninth.How can you protect your car? If you live in a high theft area or drive an expensive model, consider a security system. It may cost anywhere from $25 to $1,000. Some systems engage automatically simply removing the key disables the fuel pump and the starter. When cars are equipped with such systems, thefts may drop by one third. In some states, you may be able to use a device that transmits radio signals, allowing stolen cars to be tracked by police.Questions:71.W hat is the passage mainly about?______________________________________________________ __________.72.W hat does the author think Joe Templer should be blamed for?______________________________________________________ __________.73.H ow serious did the author predict the annual vehicle theft could in the United States in 1989?______________________________________________________ __________.74.W hat are the two ways thieves sell the stolen cars?______________________________________________________ __________.75.W hat type of security system can help the police track down a stolen car?______________________________________________________ __________.Part V Writing (30 minutes)Directions:For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Haste Makes Waste. You should write at least 120 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1.为什么说“欲速则不达”。

1997年1月大学英语四级听力原文听力原文1.M: I don"t think we can find a better hotel around here at this time. W: Let"s walk a little further to see if there is another one. I just can"t bear the traffic noise here.Q: What will the speakers most probably do?2.W: Hi! I"m calling about the three-bedroom house you advertised in yesterday"s paper. It sounds really nice.M: It is--especially if you have children.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3.W: Dear, I feel hungry now. How about you?M: So do I. Let me call Room Service. Hello, Room Service? Please send a menu to 320 right away.Q: Where are the two speakers?4.M: I"ve just brought your ladder back. Thanks for lending it to me.Where shall I leave it?W: Just lean it against the wall there. Use the ladder again any time. Q: What"s the probable relationship between these two speakers?5.M: What"s the time for departure?W: 5:30. That only leaves us 15 minutes to go through the customs and check our baggage.Q: At what time did the conversation take place?6.W: Look here, darling. The paper says people tend to feel unwell if they sleep less than six hours a day.M: That may be true for you, but it certainly isn"t true for me.Q: What can we conclude from the man"s reply?7.M: Are there any more questions on this lecture? Yes, Mary.W: Dr.Baker, do you think an independent candidate could become president? Q: What most probably is Mary?8.M: Can you stay for dinner?W: I"d love to , but I have to go and send some registered mail before picking up the children from school.Q: Where will the woman go first?9.W: How many people has the boss chosen for the business trip to France? M: Well, as far as I know, whether there"ll be such a trip is yet to be decided.Q: What does te man mean?10.W: The speech the blind girl gave this evening was extremely moving. M: I think everyone felt the same.Q: How did the man feel about the girl"s speech?1997年1月四级听力参考答案Part I。

1997年1月大英四级考试题1997年1月大英四级考试题Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes) Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only nice. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer, Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a line through the centre.Example: You will hear:You will read:A) At the office.B) In the waiting room.C) At the airport.D) In a restaurant.From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had tofinish in the evening. This is most likely to have place at the office. Therefore, A) "At the office is the best answer.You should choose [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]1.A) Look for a more expensive hotel. B) Go to another hotel by bus.C) Try to find a quiet place. D) Takea walk around the city.2.A) They're talking about nice children. B) The man has a house for sale.C) The woman lives in a nice house. D) The man has three children.3.A) In a hotel. B) At a dinner table.C) In the street. D) At the man's house.4.A) Relatives. B) Roommates.C) Colleagues. D) Neighbours.5.A) 5:00 B) 5:15 C) 5:30D) 5:456.A) He wants to have more sleep. B) His wife doesn't sleep well.C) Women need more sleep than men. D) He doesn't need as much sleep as his wife.7.A) A student. B) A reporter. C) A visitor. D) A lecturer.8.A) To the school. B) To a friend's house C) To the post office. D) Home.9.A) He is afraid we won't be chosen for the trip.B) The boss has not decided where to go .C) Such a trip is necessary for the company.D) It's not certain whether the trip will take place.10.A) It was boring. B) It was entertaining.C) It was touching. D) It was encouraging.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B),C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11.A) He wanted to find a place to read his papers.B) He wanted to kill time before boarding the plane.C) He felt thirsty and wanted some coffee.D) He went there to meet his friends.12.A) Toys for children. B) Important documents.C) Food and coffee. D) Clothes and scientific papers.13.A) The woman took his case on purpose. B) All his papers had been stolen.C) He had taken the woman's case. D) The woman played a joke on him.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14.A) The liberation movement of British woman.B) Rapid economic development in Britain.C) Changing attitudes to family life. D)Reasons for changes in family life in Britain.15.A) Because millions of men died in the war.B) Because women had proved their worth.C) Because women were more skillful than men.D) Because factories preferred to employ women.16.A) The concept of "the family" as a social unit.B) The attitudes to birth control.C) The attitudes to religion. D) The ideas of authority and tradition.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17.A) Those who are themselves spoiled and self-centered.B) Those who expected to have several children but could only have one.C) Those who like to give expensive jewels to their children.D) Those who give birth to their only children when they are below 30.18.A) Because their parents want them to share the family burden.B) Because their parents are too strict with them in their education.C) Because they have nobody to play with.D) Because their parents want them to grow up as fast as possible.19.A) Two types of only children. B) Parents' responsibilities.C) The necessity of family planning. D) The relationship between parents and children.20.A) They have no sisters or brothers. B) They are overprotected by their parents.C) Their parents expect too much of them. D) Their parents often punish them for minorfaults.Part ⅡDirections: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Choose the ONE answer that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.21. Until then, his family _______ from him for six months.A) didn't hear B) hasn't been hearing C) hasn't heard D) hadn't heard22. The conference ________ a full week by the time it ends.A) must have lasted B) will have lasted C) would last D) has lasted23. Students or teachers can participate in excursions to lovely beaches around the island at regular _______.A) gaps B) rate C)length D) intervals24. Physics is _______ to the science which was called natural philosophy in history.A) alike B) equivalent C) likely D) uniform25. There's a man at the reception desk who seems very angry and I think he means ______ trouble.A) making B) to make C) to have made D) having made26. After the Arab states won independence, great emphasis was laid on expanding education, with girls as well as boys _____ to go to school. A) to be encouraged B) been encouragedC) being encouraged D) be encouraged27. The new appointment of our president ________ from the very beginning of next semester.A) takes effect B) takes part C) takes place D) takes turns28. The president made a ______ speech at the opening ceremony of the sports meeting, which encouraged the sportsmen greatly.A) from B) with C) toD) for29. It is useful to be able to predict the extent ______ which a price change will affect supply and demand.A) from B) with C) toD) for30. Finding a job in such a big company has always been _____ his wildest dreams.A) under B) over C) aboveD) beyond31. It is not easy to learn English well, but if you _____, you will succeed in the end.A) hang up B) hang about C) hang on D) hang onto32. It is reported that ______ adopted children want to know who their natural parents are. A) the most B) most of C) most D) the most of33. Last year the advertising rate ______ by 20 percent.A) raised B) aroused C) aroseD) rose34. _____ before we depart the day after tomorrow, we should have a wonderful dinner party.A) Had they arrived B) Would they arriveC) Were they arriving D) Were they to arrive35. The strong storm did a lot of damage to the coastal villages: several fishing boats were ____ and many houses collapsed.A) wrecked B) spoiled C) torn D) injured36. The little man was _______ one metre fifty high.A) almost more than B) hardly more thanC) nearly more than D) as much as37. As ______ announced in today's papers. The Shanghai Export Commodities Fair is alsoopen on Sundays.A) being B) is C) to beD) been38. You see the lightning _____ it happens, but you hear the thunder later.A) the instant B) for an instant C) on the instant D) in at instant39. The manager lost his ______ just because his secretary was ten minutes late.A) mood B) temper C) mindD) passion40 Great as Newton was, many of his ideas ______ today and are being modified by the work of scientists of our time.A) are to challenge B) may be challengedC) have been challenged D) are challenging41. Please the careful when you are drinking coffee in case you ______ the new carpet.A) crash B) pollute C) spotD) stain42. I'd rather read than watch television; the programs seem ________ all the time.A) to get worse B) to be getting worseC) to have got worse D) getting worse43. Convenience foods which are already prepared for cooking are ______ in grocery stores.A) ready B) approachable C) probable D) available44. When I caught him ______ I stopped buying things there and started dealing with another shop.A) cheating B) cheat C) to cheat D) to be cheating45. It is important that enough money ______ to fund the project.A) be collected B) must be collected C) was collected D) can be collected46. Some old people don't like pop songs because they can't ____ so much noise.A) resist B) sustain C)tolerate D) undergo47. If only the committee ______ the regulations and put them into effect as soon as possible.A) approve B) will approve C) can approve D) would approve48. _____ one time, Manchester was the home of the most productive cotton mills in the world. A) On B) By C) AtD) Of49. ______ it or not, his discovery has created a stir in scientific circles.A) Believe B) To believe C) Believing D) Believed50. Mr. Morgan can be very sad ______, though in public he is extremely cheerful.A) by himself B) in person C) in private D) as individualPart III Reading Comprehension (35 minutes) Directions: There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each ofthem there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage:Statuses are marvelous human inventions that enable us to get along with one another and to determine where we "fit" in society. As we go about our everyday lives, we mentally attempt to place people in terms of their statuses. For example, we must judge whether the person in the library is a reader or a librarian, whether the telephone caller is a friend or a salesman, whether the unfamiliar person on our property is a thief or a meter reader, and so on.The statuses we assume often vary with the people we encounter, and change throughout lift. Most of us can, at very high speed, assume the statuses that various situations require. Much ofsocial interaction consists of identifying and selecting among appropriate statuses and allowing other people to assume their statuses in relation to us. This means that we fit our actions to those of other people based on a constant mental process of appraisal and interpretation. Although some of us find the task more difficult than others, most of us perform it rather effortlessly.A status has been compared to ready-made clothes. Within certain limits, the buyer can choose style and fabric. But an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of a Hindu prince. We must choose from among the clothing presented by our society. Furthermore, our choice is limited to a size that will fit, as well as by our pocketbook. Having made a choice within these limits we can have certain alterations made, but apart from minor adjustments, we tend to be limited to what the stores have on their racks. Statuses too come ready made, and the range of choice amongthem is limited.51. In the first paragraph, the writer tells us that statuses can help us ______.A) determine whether a person is fit for a certain jobB) behave appropriately in relation to other peopleC) protect ourselves in unfamiliar situationsD) make friends with other people52. According to the writer, people often assume different statuses _____.A) in order to identify themselves with others B) in order to better identify othersC) as their mental processes change D) as the situation changes53. The word "appraisal "(Line 5, Para 2) most probably means "_______".A) involvement B) appreciation C) assessment D) presentation54. In the last sentence of the second paragraph, the pronoun "it "refers to "_____ ".A) fitting our actions to those of other peopleappropriatelyB) identification of other people's statusesC) selecting one's own statusesD) constant mental process55. By saying that "an American is not free to choose the costume of a Chinese peasant or that of a Hindu prince" (Lines 2-3, Para. 3), the writer means ____.A) different people have different styles of clothesB) ready-made clothes may need alterationsC) statuses come ready made just like clothesD) our choice of statuses is limitedPassage TwoQuestions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage:Many a young person tells me he wants to be a writer. I always encourage such people, but I also explain that there's a big difference between "being a writer" and writing. In most cases these individuals are dreaming of wealthand fame, not the long hours alone at a typewriter. "You've got to want to write, " I say to them, "not want to be a writer".The reality is that writing is a lonely, private and poor-paying affair. For every writer kissed by fortune there are thousands more whose longing is never rewarded. When I left a 20-year career in the U. S. Coat Guard to become a freelance writer, I dad no prospects at all. What I did have was a friend who found me my room in a New York apartment building. It didn't even matter that it was cold and had no bathroom. I immediately bought a used manual typewriter and felt like a genuine writer.After a year or so, however, I still hadn't gotten a break and began to doubt myself. It was so hard to sell a story that barely made enough to eat. But I knew I wanted to write, I had dreamed about it for years. I wasn't going to be one of those people who die wondering, What if? I would keep putting my dream to the test-even though it meant living withuncertainty and fear of failure. This is the Shadowland of hope, and anyone with a dream must learn to live there.56. The passage is meant to ______.A) warn young people of the hardships that a successful writer has to experienceB) advise young people to give up their idea of becoming a professional writerC) show young people it's unrealistic for a writer to pursue wealth and fameD) encourage young people to pursue a writing career57. What can be concluded from the passage?A) Genuine writers often find their work interesting and rewarding.B) A writer's success depends on luck rather than on effort.C) Famous writers usually live in poverty and isolation.D) The chances for a writer to become successful are small.58. Why did the author begin to doubt himselfafter the first year of his writing career?A) He wasn't able to produce a single book.B) He hadn't seen a change for the better.C) He wasn't able to have a rest for a whole year.D) who are full of imagination even upon death.59. ". . . people who die wondering, What if?"(Line3, Para. 3) refers to "those ______".A) who think too much of the dark side of lifeB) who regret giving up their career halfwayC) who think a lot without making a decisionD) who are full of imagination even upon death60. "Shadowland" in the last sentence refers to ________.A) the wonderland one often dreams aboutB) the bright future that one is looking forward toC) the state of uncertainty before one's final goal is reachedD) a world that exists only in one's imaginationPassage ThreeQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the followingpassage:It is , everyone agrees, a huge task that the child performs when he learns to speak, and the fact that he does so in so short a period of time challenges explanation.Language learning begins with listening. Individual children vary greatly in the amount of listening they do before they start speaking, and late starters are often long listeners. Most children will "obey" spoken instructions some time before they can speak, though the word obey is hardly accurate as a description of the eager and delighted cooperation usually shown by the child. Before they can speak, many children will also ask questions by gesture and by making questioning noises.Any attempt to trace the development from the noises babies make to their first spoken words leads to considerable difficulties. It is agreed that they enjoy making noises, and that during the first few months one or two noises sort themselves out as particularly indicative ofdelight, distress, sociability, and so on . But since these cannot be said to show the baby's intention to communicate, they can hardly be regarded as early forms of language. It is agreed, too, that from about three months they play with sounds for enjoyment, and that by six months they are able to add new sounds to their repertoire This self-imitation leads on to deliberate imitation of sounds made or words spoken to them by other people. The problem then arises as to the point at which one can say that these imitations can be considered as speech.61. By ". . . . challenges explanation" (Line 2, Para. 1) the author means that ______.A) no explanation is necessary for such an obvious phenomenonB) no explanation has been made up to nowC) it's no easy job to provide an adequate explanationD) it's high time that an explanation was provided62. The third paragraph is mainly about _________A) the development of babies' early forms of languageB) the difficulties of babies in learning to speakC) babies' strong desire to communicateD) babies' intention to communicate63. The author's purpose in writing the second paragraph is to show that children _______.A) usually obey without asking questions B) are passive the process of learning to speakC) are born cooperative D) learn to speak by listening64. From the passage we learn that _______-A) early starters can learn to speak within only six monthsB) children show a strong desire to communicate by making noisesC) imitation plays an important role in learning to speakD) children have various difficulties in learning to speak65. The best title for this passage would be _______.A) How Babies Learn to Speak B) Early Forms of LanguageC) A Huge Task for Children D) Noise Making and Language LearningPassage FourQuestions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage:Psychologists take opposing views of how external rewards, from warm praise to cold cash, affect motivation and creativity. Behaviorists, who study there relation between actions and their consequences, argue that rewards can improve performance at work and school. Cognitive researchers, who study various aspects of mental life, maintain that rewards often destroy creativity by encouraging dependence on approval and gifts from others.The latter view has gained many supporters, especially among educators. But the carefuluse of small monetary rewards sparks creativity in grade-school children, suggesting that properly presented inducements indeed aid inventiveness, according to a study in the June Journal of Personality and Social Psychology."If kids know they're working for a reward and can focus on a relatively challenging task, they show the most creativity," say Robert Eisenberger of the University of Delaware in Newark. "But it's easy to kill creativity by giving rewards for poor performance or creating too much anticipation for rewards. "A teacher who continually draws attention to rewards or who hands out high grades for ordinary achievement ends up with uninspired students, Eisenberger holds. As an example of the latter point, he notes growing efforts at major universities to tighten grading standards and restore failing grades.In earlier grades, the use of so-called token economies, in which students handle challenging problems and receive performance-based pointstoward valued rewards, shows promise in raising effort and creativity, the Delaware psychologist claims.66. Psychologists are divided with regard to their attitudes toward ______.A) the choice between spiritual encouragement and monetary rewardsB) the amount of monetary rewards for student' creativityC) the study of relationship between actions and their consequencesD) the effects of external rewards on student's performance67. What is the response of many educators the external rewards for their students?A) They have no doubts about them. B) They have doubts about them.C) They approve of them. D) They avoid talking about them.68. Which of the following can best raise students' creativity according to Robert Eisenberger?A) Assigning them tasks they have not dealt with before.B) Assigning them tasks which require inventiveness.C) Giving them rewards they really deserve.D) Giving them rewards they anticipate.69. It can be inferred from the passage that major universities are trying to tighten their grading standards because they believe _______.A) rewarding poor performance may kill the creativity of studentsB) punishment is more effective than rewardingC) failing uninspired students helps improve their overall academic standardsD) discouraging the students' anticipation for easy rewards is a matter of urgency70. The phrase "token economies"(Line 1, Para.5) probably refers to ______.A) ways to develop economy B) systems of rewarding studentsC) approaches to solving problems D) methods of improving performancePart ⅣCompositionDirections: For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition on the topic Practice Makes Perfect. You should write at least 100 words and you should base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below:1. 怎样理解“熟能生巧”?2. 例如：在英语学习中......3. 又如......1997年1月四级英语考试（答案）21-25 DBDBB 26-30 CAACD 31-35 CCDDA 36-40 BBABC41-45 DBDAA 46-50 CDCAC 51-55 BDCAD 56-60 ADBBC61-65 CADCA 66-70 DBCAB［范文］Practice Makes PerfectThe famous saying “Practice makes perfect” is widely accepted today. It means if wepractice unfamiliar things again and again, we’ll be able to perform it perfectly.The practice of learning English is a good example. We are not living in an English speaking country. So, in order to learn it well, we need extra practice, such as reading English books, going to English corners, or communicating with foreigners. Only sitting at the desk cannot lead to the mastery of English.As another example, if we want to be skilled in using the computer, we also need to practice using it. Some children become little experts in computer, just because they play with it every day. On the contrary, if we just stick to books, we will still feel confused when using computers. Judging from the evidence offered, we might safely draw the conclusion that practice makes perfect.。

1997年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力真题试卷Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section A1. A) Look for a more expensive hotel. B) Go to another hotel by bus.C) Try to find a quiet place. D) Take a walk around the city.2. A) They’re talking about nice children. B) The man has a house for sale.C) The woman lives in a nice house. D) The man has three children.3. A) In a hotel. B) At a dinner table. C) In the street. D) At the man’s house.4. A) Relatives. B) Roommates. C) Colleagues. D) Neighbors.5. A) 5:00. B) 5:15. C) 5:30. D) 5:45.6. A) He wants to have more sleep. B) His wife doesn’t sleep well.C) Women need more sleep than men. D) He doesn’t need as much sleep as his wife.7. A) A student. B) A reporter. C) A visitor. D) A lecturer.8. A) To the school. B) To a friend’s house C) To the post office. D) Home.9. A) He is afraid he won’t be chosen for the trip.B) The boss has not decided where to go.C) Such a trip is necessary for the company. D) It’s not certain whether the trip will take place.10 A) It was boring. B) It was entertaining. C) It was touching. D) It was encouraging.Section BPassage oneQuestions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) He wanted to find a place to read his papers.B) He wanted to kill time before boarding the plane.C) He felt thirsty and wanted some coffee.D) He went there to meet his friends.12. A) Toys for children. B) Important documents.C) Food and coffee. D) Clothes and scientific papers.13. A) The woman took his case on purpose. B) All his papers had been stolen.C) He had taken the woman’s case.D) The woman played a joke on him. Passage T woQuestions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) The liberation movement of British women. B) Rapid economic development in Britain.C) Changing attitudes to family life. D) Reasons for changes in family life in Britain.15. A) Because millions of men died in the war.B) Because women had proved their worth.C) Because women were more skillful than men.D) Because factories preferred to employ women.16. A) The concept of “the family” as a social unit.B) The attitudes to birth control.C) The attitudes to religion. D) The ideas of authority and tradition.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Those who are themselves spoiled and self-centered.B) Those who expected to have several children but could only have one.C) Those who like to give expensive jewels to their children.D) Those who give birth to their only children when they are below 30.18. A) Because their parents want them to share the family burden.B) Because their parents are too strict with them in their education.C) Because they have nobody to play with.D) Because their parents want them to grow up as fast as possible.19. A) Two types of only children. B) Parents’ responsibilities.C) The necessity of family planning. D) The relationship between parents and children.20. A) They have no sisters or brothers. B) They are overprotected by their parents.C) Their parents expect too much of them. D) Their parents often punish them for minor faults.1997年1月四级听力参考答案1. C2.B3.A4.D5.B6.D7.A8.C9.D 10.C11.B 12.D 13.C 14.D15.A16.A 17.B 18.B 19.A20.C1997年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)听力原文1.M: I don't think we can find a better hotel around here at this time.W: Let's walk a little further to see if there is another one. I just can't bear the traffic noise here. Q: What will the speakers most probably do?2. W: Hi! I'm calling about the three-bedroom house you advertised in yesterday's paper. It soundsreally nice.M: It is--especially if you have children.Q: What do we learn from the conversation?3. W: Dear, I feel hungry now. How about you?M: So do I. Let me call Room Service. Hello, Room Service? Please send a menu to 320 right away.Q: Where are the two speakers?4.M: I've just brought your ladder back. Thanks for lending it to me.Where shall I leave it?W: Just lean it against the wall there. Use the ladder again any time.Q: What's the probable relationship between these two speakers?5.M: What's the time for departure?W: 5:30. That only leaves us 15 minutes to go through the customs and check our baggage. Q: At what time did the conversation take place?6.W: Look here, darling. The paper says people tend to feel unwell if they sleep less than six hoursa day.M: That may be true for you, but it certainly isn't true for me.Q: What can we conclude from the man's reply?7.M: Are there any more questions on this lecture? Y es, Mary.W: Dr.Baker, do you think an independent candidate could become president?Q: What most probably is Mary?8.M: Can you stay for dinner?W: I'd love to , but I have to go and send some registered mail before picking up the children from school.Q: Where will the woman go first?9.W: How many people has the boss chosen for the business trip to France?M: Well, as far as I know, whether there'll be such a trip is yet to be decided.Q: What does te man mean?10. W: The speech the blind girl gave this evening was extremely moving.M: I think everyone felt the same.Q: How did the man feel about the girl's speech?Passage OneI had to go to Amsterdam last week for a conference. I arrived at the airport in plenty of time and checked in, but I only had one small case so I decided to take it on the plane as hand luggage. As the flight was not due to board for 45 minutes, I went to a cafe, sat down,and ordered a cup of coffee.While I was sitting there drinking my coffee and reading the paper,I was vaguely aware of a woman and her child coming to sit at the next table. I did not pay much attention to them, though, and when my flight was called I reached for my case and left.An hour later, the plane was in the air and I decided to look at the conference programme to see what I wanted to attend. Imagine my horror when I opened the case and found that it was full of picture books and children's toys--and imagine what the woman must have thought about a case full of men's clothes and scientific papers!Questions 11 to 13 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. Why did the speaker go to a cafe?12. What was in the speaker's case?13. What did the speaker find out on board the plane?Passage TwoThere are many reasons why family life in Britain has changed so much in the last fifty years. The liberation of women in the early part of the twentieth century and the social and economic effects of World War II had a great impact on traditional family life. Women became essential to industry and the professions. During the war they had worked in factories and proved their worth, now, with the loss of millions of men, their services were indispensable to the nation.More recently, great advances in scientific knowledge, and particularly in medicine, have had enormous social consequences.Children and better cared for and are far healthier. Infant death rate is low. Above all, parents can now plan the size of their family if they wish through more effective means of birth control.Different attitudes to religion, authority and tradition generally have also greatly contributed to changes in family life. But these developments have affected all aspects of society. It is particularly interesting to note that the concept of "the family" as a social unit has survived all these challenges.Questions 14 to 16 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. What is this passage mainly about?15. Why did British women become indispensable to industry after World War II?16. What remained unchanged in spite of all the challenges in family life?Passage ThreeThe key question for any only child is this: why were you an only child? It's a key question for at least two reasons. If your parents had wanted several children but could have you only, they are most likely to pour into you all the energy and attention that had been intended for several children. I call this the "special jewel" phenomenon. Only children who are special jewels often arrive when their parents are older--usually in their thirties. These special jewels can become very spoiled and self-centered.On the other hand, you may be an only child because your parents planned for only one and stuck to their plan. Y our parents may give you a very strict and well-structured education to make you "a little adult". Many only children grow up feeling unhappy because they always had to be such "little adults".Questions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. Who are likely to treat their only children as "special jewels"?18. Why do some only children become "little adults"?19. What does the passage mainly discuss?20. Why do some only children feel unhappy?。

99年1月,老托福听力及阅读9-1 99年1月TOFEL听力A1. (A) He wants to go early to avoid a traffic jam.(B) He wants to leave the theater before the movie is over.(C) He doesn't know the way to the theater.(D) He doesn't usually get up at 7:00.2. (A) Walk around the corner to the next block.(B) Take a taxi to the hotel.(C) Telephone the hotel for directions.(D) Wait in the candy store.3. (A) Borrow her book.(B) Check the classroom again.(C) Buy a new book.(D) Ask about the book at the information desk..4. (A) Linda didn't like it.(B) Bill lost it.(C) It was very expensive.(D) It was very small.5. (A) Take later classes.(B) Discuss the problem with her professor.(C) Come to campus by a different route.(D) Live closer to campus.6. (A) She often goes to the beach.(B) She got a weekend job at the beach.(C) She misses the trips to the beach she used to take.(D) Her home is near the beach.7. (A) Continue to read.(B) Meet the woman at the library.(C) Make some coffee.(D) Go out with some friends.8. (A) What she can do to help the man.(B) How long the man has had allergies.(C) What is causing the man's problem.(D) What the man just said.9. (A) He already has plans for Saturday night.(B) The woman should decide where to cat Saturday.(C) The woman should ask her brother for a suggestion.(D) He will make a reservation at the restaurant.10. (A) She'll drop the man off on the way to work.(B) The man can ride downtown with her.(C) The man will have to leave earlier than usual.(D) She can't give the man a ride.11. (A) Her backhand is almost perfect.(B) The time the man spent practicing has helped him.(C) The man's mother wanted him to practice.(D) Her mother is a good tennis coach.12. (A) Her brother was not accepted into law school.(B) She doesn't want to be a criminal lawyer.(C) She has decided not to go to law school.(D) She doesn't plan to work in her brother's law firm.13. (A) The man will probably receive a scholarship.(B) She can't give the man a ride to the dean's office.(C) She can lend the man a sweater.(D) The man isn't dressed appropriately for the interview.14. (A) Buy a car from the woman.(B) Help the woman paint her car.(C) Buy a new car.(D) Look for a less expensive car.15. (A) She's upset that she missed the television program.(B) She doesn't think the television program was funny.(C) She doesn't like talking about television programs.(D) She watched the television program at a friend's house.16. (A) Cleaning the pants will take longer than usual.(B) The man can have his pants at the end of the day.(C) She doesn't think the stain can be removed.(D) The man should go to a different location.17. (A) She is going to try to be more persuasive.(B) She'll accept the committee's proposal.(C) She thinks the committee will accept the proposal.(D) She'll revise the proposal before she talks to the committee.18. (A) It's new.(B) It's dull.(C) It's not clean.(D) It has a broken handle.19. (A) Meet her in the auditorium.(B) Schedule the meeting for a different time.(C) Reserve a large room for the meeting.(D) Cancel the meeting.20. (A) The man may have left the paper in the phone book.(B) The man should call Laura for her address.(C) Laura's house is not difficult to find.(D) Laura's address probably appears in the telephone directory.21. (A) He doesn't believe the weather forecast.(B) He doesn't like humid weather.(C) He just bought an air conditioner.(D) He can fix the woman's air conditioner.22. (A) The man should sleep more.(B) The man should get some exercise.(C) It's important to finish the report now.(D) The man needs to concentrate harder.23. (A) He doubts the woman will like the novel.(B) He hasn't started reading the novel yet.(C) He enjoyed reading the novel.(D) He'll lend the woman the novel after he has read it.24. (A) He is pleased the exhibit has closed.(B) He has already seen the exhibit.(C) He is disappointed the exhibit has closed.(D) He already knew the exhibit had closed.25. (A) Remove George from the committee immediately.(B) Warn George that his attendance problem is serious.(C) Offer to help George during the meeting.(D) Telephone George to see if he's coming to the meeting.26. (A) He'll pay the woman earlier.(B) He was Able to sell the tickets for the woman.(C) He doesn't mind buying the tickets.(D) He hopes to see the woman on Friday.27. (A) Where the manager is.(B) Where she will be working this month.(C) Where she can find the work schedule.(D) Where the man heard the news.28. (A) She needs help finding a place to live.(B) There aren't enough rooms available in the dormitories.(C) She can't afford to live on campus.(D) She doesn't want to live in university housing.29. (A) She would like to see the film again.(B) She has seen the movie more than once.(C) She thinks the movie lasted a long time.(D) She thinks the movie was a waste of time.30. (A) They didn't get wet.(B) They're late for the concert.(C) They prefer to dress casually.(D) They're really looking forward to the concert.31. (A) How to care for precious metals.(B) A standard unit for measuring weight.(C) The value of precious metals.(D) Using the metric system.32. (A) T o check the accuracy of scales.(B) To calculate the density of other metals.(C) To observe changes in the atmosphere.(D) To measure amounts of rainfall.33. (A) Someone spilled water on it.(B) Someone lost it.(C) It was made of low quality metal.(D) The standard for measuring had changed.34. (A) It is a small amount to pay for so much precious metal.(B) It is difficult to judge the value of such an object.(C) It is reasonable for an object with such an important function.(D) It is too high for such a light weight.35. (A) He is unable to attend her class.(B) He wants to deliver something to her office.(C) He wants to hand in a late assignment.(D) He wants to drop her course.36. (A) Find out about a course.(B) See an adviser.(C) Drop off a paper.(D) Go to a meeting.37. (A) Paint a landscape.(B) Give an oral report.(C) Take a final exam.(D) Buy several books.38. (A) Come to her office before her meeting.(B) Change his major.(C) Meet with her tomorrow.(D) Discuss the class with his roommate.39. (A) Traditional European architecture.(B) Techniques for building log cabins.(C) The history of log structures.(D) How to build a home by yourself.40. (A) Their small size.(B) Their rustic dirt floors.(C) Their walls of rounded logs.(D) Their sliding board windows.41. (A) They liked the look of log homes.(B) They had easy access to logs.(C) They were unfamiliar with other building materials.(D) They wanted to break away from European traditions.42. (A) They could easily build the log houses themselves.(B) They could construct the houses from kits.(C) They liked the cozy atmosphere of the log interior.(D) They wanted homes that could be transported.43. (A) It was built by the Canadians.(B) It was built to facilitate trade.(C) The path for the road was extremely difficult to clear.(D) Hostilities between Canada and the United States caused construction delays.44. (A) Maine was less influenced by the French government.(B) Maine had better employment opportunities.(C) Maine was politically stable.(D) Marine had a better climate.45. (A) The area was economically unified.(B) The authorities were unable to enforce law and order.(C) The two governments fought for control of the area.(D) Most of the people living there spoke only French.46. (A) The latest practices of accurate mapmaking.(B) The impact of epidemics on mass migration.(C) The advantages of establishing international trade agreements.(D) The technology used to locate the Old Canada Road.47. (A) Watch a slide show about trees.(B) Learn how to prevent Dutch elm disease.(C) Study the history of the campus buildings and grounds.(D) Look at examples of trees on campus.48. (A) History.(B) Physical education.(C) Botany.(D) Architecture.49. (A) Its leaves are yellow.(B) Its leaves are lopsided.(C) It is very tall.(D) It is not an angiosperm.50. (A) It has grown too tall for its designated space.(B) It may be diseased.(C) Its branches are being broken off.(D) It no longer hears from.。

1997年1月托福阅读全真试题Question 1-8Both the number and the percentage of people in the United States involved in nonagricultural pursuits expanded rapidly during the half century following the Civil War，with some of the most dramatic increases occurring in the domains of transportation， manufacturing， and trade and distribution. The development of the railroad and telegraph systems during the middle third of the nineteenth century led to significant improvements in the speed， volume， and regularity of shipments and communications， making possible a fundamental transformation in the production and distribution of goods.In agriculture， the transformation was marked by the emergence of the grain elevators， the cotton presses， the warehouses， and the commodity exchanges that seemed to so many of the nation's farmers the visible sign of a vast conspiracy against them. In manufacturing， the transformation was marked by the emergence of a "new factory system" in which plants became larger， more complex， and more systematically organized and managed. And in distribution， the transformation was marked by the emergence of the jobber， the wholesaler，and the mass retailer. These changes radically altered the nature of work during the half century between 1870 and 1920.To be sure， there were still small workshops， where skilled craftspeople manufactured products ranging from news- papers to cabinets to plumbing fixtures. There were the sweatshops in city tenements， where groups of men and women in household settings manufactured clothing or cigars on a piece- work basis. And there were factories in occupations such as metalwork where individual contractors presided over what were essentially handicraft proprietorships that coexisted within a single buildings. But as the number of wage earners in manufacturing rose from 2.7 million in 1880 to 4.5 million in 1900 to 8.4 million in 1920， the number of huge plants like the Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia burgeoned， as did the size of theaverage plant. （The Baldwin Works had 600 employees in 1855， 3，000 in 1875， and 8，000 in 1900.） By 1920， at least in the northeastern United States where most of the nation's manufacturing wage earners were concentrated，three-quarters of those worked in factories with more than 100 employees and 30 percent worked in factories with more than 1，000 employees.1. The word "domains" in line 3 is closest in meaning to（A） fields（B） locations（C） organizations（D） occupations2. What can be inferred from the passage about the agricultural sector of the economy after the Civil War？（A） New technological developments had little effect on farmers.（B） The percentage of the total population working in agriculture declined.（C） Many farms destroyed in the war were rebuilt after the war.（D） Farmers achieved new prosperity because of better rural transportation.3. The word "fundamental" in line 7 is closest in meaning to（A） possible（B） basic（C） gradual（D） unique4. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as part of the "new factory system？"（A） A change in the organization of factories.（B） A growth in the complexity of factories.（C） An increase in the size of factories.（D） An increase in the cost of manufacturing industrial products.5. Which of the following statements about manufacturing before 1870 can be inferred from the passage？（A） Most manufacturing activity was highly organized.（B） Most manufacturing occurred in relatively small plants.（C） The most commonly manufactured goods were cotton presses.（D） Manufacturing and agriculture each made up about half of the nation's economy.6. The word "skilled" in line 16 is closest in meaning to（A） hardworking（B） expert（C） well-paid（D） industrial7. The word "presided over" in line 20 are closest in meaning to（A） managed（B） led to（C） worked in（D） produced8. The author mentions the Baldwin Locomotive Works in lines 23-24 because it was（A） a well-known metal-works（B） the first plant of its kind in Philadelphia（C） typical of the large factories that were becoming more common（D） typical of factories that consisted of a single buildingQuestions 20-28The sculptural legacy that the new United States inherited from its colonial predecessors was far from a rich one， and in fact， in 1776 sculpture as an art form was still in the hands of artisans and craftspeople. Stone carvers engraved their motifs of skulls and crossbones and other religious icons of death into the gray slabs that we still see standing today in old burial grounds. Some skilled craftspeople made intricately carved wooden ornamentations for furniture or architectural decorations，while others caved wooden shop signs and ships' figureheads. Although they often achieved expression and formal excellence in their generally primitive style， they remained artisans skilled in the craft of carving and constituted a group distinct from what we normally think of as "sculptors" in today's use of the word.On the rare occasion when a fine piece of sculpture was desired， Americans turned to foreign sculptors， as in the1770's when the cities of New York and Charleston，South Carolina，commissioned the Englishman Joseph Wilton to make marble statues of William Pitt. Wilton also made a lead equestrian image of King George III that was created in New York in 1770 and torn down by zealous patriots six years later. A few marble memorials with carved busts， urns， or other decorations were produced in England and brought to the colonies to be set in the walls of churches-as in King's Chapel in Boston. But sculpture as a high art， practiced by artists who knew both the artistic theory of their Renaissance-Baroque- Rococo predecessors and the various technical procedures of modeling，casting， and carving rich three-dimensional forms，was not known among Americans in 1776. Indeed， for many years thereafter， the United States had two groups from which to choose - either the local craftspeople or the imported talent of European sculptors.The eighteenth century was not one in which powerful sculptural conceptions were developed. Add to this the timidity with which unschooled artisans - originally trained as stonemasons，carpenters， or cabinetmakers - attacked the medium from which they were to make their images， and one understands more fully the development of sculpture made in the United States in the late eighteenth century.20. What is the main idea of the passage？（A） There was great demand for the work of eighteenth-century artisans.（B） Skilled sculptors did not exist in the United States in the 1770's.（C） Many foreign sculptors worked in the United States after 1776.（D） American sculptors were hampered by a lack of tools and materials.21. The word "motifs" in line 3 is closest in meaning to（A） tools（B） prints（C） signatures（D） designs22. The work of which of the following could be seen in burial grounds？（A） European sculptors（B） Carpenters（C） Stone carves（D） Cabinetmakers23. The word "other" in line 6 refers to（A） craftspeople（B） decorations（C） ornamentations（D） shop signs24. The word "distinct" in line 9 is closest in meaning to（A） separate（B） assembled（C） notable（D） inferior25. The word "rare" in line 11 is closest in meaning to（A） festive（B） infrequent（C） delightful（D） unexpected26. Why does the author mention Joseph Wilton in line 13？（A） He was an English sculptor who did work in the United States.（B） He was well known for his wood carvings（C） He produced sculpture for churches.（D） He settled in the United States in 1776.27. What can be inferred about the importation of marble memorials from England？（A） Such sculpture was less expensive to produce locally than to import （B） Such sculpture was not available in the United States.（C） Such sculpture was as prestigious as those made locally.（D） The materials found abroad were superior.28. How did the work of American carvers in 1776 differ from that of contemporary sculptors？（A） It was less time-consuming（B） It was more dangerous.（C） It was more expensive.（D） It was less refined.Question 29-39Large animals that inhabit the desert have evolved a number of adaptations for reducing the effects of extreme heat. One adaptation is to be light in color， and to reflect rather than absorb the Sun's rays. Desert mammals also depart from the normal mammalian practice of maintaining a constant body temperature. Instead of trying to keep down the body temperature deep inside the body， which would involve the expenditure of water and energy， desert mammals allow their temperatures to rise to what would normally be fever height， and temperatures as high as 46 degrees Celsius have been measured in Grant's gazelles. The overheated body then cools down during the cold desert night， and indeed the temperature may fall unusually low by dawn，as low as 34 degrees Celsius in the camel. This is an advantage since the heat of the first few hours of daylight is absorbed in warming up the body， and an excessive buildup of heat does not begin until well into the day.Another strategy of large desert animals is to tolerate the loss of body water to a point that would be fatal for non-adapted animals. The camel can lose up to 30 percent of its body weight as water without harm to itself， whereas human beings die after losing only 12 to 13 percent of their body weight. An equally important adaptation is the ability to replenish this water loss at one drink. Desert animals can drink prodigious volumes in a short time， and camels have been known to imbibe over 100 liters in a few minutes. A very dehydrated person，on the other hand， cannot drink enough water to rehydrate at one session， because the human stomach is not sufficiently big and because a too rapid dilution of the body fluids causes deathfrom water intoxication. The tolerance of water loss is of obvious advantage in the desert， as animals do not have to remain near a water hole but can obtain food from grazing sparse and far-flung pastures. Desert-adapted mammals have the further ability to feed normally when extremely dehydrated， it is a common experience in people that appetite is lost even under conditions of moderate thirst.29. What is the main topic of the passage？（A） Weather variations in the desert（B） Adaptations of desert animals（C） Diseased of desert animals（D） Human use of desert animals.30. According to the passage， why is light coloring an advantage to large desert animals？（A） It helps them hide from predators.（B） It does not absorb sunlight as much as dark colors.（C） It helps them see their young at night（D） It keeps them cool at night.31. The word "maintaining" in line 4 is closest in meaning to（A） measuring（B） inheriting（C） preserving（D） delaying32. The author uses of Grant's gazelle as an example of（A） an animal with a low average temperature（B） an animal that is not as well adapted as the camel（C） a desert animal that can withstand high body temperatures （D） a desert animal with a constant body temperature33. When is the internal temperature of a large desert mammal lower？（A） Just before sunrise（B） In the middle of the day（C） Just after sunset（D） Just after drinking34. The word "tolerate" in line 13 is closest in meaning to（A） endure（B） replace（C） compensate（D） reduce35. What causes water intoxication？（A） Drinking too much water very quickly（B） Drinking polluted water（C） Bacteria in water（D） Lack of water.36. What does the author imply about desert-adapted mammals？（A） They do not need to eat much food.（B） They can eat large quantities quickly（C） They easily lose their appetites.（D） They can travel long distances looking for food.37. Why does the author mention humans in the second paragraph？（A） To show how they use camels.（B） To contrast them to desert mammals.（C） To give instructions about desert survival.（D） To show how they have adapted to desert life.38. The word "obtain" in line 23 is closest in meaning to（A） digest（B） carry（C） save（D） get39. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an adaptation of large desert animals？（A） Variation in body temperatures（B） Eating while dehydrated（C） Drinking water quickly（D） Being active at night.Questions 40-50Rent control is the system whereby the local government tells building owners how much they can charge their tenants in rent. In the United States， rent controls date back to at least World War II.In 1943 the federal government imposed rent controls to help solve the problem of housing shortages during wartime. The federal program ended after the war， but in some locations，including New York City， controls continued. Under New York's controls， a landlord generally cannot raise rents on apartments as long as the tenants continue to renew their leases. In places such as Santa Monica， California， rent controls are more recent. They were spurred by the inflation of the 1970's， which，combined with California's rapid population growth， pushed housing prices， as well as rents， to record levels. In 1979 Santa Monica's municipal government ordered landlords to roll back their rents to the levels charged in 1978. Future rents could only go up by two-thirds as much as any increase in the overall price level.In any housing market， rental prices perform three functions：（1） promoting the efficient maintenance of existing housing and stimulating the construction of new housing，（2）allocating existing scarce housing among competing claimants，and （3） rationing use of existing housing by potential renters.One result of rent control is a decrease in the construction of new rental units. Rent controls have artificially depressed the most important long-term determinant of profitability - rents. Consider some examples. In a recent year in Dallas，Texas，with a 16 percent rental vacancy rate but no rent control laws， 11，000 new housing units were built. In the same year， in San Francisco， California， only 2，000 units were built. The major difference？ San Francisco has only a 1.6 percent vacancy rate but stringent rent control laws. In New York City， except for government-subsidized construction， the only rental units being built are luxury units， which are exempt from controls. In Santa Monica， California， new apartments are not being constructed. New office rental space and commercial developments are， however. They are exempt from rent controls.40. What does the passage mainly discuss？（A） The construction of apartments in the United States.（B） Causes and effects of rent control（C） The fluctuations of rental prices（D） The shortage of affordable housing in the United States.41. The word "They" in line 9 refers to（A） the tenants（B） their leases（C） places42. Which of the following was NOT a reason for the introduction of rent controls in Santa Monica， California？（A） Rapid population growth（B） Inflation（C） Economic conditions during wartime（D） Record-high housing prices43. The phrase "roll back" in lines 11-12 is closest in meaning to（A） credit（B） measure（C） vary（D） reduce44. The word "stimulating" in line 15 is closest in meaning to（A） experimenting with（B） identifying（C） estimating（D） encouraging45. It can be inferred that the purpose of rent control is to（B） promote construction（C） increase vacancy rates（D） decrease sales of rental units46. The word "depressed" in line 19 is closest in meaning to（A） saddened（B） created（C） lowered（D） defeated47. The information in the last paragraph supports which of the following statements？（A） San Francisco has eliminated its rent control laws.（B） Rent control leads to a reduction in the construction of housing units（C） Luxury apartments are rarely built when there is rent control（D） There is a growing need for government-subsidized housing.48. According to the passage， which of the following cities does NOT currently have rentcontrols？（A） Santa Monica（B） Dallas（C） San Francisco（D） New York City49. The word "stringent" in line 23 is closest in meaning to（A） straightforward（B） strict（C） expanded（D） efficient50. According to the passage， which of the following is NOT exempt from rent control？（A） Luxury apartments（B） Commercial development（C） Moderately priced apartments（D） Office space.注：本套试题第12题由于原图片原因，图片无法扫描，望读者谅。

1997年1月大学英语六级考试试题及参考答案Part Ⅰ Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section you will hear 10 short conversations. A t the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was s aid. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause， you must read the four suggested answers marked A)，B)，C)and D) and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example: You will hear:You will read: A)2 hours. B)3 hours.C)4 hours. D)5 hours.From the conversation we know that the two are talking about some work they will start at 9 o'clock in the morning and have to finish at 2 in the afternoon. Therefore, D)"5 hours" is the correct answer. You should choose ［D］ on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer ［A］［B］［C］［D］1. A) Their parents cut back the loan.B) The woman doesn't want Frank to take another English courseC) They can't pay the rent this month.D) The woman's boss refused to give her a raise.2. A) Ask Dr. Smith to alter his decision. B) Ask Dr. Smith to call the library.C) Get the book directly from Dr. Smith. D) Get Dr. Smith's written permission.3. A) $120 B) $108 C) $90 D) $404. A) He feels unsympathetic. B) He feels it's a pity.C) He feels it's unfair. D) He feels glad.5. A) Doing business. B) Taking pictures.C) Buying cameras. D) Making movies.6. A) Looking for an apartment. B) Looking for a job.C) Taking a suburban excursion. D) Asking the man for his opinions.7. A) She'll go to her uncle's.B) She has an appointment with her friend.C) She'll have an appointment with her friend.D) She'll have a visitor.8. A) He made a sudden turn. B) He drove the bus over a bicycle.C) He tried to avoid hitting the truck. D) He was driving too fast.9. A) He is curious. B) He is impatient.C) He is exhausted. D) He is satisfied.10. A) She didn't know how to use the new oven.B) She wanted her refrigerator to be fixed.C) There is something wrong with the oven.D) There is something wrong with the food.Section BDirections: In this section， you will hear 3 short passages. At t he end of each passage， you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C), and D). The mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 11 to l3 are based on the passage you have just heard.11. A) Because he led his teams to many championships.B) Because he set as many as 65 different records.C) Because he still played the game after he retired.D) Because he didn't stop playing even when he was seriously injured.12. A) He lost the final chance to win a championship.B) He was knocked out during one contest.C) He broke a bone in the wrist during a match.D) He was awarded with a $1.5 million house.13. A) To break the previous records.B) To buy a luxury house.C) To win one more championship for his team.D) To play against the New York team once again.Passage TwoQuestions 14 to l6 are based on the passage you have just heard.14. A) To enjoy a good story. B) To see the actors and actresses.C) To experience an exciting life. D) To escape their everyday life.15. A) They feel that everything on the screen is familiar to them.B) They are touched by the life stories of the actors and actresses.C) They try to turn their dreams into reality.D) They become so involved that they forget their own problems.16. A) Because they are well made and the stories are interesting.B) Because the heroes have to cope with many problems and frustrations.C) Because the characters in the movies are free to do whatever they like.D) Because good guys in the movies always win in the end.Passage ThreeQuestions 17 to 20 are based on the passage you have just heard.17. A) Because the bottle was empty and useless.B) Because he wanted to lighten the load of his small plane.C) Because the bottle might be useful to the native Africans.D) Because he wanted to amuse the local tribespeople.18. A) A message from the outside world. B) A warning from the gods.C) A symbol of misfortune. D) A gift from the gods.19. A) The local Africans are peace loving people.B) Soda bottles are very precious in some remote areas.C) A trivial thing may sometimes bring about undesirable consequences.D) Caution must be taken in introducing new technology.20. A) They thought that the gods were all crazy.B) They were isolated from the outside world.C) They enjoyed living in the peaceful desert.D) They worshipped the gods all the more after the incident.Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (35 minutes )Directions: There are 4 reading passages in this part. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them the re are four choices marked A)，B)，C) and D). you should dicide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet witha single line through the centre.Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following passage:More and more, the operations of our businesses, governments, and financial insitutions are controlled by information that exists only inside computer memories. Anyone clever enough to modify this information for his own purposes can reap substanitial rewards. Even worse, a number of people who have done this and been caught at it have managed to get away without punishment.It's easy for computer crimes to go undetected if no one checks up on what the computer is doing. But even if the crime is detected, the criminal may walk away not only unpunished but with a glowing recommendation from his former employers.Of course, we have no statistics on crimes that go undetected. But it's disturbing to note how many of the crimes we do know about were detected by accident, no t by systematic inspections or other security procedures. The computer criminals who have been caught may been the victims of uncommonly bad luck.For example, a certain keypunch(键盘打孔) operator complained of having to stay overtime to punch extra cards. Investigation revealed that the extra cards s he was being asked to punch were for dishonest transactions. In another case, dissatisfied employees of the thief tipped off(向……透露) the company that was being robbed.Unlike other lawbreakers, who must leave the country, commit suicide, or go to jail, computer criminals sometimes escape punishment, demanding not only that they not be charged but that they be given good recommendations and perhaps other benefits. All too often, their demands have been met.Why? Because company executives are afraid of the bad publicity that would result if the public found out that their computer had been misused. They hesitate at the thought of a criminal boasting in open court of how he juggled(耍弄 ) the most confidential records right under the noses of the company's executives, a ccountants , and security staff. And so another computer criminal departs with just the recommendations he needs to continue his crimes elsewhere.21. It can be concluded from the passage that __________.A) it is still impossible to detect computer crimes todayB) computer crimes are the most serious problem in the operation of financial institutionsC) computer criminals can escape punishment because they can't be detectedD) people commit computer crimes at the request their company22. It is implied in the third paragraph that __________.A) many more computer crimes go undetected than are discoveredB) the rapid increase of computer crimes is a troublesome problemC) most computer criminals are smart enough to cover up their crimesD) most computer criminals are smart enough to cover up their bad luck23. Which of the following is mentioned in the passage?A) A strict law against computer crimes must be enforced.B) Companies need to impose restrictions on confidential information.C) Companies will guard against computer crimes to protect their reputationD) Companies usually hesitate to uncover computer crimes.24. What may happen to computer criminals once they are caught?A) With a bad reputation they can hardly find another job.B) They will be denied access to confidential records.C) They may walk away and easily find another job.D) They must leave the country or go to jail.25. The passage is mainly about __________.A) why computer crimes are difficult to detect by systematic inspections.B) why computer criminals are often able to escape punishmentC) how computer criminals manage to get good recommendation from their formeremployersD) why computer crimes can't be eliminatedQuestions 26 to 30 are based on the following passage:It is often claimed that nuclear energy is something we cannot do without. W e live in a consumer society where there is an enormous demand for commercial products of all kinds. Moreover, an increase in industrial production is considered to be one solution to the problem of mass unemployment. Such an increase presumes an abundant and cheap energy supply. Many people believe that nuclear energy provides an inexhaustible and economical source of power and that it is therefore essential for an industrially developing society. There are a number of other advantagesin the use of nuclear energy. Firstly, nuclear power, except for accidents, is clean. A further advantage is that a nuclear power station can be run and maintained by relatively few technical and administrative staff. The nuclear reactor represents an enormous step in our scientific evolution and, whatever the anti nuclear group says, it is wrong to expect a return to more primitive sources of fuel. However, opponents of nuclear energy point out that nuclear power stations bring a direct threat not only to the environment but also to civil liberties.Furthermore, it is questionable whether ultimately nuclear power is a cheap source of energy. There have, for example, been very costly accidents in America , in Britain and, of course, in Russia. The possibility of increases in the cost of uranium(铀) in addition to the cost of greater safety provisions could p rice nuclear power out of the market. In the long run, environmentalists argue, nuclear energy wastes valuable resources and disturbs the ecology to an extent which could bring about the destruction of the human race. Thus, if we wish to survive, we cannot afford nuclear energy. In spite of the case against nuclear energy outlined above, nuclear energy programmes are expanding. Such an expansion assumes a continual growth in industrial production and consumer demands. However, it is doubtful whether this growth will or can continue. Having weighed up the arguments on both sides, it seems there are good economic and ecological reasons for sources of energy other than nuclear power.26. The writer's attitude toward nuclear energy is __________.A) indifferent B) favorable C) tolerant D) negative27. According to the opponents of nuclear energy, which of the following is true ofnuclear energy?A) Primitive B) Exhaustible C) Cheap D) Unsafe28. Some people claim that nuclear energy is essential because__________ .A) it provides a perfect solution to mass unemploymentB) it represents an enormous step forward in our scientific evolutionC) it can meet the growing demand of an industrially developing societyD) nuclear power stations can be run and maintained by relatively few technical andadministrative staff29. Which of the following statements does the writer support?A) The demand for commercial products will not necessarily keep increasing.B) Nuclear energy is something we cannot do without.C) Uranium is a good source of energy for economic and ecological reasons.D) Greater safety provisions can bring about the expansion of nuclear energyprogrammes.30. The function of the last sentence is to __________.A) advance the final argument.B) reflect the writer's attitude.C) reverse previously expressed thoughts.D) show the disadvantages of nuclear power.Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:Clothes play a critical part in the conclusions we reach by providing clues to who people are, who they are not, and who they would like to be. They tell us a good deal about the wearer's background, personality, status, mood, and social outlook.Since clothes are such an important source of social information, we can use them to manipulate people's impression of us. Our appearance assumes particular significance in the initial phases of interaction that is likely to occur. An elderly middle class man or woman may be alienated(疏远……) by a young adult who is dressed in an unconventional manner, regardless of the person's education, background, or interests.People tend to agree on what certain types of clothes mean. Adolescent girls can easily agree on the lifestyles of girls who wear certain outfits(套装), including the number of boyfriends they likely have had and whether they smoke or d rink. Newscasters, or the announcers who read the news on TV, are considered to be more convincing, honest, and competent when they are dressed conservatively. And collage students who view themselves as taking an active role in their inter personal relationships say they are concerned about the costumes they must wear to play these roles successfully. Moreover, many of us can relate instances in which the clothing we wore changed the way we felt about ourselves and how we act ed. Perhaps you have used clothing to gain confidence when you anticipated a stressful situation, such as a job interview, or a court appearance.In the workplace, men have long had well defined precedents and role models for achieving success. It has been otherwise for women. A good many women in the business world are uncertain about the appropriate mixture of "masculine" an d "feminine" attributes they should convey by their professional clothing. The variety of clothing alternatives to women has also been greater than that avail able for men. Male administrators tend to judge women more favorably for managerial positions when the women display less "feminine" grooming(打扮)-shorter hair, moderate use of make up, and plain tailored clothing. As one male administrator confessed, "An attractive woman is definitely going to get a longer interview, but she won't get a job."31. According to the passage, the way we dress __________.A) provides clues for people who are critical of usB) indicates our likes and dislikes in choosing a careerC) has a direct influence on the way people regard usD) is of particular importance when we get on in age32. From the third paragraph of the passage, we can conclude that young adults t end tobelieve that certain types of clothing can __________.A) change people's conservative attitudes toward their lifestyleB) help young people make friends with the opposite sexC) make them competitive in the job marketD) help them achieve success in their interpersonal relationships33. The word "precedent" (Line 1, Para.4) probably refers to __________ .A) early acts for men to follow as examplesB) particular places for men to occupy especially because of their importanceC) things that men should agree uponD) men's beliefs that everything in the world has already been decided34. According to the passage, many career women find themselves in difficult situationsbecause __________.A) the variety of professional clothing is too wide for them to chooseB) women are generally thought to be only good at being fashion modelsC) men are more favorably judged for managerial positionsD) they are not sure to what extent they should display their feminine qualitiesthrough clothing35. What is the passage mainly about?A) Dressing for effect. B) How to dress appropriately.C) Managerial positions and clothing. D) Dressing for the occasion.Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:The more women and minorities make their way into the ranks of management, t he more they seem to want to talk about things formerly judged to be best left unsaid. The newcomers also tend to see office matters with a fresh eye, in the process sometimes coming up with critical analyses of the forces that shape everyones experience in the organization.Consider the novel views of Harvey Coleman of Atlanta on the subject of getting ahead. Coleman is black. He spent 11 years with IBM, half of them working in management development, and now serves as a consultant to the likes of AT&T, Co ca Cola, Prudential, and Merch. Coleman says that based on what he's seen at bi g companies, he weighs the different elements that make for long term career success as follows: performance counts a mere 10%, image, 30%; and exposure, a full 60%. Coleman concludes that excellent job performance is so common these days that while doing your work well may win you pay increases, it won't secure you the big promotion. He finds that advancement more often depends on how many people know you and your work, and how high up they are.Ridiculous beliefs? Not to many people, especially many women and members of minority races who, like Coleman, feel that the scales(障眼物) have dropped fro m their eyes. "Women and blacks in organizations work under false beliefs," says Kaleel Jamison, a New York based management consultant who helps corporation s deal with these issues. "They think that if you work hard, you'll get ahead-t hat someone in authority will reach down and give you a promotion." She adds, "Most women and blacks are so frightened that people will think they've gotten ahead because of their sex or color that they play down(使不突出) their visibility." Her advice to those folks: learn the ways that white males have traditionally used to find their way into the spotlight.36. According to the passage, "things formerly judged to be best left un said" (Line 2,Para.1) probably refers to "__________".A) criticisms that shape everyone's experienceB) the opinions which contradict the established beliefsC) the tendencies that help the newcomers to see office matters with a fresh eyeD) the ideas which usually come up with usually come up with new ways of managementin the organization37. To achieve success in your career, the most important factor, accordi ng to thepassage, is to __________.A) let your superiors know how good you areB) project a favorable image to the people around youC) work as a consultant to your superiorsD) perform well your tasks given by your superiors38. The reason why women and blacks play down their visibility is that th ey __________.A) know that someone in authority will reach down and give them a promotionB) want to give people the impression that they work under false beliefsC) don't want people to think that their promotions were due to sex or colorD) believe they can get promoted by reason of their sex or color39. The author is of the opinion that Coleman's beliefs are __________ .A) biased B) popular C) insightful D) superficial40. The best title for this passage would be __________.A) Role of Women and Minorities in ManagementB) The Importance of Being VisibleC) Job Performance and AdvancementD) Sex and Career SuccessPart Ⅲ Vocabulary and Structure (20 minutes)Directions: There are 30 incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A)，B)，C) and D). Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer She et with a single line through the centre.41. As a _____ actor, he can perform, sing, dance and play several kinds of musicalinstruments.A) flexible B) versatile C) sophisticated D) productive42. There are not many teachers who are strong ______ of traditional methods in Englishteaching.A) sponsors B) contributors C) advocates D) performers43. We managed to reach the top of the mountain, and half an hour later we began to ___.A) ascend B) descend C) decline D) plunge44. Competition, they believe, __________ the national character than corrupt it.A) enforces B) confirms C) intensifies D) strengthens45. The accident __________ him of his sight and the use of hi s legs.A) excluded B) disabled C) deprived D) gripped46. On weekends my grandma usually __________ a glass of wine.A) subscribes to B) engages in C) hangs on D) indulges in47. The people living in these apartments have free _______ to that swimming pool.A) access B) excess C) excursion D) recreation48. At the party we found that shy girl __________ her mother all the time.A) depending on B) coinciding with C) adhering to D) clinging to49. When a psychologist does a general experiment about the human mind,h e selectspeople __________ and ask them questions.A) at length B) at random C) in essence D) in bulk50. I think she hurt my feelings __________ rather than by accident as she claimed.A) virtually B) deliberately C) literally D) appropriately51. Even though he was guilty, the __________ judge did not send him to prison.A) merciful B) impartial C) conscientious D) conspicuous52. The education ______ for the coming year is about $4 billion, which is much morethan what people expected.A) allowance B) reservation C) budget D) finance53. They had fierce __________ as to whether their company should restore the traderelationship which was broken year ago.A) debate B) clash C) disagreement D) context54. They tossed your thoughts back and forth for over an hour, but still could not make__________ of them.A) impression B) comprehension C) meaning D) sense55. The politician says he will __________ the welfare of the people.A) prey on B) take on C) get at D) see to56. If you __________ the bottle and cigarettes, you'll be much healthier.A) take off B) keep off C) get off D) set off57. He was __________ to steal the money when he saw it lying on the table.A) dragged B) tempted C) elicited D) attracted58. Beijing somewhat short sighted, she had the habit of __________ at people.A) glancing B) peering C) gazing D) scanning59. Of the thousands of known volcanoes in the world, the _______ majority are inactive.A) tremendous B) demanding C) intensive D) overwhelming60. In general, matters which lie entirely within state borders are the______ concernof state governments.A) extinct B) excluding C) excessive D) exclusive61. The poetry of Ezra Pound is sometimes difficult to understand because it containsso many __________ references.A) obscure B) acute C) notable D) objective62. The mayor was asked to __________ his speech in order to allow his audience toraise questions.A) constrain B) conduct C) condense D) converge63. The morning news says a school bus __________ with a train at the junction and agroup of policemen were sent there immediately.A) bumped B) collided C) crashed D) struck64. Sometimes patients suffering from severe pain can be helped by "drug s" that aren'treally drugs at all ________ sugar pills that contain no a ctive chemical elements.A) or rather B) rather than C) but rather D) other than65. We are writing to the manager ____ the repairs recently carried out at the aboveaddress.A) with the exception of B) with the purpose ofC) with reference to D) with a view to66. When I said goodbye to her, she __________ the door.A) saw me at B) set me off C) sent me to D) showed me to67. In the meantime,the question facing business is whether such researchis _____ thecosts.A) worth B) worth of C) worthy D) worthwhile68. During the nineteen years of his career, France Batiste has won the ____ of a wideaudience outside Italy.A) enjoyment B) appreciation C) evaluation D) reputation69. Although most dreams apparently happen __________, dream activity may be provokedby external influences.A) spontaneously B) simultaneously C) homogeneously D) instantaneously70. He is holding a ______ position in the company and expects to be promoted soon.A) subordinate B) succeeding C) successive D) subsequentPart Ⅳ Short Answer Questions (15 minutes )Directions: In this part there is a short passage with five questions or incomplete statements. Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest possible words.Joe Templer should have known better: after all, he works for a large auto insurance company. It won't hurt to leave the key in the truck this once, he thought, as he filled his gas tank at a self service gas station. But moments latte r as he was paying the money he saw the truck being driven away.In 1987,1.6 million motor vehicles were stolen in the United States-one every 20 seconds. If current trends continue, experts predict annual vehicle thefts could exceed two million by the end of the decade.Vehicle theft is a common phenomenon, which has a direct impact on over four million victims a year. The cost is astonishing.Many police officials blame professional thieves for the high volume of thefts. It is a major money maker for organized crime. Typically, stolencars are taken to pieces and the parts sold to individuals. But as many as 200,000 cars a re smuggled out of the country every year. Most go to Latin America, the Middle East and Europe.Only about 15 percent car thefts result in an arrest, because few police departments routinely conduct in depth auto investigations. When thieves are arrested, judges will often sentence them to probation(缓刑), not immediately put them in prison because the prisons are overcrowded with violent criminals.One exception is a Michigan program that assigns 92 police officers to work full time on the state's 65,000 car theft cases a year. Since 1986, when the effort began, the state's auto theft rate has fallen from second in the nation to ninth.How can you protect your car? If you live in a high theft area or drive an expensive model, consider a security system. It may cost anywhere from $25 to $1, 000. Some systems engage automatically simply removing the key disables the fuel pump and the starter. When cars are equipped with such systems, t hefts may drop by one third. In some states, you may be able to use a device that transmits radio signals, allowing stolen cars to be tracked by police.Questions:71. What is the passage mainly about?_______________________________________________.72. What does the author think Joe Templer should be blamed for?_______________________________________________.73. How serious did the author predict the annual vehicle theft could in the UnitedStates in 1989?_______________________________________________.74. What are the two ways thieves sell the stolen cars?_______________________________________________.75. What type of security system can help the police track down a stolen。

1999年1月托福听力文字-托福考试99年1月托福听力文字1. Why are you leaving so early? The movie doesn't start till seven.I don't want to be at the traffic there. It's a nightmare on the express way during rush hour.What does the man mean? (A)2. Excuse me, but could you tell me how to get to the Excelsior Hotel? I thought it was on this corner but I seem to have made a mistake.Hmm. I'm sorry. Maybe you should try calling them. There is a phone over there by the candy store.What does the woman suggest the man do? (C)3. Can I borrow your calculus textbook? I left mine in the classroom. And it was gone when I went back.That happened to me once. I'd almost given up on finding ituntil I checked it at the lost-and-found at the information desk downstairs in the lobby.What does the woman imply about the man should do? (D)4. Did you see the diamond ring Bill gave to Linda?I sure did. It must have cost him an arm and a leg.What does the woman imply about the ring (C)5. I'm always late for my morning classes. It's because of all the traffic out near where I live.Well, you wouldn't have that problem if you move into our campus.What does the man suggest the woman do? (D)6. Jennifer is going to the shore again this weekend.Well, she's always been a beach person.What can be inferred about Jennifer. (A)7. Hey, Larry. Wanna meet a few of us for coffee in a little while?Hmm. I would if I weren't so far behind in this reading I'mdoing for history.What will the man probably do? (A)8. Oh, something in this room is making my eyes edge. I must be allergic to something.Hmm. I wonder what it is.What does the woman want to know? (C)9. My brother is coming this weekend and I thought three of us could go out to dinner Saturday night. Any suggestions?It's up to you. I don't know the restaurants around here that well. So you know a better place to go than me.What does the man mean? (B)10. Can I get a ride into the office with you tomorrow?Another day would be fine. But I got to be downtown for a meeting first thing in the morning.What does the woman imply? (D)11. After two weeks of tennis lessons I think I finally managed to improve my backhand.Like my mom always says: "Practice makes perfect."What does the woman mean? (B)12. I just heard about your acceptance into law school. Do you think you will be able to join your brother's firm when you graduate?Not likely. He is a tax lawyer and I'm going to major in criminal law.What does the woman imply? (D)13. Could you give me a ride to the dean's office? My interview for the scholarship is in an hour.Don't you have anything else to wear other than that sweater?What does the woman imply? (D)14. Well, if you are seriously considering buying a car, I'm trying to get rid of mine. All it needs is some new paint.Thanks. But most used cars end up being more trouble than they are worth.What will the man probably do? (C)15. Did you watch that comedy special on TV last night? I don'tthink I ever laughed so hard.Don't even talk to me about it. The only night I really wanted to watch something and we had a power fail in my building.What does the woman mean? (A)16. Do you think it'll be able to get this ink stain out of my pants?It won't be a problem but I'll need to send them over to the main cleaning facility. That's an extra day's time.What does the woman mean? (A)17. You'll have to be a lot more persuasive if you want to convince the committee to accept your proposal.I'm not sure what else I could say. Besides I don't think they will reject it.What does the woman mean? (C)18. I'm having trouble slicing the bread with this knife.Oh. Sorry about that. I haven't gotten around to sharpening it yet.What can be inferred about the knife? (B)19. Do you know if Sarah has reserved the room for the committee meeting yet?No. But if she hasn't we should have her try to get it at the auditorium.We'll need the space.What does the woman want Sarah to do? (C)20. I lost the piece of paper Laura gave me. You know, the one with her address on it.You might be able to find it listed in the phone book/What does the woman mean? (D)21. I heard on the radio that not only is it going to be super hot tomorrow but also the humidity's going way up.Sounds like I'm going to have to find an air-conditioned place to be in.What does the man mean? (B)22. I can't concentrate on this final report any longer. Maybe Ishould take a nap before we continue.You know they say the physical activity makes you more alert.What does the woman imply? (B)23. I hope you like the novel I lent you. I wasn't sure whether it was the kind of book you would be interested in.You know, I had the same doubt at first. But once I started I simply couldn't put it down.What does the man mean? (C)24. The museum exhibit that our professor recommended just closed. Last day yesterday.Oh. I was really looking forward to seeing it.What does the man mean? (C)25. If George misses one more meeting we are going to have to find one new committee secretary.We'd better give him a n ultimatum.What does the man suggest they do? (B)1 2 3。

96年1月托福听力文字1. It's such a nice day. Why don't we have lunch outside?OK. Bur let's find someplace that's not too noisy.What does the man mean?(A) He can't go too far away.(B) The cafeteria isn't too noisy.(C) He prefers to eat in a quiet place.(D) It won't be easy to find a restaurant.2. Look at the time. I'm going to miss my bus.Don't worry. I'll drive you to the stop. And if the us has already left I can get you to your apartment.What does the woman mean?(A) She will help the man get home.(B) She has to go home soon.(C) The man should stop using the bus.(D) The bus will not leave for a long time.3. Can you recommend a hotel in New York?Well, I can think of several. What's your budget like?What does the man imply?(A) He can recommend several cities that are worth visiting.(B) There are many reasons to visit New York.(C) The woman can't afford to visit New York.(D) He knows of hotels at a variety of prices.4. Any messages for me?Someone did call. But there was so much static I couldn't make out what he was saying. What does the woman mean?(A) She forgot to write down the message.(B) She had to try several times to get her call through.(C) She didn't understand the caller's message.(D) She didn't get to the phone on time.5. Didn't George give a great speech?Are you serious?What can be inferred about the woman?(A) She didn't hear the speech.(B) She thinks that George is a fine speakers.(C) She doesn't like serious talks.(D) She disagrees with the man's opinion.6. Can I open a checking account here?I'm sorry. You'll have to step over to the manager's desk.What does the woman imply?(A) The manager is away from her desk.(B) She's unsure about the bank's policy.(C) The man cannot open an account.(D) New accounts are handled（解决） by the manager.7. Now that I've finished my exams. I'm going to relax and go to a movie tonight. Lucky you! I've still got two finals to take.What can be inferred about the woman?(A) Her easiest exam is tonight.(B) She wishes she could go to a movie.(C) She usually has good luck on exams.(D) She did well on two of her exams.8. It's very nice of you to give me your tickets for the play.Please. Don't mention it. I'm going to be out of town this weekend anyway.What can be inferred about the man?(A) He'll go to the play with the woman.(B) He can't go to the play.(C) He doesn't want people to know where he's going.(D) He's already seen the play.9. I almost forgot. I still owe you ten dollars from the other night.Do you have change for a twenty?Oh--. Not at the moment. Let's just straighten it out some other time.What does the woman mean?(A) She will owns the man some money.(B) She wants to borrow ten dollars.(C) The man should pay her later.(D) The man should forget about the debt（债务）.10. Hey! What happened to all that food we bought? The refrigerator is empty.My little brother with a big appetite was here. He really combed these out.What does the man mean?(A) His brother ate the food that was in the refrigerator.(B) His brother helped him clean the refrigerator.(C) He and his brother went out to eat.(D) He and his brother bought a lot of food.11. I'm taking Prof. Bam's course next semester. Anything I need to know about it?If I were you. I'll take careful notes. Her exams are based on her lectures.What advice does the man give the woman?(A) Take a course from another professor.(B) Concentrate on the textbook, not the lectures.(C) Borrow his notes to study for exams.(D) Pay attention to what is said in class.12. I'm glad you finally decided to go skiing with us next week.I still have to get my supervisor to agree to it.What does the woman imply?(A) She doesn't know if she can take time off（抽出） from work.(B) She'll invite her supervisor to go skiing.(C) She'll not sure she wants to go.(D) She has been planning the trip for a long time.13. Did you see the college newspaper? They did a story on our voter registration campaign.I did. Maybe it'll spark some interest on campus. Without more volunteers we'll never meet our goal.What does the man mean?(A) They don't have room for any more volunteers.(B) He hopes the story will raise money for the newspaper.(C) More people need to get involved in the campaign.(D) Vote registration is controversial（争论旳） on campus.14. Have you net the new sales manager yet?We've been introduced about three times, he seems a little forgetful.What can be inferred about the sales manager?(A) He enjoys meeting people.(B) He doesn't remember people's names.(C) He forgot to introduce the woman.(D) He was supposed to meet the woman at 3:0015. Excuse me, but do you happen to have some change for the paring meter?No. But if you go into the restaurant you'll probably be able to change a dollar bill.What does the woman want to do?(A) Eat lunch.(B) Go to the park.(C) Park the car.(D) Get change for park.16. I am going to tell that neighbor of mine to turn down that music once and for all.I see why you are angry. But I've always found that the polite route is the most effective.What does the man mean?(A) Most neighbors are as noisy as the woman's.(B) He'd like to know why the woman is angry.(C) The woman is too polite to her neighbors.(D) Talking to the neighbors courteously（有礼貌地） might be the best solution.17. I love your new sofa. But why don't you put it over there under the window?Oh, but the plants are doing well on the table there.What does the man imply?(A) He agrees with the woman.(B) He'll take the plants off the table.(C) The woman should sit by the window.(D) He wants his plants to get plenty of light.18. At the rate of its being used, the copier is not going to make it through the rest of the year. The year? It's supposed to be good for five.What does the woman say about the copier?(A) It should last（持续） much longer than one year.(B) It is already five years old.(C) It is the best available.(D) It isn't as good as the previous one.19. I've been invited to a dinner party at Janet's. Do you think should bring something?You could pick up a cake. Chocolate is her favorite.What does the woman suggest the man do?(A) Bring dessert.(B) Buy a box of candy.(C) Take Janet to the party.(D) Give Janet the cake recipe（处方）.20. I'm sorry I missed your soccer game. But I had the flu.Don't worry about it. We couldn't have played worse.What does the woman mean?(A) She was worried when the man didn't come.(B) The game was canceled.(C) The team played quite badly.(D) Their opponents were easy to best（v打败，击败a最佳旳）.21. Do you feel like watching the evening news?You ought to stay away from me. I have a bad could and wouldn't want you to catch it.What does the woman mean?.(A) She'd like to watch the news else where since her room is cold.(B) She's angry with the man and would like him to leave.(C) She doesn't like watching the news.(D) She doesn't want the man to get sick.22. Hew! It's a real scorcher today.And the forecasters are saying there is no end in sight.What does the man imply?(A) Weather is difficult to forecast.(B) The heat wave is about to end.(C) He hasn't seen a weather forecast.(D) It's going to be hot for a while.23. Uh-uh. Look I'm going to be a little late for class. I hope Prof. Clark does start on time today. Are you kidding? You can set your watch by the start of his class.What can be inferred about Prof. Clark?(A) He has been unpredictable lately.(B) He is usually punctual（准时旳，正点旳）.(C) He advised his students to wear watches to class.(D) He rarely notices when students are late.24. Are you keeping count on the news from home since you've been here?I've been getting weekly updates.What does the man mean?(A) He gets more news than he can keep up with.(B) He listens to the news several times a day.(C) He gets reports from home every week.(D) he calls home every other week.25. Well, what did you think of the theater director?You mean Emily Thompson? She was away attending a conference.What does the man mean?(A) He enjoys meeting the director.(B) He met the director at a conference.(C) The director was at the theater.(D) He didn't see the director.26. That movie was awful. And yet it got such great reviews.It was hardly worth the price of admission.What does the man mean?(A) The movie was more expensive than he thought it would be.(B) He had waned（亏缺） the woman about the movie.(C) The woman didn't tell him about the reviews.(D) He agrees with the woman about the movie.27. I'm just looking for bike that will me get to the library and back.With the roll of the way they are you'll need a sturdy one.What does the woman imply?(A) The library is within walking distance.(B) The streets are not in good condition.(C) The man should get a car instead.(D) The man should exercise more.28. I'll take this suit. It fits me really well. And while I amend it I like the shirt and the tie too. We have some nice socks that match.What does the woman mean?(A) That color looks good on the man.(B) The man could also buy some socks.(C) The shirt is not the same color as the socks.(D) The man's socks match his shirt well.29. Sorry I didn't see you on the news.Yeah. And it's not likely they are going to rebroadcast it anytime soon.What does the man imply?(A) The woman missed her chance to see him on television.(B) The interview will be rebroadcast soon.(C) He saw the woman on the news.(D) The woman should have read his newspaper article.30. The science exhibit is opening today. You are coming with me this afternoon, aren't you?I have too much work to do for tomorrow.What does the man mean?(A) The show will not start until tomorrow.(B) He's planning to work this afternoon.(C) He must do lot of work tomorrow.(D) He plans to attend the opening.PART B31-34 Conversation between a student and guidance counselor*Hello, John. You must be pleased. After all how many students are lucky enough to have been accepted at their first and their second choices?*Not many I know. But I'm not sure yet which one to choose.*Well, you seem to have doubts about the state university. But its biology department has a fine reputation. What more could a biology major want?*Yeah. And they also have internships for seniors. But a friend told me that for the first two years some lectures have a hundred and fifty students. You probably wouldn't get to know any of your teachers.*Well, you might actually. Because those classes also have small discussion sections. Twice a week, and have no more than twenty students.*I know. But I've heard that they are usually taught by graduate students. At White Stone College all classes are taught by professors.*What about Sating? Do you prefer a small town like White Stone? Or a bigger place like the state capital?*That doesn't matter to me. What I do care about is getting individual attention from the faculty than making friends.*Look, I've known you for four years now and you seen to be a pretty outgoing person. I don't think you have any trouble making friends at the state university. It sounds to me that you are learning toward White Stone though?*I am. The only problem is that the White Stone's tuition is really high and I'm not sure I can afford it.*You could still apply for a student loan or sign up for a work-study program. *Yeah. I think I'll look into that.31. Why did the man go to see the woman?(A) To apply for a student loan.(B) To discuss a decision he has to make.(C) To ask for a letter of recommendation.(D) To find out which colleges accepted him.32. What concern does the man have about the state university?(A) The laboratories are not well equipped.(B) The classes are too large.(C) It's too expensive.(D) It's too far away from home.33. What does the man consider to be an advantage of the White Stone College?(A) It has a beautiful campus.(B) Professors regularly publish their results.(C) It's in an urban setting.(D) Faculty members interact with students.34. What is the man likely to do in the near future?(A) Investigate borrowing money for college.(B) Choose a new major.(C) Accept an internship at the state university.(D) Look for a job as a biologist.35-39 Conversation between two students.*Hi, Claire. How does it feel to be back on campus?*Keach, hi. Well, to tell you the truth, I have mixed feelings.*Oh, why?*I have this great summer job that I really hated to leave. I worked at the wild life research center in Maryland.*That makes sense for a genetic major. What did you do? Clean the cages?*This is a wild life center, not a zoo. This place breeds endangered species and tries to prepare them for life in the wild.*You mean the endangered species like the tiger and the panda?*Well, endangered species, yes. But not tigers or pandas. I was working with whooping cranes and sand tail cranes. It was really neat. I taught the baby crane how to eat and drink, and I help the vet to give medical check-ups.*I can see why it was hard to leave that job. But how did you teach a bird how to eat and drink?*We covered ourselves up with clothes and used puppets made out of stuffed cranes to show the baby chicks what to do. Then the chicks copied what the puppets did.*Clothes? Puppets? Sounds like fun.*It was. The clothes and puppets are the key tool of this. We all covered ourselves up, the scientists, the vets, the genial stock, everybody. You see, baby cranes will become attached to their care-takers.*So if the care-taker is a person, the crane will stay in places where people are.*Yeah. And their chances for survival aren't very good. But by covering ourselves and by using birds puppets the chicks are more likely to seek out other birds rather than people. And their transition to the wild has a better chance of being successful.*A chance of being successful? Hasn't this been done before?*It's been done with sand tail cranes and everyone is optimistic about its work with whooping cranes too.*Yeah. It's exciting, isn't that?35. Why does the woman say she has a mixed feelings?(A) She wasn't quite ready to come back to campus.(B) There are more endangered species in zoos than in the wild.(C) The birds won't learn to keep away from people.(D) She might change her major.36. What was the woman's job?(A) Counting wildlife.(B) Cleaning cages.(C) Training baby birds.(D) Making puppets.37. What is the goal of the wild life center?(A) To prepare endangered species for life in the wild.(B) To breed（哺育） animals to sell to zoos.(C) To study animal behavior in the wild.(D) To increase the public's understanding of endangered species.38. Why does the man mention the tigers and pandas?(A) He once had a job in a zoo.(B) They're familiar examples of endangered species.(C) He's interesting in the genetics of mammals.(D) They also become attached to humans.39. Why do the staff members cover themselves with clothes as they work?(A) So that they are protected from scratches（抓，挠） by the crane's talons（爪）.(B) So that they aren't exposed to infectious（传染旳） diseases.(C) So that the chicks can be examined in a sterile（不育旳，无菌旳） environment.(D) So that the chicks don't become dependent on human.PART C TALKS40 to 42 A lecture in a architectural design course.In 1871 the first passenger elevators were used in office buildings and allowed architects to build higher than people could comfortably walk. Another innovation was in building technique. In 1885 the steel skeleton was introduced and allowed for the construction of tall building that could withstand high winds. We take for granted some of the other inventions that enabled people to live and work in skyscrapers. For example, few people realized that the telephone was necessary for vertical communication and that flush toilet and vacuum incinerator made waste disposal possible. Now as we entered the age of super skyscraper, some with more than 200 floors, we see the need for even more technological innovations. In the area of heating and cooling systems for example. For all their benefits, these super tall building do cause problems though. For one thing they place enormous train on parking and traffic row in urban areas. But let's leave behind these technical concerns and move on to consider some of the design elements that have come to characterize the age of the skyscraper.40. What does the professor mainly discuss?(A) The development of the modern skyscraper.(B) The skyscraper's effect on urban areas.(C) Problems with future skyscraper construction.(D) Safety regulations for skyscraper design.41. What does the professor say about the invention of the elevator?(A) It created design problems for architects.(B) It was needed for transporting construction materials.(C) It enabled architects to design taller office buildings.(D) It made skyscrapers more expensive to build.42. What will the professor probably discuss next?(A) Projected changes in the building code.(B) Design features of modern skyscrapers.(C) Strategies for reducing traffic congestion（拥挤）.(D) Strategies for reducing traffic congestion.43 to 46 Talk in an introductory biology class.Good morning. Let me welcome all the new members of the ski patrol. My name is Brenda Peters and I've been a ski-patroller for nearly three years. After working in offices and restaurants I find this job very satisfying. After all, if you love the outdoors, it's a great job. You won't get rich but you';; get in great shape and you will be able to help people everyday. And for me the best part of the job is giving ski lessons I've made a lot of friends that way. Of course your main responsibilities will involve ensuring the safety of everyone who skis here. All trails have to be checked daily to make sure they are groomed probably. You also will have to be watching out constantly for people who aren't skiing safely, or who may think they are better skiers than they really are. And to help those who are injured, you'll have to know basic first aid. Tomorrow you will begin training in a first aid system that skiers specifically to the outdoors. We pride ourselvesin our ability to get people off the mountain quickly and safely. OK, so you are free to explore the slopes for the test of the day. All in all, I think that being a ski patroller is great job I hope you will all feel the same way.43. What does the speaker mainly discuss?(A) The duties of a ski patroller.(B) The health benefits of an outdoor job.(C) What ski patrollers teach skiers.(D) The importance of first - aid techniques in a ski patrol.44. According to the speaker, what is one advantage of working on a ski patrol?44. (A) High salary.(B) Job security.(C) Job satisfaction.(D) Employee health insurance.45. What does the speaker say she likes most about giving ski lessons?(A) It provides an extra source of income.(B) It improves her own skiing techniques.(C) It gives her the opportunity to meet people.(D) It helps her stay in shape.46. According to the speaker, what is one of the man responsibilities of ski patroller?(A) To predict weather patterns.(B) To maintain safe skiing conditions.(C) To help skiers to improve their physical.(D) To compete in ski competitions and races.47-50 A lecture given in a geology class.If you flew over certain parts of Nebraska and Texas by plane, you might notice some large areas appearing as bright green circles many hundreds of feet across. This green is unusual in the high plains area where the climate is very dry. These green patches are the result of a new technique for mining the underground water. In this technique, miners bore deep holes in the ground until they reach a special geological formation called ocheropher. The water which has collected in this ocherophers for hundreds of years in called fossil water or ground water. It pumped up through the bored hole and spray over the land to irrigate the crops. Raising crops such as cotton and wheat, water in this way creates the fertile green areas that contrasts vividly with the natural brown of the plains. Crop yields have increase dramatically. However they've created a serious environmental problem. The problem is that the water is being removed from many ocherophers faster than it can be replenished naturally. Ground water levels have dropped rapidly and it's becoming more difficult and expensive to get this water. In some parts of Texas, water levels in some of the ocherophers have declined cess of using water faster than it can be replaced is wide-spread and serious.47. What does the speaker mainly discuss?(A) The geological features of Nebraska and Texas.(B) Fluctuations in rainfall amounts in the desert.(C) An inventive（发明旳） irrigation method.(D) A new solution to an environmental problem.48. What benefits have resulted from the technique?(A) New varieties of corn have been developed.(B) The crops need less fertilizer（肥料）.(C) Farmers can now monitor crop growth.(D) Crop yields are much greater.49. What is happening to ground water?(A) It's being drained（减少，耗尽，排干） from Nebraska to Texas.(B) It's being pumped out.(C) It's becoming contaminated with oil.(D) It's becoming much warmer.50. What does the speaker imply about ground water?50. (A) It can be seen from an airplane.(B) It's most likely polluted.(C) It's usually a bright green color.(D) The supply may be exhausted soon.。