20140118托福考试听力考题回顾

鎵樼IBT鑰冭瘯2014骞寸湡棰?(鎬诲垎锛?20.00锛屽仛棰樻椂闂达細90鍒嗛挓)涓€銆亄{B}}SPEAKING{{/B}}(鎬婚鏁帮細0锛屽垎鏁帮細0.00)浜屻€亄{B}}Speaking Question 1{{/B}}(鎬婚鏁帮細1锛屽垎鏁帮細20.00)1.Describe an activity that you plan to do in the near future. Explain why, and include reasons and details in your response.锛堝垎鏁帮細20.00锛?/div>__________________________________________________________________________________________ 姝ｇ‘绛旀锛?topic For my part, having a visit at Mongolia has been deeply kept in my mind until recently. reason 1 The main reason is that early in my childhood, I have dreamed of riding horses on the boundless grassland, to have an experience of living a life without boundaries, and most importantly, to see the wide horizons of that magnificent region. reason 2 Furthermore, it would not be long that my lifelong dream would come true, and crucially, I should seize the opportunity now for there would not be another chance in the future. conclusion For these two reasons I can't wait to play my travel to Mongolia!)瑙ｆ瀽锛?/div>涓夈€亄{B}}Speaking Question 2{{/B}}(鎬婚鏁帮細1锛屽垎鏁帮細20.00)2.Some believe taking notes is important in class while others believe that it is better to take few notes or not to take notes at all. Please explain your reasons and details in your response.锛堝垎鏁帮細20.00锛?/div>__________________________________________________________________________________________ 姝ｇ‘绛旀锛?topic As far as I'm concerned, making notes in class means wasting of time, and what you should do is listening intently to the lecturer. reason 1 Firstly, making notes is undoubtedly time consuming. The only thing it tests is your writing speed rather than your intellectual capability. In fact. we learn because we want to stimulate our minds, not to mechanically copy from what others have written down. reason 2 Secondly, learning is a course of interaction, you learn something from the teachers, and only by thinking can it become your own knowledge. So our attention should be directed towards the lecturers, and discuss with them when we meet Some questions, and the class time should be spent on understanding the materials rather than writing everything down without any thought. In the latter way, you actually don't acquire anything from the class. This is just the difference between a good student, and a great student. conclusion So I insist spend little time making notes in class.)瑙ｆ瀽锛?/div>鍥涖€亄{B}}Speaking Question 3{{/B}}(鎬婚鏁帮細1锛屽垎鏁帮細20.00)3.A Proposal from a StudentThe most essential dorm accessories may be the kitchen supplies. Dining halls are only open during certain hours of the day, which can be inconvenient when students need a late-afternoon snack or something to fuel an all-night study session. Therefore, a student has suggested adding a kitchen to the student dormitory, so that students would be able to cookregular meals and practice their cooking. The students could then prepare healthy food instead of relying on snacks or canned foods. There is ample room in a durra kitchen and the space should be used for right purpose.Now hear a conversation about the same topic.The man expresses his opinion of the proposal about adding kitchen to the dormitory, State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.锛堝垎鏁帮細20.00锛?/div>__________________________________________________________________________________________ 姝ｇ‘绛旀锛?opinion The man does not agree to add a kitchen to the student dormitory. reason 1 One reason is that the place of dorm room is limited if students want to have some activities after class, such as watching TV or holding theme parties, so there would be no more room left for a kitchen in the dormitory. reason 2 The other reason is that as students they are so busy with their class assignments, they don't have any time to cook at all. Besides, some of them don't have the basic cooking skills. So learning to cook from a recipe book seems rather a waste of time.)瑙ｆ瀽锛歔鍚姏鍘熸枃] W: Hi, look. I think the school will be right if they follow this proposal. M: You really think so? I don't like it. Look, in the dorm room students should do all the activities except cooking, because recreational activities like holding parties, watching TV or films and etc can bring students invariably creative, inclusive and amazing fun, especially after having spent a whole day on their studies. Therefore, I believe the school should keep kitchens out of dormitories and leave more space for entertainment. W: That is true. In addition to full time study during the day, we all should have some fun and slow down. M: That's right! Our schedules are always fully packed with assignments, seminars, exams, or even part-time jobs. So making ourselves regular meals every day is something impossible for us. Also, some students don't know how to cook, and learning to cook from a recipe book will definitely consume a lot of time they would otherwise spend on their studies. W: That's right. Many students even never consider cooking in their dorm room. Eating in school's cafeteria is easy and can save them a lot of time. M: Absolutely! 浜斻€亄{B}}Speaking Question 4{{/B}}(鎬婚鏁帮細1锛屽垎鏁帮細20.00)4.Animal CommunicationCommunication is a process by which meaning is shared among living creatures. Animals communicate by combining multiple signals, like movements or sounds, in order to convey meaning. Though animal species cannot speak like human beings, they rely on a combination of movements or actions to make their intentions known. Examples of these include elaborate mating rituals, territorial dances, and various calls. By analyzing the bizarre patterns of animal behaviors, we can endeavor to understand them better.Now hear a talk on the same subject.Using examples from the reading and the lecture, explain how animals communicate by combining movements or actions.锛堝垎鏁帮細20.00锛?/div>__________________________________________________________________________________________ 姝ｇ‘绛旀锛?topic (reading) The reading is on the topic of animal communication. Though animals cannot speak a language as we do, they have their own methods to express meanings, that's by a mixture of certain movements and sounds. The professor sets how his own dog acts in two different situations as an example. example 1 First, if some unpleasant noises like atruck or a lawnmower annoys him, he will immediately run toward the noise, with his ears standing up. example 2 However, when he wants to play with another dog, you'll also see his ears bristling. But in such case he also wags his tail. What he wants to means is that he is happy. So the meaning of the same motion changes with different environments owing to combining of various signals in communication..)瑙ｆ瀽锛歔鍚姏鍘熸枃] M: Animal communication is simple, but sometimes one action can have two different meanings depending on the context. That's why it's important to read behaviors as a combination of signals. Let me give you an example. We all know that dogs are very expressive animals. In fact, dogs put many motions together to convey a feeling. Take my own dog as an example. Under two different circumstances he will exhibit the same behaviors. Only by taking his actions in combination can you understand what he is trying to express. My dog hates loud noises so when the garbage truck comes by our house or if our neighbors mow their lawns, his ears will stand up. In addition, he will run toward the noise and start barking. This means that he is agitated or angry. Now you might think that his ears standing up means he's angry., But his ears also stand up when he sees the neighbor's dog. This isn't because he is angry or irritated, but because he is happy. How can I tell? Well, he gets very excited and wags his tail vigorously when he wants to play with another dog. So this is an example of why we should view communication as a combination of behaviors. Sometimes, the same movements can mean two different things in two different contexts.鍏€亄{B}}Speaking Question 5{{/B}}(鎬婚鏁帮細1锛屽垎鏁帮細20.00)5.The speaking discusses two possible solutions to the man's problem. Describe the problem and the two solutions. Then state which of the two solutions you prefer and explain why.锛堝垎鏁帮細20.00锛?/div>__________________________________________________________________________________________ 姝ｇ‘绛旀锛?problem The man is in a trouble of publishing his article in the school newspaper. He had planned to attach some photos to the newspaper. But soon he found that these pictures were not developed properly and he could do nothing on it. solutions The woman gives him two possible options. He can publish the article without any pictures attached to the newspaper or take the place of such photos with new ones. best solution For me, the latter one may be better. reasons Because newspapers with more colorful and meaningful images will undoubtedly interest readers. So removing the pictures from the article would make it seem so sterile. Instead, the man can replace them with some new photos since there is still one day left before the deadline.)瑙ｆ瀽锛歔鍚姏鍘熸枃] W: Hello, dear. I haven't seen you since our seminar last week. How is everything going? M: I am fine. My article is about to be published on our school newspaper. W: Oh, that's great! But...you don't look very happy. What's going on? M: Some pictures I was supposed to attach to the newspaper have run into a little problem. I mean the photos developed are not clear. But the worst thing is that no one seems to know how to clean up and make them look perfect. W: Why not just publish the article without any pictures? M: No, I really can't do this because images are greatly required in order to capture students' attention to my article. Typically, younger readers like college students spend less time reading the newspaper than older readers. They would respond more favorably to interesting and informative pictures engaged in a story than to the scenario alone. So we need pictures to attract students to our newspaper. W: Yes, that makes sense to me. Magazines with more entertaining and colorful graphics usually attract a lot of young readers. So how much time is left before your article is published in the newspaper? M: I guess I have just one day left. W: Okay. Why don't you take some new pictures since youstill have some time? M: Maybe you're right! But there's only one day away from the scheduled day. Isn't it too late to take new pictures?涓冦€亄{B}}Speaking Question 6{{/B}}(鎬婚鏁帮細1锛屽垎鏁帮細20.00)ing points and examples from the talk, explain two strategies the professor gives for getting students to follow rules.锛堝垎鏁帮細20.00锛?/div>__________________________________________________________________________________________ 姝ｇ‘绛旀锛?topic The professor gives two advices on how to have students followed rules set down by a teacher. example 1 First of all, the teacher should explain the rule asclearly as he can. When the professor was teaching first grade, she forbade students to eat and drink in class. Such rule is certainly unpopular and most students contract the rule at first. However, the students began to follow it when they had known such rule was laid clown to help them focus their attention and study better through her detailed explanation. example 2 The second approach is to have the students built up a personal relationship on the rule. The professor prevented her students from cheating by having them signed a piece of paper in which they promised they would not cheat in the exam, With such paper posted in the front of the room by the teacher, the students would not even try to cheat in the exam because of their self-respect,)瑙ｆ瀽锛歔鍚姏鍘熸枃] W: Teachers have one of the toughest and most important jobs; therefore, it is critical to every nation's future to train good teachers. One key to being a good teacher is to set rules and boundaries for your students. But how do you get students to follow these rules? Here are two strategies you can employ. Firstly, it is important to explain the rule and why you are making it. Believe it or not, I used to teach at an elementary school. People don't like to be forced to do something, especially young children who think that teachers want to prevent them from having fun. So it's important to make them understand why a rule is in their best interest. Back when I was teaching first grade, I had a rule that prohibited eating or drinking in my class. In the beginning, lots of students didn't like it. But I explained that the rule was for their benefit. I didn't want them to be distracted by food during class or make a mess, which would interfere with their studies. After I told them my reasoning, my students began to follow the rule because they realized, it was for their own good. Another strategy is to make the students have a personal stake in the rule. Again, back in my elementary school days, I was very strict about cheating. But I didn't just have all the students say they will not cheat. Instead, I wrote a piece of paper saying that cheating was forbidden and made all the students sign it. I then posted it in the front of the class where everyone could see it. Because the students had made a promise using their names, their pride made it easier to uphold that promise. If they thought about cheating, they could see everyone's signatures in the front of the room and be reminded of how they should act.。

2014年英语专业八级考试真题听力SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY.Listen carefully and then a nswer the questionsthat follow.Mark the correct answer to each question on yo ur colored answer sheet.Questions1to5are based on an interview.At the end of the interview you will be given10seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview betweenOscar winning actress Angelina Jolieand Cianons Andre w DamonNow listen to the interview.1.What is the main purpose of Angelina's visit to Iraq?[A]To draw attention to the refugee crisis. [B]To look after refugees in Iraq.[C]To work for U.N.H.C.R. [D]To work out a plan for refugees.2.From the interview we know that Angelina_________.[A]was strongly opposed to officials’opinions[B]thought young kids should be given priority[C]was much worried about the lack of action[D]proposed that policies be ma de promptly3.Which of the following BEST explains what the global community should do?[A]To suspense the construction of schools.[B]To take prompt and effective actions.[C]To provide water and power supply.[D]To prevent instability and aggression.4.Accorciing to Angelina,what is the key issue in solving the refugee problem?[A]The current situation in Iraq. [B]The politics in the Middle East[C]Refugees returning to normal life. [D]International and domestic efforts.5Angelina saw her trip to Iraq significant because she could_________.[A help others know where the problems were[B]help bring NGOs back to the region[C]talk to different people there[D]read the official papersSETION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY.Listen carefully and then a nswer the questionsthat follow.Mark the correct answer to each question on yo ur colored answer sheet.Question6is based on the following news.At the end of the news item,you wil l be given10seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.6.What is the main idea of the news item?[A]Alitalia's attempt to help Wind Jet out.[B]Cancellation of flights at Rome Airport[C]Problems caused by Wind Jet's cash shortage. [D]Expected changes. Question7and8are based on the following news.At the end of the news item, you will be given20seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.7.What did the researchers discover in northern Kenya?[A]A human tooth. [B]A human skull.[C]Three species of humans. [D]Three human fossils.8.What was the significance of the discovery?[A]The findings were published in Nature.[B]It supported an existing assumption.[C]Most research questions were answered.[D]More research efforts were encouraged.Questions9and10are based on the following news.At the end of the news ite m,you will be given20seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.9.The airport originally decided to cover up the poster because__________[A]some international travelers complained[B]the art exhibition was to be pos tponed[C]other artists works were absent from ads[D]real-life models would appear on the scene10.What was the reaction of the National Galleries of Scotland?[A]Horrified. [B]Indignant. [C]Surprised. [D]Outraged.2011年英语专业八级考试真题听力PART ⅠLISTENING COMPREHENSION [35 MIN]SECTION B INTERVIEW In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on you colored answer sheet.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview.I. According to Dr. Harley, what makes language learning more difficult after a certain age?A. Differences between two languages.B. Declining capacity to learn syntax.C. Lack of time available.D. Absence of motivation.2. What does the example of Czech speakers show?A. It's natural for language learners to make errors.B. Differences between languages cause difficulty.C. There exist differences between English and Czech.D. Difficulty stems from either difference or similarity.3. Which of the following methods does NOT advocate speaking?A. The traditional method.B. The audio-lingual method.C. The immersion method.D. The direct method.4. Which hypothesis deals with the role of language knowledge in the learning process?A. The acquisition and learning distinction hypothesis.B. The comprehensible input hypothesis.C. The monitor hypothesis.D. The active filter hypothesis.5. Which of the following topics is NOT discussed during the interview?A. Causes of language learning difficulties.B. Differences between mother tongue and a second language.C. Theoretical conceptualization of second language learning.D. Pedagogical implementation of second language teaching.SECTION C NEWS BROADCAST In this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the best answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Question 6 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will he given 10 seconds to answer the question. Now listen to the news.6. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?A. Greyhound is Britain's largest bus and train operator.B. Currently Greyhound routes in Britain are limited,C. The coach starts from London every hour.D. Passengers are offered a variety of services.Questions 7 and 8 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.7. What does the news item say about the fires in Greece?A. Fires only occurred near the Greek capital.B. Fires near the capital caused casualties.C. Fires near the capital were the biggest.D. Fires near the capital were soon under control.8. According to the news, what measure did authorities take to light the fires?A. Residents were asked to vacate their homes,B. Troops were brought in to help the firefighters.C. Air operations and water drops continued overnight.D. Another six fire engines joined the firefighting operation.Questions 9 and 10 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions. Now listen to the news.9. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of the current decline in the Mexican economy?A. Fewer job opportunities in Mexico.B. Strong ties with the U.S. economy.C. Decline in tourism.D. Decline in tax revenues.10. Drop in remittances from abroad is mainly due toA. declining oil production.B. the outbreak of the MINI flu.C. the declining GDP in Mexico.D. the economic downturn in the U.S.2010年英语专业八级考试真题听力PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN) SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on ANSWER SHEET TWO.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview.1. According to Dr Johnson, diversity meansA. merging of different cultural identities.B. more emphasis on homogeneity.C. embracing of more ethnic differences.D. acceptance of more branches of Christianity.2. According to the interview, which of the following statements in CORRECT?A. Some places are more diverse than others.B. Towns are less diverse than large cities.C. Diversity can be seen everywhere.D. American is a truly diverse country.3.According to Dr Johnson, which place will witness a radical change in its racial makeup by 2025?A. MaineB. SelinsgroveC. PhiladelphiaD. California4.During the interview Dr Johnson indicates thatA. greater racial diversity exists among younger populations.B. both older and younger populations are racially diverse.C. age diversity could lead to pension problems.D. older populations are more racially diverse.5.According to the interview, religious diversityA. was most evident between 1990 and 2000.B. exists among Muslim immigrants.C. is restricted to certain places in the US.D. is spreading to more parts of the country.SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Question 6 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.6.What is the main idea of the news item?A. Sony developed a computer chip for cell phones.B. Japan will market its wallet phone abroad.C. The wallet phone is one of the wireless innovations.D. Reader devices are available at stores and stations.Question 7 and 8 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.7.Which of the following is mentioned as the government’s measure to control inflation?A. Foreign investment.B. Donor support.C. Price control.D. Bank prediction.8.According to Kingdom Bank, what is the current inflation rate in Zimbabwe?A. 20 million percent.B. 2.2 million percent.C. 11.2 million percent.D. Over 11.2 million percent.Question 9 and 10 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.9.Which of the following is CORRECT?A. A big fire erupted on the Nile River.B. Helicopters were used to evacuate people.C. Five people were taken to hospital for burns.D. A big fire took place on two floors.10.The likely cause of the big fire isA. electrical short-cut.B. lack of fire-satefy measures.C. terrorism.D. not know2009年英语专业八级考试真题听力PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN)SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will needthem to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will begiven two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.SECTION B INTERVIEWIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Questions 1 to 5 are based on an interview. At the end of the interview you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions.Now listen to the interview.1. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Toastmasters was originally set up to train speaking skills.B. Toastmasters only accepts prospective professional speakers.C. Toastmasters accepts members from the general public.D. Toastmasters is an exclusive club for professional speakers.2. The following are job benefits by joining Toastmasters EXCEPTA. becoming familiar with various means of communication.B. learning how to deliver messages in an organized way.C. becoming aware of audience expectations.D. learning how to get along with friends.3. Toastmasters’ general approach to training can be summarized asA. practice plus overall training.B. practice plus lectures.C. practice plus voice training.D. practice plus speech writing.4. Toastmasters aims to train people to be all the following EXCEPTA. public speakers.B. grammar teachers.C. masters of ceremonies.D. evaluators.5. The interview mainly focuses onA. the background information.B. the description of training courses.C. the requirements of public speaking.D. the overall personal growth. SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer thequestions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Questions 6 and 7 are’based on the foUowing news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.6. Which of the following is the main cause of global warming?A. Fossil fuel.B. Greenhouse gases.C. Increased dryness.D. Violent storm patterns.7. The news item implies that ______ in the last report.A. there were fewer studies doneB. there were fewer policy proposalsC. there was less agreementD. there were fewer objectives Questions 8 and 9 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will begiven 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.8. The cause of the Indian train accident wasA. terrorist sabotage.B. yet to be determined.C. lack of communications.D. bad weather.9. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. The accident occurred on a bridge.B. The accident occurred in New Delhi.C. There were about 600 casualties.D. Victims were rescued immediately.Question 10 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, youwill be given 10seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.10. What is the main message of the news item?A. Young people should seek careers advice.B. Careers service needs to be improved.C. Businesses are not getting talented people.D. Careers advice is not offered on the Intemet.2008年英语专业八级考试真题听力PART I LISTENING COMPREHENSION (35 MIN) SECTION A MINI-LECTUREIn this section you will hear a mini-lecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.SECTION B CONVERSATIONIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Questions 1 to 5 are based on a conversation. At the end of the conversation you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the following five questions. Now listen to the conversation.1. Mary doesn't seem to favour the idea of a new airport because ________.A. the existing airports are to be wastedB. more people will be encouraged to travelC. more oil will be consumedD. more airplanes will be purchased2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned by Mary as a potential disadvantage?A. More people in the area.B. Noise and motorways.C. Waste of land.D. Unnecessary travel.3.Freddy has cited the following advantages for a new airport EXCEPTA. more job opportunitiesB. vitality to the local economyC. road construction,D. presence of aircrew in the area4.Mary thinks that people don't need to do much travel nowadays as a result of ________.A. less emphasis on personal contactB. advances in modern telecommunicationsC. recent changes in people's conceptsD. more potential damage to the area5.We learn from the conversation that Freddy is Mary's ideas,A. strongly in favour ofB. mildly in favour ofC. strongly againstD. mildly againstSECTION C NEWS BROADCASTIn this section you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured answer sheet.Question 6 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer the question.Now listen to the news.6.What is the main idea of the news item?A. A new government was formed after Sunday's elections.B. The new government intends to change the welfare system.C. The Social Democratic Party founded the welfare system.D. The Social Democratic Party was responsible for high unemployment. Questions 7 and 8 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.7.The tapes of the Apollo-11 mission were first stored in ________.A. a U.S. government archives warehouseB. a NASA groundtracking stationC. the Goddard Space Flight CentreD. none of the above places8.What does the news item say about Richard Nafzger?A. He is assigned the task to look for the tapes.B. He believes that the tapes are probably lost.C. He works in a NASA ground receiving site.D. He had asked for the tapes in the 1970s.Questions 9 and 10 are based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 20 seconds to answer the questions.Now listen to the news.9. The example in the news item is cited mainly to show ________.A. that doctors are sometimes professionally incompetentB. that in cases like that hospitals have to pay huge compensationsC. that language barriers might lower the quality of treatmentD. that language barriers can result in fatal consequences10. According to Dr. Flores, hospitals and clinics ________.A. have seen the need for hiring trained interpretersB. have realized the problems of language barriersC. have begun training their staff to be bilingualsD. have taken steps to provide accurate diagnosis。

新托福听力考题回顾朗阁海外考试研究中心陈荣华考试日期 2014.11.08（A卷）是否加考是场景话题内容描述考题回忆Listening 1 学术对话学生找教授讨论关于表演的问题，涉及到两种作品表演的不同：前者的narrator有时会充当某个角色，而后者的narrator只负责旁白。

Listening 2 Biology 浮游生物垂直活动的描述与原因。

这种垂直活动是很耗体力的，它们这样做的原因是：1. 躲避紫外线；2. 躲避天敌的捕食；3. 自己捕食。

另外也提到了要到水下冷水消化以及节约体能等。

Listening 3 Astronomy 讲到火星上有河流的痕迹，但是没有植物的存在；也讲到了河流一开始很小，后来经过冲刷沉淀，慢慢变大了。

Listening 4学生与universityemployee的对话学生去历史档案馆找资料，想给爷爷奶奶送适合的结婚纪念日礼物。

因为在1950年，他的祖母曾在当地一家餐馆当服务员，并由此遇见祖父。

男生想找到1950年餐馆的菜单，将其装订起来，送给祖父当作结婚纪念日的礼物。

Staff说因为这些东西一直没有专人管理，所以并不能保证一定有男生想要的菜单，但是男生可以翻翻老照片，也许会找到他祖母祖父的照片。

Listening 5 Archeology 讲的是一种考古学上使用的工具muon detector。

先讲了muon的来源以及穿透性，然后讲具体怎么用。

当考古学家们无法确定确切的位置时就可以用这个设备，它可以勘测地下究竟是空是实。

接着讲了这个设备在三个方面的改进：1. size; 2. direction; 3. 出探测结果的时间。

最后总结，不光在考古学，现在一些盗墓者和其他领域也会使用这种设备。

Listening 6 Musichistory讲的是歌剧流传到美国后的发展。

歌剧最初是贵族们的娱乐方式，且不是美国人创作的。

后来William W开始创作歌剧，接着发明了场景转换的表演方式。

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