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托福听力tpo55section1对话讲座原文+题目+答案+译文Conversation1 (1)原文 (1)题目 (3)答案 (4)译文 (4)Lecture1 (5)原文 (5)题目 (7)答案 (9)译文 (9)Lecture2 (11)原文 (11)题目 (13)答案 (15)译文 (15)Conversation1原文NARRATOR:Listen to a conversation between a student and her environmental science professor.FEMALE STUDENT:You know,the DVD we watched yesterday on ways we can protect the environment was really eye-opening…MALE PROFESSOR:Well,I’m glad to hear that.Sometimes a DVD like this can bring to life concepts that my lectures can’t.Of course lectures are important,but otherforms of presentation—like DVDs—help get across the concepts I want you to understand,too.FEMALE STUDENT:I agree.And the DVD got me thinking about the project you assigned.Now,I know we’re not supposed to work with anyone else for this assignment,but two of us think we have a really good idea.MALE PROFESSOR:OK,I’m listening.FEMALE STUDENT:Well,the student from class who I wanna work with—it’s Jessica Smith—you see,she has a part-time job at the hotel on campus…uh…where parents and people who are here for conferences stay?MALE PROFESSOR:Ah,yes.The environmental science department just hosted a conference not too long ago,and we had several attendees who stayed there.They really enjoyed staying at that hotel.FEMALE STUDENT:I’m sure.Jessica says it’s really nice,but it’s not so environmentally friendly.MALE PROFESSOR:Hmm…I see.Well,hotels may be reluctant to make changes to protect the environment if it could be perceived as negatively affecting the comfort of hotel guests.FEMALE STUDENT:Well,that has to do with our idea for the project.Uh…Jessica and I wanna do an assessment of the hotel and see what they can do to save energy, and create less pollution—without interfering with the positive experience of patrons.And I figured since she works there,it’d be easier for us to do the project together.Plus she already ran the idea by the hotel manager,and he’s on board with it.He was even telling her how he can use our work to apply for a grant from a local environmental foundation for money to make energy-saving upgrades and stuff!So we’d make recommendations,then he’d use our findings to make real changes.MALE PROFESSOR:That’s certainly a compelling idea—and it definitely fits within the general guidelines of the project.OK.Just give me an outline of what you plan todo,and,well,I’m a little worried.…I’ll still need you to submit the paper in the format we discussed in class,not whatever format the hotel manager might want.题目1.What is the conversation mainly about?A.A grant the student wants to apply forB.The student’s proposed plan for a class assignmentC.A project presented in a DVD the class watchedD.The student’s part-time job at a hotel2.What does the student ask the professor to allow her to do?A.Take extra time on her projectB.Write a grant rather than a paperC.Work with a partner on an assignmente her job as the focus of her project3.Why does the professor mention a science conference?A.To suggest that the student attend itB.To indicate that he is familiar with the hotelC.To state where he got information about a new discoveryD.To state where he got the video that he showed in class4.According to the conversation,why might the campus hotel managers be slow to adopt environmentally friendly policies?A.They are concerned that their customers may not be happy with the changes.B.They are not knowledgeable about the potential benefits.C.No financial help is available for reducing the initial cost of making the changes.D.They have tried to adopt such policies and found them of little use.5.What concern does the professor express?A.That the hotel manager might not allow the research to take place at the hotelB.That Jessica Smith might be too busy with her job to do the projectC.That the student’s idea for the project is overly ambitiousD.That the student might not focus on fulfilling all the requirements of the project答案B C B A D译文旁白：听一个学生和她的环境科学教授之间的对话。

TPO全54套+ 4套extra practice独立口语答案示例TPO 11.Talk about a book you have read that was important to you for some reason. Explain whythe book was important to you. Give specific details and examples to explain your answer.I would like to talk about the book called the Five People You Meet in Heaven. The book mainly talks about a story of a dead guy. After he went to heaven, he met five people, who he thought was perfect strangers and didn’t have any relationship with each other. However, it turned out that the events that had happened on these people were all connected in some way, which finally led to his death. The story is quite thought-provoking, at least for me. I believe that the little things that happen in our daily life are not isolated, but connected in some subtle manner. Now I am never easily frustrated by setbacks in my life since I know that the so-called “bad things” may eventually lead to a great ending.2.Some people believe that television has had a positive influence on society. Othersbelieve that it has had a negative influence on society. Which do you agree with and why?Use details and examples to explain your opinion.Generally speaking, I believe that the benefits brought about by TV far outweigh the negative consequences. It has permeated into our daily life for such a long time that watching TV together has become a way to strengthen the bond within the family. Every night after meal, the family members would sit in front of the TV, watching shows while chatting about the things that happen during the day. It doesn’t matter which programs are on, as long as everyone is present. Besides, TV provides a relief zone for most of us. Sometimes my parents feel stressed out after a whole day’s work, and I also have to deal with endless assignments. Watching TV lets us relax and unwind.TPO 21.Choose a place you go to often that is important to you and explain why it is important.Please use specific details in your explanation.In spare time, I often go to a book store called Librairie Avant-Garde. It is probably one of the most popular stores in my hometown, especially since the New York Times listed it as the most beautiful book store in Nanjing. I like there because it is my relief zone. The atmosphere is quite refreshing. I enjoy reading under the golden dim light with the rich aroma of coffee around and soft melody in the air. Even simply sitting there enables me to get away from all the troubles. Besides, I’ve met many amazing people there, who have similar interests with me. Sometimes we discuss about the books. We are particularly fond of books about traveling and even plan to have a self-organized trip together. Isn’t it wonderful?2.Some college students choose to take courses in a variety of subject areas in order to geta broad education. Others choose to focus on a single subject area in order to have adeeper understanding of that area. Which approach to course selection do you think is better for students and why?I prefer to take a variety of courses in different areas. I’m curious about everything which is strange to me and more than willing to take courses about them. I don’t need much professional information, just some introduction to various areas so that I would know which fields deserve my further attention. I’ve taken a broad range of courses in school, such as literature, history, psychology, to name a few. I’m surprised to realize that I’m quite talented in many of them and have decided to deepen my understanding in relevant fields. Besides, I don’t like focusing on one single subject. Even though I may become an expert in that area, I would be rather poor in others and that lets me feel insecure.TPO 31.What characteristics do you think make someone a good parent? Explain why thesecharacteristics are important to you.First of all, a good parent needs to respect me, like, never compare me with others since this would hurt my feelings. I’ve watched some parents doing this in front of me, and the poor kids seemed rather embarrassed. What’s more, I hope they would stand in my shoes, especially when I don’t do a good job. We have lots of exams at school and sometimes I fail them. I’m quite lucky in that my parents are not those people who just focus on the results and scold kids for poor scores. Rather, they care more about the efforts I’ve paid and how much progress I’ve made. And during those hard times, we would discuss my situation together, trying to figure out the problems I face. That’s what wonderful parents are like.2.Some students prefer to work on class assignments by themselves. Others believe it isbetter to work in a group. Which do you prefer? Explain why.I prefer to join a study group when working on assignments. I have to admit that I’m not self-motivated. When left alone, I often find myself distracted by snacks, music or computer games.I mean, it’s as if those things were calling out to me. In contrast, in a study group, I’d focus on the assignments since when everyone else is studying, I cannot be the only one goofing around. Besides, the whole group can do some brain-storming, which boosts efficiency. You know, we put our heads together, and each one contributes some inspiring thoughts. Of course, I could finish the tasks on my own; but I may see only part of the picture. Working in a group allows us to get a more comprehensive idea.TPO41.What do you miss most about your home when you are away? Use specific details inyour explanation.I miss my ukulele most when I’m away from home.It’s a gift I bought for myself. Actually, I’ve always wanted to learn Guitar, but since it’s too big for me, I had to drop the idea. And the whole thing came to a dead–end until I saw a ukulele. It’s small and only has four strings, which makes it relatively easier to learn. I’ve played it every day since I got it home and after a year all so, I could play it without thinking. Once I traveled abroad for half a month, during which I had to endure the separation with it. It was like part of my life was missing. Although I had a great time there, I was pretty sure it would have been even better if I had had my ukulele at hand. I’d like to bring it wherever I go in the future.2.Many universities now offer academic courses over the Internet. However, some peoplestill prefer learning in traditional classrooms. Which do you think is better? Explain why. I’m all for traditional classrooms. It is true that on-line courses have made it convenient for us to take various courses offered at home and abroad, but they cannot provide the learning atmosphere. When studying in the classroom, I have my classmates and professor around. If I have any questions, I simply raise my hand and speak them out. Then we would discuss about it. All these activities, which are absent from on-line courses, help to deepen our understanding. Besides, I don’t think the on-line communication can replace face-to-face conversation. When talking in person, we use body language to better illustrate our points, which also offers the feeling of personal connection. And I think the learning process would be more efficient if it takes place in such a manner.TPO51.Talk about a place you enjoyed going to or visiting when you were a child. Describe theplace. Explain why you enjoyed it.When I was a kid, I liked going to the shopping center in the downtown with my parents. At that t ime, I didn’t know anything about picking up clothes or haggling with the sales person and a ll I did was following my parents’ steps and singing or mumbling about something. Yet the sales person seemed to like me a lot. They usually smiled at me or even went out from their store to give me candies. I always went back home with several candies in the hand. I guess you can see why I liked that place. Moreover, the shopping center had one whole floor devoted to toys. There are toy cars, transformers, dolls, you name it. And there was a little food-stand in the corner where I could get spun sugar. The center was my paradise back then.2.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?It is more important to study math or science than it is to study art or literature. Well, I don’t think learning math or science is more important than learning art or literature. Art and literature are important, both for our society and the individuals. For example, the Palace museum, which houses countless art works, attracts thousands of tourists every day, which helps to boost the economy. And people usually get refreshed after appreciating art works. Besides, I don’t think it’s reasonable to compare the importance of courses in this way. What I mean is, courses such as science and art are all critical to students. Everyone has his own gift and we need to put our talents into full play, no matter in which field. Even if we are not art material, it doesn’t mean that we should not learn it since the courses can introduce us to another world and it’s always good to expand our vision.TPO61.Talk about a photograph or painting you have seen that was memorable. Explain whatyou liked or disliked about it.The painting that impresses me the most is Mona Lisa. And I’m not talking about how amazing her smile is. I saw it first in the textbook of my primary school. To tell you the truth, the smile scared me. I didn’t know why but as a kid, I tried to avoid eye contact with the woman in the painting. Now several years have passed yet I still feel strange whenever I see it. However, I do not want to deny the wonderfulness of that painting. For me, the most interesting thing is the controversy it has raised. People keep wondering about the background of the woman, some say she iss a merchant’s wife, others believe that she is actually Da Vinci himself. Recently, rumor has it that she is a slave from China. I’m often a ttracted to this kind of mysteries.2.Some people have one career throughout their lives. Other people do different kinds ofwork at different points in their lives. Which do you think is better? Explain why.I prefer to commit to one career all my life. I believe that anything worth doing worth doing well. And once I start my career, I want to reach the top, which may take decades but it’s worth it. Yet if I try different kinds of work, I may only scratch the surface. My older sister works in the Public Relation field. At first, she thought that the work was quite exciting since she got to meet many celebrities; then she realized that it was also challenging as she had to stay up late trying to come up with some novel ideas and prepare for presentations. In fact, her understanding of the PR field deepens as time goes by and till today, after more than ten years working there, she still believes that there are lots of things she could learn. I enjoy this feeling. It’s like peeling the onion and trying to see the core. It’s exciting.TPO71.If friends from another country were going to spend time in your country, what city orplace would you suggest they visit?I would recommend my hometown, Nanjing, which is the capital of thirteen dynasties in history. It offers a rich historical atmosphere. Tourists usually visit such places as the Confucius Temple or the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. Of course, these time-honored places are wonderful, yet I prefer the city walls from the Ming Dynasty, which is over 600 years old and tells much about the history over the years. Besides, the local delicacy is ama zing. I’m not a hardcore foodie but still cannot resist the mouth-watering snacks such as noodle salad, the rice pudding with eight treasures, and the famous duck soup, which is considered a must-try for any tourists from home and abroad. In my mind, Nanjing is a place that embraces various elements in a harmonious manner. It has something for everybody. I’m sure people would have a great time here.2.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Learning through online courses is more effective than learning in the traditional classroom setting.I don’t think online courses are more effective than traditional ones. It is true that on-line courses have made it convenient for us to take various courses at home and abroad, but they cannot provide a proper learning atmosphere. When studying in classrooms, I have my classmates and professor around. If I have any questions, I’d simply raise my hand and speak them out, then my classmates and professors would discuss about it or have a little debate. All these activities, which are absent from on-line courses, help deepen our understanding. Besides, I don’t think the on-line communication can replace face-to-face conversation. When talking in person, we could see each other’s facial expression, hear their voice. It’s just more natural. Of course I can chat with others on line, b ut the feeling is different and I don’t like taking courses in this way.TPO81.Describe about a time a friend or a family member helped you in the past. Describe howthe person helped you then explain why this was important to you.During my first two years in the university, I got into depression because of some family issues. Those were really hard times since I lost interest in almost everything and felt down in the dumps day and night. Fortunately, I still had the willingness to pull myself together. Since I couldn’t fight this battle on my own, I turned to a friend for help. She called me every day, chatting with me. When I locked myself at home, she would come to my place and dragged me out for she believed that outdoor activities would do good to me. Gradually, I came out of the isolation and we somehow developed an interest in playing ukulele. It was not that difficult but still need our focus; also, puzzles worked well for me since it would fully occupied my attention. After nearly half a year, I cracked the depression and were once again able to enjoy things happening around me. Looking back, I feel deeply grateful to that girl. Had it not been for her company, I would not have bounced back.2.Some people enjoy taking risk and trying new things, others are not adventurous, theyare cautious and try to avoid danger. Which behavior do you think is better? Explain why.I prefer to take risks since it would introduce me to some new things, which may turn out to be pretty interesting. On the contrary, if I always choose the conservative way, I may miss out on many amazing experience. Once when hiking in a mountain, I came to a cross road. Normally I would take the left path but on that day, I was caught by a whim and picked the right one, which was totally strange to me. On the way, I met a bunch of people. We hit it off immediately and ended up having a BBQ on the mountain top. That was wonderful. Besides, taking risks makes me feel excited, like an adventurous explorer, and even if I fail in the end, I won’t feel regretful or frustrated since it’s my first time and rookie mistakes are inevitable.TPO91.Talk about an important experience that you recently had. Describe what happened andexplain why it was important to you.Last Saturday, I happened to read an article on the Internet, summoning the public to donate clothes to kids living in the mountain area. It was quite a coincidence since the other day when I was sorting my stuff at home, I found out lots of outgrown clothes, which were still in good condition. The article has given me an inspiration. First, I re-posted the article. Then, I assembled several friends to do a presentation in our class, during which we asked our classmates to not only give out their clean clothes and stationary but also engage the efforts of people around them. In this way, we have called on collective efforts to help those poor kids. That experience means a lot to me for it’s the first time that I organized an activity to do something for others. I feel proud of myself.2.Some people think that family members are the most important influence on youngadults; others believe that friends are the most important influence. Which do you agree with? Explain why.From my perspective, family members have more influence on young adults than friends do. Since we spend most of our time together, families have a subtle effect on us, which would shape our behavior and personality in an unconscious way. I picked up my father’s way of walk when I was a kid and have remained that style till today; and people always say that the way I talk reminds them of my Mum, despite the fact that I’ve never tried to imitate her. What’s more, although I’ve heard about peer pressure, I still believe that we want to live up to the expectations of our parents rather than our friends’. As I grew up, I’ve changed several schools and as a result, friends come and go, but parents have been there all the time. I do not want to let them down. I guess their hopes for me have been the driving force that encourages me to move forward and makes me the person I am today.TPO101.Talk about a time when you accomplished something you did not think you could do.What did you accomplish? Why did you think you could not do it?Last month, my parents went to Spain for a business trip. So I had to take care of myself during the next week. At first, I didn’t think that was a big deal until it occurred to me that I had to cook for seven days. Before that, I hadn’t even boiled an egg, let alone preparing a meal. Well, they said I could order some take-out or call my Aunt to come, but I didn’t want a baby-sitter, so I decided to push myself. Every morning, I went to the market nearby to get the materials I need. Then after school, I spent some time in the kitchen. The first time I spent almost an hour there, only to turn it into a total mess. So I ended up eating instant noodle that day. But I got interested in the stuff and gradually, everything got on the right track. When my parents went back home a week later, they were surprised to see me pigging out on the food I cooked. Now I believe that if we challenge ourselves, we may realize that the so-called “limitation” is just another thing to crack.2.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples toexplain your answer.All children should be required to learn a second language in school.Generally speaking, I think it necessary to ask all children to learn a second language in school. As cultural and economic exchanges among different countries become more frequent, mastering a second language has gone from being an advantage to a must. In the past, job requirements usually did not mention the ability to speak a foreign language; but today, it has become a threshold of most companies; and we can imagine that in the near future, knowing another language besides mother tongue would be a normal thing. What’s more, the relevant courses offered in school are well-organized, which include classes, assignments, and tests; and children may not be willing to learn a second language unless the schools require them to do so. A t first, kids may not like it, but it’s good for them in the long run.TPO111.Talk about an interesting book you have read. Explain why you thought the book wasinteresting.I’d like to talk about the Book Thief. Actually, I saw the movie first, which attracted me immediately. Then I bought the book and couldn’t stop reading it after finishing the first page. The character I love the most is Hans, who is Liesel’s adopted father. In the story, he has been nothing but loving and caring. It is him who has taught Liesel how to read, and it is him who has stayed by Liesel’s bed when she was too scared to sleep. When he was enlisted by the army and sent to the war, I was deeply worried; and when he finally went back home, I cried my eyes out. I guess he reminds me of my late grandpa. Apart from Hans, the Book Thief has other interesting characters, such as a kid called Rudy, who has a crush on Liesel and has always been there for her. I can’t say whether the story is a tragedy or not, since many of them died in the end, but the girl has lived a happy life after that. It’s a story worth reading over and over again.2.Some people think that children should be allowed to watch whatever televisionprograms they choose to. Others think that parents should exercise control over the television programs their children watch. Which do you agree with? Explain why.I think parents should have some control over the TV programs watched by their children. Despite the government’s censorship system, there are still some programs which may have a negative influence on kids. For example, several months ago, a primary school kid tied his friend to a branch on the tree and tried to roast him. When I first read it, I thought it was a bad joke made by the newspaper, yet it turned out that it was true and the kid was trying to imitate a scene in a cartoon! That’s ridiculous! If parents had got involved in choosing the TV programs, this kind of tragedy wouldn’t have happened.Besides, parents have the responsibility to screen the shows for their children, so that kids won’t watch some violent or provocative programs. They may pick something which is both entertaining and instructive, like the Sesame Street, or the Myth Busters; kids would have a good time watching them.TPO121.What is the most efficient type of transportation in your country? Explain why you thinkit is efficient. Include specific reasons or examples.I think subway offers the most efficient way to get around in my country. Thanks to the social development, today, the subway network covers the whole city and even reaches to the suburbs, which has made it really convenient for us to get around. Two years ago, it took me nearly an hour to go to school by bike; yet these days, my school is only twenty-minute away. That’s great. Moreover, unlike bus or taxi, which may get stuck on the road, subway never has to worry about traffic congestion. It usually takes two minutes to get from one stop to the next. As a result, many people choose to go to work in this way, especially during the rush hours.2.Some people believe it’s essential for a person’s education to learn to play a musicalinstrument. Others don’t believe music e ducation is important. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.I think music education, such as learning to play a musical instrument, is beneficial for us. It helps to shape our personality. At least I myself became more patient and persistent while learning to play the piano. When I started learning it, I was quite excited. Yet the first several months turned out to be rather frustrating. Instead of playing out beautiful melodies, I had to spend nearly 4 hours a day practicing basic skills. I had thought about giving up several times, yet the dream of performing in my own concert has driven me to continue. Gradually, I’ve become more persistent and patient. Later in my study, whenever I got stuck in some problems, I could keep concentrating on them till I figure them out. That’s what learning to play the piano has taught me, and it’s a quality that has helped me a lot in other matters.TPO131.Talk about a game, sport, or other group activity that is played in your country. Explainwhy you think the activity is enjoyable.People in my country enjoy go hiking in the mountains. This shows the growing importance people have put on daily exercise. Nowadays, lots of young people have to work under heavy pressure; as a result, they only have time to grab a bite during lunch or dinner and often feel stressed out at the end of the day. Fortunately, more and more people have realized the importance of good health and are willing to squeeze some time out of their tight schedule for exercise. Besides, hiking in the mountain can be a way to socialize. When relaxed, people tend to be much nicer; also, since they have a similar hobby, it’s much easier for them to find something to talk about. Once on the road I met a bunch of travelers. We hit it off immediately and ended up having a BBQ on the top. That’s wonderful.2.When looking for information for a research project, some students prefer to get theirinformation mainly from the Internet. Others prefer to mainly use printed materials such as books and academic journals. Which do you prefer and why?I prefer to search for information from the Internet. There is a sea of information there. When working on research project, I need to get as much information as possible so that I could see the whole picture. Internet has everything, which we have easy access to. All I need to do is to type the key words in the search engine and single out the things needed. If I turn to the printed materials, it may take me ages to get what I want. Furthermore, the information on the Internet is in various forms, not only texts, but also videos. I watch the public courses regularly, some of which have offered me much inspiration; the TED is also terrific; although I may get the printed version of some lectures, they are not as up-to-date as those in the video version.TPO141.People enjoy reading many different types of books such as mystery, biography,romance, etc. Of all the different types of books that there are, what type do you most enjoy? Explain why.I like biography the most. In fact, I’m not a big fan of mystery or romance since most of the plot is fabricated. I’d rather trust my imagination and make up stories on my own. In contrast, biography offers facts about people and events, which enriches my knowledge in various fields. Recently, I’ve read the stor ies of Winston Churchill and Coco Chanel. They are not only inspiring, but also have introduced me to the whole new world of fashion and politics. Besides, through reading several biographies of the same person, I would get different perspectives. For example, many people have written books about Caocao, a politician and poet living nearly two thousand years ago. Some say that he is brave and wise, while others believe that he is cruel and treacherous. I think there is truth on both sides. I enjoy taking in various opinions about the same thing and t hat’s why biography appeals to me.2.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?One of the best ways to learn is by making mistakes.I agree that one can learn a lot through the mistakes he/she makes. Through trails and failures, we may know our strengths and weaknesses. Once I heard a speech, which has inspired me a lot. The speaker have pushed himself to go for various goals in the past, though he failed in many of them, he did not feel regretful since at least they taught him what he was not suitable for. I think that’s quite smart. Besides, some people may say that making mistakes hurt their confidence, which hinders their further development. Well, that’s not the case with me. As Stev e Jobs once said, “Failure is an option, but fear is not.” I enjoy challenging myself. Making mistakes won’t let me doubt myself; rather, it leaves a deep impression on me, which has far more influence on me than the suggestions given by others.TPO151.People make friends in many different ways. What do you think is a good way to makenew friends? Use specific details and examples in your response.A think one of the effective ways to make new friends is through doing some leisure time activities together, such as playing cards. When feeling relaxed, people tend to be nicer and are more willing to open themselves to others. In fact, I’ve made many friends on this kind of occasion. The atmosphere is great. We chat with each other about everything and gradually, friendship develops. Moreover, I believe we could learn about people’s personality by playing cards with them. For example, my father often bluffs about how great his cards are, yet my sister thinks it’s chea ting. What about my brother? Well, sometimes he is a sore loser, so we make sure that he wins once in a while. I guess you can tell a lot about a person by doing some leisure activities with them. And that’s a great way to make new friends.2.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?It is important to remember and learn from the past.Use details and examples to explain your opinion.Surely I believe that remembering and learning from the past is of great importance. Since history tends to repeat itself, it not only bridges the past with the present, but also guides our course into the future. By learning from the past, we may avoid some mistakes or reach our goals in more efficient ways. For example, nowadays, many people are learning the Art of Wars, a book written by a famous military leader in ancient China. In this book, he shared thirty six brilliant tactics and strategies used in the battle. Today, people around the world try to apply those strategies to business and political fields. Indeed, many successful companies have used some strategies in their negotiation and marketing process, which enables them to have an edge over their competitors. With more and more people realizing the importance of history, I’m sure we would benefit more from it.。

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托福TPO1听力Conversation1文本Student: Hi, um…, I really hope you can help me.Librarian: That’s why I’m here. What can I do for you?Student: I’m supposed to do a literature review for my psychology course, but um… having a hard time finding articles.I don’t even know where to start looking.Librarian: You said this is for your psychology course, right? So your focus is on …Student: Dream Interpretation.Librarian: Well, you have a focus, so that’s already a good start. Hmmm… well, there’re a few things… oh wait… have you checked to see if your professor put any material for you to look at on reserve?Student: Aha, that’s one thing I did know to do. I just copied an article, but I still need three more on my topic from three different journals.Librarian: Let’s get you going on looking for those then. We have printed versions of twenty or so psychology journals in the Reference Section. These are the ones published within the last year. Then I think about it… there’s a journal named Sleep and Dream.Student: Oh, yeah, the article I just copied is from that journal, so I’ve got to look at other source s.Librarian: Ok, actually, most of our materials are available electronically now. You can access psychology databases or electronic journals and articles through the library’s computers,and if you want to search by title with the word ‘dream’ for exampl e, just type it in and all the articles with ‘dream’ in the title will come up on the screen.Student: Cool, that’s great! Too bad I cannot do this from home.Librarian: But you can. All of the library's databases and electronic sources can be accessed through any computer connected to the university network.Student: Really, I can’t believe I didn’t know that. It still sounds like it’sgoing to take a while though, you know, going through all of that information, all of those sources.Librarian: Maybe, but you already narrow your search down to articles on Dream Interpretation, so it shouldn’t be too bad. And you probably notice that there’s an abstract or summary at the top of the first page of the article you copied. When you go into the databases and electronic sources, you have the option to display the abstracts on the computer screen, skimming those to decide whether or not you want to read the whole article should cut down some time.Student: Right, abstracts! They’ll definitely make the project more doable. I guess I should try out the electronic search while I’m still here then, you know, just in case.Librarian: Sure, er… that computer’s free over there, and I’ll be here till five this afternoon.Student: Thanks, I feel a lot better about this assignment now.托福TPO1听力Conversation1题目1.Why does the student go to see the librarian?a) To sign up for a seminar on using electronic sources for researchb) To report that a journal is missing from the reference areac) To find out the procedure for checking out journal articlesd) To ask about how to look for resources for a class paper2.What does the librarian say about the availability of journals and articles in the library?a) They are not easy to find if a professor put them on reserve.b) Most of them are accessible in an electronic format.c) Most of them can be checked out for three weeks.d) Printed versions from the past three years are located in the reference section.3.What does the librarian suggest the student should do to save time?。

托福听力tpo54section2对话讲座原文+题目+答案+译文Conversation2 (1)原文 (1)题目 (3)答案 (5)译文 (5)Lecture3 (7)原文 (7)题目 (9)答案 (11)译文 (11)Lecture4 (12)原文 (12)题目 (15)答案 (17)译文 (17)Conversation2原文NARRATOR:Listen to a conversation between a student and an employee in the university's historical library.FEMALE EMPLOYEE:Morning!What can I help you find?MALE STUDENT:Well,I saw on the Internet that the university library has menus and things from local restaurants—like The Springfield Eatery?FEMALE EMPLOYEE:Right.A lot of local businesses have donated materials to our collection,including that restaurant.I'm pretty sure we have,uh,ten or fifteen boxes of materials from there.MALE STUDENT:Good.I thought you were located in the main library,so I went there first and they sent me here.I hadn't realized the university had a separate historical library.I think what you're doing is great—collecting local documents and photos—keeping a record of the region.FEMALE EMPLOYEE:I'm glad you see the value in it.We've been collecting materials for going on seventy years st year we had an exhibition that showcased how the town square has changed over the past50years.So that got the word out a little...but you're right—a lot of students don't know we exist.Well,unless they're majoring in history.So,you're looking for something for a class?MALE STUDENT:Not exactly.My grandmother went to this university,and while she was here,she worked as a waitress.FEMALE EMPLOYEE:At The Springfield Eatery.MALE STUDENT:Yes,and that's where she met my grandfather!So,they're celebrating their fiftieth anniversary this year,and I noticed online that you have old menus from some of the restaurants.I was thinking I could find one from the year they met and frame a copy for them.FEMALE EMPLOYEE:What a unique idea!What year are you looking for?MALE STUDENT:Uh,1954.FEMALE EMPLOYEE:I know we have a few menus from the1950s,but you'll have tocheck...there are some gaps…some years we didn't receive any new materials,and sometimes restaurants go a while without changing their menus....MALE STUDENT:Oh no!I really wanted to give them something special.FEMALE EMPLOYEE:Well…how about this:We also have a lot of photos,so maybe you could find one of your grandmother—or maybe even one with both of your grandparents.MALE STUDENT:That’d be awesome!FEMALE EMPLOYEE:The only thing is,most of our materials are still in boxes—no one's ever taken the time to organize them,so it-it might require a fair amount of sifting.MALE STUDENT:Hmm…I have a couple a tests coming up,but I can take a quick look, if that's OK.I know some libraries have special rules for handling delicate or old materials.FEMALE EMPLOYEE:Well,these aren't particularly old.Just the usual rules apply…no food or drinks.MALE STUDENT:OK.Thanks for your help!题目1.Why does the man go to see the woman?A.To ask the woman if she has photographs of local businessesB.To conduct research for a history classC.To try to find a gift for his grandparentsD.To find out how long a local restaurant has been in business2.What does the woman say about an exhibition the library held last year?A.It was in honor of the town's seventieth anniversary.B.It helped increase awareness of the collection.C.It was arranged by students who study history.D.It mostly included photographs from the1950s.3.What does the woman imply about the menus?A.Most of the menus in the collection are from the Springfield Eatery.B.All of the menus in the collection are carefully organized in boxes.C.The menu the man is looking for is probably in the main library.D.The man might not find the menu he is looking for.4.What does the woman suggest that the man consider doing?A.Look for a photo of his grandparentsB.Frame a photograph of a menu from a different yearC.Call the restaurant to ask whether they have what he is looking forD.Take a picture of the restaurant5.Why does the man say this：MALE STUDENT:I know some libraries have special rules for handling delicate or old materials.Employee:Well,these aren’t particularly old.Just the usual rules apply,no food ordrinks.A.To inform the woman that he has handled old materials in the pastB.To inquire whether the library has regulations for handling historical documentsC.To imply that the library should do a better job protecting historical documentsD.To argue that special precautions are not necessary in this case答案C BD A B译文旁白：请听一段学生和大学历史图书馆雇员之间的对话。

托福听力tpo57section1对话讲座原文+题目+答案+译文Conversation1 (1)原文 (1)题目 (3)答案 (5)译文 (5)Lecture1 (5)原文 (5)题目 (7)答案 (9)译文 (9)Lecture2 (11)原文 (11)题目 (13)答案 (15)译文 (15)Conversation1原文NARRATOR:Listen to a conversation between a student and a professor.FEMALE PROFESSOR:Hi Eric,how are things going?MALE STUDENT:Oh,I’m really busy with my workload.Some professors assign so much reading that…It’s like they think we have no other homework.FEMALE PROFESSOR:One of the most important things you’ll learn in college is how to manage your time.How to,you know,prioritize.When to say no to a socialengagement if you have a paper due,that sort of thing.MALE STUDENT:I guess so.FEMALE PROFESSOR:So,how are you finding the material we’re covering in class?MALE STUDENT:I’ve actually come to talk to you about it.I have a six-month-old niece,so I find early childhood development really interesting.Piaget—that Swiss psychologist you told us about—his development theory is really cool.FEMALE PROFESSOR:Yes—his theory that cognitive development in children occurs in four stages that you can,ah,actually observe.MALE STUDENT:Yeah,um,so my niece,she’s in the,um,sen-sor-i-motor stage now, right at the part where she thinks things disappear when they’re out of sight.FEMALE PROFESSOR:Very good.She probably won’t understand that objects continue to exist even when they’re out of sight until she’s a month or so older.MALE STUDENT:Yeah.Yesterday,we were knocking a little ball around,and it rolled under the couch.She immediately lost interest and reached for something else.FEMALE PROFESSOR:Because to her,the ball ceased to exist.MALE STUDENT:Yeah.I’ve actually been taking notes on her behavior because I’d like to write my term paper about her,if it’s OK with you.FEMALE PROFESSOR:Your term paper?MALE STUDENT:Yeah,I’d like to do a case study or something.Piaget watched his kids and,like,changed the whole world of psychology.FEMALE PROFESSOR:Wait a minute.Piaget didn’t just observe his own children.He did exhaustive research over thirty years to develop and test his theory.And anyway, your assignment isn’t to do a study;it’s to research the literature on a particular psychological topic and write about it.And I gave you a list of suggested topics to choose from.MALE STUDENT:Well,what if I researched something like:Is it possible to speed up, uh,cognitive development?Like,if I reached under the couch to get the ball while she watched me,would she learn earlier that objects don’t disappear?Or can’t six-month-old babies think that way yet?FEMALE PROFESSOR:Uh,umm…I do applaud your initiative,Eric.However,I sincerely doubt you could get any kind of valid or meaningful information from such an experiment.MALE STUDENT:But I already put so much time into watching my niece.FEMALE PROFESSOR:Remember,this is only a freshman psychology class.You aren’t trained in carrying out an original research project.I wish you had come to me earlier, but,you know,there’s still some time before the due date.I suggest that you recheck the list of topics.At least one of them relates to cognitive development. Then come see me again if you have any questions.MALE STUDENT:OK.题目1.Why does the student go to see the professor?A.To request an extension of the due date of his term paperB.To ask about a theory he did not understand in classC.To discuss an idea for his term paper projectD.To get advice on how to prioritize his work2.Why does the student mention a particular stage in early childhood development?A.To show that his niece learns faster than other children in that stageB.To show that his niece displays behavior appropriate for that stageC.To point out that he does not agree with Piaget’s theory about that stageD.To point out that he does not fully understand how that stage can be observed3.Why does the professor discuss Piaget’s research method?A.To suggest that the student use the same methodB.To provide a criticism of Piaget’s theoryC.To supplement information provided in classD.To clarify the student’s assumption about what Piaget did4.Why does the professor reject the student’s proposal to write about his niece?[Click on2answers.]A.The proposal does not fulfill the requirements of the assignment.B.The proposal does not take Piaget’s theory into consideration.C.The student’s niece is too young to display the behaviors identified by Piaget.D.The student does not have sufficient training to conduct a worthwhile experiment.5.Why does the professor says this:would she learn earlier that objects don’t disappear?Or can’t six-month-old babies think that way yet?FEMALE PROFESSOR:Uh,umm…I do applaud your initiative,Eric.A.She does not have time to answer the student’s questions.B.She does not want to hurt the student’s feelings.C.She is pleased that the student thought of an original research project.D.She is impressed with the student’s understanding of the class material.答案C BD AD B译文旁白：听学生和教授之间的对话。

6、What does the professor mainly discuss?A. The importance of zooplankton in the marine food chainB. The interdependence of two types of tiny marine organismsC. A physical feature of zooplankton that makes them well adapted for swimmingD. A phenomenon observed in some species of zooplankton答案：D就是说，微生物虽然没有像鸟类那样按照季节迁徙，但是它们会有纵向迁徙，晚上的时候，微生物会游到水面，而到白天的时候，又会游到更深的水域。

解析：本题为内容主旨题，题干问教授主要讨论的问题是什么? 讲座一开始给出了浮游生物的定义，并提到浮游生物每天会纵向迁徙，晚上的时候，微生物会游到水面，而到白天的时候，又会游到更深的水域，科学家正在尝试揭开这个谜团，并且后文都是关于科学家对这个现象提出的猜想，综合全文来看，本题选D。

A 选项的意思为: 浮游动物在海洋食物链里的重要性，只在开头提到了一下，不是主旨，故排除;B 选项的意思为: 两种微小的海洋微生物的相互联系，没提到联系，故排除;C 选项的意思为: 一种让浮游动物擅长游泳的身体特点，原文未提及，故排除;7、Why does the professor conclude that zooplankton must derive an important benefit from diel vertical migration?A. Diel vertical migration uses up a lot of energy.B. Diel vertical migration exposes zooplankton to predators.C. Diel vertical migration prevents zooplankton from being able to digest phytoplankton.D. Diel vertical migration forces zooplankton populations to live permanently in cold water.答案：A意思为：对于微生物来说，那是一个巨大的距离，但是浮游生物能够游得非常好，并且纵向迁移需要消耗很多的能量，所以对于浮游生物来说，每天的上下游动肯定能带来很多的好处。

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托福TPO53听力Conversation1文本 Listen to a conversation between a student and his drama professor. Professor: Hi Robert. So how's your paper going? Robert: Pretty well. It's a lot of work, but I’m getting into it, so I don't mind. I’ll probably have some questions for you in the next week or so. Professor: Okay. Glad to hear you’re progressing so well. Robert: Um… There was something you said at the end of the lecture on Tuesday, something about there not really being any original plays. Professor: There’s no such thing as an original play. Yes. That's the direct quote from Charles Mee. Robert: Mee… that's with two “e”s, right? Professor: Yep. M-E-E. You'll probably be hearing a lot about him. He's becoming a pretty famous playwright. Robert: Yeah，well, I’ve been thinking about his quote. I mean there must be some original plays out there. Professor: I’ll grant that he's overstating things somewhat. But the theater does have a long tradition of borrowing. Take Shakespeare. Like most writers of his day, he borrowed plots from other sources unabashedly. And the ancient Greeks, all the plays they wrote were based on earlier plays, poems and myths. Robert: And borrowing applies to plays being written nowadays, too? Professor: To some extent, yes. Mee, for example, he's made a career out of remaking plays, one of which we’ll be studying soon. It’s called Full Circle and Mee based it on an earlier play by a German playwright. Robert: Oh Full Circle… Wasn't that based on the Caucasian Chalk Circle? Professor: That's right. Robert: I remember hearing about that play from my acting coach. Professor: Okay. Well, the Caucasian Chalk Circle was based on a play by yet another German playwright, someone who was fascinated by the ancient literature of China, India and Persia, and many of his works were adapted from those literatures, including his version of the Chalk Circle which was based on an early Chinese play. Robert: So this Full Circle play, by Charles Mee, the one we're going to study, it's like the third or fourth remake. Wow… And we complain that Hollywood keeps making the same movies over and over again. Professor: Well, part of what Mee’s trying to do is drive home the point that: One, theater’s always a collaborative effort. Robert: Well, yeah, the playwright, the director, the actors, people have to work together to produce a play. Professor: Yes, of course. But Mee means historically. The dramatic literature of early periods is hugely influential in shaping later dramatic works. Robert: So it's like when the playwright bases a play on a previous playwright's theme or message.It's like they're talking to each other, collaborating. Uh, just not at the same time right? Professor: Exactly. And the second point Mee's trying to make, I think, is that it's legitimate to retell an old story in a new way, in a way that’s, uh… more in line with contemporary concerns. So when playwrights reinvent or update an earlier play, it shouldn't be construed as a lack of imagination or an artistic failure. 托福TPO53听力Conversation1题目 1.Why does the man go to see the professor? A. To discuss a play he heard about B. To get feedback on a paper he is writing C. To ask about a point made in class D. To get information about an acting coach 2.Why does the professor mention Shakespeare and the ancient Greek playwrights? A. To support her statement that some original plays do exist。

托福听力tpo54section1对话讲座原文+题目+答案+译文Conversation1 (1)原文 (1)题目 (3)答案 (5)译文 (5)Lecture1 (6)原文 (6)题目 (9)答案 (11)译文 (11)Lecture2 (13)原文 (13)题目 (15)答案 (17)译文 (17)Conversation1原文NARRATOR:Listen to a conversation between a student and the professor of her theater class.FEMALE STUDENT:So,Professor Baker…about our next assignment you talked about in.MALE PROFESSOR:Yes,this time you'll be in groups of three.Each of you will have a chance to direct the other two in a short scene from a play you've chosen yourself…FEMALE STUDENT:Right,and,well…I've been reading about story theatre,and…MALE PROFESSOR:Ah,story theatre.Tell me about what.FEMALE STUDENT:Well…it's a form of theater where folk-or fairy tales are acted out.It was,uh…introduced by the director Paul Sills,in the1960s.In Sills's approach, an actor both narrates and acts out a tale.So,like,someone will appear on stage, and then they'll start narrating a tale about,say,a king.And then the same person will immediately switch to and start acting out the role of the king.With no props or scenery.MALE PROFESSOR:Sills.Y'know,I actually saw his first story theatre production,in 1968.He did the fairy tale"The Blue Light."FEMALE STUDENT:Really?So…whatever gave him the idea to produce that?MALE PROFESSOR:Well…As you know,back in the late1960s lots of people in the United States were disillusioned with the government.Sills was grappling with how to produce theater that was…relevant in such times.Then he happened to read"The Blue Light,"and he realized it had just the message he wanted.See,in the story,a man who's lost all hope as a result of the unfortunate events in his life completely turns his life around…with the help of a magical blue light.So,the blue light in the story symbolizes a way out of seemingly unsolvable human problems. And for Sills,that light symbolized an answer to the political turmoil in the U.S.FEMALE STUDENT:But weren't you…um,audiences…bothered that the actors were performing on a bare stage?MALE PROFESSOR:Well,story theatre is a departure from traditional dramatic theater…with its realistic,elaborate props and scenery.But Sills could make us "see"…say,a big,tall mountain…through the facial expressions and body movements of the actors—and their telling of the story.We were all swept up,energized by such an innovative approach to theater—even if one or two of the critics weren't as enthusiastic.FEMALE STUDENT:Cool.So,uh,anyway…What I really wanted to ask…I'd love to try doing story theatre for my project,instead of just a scene from a traditional play.MALE PROFESSOR:Hmmm…That's possible—a-a short tale can be about the same length as a single scene…Which fairy tale would you do?FEMALE STUDENT:Actually,I was reading about another director of story theatre? Rex You know—he produces plays based on folk tales as well.Maybe I could direct one of those?MALE PROFESSOR:Ohhhhkay,yes—Rex Stephenson.Now,Stephenson's style of story theatre is a little different from Sills's—He'll use simple props…a chair will represent a mountain…but the significant difference is with the narrator…the narrator will play only that role.Let's talk about why…题目1.Why does the student go to see the professor?A.To learn about the background of a director who was discussed in classB.To ask permission to use a specific type of theater for her class assignmentC.To discuss the symbolism in a play she wants to use for her assignmentD.To find out what scenery she is allowed to use in presenting her assignment2.Why does the professor discuss the political environment in the United States in the1960s?A.To compare events at that time to events that occurred in one of Stephenson's playsB.To suggest that the woman do additional research on that period of United StateshistoryC.To point out why political themes are common in folk and fairy talesD.To explain Sills's inspiration for his first story theatre production3.According to the professor,what does the blue light in the fairy tale called The Blue Light represent?A.A plan that is impossible to followB.A conflict between two opposing forcesC.A solution to complex problemsD.A question that has no clear answer4.What is the professor's opinion about Sills's production of The Blue Light?A.He thinks that it was an inventive and powerful performance.B.He believes that the use of some props would have enhanced the performance.C.He thinks that the theme is even more relevant today than it was in the1960s.D.He believes that it was less effective stylistically than some of Stephenson's plays.5.According to the professor,what is the most important difference between Stephenson's and Sills's style of story theatre?A.The actor who plays the role of the narrator plays only that role in Stephenson's productions.B.The actors wear elaborate costumes in Stephenson's productions.C.The stage settings are realistic in Stephenson's productions.D.Political themes are avoided in Stephenson's productions.答案B DC A A译文旁白：请听一段学生和教授关于戏剧课的对话。

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2016年10月22日托福听力真题回顾资料2016年10月22日托福听力Conversation 1男生去听音乐会了，教授说很好，我希望你们不只学只是，还能提高欣赏水平。

男生说我姐姐演得太好了，但是那个作者George Gershwin我研究过，没有“crazy for you”这个作品啊，教授说这是一种Juke box musical(忘了)现象，这个时期比较流行，作者会在现有的旋律上写词，而且接下来的课我就会讲到的。

男生说那我知道paper要写什么了，教授说但要有focus啊。

2016年10月22日托福听力Lecture 1ART HISTORY, 工业革命时期大规模生产质量差，艺术家就不高兴了，开始有这个运动，另一个原因是那个时候人们比较闲，有时候把ART当爱好了。

什么什么CHINA MOVEMENT非常流行，有个展会有各种有名的人参加，爱迪生什么的。

女性非常受益，城市的女性可以去学校学习，请老师来家里，农村的就通过在杂志学。

2016年10月22日托福听力Lecture 2ASTRONOMY, 有水的行星不只是在H ZONE有，太阳系外还有别的形式。

第一张是和白矮星靠得足够近。

女生提问说靠白矮星不是会先膨胀再坍缩吗，而且白矮星也又小又冷啊，教授说靠得足够近就可以，而且在坍缩后会有可能形成新的星体，条件就符合了。

第二种是暗物质，现在对暗物质了解很少，因为看不见，不与光反应只和重力反应。

但是如果有暗物质在词汇表星体中间挤压就会产生能量，从岩石传到地表。

教授们对暗物质的态度比较CAUTIOUS因为现在人们知道的不是很多(有题)。

地球上有海洋是因为太阳光，别的星球有海洋原因就不一定了。

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托福TPO4听力Conversation1文本 Narrator: Listen to a conversation between a student and a librarian. Librarian: Can I help you? Student: Yeah, I need to find a review. It’s for my English class. We have to find reviews of the play we are reading. But they have to be from when the play was first performed, so I need to know when that was and I suppose I should start with newspaper reviews and… Librarian: Contemporary reviews. Student: Sorry? Librarian: You want contemporary reviews. What's the name of the play? Student: It’s Happy Strangers. It was written in 1962 and we are supposed to write about its influence on American theatre and show why it’s been so important. Librarian: Well, that certainly explains why your professor wants you to read some of those old reviews. The critiques really tore the play to pieces when it opened. It’s so controversial. Nobody had ever seen anything like it on the stage. Student: Really? Is that a big deal? Librarian: Oh, sure. Of course the critics’ reaction made some people kind of curious about it. They wanted to see what was causing all the fuss. In fact, we were on vacation in New York. Oh, I had to be, oh, around 16 or so, and my parents took me to see it. That would’ve been about 1965. Student: So that was the year it premiered? Great! But uh, newspapers from back then aren’t online, so, how do I… Librarian: Well, we have copies of old newspapers in the basement, and all the major papers publish reference guides to their articles, reviews, etc. You will find them in the reference stacks in the back. But I start with 1964, I think the play had been running for a little while when I saw it. Student: How do you like it? I mean just two characters on the stage hanging around basically doing nothing. Librarian: Well, I was impressed. The actors were famous, and besides it was my first time in a real theatre. But you are right. It was definitely different from many plays that we read in high school. Of course, in a small town the assignments are pretty traditional. Student: Yeah, I’ve only read it but it doesn’t seem like it would be much fun to watch. The story doesn’t progress in any sort of logical matter, doesn’t have real ending either, just stops. Honestly, you know, I thought it was kind of slow and boring. Librarian: Oh, well I guess you might think that. But when I saw it back then it was anything but boring. Some parts were really funny, but I remember crying too. But I’m not sure just reading it. You know, they’ve done this play at least once on campus. I’m sure there is a tape of the play in our video library. You might want to borrow it. Student: That’s a good idea. I’ll have a better idea of what I really think of it before I read those reviews. Librarian: I’m sure you will be surprised that anyone ever found it radical. But you will see why it is still powerful, dramatically speaking. Student: Well, there must be something about it, or the professor wouldn’t have assigned it. I’m sure I’ll figure it out. 托福TPO4听力Conversation1题目 Question 1 of 5 Why does the man need the woman’s assistance?Click on 2 answers. A. He does not know the publication date of some reviews he needs. B. He does not know the location of the library’s videos collection of plays. C. He does not know how to find out where the play is currently being performed. D. He does not know how to determine which newspaper he should look at. Question 2 of 5 What does the woman imply about critical reaction to the play Happy Strangers?。