5月托福聽(tīng)力文字

1、2002年5月托福聽(tīng)力文字02年5月 托福聽(tīng)力文字Part A1 M: I think Ill run down to the bookstore and get a few thingsW: But arent we going to meet Shirley at the student center? She is expecting us at 4. And its almost that now.2 W: Congratulations! I heard about your new job.M: Thanks. Nearly perfect for me. Its really i

2、nteresting. The hours are ideal and its an easy walk from home. If only the pay were half as good as everything else.3 W: Do you know anyone who is driving to the conference in Boston next weekend?M: Pete is. I think he has room for another person.4 M: Did I hear you say you are using the newspaper

3、in your political science class? I was wondering if when you finish it, you can pass it onto me?W: Well, we do use it in class. But I always read the copy in the library.5 W: I noticed you havent been getting along well with your roommate lately.M: You got that right. And its going to be a long time

4、 before I feel comfortable with him again.6 W: How did you ever manage to get through all 1000 pages of that new spy thriller?M: It took a while. But once I had started it, I couldnt put it down.7 M: Hi, XXX, how are you doing? I heard you had an operation over the spring break.W: Yes, XXX, thanks f

5、or asking. I was pretty much out of condition for a few weeks. Bit finally Im back in my feet again.8 W: How about a little tennis? Say Saturday or Sunday?M: It sounds great. I could use a good workout. It seems like all I have been doing lately is sitting in front of this computer.9 W: Did you read

6、 todays newspaper? I heard there is something about a new wonder drug.M: I did read an article about medical researchers being on the verge of a major breakthrough.10. M: Where have you been? We were supposed to meet at the library half an hour ago.W: Yeah, Im really sorry. I guess I just lost track

7、 of the time.11. M: Im sorry. But you cant take your camera inside. Youll have to leave it here and pick it up after the concert.W: Well, I guess its too late to take it back to the car. Please be careful with it. It belongs to my roommate. Shell never forgive me if anything happens to it.12. M: The

8、 application instructions say to enclose a check or money order for twenty dollars. But I dont have a checking account.W: You can just pick up a money order at the post office.13. M: You know, I really think you should run for class president. Everybody knows you and likes you. And you got some grea

9、t ideas.W: Thanks. I have thought about it. Im taking six classes and working a part-time job. Thats about all I can handle right now.14. M: Im having a few friends over for a lunch tomorrow. Itll be great if you can join us.W: I doubt Ill be able to make it. My brother is leaving for Chicago tomorr

10、ow afternoon. And I promised to give him a ride to the airport.15. W: My cousin Lisa said she mailed me some books. But they never came.M: Well, you just moved into a new dormitory. She probably sent them out before she had your new address.16. M: Excuse me. Do you have the time?W: Actually Im not p

11、ositive. But Id say its right around noon.17. W: My dinner tastes kind of funny.M: Then why dont you have the waiter bring you something else.18. W: Did Mary meet you at the airport yesterday?M: Yes. But she sure got tired waiting for my flight to get in. We circledthe airport for three hours.19. W:

12、 About this survey on the quality of life in the dorm. I feel sort of awkward because, well, Im not rally comfortable here. Are you sure you want me to fill out this survey form?M: Its people like you who can help us target areas for improvement.20. M: Im the only one in class who didnt sign up for

13、the biology trip. Slogging through a swamp in the rain cant gun fun.W: Nope. But Ive got the feeling your classmates will come back knowing some things you wont know.21. W: What are you watching?M: Some boring comedy show. But the Channel 6 news is on in a couple of minutes.22. M: Excuse me, Profess

14、or Jones. I was absent from the first class and I heard thats when you handed out the course outline. Would you have an extra copy?W: I dont have anyone with me. There are a few left in my office. Why dont you stop by after class.23. W: So, how did Jasons presentation go?M: It wasnt bad. But the top

15、ic he chose last time was more interesting.24. M: Would you happen to know somebody whod like to buy my car?W: Well, I dont know of anyone off hand. But Ill check with some of my friends.25. W: Do you know where the nearest bus stop is?M: Actually Im pretty new to the area.26. M: Did you hear the we

16、ather report says we are going to get at least a foot of snow tomorrow?W: That much! Thats incredible. I cant wait to get outside and play in it.27. W: Growing up we never had a TV. Even now Im not used to watching it much.M: Well, its kind of like reading. Some things you find are great, But a lit

17、are real waste of time. You have to pick and choose.28. W: I live this hat. And look, its on sale.M: Yes, but it doesnt do much for you. What about the green one? Its a little expensive. But it really looks great on you.29. M: Thats a really interesting shirt. Must be from your vacation.W: No. But y

18、ou are close. My sister brought it back from Hawaii for me.30. W: Your company isnt moving to the west coast after all.M: Well, not for the time being. But Ive been looking into other employment opportunities here anyway. Just in case.Part B31-34W: ok, last night you were supposed to read an article

19、 about human bones. Are there any comments about it?M: well, to begin with, I was surprised to find out there were so much going on in bones. I always assumed they were pretty lifeless.W: Well, thats an assumption many people make. But the fact is bones are made of dynamic living tissue that require

20、s continuous maintenance and repair.M: Right. Thats one of the things I found so fascinating about the article the way the bones repair themselves.W: Ok. So can you tell us how the bones repair themselves.M: Sure. See, there are two groups of different types of specialized cells in the bone that wor

21、k together to do it. The first group goes to an area of the bone that needs repair. This group of cells produce the chemical that actually breaks down the bone tissue, and leaves a hole in it. After that the second group of specialized cells comes and produce the new tissue that fills in the hole th

22、at was made by the first group.W: Very good. This is a very complex process. In fact, the scientists who study human bones dont completely understand it yet. They are still trying to find out how it all actually works. Specifically, because sometimes after the first group of cells leaves a hole in t

23、he bone tissue, for some reason, the second group doesnt completely fill in the hole. And this can cause real problems. It can actually lead to a disease in which the bone becomes weak and is easily broken.M: ok, I get it. So if the scientists can figure out what makes the specialized cells work, ma

24、ybe they can find a way to make sure the second group of cells completely fills the hole in the bone tissue every time. Thatll prevent the disease from every occurring.35-38M: Hi Diana, mind if I sit down?W: Not at all, Jerry. How have you been?M: Good. But Im surprised to see you on the city bus. Y

25、our car in the shop?W: No. Ive just been thinking a lot about the environment lately. So I decided the air will be a lot cleaner if we call use public transportation when we could.M: Im sure you are right. The diesel bus isnt exactly pollution free.W: True. Theyll be running a lot cleaner soon. We w

26、ere just talking about that in my environmental engineering class.M: What could the city do? Install pollution filters in all their buses?W: They could, but those filters make the engines work harder and really cut down on the fuel efficiency. Instead they found a way to make their engines more effi

27、cient.M: How?W: Well, there is a material called XXX. Its a really good insulator. And a think coat of it get sprayed on the certain part of the engine.M: An insulator?W: Yeah. What it does is reflect back the heat of burning fuel. So the fuel will burn much hotter and burn up more completely.M: So

28、a lot less unburning fuel comes out to pollute the air.W: And the bus will need less fuel. So with the saving on fuel cost, they say this will all pay for itself in just six months.M: Sounds like people should all go out and get some this stuff to spray their car engines.W: Well, its not really that

29、 easy. You see, normally, the materials are fine powder. To melt it so you can spray a coat of it on the engine parts, you first have to heat it over 10,000 degrees and then, well, you get the idea. Its not something you or I be able to do ourselves.31-34W: ok, last night you were supposed to read a

30、n article about human bones. Are there any comments about it?M: well, to begin with, I was surprised to find out there were so much going on in bones. I always assumed they were pretty lifeless.W: Well, thats an assumption many people make. But the fact is bones are made of dynamic living tissue tha

31、t requires continuous maintenance and repair.M: Right. Thats one of the things I found so fascinating about the article the way the bones repair themselves.W: Ok. So can you tell us how the bones repair themselves.M: Sure. See, there are two groups of different types of specialized cells in the bone

32、 that work together to do it. The first group goes to an area of the bone that needs repair. This group of cells produce the chemical that actually breaks down the bone tissue, and leaves a hole in it. After that the second group of specialized cells comes and produce the new tissue that fills in th

33、e hole that was made by the first group.W: Very good. This is a very complex process. In fact, the scientists who study human bones dont completely understand it yet. They are still trying to find out how it all actually works. Specifically, because sometimes after the first group of cells leaves a

34、hole in the bone tissue, for some reason, the second group doesnt completely fill in the hole. And this can cause real problems. It can actually lead to a disease in which the bone becomes weak and is easily broken.M: ok, I get it. So if the scientists can figure out what makes the specialized cells

35、 work, maybe they can find a way to make sure the second group of cells completely fills the hole in the bone tissue every time. Thatll prevent the disease from every occurring.31. What is the discussion mainly about?32. What is the function of the first group of specialized cells discussed in the t

36、alk?33. What does the professor say about scientists who study the specialized cells in human bones?34. According to the student, what is one important purpose of studying specialized cells in human bones?35-38M: Hi Diana, mind if I sit down?W: Not at all, Jerry. How have you been?M: Good. But Im su

37、rprised to see you on the city bus. Your car in the shop?W: No. Ive just been thinking a lot about the environment lately. So I decided the air will be a lot cleaner if we all use public transportation when we could.M: Im sure you are right. The diesel bus isnt exactly pollution free.W: True. But th

38、eyll be running a lot cleaner soon. We were just talking about that in my environmental engineering class.M: Whats the city gonna do? Install pollution filters of some sort on their buses?W: They could, but those filters make the engines work harder and really cut down on fuel efficiency. Instead th

39、ey found a way to make their engines more efficient.M: How?W: Well, there is a material called the coniine oxide. Its a really good insulator. And a thick coat of it get sprayed on the certain part of the engine.M: An insulator?W: Well, yeah. Actually, what it does is reflect back the heat of burnin

40、g fuel. So the fuel will burn much hotter and burn up more completely.M: So a lot less unburned fuel comes out to pollute the air, right?W: Yeah, and the bus will need less fuel. So with the savings on fuel cost, they say this will all pay for itself in just six months.M: Sounds like people should a

41、ll go out and get some this stuff to spray their car engines.W: Well, its not really that easy. You see, normally, the materials are fine powder. To melt it so you can spray a coat of it on the engine parts, you first have to heat it over 10,000 degrees and then, well, you get the idea. Its not some

42、thing you or I be able to do ourselves.35. What is the conversation mainly about?36. Why did the woman decide to ride the city bus?37. What is the coniine oxide?38. According to the woman, what may limit the use of the coniine oxide in cars?39-42Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Alice B

43、rown. As you know, we hold a series of events during the school year on various culture topics. I am happy theres such a large crowd of both students and professors, thats it, the second of our time, our city art presentation this year. I see that almost every seat is taken. Tonight, we are lucky to

44、 have our guest, the man of considerable fame in the world of music. He began to play the piano at age of 5, by the time he was 10, he was already composing in playing his own pieces. Hes a graduate of the famous Juliet School in New York City. Our guest has spent at least 45 years of his very succe

45、ssful career touring the world playing in concert. We are fortunate that hes consented to come share some of his experiences with us. He has had many adventures along the way, lost instruments, miss connections, no hotel room, locked concert halls, and so on. Hes played for all of the well-known con

46、ductors, not only in North America but all over the world. The title of his talk is the country tour 40 years on 4 continents. Please join me in welcoming Mr. Daniel Robinson, one of the foremost pianists of our day.39. What is the main purpose of Dean Browns remarks?40. Why does Dean Brown feel ple

47、ased?41. When did the pianist begin to play his own composition?42. What will the pianist mainly do?43-45Lets turn our focus now to advertising. We all know what an advertisement is, its essentially a message that announces something for sale. Now, there is an important precondition that must exist

48、before you have advertising, and thats a large supply of consumer goods, that is, things to sell. You see, in the place with a demand for a product is greater than the supply, theres no need to advertise. Now, the early form of advertising going back many hundreds of years with a simple sign there w

49、ere shop doors that told you whether the shop was a bakery, a butcher shop or what have you, then was the advent of the printing crest. Advertising increased substantially as for products like coffee, tea, and chocolate appeared in newspapers and another periodicals as well as on the side of the bui

50、ldings. In the American colonies, advertising in communications media like newspapers and pamphlets became a major factor in marketing goods and services. By modern standards, these early advertisements were quite small and subdue, not the splash sheet whole page spreads of today, still some of them

51、 appeared on the front page of newspapers, probably because the news often consist of less and fresh reports from distant Europe, for the ads were current or local. Advertising really came into its own and became a central part of doing business, during the industry revolution, suddenly there was a

52、much greater supply of things to sell. And as we said earlier, that is the driving force behind advertising. Peoples attention had been drawn to the new product. Lets take a look at some of the advertisements from that time.43. What is the main topic of the talk?44. What does the speaker say is the important precondition for advertising?45. According to the s