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99年1月 托福听力文字
99年1月 托福听力文字
1. Why are you leaving so early? The movie doesn't start till seven.
I don't want to be at the traffic there. It's a nightmare on the express way during rush hour.
What does the man mean? (A)
2. Excuse me, but could you tell me how to get to the Excelsior Hotel? I thought it was on this corner but I seem
to have made a mistake.
Hmm. I'm sorry. Maybe you should try calling them. There is a phone over there by the candy store.
What does the woman suggest the man do? (C)
3. Can I borrow your calculus textbook? I left mine in the classroom. And it was gone when I went back.
That happened to me once. I'd almost given up on finding it until I checked it at the lost-and-found at the
information desk downstairs in the lobby.
What does the woman imply about the man should do? (D)
5. I'm always late for my morning classes. It's because of all the traffic out near where I live.
Well, you wouldn't have that problem if you move into our campus.
What does the man suggest the woman do? (D)
8. Oh, something in this room is making my eyes edge. I must be allergic to something.
Hmm. I wonder what it is.
What does the woman want to know? (C)
9. My brother is coming this weekend and I thought three of us could go out to dinner Saturday night. Any
suggestions?
It's up to you. I don't know the restaurants around here that well. So you know a better place to go than me.
What does the man mean? (B)
10. Can I get a ride into the office with you tomorrow?
Another day would be fine. But I got to be downtown for a meeting first thing in the morning.
What does the woman imply? (D)
11. After two weeks of tennis lessons I think I finally managed to improve my backhand.
Like my mom always says: "Practice makes perfect."
What does the woman mean? (B)
12. I just heard about your acceptance into law school. Do you think you will be able to join your brother's firm
when you graduate?
Not likely. He is a tax lawyer and I'm going to major in criminal law.
What does the woman imply? (D)
13. Could you give me a ride to the dean's office? My interview for the scholarship is in an hour.
Don't you have anything else to wear other than that sweater?
What does the woman imply? (D)
14. Well, if you are seriously considering buying a car, I'm trying to get rid of mine. All it needs is some new
paint.
Thanks. But most used cars end up being more trouble than they are worth.
What will the man probably do? (C)
15. Did you watch that comedy special on TV last night? I don't think I ever laughed so hard.
Don't even talk to me about it. The only night I really wanted to watch something and we had a power fail in my
building.
What does the woman mean? (A)
16. Do you think it'll be able to get this ink stain out of my pants?
It won't be a problem but I'll need to send them over to the main cleaning facility. That's an extra day's time.
What does the woman mean? (A)
17. You'll have to be a lot more persuasive if you want to convince the committee to accept your proposal.
I'm not sure what else I could say. Besides I don't think they will reject it.
What does the woman mean? (C)
18. I'm having trouble slicing the bread with this knife.
Oh. Sorry about that. I haven't gotten around to sharpening it yet.
What can be inferred about the knife? (B)
19. Do you know if Sarah has reserved the room for the committee meeting yet?
No. But if she hasn't we should have her try to get it at the auditorium.
We'll need the space.
What does the woman want Sarah to do? (C)
20. I lost the piece of paper Laura gave me. You know, the one with her address on it.
You might be able to find it listed in the phone book/
What does the woman mean? (D)
21. I heard on the radio that not only is it going to be super hot tomorrow but also the humidity's going way up.
Sounds like I'm going to have to find an air-conditioned place to be in.
What does the man mean? (B)
22. I can't concentrate on this final report any longer. Maybe I should take a nap before we continue.
You know they say the physical activity makes you more alert.
What does the woman imply? (B)
23. I hope you like the novel I lent you. I wasn't sure whether it was the kind of book you would be interested in.
You know, I had the same doubt at first. But once I started I simply couldn't put it down.
What does the man mean? (C)
24. The museum exhibit that our professor recommended just closed. Last day yesterday.
Oh. I was really looking forward to seeing it.
What does the man mean? (C)
25. If George misses one more meeting we are going to have to find one new committee secretary.
We'd better give him a n ultimatum.
What does the man suggest they do? (B)
26. Are you sure you don't mind getting the concert tickets? I wouldn't be able to pay you back until Friday when I
get paid.
No problem. I'm glad I can help and we'll be able to go together.
What does the man mean? (C)
27. Have heard the news? The manager posted this month's work schedule.
She did? Where?
What does the woman ask? (C)
30. I'm so soaked from the rain. I'd go back to my room to change my clothes if there were ore time before the
performance.
I could use drying off too. But I hate the idea of missing even a few minutes of this concert.
What can be inferred about the speakers? (D)
PART B CONVERSATIONS
31-34 PART OF A TELEPHONE INTERVIEW
*Dr. Thomas? This is Keet Bradley from the daily news. I'd like to ask you some questions about the new official
standard weight that you purchased.
* I'd be happy to help you. What would you like to know?
* First of all, how was the standard weight used?
* Well, the people in our department use it to check the scales all over the country. The department of weights and
measures, we are a government agency. It's our responsibility to see that all the scales measure a kilogram
accurately so this is the way we use to adjust the scales.
* How did you check the scales before?
* We have an old standard weight that we used to use. It had to be replaced because it was imprecise. You see it
was made of poor quality metal that was too porous. It absorbed too much moisture.
* Oh. So when the weather was humid it weighed more and when it was dry it weighed less.
* Exactly. And that variation can affect the standards of the whole country. So our department had the new weight
made out of higher quality metal.
* How much did it cost.?
* About 45 thousand dollars.
* 45,000 dollars? For a one kilogram weight? That's more expensive than gold. Is it really worth that much?
* I'm sure it is. Industries depend on our government agency to monitor the accuracy of scales so that when they
buy and sell their products there is one standard. Think of the drug industry, for example, those companies rely on
high accuracy scales to manufacture and package medicine.
31. What is the conversation mainly about? (B)
32. How was the weight used? (A)
33. Why was it necessary to replace the old standard weight? (C)
34. What does Dr. Thomas probably think about the cost of the new weight? (C)
PART C
39 to 42 TALK IN AN ARCHITECTURE CLASS
As you probably know, log structures are gaining popularity. They are no longer just the simple country homes
that we think of as the traditional log cabin. Some upscale homes now incorporate natural round logs in sealing
beams and walls. People seem to think that the rounded logs give their homes a cozy warm atmosphere. And even
people who want to build a traditional log cabin on their own can buy a kits with precut logs that fit together like
pieces of lig-saw puzzle. Before showing you some slides of modern log houses, I'd like to give you a little
historical background on the subject.
Log cabins were first built in the late 1600s along the Delaware river valley. The European immigrants who
settled there brought centuries' old traditions of working with logs. And in this heavily wooded area logs were the
material in hand. Log cabins were the most popular in the early 1800s with the settlers who were moving west.
They provided the answer to the pioneer's need for a sale and sliding boards for windows. But the log buildings
that have probably had most influence on modern architects are those of the mountain retreats of wealthy New
Yorkers. These country houses which were popular in the early 1900s typify what's known as the Adoroundyx
style. Now let's look at those slides.
43. What does the speaker say about the road between Main and Quebec? (B)
44. What is one reason Canadians began to immigrate to Maine during the 1800s? (B)
45. What can be inferred about the region including Maine and Quebec during the early 1800s? (A)
46. What subject is the speaker most likely to discuss next? (D)