托福听力荟萃 23

Thank you. It's great to see so many of you interested in this series on "Survival¹ in Outer Space." Please excuse the cameras; we're being______for the local TV stations. Tonight I'm going to talk about the most basic aspect of survival—the space suit. When most of you imagine an astronaut, that's probably the first thing that comes to mind, right? Well, without space suits, it would not be possible for us to survive in space. For example, outer space is a______there's no gravity or air pressure; without protection, a body would explode. What's more, we'd cook in the sun or freeze in the______with temperatures ranging from a______300 degrees above to a cool 300 degrees below zero______. The space suit that NASA has developed is truly a______. This photo______here is a______image of an actual space suit worn by astronauts on the last space______ ______. This part is the______. It’s made of seven extremely______layers. This thick______protects against temperature______and radiation. Next is what they call a "______" of oxygen that's an______ ______, filled with oxygen, to simulate² atmospheric³ pressure. This bladder presses against the body with the same force as the Earth's atmosphere at sea level. The______layers provide liquid cooling and______. Despite all the layers, the suit is flexible, allowing free movement so we can work. Another really sophisticated⁴ part of the space suit is the______. I brought one along to show you. Can I have a volunteer come and______?

 

 

【填空答案】

videotape: v. to record a television programme, film etc on a videotape 把（电视节目、电影等）录在录像（磁）带上

vacuum: n. ［C］a space that is completely empty of all gas, especially one from which all the air has been taken away 真空

shade: n. ［U］slight darkness or shelter from the direct light of the sun made by something blocking it 荫，背阴处

toasty: adj.AmE informalwarm and comfortable 【美，非正式】暖烘烘的，温暖舒适的

Fahrenheit⁵: n. ［U］a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 32°and boils at 212°华氏温度

marvel⁶: n. ［C］something or someone surprisingly useful or skillful, that you like and admire very much 十分有用（灵巧）的物（人）

enlargement: n. ［C］a photograph that has been printed again in a larger size 放大的照片

life-size: 又作life-sized，adj. a picture or model of something or someone that is life-size is the same size as they are in real life 与实物（真人）大小一样的

shuttle: n. ［C］a spacecraft that can fly into space and return to Earth, and can be used more than once （可以多次使用的）航天飞机，太空穿梭机

mission: n. ［C］an important job done by a member of the airforce, army etc, especially an attack on the enemy 任务，使命

torso: n. ［C］your body, not including your head, arms, or legs （头和四肢除外的）人体躯干

durable⁷: adj. staying in good condition for a long time even if used a lot 耐用的

insulation⁸: n. ［U］material used to insulate⁹ something, especially a building （尤指建筑物的）绝缘材料；the act of insulating¹⁰ something or the state of being insulated¹¹ 隔绝

extreme: n. ［C］something that goes beyond normal limits, so that it seems very unusual and unacceptable 极端

bladder: n. ［C］a bag of skin, leather, or rubber, for example inside a football, that can be filled with air or liquid （可充气或充水的）囊；袋

inflatable: adj. an inflatable object has to be filled with air before you can use it 须充气方可使用的，（需）充气的

sac: n.technicala part inside a plant or animal that is shaped like a bag and contains liquid or air 【术语】（动物或植物的）囊；液囊

innermost: adj.formalfurthest inside 【正式】最里面的

ventilation: n. ［U］通风（ventilate: v. to let fresh air into a room, building etc 使通风）

helmet: n. ［C］a strong hard hat worn for protection by soldiers, motorcycle riders, the police etc 头盔，钢盔，安全帽

demonstrate: v. to show or prove something clearly 证明，论证，证实；to show or describe how something works or is done 示范，演示；to march through the streets with a large group of people in order to publicly protest about something （为公开抗议某事）游行，示威；to show that you have a particular skill, quality, or ability 展示，表露出（某种技能、品质或能力）

【听力原文】

Thank you. It's great to see so many of you interested in this series on "Survival in Outer Space."

Please excuse the cameras - we're being videotaped for the local TV stations.

Tonight I'm going to talk about the most basic aspect of survival - the space suit. When most of

you imagine an astronaut, that's probably the fist thing that comes to mind, right? Well, without

spaces suits, it would not be possible for us to survive in space. For example, outer space is a

vacuum - there's no gravity or air pressure; without protection, a body would explode. What's

more, we'd cook in the sun or freeze in the shade - with temperatures ranging from a toasty 300

degrees above to a cool 300 degrees below zero Fahrenheit.

The space suit that NASA has developed is truly a marvel. This photo enlargement here is a

life-size image of an actual space suit worn by astronauts on the last space shuttle mission. This

past is the torso - it's made of seven extremely durable layers. This thick insulation protects

against temperature extremes and radiation. Next is what they call a "bladder" of oxygen - that's

an inflatable sac, filled with oxygen, to simulate atmospheric pressure. This bladder presses

against the body with the same force as the Earth's atmosphere at sea level. The innermost layers

provide liquid cooling and ventilation. Despite all the layers, the suit is flexible, allowing free

movement so we can work.

Another really sophisticated part of the space suit is the helmet. I brought one along to show you.

Can I have a volunteer come and demonstrate?

1 survival   

n.留住生命，生存，残存，幸存者

参考例句：

• The doctor told my wife I had a fifty-fifty chance of survival.医生告诉我的妻子，说我活下去的可能性只有50%。
• The old man was a survival of a past age.这位老人是上一代的遗老。

2 simulate   

vt.模仿，模拟，假装，冒充

参考例句：

• The wood had been painted to simulate stone.木头上刷了漆以看起来像块石头。
• A sheet of metal was shaken to simulate the noise of thunder.猛力抖动金属片以模仿雷声。

3 atmospheric   

adj.大气的，空气的；大气层的；大气所引起的

参考例句：

• Sea surface temperatures and atmospheric circulation are strongly coupled.海洋表面温度与大气环流是密切相关的。
• Clouds return radiant energy to the surface primarily via the atmospheric window.云主要通过大气窗区向地表辐射能量。

4 sophisticated   

adj.老练的，精密的，尖端的，高雅的

参考例句：

• She has become very sophisticated since she went to live in London.移居伦敦后她变得世故多了。
• This is a very sophisticated machine.这是一台非常精密的机器。

5 Fahrenheit   

n./adj.华氏温度；华氏温度计(的)

参考例句：

• He was asked for the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit.他被问到水的沸点是华氏多少度。
• The thermometer reads 80 degrees Fahrenheit.寒暑表指出华氏80度。

6 marvel   

vi.(at)惊叹vt.感到惊异；n.令人惊异的事

参考例句：

• The robot is a marvel of modern engineering.机器人是现代工程技术的奇迹。
• The operation was a marvel of medical skill.这次手术是医术上的一个奇迹。

7 durable   

adj.持久的，耐久的

参考例句：

• This raincoat is made of very durable material.这件雨衣是用非常耐用的料子做的。
• They frequently require more major durable purchases.他们经常需要购买耐用消费品。

8 insulation   

n.隔离；绝缘；隔热

参考例句：

• Please examine the insulation of the electric wires in my house.请检查一下我屋子里电线的绝缘情况。
• It is always difficult to assure good insulation between the electric leads.要保证两个电触头之间有良好的绝缘总是很困难的。

9 insulate   

vt.使绝缘，使隔热，使隔音，隔离，使隔绝

参考例句：

• The function of a mammal's fur is to insulate the body.哺乳动物皮毛的功能在于使身体保温。
• The ceiling tiles help to insulate a room.那天花板瓦能使房间隔热。

10 insulating   

adj.绝缘的；保暖的

参考例句：

• Help to conserve energy by insulating your home. 对房屋做隔热处理来帮助节约能源。
• Insulating materials of this type are in two forms. 这类保温材料有两种形式。

11 insulated   

绝缘的，隔热的

参考例句：

• This room is insulated against noise. 这个房间隔音。
• The wires must be insulated from touching each other, with a rubber covering. 这些金属线一定要用橡胶皮包起来，以免相互接触。