历年托福听力考试2000-10

1.

M: I can't seem to find my calculator. Did I lend to you by any chance?

W: No, but you are welcome to mine if you need it, as long as I get it back by Thursday.

Q: What does the woman mean?

2.

M: Wah, I’ve already taken one of those pills for my headache, but it's still bothering me.

W: Why not take another? The recommended dose.

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

3.

W: Do you want to go running down by the lake after psychology¹ class. I really like to take advantage of the beautiful weather this afternoon.

M: Well, normally I begin to gather with my study group then, but I guess I can skip that just this once

Q: What does the man imply?

4.

W: Great hair-cut, James. You go to a new barbershop or something?

M: Oh, thanks. No, it was the same place, just another guy.

Q: What does the man mean?

5.

M: I can't believe it. at the bookstore today, i had to unload two dozens boxes of textbooks,

and there are more to do tomorrow.

W: But it's always busy at the start of a new year, isn't it?

Q: What does the woman imply?

6.

W: Oh, man, I feel awful. I think I’m coming down with that flu everybody's been late up with. Do you have it too?

M: No, I mean I probably look terrible 'cause i stayed up all last night studying, but I should be fine after some sleep.

Q: What does the man mean?

7.

M: Excuse me, can you tell me which bus to take to get to the art museum?

W: Well, that would be the number of 42. But I wouldn't think you want to go there today.

They are closed on Mondays.

Q: What does the woman mean?

8.

M: I really like this green jacket. The (finet) is perfect, but I’m not sure about the color.

What do you think?

W: Emh. Try another one. It’s the same style, but blue suits you better

Q: What does the woman mean?

9.

W: Hey, Dan, do you think you might hurry up just a bit you've been standing² from that sandwich counter forever. And you know, i got class in ten minutes, and so do you, by the way

M: Sorry, oh, I just wish they didn't give me so many choices.

Q: What does the man imply?

10.

M: Hey, didn't your sister get here yet?

W: No, I can hardly wait. I haven't seen her in three months.

Q: What does the woman mean?

11.

M: This looks like Sweety Susan's house, but I don't know. I wish I read down the directions

W: At this rate, we are lucky to get there in time for desert

Q: What does the woman imply?

12.

W: So, did you pick up that orange juice for me like you said you would?

M: I meant to. But I’m short of cash. I’ll be going back later though, after i stop by the bank

if you can wait that long

Q: What does the man imply he will do?

13.

M: That's a great dress, Cindy. I don't think I’ve ever seen you wear it before.

W: Oh, I have. It’s just that it's sent back to my closet. My sister gave it to me like ages ago and I totally forgot about it.

Q: What does the woman imply?

14.

W: Just look at this apartment, Kallen. What a mess! You (starp) this all over. How does you roommate put up with it?

W: I know. I haven't been doing my share this week. But I have three reports to do on

Friday, and I haven't even started one of them.

Q: What can be inferred about Kellen?

15.

W: So we had better stop to read for a literature class. That novel she assigned us is so boring

M: Really? I started it yesterday afternoon, and I couldn't put it down until I finished it.

Q: What does the man mean?

16.

W: Wah, you seem to be in a really good mood today. What’s the secret?

M: I don't know. I guess some mornings you wake up feeling great, some mornings you don't.

Q: What does the man mean?

17.

W: If you are planning to take the train when you leave next Friday, remember that i drive right past the station on my way home from campus

M: Say, I think I’ll pick you up on that.

Q: What will the man probably do next Friday?

18.

M: I need to ask John about the chemistry assignment for tomorrow. But his phone's been busy for the last hour and a half. Who can he be talking to for so long?

W: It may not him, you know. It could be one of his housemates. Why don't you just (hand on) over there. Is that important?

Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?

19.

W: Jame, I don't know if you know this. But I’m prepared to run for class president and I’m wondering if I, if I can count on your vote?

M: Oh, maybe if you asked me sooner. But my roommate's running too and I’ve already promised him he had my support

Q: What does the man mean?

20.

M: I might argue with some of the details, but I basically agree with managing the economy.

W: Sure it sounds great in theory. My concern is in practice

Q: What does the woman mean?

21.

M: You know that summer internship³ I’m apply for. They want an official copy of all my

grade. But the records office charges 20 dollars for an official grade report. That’s a lot,

don't you think?

W: It really is. I only had to pay six for mine last year

Q: What does the woman mean?

22.

M: Kay, the weather report says it's going to pour today. you should probably put your bike

in the garage before it really starts coming down.

W: Emh, why bother? It’s been true a lot worse. If it's still worse, just fine

Q: What will the woman probably do?

1 psychology   

n.心理，心理学，心理状态

参考例句：

• She has a background in child psychology.她受过儿童心理学的教育。
• He studied philosophy and psychology at Cambridge.他在剑桥大学学习哲学和心理学。

2 standing   

n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的

参考例句：

• After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
• They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。

3 internship   

n.实习医师，实习医师期

参考例句：

• an internship at a television station 在电视台的实习期
• a summer internship with a small stipend 薪水微薄的暑期实习

4 accomplishment   

n.完成，成就，（pl.）造诣，技能

参考例句：

• The series of paintings is quite an accomplishment.这一系列的绘画真是了不起的成就。
• Money will be crucial to the accomplishment of our objectives.要实现我们的目标，钱是至关重要的。

5 overdue   

adj.过期的，到期未付的；早该有的，迟到的

参考例句：

• The plane is overdue and has been delayed by the bad weather.飞机晚点了，被坏天气耽搁了。
• The landlady is angry because the rent is overdue.女房东生气了，因为房租过期未付。

6 revoked   

adj.[法]取消的v.撤销，取消，废除( revoke的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• It may be revoked if the check is later dishonoured. 以后如支票被拒绝支付，结算可以撤销。 来自辞典例句
• A will is revoked expressly. 遗嘱可以通过明示推翻。 来自辞典例句

7 mid   

adj.中央的，中间的

参考例句：

• Our mid-term exam is pending.我们就要期中考试了。
• He switched over to teaching in mid-career.他在而立之年转入教学工作。

8 perfectly   

adv.完美地，无可非议地，彻底地

参考例句：

• The witnesses were each perfectly certain of what they said.证人们个个对自己所说的话十分肯定。
• Everything that we're doing is all perfectly above board.我们做的每件事情都是光明正大的。

9 awesome   

adj.令人惊叹的，难得吓人的，很好的

参考例句：

• The church in Ireland has always exercised an awesome power.爱尔兰的教堂一直掌握着令人敬畏的权力。
• That new white convertible is totally awesome.那辆新的白色折篷汽车简直棒极了.

10 ramp   

n.暴怒，斜坡，坡道；vi.作恐吓姿势，暴怒，加速；vt.加速

参考例句：

• That driver drove the car up the ramp.那司机将车开上了斜坡。
• The factory don't have that capacity to ramp up.这家工厂没有能力加速生产。

11 dense   

a.密集的，稠密的，浓密的；密度大的

参考例句：

• The general ambushed his troops in the dense woods. 将军把部队埋伏在浓密的树林里。
• The path was completely covered by the dense foliage. 小路被树叶厚厚地盖了一层。

12 densest   

密集的( dense的最高级 )； 密度大的； 愚笨的； （信息量大得）难理解的

参考例句：

• Past Botoi some of the densest jungle forests on Anopopei grew virtually into the water. 过了坊远湾，岛上的莽莽丛林便几乎直长到水中。
• Earth is the densest of all of these remaining planets. 地球是所剩下行星中最致密的星球。

13 remains   

n.剩余物，残留物；遗体，遗迹

参考例句：

• He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
• The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。

14 lighter   

n.打火机，点火器；驳船；v.用驳船运送；light的比较级

参考例句：

• The portrait was touched up so as to make it lighter.这张画经过润色，色调明朗了一些。
• The lighter works off the car battery.引燃器利用汽车蓄电池打火。

15 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

16 dominant   

adj.支配的，统治的；占优势的；显性的；n.主因，要素，主要的人(或物)；显性基因

参考例句：

• The British were formerly dominant in India.英国人从前统治印度。
• She was a dominant figure in the French film industry.她在法国电影界是个举足轻重的人物。

17 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

18 ware   

n.(常用复数)商品，货物

参考例句：

• The shop sells a great variety of porcelain ware.这家店铺出售品种繁多的瓷器。
• Good ware will never want a chapman.好货不须叫卖。

19 perishable   

adj.（尤指食物）易腐的，易坏的

参考例句：

• Many fresh foods are highly perishable.许多新鲜食物都极易腐败。
• Fruits are perishable in transit.水果在运送时容易腐烂。

20 dwellers   

n.居民，居住者( dweller的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• City dwellers think country folk have provincial attitudes. 城里人以为乡下人思想迂腐。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• They have transformed themselves into permanent city dwellers. 他们已成为永久的城市居民。 来自《简明英汉词典》