历年托福听力考试2001-10

01年10月 托福听力文字
Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals abovethe crow: a little bit more!
Part: A
1．A: How did your job interview go?
B: I don't think I came across（给人留下深刻印象）as well as I could have.
Q: What does the man mean?
2．A: Care for any of these cookies? My roommate made them.
B: Don't mind if I do.
Q: What will the man probably do?
3．A: Oh my, you still don't look too good. Didn't you take the pain reliever I gave you'?
B: Yeah, an hour ago. Guess I've got a headache that just won't quit
Q: What does the man mean?
4．A: Owe. You must be sad, what with your best friend taking a job m Texas. It's so far away.
B: Yeah, I'm really going to miss her. But at least I have a good reason to visit a new part of the country now.
Q: What does the woman imply?
5．A: My fingers are sticky from that candy bar. Do you mind if I use the restroom to wash up before we leave?
B: Sure, I'll be over at the bus stop.
Q: What will the speakers probably do next?
6．A: This strap¹ on my briefcase² is broken. Do you think you could replace it？ Say, by next Tuesday?
B: Let's see, oh sure that won't be a problem. It won't even take that long
Q: What does the man mean?
7． A: So, my adviser³ wants me to take the creative writing class that meets on Wednesday, instead of the Monday class because the instructor⁴ in the class is supposed to be great. But that' d mean I'd have to spend the whole day on campus every Wednesday.
B: Well, but especially in creative writing the instructor can make a big difference in how much you get out of the class
Q: What does the woman imply the man should do?
8．A: Have you finalized⁵ your plans for spring break yet?
B: Well, I could visit some friends in Florida, or go to my roommate's home. It's a tough choice.
Q: What does the man mean?
9．A: This is such a great time to buy winter clothes. So many stores are having sales now and the price reductions are pretty substantial.
B: Yeah, It's just what I've been waiting for. There are so many things I need.
Q: What does the man imply?
10．A: Where have you been? I was just about to give up on you.
B: Sorry, my bus was delayed. But I'm glad you were patient, It would have been hard for us to find another time to meet this week.
Q: What does the woman mean?
11．A: It's so cold and windy out. This would be a good afternoon for a chess match.
B: Yeah. I’d love to. The trouble is I'm afraid I never figured out file rules.
Q．What can be inferred about the woman?
12．A: Say remember that proposal for an international festival next spring? Do you think there's any chance it'll ever get off the ground?
B: I don t thing it's a question of whether it'll happen. It's just a matter of where it'll be held.
Q: What does the woman imply about the international festival?
13．A: The bookstore on Center Street is having a sale, They're advertising⁶ discounts of up to 70% on a lot of their books.
B: Yeah. I was there when they opened this morning. It was so packed I didn't even go inside
Q: What does file man mean?
14．A: Can you drive me to the Anderson's party Friday night?
B: It depends on if I get my car back from the shop.
Q: What does the woman imply?
15．A: I've been washing my clothes in the same Laundromat（自助洗衣店）you use, the one near the dorms. But I can't stand it that their prices keep going up, I think I might start going to that one over on 2nd Ave.
B: Well the one on 2nd might be cheaper. But for me the convenience of having a Laundromat so close to where I live is worth the extra dollar to.
Q: What does the woman mean?
16．A: I can't believe I can't get a plane ticket for the December holidays. I mean, it's only October.
B: Well, you know I wouldn't worry about it too much people cancel their reservations all the time.
Q: What does the woman imply the man should do?
17．A: A bunch of us are going out for pizza.
B: Count me out, but have a good time.
Q: What does the man mean?
18．A: Excuse me. I heard that there were a couple of jobs available in the library. So I'd like to apply for one of them. Can I fill out the application form at home and bring it back next week?
B: Sure, but you should know that we're about to start looking at the applications, and we hope to make some job offers in a few days.
Q: What does the woman imply?
19．A: I started reading that book you loaned me, but I’m having a tough time keeping up with the main characters. It's hard to remember them all
B: Yeah, I know. The first part isn't easy. All I can say is stick with it. Once you get halfway⁷ through you won't want to put it down.
Q: What does the woman imply?
20．A: I’m afraid this is the only room in the hotel we have free at this time Sir, We weren't expecting you.
B: Oh, dear. I guess I'll take what I can get. Next mime⁸ I'll be sure to call in advance and make a reservation.
Q: What can be inferred about the man?
21．A: I heard you were thinking of applying for a job as a camp counselor⁹.
B: Yeah, Do you know if they need anyone about place where you worked last summer?
Q: What does the woman ask the man?
22．A: Hey, is Susan on the debate team too? She's wearing a purple shirt today, doesn't everyone on the team wear a purple shirt on days when you're having a debate?
B: I guess, But other people some times wear purple colored shirts too you know.
Q: What does the man mean?
23．A: I've been trying to reach you for days, but your line's always busy
B: You're lucky. You got me before my roommate came home
Q: What can be inferred about the woman's roommate?
24．A: It's not fun being around Debbie and Mike these days. All they do is quarrel.
B: I've noticed it too. I wish they would keep their squabbles to themselves(把争论留给自己).
Q: What does the woman want Debbie and Mike to do?
25．A：Dr. Jones, I was wondering if you would consider giving me an extension on my paper. I just got back on campus yesterday from hospital.
B: Well, under the circumstances I can't see how I can deny your request.
Q: What does Dr Jones say he will do?
26．A: I know it's only a piece of clothing, but something about wearing a white lab coat makes me feel really, well, professional.
B: Yeah, but I think the department should be paying for them, not us.
Q: What does the man say about lab coats?
27．A: I think I need a new tire. I had to put air in it twice this week.
B: That happened to me once. It was just a nail, and they were able to repair it.
Q: What does the woman mean?
28．A: Say Mary, I've got to fly home for winter break early. I'm actually leaving tomorrow. Do you think you could take notes for me in our American History class on Thursday?
B: Oh, Jim. I'm leaving tomorrow too.
Q: What does the woman imply?
29．A: This dormitory is too boring for me. I wonder if can move to Richardson?
B: Are you sure you want to do that? Even you need some sleep.
Q: What does the man imply?
30．A: I'm going to see the sculpture exhibition at the University Museum next Monday.
B: Oh, You mean they've decided¹⁰ to hold it over（拖延）?
Q: What had the man assumed about the exhibition?

1 strap   

n.皮带，带子；v.用带扣住，束牢；用绷带包扎

参考例句：

• She held onto a strap to steady herself.她抓住拉手吊带以便站稳。
• The nurse will strap up your wound.护士会绑扎你的伤口。

2 briefcase   

n.手提箱，公事皮包

参考例句：

• He packed a briefcase with what might be required.他把所有可能需要的东西都装进公文包。
• He requested the old man to look after the briefcase.他请求那位老人照看这个公事包。

3 adviser   

n.劝告者，顾问

参考例句：

• They employed me as an adviser.他们聘请我当顾问。
• Our department has engaged a foreign teacher as phonetic adviser.我们系已经聘请了一位外籍老师作为语音顾问。

4 instructor   

n.指导者，教员，教练

参考例句：

• The college jumped him from instructor to full professor.大学突然把他从讲师提升为正教授。
• The skiing instructor was a tall,sunburnt man.滑雪教练是一个高高个子晒得黑黑的男子。

5 finalized   

vt.完成（finalize的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• The draft of this article has been finalized [done]. 这篇文章已经定稿。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The draft was revised several times before it was finalized. 稿子几经删改才定下来。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

6 advertising   

n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的

参考例句：

• Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗?
• The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。

7 halfway   

adj.中途的，不彻底的，部分的；adv.半路地，在中途，在半途

参考例句：

• We had got only halfway when it began to get dark.走到半路，天就黑了。
• In study the worst danger is give up halfway.在学习上，最忌讳的是有始无终。

8 mime   

n.指手画脚，做手势，哑剧演员，哑剧；vi./vt.指手画脚的表演，用哑剧的形式表演

参考例句：

• Several French mime artists will give some lectures this afternoon.几位法国哑剧表演艺术家将在今天下午做几场讲座。
• I couldn't speak Chinese,but I showed in mime that I wanted a drink.我不会讲汉语，但我作摹拟动作表示要一杯饮料。

9 counselor   

n.顾问，法律顾问

参考例句：

• The counselor gave us some disinterested advice.顾问给了我们一些无私的忠告。
• Chinese commercial counselor's office in foreign countries.中国驻国外商务参赞处。

10 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

11 sediment   

n.沉淀，沉渣，沉积(物)

参考例句：

• The sediment settled and the water was clear.杂质沉淀后，水变清了。
• Sediment begins to choke the channel's opening.沉积物开始淤塞河道口。

12 turbidity   

混浊，混乱； 混浊度； 浊度

参考例句：

• Turbidity is predominantly made colloids. 浊度主要是由胶体物质造成的。
• What do turbidity currents result from? 混浊流是怎么引起的呢？

13 denser   

adj. 不易看透的, 密集的, 浓厚的, 愚钝的

参考例句：

• The denser population necessitates closer consolidation both for internal and external action. 住得日益稠密的居民，对内和对外都不得不更紧密地团结起来。 来自英汉非文学 - 家庭、私有制和国家的起源
• As Tito entered the neighbourhood of San Martino, he found the throng rather denser. 蒂托走近圣马丁教堂附近一带时，发现人群相当密集。

14 economists   

n.经济学家，经济专家( economist的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The sudden rise in share prices has confounded economists. 股价的突然上涨使经济学家大惑不解。
• Foreign bankers and economists cautiously welcomed the minister's initiative. 外国银行家和经济学家对部长的倡议反应谨慎。 来自《简明英汉词典》

15 interfere   

v.(in)干涉，干预；(with)妨碍，打扰

参考例句：

• If we interfere, it may do more harm than good.如果我们干预的话，可能弊多利少。
• When others interfere in the affair,it always makes troubles. 别人一卷入这一事件，棘手的事情就来了。

16 subsidies   

n.补贴，津贴，补助金( subsidy的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• European agriculture ministers failed to break the deadlock over farm subsidies. 欧洲各国农业部长在农业补贴问题上未能打破僵局。
• Agricultural subsidies absorb about half the EU's income. 农业补贴占去了欧盟收入的大约一半。 来自《简明英汉词典》

17 doctrine   

n.教义；主义；学说

参考例句：

• He was impelled to proclaim his doctrine.他不得不宣扬他的教义。
• The council met to consider changes to doctrine.宗教议会开会考虑更改教义。

18 tariffs   

关税制度； 关税( tariff的名词复数 )； 关税表； （旅馆或饭店等的）收费表； 量刑标准

参考例句：

• British industry was sheltered from foreign competition by protective tariffs. 保护性关税使英国工业免受国际竞争影响。
• The new tariffs have put a stranglehold on trade. 新的关税制对开展贸易极为不利。

19 industrialists   

n.工业家，实业家( industrialist的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• This deal will offer major benefits to industrialists and investors. 这笔交易将会让实业家和投资者受益匪浅。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The government has set up a committee of industrialists and academics to advise it. 政府已成立了一个实业家和学者的委员会来为其提供建议。 来自《简明英汉词典》

20 restrictions   

约束( restriction的名词复数 )； 管制； 制约因素； 带限制性的条件（或规则）

参考例句：

• I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
• a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

21 enzyme   

n.酵素，酶

参考例句：

• Above a certain temperature,the enzyme molecule will become unfolded.超过一定温度，酶分子将会展开。
• An enzyme that dissolves the fibrin of blood clots.能溶解血凝块中的纤维的酶。

22 enzymes   

n. 酶，酵素

参考例句：

• It was said that washing powders containing enzymes remove stains more efficiently. 据说加酶洗衣粉除污更有效。
• Among the enzymes which are particularly effective are pepsin, papain. 在酶当中特别有效的是胃朊酶、木瓜酶。

23 illustrate   

v.举例说明，阐明；图解，加插图

参考例句：

• The company's bank statements illustrate its success.这家公司的银行报表说明了它的成功。
• This diagram will illustrate what I mean.这个图表可说明我的意思。

24 sculptor   

n.雕刻家，雕刻家

参考例句：

• A sculptor forms her material.雕塑家把材料塑造成雕塑品。
• The sculptor rounded the clay into a sphere.那位雕塑家把黏土做成了一个球状。

25 distinctive   

adj.特别的，有特色的，与众不同的

参考例句：

• She has a very distinctive way of walking.她走路的样子与别人很不相同。
• This bird has several distinctive features.这个鸟具有几种突出的特征。

26 sculpted   

adj.经雕塑的

参考例句：

• a display of animals sculpted in ice 冰雕动物展
• The ladies had their hair sculpted by the leading coiffeur of the day. 女士们的发型都是当代有名的理发师做的。

1 strap   

n.皮带，带子；v.用带扣住，束牢；用绷带包扎

参考例句：

• She held onto a strap to steady herself.她抓住拉手吊带以便站稳。
• The nurse will strap up your wound.护士会绑扎你的伤口。

2 briefcase   

n.手提箱，公事皮包

参考例句：

• He packed a briefcase with what might be required.他把所有可能需要的东西都装进公文包。
• He requested the old man to look after the briefcase.他请求那位老人照看这个公事包。

3 adviser   

n.劝告者，顾问

参考例句：

• They employed me as an adviser.他们聘请我当顾问。
• Our department has engaged a foreign teacher as phonetic adviser.我们系已经聘请了一位外籍老师作为语音顾问。

4 instructor   

n.指导者，教员，教练

参考例句：

• The college jumped him from instructor to full professor.大学突然把他从讲师提升为正教授。
• The skiing instructor was a tall,sunburnt man.滑雪教练是一个高高个子晒得黑黑的男子。

5 finalized   

vt.完成（finalize的过去式与过去分词形式）

参考例句：

• The draft of this article has been finalized [done]. 这篇文章已经定稿。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• The draft was revised several times before it was finalized. 稿子几经删改才定下来。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

6 advertising   

n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的

参考例句：

• Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗?
• The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。

7 halfway   

adj.中途的，不彻底的，部分的；adv.半路地，在中途，在半途

参考例句：

• We had got only halfway when it began to get dark.走到半路，天就黑了。
• In study the worst danger is give up halfway.在学习上，最忌讳的是有始无终。

8 mime   

n.指手画脚，做手势，哑剧演员，哑剧；vi./vt.指手画脚的表演，用哑剧的形式表演

参考例句：

• Several French mime artists will give some lectures this afternoon.几位法国哑剧表演艺术家将在今天下午做几场讲座。
• I couldn't speak Chinese,but I showed in mime that I wanted a drink.我不会讲汉语，但我作摹拟动作表示要一杯饮料。

9 counselor   

n.顾问，法律顾问

参考例句：

• The counselor gave us some disinterested advice.顾问给了我们一些无私的忠告。
• Chinese commercial counselor's office in foreign countries.中国驻国外商务参赞处。

10 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

11 sediment   

n.沉淀，沉渣，沉积(物)

参考例句：

• The sediment settled and the water was clear.杂质沉淀后，水变清了。
• Sediment begins to choke the channel's opening.沉积物开始淤塞河道口。

12 turbidity   

混浊，混乱； 混浊度； 浊度

参考例句：

• Turbidity is predominantly made colloids. 浊度主要是由胶体物质造成的。
• What do turbidity currents result from? 混浊流是怎么引起的呢？

13 denser   

adj. 不易看透的, 密集的, 浓厚的, 愚钝的

参考例句：

• The denser population necessitates closer consolidation both for internal and external action. 住得日益稠密的居民，对内和对外都不得不更紧密地团结起来。 来自英汉非文学 - 家庭、私有制和国家的起源
• As Tito entered the neighbourhood of San Martino, he found the throng rather denser. 蒂托走近圣马丁教堂附近一带时，发现人群相当密集。

14 economists   

n.经济学家，经济专家( economist的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The sudden rise in share prices has confounded economists. 股价的突然上涨使经济学家大惑不解。
• Foreign bankers and economists cautiously welcomed the minister's initiative. 外国银行家和经济学家对部长的倡议反应谨慎。 来自《简明英汉词典》

15 interfere   

v.(in)干涉，干预；(with)妨碍，打扰

参考例句：

• If we interfere, it may do more harm than good.如果我们干预的话，可能弊多利少。
• When others interfere in the affair,it always makes troubles. 别人一卷入这一事件，棘手的事情就来了。

16 subsidies   

n.补贴，津贴，补助金( subsidy的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• European agriculture ministers failed to break the deadlock over farm subsidies. 欧洲各国农业部长在农业补贴问题上未能打破僵局。
• Agricultural subsidies absorb about half the EU's income. 农业补贴占去了欧盟收入的大约一半。 来自《简明英汉词典》

17 doctrine   

n.教义；主义；学说

参考例句：

• He was impelled to proclaim his doctrine.他不得不宣扬他的教义。
• The council met to consider changes to doctrine.宗教议会开会考虑更改教义。

18 tariffs   

关税制度； 关税( tariff的名词复数 )； 关税表； （旅馆或饭店等的）收费表； 量刑标准

参考例句：

• British industry was sheltered from foreign competition by protective tariffs. 保护性关税使英国工业免受国际竞争影响。
• The new tariffs have put a stranglehold on trade. 新的关税制对开展贸易极为不利。

19 industrialists   

n.工业家，实业家( industrialist的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• This deal will offer major benefits to industrialists and investors. 这笔交易将会让实业家和投资者受益匪浅。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The government has set up a committee of industrialists and academics to advise it. 政府已成立了一个实业家和学者的委员会来为其提供建议。 来自《简明英汉词典》

20 restrictions   

约束( restriction的名词复数 )； 管制； 制约因素； 带限制性的条件（或规则）

参考例句：

• I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
• a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制

21 enzyme   

n.酵素，酶

参考例句：

• Above a certain temperature,the enzyme molecule will become unfolded.超过一定温度，酶分子将会展开。
• An enzyme that dissolves the fibrin of blood clots.能溶解血凝块中的纤维的酶。

22 enzymes   

n. 酶，酵素

参考例句：

• It was said that washing powders containing enzymes remove stains more efficiently. 据说加酶洗衣粉除污更有效。
• Among the enzymes which are particularly effective are pepsin, papain. 在酶当中特别有效的是胃朊酶、木瓜酶。

23 illustrate   

v.举例说明，阐明；图解，加插图

参考例句：

• The company's bank statements illustrate its success.这家公司的银行报表说明了它的成功。
• This diagram will illustrate what I mean.这个图表可说明我的意思。

24 sculptor   

n.雕刻家，雕刻家

参考例句：

• A sculptor forms her material.雕塑家把材料塑造成雕塑品。
• The sculptor rounded the clay into a sphere.那位雕塑家把黏土做成了一个球状。

25 distinctive   

adj.特别的，有特色的，与众不同的

参考例句：

• She has a very distinctive way of walking.她走路的样子与别人很不相同。
• This bird has several distinctive features.这个鸟具有几种突出的特征。

26 sculpted   

adj.经雕塑的

参考例句：

• a display of animals sculpted in ice 冰雕动物展
• The ladies had their hair sculpted by the leading coiffeur of the day. 女士们的发型都是当代有名的理发师做的。