[外语类试卷]托福模拟试卷33及答案与解析.doc

1、托福模拟试卷 33及答案与解析 （ A） Shell get the things the man needs. （ B） Sally wants to go to the bookstore too. （ C） There isnt enough time to go to the bookstore. （ D） The student center closes at four oclock. （ A） He doesnt feel qualified for the job. （ B） Hed like a higher salary. （ C） Hes completely satis

2、fied with his job. （ D） Hed like to be able to work more hours per week. （ A） Try to get a ride with Pete. （ B） Take an airplane to Boston. （ C） Ask Pete the name of his hotel. （ D） Drive her car to Boston. （ A） Shell give the man the newspaper after class. （ B） She doesnt read the newspaper for her

3、 class. （ C） She doesnt have a newspaper to give the man. （ D） She only reads one section of the newspaper. （ A） His roommate doesnt like to talk much. （ B） Hes upset with his roommate. （ C） Someone other than his roommate caused the problem. （ D） He doesnt want the woman to be friendly with his roo

4、mmate. （ A） The book was very interesting. （ B） He hasnt read the book yet. （ C） The book is too long. （ D） He doesnt usually read spy thrillers. （ A） She hurt her foot. （ B） Her health problem has come back again. （ C） Shes feeling better now. （ D） She needs an operation soon. （ A） He has been work

5、ing outdoors lately. （ B） Hed like to get some exercise over the weekend. （ C） Hes a good tennis player. （ D） He rarely uses his computer. （ A） Mom doctors should be doing research. （ B） He is studying to be a doctor. （ C） An important new medical treatment may be available soon. （ D） He has already

6、 tried the new medicine. （ A） She couldnt find her watch. （ B） She feels bad about being late. （ C） She forgot what time the library closed. （ D） She had never agreed to meet the man. （ A） Shes a professional photographer. （ B） Shell take the camera to her cai before the concert. （ C） She just had a

7、n argument with her roommate. （ D） Shes concerned about leaving the camera with the man. （ A） Decide against sending the application. （ B） Order hischecks by mail. （ C） Enclose a twenty-dollar bill with his application. （ D） Buy a money order to send with the application. （ A） Shes too busy to run f

8、or class president. （ B） She hasnt considered running for class president. （ C） She plans to apply for a part-time job. （ D） She wants the man to help her with her studies. （ A） She wants the man to meet her brother （ B） Shes going to Chicago with her brother （ C） She wont be able to prepare lunch.

9、（ D） She cant accept the mans invitation. （ A） The books were sent out late. （ B） The books were sent to the wrong place. （ C） He didnt mind helping the woman move. （ D） He doesnt know the womans new address. （ A） Its approximately twelve oclock. （ B） Shell meet the man at exactly twelve oclock. （ C

10、） She has to be somewhere soon. （ D） She doesnt have time to talk. （ A） The womans meal tastes better than his. （ B） The woman shouldnt eat her food. （ C） The woman shouldnt be laughing. （ D） The woman and he should go to another restaurant. （ A） Mary had a long drive to the airport. （ B） His flight

11、 arrived late. （ C） Mary had trouble finding the airport. （ D） His flight took three hours. （ A） He doesnt want the woman to fill out the survey form. （ B） He just got the results of the survey. （ C） He wants to make the dorm a better place for students. （ D） He hadnt heard about the survey. （ A） Sh

12、e has been on the trip herself and has enjoyed it. （ B） She wouldnt consider going on the field trip. （ C） She thinks the class is too advanced for the man. （ D） She thinks theres a good reason to go on the field trip. （ A） Watch the news on TV. （ B） Turn the TV on at six oclock. （ C） Turn the TV of

13、f in a few minutes. （ D） Watch another comedy show. （ A） She hasnt prepared the course outline yet. （ B） Shell distribute the course outline during the next class. （ C） There arent any copies of the course outline left. （ D） The man can get the course outline after class. （ A） He had planned to atte

14、nd Jasons presentation but couldnt. （ B） He preferred Jasons previous presentation. （ C） Hed like to do the next presentation himself. （ D） Jason wont give any more presentations. （ A） She might know someone who needs a car. （ B） She doesnt know many people. （ C） Most of her friends dont drive. （ D）

15、 Shell try to borrow a car from one of her friends. （ A） He doesnt know the answer to the question. （ B） He doesnt like to travel in the area. （ C） He doesnt ride on buses. （ D） Hell ask someone else for directions. （ A） Shes worried about the approaching snowstorm. （ B） She wont have time to go out

16、side tomorrow. （ C） She doesnt believe the weather report, （ D） Shes pleased about the weather report. （ A） He always liked reading more than watching television. （ B） He used to watch television more than he does now. （ C） Its important to select television programs carefully. （ D） The woman should

17、 do more reading. （ A） He thinks the woman looks better in the green hat. （ B） He wants the woman to buy both hats, （ C） He thinks the green hat is much too expensive. （ D） He doesnt care which hat the woman chooses. （ A） The shirt belongs to her sister. （ B） The shirt was purchased during a trip. （

18、 C） She bought a similar shirt for the man. （ D） The shirt is her favorite color. （ A） He wants to get a job in a smaller company. （ B） Hes looking forward to working on the West Coast. （ C） He hopes to keep working where he now lives. （ D） He expects his company to promote him soon. 30 Narrator Lis

19、ten to part of a talk in a history class. Now get ready to answer the questions. You may use your notes to help you answer 31 What is the talk mainly about? （ A） The ideas contributing to the American Dream. （ B） The history of American immigration. （ C） The famous persons who had contributed to the

20、 country. （ D） The influences the American Dream has had on American history. 32 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the factor that contributes to American Dream? （ A） The long developed culture. （ B） The influence of religion. （ C） Enlightenment thinkers. （ D） Freedom people pursu 33 Why do

21、es the professor mention the immigrants? （ A） They have played an important role in the history and even now. （ B） They helped to form the country back in the history. （ C） They did great things to improve the economy of the country. （ D） Americans are all children of immigrants who came for their d

22、reams. 34 What does the professor say about the Declaration of independence? （ A） It is quite important in the history of the U.S. （ B） It provides enlightenment of the American Dream. （ C） It assures human rights in various aspects. （ D） It is drawn up by the famous person, John Lock 35 According t

23、o the professor, what is the basic philosophical foundation of the nation? （ A） John Lockes three concepts. （ B） Voltaires first Amendment. （ C） Montesquieus Constitution. （ D） Machiavelli and Hobb 36 Why does the professor say this? （ A） To express his uncertainty about the facts. （ B） To criticize

24、 the students neglect. （ C） To explain the importance of the constitution. （ D） To encourage students to express their opinions. 36 37 What is the lecture mainly about? （ A） The role of ethylene in plant aging processes （ B） The discovery of ethylene by fruit growers （ C） Differences between ethylen

25、e and other hormones （ D） How plant hormones influence growth 38 According to the professor, how is ethylene unique? （ A） Ethylene is the only hormone that plants produce. （ B） Ethylene is produced only in flowering plants. （ C） Ethylene both stimulates and restricts plant growth. （ D） Ethylene is t

26、he only plant hormone that is a gas. 39 According to the lecture, what are two effects of ethylene? Click on two answers. （ A） Fruit becomes softer as it ripens. （ B） Plants develop complex root systems. （ C） Trees shed their leaves in the fall. （ D） Flower buds open in the spring. 40 Listen again t

27、o part of the lecture Then answer the question. Why does the professor say this: （ A） To explain why she doesnt like apples （ B） To describe a common disease of fruit （ C） To summarize the chain reaction of ripening （ D） To caution against eating unwashed fruit 41 Based on the information in the lec

28、ture, indicate whether each process below is related to the hormone ethylene. For each sentence, click in the correct box. 42 Listen again to part of the lecture Then answer the question. What does the professor imply about the falling of leaves? （ A） Leaves fall from old trees, but not from trees t

29、hat are still young. （ B） Both hormones and environmental factors cause leaves to fall. （ C） The falling of leaves increases the trees risk of getting a disease. （ D） Spraying ethylene into an orchard will prevent leaves from falling. 42 Poltical Science: Poltical Parties 43 How does the professor d

30、evelop the topic of political parties? （ A） By comparing the goals of different parties （ B） By promoting the views of a specific party （ C） By describing parties in a two-party system （ D） By explaining how to organize a party 44 Listen again to part of the lecture Then answer the question Why does

31、 the professor say this: （ A） To test the students knowledge of parties （ B） To find out which party the students support （ C） To introduce a point that he will make （ D） To show that all states have a two party system 45 Listen again to part of the lecture Then answer the question What does the pro

32、fessor imply about political parties? （ A） Parties make decisions based on the interests of several organizations （ B） Parties can never accomplish everything that they would like to do （ C） Parties carry on their work through the efforts of unpaid volunteers （ D） Parties are necessary in the exerci

33、se of democracy in national states 46 Based on the information in the lecture, indicate whether each statement below describes political parties For each sentence, click in the correct box 47 What does the professor mean when he says this: （ A） It is possible to enjoy politics but dislike government

34、 at the same time （ B） A political party cares about major issues, but a government doesnt care （ C） Politics is about competition, while government is about responsibility （ D） Elections and government are like two sides of the same coin 48 why does the professor say this: （ A） To show how major pa

35、rties usually deal with the same issues （ B） To suggest that both parties should give education more attention （ C） To contrast the philosophy and methods of opposing parties （ D） To point out which party is more concerned with education 48 “Music Appreciation Class“ 49 What is the main purpose Of t

36、he lecture? （ A） To explain chamber music （ B） To give examples of composers （ C） To congratulate the University Quartet （ D） To introduce madrigal singing 50 What is the origin of the term chamber music? （ A） A medieval musical instrument （ B） An old word that means “small group“ （ C） A place where

37、 the music was played （ D） A name of one of the original musicians 51 Which of the following are the key characteristics of chamber music in the Classical Period? Click on 2 answer choices. （ A） Baroque style （ B） Complex melodies （ C） Longer pieces （ D） Amateur musicians 52 What does the professor

38、mean when she says this about Beethoven: （ A） She doubts that Beethoven could have written the quartets. （ B） She is in admiration of Beethovens exceptional talent. （ C） She thinks that the later quartets could have been improved. （ D） She is inviting the students to question her information. 53 Why

39、 does the professor mention Impressionism? （ A） She is comparing the experimentation in art with that in music. （ B） She is making a transition into a discussion of art in the Modern Period. （ C） She is giving an example of the work of the Romantics. （ D） She is telling a story that includes some of

40、 the Impressionist painters. 54 How did the professor organize the lecture? （ A） She compared different types of musical compositions. （ B） She arranged the information in chronological order. （ C） She argued the advantages and disadvantages. （ D） She responded to questions that the students asked.

41、54 “Philosophy Class“ 55 What is the discussion mainly about? （ A） The laws of motion （ B） The origin of water （ C） The nature of the universe （ D） The spirit of the world 56 Why does the student mention evolutionary theory? （ A） He is digressing from the main topic. （ B） He is trying to embarrass t

42、he professor. （ C） He is expressing doubt about Greek philosophy. （ D） He is comparing evolution to Anaximanders theory. 57 Why does the professor say this: （ A） She is not happy with the students response. （ B） She is introducing an alternative view. （ C） She is going to expand on the comment. （ D）

43、 She is ending the discussion. 58 What view did the three Milesian philosophers share? （ A） They all believed that the mythology had a basis in fact. （ B） They introduced a scientific approach to explaining nature. （ C） They thought that water was the original element. （ D） They all agreed with the

44、teachings of Socrates. 59 What can be inferred about the early Greek philosophers? （ A） They were exploring the physical sciences. （ B） They recorded many of the Greek myths. （ C） They were primarily interested in religion. （ D） They had contact with other European scholars. 60 What does the profess

45、or mean when she says this: （ A） She is expressing strong agreement. （ B） She is introducing doubt. （ C） She is maintaining a neutral position. （ D） She is asking the students to agree. 61 Migraine headaches are more frequent among women _ among men. （ A） than （ B） however （ C） except for （ D） as ai

46、r 62 When _ from milk, the remainder is called skim milk. （ A） all the butterfat is removed （ B） removing all the butterfat that （ C） is all the butterfat removed （ D） the removal of all the butterfat 63 Giant corporations _ to dominate the United States economy in the late nineteenth century, grew

47、steadily larger during the 1920%. （ A） which began （ B） in which began （ C） they began （ D） which they began 64 The primary digestive function of the throat and esophagus is _ swallowed materials from the mouth to the stomach. （ A） to transport （ B） transported （ C） for transportation （ D） that tran

48、sported 65 Over the centuries, _ that try to explain the origins of the university. （ A） although many theories （ B） many theories （ C） have many theories been （ D） there have been many theories 66 The Centennial Exposition, _ in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1876, celebrated the one- hundredth ann

49、iversary of the Declaration of Independence. （ A） was held （ B） to be held （ C） held （ D） by holding 67 The novelist John Dos Passes developed a style of fiction incorporating several documentary devices _ to his works. （ A） lent realism （ B） that lending realism （ C） to lend realism （ D） of whose realism lent 68 _ crumbles readily when exposed to a moist, acid atmosphere, but the stone is durable in a dry atmosphere. （ A） The surface of marble is （ B） Th