[外语类试卷]托福（听力）历年真题试卷汇编5及答案与解析.doc

1、托福（听力）历年真题试卷汇编 5及答案与解析 0 1 Why is the woman having a problem at the computer lab? （ A） She is not aware of the new limit on printouts. （ B） She is not aware of the change in the process for printing documents. （ C） She cannot find updated printing instructions online. （ D） The computer she is using

2、is not connected to a printer. 2 How does the computer labs new procedure save paper? （ A） It prevents students from printing documents accidentally. （ B） It allows students to print only documents that are class related. （ C） It requires approval for the printing of documents beyond a certain lengt

3、h. （ D） It rewards students for using recycled paper. 3 Why is the woman interested in an internship at the greenhouse? （ A） She is considering changing her major course of study to biology. （ B） She needs to fulfill a requirement for graduation. （ C） She hopes it will lead to a permanent job there.

4、 （ D） She wants to broaden her experiences. 4 What can be inferred from the speakers discussion of the mans friend? （ A） The friend would not advise the woman to work at the greenhouse. （ B） The friend started the youth program at the greenhouse. （ C） The woman knows the friend from one of her engin

5、eering classes. （ D） The woman hopes the friend can help her get the internship. 5 What benefits of a green roof does the woman describe? Click on 2 answers. （ A） It provides research opportunities for students. （ B） It reduces water pollution in the area. （ C） It can help decrease energy costs. （ D

6、） It collects rainwater to supplement the buildings water supply. 5 6 What is the lecture mainly about? （ A） The differences between early farmers and modern farmers （ B） The reasons foraging is no longer practiced today （ C） The relative advantages of foraging and farming （ D） The discovery of evid

7、ence that dates the origin of agriculture 7 In what ways was the foragers diet preferable to that of the early farmer? Click on 2 answers. （ A） The foods were easier to digest. （ B） The foods were easier to cook. （ C） It had greater variety. （ D） It contained more protein. 8 Why does the professor m

8、ention skeletons found in Greece and Turkey? （ A） To contrast the difference in height between early farmers and foragers （ B） To point out the similarities to remains found in China and in other parts of Europe （ C） To support the theory that many early farmers died of starvation （ D） To demonstrat

9、e that height is dependent on geographical location 9 According to the professor, what was a possible result of the selective breeding of crop plants? （ A） Crop plants quickly became the only source of food. （ B） The plants required more water to grow. （ C） The plants became more resistant to heat a

10、nd cold. （ D） The plants became more vulnerable to disease. 10 What is the professors attitude toward the classification of ancient people as either foragers or farmers? （ A） She worries that present-day archaeologists are not considering key evidence. （ B） She believes the evidence now indicates th

11、at the situation was more complex. （ C） She believes that such classifications have generally been accurate. （ D） She doubts that any new evidence could challenge the classification. 11 Why does the professor mention irrigation? （ A） To support her point about farming providing a great quantity of f

12、ood （ B） To explain how the Chinese were able to cultivate rice so early （ C） To explain why early farming often required large amounts of land （ D） To demonstrate how farming methods have changed over time 11 12 What does the professor mainly discuss? Click on 2 answers. （ A） A series of observatio

13、ns that influenced the development of Darwins theory of evolution （ B） Arguments that have been raised against the theory of evolution （ C） New research techniques used by evolutionary biologists on the Galapagos Islands （ D） The results of a research study on evolution in the Galapagos Islands 13 W

14、hat does the professor say about the thirteen species of Darwin Finches? Click on 2 answers. （ A） Their beaks differ noticeably in size and shape. （ B） They can be distinguished from one another by the color of their feathers. （ C） None of them can fly well. （ D） All of them eat the same fruit. 14 A

15、ccording to the professor, what did Darwin believe might be true of the finch species on the Galapagos Islands? （ A） They all evolved from a single species from South America. （ B） The size of their populations fluctuates considerably from year to year. （ C） They are closely related to parrots. （ D）

16、 They have been living on the Galapagos Islands for millions of years. 15 What opinion does the professor express regarding the Grants research? （ A） It confirmed the findings of researchers working at the same time on other islands. （ B） It was more thorough than any other researchers work on Darwi

17、n finches. （ C） It exposed a flaw in Darwins methods but did not invalidate his overall theory. （ D） It was as important for its innovative methods as for its actual finding. 16 What does the professor say about major environmental events on the Galapagos Islands? （ A） They pose a threat to the size

18、 of the finch population there. （ B） They occur less frequently now than they did in the past. （ C） They account for the fact that finches are found on just a few of the islands. （ D） They might explain some of the differences among the finch species found there. 17 What did the Grants finding show?

19、 （ A） The population of Darwin Finches was decreasing slightly with each generation. （ B） Evolutionary changes can be observed in the short term. （ C） Dissimilar species in the same environment can evolve in similar ways. （ D） Evolutionary changes are sometimes reversible. 17 18 Why does the student

20、 go to see his academic adviser? （ A） He wants to find out which classes he is required to take next semester. （ B） He wants to change his course selections for next semester. （ C） He wants to drop two of the courses he is taking this semester. （ D） He wants to get help with two of the classes he is

21、 taking this semester. 19 What is the academic advisers response when she learns that the student has registered for four courses that require final papers? （ A） She thinks the courses will be easier than the student thinks. （ B） She thinks the student should have taken more care when selecting his

22、courses. （ C） She feels she should have noticed this situation earlier. （ D） She feels the courses will help the student improve his writing skills. 20 What factor helps the student decide which language he will study? （ A） His friend will be studying the same language. （ B） His friend recommended a

23、 professor who teaches the language. （ C） It was the only language class with seats still available. （ D） It was the language he studied in high school. 21 What two requirements must students have fulfilled before they can take a precalculus course at the university? Click on 2 answers. （ A） They ne

24、ed to have passed a mathematics test given by the university. （ B） They need to have taken three mathematics courses at the university. （ C） They need to have received permission from the professor who will teach the course. （ D） They need to have taken three years of mathematics classes in high sch

25、ool. 22 What class does the student imply he feels most confident about doing well in? （ A） Precalculus （ B） Latin （ C） Introduction to World Poetry （ D） The European Novel 22 23 What is the lecture mainly about? （ A） How the formation of the Isthmus of Panama helped start an ice age （ B） How tecton

26、ic plate movement might have created the Gulf Stream （ C） How the Atlantic Ocean became connected to the Arctic Ocean （ D） How changes in ocean circulation affected the Isthmus of Panama 24 According to the professor, what was probably the initial effect of the new land bridge between North and Sout

27、h America? （ A） Ocean waves intensified on both sides of the land bridge. （ B） Trade winds appeared in the Atlantic Ocean. （ C） The flow of warm water increased along the eastern coast of North America. （ D） More rainwater began falling into the Atlantic Ocean. 25 The professor notes that trade wind

28、s from Africa carry water vapor from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. What does this point explain? Click on 2 answers. （ A） Why the Pacific Ocean is colder than the Atlantic Ocean （ B） Why the density of water in the Atlantic Ocean increased （ C） Why there is little rainfall in certain regions of

29、 North Africa （ D） Why the Pacific Ocean is less salty than the Atlantic Ocean 26 According to the professor, how could increased precipitation in the Northern Hemisphere have contributed to the cooling of the Arctic region? （ A） It promoted the formation of sea ice, which reflected sunlight. （ B） I

30、t allowed the ocean currents to reach the Arctic Ocean. （ C） It caused more heat to be trapped in the ocean. （ D） It removed some carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. 27 Why does the professor mention a fluctuation in the tilt of Earths axis? （ A） To suggest a reason that the ice age of three million

31、 years ago did not last long （ B） To explain why periods of cooling occur at regular intervals （ C） To explain why ocean circulation patterns periodically change （ D） To suggest a possible contributing factor to the Arctic glaciation of three million years ago 28 Listen again to part of the lecture,

32、 then answer the question. What can be inferred about the woman when she says this? （ A） She wants to demonstrate her knowledge of geography. （ B） She is confused by the claim that the professor is making. （ C） She realizes she is mistaken about the location of the Isthmus of Panama. （ D） She disagr

33、ees with the professor on the size of the Isthmus of Panama. 28 29 What is the main purpose of the lecture? （ A） To discuss the design of the earliest homes built in the eastern Mediterranean （ B） To discuss evidence indicating a change of lifestyle among a group of prehistoric people （ C） To compar

34、e evidence of early human settlement in different regions of the world （ D） To compare different techniques used to process grains in the eastern Mediterranean 30 According to the professor, what was one way in which hunter-gatherers benefited after the glaciers retreated? （ A） The warmer climate al

35、lowed them to build simpler, lighter houses （ B） The appearance of open grasslands provided easier access to food （ C） An increase in the number of lakes attracted more migrating animals （ D） An increase in annual rainfall made farming more productive 31 Why does the professor describe features of N

36、atufian sites? （ A） The features indicate that the Natufians established the largest early human settlement in the world. （ B） The sites contain the first strong evidence of hunting by prehistoric people. （ C） Compelling evidence of a sedentary lifestyle is available at the sites. （ D） Artifacts at

37、the sites are well preserved because of the regions dry climate. 32 What evidence found by researcher does the professor describe to show that the Natufians were NOT a nomadic people? Click on 3 answers. （ A） Tools that were too heavy to move very far （ B） Large structure used for storing grain （ C）

38、 Stone enclosures that separated one home from another （ D） Underground foundations for house （ E） Remains of certain animals 33 What point does the professor make about young gazelles and migratory birds? （ A） They were believed to be sacred animals by the Natufians. （ B） They lived near open grass

39、lands. （ C） They were the most common animals found in the regions. （ D） They would have been present at the site at different seasons. 34 Listen again to part of the lecture, then answer the question. Why does the professor say this? （ A） To prevent a misunderstanding （ B） To explain how agricultur

40、e began （ C） To define a technical term （ D） To signal a change of topic 托福（听力 ）历年真题试卷汇编 5答案与解析 0 【听力原文】 Listen to a conversation between a student (S) and a consultant (C) in a computer lab. S: Could you check the settings on this computer? C: Sure. What seems to be the problem? S: Ive clicked prin

41、t like four times, but nothing is happening! C: Oh, this will be an easy fix. Today must be the first time you have been in the computer lab this month, right? S: Yeah, thats right. C: All right. Well, on the first of this month we started something new. Ok, so you already know how to send something

42、 to the printer. S: Right. That is what I tried. C: So after that, we added a new step, printing stations. S: What are those? C: There is a station, well, a computer actually next to every printer now. Youll need to go to the printing station and youll see a list of all the documents that people hav

43、e sent to the printer. Youll need to find your document on the list, and click on it. S: Ok. C: In the past, we had a lot of documents getting sent to the printer by mistake, so we ended up wasting a lot of paper. Hopefully, with this new system this wont happen as much. Somebody might click print b

44、y mistake, but they are not gonna get up and walk to the printing station by mistake, too. S: I see, thanks! C: No problem. Youll also see your printing allocation at the station, so youll know how many pages you have left for this term. S: Oh, good. Last term my roommate ran out and had to pay for

45、printing. C: Yeah. Its an issue. I couldnt help but notice you are printing an application for the Green House? S: Yeah. An internship, through the biology department. C: Oh. Are you majoring in biology? S: Engineering, actually. The internship is not really related to my studies, but it sounded int

46、eresting, and its good to branch out learn about new things in different areas. C: Oh, I ask only because I have a friend, someone I graduated with, who works in the Green House. He says its a great place to work. S: Cool! Is your friend involved in their summer youth program at all? That is what th

47、e internship is for helping run that program. I think a lot of people will apply for this internship. Itd be great to know somebody on the inside! C: I dont know exactly what he does there. I didnt even know there was a youth program. S: Oh. I heard about it on the radio, the participants are gonna

48、be planting grasses and flowers and stuff for the new green roofs on campus. C: Green roofs? S: Yeah. They are basically gardens on the tops of buildings. C: Why? So students here can study plant growth or something? S: That is not what they said on the radio. They said that green roofs can lower th

49、e temperature inside the building, so you dont have to spend as much on air-conditioning. C: Thats a good idea! S: Yeah! Also in the city, storm water runoffs, you know, rainwater that runs into sewers and local lakes and rivers. This runoff apparently picks up a lot of pollution from the pavement, Green roofs absorb some of that rain, which reduces runoff, which in turn helps the water quality. 1 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 目的主旨题。在对话的开 端部分，学生就表示了自己面临的困难：Ive clicked print like four times， but nothing is happening!即点击打印多次，仍没有打印出文件。后工作人员指出问题的原因： we added a new step， printin