1、托福-练习三十一及答案解析(总分：60.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPassage 1/B(总题数：4，分数：10.00)（分数：2.00）(1).Why does the student go to see his professor? A. He is transferring to a school in Oklahoma. B. He must leave school for a family emergency. C. He wants to discuss his term paper. D. He needs to have surgery.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.
2、D.(2).What is required for an Incomplete? A. Completing the work within a certain time B. Writing an additional term paper C. Paying a fee of sixty dollars D. Enrolling in a special make-up course（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：3.00）(1).What is the purpose of the conversation? A. The man wants permission to br
3、ing food to class. B. The man is applying for a job as cafeteria cashier. C. The man was overcharged and is requesting a refund. D. The man would like a different meal arrangement.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why does the woman say this: A. To complain about the cafeteria breakfast B. To criticize the mans
4、choice of food C. To emphasize the importance of breakfast D. To show that she is a morning person（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Why does the woman tell the man about Plan C? A. To list the special diets that are available B. To give him another choice of meal plan C. To recommend a different place to eat D.
5、To explain the benefits of each meal plan（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：2.00）(1).Why does the student speak to the professor? A. She wants to take a quiz that she missed. B. She would like to discuss her grade. C. She is having difficulty in the class. D. She must miss class the following day.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D
6、.(2).What does the professor suggest the student do? A. Read the chapter over again B. Study harder for the next quiz C. Write about what she learned D. Try not to be absent from class（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：3.00）(1).What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. A field trip B. A reading assignment C. A
7、guest speaker D. A term paper（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why does the man say this: A. To emphasize the professors qualifications B. To state a desire to read the professors books C. To predict that the seminar attendance will be high D. To imply that the seminar needs improvement（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What
8、is the mans opinion of the assignment? A. The assignment will improve their public speaking skills. B. The assignment will help them meet people in their field. C. The assignment is more difficult than he had expected. D.The assignment has taken too much of their time.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.二、BPassage 2/B
9、(总题数：3，分数：10.00)（分数：2.00）(1).What is the main purpose of the discussion? A. The professor is giving a writing assignment. B. The class is evaluating last weeks assignment. C. The professor is changing the reading assignment. D. The class is summarizing the assigned readings.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What
10、 is the womans attitude toward the assignment? A. She is confused by it. B. She likes it very much. C. She thinks it is too difficult. D. She finds it boring.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the main purpose of the talk? A. To contrast Native American and European concepts of resources B. To ex
11、plain why Native Americans valued personal alliances C. To list the commodities found in the New England environment D. To show that the European economic system originated in New England（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What does the professor say about the Native Americans use of resources? A. They traded reso
12、urces with the European colonists. B. They used resources to show wealth and social status. C. They used resources mainly for economic subsistence. D. They viewed resources as commodities to buy and sell.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Listen again to part of the discussion. Then answer the question.Why does t
13、he professor say this: A. To state that the Native Americans were very poor B. To show similarities between economic systems C. To explain differences in wealth among people D. To define the Native American concept of wealth（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Why does the professor say this: A. To illustrate the c
14、olonists view of commodities B. To emphasize the scarcity of resources in New England C. To suggest that the colonists did not use many resources D. To describe the growth of the New England economy（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the purpose of the talk? A. To imagine life without culture B. T
15、o compare various cultures C. To explain cultural differences D. To define what culture is（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why does the professor mention student culture? A. To illustrate how culture involves shared ideas and behaviors B. To encourage students to think critically about their culture C. To compa
16、re the student culture of the past and the present D. To give students ideas for conducting their own research（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is the womans attitude toward student culture? A. She enjoys being a part of it. B. She is frustrated by all the work. C. She thinks it is similar to a club. D. She
17、 doesnt understand its rules.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).What does the professor think of comparing a culture to a club? A. A culture is exactly the same as a club. B. The comparison is imperfect. C. It is easier to define a culture than a club. D. Clubs are important in most cultures.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、BP
18、assage 3/B(总题数：3，分数：10.00)（分数：2.00）(1).What is the main purpose of the talk? A. To list qualities of effective managers B. To explain why workers criticize management C. To describe negative effects of stress D. To discuss ways of dealing with stress（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is the professors opinio
19、n of rest? A. Too much rest can have negative results. B. Activity and exercise are forms of rest. C. Managers should allow rest time for workers. D. Few people know the real meaning of rest.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the purpose of the lecture? A. To compare clinical diagnosis and treatm
20、ent B. To describe how psychologists diagnose problems C. To support the use of psychological testing D. To diagnose the problems of students（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).How do clinical psychologists diagnose a clients problems? Click on 2 answers. Psychic readings Psychological tests Interviews （分数：1.00）A.
21、B.C.D.(3).Why does the professor discuss taking a clients case history? A. To show that a clients past behavior assists in diagnosis B. To compare the case histories of various clients C. To explain why some clients lie and some tell the truth D. To entertain the students with stories of unusual cli
22、ents（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).According to the professor, why are personality tests useful? A. They are short and easy to administer. B. They allow clients to diagnose their own problems. C. They give the psychologist data for publication. D. They reveal feelings the client cannot talk about.（分数：1.00）A.B
23、.C.D.（分数：4.00）(1).What is the main purpose of the talk? A. To describe the migration of bats B. To promote an appreciation of bats C. To give advice about contact with bats D. To explain how to care for young bats（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why does the speaker say this: A. To describe the reproductive beh
24、avior of bats B. To show similarities between bats and mosquitoes C. To give an example of how bats benefit us D. To warn students about dangerous insects（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).How can you prevent bats from entering your house? A. By blocking every opening B. By planting bushes near the doors C. By tr
25、aining your dog to hunt bats D. By using poison to kill the bats（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Why does the speaker recommend getting medical advice if you come in physical contact with a bat? A. Bats are needed for medical research. B. Contact with humans is unhealthy for bats. C. Bats sharp teeth can cause
26、a painful bite. D. The bat might be carrying a fatal disease.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.四、BPassage 4/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).According to the professor, why do most people welcome laughter? A. People like to learn new ways to communicate. B. Laughter releases stress and gives pleasure. C. Humans enjoy se
27、veral kinds of entertainment. D. Laughter can express every human emotion.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why does the professor say this: A. To give examples of stress that is carefully controlled B. To show that children like to pretend they are flying C. To describe how children respond when they are afraid
28、 D. To give parents advice about child development（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).which of the following is a universal characteristic of situations where people laugh? A. Confusion about what is happening B. Injury to someone who is a stranger C. Ability to remember a funny name D. Shock or stress in a safe s
29、ituation（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Why does the professor talk about social rules and conventions? A. To suggest that many rules for comedians are not effective B. To find out what students think about rules and conventions C. To show that humor is a safe way to bring about social change D. To explain why
30、 people enjoy telling stories that are not true（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Listen again to part of the lecture.Then answer the question.Why does the professor say this: A. To show how humor can be understood across cultures B. To emphasize the importance of humor in managing anxiety C. To explain why human
31、s are the only animals that laugh D. To warn students that the world is dangerous（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.五、BPassage 5/B(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).What is the main purpose of the talk? A. To show similarities in rocks from different places B. To trace the early exploration of the local area C. To explain h
32、ow erosion shaped certain land forms D. To describe the beauty of the desert landscape（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Why does the professor say this: A. To give examples of different kinds of tables B. To suggest possible ideas for student projects C. To list the chemical components of a mesa D. To preview wh
33、at students will see on a field trip（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What reasons are given for the erosion of a mesa? Click on 2 answers. The rock on the sides is softer than that on the top. Strong earthquakes frequently shake the region. Plants dissolve the cements in the surface rock. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).L
34、isten again to part of the talk. Then answer the question.Why does the professor say this: A. To show similarities between spires and sand B. To describe the appearance of spires C. To identify the material on the classroom floor D. To warn students not to step on rocks（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Listen ag
35、ain to part of the talk. Then answer the question.Why does the professor say this: A. To compare the mineral composition of two types of rock B. To show that erosion continually changes the shape of rock C. To emphasize that erosion requires the presence of water D. To suggest that erosion is a topi
36、c of scientific debate（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.六、BPassage 6/B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.00）(1).Why does the student speak to the professor? A. He wants to discuss the details of a project he is working on. B. He is concerned about material that will be on a test. C. He would like to tell her about his favorite b
37、uildings. D. He wants to know why every lecture is about the same thing.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What is the main topic of the conversation? A. The history of art in the 1930s B. Popular designs for theaters and hotels C. How new buildings are constructed D. Differences between two architectural styles（
38、分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the professor, which of the following are characteristics of Art Deco? Click on 2 answers. Geometric designs Rounded corners Sleek lines and slender forms （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).According to the professor, how is Art Moderne different from Art Deco? A. Art Moderne is s
39、een in homes, but Art Deco is not. B. Art Moderne is simpler and more streamlined. C. Art Moderne is modernistic, but Art Deco is not. D. Art Moderne contains more decorative details.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Listen again to part of the conversation. Then answer the question.Why does the professor say th
40、is: A. To confirm that the buildings style is Art Deco B. To describe the history of the Maritime Building C. To argue that Art Deco is superior to Art Moderne D. To point out a small problem with the building（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：5.00）(1).What is the main purpose of the talk? A. To describe some of
41、the functions of banks B. To explain why banks charge interest on loans C. To compare banks with other financial institutions D. To outline the history of bank failures（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).For what reasons do individuals take out bank loans? Click on 2 answers. To build a housing complex To do medic
42、al research To pay for education （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).How do banks make a profit? A. Banks pay fewer taxes than other businesses. B. Banks sell ideas and products to the government. C. Banks collect more interest than they pay out. D. Banks lend money only to large corporations.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).
43、Why does the professor say this: A. To encourage students to close their bank accounts B. To show that banks are the safest place to store money C. To recommend more government regulation of banks D. To explain how bank failures have occurred（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Why were banks closed during the Grea
44、t Depression of the 1930s? A. The government encouraged people to spend more money. B. Banks could not afford to let people withdraw all their money. C. The president was experimenting with a new system of banking. D. Bank managers needed time to hire and train more employees.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.七、BPas
45、sage 7/B(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.00）(1).What is the lecture mainly about? A. Past and present uses of coal B. The formation of coal C. Different grades of coal D. The impact of coal as a fuel（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the professor, when did coal begin to form on Earth? A. At the time that Earth
46、 was formed B. Three hundred billion years ago C. After the evolution of land plants D. In the nineteenth century（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the lecture, which of the following are stages in coal formation? Click on 3 answers. Plant matter collects and decays under water. New plant species evo
47、lve in the ocean. Sediments accumulate upon beds of peat. Peat undergoes pressure and heat. （分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Why does the professor say this: A. To explain why the Mississippi River is changing course B. To describe a major cause of water pollution C. To show the relationship between plants and
48、global warming D. To give an example of where coal is forming today（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).why does the professor say this: A. To argue that coal is linked to air pollution and global warming B. To point out that coal is the most efficient source of energy C. To explain why scientists disagree over the value of coal D. To emphasize the consequences of diminishing supplies of coal（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.（分数：5.00）(1).What is the main id
