2003年10月—托福听力真题1．A She is younger than her sister.B she does not spend much time with her sister’s children.C she does not get along well with her sisterD she no longer resembles her sister.2．A Paper plates are cheaper than dishes.B Dishes break more easily than paper plates.C There is no need to wash any dishes now.D The woman’s roommate will return soon.3．A She has not applied to any universities yet,B She will begin university classes in a few weeks.C She does not know yet if a university will accept her.D She is too busy to contact the university right now.4．A Reconsider his position laterB Allow the student to miss classC Lower the student’s gradeD Suggest that the student try to reschedule the operation5．A He does not have enough money for the trip yet.B He is planning to work during spring break .C The trip is too far off in the future to think about.D He has changed his mind about going to Canada.6．A The photograph is not good enough to send.B The photograph was not taken at the Grand Canyon.C They already sent Mary a photograph of their vacation.D Sending pictures through the mail is too expensive.7．A She should have asked to be excused from the trip.B She deserves the zero.C She is right to be angry.D She should have gone on the field trip.8．A He wants to live off campus.B There are advantages and disadvantages to living off campus.C Living space in the dorm is crowded.D There are only a few apartments available off campus.9．A Turn down the volume of the musicB Turn the music offC Play a different style of music.D Listen to music in a different room.10．A It took a long time to finish the building.B He was too busy to notice the opening of the hotel.C He did not know the hotel had a restaurant.D He would like to meet the woman for brunch next Sunday.11．A Go to her class.B Cancel her appointment with the president.C Ask her professor to excuse her from class.D Attend the presentation.12．A She admires Steve’s relationship with his father.B She does not know Steve or his father.C Her daughter is older than Steve.D She disagrees with the man.13．A He has heard the new CD.B He does not enjoy classical music.C He is not interested in the CD.D He rarely listens to music.14．A Buy tickets for the next showing.B Leave the theaterC Change their seats for a better viewD Ask the couple in front of them to be quiet15．A The library closes earlier during the summer.B The library is closed during summer vacation.C The library will be open until midnight tonight.D She does not usually go to the library during the summer.16．A She is sorry the man has to cancel the plansB She wants to hand in her report early.C She would like to go with the man.D she does not usually enjoy the symphony.17．A He has other plans for the eveningB He is looking forward to attending the party.C He often misses Linda’s parties.D he wants to know if he should bring anything to the party. 18．A There is just about enough time to do the jobB The desk has never been so orderly.C The clock on the desk needs to be set.D The desk really needs organizing.19．A He enjoys looking at the flowers.B He thinks the park is boring.C He does not like walking with the woman.D He does not see any trees.20．A There are not very many hotels in the area.B She stayed at the Clover Inn last month.C She is not sure the man’s parents would like the Clover Inn.D It may be too late to get a room at the Clover Inn.21．A Wait until later to eatB Go to the cafeteria without herC Bring her some food from the cafeteriaD Meet her at the cafeteria22．A He has to work with his brother .B He has no definite plans.C He usually works on weekends.D His plants depend on the woman.23．A Buy stamps at the post officeB Mail the woman’s billC Drive to the woman’s houseD Pick up a package from the post office24．A The woman should call Bill to check his schedule.B The woman should have left for the airport earlier.C The woman does not need to rush to meet Bill .D Traffic near the airport could delay the woman’s arrival.25．A She did better on the quiz than the man did.B She did not have to take the quiz.C She has not yet received her grade on the quiz.D She did not do well on the quiz.26．A He will be happy to share their dessertB He did not know what time he was supposed to arrive.C He expected the traffic to be bad.D He is not upset that they ate lunch.27．A She has to quit her job in the laboratory.B She cut herself while working in the laboratory.C She enjoys doing laboratory experiments.D She feels that the man is dedicated to his work too.28．A Ask for directionsB Try a different route to the beachC Go back for the mapD Cancel their trip29．A He would like the woman to reschedule the meeting.B He will meet the woman briefly on FridayC The report will not be ready until Thursday.D The report was finished last Friday.30．A Find out when the bookstore opensB Withdraw some cashC Inquire about a jobD Spend her extra money on books31．A Ways to determine the age of a fossilB The identity of a fossil the woman foundC A comparison of two shellfish fossilsD Plans for a field trip to look for fossils32．A The class is going to study them .B They evolved from brachiopods.C They are similar to brachiopods in appearance.D They belong to the same species as brachiopods.33．A It has a ribbed shell.B It has an unusually large valve.C It was found near the water.D It is smaller than a mollusc.34．A He has never seen a fossil that old.B It could be many millions of years old.C It is probably a recent specimen.D He will ask the lab how old it is.35．A Take it to classB Put it in her collectionC Take it to the labD Leave it with her professor36．A A jewelry store robberyB Buying a birthday presentC Writing a storyD Doing research for a class assignment37．A Her professor did not like her story .B She had trouble finishing her assignmentC she did not like the topic she had chosen for her paper.D She was taking too many courses,38．A Take some extra timeB Do a writing exerciseC Do some work for another courseD Write the story ending first39．A To go shoppingB To do research for her storyC To meet with her professorD To take a break from her work40．A To describe ways pests can damage plantsB To examine the life cycle of caterpillarsC To explain how corn plants developD To describe how a natural pesticide works41．A Caterpillars chewing on its leavesB Wasps laying eggs on its leavesC Pesticides sprayed on its leavesD Knives cutting its stalk42．A By flying in circles around a fieldB By detecting a chemical signalC By inspecting individual corn leavesD By noticing the caterpillar’s coloration43．A Recently discovered manuscriptsB Similarities among religionsC Methods of analyzing ancient manuscriptsD How ancient manuscripts are preserved44．A The simplicity of their languageB Their ageC The location of their discoveryD The material they are made of45．A Orally preserved teachingsB A collection of lettersC A diaryD A scholarly article46．A Ancient settlers in AsiaB How Buddhism is practiced todayC The spread of Buddhism in AsiaD Why some languages disappear47．A The language they are written in is not widely known.B They cannot be moved from where they were foundC The writing in them has fadedD Many people want credit for the discovery.48．A The advantages of an economy based on farmingB Reasons farmers continued using river transportationC The role of cotton in the United States economyD Improved methods of transporting farm crops49．A The new technology used to build roadsB The ability to transport goods over landC The trade in grain and cottonD The linking of smaller local roads into one long road50．A Reduced charges for transporting farm productsB Required payment from vehicles that used their roadsC Made repairs to older roadsD Installed streetlights on roads connecting major cities2003年10月托福听力真题—答案1-5: DCCBA 6-10: ACBCB 11-15: DACBA 16-20: CBDAD 21-25: BBBCD 26-30: DCBAC 31-35: BCABD 36-40: CBBBD 41-45: ABABA 46-50: CABCD2003年10月托福听力真题—听力文本Part A1.A: Oh, So that was your sister you working with yesterday. You don’t look very much alike.B: No, we did when we were kids but not any more.What does the woman mean?2.A: I can’t believe my roommates still hasn’t wash the dishes, there not clean dishes left for breakfast to use.B: Don’t worry about it, paper plate to fine.What does the man mean?3A: I hear you have applied to several universities, have you got accept to any one?B: I haven’t heard anything yet, but I should know something with the next few weeks.What does the woman mean?4A: Professor, I know your course has no absence policy, but I have to have foots surgery next Friday and can’t be here.B: Medical excuses are one of the few exceptions I make.What will the professor probably do?5.A: By working through the spring break, I manage to save up 500 hundred dollars for the trip to Canada this summer. How are you coming along?B: I am still a ways offWhat does the man mean?6.A: I am just writing the Maries about our vacation. Why don’t we enclose some pictures of us from the Grand Canyon?B: Don’t you think it a little lot focus?What does the woman imply?7.A: Oh, I was so angry. My biology professor would not even let me try to explain why I missed the field trip. He just give me a zeroB: That is not a thing in fare. I would feel that way too if I were you.What does the man imply about the woman8.A: Have you guys decided whether you going to get an apartment off campus next year, or you stay in the dorm?B: We still talk about the #$%# and @$#%. To me it sounds like six of the wine, half dozen of the other.What does the man mean?9.A: What is that you are listening to? That be so strong and I can’t concentrate on my work.B: no problem, I would switch over to something lighter.What does the man probably do?10.A: We had a delicious Sunday branch at that hotel downtown. you should try it some timeB: I didn’t even know the building was finished. Shows how much I have been working lately. What does the man imply?11A: Hey, aren’t you going to the president presentation this morning? All classes have canceled so that every one can come,B: Oh, Really? So much for my excuse. I guess I have to join you then,What will the woman probably do?12A: What a relationship Steven and his father have.B: Don’t say. I only hope my daughter and I can get along like that when she is Steve;s ageWhat can be inferred from the woman?13.A: I just love this new CD, have you heard it?B: I really don’t listen to poplar music, I prefer classical.What does the man mean?14.A: Sorry Sam, I just hate these kinds of movies. They always give me bad dreams.B: I a gree, let’s go see if we can get a refund at the front window.What will the speakers probably to do next?15.A: I thought stay open to midnight during the week.B: well, the hours are shorter during summer.What does the woman mean?16.A: I thought you had finished your report, so I got it to the S tonight.B: Well, it’s not done, but it’s not due till next week.What can be inferred from the woman?17.A: Are you going to Linda’s party tonight?B: Are you kidding? I will miss it for anything.What does the man mean?18A: I am going to straight up my desk now.B: It is about time!What does the woman imply?19.A: I just loving walk through this park, the trees are gorgesB: The trees? What about these wild flowers?What does the man mean?20.A: My parents need a place to stay when they come to the town next week. Do you have any suggestions?B: I like to recommend the CI to visitors, but unlike the other places in town, they usually fill month in advance.What does the woman imply?Go on to the next page……..21.A: I am going to the cafeteria to grab a bread to eat. wanna come along?B: You go ahead; I am not really all that hungry.What does the woman suggest the man do?22.A: Thank heaven, it is the Friday! Are you doing anything special this weekend?B: Good question, to tell you the truth, my brother might be coming over, and so everything is up to the air right now.What does the man mean?23.A: BTW, thank you so much for offering to mail my bill this morning. I just didn’t have time to get over the post office.B: Oh my gauche, I am really sorry, I will go to drop the box right now.What will the man probably do next?24.A: I will get to leave for the airport right away. Bill’s plane is due in an hour.B: Judging by the weather outside, I doubt the plane won’t land on schedule.What does the man imply?25.A: How did you do on the math quiz?B: Well, I am luck that they only count for a small p#$%#? of our final grades for the course. What can be inferred from the woman?26A: Oh, Hi, I hate to tell you but we have done the lunch and the dissert is on its way. We decide you were going to show up.B: I can understand that, I have never seen such traffic. I am glad you didn’t wait.What does the man mean?27.A: I admire you dedication. I could never finish that long of laboratory experiment by myself.B: I feel that I cut out for that kind of work.What does the woman mean?28.A: aoh, I think we have left the road map at home. Do you know how to get the beach?B: no idea, but since we have gone very far, we might as well as just turn around.What will the speakers probably do？29.A: I tentative to leave the schedule the meeting till Thursday to go over your inventory report, assuming you can meet that deadline.B: Well, to be honest, even Friday might be push it little.What does the man imply?30.A: I need to bring in a little money, I wondering if there are any opening of the book store?B: It worth going an asking.What does the man suggest the woman do?Part B31-35W: Dr Manning, do you have a few minuets. I’d like to ask you about this fossil I found.M: Sure Jon. What have you got there?W: Well, it’s some kind of shellfish. I thought is might be a brachiopod, but I am not sure. I found it when I went out hiking last weekend.M: I think you might be right. It certainly appears to be a brachiopod. But it’s easy to confuse them with the bivalve mollusks. Superficially they resemble one another. Both have two shells for example.W: How can you tell them apart then?M: Well, there are some minor differences in the shell. A lot of brachiopods have ridge shells like this one. There are other distinctions of course. Internally they are quite different. Mollusks and brachiopods belong to different animal groups, and they have been in competition with one another millions of years ago.W: How old do you think this one is?M: It’s hard to tell. The earliest brachiopods were from the Paleozoic era, 300 to 500 million years ago. They were quite successful then in ter ms of number of species. It’s not out of the question that your fossil could be that old.W: Wow, that’s amazing. Kind of makes paleontology seem more interesting when you can hold it in your hand.M: You know that gives me an idea. Would you mind bring this to our next class? The others might find it interesting too.W: Well, I could. But if you don’t already have one in your collection, I thought you might as well keep it.M: That’s very kind of you.31. What are the speakers mainly discussing?32. Why does the prof mention bivalve mollusks?33. Why does the prof think the fossil might be a brachiopod?34. What does the prof say about the age of the fossil?35. What does the woman want to do with the fossil?36-39M: I am so relieved I just finished the story I was working on for our creative writing course. W: I haven’t quite finished mine yet. I had trouble getting pass the beginning.M: How come?W: Well, I was really happy to be writing a detective story. But after the first few pages, I sort of froz e up mentally. I just couldn’t write any more.M: The same thing happened to me. I thought it meant I lack imagination.W: Well, Prof Wilson said it’s pretty common for writers to get stuck like tat.M: You went to talk to her about it?W: Actually, I went to ask for more time to finish the assignment. But instead she gave me some advise about how to keep from getting stalled writing like that. She said that the first thing I should do is just write anything that come into my head even if it doesn’t make a ny sense, sort of burble warm up exercise.M: That is interesting. When I got stuck, I shift to something else, you know, do some work for one of my other courses.W: Well, her methods seem have worked for me. I’ve written most of the story, and I should b e able to hand it in on time. But first I need go to the jewelry store.M: You are going shopping? Can’t you wait until you finish your story?W: I am going there for my store. My detective solves a jewelry store robbery. So I want to take a look at how the jewelry cases are arranged, where the security cameras are located, that sort of thing.36. What is the conversation mainly about?37. What was the woman’s problem?38. What did the prof tell the woman to do?39. Why is the woman going out?Part C40-42 biologyToday, we are going to talk about a special way some plants respond to being invaded by pests. The plants react by emitting a chemical signal, which acts like a call for help. Let’s take corn plants for example. Sometimes, caterpillars chew on the corn leaves. When the caterpillar saliva mixes with the chew portion of a leave, the plant releases a chemical scream that attracts wasps. The wasps respond to the signal by flying to the chewed on leave, and laying their eggs on the caterpillars. The caterpillars die in the next few days as the wasp offspring nourish themselves by feeding of them. Thus the corn plant prevents all its leaves from being eaten by the caterpillars. This chemical scream is specific. It’s only released after the plant has det ected the caterpillar saliva. A plant that is cut by in the other means does not give off the same signal, nor doesn’t undamaged plants. This also explains how a wasp can find a caterpillar in a huge field of corn. Soybean, cotton and probably many other plants use similar type of defense against pests. By enhancing this natural response in plants, researchers might reduce, some day even eliminate the need for chemical pesticide, which can cause ecological damage. For example, scientists might breed plants for this screaming trait, or they might transplant specific genes to increase the release of the chemical signals.40. What’s the main purpose of the talk?41. What causes the corn plant to emit the chemical signal?42. How can a wasp find a caterpillar on a corn plant?43-47 religious studyToday, we are going to continue our discussion of Buddhism. In our last class, we talked about how it practiced. Today, I’d like to talk a little about early Buddhism, which we really don’t know much about. Well, what is known is that the teachings of Buddhism were memorized, and passed on orally for centuries by its followers. Recently, there was an important discovery of Buddhist manuscripts that are believed to be the oldest ever found. They may be 2,100 years old. And there maybe as many as 20 of them. It’s expected that we will be able to learn from them about the spread of Buddhism from present day India into China, and throughout Asia. But the scrolls themselves have presented challenge too. They were very fragile, found rolled up in clay pots. Before they even could be looked at, they need to be dampened over night in fact, and then carefully flattened with tweezers. And it’s not that anybody could just sit down and read them. The scrolls were written in a language that is really rare today. Only a few people are proficient at it. Considering these challenges, it’s easy to understand why it takes scholars so long to examine the scrolls.43. What is the main topic of the talk?44. According to the speaker, what’s one aspect of the manuscript that is very significant?45. What was an early source of information about Buddhism?46. What do scholars expect to learn about from the manuscripts?47. What has made it difficult to study the manuscripts?48-50 US historyAbout 200 years ago, the United States economy was growing quickly, mainly because a booming trade in grain and cotton. This trade is grain and cotton went on near areas near or at the cost, or near navigable rivers. It took place there because it was so expensive to transport goods over the roads that existed. They were muddy, narrow, and hard to travel on. At that time, don’t forget there was only one continuous road that existed in the US, and it was made up of north to south local country roads, linked together to get one long road. Within a short time, the first east-to-west roads were built. They were called turnpikes. Private companies built these roads, and collected fees from all vehicles traveled on them. Eventually, a network of dirt, gravel or plank roadways connected some major cities and towns. But even these turnpike roads were still very slow, and traveling on them was too costly for farmers. They would spend more money to move their crops than they got by selling them. So, we see that even with some major improvement in roadways, farmers still had to rely on rivers to move their crops to markets.48. What’s the talk mainly about?49. According to the prof, what cause the growth of the US economy about 200 years ago?50. According to the prof, what did private companies do after they built new roads?。