1999年1月托福听力文字

99年1月 托福听力文字

1. Why are you leaving so early? The movie doesn't start till seven.
I don't want to be at the traffic there. It's a nightmare on the express way during rush hour.
What does the man mean?  (A)

2. Excuse me, but could you tell me how to get to the Excelsior Hotel? I thought it was on this corner but I seem to have made a mistake.
Hmm. I'm sorry. Maybe you should try calling them. There is a phone over there by the candy store.
What does the woman suggest the man do?  (C)

3. Can I borrow your calculus textbook? I left mine in the classroom. And it was gone when I went back.
That happened to me once. I'd almost given up on finding it until I checked it at the lost-and-found at the information desk downstairs in the lobby.
What does the woman imply about the man should do?  (D)

4. Did you see the diamond ring Bill gave to Linda?
I sure did. It must have cost him an arm and a leg.
What does the woman imply about the ring  (C)

5. I'm always late for my morning classes. It's because of all the traffic out near where I live.
Well, you wouldn't have that problem if you move into our campus.
What does the man suggest the woman do?  (D)

6. Jennifer is going to the shore again this weekend.
Well, she's always been a beach person.
What can be inferred about Jennifer.  (A)

7. Hey, Larry. Wanna meet a few of us for coffee in a little while?
Hmm. I would if I weren't so far behind in this reading I'm doing for history.
What will the man probably do?  (A)

8. Oh, something in this room is making my eyes edge. I must be allergic to something.
Hmm. I wonder what it is.
What does the woman want to know?  (C)

9. My brother is coming this weekend and I thought three of us could go out to dinner Saturday night. Any suggestions?
It's up to you. I don't know the restaurants around here that well. So you know a better place to go than me.
What does the man mean?  (B)

10. Can I get a ride into the office with you tomorrow?
Another day would be fine. But I got to be downtown for a meeting first thing in the morning.
What does the woman imply?   (D)

11. After two weeks of tennis lessons I think I finally managed to improve my backhand.
Like my mom always says: "Practice makes perfect."
What does the woman mean?  (B)

12. I just heard about your acceptance into law school. Do you think you will be able to join your brother's firm when you graduate?
Not likely. He is a tax lawyer and I'm going to major in criminal law.
What does the woman imply?  (D)

13. Could you give me a ride to the dean's office? My interview for the scholarship is in an hour.
Don't you have anything else to wear other than that sweater?
What does the woman imply?  (D)

14. Well, if you are seriously considering buying a car, I'm trying to get rid of mine. All it needs is some new paint.
Thanks. But most used cars end up being more trouble than they are worth.
What will the man probably do?  (C)

15. Did you watch that comedy special on TV last night? I don't think I ever laughed so hard.
Don't even talk to me about it. The only night I really wanted to watch something and we had a power fail in my building.
What does the woman mean?  (A)

16. Do you think it'll be able to get this ink stain out of my pants?
It won't be a problem but I'll need to send them over to the main cleaning facility. That's an extra day's time.
What does the woman mean?  (A)

17. You'll have to be a lot more persuasive if you want to convince the committee to accept your proposal.
I'm not sure what else I could say. Besides I don't think they will reject it.
What does the woman mean?  (C)

18. I'm having trouble slicing the bread with this knife.
Oh. Sorry about that. I haven't gotten around to sharpening it yet.
What can be inferred about the knife?  (B)

19. Do you know if Sarah has reserved the room for the committee meeting yet?
No. But if she hasn't we should have her try to get it at the auditorium.
We'll need the space.
What does the woman want Sarah to do?  (C)

20. I lost the piece of paper Laura gave me. You know, the one with her address on it.
You might be able to find it listed in the phone book/
What does the woman mean?  (D)

21. I heard on the radio that not only is it going to be super hot tomorrow but also the humidity's going way up.
Sounds like I'm going to have to find an air-conditioned place to be in.
What does the man mean?  (B)

22. I can't concentrate on this final report any longer. Maybe I should take a nap before we continue.
You know they say the physical activity makes you more alert.
What does the woman imply?  (B)

23. I hope you like the novel I lent you. I wasn't sure whether it was the kind of book you would be interested in.
You know, I had the same doubt at first. But once I started I simply couldn't put it down.
What does the man mean?  (C)

24. The museum exhibit that our professor recommended just closed. Last day yesterday.
Oh. I was really looking forward to seeing it.
What does the man mean?  (C)

25. If George misses one more meeting we are going to have to find one new committee secretary.
We'd better give him a n ultimatum.
What does the man suggest they do?  (B)