1998年5月托福听力文字

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1. The view is spectacular. Could you take a picture of me with the mountains in the background?
I'm afraid I just ran out of film
What does the woman mean?  (C)

2. Excuse me, were you ready to order now?
I'll be with you in just minute.
What does the man mean?  (B)

3. I think I forgot my umbrella. Did you notice that it was raining outside?
Yeah. It is. And I just realize that I left my car window open.
What will the man probably do next?  (C)

4. How does your daughter like her new school?
Fine. She seems to have made new friends in no time.
What can be inferred about the man's daughter?  (C)

5. There is an article here in this magazine you might interesting. It's about buying running shoes.
If it's not chemistry and it's not on the final exam, I can't read it now.
What is the man probably doing?  (B)

6. You are washing your car even on vacation. It makes me feel guilty.
You shouldn't. It's just that I have nothing better to do at the moment.
What does the woman imply?  (C)

7. My doctor told me I needed to go for some expensive treatment for my injured knee.
Are you sure? Maybe you need a second opinion.
What does the woman suggest the man do?  (C)

8. Hello, could me fit me in for an appointment today? I need a stylist who's good at cutting curly hair.
Judy is good at that. She is the owner. How about the noon?
What will the woman probably do?  (B)

9. There is nothing I like more than a good mystery novel when I've got some spare time.
I like to read too. But I prefer non-fiction: history, social commentary and stuff like that.
What does the man imply?  (C)

10. I'm no expert. But that noise in your refrigerator doesn't sound good.
Maybe you should call and have it checked out.
You are right. And I suppose I've put it off long enough.
What will the woman probably do?   (A)

11. What's up with Donald? I've never seen him so happy.
   His supervisor gave performance evaluations this morning.
   What can be inferred about Donald?  (A)

12. It's not going to snow again tomorrow, is it? It was supposed to be warm all week.
Well, if you go by the forecast that I heard, you shouldn't put your coat and hat away quite yet.
What does the woman imply?  (B)

13. I don't know how it happened. But I got two different appointments at lunch tomorrow. I'm supposed to meet both David and Jim.
   Why don't you make one of them a breakfast meeting?
   What does the woman suggest the man do?  (B)

14. It's all right to wear jeans for a class presentation, isn't it?
That's what I'm wearing. But if we wear jackets too, maybe we won't look so casual.
What does the man imply?  (C)

15. This spring weather is perfect for playing tennis.
Unfortunately the only time I get to enjoy it is when I'm walking to class or to the library.
What does the man imply?  (D)

16. Boy, how quickly technology changes. So many people have a computer in their home nowadays.
I know. I feel so behind the time.
What can be inferred about the woman?  (D)

17. Joan and her friend went to new restaurant last night and said that it served the best food they ever had.
That's quite a recommendation. Maybe we should see for ourselves.
What will the speakers probably do?  (D)

18. I hear you have a brother who went to school here too. Have I ever seen him?
Well, he graduated last year. But you would never have guessed that we were brothers.
What does the man imply?  (D)

19. I'm thinking of heading to the gym before going to dinner. Care to join me?
If you don't mind waiting while I go get my gym bag..
What does the man mean?  (B)

20. I'm in a terrible mood. My boss didn't like the report I wrote.
Well, don't take it out on me.
What does the man mean?  (A)

21. So I guess it's been a year now since your last checkup. Have you had any health problems?
None to speak of.
What does the woman mean?  (B)

22. Have you ordered your graduation announcements?
No, I had Don do it for me.
What does the woman say about the graduation announcements?  (D)

23. I hear you got a big parking ticket.
Yeah. I never realized Lot 3 was only for faculty.
What does the man imply?  (C)

24. I went through a whole box of paper and a printer ribbon just trying to get my resume right.
It'll be worth it. You know just to make a good impression.
What can be inferred from the conversation?  (B)

25. So you weren't happy with the way the newspaper covered the rally protesting the rising tuition fees?
No. The article underestimated the number of students who were there and I don't think it explained our point of view very well.
What can be inferred about the man?  (A)

26. When are you ever going to finish this report? You've been working on it for three months.
Only two and half. But it does seem longer.
What does the woman say about the report?  (D)

27. I've been meaning to get my eyes checked. I just haven't gotten around to it yet.
Why don't you call for an appointment right away? Once on your calendar you will get it done. What does the man suggest the woman do?  (B)