1997 年01月托福听力文字

　　

97 年01月 托福听力文字

Part A
1. A: I invited your mother to lunch yesterday. But she said she didn’t have any free time.
B: Yeah. She’s just got a new job.
What does the man mean?
2. A: The sound of all that traffic is driving me out of my mind.
B: It is bad.

But the highway will reopen tomorrow. Then we won’t have all those cars passing by any more.
What does the woman imply?
3. A: I don’t understand why I received such a low grade on my term paper.
B: You should make an appointment with the professor to discuss it.
What does the woman suggest the man do?
4. A: I’m going to the vegetable stand today. Can I pick up anything for you?
B: No, thanks. I just came back from the market myself.
What does the woman mean?
5. A: I’ve been running a mile every afternoon for the past month. But I still haven’t
been able to lose more than a pound or two. I wander if this worth it.
B: Oh, don’t give up now. It always seems hard when you just starting out.
What does the woman mean?
6. A: We’re having a part at our house on the weekend of the thirtieth. Would you like to join us?
B: That sounds like a lot of fun. But I’ll need to check my calendar first.
What does the man imply?
7. A: Just one person in the whole class got an A on the test. You!
B: All right!
What does the woman mean?
8. A: Would you like to go to the movies with us tonight?
B: To the movies? Tonight’s the biggest concert of the year.
What does the man mean?
9. A: Did you pick up my books form Ron’s house?
B: Sorry. It slipped my mind.
What does the man mean?
10. A: Could you lend me your biology notes?
B: Do you think you’ll be able to make out my handwriting?
What does the woman imply about the notes?
11. A: I just saw an ad on television that said men’s suits were on sale today and tomorrow at Conrad’s Men’s Wear.
B: Great! That’s just what I’ve been waiting for.
What will the man probably do?
12. A: John, I’m sorry. But I forgot to bring your tape player back.
B: Well, as long as I get it by Friday.
What does the man mean?
13. A: I’m way behind in my letter writing. I’ve got to get started.
B: Who’s got time to write letters? Exams are coming up, remember?
What does the man imply the woman should do?
14. A: Hi, Ann. Where are you rushing off to?
B: I’m on my way to pick up the text for American history. I’m in shock. It’s going to
be 65 bucks.
What does the woman mean?
15. A: Is Luis going to join us for a short break?
B: Yes, if she can tear herself away from her studies.
What does the woman imply about Luis?
16. A: Here are two empty seats.
B: Don’t you think these are too closed to the movie screen?
What does the woman imply they should do?
17. A: I found a perfect book bag but I’m about 20 dollars short.
B: Don’t look at me. I don’t get paid for another week.
What does the man imply?
18. A: I’m bored with the same food all the time. Let’s try something different Saturday night.
B: How about an Italian place.
What does the man suggest they do?
19. A: What we need is a roommate who is neat and considerate.
B: Let’s write that in the ad: neatness and consideration a must.
What do the speakers hope to do?
20. A: These watches are outrageously expensive.
B: You think they are bad? You should see the ones in the jewelry store.
What does the woman imply?
21. A: Sue, would you like to be my lab partner with the next experiment?
B: Sure. I just can’t believe you still want to work with me after I messed up last time.
What does the man mean?
22. A: Which game do you think is more difficult to learn, chess or bridge?
B: They are like apples and oranges.
What does the man mean?
23. A: I didn’t see your fellowship announced with the others.
B: The dean’s still waiting on it. He wants to see my grades from this semester first.
What does the woman mean?
24. A: What on earth did you do to your eyes?
B: Oh, nothing. It looks a lot worse than it feels.
What does the man mean?
25. A: I decided to apply to grad school in engineering for next year.
B: More school? I’m going into business for myself.
What does the man plan to do?
26. A: My shoulder’s been hurting for a couple of weeks now ever since I moved that heavy desk by myself.
B: If it hasn’t gotten better by now, you should have it looked at.
What does the woman mean?
27. A: I’m calling to check on the status of my TV.
B: Well, the new parts have just come in so it should be ready by Friday.
What will the man probably do?
28. A: I didn’t know you play the clarinet. You really sounded good.
B: Oh, could you hear me? I was practicing because, well, band try out next week.
What does the man imply?
29. A: Dan’s talking about getting a cat from one of his relatives.
B: Yeah. I hear his apartment building is about to lift the ban on pets.
What does the woman mean?
30. A: The concert pianist was fantastic!
B: And how!
What does the man mean?