1、托福真题 2012 年 9 月 23 日及答案解析(总分：120.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Question 1(总题数：1，分数：20.00)1.How do you make sure to finish all your assignments on schedule? Please include specific details in your explanation.（分数：20.00）_二、Question 2(总题数：1，分数：20.00)2.Do you prefer outdoor activities or indoor activities? Please inc
2、lude specific details in your explanation.（分数：20.00）_三、Question 3(总题数：1，分数：20.00)3.A Letter from a StudentAs a student here at William and Mary, I am embarrassed. It is one of the oldest colleges in the United States. Well, the furniture in the library looks older than the college! The chairs are al
3、l dusty with holes in the cloth covering. The tables are wobbly, with writing scribbled all over them. The ink has soaked into the wood and you cant wash it off! The school desperately needs to buy new furniture. This will afford a more comfortable and relaxing environment to library patrons. Also i
4、t might even attract more patrons: the library is a good place to study!Question: The woman expresses her opinion about the proposal to replace the old furniture in the library. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.Now hear a conversation between two students.
5、（分数：20.00）_四、Question 4(总题数：1，分数：20.00)4.Frustration ToleranceFrustration tolerance refers to the ability to withstand frustration without developing and/ or displaying inappropriate or inadequate responses. Such responses include excessive nervousness, grief, neurosis, and aggression. Ideally, this
6、 tolerance rises incrementally as children learn how to manage or tolerate frustration while they grow up. But cases of adults with low tolerance levels, of course, abound.Question: Using information from the reading and the lecture, explain how the professors example of his son is related to the re
7、ading passage.Now hear a talk on the same subject.（分数：20.00）_五、Question 5(总题数：1，分数：20.00)5.Question: The speaking discusses two possible solutions to the womans problem. Describe the problem and the two solutions. Then state which of the two solutions you prefer and explain why.（分数：20.00）_六、Question
8、 6(总题数：1，分数：20.00)6.Question: Using points and examples from the talk, explain the two changes birds exhibit before migration.（分数：20.00）_托福真题 2012 年 9 月 23 日答案解析(总分：120.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Question 1(总题数：1，分数：20.00)1.How do you make sure to finish all your assignments on schedule? Please include specifi
9、c details in your explanation.（分数：20.00）_正确答案：(Topic: I have two ways to make sure that I get my assignments done on time.Reason 1: The first way is to remain organized. I keep notes of all my classes in, proper folders and notebooks. It is surprising how helpful this can be when studying several su
10、bjects at once.Reason 2: Most importantly, I keep a strict study schedule and try to follow it daily. For example, if I set aside two hours for math on Thursday, I make sure to study for those two hours, and also to study only math during that time.)解析：Alternative Wording(替换表达)Synonyms (a)at oncesim
11、ultaneously (b)strictrigorous(c)set asidereserve, save (d)make sure tomake a point ofParaphrases 1. It is amazing how effective this can be for studying a number of subjects simultaneously./It is very helpful when studying several subjects at once.2. Of paramount importance is adhering to a rigorous
12、 schedule.二、Question 2(总题数：1，分数：20.00)2.Do you prefer outdoor activities or indoor activities? Please include specific details in your explanation.（分数：20.00）_正确答案：(Topic: I prefer to do outdoor activities as much as possible.Reason 1: When I have some free time, I dont want to spend it indoors. I wo
13、uld rather go out into the sunshine and enjoy the freedom!Reason 2: Also, going outside can make me appreciate nature and remind me just how wonderful and precious our natural world is, and the importance of protecting it.Conclusion: Therefore, Id prefer to spend my free time doing outdoor activitie
14、s so I can take in the sunshine and the wonder of the natural world.)解析：Alternative Wording(替换表达)Synonyms (a)natural worldnatural order (b)importancecritical need of(c)protectpreserve (d)free timeleisure timeParaphrases 1. I would much rather go outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and freedom!2. Being ou
15、tside, I am forcibly impressed with the need to protect the fragile nature.三、Question 3(总题数：1，分数：20.00)3.A Letter from a StudentAs a student here at William and Mary, I am embarrassed. It is one of the oldest colleges in the United States. Well, the furniture in the library looks older than the coll
16、ege! The chairs are all dusty with holes in the cloth covering. The tables are wobbly, with writing scribbled all over them. The ink has soaked into the wood and you cant wash it off! The school desperately needs to buy new furniture. This will afford a more comfortable and relaxing environment to l
17、ibrary patrons. Also it might even attract more patrons: the library is a good place to study!Question: The woman expresses her opinion about the proposal to replace the old furniture in the library. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.Now hear a conversation
18、 between two students.（分数：20.00）_正确答案：(The letter suggests that the college should buy new furniture for its library because the old furniture is uncomfortable.The woman opposes this proposal of library furniture renovation for two reasons.The first is that the purpose of a library is to store books
19、 and provide a place for study. Comfort is not necessary. A person in a comfortable environment might not focus on study, but sleep.Second, the reason few people use the library is not lack of comfort, but a lack of electrical outlets. This is what keeps laptop users away. For example, students with
20、 laptops cannot find a proper place to set up their computers. In short, she believes that the new furniture wouldnt be helpful to the existing problems.)解析：听力原文M: Did you see this letter?W: What letter?M: A student wrote a letter suggesting that the school replace the old furniture in the library.W
21、: That doesnt sound right. The library is for storing books and studying. Its not a hotel. If you make it too comfortable, people will get sleepy and be unable to concentrate. A relaxing environment is not beneficial for students studying. A little discomfort keeps you awake.M: Thats true, people go
22、 to the library to learn, not because the place is cozy.W: Definitely, the reason I always hear people say they dont go to the library is that it is a really old building. There arent enough electrical outlets to plug in computers. Since most students study with their computers, this drives people a
23、way.M: Thats right. Its too hard finding a place to use a laptop in the library. I have to carry a bunch of books back to my dorm.W: There, see what I mean? This letter really missed the problems with the library.Alternative Wording(替换表达)Synonyms (a)sleepnod off(b)a lack ofa shortage of, a dearth of
24、(c)keep awaydrive away(d)in shortin briefParaphrases 1. Comfort is not a necessity.2. It is a want of electrical sockets, not lack of comfort that alienates potential users.四、Question 4(总题数：1，分数：20.00)4.Frustration ToleranceFrustration tolerance refers to the ability to withstand frustration without
25、 developing and/ or displaying inappropriate or inadequate responses. Such responses include excessive nervousness, grief, neurosis, and aggression. Ideally, this tolerance rises incrementally as children learn how to manage or tolerate frustration while they grow up. But cases of adults with low to
26、lerance levels, of course, abound.Question: Using information from the reading and the lecture, explain how the professors example of his son is related to the reading passage.Now hear a talk on the same subject.（分数：20.00）_正确答案：(To give an example of frustration tolerance, the professor talks about
27、his son building a tower with blocks.According to the lecture, the boy tried to build a tower but failed and cried. The professor agreed to help, but always came a little later when his son asked him for assistance. The professor did this because he wanted his son to overcome difficulties and tolera
28、te frustration on his own. In the end, the son could build a tower and also learned to solve his problem without crying and screaming first. So the boy built both towers and frustration tolerance.)解析：听力原文M: Like todays textbook reading said, ideally we are able to bear frustration better as we grow
29、up. However, to tolerate frustration is never easy. We have to work hard on our own and sometimes even need others to help us.Take my son as an example. When he was about three, he was busy one afternoon trying to build a tower with his building blocks. Only the tower fell down every time it got mor
30、e than a few blocks high. And, since the boy was only three, he cried. He also asked me for help finally.Well, I always say kids should learn to be independent, and helping him to finish the work is not beneficial for him. Kids need to learn to solve problems on their own. But, didnt want to listen
31、to a sniveling little kid all afternoon. So I helped him build a tower, but a little later every time he asked. I was careful too, to explain why his towers kept falling down.After that, every time he had trouble, I came to help a little later. Within a few weeks, my son could build his own towers.
32、Plus he had learned not to ask for help and try to solve the problem on his own first, instead of crying or screaming when he had difficulty. So he was not only building towers, he was building frustration tolerance, too.Alternative Wording(替换表达)Synonyms (a)builderect, construct(b)to helpto come to
33、ones aid(c)overcomevanquish(d)cry and screamthrow a tantrumParaphrases 1. The professor was willing to lend aid, but gradually came later and later with each call for help.2. Thus the boy learned both to build towers and to bear frustration.五、Question 5(总题数：1，分数：20.00)5.Question: The speaking discus
34、ses two possible solutions to the womans problem. Describe the problem and the two solutions. Then state which of the two solutions you prefer and explain why.（分数：20.00）_正确答案：(The womans problem is that she will soon graduate from university, and her parents are coming for the ceremony. Unfortunatel
35、y, all of the local hotels near the university are full.The womans friend suggests that her parents can stay in the students apartment. If that is not feasible, she can rent a hotel room for her parents within twenty minutes driving distance.I think her parents should stay with her since she has lim
36、ited money and cannot afford to pay for a car rental as well as the hotel. It is true that her place is small, but her parents will only be here a short time. A few nights on a sofa is all right.)解析：听力原文M: Karen! Its almost your Graduation Day! You should be happy.W: I would be happy, but theres a p
37、roblem.M: Tell me, Ill try to help.W: Well, my mom and dad want to come to my graduation ceremony, of course. But they live out of state, so they have to fly. Ive been trying to find a hotel for them, but they are already booked up. Im so stupid! I waited until too late to book the hotel.M: Why not
38、just have them stay in your apartment with you?W: Youve seen my place. Its so small. Id have to move all the furniture and rearrange my room if they live with me.M: Maybe clean it as well?W: No jokes! Id even have to sleep on the sofa!M: Then get them a hotel a little farther from the university.W:
39、But thats twenty minutes away by car. Plus Id have to rent them a car. Theyre my guests, and I really cant afford it.M: You had better think fast. Theres not a lot of time left!Alternative Wording(替换表达)Synonyms (a)be fullhas no vacancy(b)driving distancedrive(c)has limited moneybe running short of f
40、unds(d)sofacouchParaphrases 1. She can find lodgings for her parents within a short drive, if staying at her place is not practicable.2. While the apartment is small, their planned stay witl be short.六、Question 6(总题数：1，分数：20.00)6.Question: Using points and examples from the talk, explain the two cha
41、nges birds exhibit before migration.（分数：20.00）_正确答案：(The lecture is about bird migration, and there are two types of changes birds exhibit before actually migrating.One change has to do with body weight: birds eat a lot and gain a lot of weight just before migrating because they have little time to
42、look for food during the long trip. Since much energy is needed in order to fly long distance, birds will eat a lot to store fat before migration. The example the professor gives is of the red-winged blackbird, which gains about 20% more weight.The second one is the change of social habit. Those bir
43、ds are usually not sociable, but they start to flock together when migrating. Birds do this for safety reasons.)解析：听力原文W: Today, Id like to introduce the fascinating topic of bird migration. Birds do not just get up and decide to fly south or north in the winter or spring. Its like any trip: prepara
44、tion and planning are necessary. Let me mention a couple of examples.OK, here on the Great Plains we all know the red-winged blackbird, right? Well, one thing the blackbirds-and all species-do before migration is eat a lot. I mean, the birds will be flying for a couple of months most of the day. So
45、they need a lot of energy, and theyll have very little time to look for food. On average, blackbirds gain about 20% more weight before they set out on migration. Another change is social. Blackbirds live in the same marshy areas, but you may have noticed they more or less ignore each other for most
46、of the year. But, in the period of migration, the birds start flocking together. Why? Its safer to travel in groups. There may be some predators or other dangers while migrating. So they flock together before setting out.Alternative Wording(替换表达)Synonyms (a)gain weightput on weight (b)flockgather(c)safetysecurityParaphrases 1. Energy expenditure is a consider
