托福的听力很大一部分是对话,都是一些日常用语,如果口语不好就听不懂。所以,托福听力材料也是最好的口语学习材料。要想提高听力,光死听死没有用的,还要注意分析听力原文。学习口语表达方法,多阅读,多方面结合才能有正在的提高。
1. I picked up the receiver, dropped the coins in the slot, and dialed the number I wanted.
这个句子是关于打投币公共电话的。Slot -缝隙。这里是指投币口。Receiver就是电话的听筒。
2. Virginia’s going to take all her required courses this year.
Required courses -必修课
举一反三:选修课是elective
I have 9 required courses and 3 electives this semester.
我这个学期有9门必修课,3门选修课。
3. Not only is Cheryl a good swimmer, but she’s also a promising musician and a great photographer.
Not only…but also.不仅。。。。而且。。。
Not only +倒装语序,but also +陈述语序
4. My pen’s out of ink. -我的笔没有墨水了。
Be out of something =用完了一样东西
举一反三:run out of something.
We are running out of money/water/time.我们的钱/水/时间就快用完了。
5. The students completely filled the classroom.
Fill是"装满"的意思,这里是指学生挤满了课室