2026年5月托福机经套卷(第3套)Listen to an Academic Talk4 道题

Listen to an Academic Talk

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What is the talk mainly about?

AThe advanced agricultural practices of the Maya civilization

BThe use of stalagmites to study ancient cave formations

CEnvironmental factors in the decline of the Maya civilization

DReasons for political instability in the Maya civilization

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正确答案：C

Why does the speaker mention stalagmites?

ATo compare them to other geological formations

BTo explain how they can reveal changes in precipitation over time

CTo argue against the idea that climate change affected ancient civilizations

DTo illustrate the beauty of natural cave formations

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正确答案：B

What point does the speaker make about food production in the Maya society?

AIt was supported by food imports from neighboring regions.

BIt relied on stable water supplies.

CIt was less affected by climate changes than by political conflicts.

DIt increased over time as the Maya developed better farming technologies.

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正确答案：B

What point does the speaker emphasize at the end of the talk?

AGeological formations are the most reliable historical records.

BThe Maya civilization was more advanced than previously believed.

CModern research has resolved all questions about the Maya decline.

DChanges in natural conditions can have broad effects on societies.

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正确答案：D