2026年3月托福机经套卷(第7套)Listen to an Academic Talk4 道题

Listen to an Academic Talk

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What is the talk mainly about?

AChanges in the design of ships

BAdvances in navigation techniques

CCommon trade routes during ancient times

DThe effects of early navigation on several cultures

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正确答案：B

According to the speaker, how did Pytheas guide his ship?

ABy following ocean currents and wind patterns

BBy consulting maps created by earlier explorers

CBy using a magnetized needle to determine direction

DBy observing cues on land, on the sea, and in the sky

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正确答案：D

What does the speaker say about the magnetic compass?

AIt was originally invented to assist with land travel.

BIt was primarily used to navigate familiar coastal routes.

CIt quickly replaced the need for all other navigational tools.

DIt allowed explorers to navigate oceans with greater confidence.

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正确答案：D

Why does the speaker mention Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan?

ATo show how early explorers predicted weather conditions

BTo highlight the dangers of sailing without instruments

CTo emphasize the impact of navigational tools on exploration

DTo describe the role of trade in early exploration efforts

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正确答案：C