新托福听力慢速练习比较适合一些英语不好的考生，可以先从慢速英语单句开始练习，这样循序渐进地慢慢从句子到短文，再到长篇文章的听力。这是第9天的内容。
1. The green check bedspread is prettier, but the sullen blue one is cheaper.
方格图案的绿色床罩样子好看一些，但颜色不鲜明的蓝色床罩价钱便宜一些。
2. Mary told me that she would graduate in June if she could get the chemistry course she needs out of the way.
马利告诉我如果她能把所需的化学课解决了，就将于七月份毕业。
3. To operate the machine properly, you must keep the top closed while the machine is spinning.
为使机器运转正常，在它运转时必须始终将顶部盖上。
4. It’s a shame John eats sweets whenever he gets the chance.
约翰只要有机会就吃糖，真不象话。
5. We would have had a better time at the party if we had known some of the other guests.
如果认识了其他的一些客人的话我们本来会在晚会上玩得要更开心。
6. Tigers eat human beings only on rare occasions when food is scarce.
老虎只有在食物短缺的罕见的情况下吃人。
7. I’m only an acquaintance of Bill Jones, but he seems a likable fellow.
我只是认识比尔.琼斯，但他似乎是一个让人喜欢的伙伴。
8. The shoe shop is on the eastside of the shopping center close to the cafeteria.
鞋店在购物中心的东侧，靠近自助餐厅。
9. Peter wishes to be an architect like his father.
彼得希望象父亲一样当一名建筑师。
10. After Mary was almost asleep, she realized that she had forgotten to set the alarm.
马利快睡着了之后才意识到忘记了设置闹表。