托福听力中，小词或习语是必考的，且又是考生最不容易掌握的。现从托福听力原文中精选100例，方便考生复习掌握习语或小词。

　　1，a change of pace 节奏变换　　You can’t do these chemistry experiments all day long. You certainly need a change of pace.

　　2, a far cry from 相距甚远　　The published book is far cry from the early manuscript.

　　3, and how 的确　　A: She’s a good dancer. 　　B: and how.

　　4, a matter of time 时间问题　　It is only a matter of time.

　　5, a phone call away 一个电话之远，愿意过来帮忙。　If you need my help, do let me know. Just remember I am a phone call away.

　　6, a while back 不久以前

　　7，all along 一直　　I knew it all along.

　　8, anything but 绝对不　　I was anything but happy about going.

　　9, account for 解释　　How do you account for it?

　　10, after all 到底　　A: I’ve just seen the X-rays and your teeth look just fine.　B: I see. Then there is nothing to worry about after all.