恩波学校英语中高级口译模拟试卷及参考答案
高级口译全真试题集翻译部分习题答案及讲评2000年—2004年
习题一2000 年3 月考题TRANSLATION TEST (1) (30 minutes)Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army. Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us the choice of brave resistance or the most abject submission. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or to die.Our own, our country‘s honor, calls upon us for a vigorous and manly e xertion; and if we now shamefully fail, we shall become infamous to the whole world. Let us then rely on the goodness of our cause, and the aid of the Supreme Being, in whose hands victory is, to animate and encourage us to great and noble actions. The eyes of all our countrymen are now upon us, and we shall have the blessings and praises, if happily we are the instruments of saving them from the tyranny meditated against them. Let us animate and encourage each other, and show the whole world that a free man contending for liberty on his own ground is superior to any slavish mercenary on earth.分析：① The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army.译文一：苍天之下，数/ 千百万我们的后代/ 尚未出生的人，命系/ 其命运将取决于我们这支军队的勇气和斗志/ 表现。
英语翻译资格考试-高级口译第二部分口试模拟5.doc
高级口译第二部分口试模拟5一、口语题Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate• You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with "My name is . . . 11, "My registration number is • • • " •The desks of the companies 1Human Resources directors are flooded with resumes of graduating students. However, it is complained that the resumes tend to be com plicated and flamboyant or even cheating•Topic: Is a successful resume a door leading to a good job?Questions for Reference:1.An increasing number of the graduating students spend money, time and energy on their resumes. What1s your idea of a successful resume? How will you design your own resume?2.What role does a resume play in the student1s search for a job?3 . In this competitive job market, instead of flamboyant resumes, what should the graduating students do to stand out?二、口译题Part ADirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese• Start interpreting at the signal ••. and stop it at the signal .•• You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will he ar the passages only once • Now let1s begin Part A with the first passage.2、Passage 13 Passage 2Part BDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into English・ Start interpreting at the signal ・・・ and stop it at the signal ・・・ You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once・ Now let's begin Part B with the first passage・4、Passage 15、Passage 2答案：一、口语题1> （略）二、口译题Part A2、我们的目标是，提倡我国的能源独立，同吋使环境得到人幅度改善。
BEC中高级模拟考题及参考答案
BEC中高级口语模拟题及参考答案1 S．．A M P L E T E S T．．．．．．．．．Part One: InterviewInterlocutor's Questions(1) Does your job involve a lot of team work? (Why? /Why not?)(2)How important is having complementary skills in a team? (Why?)(3) Are you easy to work with? (Why?)(4) What kind of activities are conducive to team building?Suggested Answers(1) Yes, it does. I work in a marketing team. All the way from market research to product promotion and sales, we work closely together.(Not much. I am an administrator. Most of the time I work alone, keeping files, answering mail and writing reports. )(2) It's important in that each member will make his unique contribution and putthe team in a stronger position.(3) Yes, I am. I am helpful, flexible and always do my share of the work.(4) Relay races, sports games like football, basketball, or singing competition against other teams.Part Two: Mini-presentationWhat is important when building team spirit?●Attitudes●Team building games and activities●SeminarsSuggested AnswerI think all the three things are important when we build team spirit.The first thing is attitudes. Ask what attitudes you want the team to have and start developing them.The second thing is: what games and activities are conducive to team building? Design games that call for cooperation and creative thinking.The third thing is seminars. Hold seminars on how to work effectively as a team, the role of the team leader and the role of each member, etc.Through these measures, team spirit can be developed.Part Three: Collaborative Task and DiscussionYour company is going to develop team spirit. Talk together for about 2 minutes about some of the things that are important for a good team and "decide which three would be the most important. Here are some ideas to help you.●Complementary skills●Compatible personalities●Common goal●Equal contribution●Helping each other●Sharing of information●Team briefing●Creating room for feedbackSuggested AnswerA: I think compatible personalities are important to a good team. If team members are much alike in personality, they will find each other pleasant to work with. In such a favourable environment, there is surely more job satisfaction. B: Exactly. On the other hand, if team members have conflicting personalities, it will be difficult to work with one another. As a result, team effectiveness will be affected. The second thing that is crucial is team briefing. The team as a whole should be briefed on why they are working together...A. What needs to be done and how they are going to work towards a common goal. With a clear idea of what is expected from the outset, the team will function better.B: That is what was on my mind. And the third important thing is sharing of information. Keep each other updated on new ideas, latest developments or even doubts and concerns.A: I couldn't agree with you more. A well-informed team will be more productive and creative.B: To sum up, compatible personalities, team briefing and sharing of information are the most important elements of a good team.Follow-up Questions(1) Do you think keeping to budget is important in project management? (Why?)(2) Are regular meetings important when doing teamwork? (Why?)(3) Do you think clear goals are important in project management? (Why?)(4) What quality is the most important for a team leader?(5) Is it important to consider experience when selecting a project manager? (Why?)Suggested Answershow the work is going.(3) Yes, I think so. There will be less confusion because each member is clear what is expected of him.(4) The ability to act quickly and sensibly when a problem arises.(5) Yes, it is. Experience counts when it comes to an important position like project manger.2. S．．A M P L E T E S T．．．．．．．．．Part One: InterviewInterlocutor's Questions(1) What would you like to read in a company newsletter?(2) What is the advantage of face-to-face communication?interpersonal(3) Is it important for staff to hand in regular work reports to their supervisors? (Why ?)(4) How can a company keep its staff informed?Suggested Answers(1)Company news and staff's feedbacks on important company issues.(2)It is very effective in establishing rapport and clarifying misunderstanding. (One of the important advantages is the personal touch in a face-to-face talk.) (3)Yes, it is. The supervisors will have a better idea of the progress, plans and concerns of the staff.(4)By holding departmental and inter-departmental meetings and seminars regularly.(By publishing company newsletters and magazines.)(By means of company websites and intranets.)Part Two: Mini-presentationWhat is important when producing an in-house magazine?●Objectives●Types of readers●ContentsSuggested AnswerIn my opinion, objectives, types of readers and contents are important when producing an in-house magazine.First, it's important to decide the objectives. Is your magazine mainly to inform, to instruct, to influence, to inspire, to offer room for discussion or all of the above? Be certain about this before you begin.Part Three: Collaborative Task and DiscussionYour company wants to improve communication within the company. Talk together for about 2 minutes about some of the channels to use and decide which two would be the most useful. Here are some pictures to help you.Suggested AnswerA: Among the various channels of communication, I think regular staff meetings are important. They are formal and official ways of keeping staff updated on developments and changes.givenB: And one feels more free to express one's views when writing into a computer instead of facing the supervisor. And that also fastens communication between management and staff.A: So the two most useful ways are staff meetings and intranet.Follow-up Questions(1) Are newspapers a good source of business news? (Why?)(2) How can confusion of key policies be reduced?(3) Is it important to give staff opportunities to express their views on important issues? (Why?)(4) Should managers be trained in communication skills? (Why?)(5) Do you use e-mail for internal communication? (Why?)Suggested Answers(1) Yes, they are. You can know about the most recent developments in business from various newspapers.(2) Inform the staff and explain to them before the policies are introduced.(3) Yes, it is. Knowing the opinion of the staff can help decision-makers make a better decision.(4) Yes, they should. Communication skills are important to managers, yet not everyone of them is good at them.(5) Yes, I do. I use it a lot to share information and supervise teamwork.3.S．A M P L E T E S T．．．．．．．．．Part One: InterviewInterlocutor's Questions(1) Do you think it pays to invest in high-tech? (Why?)(2) Why is cutting production cost important?(3) Is it a good idea to use mass production? (Why?)(4) How important is reducing inventory?Suggested Answers(1) Yes, I think so. It may cost much at first, but it pays in the long run with improved product quantity and quality.(2) Because, by cutting cost, a company is able to offer more competitive prices and to have better chances of survival.(3) Yes, it is. With equipment like assembly lines, both productivity and efficiency can be raised.(4) It's vital. High inventory not only takes up space, but also affects cash flow. Part Two: Mini-presentationWhat is important when choosing a warehouse to rent?●Transport links●Size●RentSuggested AnswerThree things are important when we choose a warehouse to rent.First, the warehouse should have convenient transport links.For one thing, goods can be loaded and unloaded conveniently.Second, the warehouse should be the right size. If it's too big, the space isn't put into good use. If it's too small, it can't meet production needs.Third, the rent should be considered, too. If too costly, the rent can amount to quite a sum in the total production cost.Part Three: Collaborative Task and DiscussionYour company wants to cut production cost. Talk together for about 2 minutes about some of the things that are important for this and decide which three would be the most important. Here are some ideas to help you.●Labour cost●Material cost●Low-interest loans●State-of-the-art technology●Mass production●Fuel●Transportation●Reducing inventorySuggested AnswerA: Production cost has been high. To cut labour cost might help in some way. We have to lay off some workers and reduce pay.B: But they have been working for us for so many years and are loyal to us. I don't think this is a good option. Maybe we can cut the material cost. We have been using imported materials which are very costly. If we use domestically-produced materials, we can save half the money.A: That could be an option with the ever improvement of home-made materials. I'm also thinking of investing in state-of-the-art technology.Better technology leads to higher productivity.B: And higher productivity will eventually bring the cost down. What do you think of the energy use of our company? Aren't we too wasteful about our fuels? Taps are unturned off because of neglect. Dripping taps are not fixed in time.A: And air-conditioners are on round the clock. I guess we can save a substantial sum if we are careful about energy use.B: To sum up, material cost, technology and fuel are the most important.Follow-up Questions(1) How important is packaging material for products?(2) Can packaging promote the image of a product?(3) Is there any disadvantage in reducing labour cost? (Why?)(4) Is the layout of a warehouse important? (Why?)(5) Are low-interest loans important in reducing cost? (Why?)Suggested Answers(1) It's important because the right material will make sure the products arrive in good conditions.(2) Yes, it can. Attractive packaging can add value to products.(3) Yes, there is as the staff may feel insecure and it's also bad for the morale.(4) Yes, it is, because good layout means effective space utilization and easy picking.(5) Yes, they are. The lower the interest, the less a company has to pay back to thebank.4．S．A M P L E T E S T．．．．．．．．．Part One: InterviewInterlocutor's Questions(1) Will you choose a small company to deliver goods? (Why? /Why not?)(2) Is provision of good delivery service an important consideration? (Why?)(3) How important is security in goods delivery? (Why?)(4) Is it a good idea to ask for others' recommendations before choosing a delivery company? (Why?)Suggested Answers(1) It depends. So long as the company provides good service, it doesn't matter whether it's big or small..(Probably not. To be on the safe side, I prefer a big company. )(2) Yes, it's important. Poor service can be frustrating, sometimes, even damaging. Good service makes things run more smoothly.(3) It's vital. If security cannot be guaranteed in delivery, the goods may arrive late, damaged or even lost.(4) Yes, it's a good idea. Others' recommendations are useful references. But seeing with your own eyes is also advisable.Part Two: Mini-presentationWhat is important when looking for a delivery company?●Delivery cost●Delivery speed●InsuranceSuggested AnswerYour company is looking for a new supplier. Talk together for about 2 minutes about what is important when choosing a supplier and decide which three factors are the most important. Here are some ideas to help you.◆Experience◆Flexibility◆Quality◆Reliability◆Location◆Delivery◆Price◆ReputationSuggested AnswerA: When we choose a supplier, I think the quality of goods is of great importance. The goods supplied must be good. Poor quality goods can be very harmful.B: If we use them, our reputation will be damaged. If we reject them, there will be other problems. We certainly don't want to be in such a dilemma.Secondly, it's important to consider the reliability of the supplier. If the goods are sometimes good and sometimes poor, we can also get stuckA: I think reliability also means the supplier always has the goods in stock.B: And is always able to deliver them in time.A: Exactly. If the supplier is short of goods or is unable to deliver our goods in timeto consider.Follow-up questions(1)Is it important to have several suppliers instead of only one?(2)Is membership of professional bodies important when you choose one carrier?(3)Are discount important when choosing a delivery company?(4)Is experience important when deciding a delivery company?(5)What is the best method of transportation when sending perishable goods? Suggested Answersmeans youmembership will mean more5. S．A M P L E T E S T．．．．．．．．．Part One: InterviewInterlocutor's Questions(1) Do you think staff parties should be cut to save money? (Why?)(2) Do you think companies should stop providing free parking to staff to reduce cost? (Why?)(3) Is it a good idea to encourage staff to learn to repair some equipment by themselves? (Why?)(4) Is there anything the staff can do to help save money for the company? Suggested Answers(1) Yes, I think so. Staff parties are a great waste considering the food, drinks and the rent for venue.(2) No, I don't think so. The savings from it don't amount to much and therefore are not of much value.(3) Yes, I think so. It saves money and time. What's more, I think companies should provide training in this.(4) Yes, the staff can start with things like saving energy, staying in a second-rate hotel when on business, etc.Part Two: Mini-presentationWhat is important when reducing overheads?◆No company cars for senior staff◆ A ceiling on business travel expenses◆No free lunch in company canteenSuggested AnswerI think three things are important in contributing to reducing overheads.First, senior staff should not have the privilege of company cars. Running and maintaining those cars is a significant expense that can he reduced.Second, there should be a ceiling on business travel expenses. Luxury like first class travel should be discouraged.Third, lunch in company canteen should be charged. Every little bit counts.Part Three: Collaborative Task and DiscussionYour company wants to cut operating expenses. Talk together for about 2 minutes about some of the things that are important for this and decide which three would be the most important. Here are some ideas to help you.◆Reduction of support staff◆Utilities◆Rent◆Insurance◆Repairs and maintenance◆Fringe benefits◆Advertising◆Supporting cultural eventsSuggested AnswerA: Times are hard. We have to cut operating expenses. I think we should reduce the number of support staff. Our ratio of support staff to production staff is unreasonable. The support staff has outnumbered the production staff.B: I'm all in favour of that. The reduction of support staff will make the remaining staff work harder to keep their jobs. So we don't lose anything in the end. The rent accounts for 10 percent of the expenses. Maybe we could have smaller office space and sub-let the other premises.A: Or maybe we could move to a district where the rent is cheaper. The savings from the rent can amount to a large sum in the long run. The third thing we should cut is advertising. We spent far too much in advertising products and jobsto be filled.B: But we reaped what we sowed. I would rather stop supporting cultural events. The sponsorship doesn't lead us anywhere.A: You have a point there.Follow-up Questions(1) Should companies provide language training course for staff9 (Why?)(2) Does reducing overheads lead to higher margins? (Why?)(3) Is it a good idea to know the opinion of staff before a change is made? (Why?)(4) What can companies do to save money?(5) Do you think e-conferences wilt be used more by companies in the future? (Why?)Suggested Answers(1) Yes, they should, because it improves both performance and motivation.(2) Not necessarily. In fact, the opposite is often true. If things like pay and benefits are reduced, they are likely to cause insecurity.(Sometimes. If what used to be wasted or ill-managed is saved and well managed, then it's likely to lead to higher margins. )(3) Yes, it's a good idea. Knowing the staff's opinion makes the management better-informed in making a decision.(4) Things like better operations management, careful planning, c hoosing the right supplier, smooth workflow, low inventory level, etc. can al1 help save money.(5) Probably. As they save travel expenses and time and therefore are cost-effective.6.S．A M P L E T E S T．．．．．．．．．Part One: InterviewInterlocutor's Questions(1) Is your office comfortable to work in? (Why? /Why not?)(2) Why is good relationship with colleagues important?(3) What improvement do you want to see in your workspace? (Why?)(4) Which do you prefer, open plan offices or individual offices? (Why?) Suggested Answers(1) Yes, very nice. I have a fairly big room, a big desk and a computer. I have a cute clock on the shelf and pictures on the wall. It's cozy.(I'm afraid not. It's too crowded. We have 5 persons sharing one small room. It's too small to swing a cat. )(2) Because you are spending 5 working days of a week with colleagues. If you don't have a good relationship with them, working life will be difficult.(3) Tidiness. I'm one of those pile people rather than file people. So it's often a mess. But I believe with more storage space, I can keep my work area tidy, too. (Reducing noise. We work in crowded open plan offices. They are far too noisy for work. )(4) Individual offices. They are good for concentration and free from distraction..(Open plan offices. They are good for team work and association. )Part Two: Mini-presentationWhat is important when buying office facilities?◆Good quality◆Easy to use◆ComfortSuggested AnswerI think three things are important when buying office facilities.First, good quality. If the facilities are of poor quality, it can be irritating when they keep breaking down. Time is also wasted when they are under repair. Second, easy to use. If the facilities are not user-friendly, it can be an upsetting experience. Facilities which are easy to use can help reduce stress.Third, comfort. Facilities like furniture should he comfortable. A comfortable armchair is less likely to cause backache.Part Three Collaborative Task and DiscussionYour company wants to improve work environment in the office. Talk together for about 2 minutes about some of the things that are important for this and decide which three would be the most important. Here are some ideas to help you.⏹File cabinet⏹Furniture⏹Potted plants⏹Air⏹Lighting⏹Tidiness⏹Colours used⏹Reducing noiseSuggested AnswerA: It's good that our company is trying to make our workplace more comfortable. I think to improve air quality is important. The air is a bit stuffy in the offices. B: Right you are. We need bigger windows for ventilation. Besides we should ban smoking in the offices.A: I'm sure in this way the air quality will be better. The second thing we can do is lighting. Bad lighting can cause a strain on our eyes.Good lighting can make the rooms more pleasant to work in.B: We do need better lighting in some of our offices. As for our office, we don't have this problem as we have natural light. But we do need more file cabinets. Every desk has several piles of files. If we have more cabinets, the files can be kept in them and we will have more working space.A: The office will look clean and tidy, too.B: So air quality, lighting and file cabinet are the most important things to consider.Follow-up Questions(1) Can you describe the layout of your office?(2) Do you have access to computers and Internet service in your workplace?(3) Is it important for a company to have a parking lot for employees? (Why?)(4) As far as working environment is concerned, what is the most important? (Why?)(5) Is it noisy in your workplace?Suggested Answers(1) There are 3 desks on the left and some cabinets for files on the right. It's fairly crowded.(2) Yes, I do. That's the best part I like about my company.(3) Yes, it is. It's convenient for the staff and safe for the ears.(4) Personal space. It's important for work efficiency.(5) Most of the time, it is quiet. But sometimes it earl be noisy when there are visitors.7.S．A M P L E T E S T．．．．．．．．．Part One: Interview(1) What words would you use to describe your company’s culture?(2) What is your company’s attitud e toward continuous learning?(3) Do staff in your company take pride in their work?(4) Does your company involve employees in decision-making?Suggested Answers(1)Open communication. Our manager knows each of us personally and establishes a good rapport with us.(People development. Our company attaches great importance to professional development and believes in maximizing the potential of each staff member. ) (Customer focus. In our company, "the customer is always right" . We believe in pro-riding the best service to our customers. )(Creative atmosphere. Our company encourages new ideas, new ways of doing things end innovation of technology. )(Strong leadership. Our managers have great personal charm and each is influential in his own way. )(2) Very supportive. Our company has in-house training twice a year and sends staff to schools for various training courses.(Not very supportive. Our boss is more concerned about how much money he can make now rather than how much money he can make 5 years from now with good training. )(3) Yes, they do. They are proud of their work. They are proud of the company. (Some of them do. Some of them don't. The more successful ones are proud of their achievements. The less successful ones are a bit negative. )(4) Sometimes. For decisions like reward system, benefits, staff are involved in decision making.Part Two: Mini-presentationWhat is important when developing company culture?◆Vision◆Effective leadership◆PassionSuggested AnswerWhen developing culture, three things are important.First, vision is important to company culture. Having a vision is like having a goal. A company that aims at becoming the leader of the industry will be working towards it.Second, effective leadership is a key factor, too. The kind of culture a company has a lot to do with the values and ways of doing things of the leaders and howPart Three: Collaborative Task and DiscussionYour company wants to change company culture to be more competitive. Talk together for about 2 minutes and decide which three areas demand most of the attention. Here are some ideas to help you.◆Responsibility◆Continuous innovation◆Professional development◆Quality◆Excellence◆Commitment◆Respect for each other◆Team spiritSuggested AnswerA: First things first, we need to develop the culture of continuous innovation. We need to innovate our technology, packaging, marketing and managerial styles. B: The idea of continuous innovation should be instilled into staff at every level and be the culture of every department. The second area that needs special attention, I believe, is quality. Every employee should make quality one of his topB: Yes, I think so. We need to build a culture in which all the staff members are devoted to their work and are willing to do their best for the company.A: There is nothing impossible with a committed staff. To sum up, continuous innovation, quality and commitment are the most important values that need to be incorporated into our company's culture.Follow-up Questions(1) How important is performance-based reward system? (Why?),(2) Why is creative atmosphere important?(3) Is customer satisfaction important? (Why?)(4) How important is it to provide good service?(5) Why is people development important?Suggested Answers(1) It's important because it encourages the culture of “better work, better reward”.(2) Because creativity is the essence of progress.(3) Yes, of course. If customers are dissatisfied, companies will lose them and there will be no profit to be made.(4) Good service is crucial if a company wants to outperform its competitors.(5) Because people with talent are the deciding factor in competition.8.S．A M P L E T E S T．．．．．．．．．Part One: InterviewInterlocutor's Questions(1) What qualities does a good personal assistant need to have?(2) What personal details are important when selecting a job applicant?(3) Why are references for the applicants important?(4) What personal qualities are important for work?Suggested Answershe should be ready to work overtime. )(2) Details like interests, lifestyle, manners, etc.(3) Because, with references, employers can find out whether the applicant has told the truth.(4) Personal qualities like honesty, responsibility are important because they are closely linked to an applicant's overall performance.Part Two: Mini-presentationWhat is important when recruiting new staff?◆Qualifications◆Experience◆SkillsSuggested AnswerI think three things are of great importance when recruiting new staff.First, qualifications. Employers want to hire someone with the educational background that the job requires. They can tell from qualifications whether the applicant has the training necessary for the job.Second, experience. Relevant work experience not only saves the time and money for training, but also means better quality work and higher efficiency. Third, whether the applicant has the practical skills for the job is also important. If possible, ask the applicant to demonstrate those skills before recruitment. Part Three: Collaborative Task and DiscussionA joint venture is going to recruit someone for the job of receptionist. Talk together for about 2 minutes about two of the people who have applied for the position and decide which one would be more suitable.◆Mary, Chinese, aged 22, 2 years' experience as a receptionist, Englishlanguage certificate, good communication skills, proficient in English, average looking but friendly and pleasant.Susan, Chinese, aged 29, 9 years' experience as waitress, high school diploma, quiet and serious, basic English skills, good-looking.Suggested AnswerA: So the company needs a receptionist. We have to decide which one is more suitable.essential to the job. However Susan is quiet and serious, which may not be very. In terms of foreign language skills, Susan is also at a disadvantage. She only has basic English skills while Mary is proficient in it.A: And she has a certificate in English language while Susan only has a high school diploma. In view of work experience, Mary's two years' experience as a receptionist is another plus.B: And Susan has no relevant experience, though she has been a waitress for almost 10 years.A: Susan is also younger and can work many more years~ as a receptionist.B: It seems Susan is the right choice.Fo11ow-up Questions(1) Is being willing to work overtime important for a personal assistant? (Why?)(2) What professional skills does a personal assistant need to have?(3) What are usually included in a job advertisement?(4) Is experience at lower levels important when promoting an employee to a higher level? (Why?)(5) Is being able to delegate responsibilities important for a manager? (Why?) Suggested Answers(1) Yes, it is. This job requires one to work overtime from time to time.(2) People skills because he needs to deal with people at different levels.(3) Job description, experience needed and probably pay and working conditions.(4) Yes, it is as experience at lower levels enables one to know the problems and needs better.(5) Yes, it certainly is important because it gives one more time to deal with more important things.9.S．A M P L E T E S T．．．．．．．．．Part One: InterviewInterlocutor's Questions(1) Is arriving on time important in an interview? (Why?)(2) Are interviews the best way to judge an applicant? (Why?)。
XX翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题及答案
XX翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题及答案Good afternoon, class. I want to start my lecture by telling you a story. Once there was a young woman from Mexico named Consuela, who came to New York to learn English. She got a job at a factory owned by a Chinese. One day as Consuela came to work, her Chinese boss handed her a red envelope. Consuela looked inside and saw 20 dollars.She became very upset and threw the envelope back at her boss! Her boss was shocked. Well, he had given her the red envelope and the money because it was Chinese New Year. And on the Chinese New Year, it is traditional to give money to young, single people for good luck. However, from Consuela’s point of view, he was an older man giving her money in an envelope, which meant that he was asking herfor sexual favors. Naturally, she refused to take the money.Now, what does this story show us? It shows that an action can have totally opposite meanings in different cultures. Every culture has its own rules for what is appropriate and what is not appropriate behavior. And to illustrate my point today, I’m going to give examples from four areas. First, the way people greet each other in different cultures. Second, the way they use names and titles. Third, the way people eat. And finally, the waythey exchange gifts.OK, let’s start with greeting customs—First of all, I’m sure you know that in the United States and in most western countries, greetings often involve some sort of touching, such as a handshake, a hug, or a kiss if people know each other very well. On the other hand, people from most Asian countries don’t usually feel as fortable touching in public. Although handshakes between business people are mon, many Japanese prefer a bow, while people from Thailand, normally hold their hands together in a kind of prayer position. So imagine how embarrassing it would be if an American was invited to someone’s home in Japan or Thailand and she tried to hug the host!Now, another behavior that differs from culture to culture is the use of names. Have you noticed that Americans are quick to use people’s first names even if they have just met. For instance, visitors to the United States are always surprised to hear employees speak totheir bosses using first names. In contrast, people in most other cultures are more formal and prefer to be addressed as Mr. Brown or Mr. Honda, for example. In addition, in some countries, such as Italy or Korea, people like you to include their title or position with their family names, especially if they’re university graduates or owners of a business.Now I want to look at eating customs. I’ll talk about the behaviors connected with eating that vary from culture to culture. One of these is the use of utensils. You probably know that people in many Asian cultures use chopstick s but in some countries it’s customary to eat with your fingers. It’s important to be aware of different dining customs. Here is another example. In some cultures, eating everything on your plate is considered impolite. In Egypt and China, you should leave some food in your dish at the end of the meal. This is to show that your hosts were generous and gave you more than enough to eat. However, Americans generally consider a clean plate as a sign of satisfaction with the food.Finally, what I want to mention today is gift giving, which you may think is a universal custom and there is not much variation from culture to culture. But the rules of gift giving can be very plicated. In USA, if you’reinvited to someone’s home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or small item as a present. On the other hand, the Japanese give gifts quite frequently, often to thank someone, such as a teacher or a doctor. In the Japanese culture, gift giving is a very ancient tradition and it has many detailed rules. Another interesting fact about gift giving is that many cultures have strict rules about giftsyou should not give. For example, never give yellow flowers to people from Iran, which means you hate them!【评析】本文题材对考生来说并不陌生，是老生常谈的文化差异。
历年高级口译考题翻译试题及答案
历年高级口译考题翻译部分精解第一套英译中Since Darwin, biologists have been-firmly convinced that nature works without plan or meaning, pursuing no aim by the direct road of design. But today we see that this conviction is a fatal error. Why should evolution, exactly as Darwin knew it and described it, be planless and irrational? Do not aircraft design engineers work, at precisely that point where specific calculations and plans give out, according to the same principle of evolution, when they test the serviceability of a great number of statistically determined forms in the wind tunnel, in order to choose the one that functions best? Can we say that there is no process of natural selection when nuclear physicists, through thousands of computer operations, try to find out which materials, in which combinations and with what structural form, are best suited to the building of an atomic reactor? They also practise no designed adaptation, but work by the principle of selection. But it would never occur to anyone to call their method planless and irrational.【参考译文】达尔文以后的生物学家们一直相信，大自然的运行是没有计划没有意义的，不会按照预先设定的途径实现任何目的。
英语高级口译真题+答案
9月英语高级口译真题+答案(1)Part A: Spot DictationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the world or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.Play is very important for humans from birth to death. Play is not meant to be just for children. It is a form of ___________ （1）that can tap into your creativity, and can allow you the chance to find your inner child and the inner child of others. I have collected the ___________ （2）of play here.Play can stimulate you ___________ （3）. It can go against all the rules, and change the same ___________ （4）. Walt Disney was devoted to play, and his willingness to ___________ （5）changed the world of entertainment. The next time you are stuck in a ___________ （6）way of life, pull out a box of color pencils, modeling clay, glue and scissors, and ___________ （7）and break free. You will be amazed at the way your thinking ___________ （8）.Playing can bring greater joy into your life. What do you think the world would be like-if ___________ （9）each day in play? I bet just asking you this question has ___________ （10）. Play creates laughter, joy, entertainment, ___________ （11）. Starting today, try to get 30 minutes each day to engage in some form of play, and ___________ （12）rise!Play is known ___________ （13）. Studies show that, as humans, play is part of our nature. We have the need to play because it is instinctive and ___________ （14）.With regular play, our problem-solving and ___________ （15）will be in muchbetter shape to handle this complex world, and we are much more likely to choose ___________ （16）as they arise. It creates laughter and freedom that can instantly reduce stress and __________ （17）to our daily living.Play can ___________ （18）, curiosity, and creativity. Research shows that play is both a ‘hands-on’ and ‘minds-on’ learning pr ocess. It produces a deeper, ___________ （19）of the world and its possibilities. We begin giving meaning to life through story making, and playing out ___________ （20）.Part B: Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following conversation.1. （A）in Cherry Blossoms Village ninety of the residents are over 85 years old.（B）In the United States, there are twice as many centenarians as there were ten years ago.（C）All the people studied by these scientists from Georgia live in institutions for the elderly.（D）Almost all the residents in Cherry Blossoms Village have unusual hobbies.2. （A）Whether the centenarians can live independently in small apartments.（B）Whether it is feasible to establish a villag e for the “oldest old” people.（C）What percentage of the population are centenarians in the state of Georgia.（D）What the real secrets are to becoming an active and healthy 100-year-old.3. （A）Diet, optimism, activity or mobility, and genetics.（B）Optimism, commitment to interesting things, activity or mobility, and adaptability to loss.（C）The strength to adapt to loss, diet, exercise, and genetics.（D）Diet, exercise, commitment to something they were interested in, and genetics.4. （A）The centenarians had a high calorie and fat intake.（B）The centenarians basically eat something different.（C）The centenarians eat a low-fat and low-calorie, unprocessed food diet.（D）The centenarians eat spicy food, drink whiskey, and have sweet pork every day.5. （A）Work hard.（B）Stay busy.（C）Stick to a balanced diet.（D）Always find something to laugh about.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following news.6. （A）Global temperatures rose by 3 degrees in the 20th century.（B）Global warming may spread disease that could kill a lot of people in Africa.（C）Developed countries no longer depend on fossil fuels for transport and power.（D）The impact of the global warming will be radically reduced by 2050.7. （A）Taking bribes.（B）Creating a leadership vacuum at the country’s top car maker.（C）Misusing company funds for personal spending.（D）Offering cash for political favors.8. （A）The nation has raised alert status to the highest level and thousands of people have moved to safety.（B）The eruption of Mount Merapi has been the worst in Indonesia over the past two decades.（C）All residents in the region ten kilometers from the base of the mountain have evacuated.（D）The eruption process was a sudden burst and has caused extensive damage and heavy casualty.9. （A）6 to 7.（B）8 to 10.（C）11 to 16.（D）17 to 25.10. （A）Curbing high-level corruption.（B）Fighting organized crime.（C）Investigating convictions of criminals.（D）Surveying the threats to national security.Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following interview.11. （A）A wine taster.（B）A master water taster.（C）The host of the show.（D）The engineer who works on the water treatment plant.12. （A）Berkeley Springs.（B）Santa Barbara.13. （A）Being saucy and piquant.（B）Tasting sweet.（C）A certain amount of minerals.（D）An absence of taste.14. （A）Looking-smelling-tasting.（B）Tasting-smelling-looking.（C）Smelling-looking-tasting.（D）Tasting-looking-smelling.15. （A）Bathing.（B）Boiling pasta in.（C）Swimming.（D）Making tea.Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following talk.16. （A）Enhance reading and math skills.（B）Increase the students’ appreciation of nature.（C）Improve math, but not reading skills.（D）Develop reading, but not math skills.17. （A）To help the students appreciate the arts.（B）To make the students’ education more well-rounded. （C）To investigate the impact of arts training.（D）To enhance the students’ math skills.18. （A）Once weekly.（D）Twice a month.19. （A）Six months.（B）Seven months.（C）Eight months.（D）Nine months.20. （A）The children’s attitude.（B）The children’s test scores.（C）Both th e children’s attitude and test scores.（D）Both the teachers’ and the children’s attitude.。
9月英语高级口译真题+答案
9 月英语高级口译真题+ 答案(4)SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST (30 minutes)Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.A proposal to change long-standing federal policy and deny citizenship to babies born to illegal immigrants on U.S. soil ran aground this month in Congress, but it is sure to resurface-kindling bitter debate even if it fails to become law.At issue is “ birthright citizenship -pr〞ovided for since the Constitutio n' s14th Amendment was ratified in 1868. Section 1 of that amendment, drafted with freed slaves in mind, says: “ All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subj to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States. 〞Some conservatives in Congress, as well as advocacy groups seeking to crack down on illegal immigration, say the amendment has been misapplied over the years, that it was never intended to grant citizenship automatically to babies of illegal immigrants. Thus they contend that federal legislation, rather than a difficult-to-achieve constitutional amendment, would be sufficient to end birthright citizenship.“ MostAmericans feel it doesn 'mt ake any sense for people to come into the country illegally, give birth an d have a new U.S. citizen, 〞said the spokesman of th federation of American immigration reform. “ But the advocates for illegal immi will make a fuss; they ' lcllaim you ' repunishing the children, and I suspect the leadership doesn ' t want to deatlhwaitt.h 〞SECTION 4: LISTENING TEST (30 minutes)Part A: Note-taking and Gap-fillingDirections: In this part of the test you will hear a short talk. You will hear the talk ONLY ONCE. While listening to the talk, you may take notes on the importa nt points so that you can have enough information to complete a gap-filling task on a separate ANSWER BOOKLET. You will not get your TEST BOOK and ANSWER BOOKLET until after you have listened to the talk.The doctor-patient relationship is one of the __________ 〔1〕relationships in life, but many people say this relationship is beyond _____________ 〔2〕. Can this relationship be saved? The answer is __________ 〔3〕yes, because it must. And if that is lost, medicine becomes a technology and is _________ 〔4〕. In part the crisisin medicine began with doctors __________ 〔5〕themselves from patients.The more critical work of a doctor happens in the taking of the human 〔6〕. 〔7〕is the most important and most difficult single transaction. The studies show that 〔8〕of all the valuable informationthat leads to correct diagnosis comes from the history. Another __________ 〔9〕comes from the physical examination, 10% comes from simple __________ 〔10〕tests, and 5% comes from all the complex __________ 〔11〕. So listening is vital, because listening is not merely listening, but to establish a _________ 〔12〕.But some doctors think listening is _________ 〔13〕. They like to use complex and costly __________ 〔14〕, and use ___________ 〔15〕that create adversereactions and require _________ 〔16〕. They don 't like to listen. Because there premium on listening and that there 's no __〔__1_7_〕___fo_r_listening.Even so, the doctor-patient relationship is not _________ 〔18〕saving. Because people may ask, what is good health? And good health begins first and foremost with 〔19〕. If you don 't care for a _______ 〔__2_0_〕, be somebody else,but don ' t be a doctor!Part B: Listening and Translation1. Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 English sentences. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.〔1〕〔2〕〔3〕〔4〕〔5〕2. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 English passages. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.〔1〕。
0903高级口译模拟试卷二
英语高级口译资格证书第一阶段考试昂立模拟考试(2009年3月)试卷二TEST BOOK 2SECTION 4: LISTENING TEST (30 minutes)Part A: Note-taking And Gap-fillingDirections:In this part of the test you will hear a short talk. You will hear the talk ONLY ONCE. While listening to the talk, you may take notes on the important points so that you can have enough information to complete a gap-filling task on a separate ANSWER BOOKLET. You will not get your ANSWER BOOKLET until after you have listened to the talkThere are now over 700 millions motor vehicles in the world – and the number is rising by more than ________ (1) each year. This dependence on motor vehicles has given rise to major problems, including environmental ________ (2), depletion of oil resources, traffic congestion and ________ (3). First, ________ (4) from vehicles make air quality in urban areas unpleasant and sometimes dangerous to breathe. In ________ (5) City, vehicle pollution is a major health ________ (6). Until a hundred years ago, most journeys were made on a ________ (7) back within the 20 km range. Heavy ________ (8) could only be carried by water or ________ (9). Today about 90 per cent of inland freight in the United Kingdom is carried by ________ (10). In the United States, more land is assigned to car use than to ________ (11). Also urban sprawl means that life without a car is next to impossible. Though car transport is ________ (12) times as costly as rail travel in terms of the external social costs, cars easily surpass trains or ________ (13) as a flexible and ________ (14) mode of personal transport. It is unrealistic to expect people to give up private cars in favor of ________ (15) transit. One solution that has been put forward is the long-term solution of designing cities and neighborhoods so that car journeys are not ________ (16) –all essential services being located within ________ (17) distance or easily accessible by public transport. A more likely scenario seems to be a combination of mass ________ (18) systems for travel into and around cities, with small ‗low emission‘ cars for urban use. Better ________ (19) of transport systems is also highly desirable—and all these lead to changes in modern ________ (20).1. Sentence TranslationDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear 5 English sentences. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE.After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)2. Passage TranslationDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear 2 English passages. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE.After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.(1)(2)SECTION 5: READING TEST (30 minutes)Directions:Read the following passages and then answer IN COMPLETE SENTENCES the questions which follow each passage. Use only information from the passage you have just read and write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1-3That sweetness is pleasant is no coincidence. Sweet food is at a premium in the wild because the sugars it contains provide valuable calories. But even with sugar there can be too much of a good thing, so it would be no surprise if the body were able to regulate the perception of sweetness as its nutritional needs vary. According to two studies presented to the International Symposium on Olfaction and Taste, held in San Francisco this week, that is exactly what happens. The studies, one on mice and one on people, have identified two hormones that seem to fine-tune the perception of sweetness, and thus regulate the intake of sugar independently of the previously known mechanism of satiation that is located in the brain.The mouse study was done by Steven Munger, a neurobiologist at the University of Maryland, and his colleagues. They picked a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that is made by intestinal cells in response to sugar and fat. This hormone is already known to act in the pancreas and the brain, where it helps, respectively, to regulate blood-sugar levels and the feeling of satiation that tells you when to stop eating. Dr Munger, though, found that both GLP-1 and the receptor molecule that picks it up and thus allows it to act are found in taste buds too.To investigate GLP-1‘s role in taste, the team used a strain of mice that were genetically engineered to lack GLP-1 receptors. They found that such animals are much less sensitive to sweetness than their unengineered confrères. Indeed, the mutants were no more interested in a dilute sugar solution (or, indeed, a solution of artificial sweetener) than they were in plain water—though they did resp ond to concentrated solutions of sweetness. The ―wild-type‖ mice, by contrast, drank significantly more of the sweet solution than they did of the water, even when the sweet solution was dilute. Moreover, the effect was limited to sweetness. The animals‘ responses to the other four fundamentals of taste—bitterness, sourness, saltiness and ―umami‖ (the flavour of monosodium glutamate)—were unaffected. That suggests, though it does not yet prove, that there is feedback from the gut to regulate the desirability of eating sweet food.The human study was done by Yuzo Ninomiya, a neuroscientist at Kyushu University, in Japan. He and his colleagues looked at leptin, another hormone that is known to regulate appetite and metabolism. Leptin levels are also known to fluctuate naturally over a 24-hour period, being lowest in the morning and highest at night, at least in people who eat three meals a day.In their experiments, Dr Ninomiya and his colleagues found that their volunteers were more sensitive to sweetness when their leptin levels were low. As the level of the hormone increased over the course of a day, the threshold for detecting sweetness rose. And when the researchers shifted the pattern of leptin production by changing the number of meals their volunteers ate, the volunteers‘ sensitivity to sweetness shifted as well, suggesting that it was the hormone rather than merely the time of day that was causing the effect. As in the case of the mice, the humans did not show any changes in their sensitivity to other tastes. However, individuals who had lower leptin levels, and thus more sweet-taste sensitivity before a meal, experienced sharper increases in blood-sugar levels when they had eaten.Whether either of these results cast light on the perpetual search for pain-free ways of cutting calorie-intake in the modern world of abundant sweetness is not yet clear. But they may, at least, explain why so many people like lashings of sugar on their breakfast cereal.1. Why does the author say ―that sweetness is pleasant is no coincidence‖ at the beginning ofthe passage?2. What is ―GLP-1‖? What is its role in taste?3. What is leptin? What does Dr Ninomiya find about it?Questions 4-6―M erchant and pirate were for a long period one and the same person,‖ wrote Friedrich Nietzsche. Even today mercantile morality is really nothing but a refinement of piratical morality. Companies, of course, would strongly disagree with this suggestion. Piracy is generally bad for business. It can undermine sales of legitimate products, deprive a company of its valuable intellectual property and tarnish its brand. Commercial piracy may not be as horrific as the seaborne version off the Horn of Africa. But stealing other people‘s R&D, artistic endeavour or even journalism is still theft.That principle is worth defending. Yet companies have to deal with the real world—and, despite the best efforts of recorded-music companies, luxury-goods firms and software-industry associations, piracy has proved very hard to stop. Given that a certain amount of stealing is going to happen anyway, some companies are turning it to their advantage.For example, around 20 times as many music tracks are exchanged over the internet on ―peer to peer‖ file-sharing networks as are legitimately sold online or in shops. Statistics about the traffic on file-sharing networks can be useful. They can reveal, for example, the countries where a new singer is most popular, even before his album has been released there. Having initially been reluctant to be seen exploiting this information, record companies are now making use of it. This month BigChampagne, the main music-data analyzer, is extending its monitoring service to pirated video, too. Knowing which TV programmes are being most widely passed around online can help broadcasters when negotiating with advertisers or planning schedules.In other industries, piracy can help to open up new markets. Take software, for instance. Microsoft‘s Windows operating system is used on 90% of PCs in China, but most copies are pirated. Officially, the software giant has taken a firm line against piracy. But unofficially, it admits that tolerating piracy of its products has given it huge market share and will boost revenues in the long term, because users stick with Microsoft‘s products when they go legit. Clamping down too hard on pirates may also encourage people to switch to free, open-source alternatives. ―It‘s easier for our software to compete with Linux when there‘s piracy than when there‘s not,‖ Microsoft‘s chairman, Bill Gates, told Fortune magazine last year.Another example, from agriculture, shows how piracy can literally seed a new market.Farmers in Brazil wanted to use genetically modified (GM) soyabean seeds that had been engineered by Monsanto to be herbicide-tolerant. The government, under pressure from green groups opposed to GM technology, held back. Unable to obtain the GM seeds legitimately, the farmers turned to pirated versions, many of them ―Maradona‖ seeds brought in from Argentina. Eventually the pirated seeds account ed for over a third of Brazil‘s soyabean plantings, and in 2005 the government relented and granted approval for the use of GM seeds. Monsanto could then start selling its seeds legitimately in Brazil.Piracy can also be a source of innovation, if someone takes a product and then modifies it in a popular way. In music unofficial remixes can boost sales of the original work. And in a recent book, ―The Pirate‘s Dilemma‖, Matt Mason gives the example of Nigo, a Japanese designer who took Air Force 1 trainers m ade by Nike, removed the famous ―swoosh‖ logo, applied his own designs and then sold the resulting shoes in limited editions at $300 a pair under his own label, A Bathing Ape. Instead of suing Nigo, Nike realised that he had spotted a gap in the market. It took a stake in his firm and also launched its own premium ―remixes‖ of its trainers. Mr Mason argues that ―the best way to profit from pirates is to copy them.‖That this silver lining exists should not obscure the cloud. Most of the time, companies will decide to combat piracy of their products by sending in the lawyers with all guns blazing. And most of the time that is the right thing to do. But before they rush into action companies should check to see if there is a way for them to turn piracy to their advantage.4. Why does the author quote Nietzsche‘s ―merchant and pirate were for a long period one andthe same person‖at the beginning of the passage? Why would the companies ―strongly disagree with this suggestion‖?5. Why does Bill Gates say ―It‘s easier for our software to compete with Linux when there‘spiracy than where there‘s not‖? (Para. 4)6. Please explain the sentence ―that this silver lining exists should not obscure the cloud‖.(Para. 7)?Questions 7-10A man who is worried about global warming is pounded into the ground by falling oil barrels; another who is worried about rising energy bills tries to fry eggs over some candles; commuters who cannot afford to drive jog to work in their suits. Political advertisements featuring such alarming images have begun to air in many states. They are not related directly to this year's elections but to a bill being debated in the Senate that would regulate America's emissions of greenhouse gases. If the proxy battle on television is anything to judge by, the debate is getting serious.That said, the bill in question, named after Joe Lieberman and John Warner, the two senators who are sponsoring it, is unlikely to become law. It will struggle to secure the 60 votesneeded to escape a deadly filibuster. Similar proposals are making much slower progress in the House of Representatives. And if the bill ever gets as far as George Bush's desk, the president has vowed to veto it.Nonetheless, Lieberman-Warner has made more headway than any of its many precursors and rivals. Both Barack Obama and John McCain have endorsed its basic premise: that the government should stem emissions by issuing a steadily declining number of tradable permits to emit carbon each year. The Democrats, who look certain to control Congress after the election, also endorse this ―cap-and-trade‖ approach. So Lieberman-Warner is likely to serve as a template for any future bill, and the negotiations over it provide a good indication of the horse-trading to come.Three complaints, in particular, have come to the fore since the bill was unveiled last year. The first is that it will be too expensive. No fewer than ten different studies have attempted to assess the bill's economic consequences, with results ranging from the innocuous to the cataclysmic. But at the very least it is likely to raise the prices of electricity, natural gas and petrol, as energy firms pass on the expense of buying permits to their customers—a ticklish prospect at a time when voters are already enraged by rising energy prices.Industrialists had hoped for a ―safety valve‖, whereby the government could sell unlimited extra permits if they got too pricey. But green lobbyists argued that the number of permits had to be fixed if the bill was to have predictable environmental benefits; they doubt the ability of politicians to keep their nerve.The bill attempts to compromise by allowing the government to issue extra permits, but only by borrowing from the stock allocated for future years. To make their intention more explicit, the sponsors have now set a price—$22 a ton—above which such borrowing of permits would be permitted. (Carbon rights currently trade at around $40 a ton in Europe.) Messrs Lieberman and Warner have also agreed to set aside a bigger share of the government's revenues from auctioning permits to help the firms and consumers hardest hit by the new regime. In addition, they have expanded the scope for firms to pay for emissions-reduction schemes outside the country in lieu of making cuts at home. Previously, the only international offsets allowed were in forestry; now, any investment that reduces emissions would be eligible. In theory, this should lower American firms' costs.But the bill still only allows a limited number of international offsets, and factories that compete with American firms would not be eligible. These restrictions are intended to address the second complaint about the bill: that it does too little to protect American manufacturers from rivals that can pollute as much as they want, in countries such as China and India.In fact, the bill holds out more sticks than carrots to the developing world. The original had already threatened to impose tariffs on energy-intensive imports from the likes of China, but only if they had not changed their tune by 2020. To win over wavering colleagues, the sponsors have brought the deadline forward to a rather unrealistic 2014. They have also dramatically expanded the tariffs' scope: almost any manufactured good would now qualify. Moreover, toescape punishment, other countries will have to take ―comparable action‖ to America's—an impossibly high hurdle for developing countries, if strictly interpreted.Finally, many senators are put off by the bill's huge expansion of government. By 2050, according to one estimate, it will have earned almost $7 trillion auctioning permits. The sponsors propose spending roughly $1 trillion of that paying down the national debt. Some of the rest goes on energy research, but that still leaves plenty for pet causes, from endangered species to public transport. Bob Corker, a senator from Tennessee, wants to refund all the takings, by giving every American a rebate. The idea has spawned a bit of jargon of its own: cap-and-dividend.7. Why does the author mention the ―alarming images‖ at the beginning of the passage? Whatis the relationship between these images and Lieberman-Warner bill?8. What is the ―cap-and-trade‖ approach? (Para. 3) What is ―cap-and-dividend‖? (Para. 10)9. What are the three complaints (Para. 4) against Lieberman-Warner Bill?10. Please paraphrase the sentence ―In fact, the bill holds out more sticks than carrots to thedeveloping world‖. (Para. 9)?SECTION 6: TRANSLATION TEST (30 minutes)Directions:Translate the following passage into English and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.一时代有一时代的潮流，而潮流往往造就风流。
恩波英语预测卷2010.12答案
恩波英语12月模拟卷答案及要点Part I WritingThe causes of …often vary a lot from one case to another In today’s society, a good number of people ….Others ……In addition, a lot of people. are ignorant ofThere are a lot of ways to curb mental health problems and…Firstly, Secondly. After all , your health is what counts most. Lastly,Part II Skimming and Scanning1-7. B D C C A8. Use a shift system9. seven percent of its revenue10. ignore the problemPart III. Listening Comprehension11. jeopardize, give in12. so typical of him, show up with some wild excuse13. optional, 200 percent14. That’s attempting. However, the tennis tournament is tomorrow, and I need to get in a short practice session15. What’s the big deal?16. Y ou can say that again.17. I don’t think I came across as well as I could have.18. Guess I’ve got a headache that just won’t quit.19. I’m ordering some filing cabinet档案橱柜out of a catalog目录,目录册20. It was really popular among farmers21.The catalog became so popular that some countries school teachers even used them as textbooks.22. See, they drove some small store owners out of business.23. I’m not optimistic about finding a job after I finish college.24. Oh, it’s getting there25. Well, I’m not sure I want to work as a clothes-hanger inspector. That’s more like it.11-15. BＣC C B 16-20. B A D C B 21-25. A D C B A26. At 68, she decided to become one of the pioneer participants in a program at the University of California.27. I taught my minority students in my English and drama classes in high school for 20 years.28. Older adults can add to the educational resources of the university by bringing with them a lot of valuable experience.29. One of the most important lessons that I’m learning is to perceive, not to judge.30. Then listen to some classical piano music just before the test. Y ou might end up with a higher score. Researchers at a iniversity in California conducted an experiment.31. The music seems to excite nerve activities in the brain; similar to the activity that occurs when a person is figuring out a math problem.32. brain exciting effects last only 10 or 15 minutes.33. The car will automatically come to a stop and in this way prevent an accident.34. The computer will sound the alarm when a problem arises, and will automatically stop the car if the driver ignore the warning.35. The computer warning system keeps track of a driver’s condition by monitoring his heart beat with signals transmitted from a band round his wrist.26-30. C B A D C 31-35. A BＣＢＤ36.break 37. unpaid 38. gain 39. employer40. organizations 41. extra 42. employee 43. financial44. Interns provide free labor, but internship programs can involve costs for travel, housing and meals.45. These businesses are concerned about labor laws that say workers must receive something in return for their work46. Many colleges and universities resist such requirements. They say students should earn credit only for school experience.Part IV. Reading in Depth47-51. L G D A O 52-56. K FN I C57-61. C B A B C 62-66. B A A A CPart V Cloze67-76. A B A C A B C B B C77-86. A B D D B A C C B DPart VI Translation87. has been ringing for almost one/ a minute88. when / as compar ed with that of China89. As long as you have attended/ heard Professor Wang’s lecture90.nor would she pose for a photograph91. which was exactly the amount I needed / which was the exact amountI neededkeep appointmentdateuse a shift systemseven percent of its revenueignore the problem。
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翻译考试口译高级模拟试题及答案（4）中译英每年春季，数以万计的中外客商云集申城，参加一年一度的华东出口品交易会。
上海各类商品在这里与全国各地一比短长。
上海的优势在于科技实力，因此高技术产口的出口应成为上海外贸出口增长的"排头兵"。
著名物理学家杨振宁教授曾说："高科技战场是中国超越发达国家的主战场，也是最后的战场。
"走发展高科技贸易之路，是历史的必然，也是末来的需要。
【参考译文】Every spring hundreds of thousands of domestic and foreign businessmen swar m into Shanghai to attend the annual East China Export Commodity Trade Fair. He re, all kinds of goods from Shanghai compete with the goods from other places i n China. The advantage of Shanghai lies in its advanced scientific and technolo gical strength, therefore the export of high-tech products should take the lead in increasing Shanghai's foreign trade and export.Professor Yang Zhenning, a famous physicist, once said, "The high-tech batt lefield is the main and the last battlefield for China to overtake the developed countries." It is not only indispensable in history, but also necessary in the future to develop by way of promoting high-tech trade.。
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恩波英语模考试卷cet4恩波英语模考试卷cet4篇一：恩波教育：2009年12月大学英语四级模拟试题试卷代号：A大学英语(论坛)四级考试（CET 4）试题册注意事项一、将自己的校名、姓名、学校代号、准考证号写在答题卡1和答题卡2上，将本试卷代号划在答题卡2上。
二、把试题册、答题卡均不得带出考场。
考试结束后，教师收卷后才可离开考场。
三、仔细读懂题目的说明。
四、在30分钟内做完答题卡1上的作文题。
30分钟后考生按指令启封试题册。
在接着的15分钟内完成快速阅读理解部分的试题。
然后监考员收取答题卡1，考生在答题卡2上完成其余部分的试题。
全部答题时间为125分钟，不得拖延答题。
五、考生必须在答题卡上作答，凡写在试题册上的大案一律无效。
六、多项选择题每题只有一个答案；如多选，则该题无分。
选定答案后用HB-2B浓度的铅笔在相应的字母中划一条横线。
划线要有一定的粗度，要盖过字母的底色。
七、如果要改动答案，必须先用橡皮擦净原来选定的答案，然后按规定重新答题。
八、在考试过程中要注意对自己的答案保密。
若被他人抄袭，一经发现，后果自负。
Part ⅠWriting (30 minutes)注意：此部分试题在答题卡1上，请在答题卡1上作答。
Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8 to10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.Using the mind to fight diseasesPsychology has a new application in the field of medicine. Many doctors, together with theirpatients, are looking for alternative methods of treatment of physical problems. In large hospitals and research centers, modern methods of therapy seem to focus on the physical disease without considering the patients' mental state. Patients may feel that they are being treated impersonally, like broken machines. Some doctors have recognized this as a problem. They are now using psychological therapy with patients to use their own minds to fighttheir diseases. Because the patient is working with the medicine and the doctors against the disease, his or her attitude changes. The patient does not wait for the medicine and treatment to cure him or her, but instead the patient joins in the fight.Mental therapyThe doctor knows that a disease affects a patient's body physically. The body of the patient (in this case, a man) changes because of the disease. He is not only physically affected, but as the physician knows, he also has an emotional response to the disease. Because his mind is affected, his attitude and behavior change. The medical treatment might cure the patient's physical problems, but the patient's mind must fight the emotional ones. For example, the studies of one doctor, Carl Simonton, M. D., have shown that a typical cancer patient (in this case, a woman) has predictable attitudes. She typically feels depressed, upset, and angry. Her self-image is poor and she feels self-pity. As a result, her behavior changes. Because of her constant depression, she acts unfriendly toward her family, friends, doctors, and nurses. Such attitudes and behaviors prevent the patient from getting well. Therefore, a doctor's treatment must help the patient change her attitudes. Simonton's method emphasizes treatment of the whole patient by treating both the body and themind.The attitude of a cancer patient who is receiving radiation therapy, an X-ray treatment, can become more positive. The physician who is following Simonton's psychological treatment plan suggests that the patient imagine that he or she can see the tumor（肿瘤）in the body. In the mental picture, the patient "seesa powerful beam of radiation like a million bullets of energy. The patient imagines the beam hitting the tumor cells and causing them to shrink. For another cancer patient, Dr. Simonton might make another suggestion. This patient, with a different kind of cancer, needs to take capsules and pills several times a day. The doctor asks the patient to imagine the medicine going from the stomach into the bloodstream and to the cancer cells. The patient imagines that the medicine is like an army fighting the diseased cells and sees the cancer cells gradually dying. His or her blood carries away the dead cells. Both the medical therapy and the patient's positive attitude fight the disease.Doctors are not certain why this mental therapy works. However, this use of psychology does help some patients because their attitudes about themselves change. They become more confident because they use the power within their own minds to help stop the disease.Suggestion therapyAnother application of using the mind to help cure disease is the use of suggestion therapy. Before making the suggestion, the doctor helps the patient to concentrate deeply. The patient (in this case, a man)thinks only about one thing. He becomes so unaware of other things around him that he seems to be asleep. He is said to be in a trance （催眠状态）. Then the physician makes "a suggestionto the patient about the medical problem. The patient's mind responds to the suggestion even after the patient is no longer in the trance.. In this way, the patient uses his mind to help his body respond to treatment.Suggestion therapy helpful for both adults and childrenDoctors have learned that this use of psychology is helpful for both adults and children. For example, physicians have used suggestion to help adults deal with the strong pain of some disease. Furthermore, sometimes the adult patient(in this case, a woman) worries about her illness so much That the anxiety keeps her from getting well. The right suggestions may help the patient to stop being anxious. Such treatment may help the patient with a chronic （慢性的）diseases. Asthma （哮喘）is an example of a chronic disorder. Asthma is a disease that causes the patient to have difficulty in breathing. The patient starts to cough and sometimeshas to fight to get the air that he or she needs. Psychology can help relieve the symptoms of this disorder. After suggestion therapy, the asthma patient breathes more easily.Physicians have learned that the psychological method is very useful in treating children. Children respond quickly to the treatment because they are fascinated by it. For example, Dr. Basil R. Collison has worked with 121 asthmatic children in Sydney, Australia, and had good results. Twenty-five of the children had excellent results. They were able to breathe more easily, and they did not need medication. Another forty-three were also helped. The symptoms of the asthma occurred less frequently, and when they did, they were not as strong. Most of the children also felt better about themselves. Doctors have also used suggestion to change habits like nail-biting, thumb-sucking, and sleep-related problems. Response from the medical worldMany professional medical groups have accepted the medical use of psychology because they recognize its value. Nobody knows how suggestion works; however, doctors have learned that psychology has important applications in medicine.1. What does the passage mainly discuss?A) How to use the mind against disease.B) How modern methods of therapy focuses on the physicaldisease.C) Response from the medical world.D) How suggestion therapy benefits to adults and children.2. How does psychological therapy work?A) The patient waits for the medicine and treatment to cure him.B) The doctor uses medical treatment to cure the patient's problems.恩波英语模考试卷cet4篇二：恩波学校英语中高级口译模拟试卷及参考答案口译考试试卷第一套试卷编号：GJKY 09A1-8A-2230英汉口译：Listen to the following paragraph and interpret it into Chinese. 口译原文：The electronic network industry, which was virtually unknown years ago, has become a vital part of a country’s national life. More people are making use of what is popularly known as the “information superhighway”. Information superhighway is a large-scale nationwide, or worldwide, electronic communications network system, capable of transmitting just about any form of recorded data. By subscribing to a local Internet service, a user can obtain information from the computer terminal, including information about current events, education, scientific research, finance, medical care, weather, entertainment andshopping. The electronic network industry has dramatically changed, and will continue to change, the way we live.参考译文：数年前还鲜为人知的电子网络产业，时至今日已成为一个国家国民生活的重要组成部分。
2021英语翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题
2021英语翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题(1) American mythology loves nothing more than the reluctant hero: the man -- it is usually a man -- whose natural talents have destined him for more than obliging obscurity. George Washington, we are told, was a leader who would have preferred to have been a farmer. Thomas Jefferson, a writer. Martin Luther King, Jr., a preacher. These men were roused from lives of perfunctory achievement, our legends have it, not because they chose their own exceptionalism, but because we, the people, chose it for them. We -- seeing greatness in them that they were too humble to observe themselves -- conferred on them uncommon paths. Historical circumstance became its own call of duty, and the logic of democracy proved itself through the answer.在美式神话中, 主角通常是那些不知不觉中成为的英雄: 一般而言,他就是一个人, 因禀赋异常, 注定此生不能默默无闻。
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英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试昂立模拟考试参考答案SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTPart A: Spot Dictation 本项共30分，每格1.5分1. as a solution 11. hooks up2. it promises freedom 12. calls to the doctor3. high performers 13. a limited reflection4. scheduling flexibility 14. concentrate on work5. are encouraging companies 15. Before a certain age6. reduce rush-hour congestion 16. boundaries7. a telecommuting program 17. the myth8. popular images 18. the availability of technology9. rosy illusions 19. press coverage10. three days a week 20. policy guidelinesPart B: Listening Comprehension1. Statements本项10题，共10分1. D2. D3. B4. B5. C6. D7. C8. A9. C 10. D2. T alks and Conversations: 本项20题，共20分11. A 12. D 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. D 19. A 20. B 21. D 22. D 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. CPart C: Listening T ranslationI. Sentence T ranslation本项5题，每题3分1. 教育就是教授和学习知识与技能。
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中高级口译听力补充资料（听力部分学生用卷）上海昂立学院史伟Unit 1Directions: Listen to the following conversations carefully. After you hear a conversation, read the question about it and the four possible answers and decide which one is the best answer. Example: You hear:(M: Professor Brown is going to retire next month. What kind of gift shall we give her?W: I think she'd like to have photograph of our class.)You read and answer:(A) What does the woman think the class should do?(A) Present Professor Brown with a picture.(B) Photograph Professor Brown.(C) Frame the photograph with glass.(D) Put up a picture in the classroom.( ) 21. Who is Cathy?(A) A carpenter. (B) A waitress. (C) A novelist.( ) 22. Who is Dr. Smith?(A) A bank clerk. (C) A pharmacist. (D) A cashier. ( ) 23. Where does this conversation probably take place?(A) In a cinema. (B) In a drugstore.(C) In a doctor's office.( ) 24. When will the two speakers probably meet for dinner?(A) Monday. (B) Tuesday. (C) Friday.( ) 25. Where does this conversation probably take place?(A) In a gymnasium. (B) In a bookstore.(D) In a travel agency.( ) 26. When will the exhibit open?(A) Last Tuesday. (B) Last Thursday.(D) Next Thursday.( ) 27. Who are the speakers?(A) Philosophers. (B) Shop assistants. (D) Teachers. ( ) 28. For which flight did the woman make a reservation?(B) The 7:30 flight.(C) The 9:00 flight. (D) The 9:30 flight.( ) 29. How many days does the man have to work in the week?(A) Three days. (C) Six days. (D) Seven days. ( ) 30. What is the woman doing?(A) Shopping. (B) Telling the time.(D) Giving orders.( ) 31. Why is the man surprised?(B) The article is well written.(C) The article came to over fifteen pages. (D) The article is written by a woman. ( ) 32. What is the man doing?(A) Offering help. (B) Sharing a secret.(C) Expressing gratitude.( ) 33. Where does this conversation probably take place?(A) In Chicago. (B) In a zoo.(D) In the woman's home.( ) 34. 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A typicalpowerful movement of the sea—the mountains of water moving toward the low-pressuretoward shore.1. ____________________________________2. ____________________________________3. ____________________________________4. ____________________________________5. ____________________________________6. ____________________________________7. ____________________________________8. ____________________________________9. ____________________________________ 10. ___________________________________ 11. ___________________________________ 12. ___________________________________ 13. ___________________________________ 14. ___________________________________ 15. ___________________________________ 16. ___________________________________ 17. ___________________________________ 18. ___________________________________ 19. ___________________________________ 20. ___________________________________Part B: Listening Comprehension1. Multiple Choice QuestionsDirections: In this part of the test there will be some conversations or short talks. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The conversations, talks and questions will be spoken ONL Y ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chose in the corresponding space on your TEST BOOK.Questions 1-5( ) 1. (A) She intends to give the man a medical test.(C) She was interested in how to treat measles.(D) She was shocked by the man's disease.( ) 2. (A) Three. (B) Eight.(D) The man cannot remember when.( ) 3. (A) less than £10,000.(C) as high as £25,000.(D) The man did not answer the question about his income.( ) 4. (A) He wants to keep it secret.(B) He decides to quit his present job.(C) He expects to get promotion soon.( ) 5. (A) She is the head of the company.(B) She earns more than he does.(C) She does not like doing house work.Questions 6-10( ) 6. (A) Because they are safer and cheaper than gas or oil stoves.(B) Because the government se restrictions regarding the use of fossil fuels.(D) Because American families have become smaller and smaller in size.( ) 7. (A) 200,000. (B) 1,000,000. (C) 3,000,000.( ) 8. (A) $20. (C) $100. (D) $200. ( ) 9. (A) It is cheaper to buy. (B) It is small in size.((B) It helps reduce the amount of oxygen in the center.(C) It saves the owner about $20 for every ton of wood.(D) It creates a better and cleaner environment.2. True or False QuestionsDirections: In this part of the test you will hear some short talks or conversations. The talks or conversations will be spoken ONL Y ONCE. After each one, decide whether the following statements are true or not according to what you have hears. Write "T" if the statements is true and write "F" if it is not in the corresponding space on your TEST BOOK.Questions 11-15( T ) 11. The cockroach insects discussed in the talk are believed to come from southeast Asia( F ) 12. The cockroach insects can cause 50 diseases.( T ) 13. A female cockroach will produce as many as 300 eggs in her lifetime.( F ) 14. Only a specific kind of poison is effective against the cockroach named Blat-tella Asiani.( F ) 15. One promising method to control cockroaches is to kill the female insects. Questions 16-20( F ) 16. It is noted that 60% of the elderly Americans rely on Social Security as the only means of support.( F ) 17. According to the talk, most Americans are living below the poverty level.( F ) 18. The American elderly face three major difficulties: financial insecurity, emotional isolation and lack of medical care.( T ) 19. In American society, elderly people are generally placed either in rest homes or in retirement communities.( T ) 20. 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[修订]中、⾼级⼝译考试历年真题、答案1.doc2002.9上海市英语中级⼝译资格证书第⼀阶段考试SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (40 minutes)Prt: Spot DicttionDirections: In this prt of the test, you will her pssge nd red the sme pssge with blnks in it. Fill in ech of the blnks with the words you hve herd on the tpe. Write your nswer in the corresponding spec in your NSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will her the pssge ONLY ONCE.s long s we re in reltionship, there is the potentil for lsting hppiness s well s for serious conflict. This pplies t work, ______________________ (1)，nd t home? The simple fct is tht reltionships re not lwys ________________ (2) siling. Conflict cn led to nger, hostility, nd further conflicts? On the other hnd, it cn be used d ___________________ (3) for solving problems.For exmple, you cn hndle conflict by _____________________ (4) tht the problem exists, smoothing it over, or trying to overpower the other person. These, of course, will ________________ (5) win or lose situtions. But when you resolve conflict through collbortion nd compromise, you cn chieve _______________________ (6) situtions. In tody's lecture, I shll outline few steps on________________(7) trnsform conflict into solution in which both prties win.First ________________ (8). Explin the problem to the other prty. You should__________ (9) the conflict. It\ hrd to fix something before ___________________ (10) on wht is broken.Second, understnd 11 points of view? Ste side your own opinions for moment nd (11) to understnd the other points of view. When people feel tht they hve been herd, they5re often more ________ (12). Third, brinstorm. Drem up s mny solutions s you cn nd __________________ (13) them one by one? This step will require ________________ (14). Tlk bout which solutions will work nd______________ (15) they will be to implement. Your solutions need to be cceptble by both prties, so you should be prepred to _______________________ (16)? Lter, you'11 need to review the (17) of the ccepted solution. If it (18), be open to mking chnges or (19) to bring bout new solution.Finlly, implement. When you hve both ____________ (20), decide who is going to do wht by when. Then keep your greements?Prt B: Listening ComprehensionL SttementsDirections: In this prt of the test, you will her severl short sttements. These sttements will be spokenONLY ONCE, nd you will not find them written on the pper; so you must listen crefully. When you her sttement, red the nswer choices nd decide which one is closest in mening to the sttement you hve herd? Then write the letter of the nswer you hve chosen in the corresponding spec in your NSWER BOOKLET.1.() Mr. Bker doesn't like to go to the meeting 1st night?(B)Lst night M⼕Bker decided to cncel this morning’s meeting.(C)Mr. Bker mde up his mind not to go to this morning^ meeting.(A)M⼕Bker mde lst- minute decision to hold the meeting this morning?2.() Hrd work often brings bout discomfort in prts of the humn body.(B)If you re nervous, you my hurt yourself in performing this kind of tsk?(C)Those stff members who work bek to bek re hrd on ech other.(A)This exercise is to relx your muscles in the neck, the shoulders nd the bek?3.() We hve been working on this mchine for two yers.(B)Free mintennee work is for period of two yers.(C)You don^t hve to do repir work on this mchine in two yers.(A)With monthly clening, the oil in this mchine cn run for two yers.4.() Only those high school grdutes with excellent skills cn be dmitted into colleges?(B)No mtter how difficult it is, high school grdutes should t lest try twice to get themselvesinto colleges?(C)Students should consider wht they wnt to lern in the university.(A)Once in the university, you will feel superior to those drop- out students.5.() 11 the bord members voted for the Chirmn’s proposl to open the brnch office?(B)The Chirmn ws not in fvor of the opening of brnch office in the suburbs?(C)the bord members re expecting new Chirmn from the downtown office.(D)The Chirmn^ proposl to set up brnch office ws turned down by the bord members.6.() Mry hd mde n ppointment to see the personnel mngcr lst Tucsdy?(B)Mry hs been pplying for job nd is going to see the personnel mnger next week.(C)Mry is shortsighted nd ennot see tht personnel mnger in the next office.(D)Mry didn't get tht job since she ws me to the personnel mnger on Tuesdy.7.() The supermrket will be finished in sixty dys.(B)It took us more thn sixty dys to finish building the supermrket.(C)Thc supermrket should hvc been finished sixty dys go.(D)The supermrket hd been built sixty dys erlie⼕8.() Her ttendnee record ws severely dmged.(B)Her ttendnee record ws never perfect.(C)She hd once ssisted in keeping the ttendnee record?(D)She hd kept ner- perfect ttendnee record?9.()He didn't know wht would hppen if he mde the suggestion.(B)He didn't feel nervous fter he hd put forwrd the suggestion.(C)He relized tht the committee members would not dopt his suggestion.(D)He considered it importnt to the committee members first.10.() The Expo will be open the dy fter tomorrow?(B)The Expo is rescheduled to open on Fridy.(C)The Expo's opening is delyed until tomorrow?(D)T he Expo is not likely to open on Fridy?11.Tlks nd ConversionsDirections: In this prt of the test, you will her severl short sttements. These sttements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, nd you will not find them written on the pper; so you must listen crefully. When you her sttement, red the nswer choices nd decide which one is closest in mening to the sttement you hve herd? Then write the letter of the nswer you hve chosen in the corresponding spee in your NSWER BOOKLET.Questions 11-1411.() Mi; Powell telephoned. (B) The womn cited Mr. Powell.(C) Someone cme to see him. (D) There ws trffic jm.12.() Becuse she hsn't recorded the phone messge.(B)Becuse she hsn^t let Mr. Powell in.(C)Becuse she hsn5t invited him to lunch?(D)Becuse she hsn't phoned him.13.() Mr. Powelfs nme crd.(B)The resturnt^s phone number.(C)Some money to mke phone ell.(D)The nmc of well- known deprtment store.14.() the womn ws not creful bout the mn's nme crd.(B)The mn ws expecting someone to bring some importnt informtion.(C)The mn ws not vilble when M⼕Powell cme in.(D)The womn ccepted the mn's pology for his mistke.(B)In 1963. Questions 23-2623. () studying socio- linguistics.(C) Sying hullo to ech othe ⼕() Linguists. (C) Techers. 25. () He is probbly trying to beginQuestions 15-1815. () In 1961.(C) In 1970.16. () Lcrning mtcrils. (C) Summer course.(D) In 1971.(B) Lbortory fcilitics.(D) Prty invittions.17. () Some lbortory tests cn be done t home.(B) 11 the college course re vilble ?(C) registrtions re 11 the yer round.(D) Invittions to prties re free to 11 the students.18. () prt- time students my get cheper sncks ?(B) Students re ble to get TV study progrmmes.(C) Students cn ttend lectures once week.(D) Students my prticipte in summer school courses.Questions 19-2219. () lwye ⼕(B)nrtist. (C) student. (D) physicin.20. () She thinks tht it is well- pid profession.(B) She considers herself to be fit for i ⼕(C) She is unble to find other jobs for some time.(D) She wnts to live independently of other people ?21. () She cn spek severl lnguges ? (B) She is more creful nd kinder.(C) She cn serve women clients better.(D) She is likely to get more sympthy. 22. () Becuse it is well known for its eduction! excellence ?(B) Becuse it is inexpensive in terms of school tuition fees.(C) Becuse it offers mrried students' prtments.(D) Becuse it Hows students to prctice during the schoolterms.(B) Tlking bout the wether. (D) Listening to wether forecsts.(B) Drivers.(D) Students.converstio n.(B)He is ernestly requesting n nswe⼕(C)He is crefully pinning n out- door excursion.Questions 27?3027.() 20,000.(C)2,000,000.2& () The fmily owners.The government nd the councils. (B) 200,000.(D)2,500,000.(B) The pressure groups?(D) The loci housing committees.(D)He is tenttively prepring composition on socil conventions?26.() English people like to begin converstion when the climte is fvorble.(B)Foreign visitors re sometimes nnoyed by the vribility of the wether in Englnd.(C)Englnd is sid to hvc the most effective trnsporttion system in the world?(D)The wether conditions in Englnd re not s bd s some people hve imgined?29.() Bccusc the rents rc too high.(B)Becuse there re not enough hostels.(C)Becuse the loci councils re inefficient nd indifferent.(D)Becuse some stte- run homes re less comfortble thn prisons.30.() stte- run prtment building for the homeless?(B)n efficient loci housing committee in the metropolis?(C)southern city tht hs solved the housing problem?(D)chrity orgniztion tht offers help to the homeless?Prt C: Listening nd TrnsltionL Sentence TrnsltionDirections: In this prt of the test, you will her 5 English sentences- You will her the sentences ONLY ONCE, fter you hve herd ech sentence, trnslte it into Chinese nd write your version in the corresponding spee in your NWER BOOKLET.(1) ______________________________________________________________________________⑵ ______________________________________________________________________________⑶ ______________________________________________________________________________ II.Pssge TrnsltionDirections: In this prt of the test, you will her 2 pssges. You will her the pssges ONLY ONCE, fter you hve herd ech pssge, trnslte it into Chinese nd write your version in the corresponding spce in your NSWER BOOKLET. You my tke notes while you re listening.⑴ ______________________________________________________________________________⑵ ______________________________________________________________________________SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (50 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will red severl pssges? Ech pssge is followed by severl questions bsed on its content. You re to choose ONE best nswer, (), (B), (C) or (D), to ech question. nswer 11 the questions following ech pssge on the bsis of wht is stted or implied in tht pssge nd write the letter of the nswer you hve chosen in the coiTesponding spce in your NSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1 ?5In by ner lmeri in Southern Spin will be built the worlds first underwter residence for tourists. The hotel will be 40 feet down in the Mediterrnen. s 11 the world opened to tour opertors, there ws still frontier behind which ly three qurters of the globe's surfee, the sc; in whose cool depths light fdes; no winds blow; there re no strs. There even the most bored trvelers could reepture their sense of romnee, terror or beuty. For submerged hotel is such beutiful ide?The hotel will cost 170,000 nd will be ble to ccommodte up to ten people night. Up untilnow only scientists nd professionl divers hve lived under the se, but soon, for the first time, the public will be ble to go down into the drkness? They will hve to swim down in diving suits, but t 40 feet there would be no problem bout decompression.Design of the hotel ws crucil? Most of the underwter structures used before hd been in the shpc of diving bell or submrinc. Professionl divers could copc with such things but ordinry people would run the risk of violent clustrophobi. Then n ustrin rchitect hd the ide of mking three interconnecting circulr structures, 18 feet in dimeter, nd looking much like flying sucers. They would be cst in concrete nd lunched from the shore. Towed into position they would then be sunk. foundtion of cst concrete would lrecly be in pice on the se- bed. Pylons would ttch the structures to this. Once in position the structures would be pumped dry. The pylons mde to withstnd n uplift pressure of 350 tons, would then tke the strin.Cbles linking the underwter structures to the hotel on shore would connect it with electricity, fresh wter, television, nd n ir pump, nd Iso dispose of sewge? Entry would be from underneth, up ldder; becuse of the pressure inside there would be no need of irlocks or doors.The first structure would include chnging room nd shower rc, where the divers would get out of their ger. There would Iso be kitchen nd lvtory. The second structure would contin dining room/ lecture thetre, nd sleeping ccommodtion for eight people?The third structure would contin two suites, stewrd would come down with the ten customers, to cook nd look fter (hem. Television monitors would rely 11 tht went on to the shore so tht discussions on the se bed could be tmsmitted to 11 the world.1.From the pssge we understnd tht tour opertors nd trvelers will be interested in the submerged hotel s________________ ?()it is quiet pice for reserch work (B) it is n idel se- food resturnt(C)it will offer new possibilities (D) it will hve unchnging wether2.Wht design ws finlly considered most suitble for the new hotel?()Three seprted circles?(B) Three linked discs?(C)Three connected globes- (D) Three interlocked cylinders.3.The hotel would be ble to flot under wter becuse it would be ___________________ ?()mde of light mteril (B) 350 tons in weight(C) filled with ir (D) ttchcd to pylons4.It is pinned tht sleeping qurters will be provided for the guests in the ____________ ?()second structure(B)second nd third structures(C)first nd third structures (D) third structure5.The purpose of television monitors under the se would be to rely ______________ ?().instructions from the se bed to the shore(B). news from the shore to the sc bed(C).informtion from the world to the se bed(D). informtion to the world from the se bedQuestions 6?1()For most people, hosting bout oneself does not come nturlly. It is not esy or comfortble to tell someone II the wonderful things you hve ccomplished. But tht is exctly wht you need to do 讦you re seeking new job, or trying to hold on to the one you hve?Of course, there is fine line between self- confidence nd rrognee, so to be successful in winning over the interviewer you must lern to mximize your ccomplishments nd ttributes without ntgonizing the interviewer.The nturl tendency for most job seekers is to bchvc modestly in job interview. To do the best job of selling yourself in n interview, you hve to be prepred in dvnee? s prt of your jobhunting check list, write down on piece of pper your mjor job- relted ccomplishments. Commit them to memory. You will probbly be plesntly surprised to see in writing 11 tht you hve done?By developing this list, you will hve ccomplished two things: the first is you will impress the interviewer by being ble to tlk confidently nd succinctly bout your ccomplishments. You will not hve to sit uncomfortbly while you think of your successes? They will be t the tip of your tongue. Secondly, rther thn dwell on your own personlity chrcteristics, such s how hrdworking or cretive you re, you cn discuss hrd fets, such s how you sved your employer money or n ide you developed tht helped customer mn more money? When chronicling your ccomplishments for the interviewer, tke s much credit s you honestly cn. If you developed specific ide without help from your supervisor, it is cceptble to sy tht. Remember, you re t tht interview to sell yourself, not your former co? workers?However, never criticize your fonner employer. Shring your negtive thoughts with the interviewer is n immedite turn- off nd will only bmd you s compliner nd gossip, whom no one likes or will hie Keep in mind tht the most importnt prt of job interview is inking the employer like you nd presenting yourself s the person he or she wnts you to be. Consciously or not most employers tend to hire people who reflect their own vlues nd stndrds.Once you get the job you wnt, hosting bout your ccomplishments docs not stop. lthough you my think 11 your successes nd chievements re highly visible, remember tht you re only one If mny people in compny. Lek of recognition is cited by mjority of dischrged mngers s the most frequent complint ginst the former employe⼕To help mke yourself more visible in the compny, volunteer for dditionl ssignments⼀both job- relted nd non- business- relted. These could include community reltions or chritble ctivities in whichyour compny is involved. These types of ctivities my enble you to hve more time nd ccess to top executives of the compny to whom you my ender yourself. You might even hve the opportunity to tell them wht you re doing for the compny, which cn never hurt.6.This rticle is mostly bout how to __________________ ?()interview for job (B) plese your boss(C) get long with co- workers (D) get nd keep job7.In Prgrph 2, the word "mximi zc” mens to ____________ ?()tlk bout (B) mke the most of(C) be modest bout (D) ply down8.The uthor sttes tht the one thing you should never do during n interview is ____________ ?()list your successes in previous jobs(B)promote your qulifictions for the job(C)tell your potcntil boss bout the projects you've worked on(D)mke negtive comments bout your former employer9.The uthor provides his views on winning nd holding new job by __________________ ?()offering suggestions (B) presenting fets nd sttistics(C) describing extreme situtions (D) telling stories10.In the pssge, the uthor recommends 11 of the following EXCEPT ______________ ?()mking point of telling your supervisor wht you hve done(B)tking prt in non- business- relted ctivities(C)going on hosting bout your successes nd chievements(D)giving the employer n ide on how to run his other businessQuestions 11 ?155 Steps to Living Longer1Wtch Your TemperScientists hve long believed tht Type's——those people driven by mbition, hrd work nd tight dedlines⼀were most prone to hert tteks. But it's not striving for gols tht leds to disese; rther, it's being hostile, ngry nd cynicl.Suggests Mittlcmn: if stress mounts so high tht you begin snpping t people, "sk yourself, "Is it worth hving hert ttek over this?"2Lighten Your Drk Moodsfor yers, evidence linking depression to n incresed risk of hert ttek hs been growing? Johns Hopkins reserchers interviewed 1551 people who were free of hert disese in the erly 1980s nd gin 14 yers Iter. Those who reported hving experienced mjor depression were four times s likely to hve hert ttck sthose who hd not been depressed?Exercise is n often overlooked ntidepressnt. In study t Duke University, 60 percent of cliniclly depressed people who took brisk 30- minute wlk or jog t lest three times week were no longer depressed ftcr 16 weeks.3Fltten Tht BellyMore thn 50 yers go French scientist Jen Vgue noted tht people with lot of upper- body ft (those who looked like pples rther thn pers) often developed hert disese, dibetes nd other ilments. But it wsn't until the introduction of CT nd MRI sens tht doctors discovered tht specil kind of ft, viscerl ft, locted within the bdomen, ws strongly linked to these diseses.ccording to the Ntionl Institutes of Helth, there^s trouble brewing when your wist mesures 35 inches or more if you5re womn, nd 40 inches or more if youre mn. nd tht's regrdless of height ?4Limit Your Bd HbitsHevy drinking?Moderte drinkers my be the lest likely to develop Metbolic Syndrome, while lcoholics rc the most likcly. In prt tht's bccusc, pound for pound, they erry more bdominl ft. In one Swedish study, reserchers found tht mle lcoholics erried 48 percent of their body ft within the bdomen，compred with 38 percent for teetotlers?Cigrette smoking? Smoking is dngerous for resons besides lung cncer or emphysem? Some 60 minutes fter smoking cigrette, one study reveled, smokers still showed elevted levels of cortisol, which promotes bdominl ft storge? Over- effeinting. Moderte effeine consumption doesn't seem to be hrmful for most people? But recent studies suggest tht when men who hve both high blood pressure nd fmily history of hypertension drink lot of effeinted coffee while under job stress, they my experience dngerous rise in blood pressure?5Rev Up Your Metbolismnew understnding of how disese sets up shop in your body focuses on metbolism⼀the sum of physicl nd chemicl rections necessry to mintin life. This pproch revels tht helthy metbolic profile counts for more thn crdiovsculr fitness or weight lone?s Glenn ? Gsser, professor of exercise physiology t the University of Virgini, notes, "Metbolic fitness is one of the best sfegurds ginst hert disese, stroke nd dibetes."11.The phrse "snpping t" (Step 1: Wtch Your Temper) is closest in mening to _____________ ?()judging severely (B) decking publicly(C) nswering rudely (D) understnding wrongly/doc/139034eb031ca300a6c30c22590102020640f274.html ording to the pssge, which of the following people rc liblc to incur nd suffer from hert tteks?()Those whose wist mesures 35 inches or less?(B)Those who tke brisk 20- minute wlk twice week.(C)Those who hve experienced mjor depression.14. ccording to the pssgc, wht kind of people rc tcctotlcrs (Step 4: Limit Your Bd Hbits)?(B) Hevy drinkers.(D) Non- smokers.15. Which of the following sttements is TRUE ccording to the pssge?()There is trouble brewing when your wist mesures 35 inches or less.(B) Metbolic fitness might prevent people from hving hert disese ?(C) Moderte drinkers my be the most likely to develop Metbolic Syndrome.(D) Moderte clfeine consumption seems to be hrmful for most people ?Questions 16-20World prehistory is written from dt recovered from thousnds of rcheologicl sites, pices where trees of humn ctivity re to be found. Sites re normlly identified through the presence of mnufetured tools.rcheologicl sites re most commonly clssified by the ctivity tht occurred there ? Hbittion sites re pices where people lived nd erried out wide rnge of different ctivities. Most prehistoric sites come under this ctegory, but hbittion sites cn vry from smll open empsite through rockshelters nd eves, to lrge ccumultions of shellfish remins (shell middens). Villge hbittion sites my consist of smll ccumultion of occuption deposit nd mud hut frgments, huge erthen mounds, or communes of stone buildings or entire buried cities. Ech presents its own specil exevtion problems.Buril sites provide welth of informtion on the prehistoric pst. Grinning skeletons re very much prt of populr rcheologicl legend, nd humn remins re common finds in the rcheologicl record. The erliest deliberte humn burils re between fifty nd seventy thousnd yers old. Individul burils re found in hbittion sites, but often the inhbitnts designted specil re for cemetery. This cemetery could be communi buril pice where everyone ws buried regrdless of socil sttus. Other buril sites, like the Shng royl cemeteries in Chin, were reserved for nobility lone. Prts of cemetery were sometimes reserved for certin specil individuls in society such s cln leders or priests. The ptterning of grve goods in cemetery cn provide informtion bout intngible spects of humn society such s religious beliefs or socil orgniztion ? So cn the pttem of deposition of the burils, their orienttion in their grves, even fmily grouping ? Sometimes physicl nthropologists cn detect biologicl similrities between different skeletons tht my reflect close fmily, or other, ties.Qurry sites re pices where people mined prized rw mterils such s obsidin ( volcnic glss used for (D) Those who hve been striving for gols.(C) Chin smokers.fine knives nd mirrors) or copper. Excvtions t such sites yield roughed out blnks of stone, or metl ingots, s well s finished products redy for trding elsewhere. Such objects were brtered widely in prehistoric times?rt Sites such s the eve of ltmir in northern Spin, or Lscux in southwestern Frnce, re commonpice in some res of the world, noticebly southern fric nd prts of North meric. Mny re eves nd rockshcltcrs where prehistoric people pinted or engrved gme nimls, scenes of dily life, or religious symbols? Some French rt sites re t lest fifteen thousnd yers old.Ech of these site types represents prticulr form of humn ctivity, one tht is represented in the rcheologicl record by specific rtifet nd surfee indictions found nd recorded by the rcheologist.16.n rcheologicl site is defined s pice where _____________ ?()some record of humn ctivity is found(B)humns bury beloved nimls(C)evidence of pint or niml life exists(D)prticulr rock formtions suggest the ptterns of history17.Generlly speking, rcheologicl sites re clssified ccording to _____________ ?()the people who lived there(B)the historicl period during which they were occupied(C)the type of ctivity for which they were used(D)the degree of civiliztion of those who lived there18.The uthor mentions 11 of the following fetures of grves which my provide rcheologists withinformtion bout prticulr society EXCEPT _________ ?()the loction of the grve (B) the goods buried with the person(C) The degree of preservtion of the body (D) The orienttion of the body in the grve19.Qurry sites re pices where _________________ .()pintings showing scenes of dily life(B)engrvings of fmous people(C)pintings recording the loction of buril sites(D)tools nd primitive devices used for engrving/doc/139034eb031ca300a6c30c22590102020640f274.html ording to the pssge, rt sites often contin __________ .(A)pintings showing scenes of dily life(B)engrvings of fmous people(C)pintings recording the loction of buril sites(D)tools nd primitive devices used for engrvingQuestions 21-25I got used, too, to my employer's violent chnges of front. There ws one morning when Siegfriedcme down to brekfst, rubbing hnd werily over red- rimmed eyes?"Out t 2 ?m.he groned, buttering his tost listlessly, “nd I don't like to hve to sy this, Jmes, but it's 11 your“My fultr I sid, strtled."Yes Id, your fult. The frmer hs sick cow for severl dys nd t 2 (/clock this morning he finlly decided to ell the vet. When I pointed out it could hvc wited few hours more he sid Mr. Herriot told him never to hesitte to ring⼀he'd come out ny hour of the dy or night."He tpped the top of his egg s though the effort ws lmost too much for him. "Well，it's 11 very well being conscientious nd 11 tht, but if thing hs wited severl dys it cn wit till morning. You9re spoiling these chps, Jmes, nd Fm getting the bckwsh of ii? Fm sick nd tired of being drgged out of bed for trifles.,^“I'm truly sorry, Siegfried?I honestly hd no wish to do tht to you. Mybe it's just my inexperience? If I didn't go out, I'd be worried the ninil might die. If I left it till morning nd it died, how would I feel?^^ "Tht's 11 right, v snpped Siegfried. "There's nothing like ded niml to bring them to their senses. They'll ell us out bit crlicr next time：I bsorbed this bit of dvice nd tried to ct on it. week Iter, Siegfried sid he wnted work with me.“Jmes, I know you won't mind my sying this, but old Sumner ws co mplining to me tody. He sys he mg you the other night nd you refused to come out to his cow. He's good client, you know, nd very nice fellow, but he ws quite shirty bout it. We don't wnt to lose chp like tht：u But it ws just chronic mstitis^ 1 sid' bit of thickening in the milk, tht's 11. He'd been dosing it himself for nerly week with some quck remedy? The cow ws eting 11 right, so I thought it would be quite sfe to leve it till next dy.”Siegfried put hnd on my shoulder nd n excessively ptient look spred over his fee. I steeled myself.I didn't mind his imprtience, I ws used to it nd could stnd it. But the ptience ws hrd to tke."Jmes, 5,he sid in gentle voice, "there is one fundmentl rule in our job which trnscends 11 others, nd F 11 tell you wht it is. YOU MUST TTEND. Tht is it nd it ought to be written on your on your soul in letters of fire/'21.Siegfried ws not t his best on one morning becuse _______________ ?()his brekfst ws not to his liking(B)he hd been died out during the night(C)he hd been woken up erly for brekfst(D)the frmer hdn5t tried to cure the cow himself/doc/139034eb031ca300a6c30c22590102020640f274.html ording to the pssge, who ws the young vet?()Jmes. (B) Siegfried.(C) Sumner (D) M⼕Herrioson23? Jmes thought it ws 11 right to leve Summer's cow till next dy becuse _________________ ?()tht ws wht Siegfried hd dvised(B)Sumner hd sid there ws no urgency(C)He knew he could do nothing to sve the niml(D)Sumner never pid his bills on time24."You must ttend " (1st prgrph) in the context of the pssge mens “__________ ⼆()You must follow your conscience(B)You must use your powers of discretion(C)You must go out whenever you re died(D)You must py close ttention 111 times25.The impression Jmes gives of Siegfried is tht of _____________ ?() firly esy- going generous employer(B)someone rther pompous nd unpredictble(C)conscientious but senile old mn(D)n insuffcrblc, tyrnnicl bossQuestions 26-30Most towns up to Elizbethn times were smiler thn modem villge nd ech of them ws built round its weekly mrket where loci produce ws brought for sle nd the towns fold sold their work to the people from。
9月英语高级口译真题+答案(2)
9月英语高级口译真题+答案(2)SECTION 2: READING TEST （30 minutes）Directions: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. You are to choose ONE best answer, （A）, （B）, （C）or （D）, to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1-5Anyone who doubts that children are born with a healthy amount of ambition need spend only a few minutes with a baby eagerly learning to walk or a headstrong toddler starting to talk. No matter how many times the little ones stumble in their initial efforts, most keep on trying, determined to master their amazing new skill. It is only several years later, around the start of middle or junior high school, many psychologists and teachers agree, that a good number of kids seem to lose their natural drive to succeed and end up joining the ranks of underachievers. For the parents of such kids, whose own ambition is often inextricably tied to their children’s success, it can be a bewildering, painful experience. So it’s no wonder some parents find themselves hoping that, just maybe, ambition can be taught like any other subject at school.It’s not quite that simple. “Kids can be given the opportunities to become passionate about a subject or activity, but they can’t be forced,” says Jacquelynne Eccles, a psychology professor at the University of Michigan, who led a landmark, 25-year study examining what motivated first-and seventh-grades in three school districts. Even so, a growing number of educators and psychologists do believe it is possible to unearth ambition in students who don’t seem to hav e much. They say thatby instilling confidence, encouraging some risk taking, being accepting of failure and expanding the areas in which children may be successful, both parents and teachers can reignite that innate desire to achieve.Figuring out why the fire went out is the first step. Assuming that a kid doesn’t suffer from an emotional or learning disability, or isn’t involved in some family crisis at home, many educators attribute a sudden lack of motivation to a fear of failure or peer pressure t hat conveys the message that doing well academically somehow isn’t cool. “Kids get so caught up in the moment-to-moment issue of will they look smart or dumb, and it blocks them from thinking about the long term,” says Carol Dweck, a psychology professor a t Stanford. “You have to teach them that they are in charge of their intellectual growth.” Over the past couple of years, Dweck has helped run an experimental workshop with New York City public school seventh-graders to do just that. Dubbed Brainology, the unorthodox approach uses basic neuroscience to teach kids how the brain works and how it can continue to develop throughout life. “The message is that everything is within the kids’ control, that their intelligence is malleable,” says Lisa Blackwell, a re search scientist at Columbia University who has worked with Dweck to develop and run the program, which has helped increase the students’ interest in school and turned around their declining math grades. More than any teacher or workshop, Blackwell says, “parents can play a critical role in conveying this message to their children by praising their effort, strategy and progress rather than emphasizing their ‘smartness’ or praising high performance alone. Most of all, parents should let their kids know that mistakes are a part of learning.”Some experts say our education system, with its strong emphasis on testing and rigid separation of students into different levels of ability, also bears blame for thedisappearance of drive in some kids. “These program s shut down the motivation of all kids who aren’t considered gifted and talented. They destroy their confidence,” says Jeff Howard, a social psychologist and president of the Efficacy Institute, a Boston-area organization that works with teachers and parents in school districts around the country to help improve children’s academic performance. Howard and other educators say it’s important to expose kids to a world beyond homework and tests, through volunteer work, sports, hobbies and other extracurricular activities. “The crux of the issue is that many students experience education as irrelevant to their life goals and ambitions,” says Michael Nakkua l, a Harvard education professor who runs a Boston-area mentoring program called Project IF （Inventing the Future）, which works to get low-income underachievers in touch with their aspirations. The key to getting kids to aim higher at school is to disabuse them of the notion that classwork is irrelevant, to show them how doing well at school can actually help them fulfill their dreams beyond it. Like any ambitious toddler, they need to understand that you have to learn to walk before you can run.1. Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the first paragraph?（A）Children are born with a kind of healthy ambition.（B）How a baby learns to walk and talk.（C）Ambition can be taught like other subjects at school.（D）Some teenage children lose their drive to succeed.2. According to some educators and psychologists, all of the following would be helpful to cultivate students’ ambition to succeed EXCEPT ________.（A）stimulating them to build up self-confidence（B）cultivating the attitude of risk taking（C）enlarging the areas for children to succeed（D）making them understand their family crisis3. What is the message that peer pressure conveys to children?（A）A sudden lack of motivation is attribute d to the student’s failure.（B）Book knowledge is not as important as practical experience.（C）Looking smart is more important for young people at school.（D）To achieve academic excellence should not be treated as the top priority.4. The word “malleable” in the clause “that their intelligence is malleable,” （para.3）most probably means capable of being ________.（A）altered and developed（B）blocked and impaired（C）sharpened and advanced（D）replaced and transplanted5. The expression “to disabuse them of the notion” （para.4）can be paraphrased as ________.（A）to free them of the idea（B）to help them understand the idea（C）to imbue them with the notion（D）to inform them of the conceptQuestions 6-10Civil-liberties advocates reeling from the recent revelations on surveillance had something else to worry about last week: the privacy of the billions of search queries made on sites like Google, AOL, Yahoo and Microsoft. As part of a long-running court case, the government has asked those companies to turn over information on its users’search behavior. All but Google have handed over data, and now the Department of Justice has moved to compel the search giant to turn over the goods.What makes this case different is that the intended use of the information is not related to national security, but the government’s continuing attempt to police Internet pornography. In 1998, Congress passed the Child Online Protection Act （COPA）, but courts have blocked its implementation due to First Amendment concerns. In its appeal, the DOJ wants to prove how easy it is to inadvertently stumble upon pore. In order to conduct a controlled experiment-to be performed by a UC Berkeley professor of statistics-the DOJ wants to use a large sample of actual search terms from the different search engines. It would then use those terms to do its own searches, employing the different kinds of filters each search engine offers, in an attempt to quantify how often “material that is harmful to minors” might appear. Google contends that since it is not a party to the case, the government has not right to demand its proprietary information to perform it s test. “We intend to resist their motion vigorously,” said Google attorney Nicole Wong.DOJ spokesperson Charles Miller says that the government is requesting only the actual search terms, and not anything that would link the queries to those who made them. （The DOJ is also demanding a list of a million Web sites that Google indexes to determine the degree to which objectionable sites are searched.）Originally, the government asked for a treasure trove of all searches made in June and July 2005; the re quest has been scaled back to one week’s worth of search queries.One oddity about the DOJ’s strategy is that the experiment could conceivably sink its own case. If the built-in filters that each search engine provides are effective in blocking porn sites, the government will have wound up proving what the oppositionhas said all along-you don’t need to suppress speech to protect minors on the Net. “We think that our filtering technology does a good job protecting minors from inadvertently seeing adult content,” says Ramez Naam, group program manager of MSN Search.Though the government intends to use these data specifically for its COPA-related test, it’s possible that the information could lead to further investigations and, perhaps, subpoenas to find out who was doing the searching. What if certain search terms indicated that people were contemplating terrorist actions or other criminal activities? Says the DOJ’s Miller, “I’m assuming that if something raised alarms, we would hand it over to the pr oper authorities.” Privacy advocates fear that if the government request is upheld, it will open the door to further government examination of search behavior. One solution would be for Google to stop storing the information, but the company hopes to eventually use the personal information of consenting customers to improve search performance. “Search is a window into people’s personalities,” says Kurt Opsahl, an Electronic Frontier Foundation attorney. “They should be able to take advantage of the Internet without worrying about Big Brother looking over their shoulders.”6. When the American government asked Google, AOL, Yahoo and Microsoft to turn over information on its users’ search behavior, the major intention is _________.（A）to protect national security（B）to help protect personal freedom（C）to monitor Internet pornography（D）to implement the Child Online Protection Act7. Google refused to turn over “its proprietary information”（para.2）required byDOJ as it believes that ________.（A）it is not involved in the court case（B）users’ privacy is most important（C）the government has violated the First Amendment（D）search terms is the company’s business secret8. The phrase “scaled back to” in the sentence“the request has been scaled back to one week’s worth of search queries” （para.3）can be replaced by _________.（A）maximized to（B）minimized to（C）returned to（D）reduced to9. In the sentence “One oddity about the DOJ’s strategy is that the experiment could conceivably sink its own case.”（para.4）, the expression “sink its own case” most probably means that _________.（A）counterattack the opposition（B）lead to blocking of porn sites（C）provide evidence to disprove the case（D）give full ground to support the case10. When Kurt Opsahl says that “They should be able to take advantage of the Internet without worrying about Big Brother looking over their shoulders.” （para.5）, the expression “Big Brother” is used to refer to _________.（A）a friend or relative showing much concern（B）a colleague who is much more experienced（C）a dominating and all-powerful ruling power（D）a benevolent and democratic organization。
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一、听力理解（共25小题，每小题2分，满分50分）1. What's the main topic of this conversation?A. The weather forecastB. The man's travel plansC. The woman's weekend activities2. How does the woman feel about the movie?A. ExcitedB. BoredC. Surprised3. What does the man suggest they do?A. Go to the moviesB. Go to the gymC. Go for a walk4. What is the woman's job?A. TeacherB. DoctorC. Lawyer5. Why did the man come to the woman's house?A. To borrow moneyB. To discuss a business dealC. To have a meeting二、阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）Section ARead the following passage and answer the questions below.My name is Alice. I live in a small town called Greenfield. I have a lot of friends, but my best friend is Emma. We have been friends since we were in kindergarten. We always do everything together, like going to school, studying, and playing sports.Last weekend, Emma and I went to the beach. It was a sunny day, and the weather was perfect. We spent the whole day playing in the sand, swimming in the ocean, and building sandcastles. We also took lots of pictures and had a great time.We plan to go to the beach again this weekend. I can't wait to spend more time with my best friend.6. What is the author's name?A. AliceB. EmmaC. Unknown7. Who is the author's best friend?A. AliceB. EmmaC. Unknown8. What did the author and her best friend do last weekend?A. They went to the beachB. They went to the moviesC. They went to the gymSection BRead the following passage and answer the questions below.The Internet has become an integral part of our lives. It has changed the way we communicate, work, and entertain ourselves. However, it has also brought about some negative effects.One of the most significant negative effects of the Internet is the decrease in face-to-face communication. People now rely more on email, social media, and messaging apps to communicate with each other. This has led to a decline in interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships.Another negative effect of the Internet is the spread of misinformation. False news and rumors are easily spread on social media platforms, causing confusion and panic among people.9. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The benefits of the InternetB. The negative effects of the InternetC. The impact of the Internet on society10. According to the passage, what is one of the negative effects of the Internet?A. Increased face-to-face communicationB. Improved interpersonal skillsC. Decreased misinformation三、完形填空（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.If you want to improve your English, it's important to practice regularly. Here are some tips to help you become a better English speaker:1. Listen to English speakers. Listening to native speakers can help you improve your pronunciation and understanding of the language. You canlisten to English songs, watch English movies, or listen to English podcasts.2. Practice speaking. Try to speak English as much as possible. You can practice with a friend, join an English conversation group, or find a language exchange partner.3. Learn new vocabulary. Expand your vocabulary by reading English books, newspapers, and magazines. Use a dictionary to look up new words and try to use them in sentences.4. Study grammar. Understanding the rules of grammar is essential for writing and speaking correctly. Use grammar books or online resources to learn and practice grammar.5. Be patient. Learning a new language takes time and effort. Don't get discouraged if you make mistakes. Keep practicing, and you will improve.11. According to the passage, what is one way to improve your pronunciation?A. Reading English booksB. Listening to English speakersC. Studying grammar12. What is the purpose of joining an English conversation group?A. To learn new vocabularyB. To practice speakingC. To study grammar13. According to the passage, what is one way to expand your vocabulary?A. Listening to English podcastsB. Reading English booksC. Studying grammar14. What is essential for writing and speaking correctly?A. Reading English booksB. Listening to English speakersC. Understanding the rules of grammar15. What is the main message of the passage?A. Learning a new language is easyB. Learning a new language takes time and effortC. There are no benefits to learning a new language四、写作（共1题，满分20分）Write an essay of about 100-120 words on the following topic:How do you think technology has changed our lives? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using technology?Note: This is just a sample of an English exam paper. The actual exam paper may vary.。
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高级口译补充翻译练习答案一、中翻英1.The return of Taiwan to the embrace of the Motherland and the accomplishment ofnational renunification is the great and glorious historical mission of us this generation.The reunification of China and her prosperity and power not only represent the vital interests of the people of different nationalities on the mainland and those of the compatriots of various nationalities in Taiwan,but also favor the peace in the Far East and the world.2.Over the last two decades,no country in the world has expanded its foreign trade as fastas China.Japan took more than 20 years to double its foreign trade,while China,for the same length of time,has quadrupled its.Already the third largest producer of electric appliances,China is now playing a major role in the global market of the electric wares.China has also become a major producer of labor-intensive manufactured goods in the world.3．Many people think most of the present Internet companies in China are only”Bubble Networks”.They will not live very long due to weak infrastructure and meager investment.Actually China’s Internet is just in its infancy.The situation is the same as that in the U.S. several years ago.It’s natural that the Internet market is unstable/shaky.But I am confident about the future of China’s Internet development.4.By now the worst form of competition in schools is the disproportionate emphasis on examinations.It is a rare school that allows pupils to concentrate on those things they do well.The merits of competition by examinations are somewhat questionable,but competition in the certain knowledge of failure is positive harmful.School have an important duty to try to fit a child’s personality to his possible future employment.Its is top management.5.Cultural exchange,through the medium of holding of cultural festivals between local people of different countries,is the best means to promote better regional understanding throughout the world.Through such spectacles many cities in China have raised their reputation in the world.Such events as has been shown have not been confined to culture alone,but extended to increased trade and other fields of commercial endeavor.6.We should tighten and improve financial control,lift control on the loan ceilings in exclusively state-owned commercial banks,gradually shift to granting loans in accordance with the assets-liabilities ratio and improve the pattern of lending.We should continue to carry out an appropriately stringent monetary policy and make timely and proper slight readjustment.While maintaining the current level of bank savings deposits of residents and inderect financing as the main form of financing,we should develop direct financing such as the issurance of stocks and bonds,and strengthen supervision and control of the securities market.7.The environmentalists say it is vital to protect the wildlife so that mankind can still survive on the earth.According to these specialists,we have to realize the crucial relationship between us andwild animals and plants within this ecological system.They also point out that nobody knows surely which of animals or plants would be useful for us in the future.8.Breathing other people’s cigatette smoke can do real harm to your lungs.The American Lung Association estimates that about 3000 people killed by lung cancer each year are involuntary smokers.According to a survey,a woman who doesn’t smoke will have double the chance of suffering from lung cancer if she was exposed to a smoking family environment for 40 years or more of household tobacco smoke.9.Actually the last fifty years may not have been the golden age of invention and innovation.From 1900 to 1950,human life was transformed by such inventions as cars,aeroplances,telephones ,radios and television sets,not to mention nuclear weapons and the computer of course.In the recent 50 years since then only a few inventions have been made.Was the well-spring of invention drying up?Not likely.Indeed,a new age of inventions is just beginning.10.Haier Inc. is a leading household elctrical appliance manufacturer in China.Its products enjoy a good reputation in its home market.But 20 years ago,this company didn’t even exist.Zhang Ruimin,its current CEO,was asked to rescue a refrigerator plant that was on the brink of bankruptcy in Qindao.He succeeded.Today,Haier has 30,000 employees(more than 10% of them in research and development,and 13 foreign factories,including one in the United States,managed by Americans).Its export business is thriving.11.I found the custom of arranged marriage unbearable/oppressive.How could any intelligent young person agree to such a marriage without a word of complaint/great reluctance?It was contrary to everything I believed about the importance of romantic love as the only basis of a happy marriage.It aslo clashed with my consistent/strongly held notions that the choice of such an intimate and permanent relationship could be made only by the individuals involved.Had anyone tried to arrange my marriage,I would have been defiant and rebellious!12．Speech is the most convenient form of communication.In the future we want essentially natural conversation with computers.The primary point of contact will bea simple device that will act as our window on the world.It will have to be samllenough to slip into your pocket,so there will be a screen but no keyboard;you willsimply talk to it.The device will be permanently connected to the internet and willbeep relevant information up to you as it comes in.Such devices will evolve naturallyin the next five to ten years.13.Want-adFriendship Hotel needs receptionists---------Female,age under 22.---------High school graduate preferred.---------Ability to know a little English.---------Experience not required.Application in Chinese resume with recent photo to local P.O.Box 375,by August 15.14.In Paris,Cocktail parties and buffet receptions of different kinds offer greatopportunities for making friends.On such occasions,stangers may get to know eachother.If they are Asians,they will,very respectfully and with both hands,presentcalling cards to their interlocutors before any conversations starts.This seems to bethe required courtesy on their part.However the French usually are not so ready withsuch a formality.Both sides will greet each other,and even chat casually about anytopic and then excuse themselves.Only when they find they like each other andhope to further the relationship,will they exchange cards.It will seem very unnaturalto do so before any real conversations gets under way.15．Mr.L had been a member of the literary circles for years without attracting any public attention.He felt rather deserted,and so he managed through various personal connections to invite Mr.J ,a famous literary critic,to an elaborate dinner besides presenting him with expensive gifts.Mr J was quite moved by Mr.L’s hospitality and promised right away,”It’s not fair that you have been so ignored!I must write an article for a key newspaper to recommend your works.The merits of your works are…”Mr.L. hastily cut in,shaking his head and waving his hands,”No!No!I only beg you to write a very severe criticism against me.From my years of experience,I have come to the conclusion that all aritcles you criticize will become popular not only in our country but also in the world.Meanwhile,you gain greater fame and interests through your criticism.This is indeed”extremes meet” and will only end up with mutual help and benefit!”16．Chances to compete for championship are few and far between.Life is short.Still shorter is the time for an athlete trying to win games.None other than an athlete contestant feels so keenly about the rarity of opportunity and the fleeting of time.He cherishes every minute,makes full use of it and tries to grasp any chance coming his way.He gets as much as he gives,winning honours not only for himself but also for his country.To participate and to win-that is the Olympic spirit.it finds expression in the weak daring to defy the strong,and the strong striving for ever better performance.Ever better-the ideal always luring a sportsman forward.He will do everything he can for it,never relax,never give up.17．This year,a new minor has been added to the choices at our University.The minor is called Information Technology and is supported by 11 defferent departments,ranging from art to computer engineering.The possibilities of this minor are endless,because there are so many options to explore,and today’s society is so enthralled with computers and new developments in technology.Even if your school does not have a minor that corresponds to the classes that I am taking,it would be a worthwhile endeavor to try to develop a program.Not only would you benefit from the information learned,but the rest of the students at your school would benefit also.18．There are four main objectives of the minor.The first is to learn practical skills in computing,communications and networking,or data storage/retrieval.The school is to understand the impact of information technology on social communities.The third is to gain knowledge of how information technology can be used in imaginative ways.The fourth objective is to learn applications of information technology that contribute to the commongood.These four objectives not only show that this program really teaches valuable information to the students,but also demonstrate that this minor can be complementary to any major.19．No one ever expected that a trip of water should have become so vast a distance.It is now 36 years since our brief rendezvous in Nanjing.From our childhood friendship to our chats in the Soviet capital,everything in the past is still alive in my memory.But it’s unfortunate that we haven’t heard from each other for so many years.Recently I was told that you are somewhat indisposed and this has caused me much concern.Men in their seventies are often afflicted with illness.I sincerely hope that you will take good care of yourself.You used to spur yourself on with the axiom:”The interests to be considered should be the interests of all;the fame to be sought should be a fame that would last forever.”When a decision needs to be made,irresolution is bound to bring trouble.I hope you will consider this carefully.Dear brother!Your life has been marked by frustrations,which should not be attributed to fate.Everything depends on yourself.The good and ill to be judged in the next thousand years hinges on the decision made in a moment.Time does not stay and brief is the day.A long night invites bad dreams;time does not wait for us.I hope you,my brother,would be good at making the choice and repair the house before it rains”.Vast is the expanse of sky and water.What are you waiting for,staying away from home?””For all the disasters the brotherhood has remained;a smile at meeting and enmity is banished.”20. Those elder unmarried girls in cities are mostly the so-called “gifted girls”,referring to those females who have been more highly educated.It is not a t all a newly-started thing for gifted young girls to choose their own ideal spouses.It is by no means a pure literary fiction for gifted girls to choose theire spouses by way of the inscripton of a poem and the matching of an antithetical couplet.It was true that in old times,some gifted young girls had a higher literary talent and nobler mind than the average young girls,and therefore they were dissatisfied with the marriage pattern in which a girl was supposed to obey here parents’ order and follow the advice of the matchmakers.But this was after all the rarity of raritiesMost of them couldn’t free themselves from their destiny in marriage.That is,they had to marry the men chosen by their parents and match makers.Today,the situation is entirely defferent.Females have got more and more opportunities to be educated.In cities,there is a higher and higher percentage of girl students at primary and secondary schools.Over 50% of the students in some specialists at colleges are females.With their higher cultural attainments,females have continuously enhanced theire sense of independence and independent personality.They have begun to dominate their own destiny.The influence of cultural factors which used to be of no importance to the choice of one’s spouse has been gradually felt.21.In October 1995,another bridge flew to span the Huangpu River,connecting Punan withFengxian.This Fengpu Bridge is the fourth Huangpu River bridge completed and open to traffic after the Xupu,Nanpu and Yangpu bridges.The Fengpu Bridge is the first bridge across the Huangpu River built with funds totalling446 million yuan jointly raised by the departments concerned and enterprises of Fengxian County and urban districts of the city.It was successfully completed in one year and 7 months only.The completion of the bridge has solved the problem of crossing the Huangpu River that bothered the residents in Fengxian and Punan for a long time.It has also improved the investment environment in the area and laid a good foundation for the development and construction on the north bank of the Hangzhou Bay.In the golden autumn of October,the Xupu,Nanpu,Yangpu and Fengpu Bridges on the Huangpu River,bathed in the golden sunshine,show their distinctive features and enhance each other’s magnificence,adding more luster to Shanghai,a cosmopolis that is full of charm and vitality.In the near future,shanghai is going to build more facilities across the river to link both banks of the Huangpu River closer.22. Like a bright pearl set on the Taihu Lake and situated in the center of the beautiful andfertile Changjiang Delta in southern Jiangsu Province,Wuxi is one of China’s major tourist cities,with its pleasant climate,rich natural resources and picturesque scenery.Cutting through the city is the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal,an ancient project equal in fame to the Great Wall.A trip along the river will enable the visitor to get to know the customs and life styles of the local people.Seven kilometers from downtown Wuxi is a popular scenic area known as Meiliang.There,the Taihu Lake is at its best:the vast expanse of blue waters is dotted by fishing boasts against an enchanting background of mist-shrouded hills.Of the scenic spots in the area,the huge rock name Yuantouzhu resembles a turtle’s head.The rock commands a distant view of the boundless Taihu Lake.It is lauded by Guo Moruo,a renowned Chinese poet,as the “best spot of the Taihu Lake.”23. For a very long period of historical development,mankind could only pass on music though performance and oral instruction.When mankind invented musical scores,music started to break away from the boundaries of being merely a performing art,and develop into a system of “written symbols”that can be recorded and spread.Undoubtedly,however,it was the scientists who should be crowned as the founders of the real revolutionary milestone of human musical communication.Scientists invented marvelous means of music transmission,beginning from the earliest mechanical”record truntable’to today’s many kinds of “electronic media”.Among the numerous means of music transmission of the 20 century,the creation and development of radio broadcasting played an extremely important role in the industry of music transmission.Nevertheless,the rapid development of high technology has brought serious challenges to China’s radio music workers in the new century.24. Our government has stronger control over foreign trade,and strengthened the serviceand coordinating functions of such intermediary organizations as chambers of commerce.We hope to continue to enhance reform in our foreign trade system in order to gradually open foreign trade to competition and to get it under control by both legal means and economic measures,such as tariffs,foreign exchange rates and interest rates.All this should help speed up the internationalization of China’s foreign trade and create a better environment for bringing about a macro economic and trade prospect.By promoting a closer cooperationamong business and trade communities,manufacturing industries,agriculture,technology industries and banks,we will be able to produce more and better export commodities for the international market.Given this situation,China can’t help but be a large market.25.The autumn in Shanghai is always the best time of the year in terms of weather.The last WorldStudents Games of this century which was attended by more than 1300 participants from 35 countries and regions was held in Shanghai in October 1998.The time those young people from various countries of the world spent in Shanghai was short,but the outlook of Shanghai and traditional Chinese culture have left a very deep impression on them.Whether visiting the Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower on the Huangpu River or touring the City God Temple in a quiet corner of the city,they invariably felf the miraculous combination of tradition and modernity.The profound traditional Chinese culture struck those foreign youngsters as mysterious and novel.This cognition came from the short time contact,but from then on they will never forget that there is such a nation living in the East of the world.26.Home shopping is a way to view merchandise and order it from home.There are several homeshopping channels on cable TV,where you can see products on display,hear(somewhat incessant)descriptions of the goods,and order by calling an 800 number.On-line,you view products on a monitor and enter credit card information to order.The convergence of computers,telephones,and television promises a day when anyone can enter a PIN(Personal Identification Number)and choice of product with a smart card into a set-top box,and the item will be delivered to the home.Already,large companies offer CD-ROMs that display catalogs complete with sound and video clips.But the brave new world of home shopping is the virtual mall.As lampooned in Doonesbury in the summer of 1995,people can walk through a mall via interactive television or a head-mounted display.This personalized virtual mall will be open24 hours a day,constantly update the range of products available,and provide sales assistanceat the ready.A dream,or nightmare,not so far away.27. Old age and seniority alone do not command authority among the British:in fact modern life has been developing so fast that old people often appear tiresome and out of date.Thus,”We need some young blood”is often heard in organizations where the energy and modern methods of younger men are felt to be more likely to succeed than the long but partly irrelevant experience of older ones.The wisest of the older generation realize this.They either make an effort to remain young in heart and keep pace with the times,or else they let younger men take their place.It follows that mature British have no desire to grow old or to look older than they are.Women especially,for reasons of sexual attraction,long to “stay young”,and there is no greater compliment ot a mature woman than to be told”How young you look!”On the other hand,if a woman’s hairstyle,make-up and clothes reveal an obvious effort to look artificially young,she is said to “look common”,and is regarded with disapproval.28．Two score and ten years have elapsed since our acquaintance at Mt.Lushan.Our gathering in Chongqing the mountain city and our meeting in Nanjing ae still fresh in my mind as if they took place only yesterday.It is a deep regret that we had lost contact with each other for forty odd years.Yet it is a comfort to us that we still retain friendship and mutualunderstanding.Every time a friend comes from afar and mentions your daily life,I cannot help recalling the past.It is a great comfort to us when I heard that you are in good health.The present world situation being so turbulent,the future of Taiwan has become aworrying matter.Now Jingguo has passed away,which has made the situation all themore complicated.Your friends here and I are very much concerned about it.Wesincerely hope that you and all of the Taiwan government officials would do your utmostto maintain peace and harmony in the island and make your decisions as early aspossible to strive for an early reunification of the Chinese nation.In our view,it is notdifficult to solve the problems that we are concerned about for we can settle everythingthrough discussions as long as Kuomingdang and the Communist Party of China put thenational interest above all and have sonsultation with each other on the basis of equalityand sincerity.29One of Sichuan’s finest scenic spots is Huanglong ,which lies in Songpan County just beneath Xuebao,the main peak of the Minshan Mountains.Its lush green forests,filled with fragrant flowers,bubbling streams,and songbirds,are rich in historical interest as well as natural beauty.Viewing Huanglong from a distance,one might imagine that the noble serpent for which the area was named is still lying on the hillside.Actually,this “yellow dragon”is a geological formation unique to this karst region;its yellow color is due to a layer of calcium carbonate ,and the tiny,clear pools that line its back look like scales.The dragon is surrounded by spruce trees and assorted rare flowering plants in blue,white,red,and purple.Huanglong and nearby Jiuzhaigou will soon be made a nature preserve to protect the area’s ecology and to allow scientists to observe these rare animals in their own habitats.30.Nanjing has witnessed the continuous emergence of many distinguishedtalents and noble hearts as well as monumental achievements that shone throughthe ages.Attracted by her special appeal,a great number of powerful figures andpeople actuated by high ideals have stayed in or frequented this metropolis tocontent for the leard or to give play to their genius and virtues.The tremendous changes that have taken place in Nanjing since New China was founded are even more inspiring,just as the much quoted couplet from a poemwritten by the late Chairman Mao Zedong on the occasion of the liberation of the city onApril 23,1949 has it:The city,a tiger crouching,a dragon curling,outshines its ancient glories;In heroictriumph heaven and earth have been overturned.Balmly spring winds returned to bring new life to this historic city,of which the commonpeople came to be the genuine masters.The nightmarish sufferings and humiliations ofthe past were left behind once and for all.The citizens of Nanjing have been workinghard to give this age-old town a new appearance.Especially for the past ten years orbeautiful and famous city.Newly built industries ,an efficient transportation networkextending in all directions,picturesque urban construction,a booming tertiary industry,avaried and colorful cultural kife,all these and more added charm and vitality to thismodern metropolis,which retains somehow the ambience and features of an ancientcapital.The prophecy of Dr.Sun Yat-sen father of modern China that “Nanjing will havea future that knows no bounds “is becoming true.1．两家公司对这次联合在公司结构和产品两方面的互补性大为赞赏，预测此举将重整整个计算机行业的格局。
2006年9月英语高级口译真题+答案（5）
SECTION 5: READING TEST （30 minutes） Directions: Read the following passages and then answer IN COMPLETE SENTENCES the questions which follow each passage. Use only information from the passage you have just read and write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Questions 1-3 In the 5,000 years since Ancient Egyptians experimented with scented plants, aromatherapy has been credited with a plethora of powers. Today it is a multimillion-pound industry, recognized as effective by three quarters of the adult population and hailed as a cure for problems from nicotine addiction to baldness. But aromatherapy could be little more than an illusion, psychologists argue. Neil Martin, from Middlesex University, a specialist in the psychology of olfaction, has a less polite word for it: "bunkum". Dr Martin enlisted 60 volunteers and subjected them all to experimentally induced pain by getting them to plunge their forearms into ice-cold water for 15 minutes.A third of participants were exposed to a pleasant lemon odour, a third to the odour of machine oil and the rest were in an odourless room. They were asked to rate the amount of pain they felt on a scale of 0 （painless） to 11 （unbearable）every five minutes. At the first time of asking, those exposed to an odour reported significantly higher pain levels, with a score of 8 for both groups, than the control group, which had an average of 6. After 15 minutes the pain level of the no-odour group had fallen to 5. Among the lemon-odour group it had fallen to 6?, while for the machine oil group it remained at 8. Dr Martin said his findings showed not merely that aromatherapy had no effect but that it could be positively harmful. "Aromatherapy appears to be counter-productive. Most claims by aroma therapists have no basis in science," he said. "The effect it has on real hard illnesses are non-existent. It is a waste of time and money. Exposure to both odours increased the pain. It could be that the odours had a stimulant effect and drew attention to the pain because it made the experience of being in the room with the bucket of water more noticeable." He accepted, however, that aromatherapy may have a powerful placebo effect. "People going to aromatherapy have a mental problem or a physical disorder that they want to have treated and the belief that they want to get better can overcome the inefficacy of the treatment," he said. He added that previous research into aromatherapy had been largely inconclusive. Dr Martin's research, presented at the British Psychological Society annual conference in Cardiff, comes after the release of a study last week claiming that spinal manipulation, another popular form of complementary medicine, did not work and could make matters worse. Both papers are highly contentious. The British public now spends more than ￡24 million a year on over-the-counter aromatherapy products such as essential oils, and 75 per cent of the population believe that the treatment works. Carole Preen, the secretary of the Aromatherapy Consortium, disputed Dr Martin's findings. "This research didn't involve aromatherapy because they simply used a certain smell to try and gain an effect. Aromatherapy is not a cure and no one would ever make that claim, but there is a wealth of scientific research published in journals to show that it can be beneficial. It can lift mood, alleviate pain and helps very many people," she said. WHAT'S IN A SMELL The British public spends more than 24 million a year on over-the-counter aromatherapy products such as essential oils 75 per cent of the population believes that the treatment works Aromatherapy had been hailed as a cure for problems ranging from nicotine addiction to baldness The Prince of Wales is a fan. Peterborough prison last year hired two holistic therapists for its inmates There are 7,000 therapists registered with the Aromatherapy Organisations Council Hammersmith Hospital, in West London, offers aromatherapy massages for NHS cancer patients 619words 1. What is aromatherapy? 2. What is Dr Martin's view over aromatherapy? Give a brief introduction of his experiment. 3. What is Carole Preen's opinion of Dr Martin's research? Questions 4-6 When pastor Ken Baugh announced he'd be devoting eight consecutive Sundays to analyzing The Da Vinci Code in the run-up to its film release, he knew some members of his Southern California megachurch would be skeptical. But Baugh also knew that many of his congregants had read the book and that many more would see the movie. "Dan Brown did the church a favor," Baugh says. "He forced people who call themselves followers of Christ to investigate what that really means." Baugh is hardly alone. Evangelical leaders have attempted to seize on Brown's success as an opportunity to reinforce the faith of believers and to win new souls. In the three years since the book's release, evangelical writers and thinkers have produced a flurry of books, study guides, and DVDs to counter Dan Brown's fiction. "This movie will be a major cultural phenomenon, so discussions about Jesus and the church will happen," says Robert Johnston, a professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary. "The only question is whether the church will be a part of the conversation." Turnabout. To be sure, evangelical leaders have been critical of The Da Vinci Code. "This has all the evidence of something cooked up in the fires of hell," evangelical radio broadcaster James Dobson said on Focus on the Family. It's because the book and fihn pose such a threat, many evangelicals say, that it warrants a strong response. "We're making the best of a situation that is going to do a lot of damage," says Erwin Lutzer of Chicago's Moody Church and author of The Da Vinci Deception. "When you are faced with a dam that seems to be breaking, you can't prop it up by saying, 'We're going to stand against it.'" It's a remarkable turnabout from the outcry that greeted Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ, in 1988, when Campus Crusade for Christ called for a boycott. Rather than boycott The Da Vinci Code, Campus Crusade has retained popular evangelical speaker Josh McDowell, author of The Da Vinci Code: A Quest for Answers, to challenge Brown's assertions. "I don't recommend people go to the movie, but 90 percent of them will," says McDwell. "The guy is a phenomenal writer, and I can't take that away from him." The reaction represents a shift within the evangelical community. "Five years ago, there might have been more of a backlash against this film," says Calvin College Prof. William Romanowski. "But movies like The Passion of the Christ changed attitudes …… evangelicals are now trying to penetrate the mainstream media."。
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口译考试试卷第一套试卷编号：GJKY 09A1-8A-2230英汉口译：Listen to the following paragraph and interpret it into Chinese.口译原文：The electronic network industry, which was virtually unknown years ago, has become a vital pa rt of a country’s national life. More people are making use of what is popularly known as the “information superhighway”. Information superhighway is a large-scale nationwide, or worldwide, electronic communications network system, capable of transmitting just about any form of recorded data. By subscribing to a local Internet service, a user can obtain information from the computer terminal, including information about current events, education, scientific research, finance, medical care, weather, entertainment and shopping. The electronic network industry has dramatically changed, and will continue to change, the way we live.参考译文：数年前还鲜为人知的电子网络产业，时至今日已成为一个国家国民生活的重要组成部分。
越来越多的人在使用人们所知道的“信息高速公路”。
信息高速公路是一种大规模的全国范围，乃至全球范围电子通信网络系统，可以传送任何形式的记录信息。
用户只要在当地“因特网”服务点付费入网，便可在电脑终端机上获取有关时事、教育、科研、金融、医疗保健、气象、娱乐、购物等内容的信息。
电子网络产业已经极大地改变并将继续改变我们的生活。
汉英口译：Listen to the following paragraph and interpret it into English.口译原文：中国改革开放20多年来，始终坚持对外开放政策，大力发展对外贸易，积极吸引外商投资。
中国对外贸易总额已居世界第七位，吸收外资连续八年居发展中国家首位。
改革开放不仅促进了中国国民经济的持续快速健康发展，而且推动了中国经济体制的改革；不仅为中国未来的发展奠定了坚实基础，也为亚洲和世界经济的繁荣做出了贡献。
参考译文：Two decades since it inaugurated reform and opening-up, China has steadfastly adhered to the policy of opening to the outside world, developed foreign trade in real earnest and actively attracted foreign investment. China's trade value now takes the 7th place in the world and its foreign capital attraction has been ranking as the foremost among all developing countries for 8 years in a row. Reform and opening-up have not only promoted the sustained, swift and sound development of China's national economy, but also helped restructure its economic system. In addition, this process has not only laid a solid foundation for China to develop into the future, but also contributed to the prosperity of Asian economy and the world economy at large.Shi Zhixiang 2003-12-23口译考试试卷第二套试卷编号：GJKY 04A2-7B-0305英汉口译：Listen to the following paragraph and interpret it into Chinese.口译原文：Our American food styles have undergone many changes over the last decade. More and more Americans have shown particular interest in the natural food that requires the least possible amount of processing; most of them prefer to get their essential proteins from beans, cheese and eggs. We Americans are rediscovering the family and social significance of the dinner table. We regard dining with family, relatives and friends as a special way of enjoying and sharing. While we still rush through lunch at a fast food restaurant, we prefer to take time to relax and enjoy the finer tastes of home-style dinner with our family after work.参考译文：在过去的10年中我们美国人的饮食习惯已发生了诸多变化。
越来越多的美国人钟情于那种尽可能免于加工的天然食物，他们大多喜欢从豆类、奶酪和鸡蛋等食物中获取人体所需要的蛋白质。
我们美国人正在重新认识餐饮家庭和社会寓意，与家人和亲朋好友共进晚餐已被视为一种享乐与交流的极好机会。
虽然我们仍然会在快餐店里匆匆打发自己的午餐，但是我们下班后都希望同家人围聚在餐桌旁共进晚餐，从容不迫地共享家宴的美味。
汉英口译：Listen to the following paragraph and interpret it into English.口译原文：中国国际高新技术成果交易会是中国高新技术领域对外开放的一项重要举措。
此前，我们成功地举办了三届“高交会”，“高交会”集中地展示了一大批我国最新的高新技术成果，展示了国际知名的高科技公司的先进产品和技术，广泛传播世界高科技发展的前沿理念，有效地推动了科技成果向现实生产力的转化，“高交会”已成为中国与世界在高新技术领域的开放窗口和交流舞台。
参考译文：China Hi-tech Fair is an important measure for the opening up of China's high-tech sector. So far we have successfully organized three such fairs, showcasing a large number of China's high-tech achievements and the state-of-the-art products and technology from other world renowned high-tech companies. All these have helped to disseminate the up-to-date concept and perception heralding global scientific and high-tech development, and effectively facilitating the conversion of scientific and technological achievements into tangible productive forces. The Hi-tech Fair has become a window of opening-up and a stage of interaction between China and the rest of the world in the field of high and new technology.Shi Zhixiang 2003-12-23口译考试试卷第三套试卷编号：GJKY 06A1-7B-2330英汉口译：Listen to the following paragraph and interpret it into Chinese.口译原文：Good health is the most precious thing in the world. When you have got it, you never think about it. When you have lost it, you think about it all the time. The biggest enemies to good health are not terrible diseases, but ourselves. Most human beings need one kind of stimulation or another. Some of us eat too much, drink too much and smoke too much. As a result, we sometimes systematically destroy our own good health.参考译文：健康是世界上最宝贵的东西。