上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--ST 5
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Unit 1Part AExercise 11. M I‟d like to book a double room with bath for four nights.W Sorry, sir. We‟re full up. Can I recommend the Park Hotel to you? It is quite near here.Q What does the woman suggest that the man do?2. M I‟d like to see Mr. Jones this afternoon，please.W I‟m sorry but Mr. Jones will be busy the whole afternoon. Can you manage at 10:30 tomorrow morning?Q What does the woman say to the man?3. W Can I book two tickets for the show “42nd Street” on Sunday night，Oct. 31st?M Sorry，madam. All the tickets on that night are sold out. But tickets are available for Nov.3rd.Q When can the woman see the show?4. M I‟d like to reserve two tickets on Flight 6051 to Edinburgh，for October 20th.W Sorry, Slr. We‟re booked up on the 20th .But we st ill have a few seats available on the 21st. Q When does the man want to leave for Edinburgh?5. W Garden Restaurant. May I help you?M Can you make arrangements for a table for six at eight this evening? In a quiet corner, please.Q What does the man want to do?Exercise 2W Hello. Dazhong Taxi Company.M Hello. Can I book a taxi to the West Lake Hotel，Hangzhou?W Sure. What time?M 9 o‟clock tomorrow morning.W Your address，please?M Room 1008，Peace Hotel.W And your name?M Jack Smith.W OK，Mr Smith.M Thank you.W Not at all.Part BConversation 1I’d like to make a reservationOperator Glory Inn, Atlanta.Paul Hi, this is Paul Lambert. I‟m the manager of the band Country Boys. You know, the rock band from Chicago. I want …Operator Please hold, Mr. Lambert. I‟m putting your through to the reservation manager.Paul But …Manager Mr. Lambert? This is Laurie Perry, the hotel manager.Paul Oh, yeah? Well, I need five rooms for Friday night. That‟s the 15th. I want the bestroom in the hotel.Manager Sorry，I‟m afraid I cannot accept your reservation.Paul Now look, we always stay at the Glory Inn…Manager I know that，Last time you were here，we had a number of complaints from other guests.Paul You mean they don‟t like long-haired rock musiciansManager That‟s not. the problem，sir. The band used bad language in the coffee shop，and threw two TV sets into the pool.Paul Yeah，yeah. Well，I‟11 tell them to be more careful this time.Manager I‟m afraid that‟s not all，sir. You haven‟t paid the account for the last time yet。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit9
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit9第一篇：上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit 9 Unit nine.Part one.About single sex education.3.Exercises.1.This is a talk given by an educator about single sex education.Listen and supply missing words you hear from the talk.I am going to be discussing the benefits of single sex education.As a teacher and advisor in an all girl school, I am often asked to defend single sex education.Specifically all girls education as if girl schools were on trial.I personally strongly recommend single sex education for girls.But the arguments against this form of education can be quite powerful.So I would like to begin by pointing out 3 of the main arguments against all girl schools.First of all, critics of all girl schools argue that the separation of the sexes seems old fashioned.It goes against the aims and the goal of feminism educators which is to provide fairness.To make sure boys and girls have the same educational opportunities and are treated in the same ways.Secondly, the critics say that in single sex schools boys and girls can’t develop the ability to interact with one another.They point out that in single sex schools boys and girls can’t learn how to be comfortable with each other and also how to compete with each other.The third criticism is that single sex schools don’t provide children with the smooth transition into the adult world where men and women live together.In single sex schools, these critics say, boys and girls cannot become prepared for a world in which they will work, play and live together as adults.But although these are serious arguments I believe that single sex education is beneficial for girls.In the second part of this lecture I will focus on two strong advantages of single sex education.It values girls’unique qualities and it helps girls develop self confidence.2.The following part is a continuation to the above talk.Listen and then provide the missing information in the spaces given below.The real benefit of all girls education is that it values girls’ unique qualities, the qualities that make them different from boys.What are these unique qualities? Well, I am going to list a few.First of all, girls can often concentrate on higher level abstract thinking at an earlier age than boys can.Secondly, they can often work for longer periods of time.Girls also enjoy collaborative learning activities and so they work well in groups.Finally, as girls mature, they are often kind of co-operative rather than competitive.These four qualities are valued in all girls schools.The second benefit of single sex education is that it helps girls develop self-confidence.I strongly believe that girls become more self-confident without the distraction and different learning styles of boys.In a single sex environment girls enjoy being leaders.They offer help to others and they also ask for help when they need it.For example, if they don’t understand a math or science concept they will ask for clarification.But when girls are in the same classroom as boys they often lose their self esteem.Boys are sometimes a louder, and may jump up out of their seats and wave their arms at people’s faces, if they know the answer to a teacher’s question.If this happens girls typically sink back in their chairs and wait for the boys to quiet down.But if there are no boys around girls can feel free and be themselves.Now it’s true that all girl schools do separate girls from the real world while they are growing up.But in the real adult world boys are the ones who set the rules of the game.And these rules don’t necessarily reflect the needs or talents of girls.In an all girl school girls can become confident enough to challenge the rules.And thenperhaps they can change the real world into a place designed to accommodate both men and women.Part two.Statements.2.Exercises.Listen and then choose the answer that is closest in meaning to each statement you hear.1)This project is urgent.I have to type all these reports by Monday morning.So there goes my sleep this weekend.2)We are thinking of asking professor Brown if he can give the exam during the final week of classes.But we are told that th ere isn’t much chance of that.3)Professor White Head hadn’t planned to invite her to the Monday meeting.But he changed his mind at the last minute.4)Since it’s going to cut your fortune to get your car fix why don’t you just trade it for a new one?5)It is essential to stay healthy when you are faced with important examinations.Studying all night will be good for neither your grades nor your health.6)The committee finally reached a decision.And I couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome.Everybody says they haven’t seen like this for weeks.7)I had a hard time getting through this novel.Who can remember the names of all those 45 characters in it?8)Michael has put all his time and mind into his studies.Though he has only studied English for two years he speaks it very well.9)We’ve undercharged them.The invoice doesn’t include the legal fees or our agency commission.We need to inform them of this immediately.10)We have little choice about when to send the application.Yesterday was too soon to send it and tomorrow will be too late.11)It took 2 weeks longer than usual to get your package because the postal workers were on strike.12)The price of the car was so low that it made Brad suspicious of the value.He hesitated for 10 days and still made no decision.13)When he met us on Thursday professor Baker saidthat he tried to reschedule the class at a time convenient to the majority.14)If it takes Mike two hours to do the East Asian history assignment it will take the rest of the class double the time.15)Why bother to call Smith and tell him about the meeting this afternoon.We will see him at lunch.16)The snack bar is not always this deserted.It’s the end of the semester.Everyone is in the library studying.17)We’d expected the repairs to cost us about 15 dollars, but they charged us 3 times as much.18)Ms.Plate came to meet us at the reception.I thought that she was the secretary, but she turned out to be the president of the company.19)After studying mathematics for two years at a German university in Berlin, she has changed to an architecture program in an American university in Washington.20)Even though the doctor has advised him to quit, Bob still smokes a pack of cigarettes a day.中级口译听力教程第三版4B Part 3.3.Exercises.1.It’s cool for everyone to be successful.Listen to the short conversation and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.M: Mary, do you think you have ever been discriminated against because you are a woman? W: Well, let’s see.I have two answers for that.The first answer is yes.That’s my gut feeling.But sometimes I think no.I am not being discriminated against.I just need to try harder.I guess I am saying yes and no.Look, we are in a society where discrimination is definitely going on in the business world.I see women getting paid less than men do for the same position.And often women get jobs as assistance but they are the ones who do all the work.Also there is thus old boys club, the support network that men have.Men do help each other, and they could help women too.But they don’t.M: So then you are saying that men do have an easier time of it.W: Yeah, it is easier for men.But I have mixedfeelings.Sometimes I think that I am just making excuses for myself.What I ask myself is, “Am I good enough?” “Am I as good as the men?” Perhaps I am not.But I rea lly believe that if I do the work necessary in the business world, I will be able to be as successful as any men.I think that there is much more of level playing field than there was before.There is much more opportunities now for women than when I was younger.M: And do you think successful women help other women?W: Yes, I do.Women tend to think of helping themselves and helping other people too.And I hope that I can help to increase the opportunities for many young girls as well as boys.M: You want to help boys also?W: Of course.It’s cool for everyone to be successful.And I do see progress in the future.I really do.Questions:1)What is this conversation mainly about?2)Mary mentions several things that point to discrimination against women.Which of the following is not one of these things?3)Which of the following statements is true according to the conversation? 4)In which of the following fields does Mary probably work?2.Do you think there is rarely quality now? This is a short conversation about the changing gender roles.Listen and choose the best answer to each question you hear.W: Michael, I’d like to ask your opinion about how gender roles are changing.Do you think there is rarely quality now?M: That’s absolutely not true.The first thing is that the re is still a paid disparity.Women make only about 70 percent of the dollar that men earn.There have been changes in the last 20 years or so, but that have been relatively modest.And there is still that glass ceiling where women hit this invisible barrier as they try tomove up.W: Could you give me an example of the glass ceiling?M: Well, look at this.I am a social worker.90 percent of my colleagues are women.But both the CEO and his boss are men.So the top executives are men, and you know, the lower paid levels, most of them are women.I think that men are much more likely to be raised with the sense of entitlement than women.W: And what about quality at home?M: I don’t think there is a quality there, either.You see I think that gender differences often operate on unconscious levels.It almost never occurs to men that they can do house work just as well as women or take care of children.Even if they have divorced and have custody of a child.But women have been parenting children alone for ever.And women just assume that they can do it.W: How has it affected you in your own life?M: Well, with both of my children from 2 different marriages,I was always the person who got up at night and gave the babya bottle.I was always very actively involved with caring for my children cooking for them.And I joined a play group with my son 25 years ago.Incidentally I was the only male involved.And I loved it.W: Good for you!M: That was very very different from my father’s generation.My father had almost nothing to do with us until we were 8 or 10.He held us and gave us some smiles and so on.But he wasn’t really an active parent.But I was determined to be a part of the joy of it all.W: So what you are saying is that the situation has changed but there is still inequality.M: Oh, yes, I think that’s true absolutely.Questions:1)What’s Michael’s opinion about how gender roles are changing?2)About what percentage of men’s pay to women make forthe same type of job? 3)Which of the following statements is true about the quality at home? 4)Which of the following statements best describes Michael?3.Gender and language.This is a part of a lecture about gender and language.Listen carefully and then supply the missing parts of the answers to the following questions.Good morning.Please take notes on today’s lecture.Everyone should pick up his pen or rather everyone should pick up her pen, or everyone should pick up his/her pen, or her/his pen.Wait let me start again.Everyone should pick up their pens.Is that correct? You get my point, right? The title of this lecture is Gender and Language.What I am going to discuss more specifically is the topic of sexism and language and how to avoid it.First then, is it true that language can be sexist? The answer is yes, it can.Take the example of this word, Mister.What word has the same meaning for women? There is none.There is Misses which means I am married.There is Miss which means it’s none of your business whether I am married or not.Well, not exactly, but you get my point.Let’s turn to the question of gender’s specific terms.Many terms like mailman or policeman are gender specific.They all refer to man.If there are women who do these jobs, so what do we do? Well a safe option is to use what we call gender neutral terms such as mail-carrier or police-officer.Why should we use gender neutral language? Well, first of all, because it describes the world the way really is.If children grow up hearing the word chairman then the internalized idea that all leaders are men which isn’t true.Secondly it’s a q uestion of equality.For example when people say mankind it sounds as if they are only talking about man.But when you say human beings or people then you include both men and women.But vocabulary isn’t theonly problem.Grammar is a problem too.Do you remember the example I gave at the beginning, everyone should pick up pen.Well, I wasn’t really making a joke.The fact is I have to choose a broad noun, and I don’t want to give the impression that everyone in the room is male or female either.So I am facing a d ilemma.What’s the solution? Well, personally, I prefer to say, everyone should pick up their pen(s).I realize this is not grammatically correct.But it does avoid sexism.And you will find that most university professors and writers would probably make the same choice that I do.Look at the newspaper, or look around you on the bus or on the subway.You will see plural pro-nouns in places you might not expect.Part 4.Listening and translation.3.Exercises.1.Sentence translation.Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese.Then write it in the space given below.1)Nine out of ten trade visitors interviewed were generally very satisfied with the fare.And 92 percent of the visitors spontaneously declare to intend to visit the fare again in 2008.2)Some nations have worked to meet the shortage of clean fresh water.They are trying to keep their rivers from being polluted.3)I read that according to recent statistics 67 percent of Americans favor the death penalty in cases of murder.That’s 2/3 of the population.4)A gold watch and a necklace were stolen from a home on Broad Street.The criminals entered the house through a bathroom window.5)A man was arrested at midnight on Harper Street, because he was carrying a handgun without license.He was taken to the police station for questioning.2.Passage translation.Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese.Then write it in the space given below.You may take notes while you are listening.1)Doctors think that most people cannot live beyond a hundred years.But agrowing number of scientists believe that the aging process can be controlled.There are more than 12,000 Americans over 100 years old who receive social security benefits, and their numbers are increasing each year.Some scientists claim that theoretically and under ideal conditions animals including men can live 5 times longer than their normal period of growth.A person’s period of growth last approximately 25 years.If this theory is accurate future generations can expect a life-span of 150 years.2)Well, the neighbor-hood watch program has been running for more than 5 months, and has been incredibly successful.We used to have a lot of minor problems on our block, but now it’s very quiet.Everyone knows that our neighborhood is off limits for trouble makers.Just last week we won a special award from the mayor’s office.All of us were invited to a big award ceremony.We had dinner, heard some guests speakers, and then accepted our award for out-standing community service.Unit Nine Part one About single-sex education Feminist n.女权主义者adj.主张男女平等的, 女权主义的Liberal宽容忍耐的;心胸宽?的;无偏见的/慷慨的;大方的/（指教育）扩展心智的, 德育的（不单纯作职业或技术的训练）/自由党人/不严格的;自由的;不讲究准确性的To interact(with)相互作用;相互影响/指人）一起活动或互相合作（尤指为互相联系Beneficial有益的;有用的;有好处的: Collaborative adj.协作的, 合作的 Clarification n.澄清, 阐明Self-esteem自尊;自负: high/low self-esteem 很强的[弱的]自尊心/ injure sb's self-esteem 伤某人的自尊心 To accommodate Feminists Part two To undercharge（某人）少收（某物的）价款 Invoice发票;发货清单;服务费用清单: Agent’s commission 代理商佣金 En route on the way 在路上;在中途Part three Gender生理上的）性别分类, 性Disparity n.不同，不等。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit 4
中级口译听力教程第三版2AAn intermediate course of English listening. Third edition.Unit four. Part one. How children learn social behaviors.2. Exercises. 1. This is a talk about how children learn social behaviors. Listen to the first part of the talk and then supply the missing words you hear from the talk.W: Hi, welcome. Today we are going to talk about how children learn social behaviors, especially how they learn lessons from the family, the most basic unit of our social structure. There are a lot of discussions these days about how families are changing, and whether non-traditional families have a good or bad effect on children. But it’s important to remember that the type of the family a child comes from is not nearly as important as the kind of love and support that exist in the home. I’d like to focus on three of the ways the children acquire their behavior, through rewards, punishments, and finally modeling. First then, let’s discuss rewards. A reward can be defined as a positive reinforcement for good behavior. An example of a reward is when the parent says if you eat your vegetable you can have ice-cream for dissert, or a parent might say finish your homework first then you can watch TV. Most parents use rewards unconsciously, because they want their children to behave well. For example, a parent might give a gift to a child because the child behaved well, or parents might give child money for doing what the parents asked.2. Now listen to the second part of the talk. Provide the missing information in the spaces given below.The opposite of the reward is a punishment. Punishments are the second important way in which a child is socialized. All of us have probably been punished in our lives. For example maybe our parents stopped us from going out with friends, because we did something we were not supposed to do, or maybe they wouldn’t let us watch TV, because we got a bad grade on the test. Both rewards and punishments are controversial. Many people think they are not effective or necessary, especially when used often. Let’s take this situation. A young boy has been asked to take out the garbage. Listen to situation A. The parents say if you take out the garbage for me I will give you a cookie. Some people argue that this reward is unnecessary, because it’s like a bribe. They argue that the child should be taught that it’s his duty to help with house hold chords, and that he should not get a special reward for doing something that’s his responsibility. Situation B would go something like this. David please take out the trash now. And David says OK dad. Not surprisingly punishment is extremely controversial, especially when the punishment is physical. Some of us grew up expecting to be spanked if we misbehaved. For example, our parents may have hit us on the hand if we talked back to them. But I don’t agree that spanking can teach children anything. And sadly some children are subject to really serious physical abuse. According to a study I just read one in 22 children is a victim of physical abuse. Children who come from homes where violence were used to solve problems are much more likely to abuse their own children when they become adults and have their own families.Part 2. Statements. 3. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer which is closed in meaning to each statement you hear.1. Since you said you totally agreed with Tom’s views, you ought to have stood up for him in the argument at the meeting yesterday afternoon.2. Alan used to read 2 books a week when he was attending university in Germany, but now he reads twice as many.3. Located by the lake side and surrounded with so many tall trees, it would have been an attractiv e house if it hadn’t been painted green.4. Failing to understand what professor Grown said in class, the students were confused about the written assignment that he told them to do.5. You say that George is going to work in New York for the summer. But can he do that and also go to summer school?6. I just have to make several phone calls and will be ready in a few minutes. You can go down to the lobby for the paper.7. It was the rush hour and the traffic was extremely heavy on the street. The bus should have arrived at 8 o’clock. But it didn’t arrive until 8:45.8. Jenny is extremely busy these days. She has to spend so much time in the library to finish her papers before the exams begin.9. After studying and teaching in that well-known university for 25 years, Charles has left there for good. He is living quietly now in his hometown.10. Mike said he was looking for a job in a book store, but when he had the chance to work there he turned it down.11. We tried to persuade him not to go swimming in the lake by the forest, but in vain. He never listens to others.12. After his doctor told him how to stay healthy, Mr. Johnson hardly ever smokes, though he used to be a chain smoker.13. I got some bad news today. The store where I work is laying off staff. I am worried that they are going to let me go.14. As a member of the board of the multi-national company he has no voice at all in the matter, though he little realizes it.15. Lucky you! You finished your exams and can relax and go to the movie tonight. I have still got two more finals to take.16. After investigating the case for more than 2 months under the order of the public security minister, the police all but caught the smugglers.17. Although the accountant promised to help by all he could, the auditor called into question the accuracy of the figures in the book.18. Sitting all day in the reading room with so many students passing by him, the professor often loses himself in books.19. I hear that you are taking professor Barn’s cou rse next semester, if I were you I would take careful notes, his exams are based on his lectures.20. If you have no change for the parking meter, go into the restaurant right across the street. You will probably be able to change a dollar bill.Part 3. 3. Exercises.1. My family. Listen to the following conversation about Simon’s family. And then choose the best answer to each question you hear.W: Hello, Simon. I’d like to talk to you about your family.M: Well, probably the most important influence in my life was my family. Not just my mother and father, but my extended family. I grew up very close to them. I had never really sawpeople out besides my family. And we lived together in a 3 generation house.W: Three generations in one house? That’s am azing!M: I remember feeling when I was in the car, and we were going some place with my parents and grand-parents. I used to feel sorry for all the other children on the street, because they weren’t going anywhere with their own families. So I was very h appy.W: Weren’t there ever any problems with you all live in the same house?M: Well, there was a time when I was in college. And you see my father always wanted his children with him. He was actually more protective of us than my mother was. And I remember I had a big project to do for school. And they were going away for the weekend, and I had decided that I wasn’t going to go because I needed to do my work. And this caused a terrible problem. And I did end up going because my father was so upset. So I think of course as I got older I started to realize that I had to live my own life. But it wasn’t that easy. W: How many children were there?M: Well, I was the oldest of three boys. And of course we used to dance and roller-skate in the basement and pl ay together, I didn’t play with children on my block very much.W: It sounds like you had a really good up-bringing.M: Well, I had very positive feelings about my family. And the most positive feeling is love. What I learned from different people in my family and perhaps some of my best traits, my father was a very generous person, and I learned that you should care about other people. Questions:1) Which of the following statements is true about Simon’s family?2) According Simon what was the problem with his family?3) How many children were there in Simon’s family?4) Simon says he has very positive feelings about his family. What is the most positive feeling according to him?2. Growing up in the single parent house hold. This is a conversation about a single parent family. Listen and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.W: Michael, I know you grew up in a single parent house hold. Can you tell me about your family?M: OK. My mother and father migrated to the US from Mexico when I was 5 years old, and my sister was 3. But then my mother left my father, so it was just my mother, my sister and myself. And my mother was a garnered worker. You know, sewing. But that industry is seasonal. So when there was work she worked a lot, then she would find people to take care of us until she got home. When we were a little older we pretty much took care of ourselves. W: Did you play with other kids in the neighborhood much?M: Oh, yeah, there was a good stretch when I was in junior high school and played out in the street a lot. After school I would be out and just play stick ball, marbles, yoyo, just ran around the neighborhood.W: What kind of lessons do you think you learn from your mother?M: Well, I guess there were 2 things. The first thing I remember is being taught to pretty much take care of myself. You know, picking up after yourself around the house. And I remember her teaching me cooking, cleaning, and ironing, and I remember running errands because in dinner time there was always something she had forgotten to get.W: You said you learned 2 lessons.M: I guess the other lesson was just, you know, how important it is to get an education. I remember she wanted us to learn Spanish, so she bought a blackboard and started teaching us in the house.W: Well, Michael, over the past generation or so, family structures has changed a lot. How important do you think these changes are?M: Well, I don’t really know if it has changed that much. Sure, there has been an increasing single par ent households. But I don’t know if the family has really changed. But I do think is important is having a person in the family who does what has to be done to show you the right way, so that you get an education, moral instruction, religious outlook, some positive influences in you life, and anger in your life. So, for example, school was very influential in my life. There were enough good teachers to really point me in the right direction. It’s not just what you get in the home, but other positive influences as well.Questions:1) Who compose Michael’s family when his parents separated?2) What was his mother’s job at that time?3) Michael says he learned 2 lessons from his mother, what was the first lesson?4) What was the second lesson he learned from his mother?5) Which of the following statements is true about Michael’s life?3. Is there any advice you could give parents? This is a conversation about adolescence. Listen and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.W: Peter, they say that adolescence is the time when people begin to get most pressure from their peers. Do you think that’s true?M: What I have seen is that adolescence is the time when the pressure begins to shift from the family and the school to friends. I think it begins about 11, but comes into full bloom at about 13, 14.W: What actually happens then?M: Well, the first thing you see is that adolescence begins to make fashion statements. And certainly those ideas don’t come from you. You can tell at a glance that they don’t come from you, like wearing baggy pants that look like it falling down, and piercing their ears. My younger son began to ask if he could dye his hair blue.W: And what did you say?M: We said when he was a little older, he could make that decision, with the hope that that fad would have passed out of style.W: OK, but where would you draw the line? I mean you let him wear baggy pants, but would you let him dye his hair?M: I think in the end I would, but not without a fight.W: So what other things happen?M: Well, as the kids get older you start to lose them, because they are always talking on the phone or talking on line or doing other things. Even when they are home they are in their room most of the time talking on the phone and not just talking on the phone, they might be talking to one person on the phone and to other people on line. And the only thing you know for sure is they are not talking to you.W: Do you think this is all normal behavior? I mean should you be trying to monitor it?M: I think both. It’s healthy to develop your own values, your own tastes. But I also think thatparents should be monitoring it. When it’s a question of fashion, that’s OK. Where you draw the line is when they are doing something dangerous or illegal, drugs, smoking, drinking. W: Is there any advice you could give parents?M: Well, one thing is to think back to your own experiences as a teenager. I must say I find myself repeating the same annoying language my father used with me. I have to try to remember not to do that.W: So how you talked to your kids is important.M: Yes, and it’s hard to watch your kids doing things you don’t want them to do. For example, my kids are into video games. And I can’t find any value whatsoever in these games. But I think you don’t have to like everything your kids do, as long as it’s not dangerous or illegal. Questions:1) What are they talking about in the short conversation?2) According to the conversation adolescence likes to do several things. Which of the following is not one of these things?3) Apart from arguments with their kids, what other things happen to parents as their children get older?4) What is the parents’ right attitude towards such behavior of their kids?5) What advice does the man give to parents at the end of the conversation?Part four. Listening and translation. 3. Exercises.1. Sentence translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it. One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper.2) Even a small flat in London without a garden costs quite a lot to rent. With the same money you can get a little house in the country with a garden of your own.3) A total of 442 manufacturers from over 10 countries and regions including China’s Hongkong, Germany, India, Korea, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom, set up 560 boosts to show case their latest range of merchandises.4) Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women. Yet recent surveys indicate that many women continue to underestimate the threat of heart disease.5) Two teenage boys were arrested for setting their school on fire. They entered the school after classes were over. And set fire to the teacher’s lounge. Luckily no one was hurt.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) Because of the energy crisis, scientists have become increasingly interested in the potential of solar energy. The problem that solar energy researchers face is how to harness the sun’s energy effectively and inexpensively. All the useful energy at the surface o f the earth comes from the activity of the sun. The sun heats and feeds mankind. Each year it provides men with 200 million tons of grain, and nearly 10 million tons of wood.2) As one of the largest trade fairs in London for Asian made toys, gifts and household products, the Asia expo has successfully helped thousands of Asian suppliers link up with their numerous European buyers in the past 7 years. This year, the 7th Asia expo was held from Jan 30th to Feb 2ed at Olympia Exhibition Center London. It accommodated 604 exhibitors from China, Korea, Vie Nam, India, and many other Asian countries in a total of631 boods displaying high quality Asian products.Unit fourPart one How children learn social behaviorReinforcement加固; 加强; 增援.DessertTo socialize with（同他人）来往, 交往, 交际/使（某人）适应社会生活Controversial引起或可能引起争论的CookieHouseholdChoreTrash拙劣的材料﹑作品/垃圾; 废物/没出息的人To spank掴（尤指小孩）（尤指打屁股惩罚）: spank a child's bottom掴小孩的屁股.Part twoTo stand up for defend them and make your feelings or opinions very clear= stick up for Lobby（入口的）厅堂; 前厅/游说（政治家等）支持或反对某立法议案Auditor审计员; 查帐人To call in question ask questionFor goodTo lay off 解雇All butBristol布里斯托尔英格兰西南部工业港口城市Part threeGarment（一件）衣服In spring nature wears a new garment. 春天, 大自然披上了新装Stickball A form of baseballMarble大理石Yo-yo专利名悠悠（玩具, 为木制或塑料制两厚圆盘, 中间有一深沟连接一绳, 用手指抻绳可使之沿绳上下移动Anchor /æŋkə(r); ˋæŋkɚ/抛锚; 用锚固装置固定（某物）anchor man主持人,主力Roller-skate shoes with four small wheels 溜冰鞋Upbringing儿童期的教养; 抚育; 养育Extended family 子孙几代组成的大家庭Mexico 墨西哥（天主教西班牙语90 m/population 是美国人和西班牙人结合的后裔food&language 对美国文化影响大）Part FourTo harness类似马具的装备（如降落伞背带或幼童的系带）、控制及利用（自然界的力量）以产生电能等To showcase displayed, especially to advantageTo accommodate 住宿、迁就; 迎合、准予或提供某人（某事物）、顺应（某事物[某人]）; Olympia Exhibition Centre in London 伦敦奥林匹亚展览中心Flat garden rent442 Manufacturer 厂商set up 560 booths 展台to showcase their latest range of merchandises 展示他们的最新产品heart disease the leading cause of ……..最大的因素underestimate the threat of 低估。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit 5
Unit 5. Part one. The inhabitants of a small island.2. Exercises. 1. Listen to the passage about the life on a small island and then answer the following questions.The inhabitants of a small island in the South Pacific discovered a plant which contained a powerful drug. This drug made it more difficult for them to think rationally. It stops them worrying about the future, and enables them to forget all their problems. At the same time it made it much easier for them to relax and enjoy themselves. So much so indeed that the whole population of the islands stopped working and spent all their time singing dancing and looking at the sea. Unfortunately this had a very bad effect on the country’s economy, and people began to run short of food. This however didn’t discourage the people from taking the drug. The prime minister made speeches on the TV, warning them about the drug. But nobody took any notice. And before long the economy was in ruins. This forced the government to make the drug illegal. But that only made the situation worse. The law couldn’t prevent the people from taking the drug which grew wild all over the island. On the contrary the fact that the drug was illegal merely encouraged people to take it. Eventually the government found a better solution. They exported the drug to other countries. This saved the islanders from having to work more than one day a week, and allowed them to spend the rest of their time sitting in the sun without a care of the world.2. Listen again and then supply the missing information in the following passage.Part 2. Statements. 2. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer which is closest in meaning to the statements you hear.1. Since the 1990s I have been to the southern part of Europe several times. But I wouldn’t mind another package holiday in Spain.2. If Tom could have repaired the roof of his own house he wouldn’t have called in a builder and paid him a packet.3. Jane said that she would be happy to come to our graduation. But she has to work on her assignment every evening this week.4. I am kind of busy now and have no time to look at this proposal for you. How does late this afternoon sound?5. I am not the only one in the school of economics to graduate with honors. There are a number of others.6. Do you really ask me to cook for the children over the weekend? To be frank with you I would rather do anything but cook.7. You have decided to take another semester of biology. You must be kidding. I know you didn’t even take the introductory course.8. In my garden there are a great variety of plants. I grow some plants for their flowers and others for their leaves.9. The other day Sally felt greatly embarrassed in the bank branch, because her check bounced with so many people looking at her strangely.10. I have known Jack for so many years. If I had known he was in the hospital I would have visited him.11. The earliest flight from Washington to New York is a t 6 o’clock. If that’s full there is another one at 7 o’clock.12. Alice is now taking an intensive spoken English course but her writing has obviouslyimproved since she started to focus on written English.13. These 2 months I had been doing a part time teaching job, so I have enough money to last the rest of the semester.14. The summer position we advertized in the paper is still available. If you are interested why don’t you come to our office for an interview?15. I spent the whole weekend totally absorbed in this biography. And I still haven’t finished reading it.16. The woman must have been unfairly fined. She was just not strong enough to have caused so much damage.17. Bored without those poorly constructed plots and unrealistic characters I never want to see another film about space travel.18. People staying too long playing games in front of a computer, do so at the risk of their own health.19. I hear that Michel turned down that job. Well, the hours were convenient, but she wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.20. Tom sees no need of owning a car. He would sooner do without a car than pay all that money for one.Part 3. 1. A tiny village in France. Listen to the following passage about a small village and then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.Once every year for the last few years we have visited our friends in a small tiny little village in the middle of France. And they bought a cowshed, and it was literally a cowshed not fit to live in. And they have gradually ma de it better and renovated it. And it’s in a beautiful position. It’s on the top of a hill. And for miles around you can see this beautiful countryside. And I think only one another house. So you do need a car and you take the car into the tiny little village where there are about 4 or 5 shops and a very nice restaurant where you can go and have a 5 course meal for very little money. And also near is a very big lake, because this place is in the DorDon, and there are lots of lakes there. And we go there most afternoons and wind surf and sail. Also there is a very nice market, French Market, there once a week, where you get lovely parties, lovely fresh fish, really good fresh fish and lovely bowls and baskets which the local people have made. I like this part of France very much. But I think it’s a shame that there are too many English people there.Questions:1) How often does the speaker visit his friends in France?2) In which part of France do his friends live?3) What was their house before they modernized it?4) Where is the house located?5) According to the passage which of the following statements is not true?2. I came from a small town. Listen to the following passage about a town in the US, and then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.I come from a place, I come from the northern United States, Rochester Minnesota. It’s a town of about 50,000 people. And it’s a very clean town. It’s an ordinary town, fairly wealthy, but it’s a bit strange because there are a lot of transience,a lot of people who don’t live there. It’s the home of mild clinic. So there are thousands and thousands of people who come every year. The other thing is there are also a lot of foreign residents, a lot of doctors and nursesare from other countries, and so it makes what could be a really dull mid-west town something special. The library is very good. Cultural events are much more interesting than the rest of Minnesota, and actually it’s not a bad place to grow up. On the other hand I was dying to leave there. And all I could think of was getting away from the mid-west in the cold winters. You have about 6 months when it’s almost too cold to go outside. A lot of the buildings are designed so that you can walk from one to the other underground. There is a big pedestrian subway system so you can avoid all these snow.Questions:1) According to the passage what is unusual about the town as described by the speaker?2) About how many people are there in the town?3) Who are the foreign residents in the town?4) In which parts of the United States is the town situated?5) How does the speaker feel about being a child there?6) How did the people in the town avoid the snow?3. What kind of city is it? Listen to the following passage about Tokyo. And then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.What kind of city is it? It’s a very modern city. I expected that Tokyo would be quite old. But there are very few parts of it which are old in fact at all. Because it was fire bombed during the second world war by the Americans. There are one or two temples that survived, but basically it’s a city that’s being built since 1945. A lot of it is low rise, one, two, three storeys houses because of the earthquake danger, because it gets lots of earthquakes. Once you have mastered a little bit of Japanese it’s relatively easy to get around Tokyo, because they get excellent subway system and it’s quick and easy to get around. The problem is of course Tokyo is the city of 13,14,15 million people and they all want to get around at exactly the same time. So especially if you are travelling in the rush hours, 8 o’clock in the morning, 5 o’clock at night, it is a question in many of the big stations being pushed onto the train. They paid students a bit of pocket money to do this. Right in the center of Tokyo is the Imperial Palace. And that’s set in delightful gardens, but it is completely closed to the public, so nobody have seen it. In the rest of Tokyo there are 10, 12 public gardens but they tend to get very filled up of people especially during national holidays. Other than that it’s just street after street, and block after block very similar houses as I say one or two storied houses which just go on and on for mile after mile, because Tokyo extends hundreds of square miles, a massive city.Questions:1) What’s special with most of the buildings in Tokyo?2) Why is it relatively easy to get around Tokyo according to the speaker?3) How do you get on the trains in the busy periods of the day?4) Why is it a problem to go to the public gardens?5) In which part of Tokyo is the Imperial Palace located?Part 4. Listening and translation. 2. Exercises.1. Sentence translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) I am afraid we will have to change our appointment for tomorrow morning. Something unexpected came up. And I have to handle that first.2) We wish to get in touch with the local firm and set up a joint venture. We are planning to expand into the Asian market.3) I can’t decide now. I’ll have to phone my head office and inquire before I can give you a definite answer.4) The meeting was cancelled because the chairman of the board came down with the flu. He will stay away from his office for the next 2 or 3 days.5) Over 1 billion people world wide are over-weight. And that number will increase to 1.5 billion by 2015 unless current trends are reversed.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) Now in this industrial world people are inclined to choose material possessions. This is true of doctors too. The high income of doctor is the envy of the other people. Many high school graduates are eager to get into medical colleges, and countless girls consider doctors to be their best choice of husbands. For many years the public has charged that doctors in public hospitals demand money from patients. The amount of money the patients give determines the kind of treatment they receive.2) Products of our company received considerable attention of the exhibition visitors. We held many efficient business meetings and our stand was visited by over 6000 people. We established new business net works. After the exhibition we continued working on contact established during the event. We are very happy with the results of participation. The results are very important for us that the exhibition was held in a new exhibition hall. It was very light and spacious and is very convenient both for exhibitors and visitors.Unit FivePart one the inhabitants居民, 住户, 栖息的动物of a Small IslandRationally / `ræʃənəli /To discourage from使某人丧失（做某事的）信心; 使某人泄气Part twoWith honorsTo bounce使某物）（碰到硬物）弹回Part threeCowshed 牛棚LiterallyTo renovate / renəveɪt; ˋrɛnəvet/修复（尤指旧建筑物）; 整修To windsurf 划帆板帆板运动windsurfingTransient短暂的; 片刻的; 转瞬即逝的:Pedestrian pəˋdɛstrɪən subway为行人而设的地铁To firebomb A bomb used to start a fireDordogne 法国西南部，河名，英国旅游者喜欢的地方Pate头; 脑袋，肉酱; 鱼酱Minnesota in the US 工业，农业（milk）Mayo a famous US surgeonPart fourVenture工作项目或事业; （尤指有风险的）商业, 企业at a `venture (fml 文) at random; Joint venture 合资企业by chance 随便地; 碰运气地.In this industrialized world 工业化社会Be inclined to 倾向于Material possessions 物质财产High incomeEnvyHigh school graduate 高中毕业生Medical collegeCountless girl 无数的女孩Public hospital 公立医院Charge 指控The amount of money the patients give determines the kind of treatment they receive. 病人支付多少钱决定了他们接受何种治疗ProductsReceive considerable attention 获得广泛关注Hold efficient business meetings 举行高效的商务会谈Establish Business networks业务网络Continue working on contacts established during the event 与新建的客户保持密切的联系Results of our participation参展的成果Exhibitor 展商visitors 参观者light and spacious 宽敞明亮Enquire 咨询Come down with the flu 染上流感病倒了He will stay away from his office 病假休息。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit 10
Unit ten. Part one. We are surrounded by news. 2. Exercises.1. This is a talk about the work of a journalist. Listen and supply the missing words you hear from the talk.Nowadays more than ever before we are surrounded by news. You can get the news on radio, on television, in newspapers, and on the internet. In fact so many new stories appear everyday that is impossible to keep up with them. And behind all of these stories there is a journalist. First of all there are different kinds of journalists like entertainment journalists, sports journalists, and crime journalists. And they all work hard to deliver the news 24 hours a day. So how exactly do they find and write stories? Let’s look at the work of one type of journalist, a city reporter. Sometimes journalists are called reporters because they report the news. So a city reporter is a person assigned to find and write stories about local news. How does the reporter do her work? Well, to begin with she should be in contact with lots of different organizations, the local police, and fire apartments, the offices of local politicians, and religious and civic organizations in the neighborhood. Once the reporter had a good relationship wi th these organizations she can call them to see what’s happening or they might call her to tell her about something that’s going on. There are two kinds of story she could write about. The first is a planned event for which the reporter can anticipate many of the details. For example, a politician could be opening a new department store. The second is an unplanned event. For example, a fire or a crime. Usually unplanned events are more exciting.2. Listen to a talk about the types of news and then provide the missing information in the spaces given below.Let’s look at one kind of unplanned event, a crime. Imagine that a fight breaks up between 4 men in a neighborhood bar, and one of the men threatens another with a knife. The reporter will probably see a few lines about the crime in the police log. When she knows what happened she can go to the scene of the crime and interview people. The first person she will want to interview is a police officer. So that she can get the facts. There are four very important facts that every reader wants to know at the beginning of every story. One, what happened? Two, when did it happen? Three, where did it happen? And four, who was involved? Once the reporter has the basic facts of the story she can begin to interviewwit nesses. When you are interviewing witnesses it’s very important to get each witnesses full name and some other details, perhaps the person’s job or age. These details will make the story more interesting and credible. However, it’s important not to report too much personal information or anything that is scandaless. When the reporter has finished interviewing people she will go back to the news room and write the story. At that point she might talk to her editor to decide whether she has a good story. Together the reporter and editor must decide whether the reporter has enough facts and material to make a good story. Is it clear what happened and why?Part 2. Statements. 2. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer that is closest in meaning to each statement you hear.1. In spite of the repeated complaints lodged by the local residents the noise of the construction site disturbed the people in the neighbor-hood.2. Charles is going to France for a short stay. In order to reduce the travelling expenses he paid for the airplane tickets 2 months in advance.3. It was Christmas and most people stayed in for family reunion. There was little traffic. So Mary got home in half the usual time.4. Peter often has a lot of good ideas and starts to implement them but he rarely follows them through to completion.5. If this weather keeps up you’d better buy a warmer coat. Spring is still a long way off, you know.6. Don’t report your wallets stolen to the campus security office before you have checked your car or our jacket pocket everywhere.7. I hear that Pocker Electronic is going to be holding interviews on campus next week. I’d like to talk to them and drop off my resume.8. Anybody who has seen the photograph will feel amazed how much the boy takes after his father who is a well-known lawyer in town.9. If the students don’t like the canteen food they can always buy a meal at one of the nearby restaurants, though they will have to pay a little bit more.10. The storm was much stronger than we had originally expected, causing extensive damage in this part of the coastal region.11. Hello, this is doctor Graze’s office, we are calling to remind you of your 4:15 appointment for your annual check-up tomorrow.12. My friend Rosy who had been teaching chemistry at a local high school for 10 years got a job with a drug company.13. Thank you for saying that my apartment looks great, but I didn’t paint it myself. I had it done professionally.14. Though I am not very much interested in politics, political topics are a source of many heated discussions among my friends.15. Doris would like to see your photographs from Australia. And so would I. You and your wife must have an excellent time there.16. We haven’t decided what to call the newly built stadium of o ur university. No one has come up with anything yet.17. These trees next to my house are beautiful and they are useful. They cut down the need for air-conditioning.18. The strike of the air control workers throughout the country brought air travel to a standstill. All domestic and international flights have been canceled or delayed.19. I telephoned the garage and they said that this car was so damaged that it is beyond repair. It will have to be scrapped.20. We went down town last weekend and attended a concert. The foreign orchestra performed well at the concert and got a good review in the newspaper.Part three. 3. Exercises. 1. I’d like to get your opinion about the news. This is a short conversation about the news in a newspaper. Listen and choose the best answer to each question you hear.1. I’d like to get your opinion about the news.W: Hi, Brown, I’d like to get your opinion about the news.M: OK. Well, I get most of my news on the internet. But I read papers too.W: And what do you think about the news in the newspaper?M: What I noticed about the papers is that the news is really depressing, especially the main stories. You have bombings, and accidents, and people killing people. I find more and more that the news in the United States i s getting focused on negative things. It’s always a disasterof some sort.W: So you think it’s very negative.M: Yeah. And there is something else. I’d like to read about international news. But it seems that people hear aren’t really that interested in it. I read somewhere I can’t remember that it is a prestige thing to cover the international news.W: And you don’t think people in the United States like the international news.M: No, I don’t. But because I have lived in so many countries around the w orld I am interested in international news. The news in Korea is from everywhere, the United States, Europe, Japan, China. Anyway what I like about newspapers are the arts and cultural sections, and the human interests stories which can be really up-liftin g. I’d like to read about people. For example, there was a story about some crime in the park, but now they are examining that case again. And it turns out that the five young people who they thought did it might be innocent actually. It was shocking that the judicial system had failed in the beginning. But I am glad they finally found out that those young people were innocent.W: So you liked that story.M: Yeah, I mean that kind of news. People could actually read it and feel positive like you could really improve the system or whatever compared to the news that is depressing. You feel helpless. You can’t do anything about it.Questions:1) What’s Brown’s opinion about the news in the newspaper?2) What type of news does Brown like to read about?3) Why is he interested in international news?4) Brown likes several sections in newspapers. Which of the following is not one of those sections?5) Which of the following statements is true about Brown?2. How do you become a foreign correspondent? Listen to the interview with a journalist and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.W: How do become a foreign correspondent?M: Usually you have to start at the beginning. That is you have to begin as a journalist of some sort on a local newspaper, a local radio station, maybe on this small magazine workyou way up. Now there aren't that many organizations which have large numbers of foreign correspondents. So you also have to sort of work with that aim in mind. Another way of doing it is to work abroad and work as a free-lance what we call a stringer, that’s somebody who sells stories and gets paid by the price to newspapers and magazines, and so on, and hoping to build up a reputation that way, and eventually to be offered a full time job. And that sometimes works. But I think to be honest, most people just drift into being foreign correspondents.W: What qualifications do you need? For example, a degree?M: I don’t really know what qualifications as such. I mean obviously a degree in moder n languages or political science or economics would be very useful. But a degree in itself probably won’t be enough to make an editor to decide to send you abroad. So it’s difficult to define precise qualities. You are going to need stamina, and ability to assimilate information quickly and accurately, and then produce stories which fit the style of the newspaper or radio or television station you work for. But there is no list of qualifications that an editor is going to be looking for when he is trying to appoint a new correspondent to a particular place. And so it often becomes a fairly personal choice I think.Questions:1) What’s the interview mainly about?2) According to the interview if you want to become a foreign correspondent you have to do something as a start. Which of the following is not one of these things mentioned in the interview?3) According to the interview what qualifications are needed for being a foreign correspondent?4) Which of the following statements is true when an editor is trying to appoint a foreign correspondent?中级口译听力教程第三版5AAn intermediate course of English listening. Third edition.Unit 10. Part 3. 3. Advertising is part of our daily lives. Listen to a passage about advertising and then provide the missing information in the spaces given below.Advertising is part of our daily lives. To realize this fact you have only to live through themagazine or newspaper, or count the radio or television commercials that you hear in one evening. Most people see and hear several hundred advertizing messages everyday. And people respond to the many devices that advertisers use to gain their attention. Advertizing is a big business, and to many people a fascinating business filled with attraction and excitement. It is part literature, part art, and part show business. Advertizing is the difficult business of bringing information to great numbers of people. The purpose of an advertisement is to make people respond. To make them react to an idea, such as helping prevent forest fires, or to make them want to buy a certain product or service. At the beginning of the 20th century, advertizing was described as salesmanship imprint. If this definition work expanded to include radio and television, it would still stand today. The most effective way to sell something is through person to person contact. But the cost of person to person selling is high, because it takes a great deal of time. It increases the cost of the product or service. Advertising distributes the selling message to many people at one time. The first printed advertisement in the English language appeared in 1478. This early ad was the work of England’s first printer. He used it to advertize religious books from his own workshop. He posted small printed notices along London’s main streets. Besides advertising his product he identified his shop with a red stripe shield so that customers could find it easily.Part four. Listening and translation. 2. Exercises.1. Sentence translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) Shirley, the best course of action would be to consult your lawyer before you sign the contract. Anyway, this is a big contract, and it is vital for your company.2) We can definitely assum e that this year’s show has been a huge success for the exhibitors, and that the fare has given the economy a significant impulse.3) I have certain reservations about setting up a branch in that area. It may be very difficult to expand into the market there.4) People have grown accustomed in recent years to higher and higher rates of inflation though sometimes they still make complaints.5) The success of any retail store depends largely on its sales workers. Courteous and efficient service from behind the counter does much to build up the store’s reputation.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) My car is always breaking down. I have so much trouble with it. I wish there were some kind of device that would monitor the different parts of your car. You know, some kind of machine that will tell you when the engine is not working well or there are any problems of the brak es. That way I wouldn’t have to worry about my car. I could just take it to the garage right away and get it fixed.2) In this talk I would like to deal with the sources of the strength of the trade union movements in Britain. Trade unions in Britain are generally believed nowadays to be in a position of great political strength. What is this strength based on? I am going to suggest that it is based on three things, political power, economic power, and the protection of the law.Unit tenPart One We are surrounded by NewsTo assign分配给某人一部分工作去做或一份东西去使用/指定某人做一工作或任一职务; 委派, 选派某人/指定（时间﹑地点）; 确定（原因）/将（财产﹑权利等）转让予某人; 过户予某人.Civic集镇的; 城市的; 市的/公民的; 公民身分的; 市民的To anticipate预见到（要发生的事或需要做的事）而采取措施/先（於别人而）做（某事）; 抢先於（某人[某事物/期望, 预料（某事物/预先处理或提前使用（某事物Police log警方日志Witness事故（现场）的目击者/（在法庭上经宣誓的）证人/证词（尤指法庭中的）; 证明; 证据:Credible可信的; 可靠的Scandalous adj. 不体面的, 可耻的, 可恶的Part twoTo take after 照顾/与... 相像Canteen工厂﹑办事处﹑学校等的）食堂./ 一套刀﹑叉﹑勺的）餐具箱/士兵或露营者的）水壶.Part threeTake... with a grain of salt 不能完全相信Biased adj. 有偏见的Prestige 威望，影响力Uplifting adj. 令人振奋的Judicial法庭的; 司法的; 法官的; 审判的/善於判断的; 有判断力的; 明断的; 公正的Crossword puzzle纵横填字字谜Part fourCourteous彬彬有礼的; 客气的1.Surely the best course of action would be to consult your lawyer before you signthe contract. Anyway this is a big contract and is vital for your company. 在你签订合同之前，最好的做法当然是咨询你的律师。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit 15
Unit 15. Part one. First aid. 2. Exercises.1. Listen to the passage about first aid. And then choose the best answer to each question you hear.The most important thing about first aid is to do only what is necessary, but to do that is carefully and quickly as you can. When an accident happens, don’t rush or get exited. Stop and think first. If the injured person is in no immediate danger from fire, water or traffic, leave him lying where he is. A rolled up cope or pull over placed under his head and a cope blanket over him is the best treatment you can give while waiting for help. If the person is unconscious, loosening his clothing and especially around the neck. If an arm or leg lies awkwardly or looks out of shape, trying not to move it. Remember that you can do a lot of harm by trying to do too much. Of course there are times when you can’t wait for help, and you must do the best you can until a doctor or ambulance arrives. If the injured person has stopped breathing, you must start artificial respiration as soon as possible. If he is bleeding badly you must act immediately to stop the flow of blood. If he can’t stand the side of blood, take a few deep breath through your mouth, this will enable you to think clearly and act calmly.Questions:1) What is the most important thing about first aid?2) What should we do if the injured person is in no immediate danger?3) Which of the following is not an act of first aid?2. Listen again and supply the missing information in the following passage.Part two. Statements. 2. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the statement you hear.1) I am really not interested in seeing that American film, although it has already won so many awards on international film festivals.2) As more and more people come to big cities, it’s difficult for me to find affordable housing in New York.3) After we had waited for more than 2 hours, the airport announced that our flight to Sydney would depart in a few minutes.4) According to the company board it was necessary to postpone the annual general meetingof share holders.5) As the head of the financial department of this company, he never manages to hand in his budget reports on time.6) In the restaurant where I often go with my wife the unhappy dinner had the undercooked meat sent back to the chef yesterday evening.7) The coat I tried on was really nice and reasonably priced, I would have bought it right away if they had my size.8) Rarely do new employees take such initiatives as Mr. Jonson does. Usually they will wait until they get familiar with what was going on in the organization.9) The auto mechanic indicated that the repairs to my car would be quite expensive. So I bought a new car instead.10) She is considering taking a part time job. Next semester tuitions will be increased more than she can afford.11) My boss had me finish all the math and reports, so I was so late in getting home from work these several days.12) He’s got a dental appointment for tomorrow afternoon, so I am afraid he can’t come to this meeting.13) It’s impossible for me to read all the books on the reading list within such a short time, because there are more than 50.14) Do you want me to recommend a hotel in New York? Well, I can think of several. What’s your budget like?15) Unfortunately he didn’t get high scores in the entrance examination. So he wasn’t admitted to the university he was planning to extend.16) He has to spend 2 days every week off campus to supplement his scholarship, he has a part time job in the law firm down town.17) Did you hear the weather report for today? The temperature is going to be so high that they recommend stay indoors as best you can.18) We really ought to take some of the furniture out of here, or maybe we should look for a bigger apartment.19) I’d like to inquire about some of the charges of my electricity bills. I can’t understandwhy it is so high this month.20) The medicine the doctor gave me seemed to have helped, but it’s making me awfully drowsy when I am working in the office or driving my car.中级口译听力教程第三版7AAn intermediate course of English listening. Third edition.Unit 15. Part 3. 2. Exercises.1. Next patient please. Listen to the following dialogue, and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.W: Next patient, please. Come in.M: Morning, doctor. Sorry I am a bit late. But I felt really awful when I got up.W: Don’t worry. It’s Mr. Barnes, isn’t it?M: That’s right.W: Is that BARNES?M: Yes, it is.W: Right. Now, what seems to be the trouble?M: Well, I have had this awful flu and a terrible cough.W: I see. How long have you been feeling like this?M: Oh, about 3 or 4 days I suppose.W: And have you been taking any medication?M: Just the normal things, aspirins, lemon, and hot drinks, but it hasn’t done any good.W: Are you a smoker?M: No, I gave up 3 years ago.W: Have you had a temperature?M: Yes, for the last couple of days or so.W: OK, I will just take a look at your chest. Take off your pull-over and jacket, please. Right, now breathe in and out slowly. Then again. Good, once more. That’s it. Pop your clothes back on.M: Thank you.W: Well, it looks as if you got touch brown kidus. I will give you some cough mixture and a prescription for course antibiotics as well. Take one capsule every 8 hours for the next 5 days. M: OK, doctor. What about going to work?W: No, you will have to spend a couple of days in bed until it clears up.Questions:1) What’s wrong with the man?2) Why did he apologize?3) What’s the man’s name?4) When did the man give up smoking?5) Which of the following symptoms does the man not exhibit?6) What was the man most probably suffering from?7) Which of the following is not the woman doctor tells the man to do?2. First aid for young children. Listen to the following talk about first aid for young children.And then choose the best answer to each question you hear.As any parent will tell you small cuts and minor grazers are unavoidable among small children. Such cuts and grazers were usually needed little or no treatment. The bleeding will clean the wound naturally and it should stop within a few minutes as the blood clots and dries. More serious cuts may need to be gentler cleaned with soft cotton and warm water. They should then be dressed with a clean cotton bandage. Follow this simple check list of questions. Ask yourself each of these questions in order to make sure you treat cuts and grazers properly. Firstly, is the cut on the face. If it is, call a doctor as soon as possible, especially if the eyes injured. Secondly, is the cut near the eye. If it is, put a clean piece of cotton wool over it and press it on firmly for about 5 minutes. Thirdly, ask yourself if the cut is still bleeding badly. If it is, dress it with a clean cotton bandage and call a doctor as soon as possible. Fourthly, is the cut a deep one and is it wide open. If it is, clean the cut gently with clean cotton wool and a little warm water then hold it close with an adhesive dressing. Fifth question, was the cut made by a nail or a long sharp piece of wood. If it was, there may be some dirt in the cut. Let it bleed for a while to clean itself. Then clean it with cotton wool and warm water and dress it with a clean cotton bandage. Finally, don’t forget that young children can become very easily upset or shocked by a cut, especially if it is a serious one. Try to keep them calm and quiet. Don’t give them anything to drink but keep their lips wet with a little water.Questions:1) What should you do if a child is cut near the eye?2) What should you do with a very deep cut?3) What should you do if the child is nervous or upset?3. How to keep fit? Listen to the following interview and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.W: Could you tell how we should keep fit?M: Well, really what we should do is to try to keep fit or round. Now what do I mean by that?I mean such things as keeping up our strength and our suppleness and our stamina. Now you may say why do we need all 3 of those things? Well, strength is usually really just so that we don’t strain muscles or pull ligaments and tendons when we suddenly have to do somethi ng and be energetic, like to lift a heavy suitcase or perhaps shift a wardrobe or even get out of a chair or a bath. Suppleness is important obviously, so that you can bend and move freely and reach things, again without injuring yourself. And stamina is particularly important so that you can sought of keep going without losing breath, so you have endurance. One other great plus about developing stamina, is that you maintain your stamina over a period of years. It actually has an affect of protecting the heart against heart disease.W: So out of those three which is most important?M: Well, it depends who you are, and what you want to do. I mean the reason for keeping fit is to keep it for your way of life, the life you choose. Now you may say, “Well, if I choose the sort of flop about in an armchair all day watching tele, I don’t need to keep very fit, do I?” Well, that’s unfortunately not true, because there are always times when you have to make a little bit of extra amount on your body by force of circumstance. You may have to suddenly lift something heavy, or move something, or may have to run for a bus or whatever, in which case you do yourself at injury, and you may even actually harm something important likeyour heart. So it is important to actually try to keep your fitness a little ahead of the sort of way of life that you have. Just to push yourself, just that little bit harder, and get yourself just that little bit fitter.Questions:1) According to the man being interviewed, for which group of people is keeping fit important?2) According to the man being interviewed, which of the following factors is not included in the idea of keeping fit?3) Which of the following is more important for protecting your heart?4) Which of the following is not true according to the interview?Part four. Listening and translation. 2. Exercises. 1. Sentence translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1. Sentence translation.1) Railway service is now being improved in many parts of the world to meet competition from road and air transport.2) Reducing population growth rate is particularly important for developing countries, because their economies cannot support too many people.3) Com puter games can improve children’s health despite research that shows excessive playing causes aggression in the young a new study claims today.4) Researchers have found that women and men do with pains differently. Women tend to focus on the emotional aspects of pain, while men tend to concentrate on the physical sensations.5) As we enter 2007 the economic growth is stable. More than 7 million jobs have been created since August 2006 and inflation and interest rates are low.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) On a whole, I find television commercials extremely annoying. I mean you are watching a film on television perhaps, and suddenly you are interrupted by the stupid commercials with a silly format which has nothing to do with the film you are watching. And it can completely destroy your concentration. That really irritates me.2) Mm, my favorite kind of clothing is T-shirts and jeans. And, you know, pink is popular now again. I love pink. And I kind of like baggy jeans and platform shoes. I am kind of shorts, you know, I love wearing platform shoes and something comfortable, but yet really cool. And you know some kind of clothing that people notice me in. That’s the kind of clothing I like.Unit fifteenPart one First Aid Emergency treatmentPullover 紧身羊毛衫Respiration呼吸; 一次呼吸respiration rate呼吸率Part twoChef厨师; （尤指饭店的）厨师长Initiative n. 为解决困难而采取的行动/ the initiative [sing] power or right to take action 采取行动的力量或权利; 主动权/主动性; 自发性; 积极性To supplement to sthPart threeMedication The act or process of treating with medicine.To pop on ????Bronchitis支气管炎brɔŋkaɪtɪsCough mixtureCough medicine is liquid medicine that you take when you have a cough. Antibiotics抗菌素, 抗生素（如青霉素）; 抗菌的; 抗生的.CapsuleTo clear upTo clear up a medical problem, infection, or disease means to cure it or get rid of it. If a medical problem clears up, it goes away.Antibiotics should be used to clear up the infection...Acne often clears up after the first three months of pregnancy.Graze指牛﹑羊等）吃青草/（在田野里）放牧（牛等/v. 擦去某物的皮; 擦破To clot使某物）凝固/液体结成的）凝块Bandage ?带（包紮伤口或患处的纱布带）.Adhesive n. 胶黏剂Supple ness易弯曲的; 柔软的; 灵活的人sʌplStamina 精力; 耐力; 韧劲To strain拉紧、竭力; 用全力（做某事/因过度伸展或用力而损伤（尤指身体某部位）: strain a muscle, one's heart肌肉﹑心肌劳损Ligament韧带: tear/pull a ligament撕裂[拉伤]韧带. lɪgəməntTendon腱: strain a tendon扭伤腱EnduranceTo flop about（沉重地而不受束缚地）悬挂或摆动: flopping stirrups 垂着的马镫* Her hair flopped (about) over her shoulders. 她的头发披散在肩上. （因疲劳）重重地﹑笨拙地坐下或躺下: I'm ready to flop. 我要累倒了. （笨拙地﹑不由自主地或松弛地）移动或落下: The pile of books flopped noisily onto the floor. 那摞书劈里啪啦地散落到地上. * The fish we'd caught flopped around in the bottom of the boat. 我们捕到的鱼在船底乱蹦.Part fourTo disrupt将（某事物）弄乱; 扰乱（某事物Format书的版式, 开本, 装订方式/某事物的）总体安排﹑计画﹑设计等/ Platform shoes木屐式坡形高跟鞋/厚底鞋1. railway service is now being improved 铁路服务正在盖上meet competition from road and air transport 以适应铁路服务和空中运输的竞争2. reducing population growth rate 降低人口增长率their economies cannot support too many people. 因为他们的经济无法承担太多的人3. computer games can improve children’s health, despite research that shows excessive playing causes aggression （敌对的情绪或行为; 攻击行动）in the young, a new study claims today.今天一项新的研究宣称，尽管研究显示过度游戏会导致年轻人的激进行为，电脑游戏可以促进儿童健康。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--ST 4
中级口译听力教程第三版9AAn intermediate course of English listening. Third edition.Sample test four.Part A. Spot dictation. Directions: 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 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.Let’s face it. We all have some form of stress. Whether it’s due to work, school reports, family or relationships, we could all use a break now and then. Yet in the hustle and bustle of everyday l ife, a lot of us can’t find the time to just drop everything and take it easy. Well, what if someone told you that by just playing music from classical composers like Mozart, Strauss, or Vivaldi, you might find your job a little easier, and that you might even be able to relax. This is actually been found to be true. Listening to classical music has proven to be beneficial to learning and mind relaxation. It can also reduce our level of stress. Various studies of children have shown that those who received music education or play a musical instrument often have increased academic skills. Don Camble, author of The Mozart Effect, has dedicated himself to studying the effects of music on the mind and body. He council students that classical music playing in the background can help them concentrate for longer periods of time and memorize material more easily. He feels that Mozart’s music has a balance that makes it especially beneficial. But Camble doesn’t stop with Mozart. He says that Bach can stimulate the mind, military marches can ramp up the body and religious music can help create a meditative mood. It’s important to find what works best for your situation. So the next time you feel yourself overwhelmed with work and deadlines, or if you just find it difficult to concentrate, remember the power of the music.Part B. Listening comprehension.1. Statements. Directions: In this part of the test you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken only once. And you will not find them written on the paper. So you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in yo ur answer booklet. Now let’s begin with question number one.1) My friends thought I should have gotten rid of my old car years ago, but it turns well and I have got quite attach to it.2) You would like me to describe professor Jonson’s lectures. Well, I could never stay awake in one of his classes without first drinking at least 2 cups of coffee.3) My telephone doesn’t seem to be working. And I have lots of calls that I have to return this afternoon. Can I use yours?4) Do you have any hot water in y our dorm? Because we haven’t had any for 3 days and I hate cold showers.5) I just found out at the registration that creative writing class is full. Now I have to wait a whole year to get in.6) At the rate of it’s being used, the copier is not going to make it through the rest of the year, though it is supposed to be good for 5 years.7) The style of your suit is fine, but you might want to reconsider the choice of color. Dark blue or grey might be better for you.8) Jane has to give all presentation in history next week. She says that she is really nervous about speaking in front of everyone.9) Who told you that I am thinking about moving back into the dorm next semester? I would never give up my apartment.10) I overslept this morning, so I ran ou t of the house without listening to the forecast. That’s why I am only wearing a jacket.2. Talks and conversations. Directions: In this part of the test you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and the questions only once. When you hear a question read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following conversation.M: Is this table on the corner OK?W: Sure, we can sit here.M: Gee, you hardly got anything on your tray.W: Yeah, I guess I am just not that hungry.M: What’s the matter? Aren’t you feeling well?W: Well, I have been really feeling worried. It’s my car. It’s in the shop again.M: Oh, really! What’s wrong this time?W: I don’t know exactly. Something is wrong with the brakes I think.M: Well, ble ss that shouldn’t cost you much to fix. Parts are cheaper for all the American cars like yours. Did the mechanic say how much it would cost?W: He said he would call me with an estimate later on today.M: Watch out. He doesn’t try to take advantage of yo u.W: What did you mean?M: Well, some car mechanics if they think that someone doesn’t know much about cars they might try to overcharge that person.W: Maybe so. But I trust this guy. He was recommended by one of my neighbors. He has done some work for me in the past and his prices seemed to be reasonable.M: Oh, that’s good to know. Maybe I will try using him in the future. By the way, do you need a ride home after class today?W: Oh, I assure appreciate it. It’s really tough getting around without a car when you live off campus.Questions:11) What does the woman imply about her car?12) What does the man say about the woman’s car?13) What does the woman say about the mechanic?14) What does the man offer to do?Questions 15 to 23 are based on the following conversation.W: So, how long have you lived in New York?M: All my life. I was born here. Sounds like you are new in town.W: Two months. I just moved here from Michigan.M: Wow, that’s big change. New York must be quite a shock.W: Well, not exactly. I lived here once before when I went to the graduate school. So I guess you would say that I am used to like New York if that’s possible.M: When did you live here?W: Oh, let’s see. It must have been about 8 years ago. Boy, the city su re has changed since then.M: I suppose so. I mean they’ve really cleaned up Time Square. It used to be so dirty. I mean now it’s just full of tourists.W: Yeah. And the subway seem to run more on schedule now.M: Basically I think the city is safer anywhere you go, probably because we have so many more police officers on the street.W: Oh, that’s true. You know, the one thing I can’t get used to is the noise, especially those garbage trucks. They come at 5 in the morning, and they are so loud. The noise wakes me up every time.M: I guess I have lived here so long, I don’t hear it any more. I can sleep through just about anything. You know, the one thing I am tired of, the weather. I mean I am so sick and tired of these long cold winters. I am thinking about moving next year.W: Really?M: Yeah. I mean like I said, I have lived here all my life, and I feel like I need some kind of change. You know, a new environment. It’s time to get out of New York.W: Mm, not me. I love the night life, the theatre, and the great restaurants, I can’t wait to get out to discover all that New York is offering.Questions:15) Which place are the man and the woman talking about?16) How long has the man lived in the city?17) From where did the woman move to the city?18) When did the woman move here?19) When did the woman come to the city for the first time?20) Which of the statements is true about the woman?21) They are talking about several things they feel pleased about. Which of the following is not one of these things?22) About which of the following does the woman feel unhappy about?23) What makes the man think about moving somewhere else next year?Questions 24 to 30 are based on the following conversation.W: Hey, Bob. So how was the movie?M: Well, I didn't really enjoy it very much.W: Why? That film got great reviews. And it’s really popular.M: Oh, the movie was fine. I just got irritated by the people sitting in front of me.W: What happened?M: Well, first they came in late. It took them a while to get into their seats. All this was happening during an exciting part of the movie. And then they start talking.W: Oh, I hate when that happens.M: There were two of them, a man and a woman. The man had seen the movie before. He was telling the woman the entire story.W: Unbelievable.M: Well, you won’t believe what happened next. Another person asked them to be quiet, politely of course.W: Right.M: And they started arguing. Their voices were getting louder and louder. One guy was saying you shouldn’t talk in the movie. And the other guy was saying, you can’t tell me what to do.W: Well, what finally happened?M: The usher had to be called in because it was getting out of hand. Everyone quiet down eventually, but it was too late. They had ruined the movie for me.Questions:24) How did Bob enjoy the movie?25) Why did the woman feel surprised at Bob’s negative comment?26) By whom exactly did Bob get irritated?27) What did these people do that made Bob irritated?28) Who had seen the movie before?29) What were the irritating people talking about?30) What happen next?Part C. Listening and translation.1. Sentence translation. Directions: Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) Don’t be preoccupied with missing your friends and family. It is a feeling that will pass. After a year you will have passed a worst period of homesickness.2) It’s been more and more expensive to stay in a hospital when you are sick. Fu rthermore insurance is paying less of the cost.3) Hardly any of the people I know are concerned about immigration controls, because immigration is not a big problem in my country.4) More people are wearing seat belts when they drive. Consequently there are fewer death caused by road accidents.5) If the government give out more student loans students could attend good universities rather than quit schooling merely because of financial problems.2. Passage translation. Directions: Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) Working at home has been a real struggle. It’s been a lot harder than I imagined. I needed to be more organized, that’s for su re. So I decided to hire a part time secretary. You know, someone who can come in a couple of times a week, and help out with the phones, the filing, and just clean up in general. I am so busy that sometimes I am kind of let things get out of hand. The office gets really messy. I am sure could use some help.2) Well, I started mountain climbing a year and a half ago. And I just love it. Well, the next step for me is to concentrate on that sport and see where I can go with it. I love to someday, say 5 or 10 years from now, go mountain climbing in the Himalayas. They have some of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the world. That would be a real adventure. But before I do anything like that I have to practice, practice, and practice. And I have to get stronger mentally as well as physically.。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit-5
Unit 5. Part one. The inhabitants of a small island.2. Exercises. 1. Listen to the passage about the life on a small island and then answer the following questions.The inhabitants of a small island in the South Pacific discovered a plant which contained a powerful drug. This drug made it more difficult for them to think rationally. It stops them worrying about the future, and enables them to forget all their problems. At the same time it made it much easier for them to relax and enjoy themselves. So much so indeed that the whole population of the islands stopped working and spent all their time singing dancing and looking at the sea. Unfortunately this had a very bad effect on the country’s economy, and people began to run short of food. This however didn’t discourage the people from taking the drug. The prime minister made speeches on the TV, warning them about the drug. But nobody took any notice. And before long the economy was in ruins. This forced the government to make the drug illegal. But that only made the situation worse. The law couldn’t prevent the people from taking the drug which grew wild all over the island. On the contrary the fact that the drug was illegal merely encouraged people to take it. Eventually the government found a better solution. They exported the drug to other countries. This saved the islanders from having to work more than one day a week, and allowed them to spend the rest of their time sitting in the sun without a care of the world.2. Listen again and then supply the missing information in the following passage.Part 2. Statements. 2. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer which is closest in meaning to the statements you hear.1. Since the 1990s I have been to the southern part of Europe several times. But I wouldn’t mind another package holiday in Spain.2. If Tom could have repaired the roof of his own house he wouldn’t have called in a builder and paid him a packet.3. Jane said that she would be happy to come to our graduation. But she has to work on her assignment every evening this week.4. I am kind of busy now and have no time to look at this proposal for you. How does late this afternoon sound?5. I am not the only one in the school of economics to graduate with honors. There are a number of others.6. Do you really ask me to cook for the children over the weekend? To be frank with you I would rather do anything but cook.7. You have decided to take another semester of biology. You must be kidding. I know you didn’t even take the introductory course.8. In my garden there are a great variety of plants. I grow some plants for their flowers and others for their leaves.9. The other day Sally felt greatly embarrassed in the bank branch, because her check bounced with so many people looking at her strangely.10. I have known Jack for so many years. If I had known he was in the hospital I would have visited him.11. The earliest flight from Washington to New York is a t 6 o’clock. If that’s full there is another one at 7 o’clock.12. Alice is now taking an intensive spoken English course but her writing has obviouslyimproved since she started to focus on written English.13. These 2 months I had been doing a part time teaching job, so I have enough money to last the rest of the semester.14. The summer position we advertized in the paper is still available. If you are interested why don’t you come to our office for an interview?15. I spent the whole weekend totally absorbed in this biography. And I still haven’t finished reading it.16. The woman must have been unfairly fined. She was just not strong enough to have caused so much damage.17. Bored without those poorly constructed plots and unrealistic characters I never want to see another film about space travel.18. People staying too long playing games in front of a computer, do so at the risk of their own health.19. I hear that Michel turned down that job. Well, the hours were convenient, but she wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.20. Tom sees no need of owning a car. He would sooner do without a car than pay all that money for one.Part 3. 1. A tiny village in France. Listen to the following passage about a small village and then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.Once every year for the last few years we have visited our friends in a small tiny little village in the middle of France. And they bought a cowshed, and it was literally a cowshed not fit to live in. And they have gradually ma de it better and renovated it. And it’s in a beautiful position. It’s on the top of a hill. And for miles around you can see this beautiful countryside. And I think only one another house. So you do need a car and you take the car into the tiny little village where there are about 4 or 5 shops and a very nice restaurant where you can go and have a 5 course meal for very little money. And also near is a very big lake, because this place is in the DorDon, and there are lots of lakes there. And we go there most afternoons and wind surf and sail. Also there is a very nice market, French Market, there once a week, where you get lovely parties, lovely fresh fish, really good fresh fish and lovely bowls and baskets which the local people have made. I like this part of France very much. But I think it’s a shame that there are too many English people there.Questions:1) How often does the speaker visit his friends in France?2) In which part of France do his friends live?3) What was their house before they modernized it?4) Where is the house located?5) According to the passage which of the following statements is not true?2. I came from a small town. Listen to the following passage about a town in the US, and then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.I come from a place, I come from the northern United States, Rochester Minnesota. It’s a town of about 50,000 people. And it’s a very clean town. It’s an ordinary town, fairly wealthy, but it’s a bit strange because there are a lot of transience,a lot of people who don’t live there. It’s the home of mild clinic. So there are thousands and thousands of people who come every year. The other thing is there are also a lot of foreign residents, a lot of doctors and nursesare from other countries, and so it makes what could be a really dull mid-west town something special. The library is very good. Cultural events are much more interesting than the rest of Minnesota, and actually it’s not a bad place to grow up. On the other hand I was dying to leave there. And all I could think of was getting away from the mid-west in the cold winters. You have about 6 months when it’s almost too cold to go outside. A lot of the buildings are designed so that you can walk from one to the other underground. There is a big pedestrian subway system so you can avoid all these snow.Questions:1) According to the passage what is unusual about the town as described by the speaker?2) About how many people are there in the town?3) Who are the foreign residents in the town?4) In which parts of the United States is the town situated?5) How does the speaker feel about being a child there?6) How did the people in the town avoid the snow?3. What kind of city is it? Listen to the following passage about Tokyo. And then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.What kind of city is it? It’s a very modern city. I expected that Tokyo would be quite old. But there are very few parts of it which are old in fact at all. Because it was fire bombed during the second world war by the Americans. There are one or two temples that survived, but basically it’s a city that’s being built since 1945. A lot of it is low rise, one, two, three storeys houses because of the earthquake danger, because it gets lots of earthquakes. Once you have mastered a little bit of Japanese it’s relatively easy to get around Tokyo, because they get excellent subway system and it’s quick and easy to get around. The problem is of course Tokyo is the city of 13,14,15 million people and they all want to get around at exactly the same time. So especially if you are travelling in the rush hours, 8 o’clock in the morning, 5 o’clock at night, it is a question in many of the big stations being pushed onto the train. They paid students a bit of pocket money to do this. Right in the center of Tokyo is the Imperial Palace. And that’s set in delightful gardens, but it is completely closed to the public, so nobody have seen it. In the rest of Tokyo there are 10, 12 public gardens but they tend to get very filled up of people especially during national holidays. Other than that it’s just street after street, and block after block very similar houses as I say one or two storied houses which just go on and on for mile after mile, because Tokyo extends hundreds of square miles, a massive city.Questions:1) What’s special with most of the buildings in Tokyo?2) Why is it relatively easy to get around Tokyo according to the speaker?3) How do you get on the trains in the busy periods of the day?4) Why is it a problem to go to the public gardens?5) In which part of Tokyo is the Imperial Palace located?Part 4. Listening and translation. 2. Exercises.1. Sentence translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) I am afraid we will have to change our appointment for tomorrow morning. Something unexpected came up. And I have to handle that first.2) We wish to get in touch with the local firm and set up a joint venture. We are planning to expand into the Asian market.3) I can’t decide now. I’ll have to phone my head office and inquire before I can give you a definite answer.4) The meeting was cancelled because the chairman of the board came down with the flu. He will stay away from his office for the next 2 or 3 days.5) Over 1 billion people world wide are over-weight. And that number will increase to 1.5 billion by 2015 unless current trends are reversed.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) Now in this industrial world people are inclined to choose material possessions. This is true of doctors too. The high income of doctor is the envy of the other people. Many high school graduates are eager to get into medical colleges, and countless girls consider doctors to be their best choice of husbands. For many years the public has charged that doctors in public hospitals demand money from patients. The amount of money the patients give determines the kind of treatment they receive.2) Products of our company received considerable attention of the exhibition visitors. We held many efficient business meetings and our stand was visited by over 6000 people. We established new business net works. After the exhibition we continued working on contact established during the event. We are very happy with the results of participation. The results are very important for us that the exhibition was held in a new exhibition hall. It was very light and spacious and is very convenient both for exhibitors and visitors.Unit FivePart one the inhabitants居民, 住户, 栖息的动物of a Small IslandRationally / `ræʃənəli /To discourage from使某人丧失（做某事的）信心; 使某人泄气Part twoWith honorsTo bounce使某物）（碰到硬物）弹回Part threeCowshed 牛棚LiterallyTo renovate / renəveɪt; ˋrɛnəvet/修复（尤指旧建筑物）; 整修To windsurf 划帆板帆板运动windsurfingTransient短暂的; 片刻的; 转瞬即逝的:Pedestrian pəˋdɛstrɪən subway为行人而设的地铁To firebomb A bomb used to start a fireDordogne 法国西南部，河名，英国旅游者喜欢的地方Pate头; 脑袋，肉酱; 鱼酱Minnesota in the US 工业，农业（milk）Mayo a famous US surgeonPart fourVenture工作项目或事业; （尤指有风险的）商业, 企业at a `venture (fml 文) at random; Joint venture 合资企业by chance 随便地; 碰运气地.In this industrialized world 工业化社会Be inclined to 倾向于Material possessions 物质财产High incomeEnvyHigh school graduate 高中毕业生Medical collegeCountless girl 无数的女孩Public hospital 公立医院Charge 指控The amount of money the patients give determines the kind of treatment they receive. 病人支付多少钱决定了他们接受何种治疗ProductsReceive considerable attention 获得广泛关注Hold efficient business meetings 举行高效的商务会谈Establish Business networks业务网络Continue working on contacts established during the event 与新建的客户保持密切的联系Results of our participation参展的成果Exhibitor 展商visitors 参观者light and spacious 宽敞明亮Enquire 咨询Come down with the flu 染上流感病倒了He will stay away from his office 病假休息。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit 3-推荐下载
Unit 3. Part one. Crime and punishment.2. Exercises. 1. Listen to someone talking about prison and then answer the following questions.About 7 out of 10 people released from prison end up in prison again sooner or later. A lot of people think this simply indicates that once a person becomes a criminal he will probably remain a criminal. But of course it doesn’t necessarily mean that at all. On the contrary it could equally suggest that being in prison actually makes people more likely to commit crimes. After all prisons are full of criminals, and this means that someone going to prison for the first time is going to meet a lot more criminals than he’s met before, so he will probably learn a lot about crime during his stay there. The fact that so many people get rearrested also suggests that prisons aren’t doing enough to train people for jobs they can do when they get out. If they were given this training ex-prisoners wouldn’t need to turn to crime again to make a living.2. Listen again and then supply the missing information in the following passage.Part 2. Statements.2. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer which is closest in meaning to each statement you hear.1) After considering an interviewing a dozen or so of candidates, finally I have selected Mr. Stock to assume the position of company secretary.2) In the office Tom likes people to let him have his own way, never allowing himself to be ordered about by someone else.3) As I lived far away from the school and thought of buying a second hand car, I would have bought Sam’s car if I had known he was selling it.4) I am not sure whether the whole class is going on the trip to Cambridge over the weekend, not everyone has paid the transportation fee.5) John lives quite near here, and he told me that he would come early. I don’t understand why John hasn’t arrived yet.6) The plane was due at 7:15, but it was delayed two and a half hours because of the bad weather in this area.7) With the final exams being only 2 weeks away, Emily should have studied instead of going to the party on Saturday night.8) After the tennis match Brown went to the locker room to take a shower and White who lives nearby went home.9) My father has always supported what I am going to do. I have no idea why he objected so strongly to this plan of mine.10) I am considering buying my own car and driving to work, but I don't get a study menu for my drivers test. I will have someone pick up one for me.11) I heard that Peter was not in class today. What I want to know is if he still coming to my party tonight.12) His topic was very interesting. And that’s why the attendance was great at first. But he spoke so badly that everyone got up and left in the middle of his speech.13) Our plane has been circling for a long time. I am told that the airport was closed for a while and the things still aren’t back to normal.14) Although we arrived early the line was so long that there were no seats left when wefinally got to the head of it.15) Only serious efforts will be amply rewarded, just regretting past failures will not help us to prepare for future examinations.16) The supermarket down the street is selling everything half price because they are going out of business. It is an ideal time to stock up on coffee.17) If we had not had a flat tire we would have arrived on time at 2:30 instead of at 3:30.18) I can never tell if it’s Lisa or Gale on the phone, their voices are so similar. But that is about the only thing they have in common for sisters.19) Those are great sneakers. I never could have bought them if the shoe store wasn’t havinga big sale.20) I am not sure whether John has registered for biochemistry next semester. But as far as I know ha hasn’t taken an all prerequisites yet.Part 3. 2. Exercises.1. The victim of a crime. Listen to the following conversation and then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.W: Andrew, I know you’ve been the victim of the crime.M: Well, actually I was robbed several times. The worst time was when my apartment was burglarized. I got home, and saw the lock of my door had been broken, and the apartment was ran sect.W: What was taken?M: They took my camera, my stereo, my paper work, I lost irreplaceable personal items. W: Were you scared?M: No, I was angry. And I felt helpless. Because I knew I could never find out what really happened. And I knew I would never get my stuff back. It’s like a feeling of violation when you know that someone has broken into your private space and taken your things. I called the police so that I could have a record of what was stolen for tax purposes. But they never caught the thief.W: And that wasn’t the first time you are robbed?M: No, I have had things taken by pick pockets. Once someone took my wallet on the subway. And there was a letter from my girl friend in that I’d like to carry arround with me. Not really important I suppose, but it had symbolic value. And when something like that happens you lose a part of your past. That time I felt angry at myself, because they always tell you not to put your wallet in your back pocket.Questions:1) What was Andrew’s worst experience of a crime?2) Andrew mentions several things that had been stolen in that case. Which of the following is not one of these things?3) How did Andrew feel after what it happened to him?4) Why did Andrew report the theft to the police?5) Which of the following statements is true about his having had things taken by pick pockets?2. How to stay safe in the city? Listen to the following passage about how to prevent crimes and then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.Yes. So we in the police force had to have a lot of problems which could easily be avoided bytaking a minimum of care and using a bit of common sense. The kind of things I am talking about are muggings, assaults, robberies, and in some cases rape. Now I know you are all young and you want to enjoy yourselves. That’s OK. I don’t want to spoil your fun. So I have tried to tell you how to avoid putting yourselves and your property at risk. For all the girls here if you are in a bar or disco that make very sure that your handbag or purse is where you can keep an eye on it, not on the floor or on another chair. If you want to dance, ask friend to take care of it or take it with you. For the gentlemen, don’t walk around with your wallet stuck in a back pocket of your trousers. It’s easy meet for a pick pocket, believe me. If you are driving, park in a public car park, or at least in a well lit area if it’s at night. Thieves love to find a car in a quiet dark road. As you are all foreigners here, don’t carry a lot of cash with you. And the same goes for passports, identity cards, and other important documents. For your own personal security, it is always better to go home by bus or taxi if it’s late. If you have to walk home late at nigh, go with some friends. If you are alone, stick to well lit areas. Should you see a group of people looking for trouble, cross over the road and if you really think someone is going to bother you, bang on the door of the nearest house and ask for help. Oh, another word of warning, don’t hitch lifts. It’s asking for trouble. If a car stops to ask for information, just keep well clear of the door so you can see what the people want. This isn’t a dangerous town if you are sensible. To close, I just want to say that in this country it is illegal to carry a knife, spray, or anything that can be used as a weapon, even if it is for self-defense. Questions:1) Who do you think is giving this talk?2) What is his talk mainly about?3) What kind of people is he talking to?4) When you go home late at night which of the following things are you advised not to do?5) Which of the following statements is true according to the talk?6) Which of the following types of crime is not cautioned against in the talk?3. You left an informal report. Listen to the following dialogue and then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.M: You left an informal report with sergeant Dorgans. There is just a couple of things I’d like to check on. Could you describe the goal to me in a bit more detail please.W: Yes, she was darkish. I should think she was between 25 and 30 round about. And she had shortish hair. I think she had a fringe but untidy.M: Did you notice the clothing at all?W: She had a white collar, open neck shirt, I think, over blouse or what look like a velvet jacket. But I can’t remember the color. I think it was a green or a brown, but it was some dark color.M: OK. Well, let’s go to the man of what you saw. If you could just describe it to me, because there wasn’t much on the report that you left with the sergeant.W: Yes, well, I noticed he was wearing a funny kind of woolen jacket.M: A balky sort of jacket, was it? Thick or …W: Well, yes, not really very balky. It looked as if it was neated, and had a sort of woolen color. And I think he was wearing an open neck shirt too. He was younger than her. I should think he was in his early 20s.M: And she looked older.W: She looked a bit older to me. And he had his hair brush back.M: Yes. Anything about the shirt that you noticed. Was it just a plain white shirt or was it any other sort?W: I think it was striped, but I can’t be perfectly sure. But I do remember his hair was sort of wavy and brushed back in shortish.M: OK. Well, that’s fine. Thanks very much. If you leave your phone number with the desk sergeant, maybe we will contact you in a near future.Questions:1) What are the two speakers doing?2) Who does the woman speaker describe?3) What’s the age of the woman being described?4) What’s the age of the man being described?5) What’s in common in the clothing of these 2 people being described?Part four. Listening and translation.3. Exercises. 1. Sentence translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) I hope I can meet you sometime next week to discuss the further details of the contract. Would Monday morning suit you?2) The fair to be held next month is focused on consumer electronics and digital entertainment. It is intended for the professionals and representatives of small and medium sized businesses.3) Computers can be designed for many specialized purposes. They can be used to prepare payrolls, guide airplane flights, direct traffic, even play chess.4) The entertainment profession or show business attracts many young people. Unfortunately only very few can hope to become famous and prosperous.5) Statistics show that the US continues to be Scotland’s top export destination, with an estimated 2.1 billion pounds of exports in 2006, an increase of 5 million pounds since 2005.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You man take notes while you are listening.1) When I worked for a boss and a regular paycheck, my wife had to push me out of bed in the mornings. I hate the alarm clock. I hate the sun rises. After I quit and started working for myself, everything changed. It didn’t take long. The first morning I jumped out of bed set myself up and started going. Now the great part, I was doing exactly the same job. The difference was I was doing it for myself. Everything I made belonged to me.2) I would like to know that the wooden construction exhibition was successful for us. We have found a new line of activity for our company. A vast majority of visitors at our stand were very interested in the new energy efficient heating system, they reduces energy consumption by 40 to 50 percent. On the whole our company is very satisfied without exhibition was organized. We are planning to participate in the exhibition next year and the year after next.Unit ThreePart One Crime and PunishmentTo release ~ sb/sth (from sth) 放走（人或动物）; 释放或解放某人[某事物]Ex-prisoner 前服刑人员Part twoCandidate求职）申请人; （尤指国会的）候选人To assume假定; 假设; 设想; 以为/假装/开始从事; 承担; 担任Locker寄存柜To object不赞成（某人[某事]）; 反对; 抗议Manual手工的; 手制的; 手控的To stock up on you buy a lot of it, in case you cannot get it laterSneakers He wore old jeans and a pair of sneakers. 他穿着旧牛仔裤和胶底运动鞋. Sneak告状; 打小报告sneak into悄悄地走（向某处）; 溜Biochemistry scientific study of the chemistry of living organisms 生物化学Prerequisite / ˏpriːˈrekwɪzɪt;priˋrɛkwəzɪt/ adj/n 必备; 作为先决条件Part threeTo mug户外）行凶抢劫（某人mug sth up突击式学习To burglarize steal from 盗窃burglar 窃贼To ransack ~ sth (for sth) 彻底搜索（某处Assault ~ (on sth)突然而猛烈的攻击; 突袭; 突击At riskIdentity cardTo hitch lifts免费搭私人车Spray喷雾器To spot 瞥见; 发觉Culprit / kʌlprɪt;ˋkʌlprɪt/ n犯过者; 犯罪者Someone broke a cup: who was the culprit? 有人把杯子打碎了, 是谁干的? * Police are searching for the culprits. 警方正在搜捕罪犯. Sergeant / sɑːdʒənt;ˋsɑrdʒənt/ n 缩写Sergt, Sgt中士Fringe刘海儿（地方﹑群体或活动的）外围Striped / straɪpt;ˋstraɪpt/ adj以条纹作标志的; 有条纹的Part FourEngagement雇用、正式的承诺或保证（尤指书面形式、订婚、约会Payroll The total sum of money to be paid out to employees at a given time.Prepare payrollTipNeighborhood Watch programThe fair to be held next month is focused on consumer electronics and digital entertainment消费电子和各种数码娱乐产品. It is intended for the professionals and representatives of small and medium-sized businesses. 主要面向中小型企业的专业人士和代表Designed for many specialized purposes 为专业需要而设计Prepare payroll，guide airplane flights, direct traffic. Even play chess准备工资单，指引飞机航行，指挥交通，下象棋The entertainment profession/ show business娱乐业/ 娱乐圈Become famous and prosperous 成名致富Statistics show。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--ST 3
Sample test 3.Part A. Spot dictation. Directions: 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 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.OK. Making a presentation is often the source of anxiety for people. They usually ranked it as one of things they least wanted to do. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are some tips to make your next presentation go more smoothly. First, it’s very important to analyze the situation. Think about your audience. What do they want to know? What do you want to accomplish? What is the most effective way to get your ideas across in the time that you have? Once you figure that out, you’re ready for step 2, preparation. Make an outline of your key objectives. This will help you shape a clear presentation. You want to begin with an introduction. Go on to cover your main points and then end with a conclusion. Remember to be clear and simple. Too many details will confuse and bore your audience. The third step is practice. One of the best ways to eliminate anxiety is to spend time knowing your material. Reread it and practice speaking in front of a mirror or another person. You could also tape yourself and play it back to see how you can improve. Practice will make you more confident. The delivery of your presentation is the fourth important step. Concentrate on maintaining good gesture, speaking clearly and slowly, and making eye contact with your audience. Beginning your presentation with an anecdote or a funny story is a good way to make that initial contact with your audience. Remember to smile. Finally, it’s a good idea to use visual aids. They are very effective methods of conveying your ideas. And keep them simple and easy to read. Charts, slides, videos or hand-outs, all of these can be effective tools when used properly. Make sure you are prepared, and know how to use any equipment ahead of time. By following these 5 steps you should be able to enjoy your next presentation. Don’t dread it. Part B. Listening comprehension.1. Statements. Directions: In this part of the test you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken only once. And you will not find them written on the paper. So you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. Now let’s begin with question number one.1) Good news! I am not going to need any surgery after all. The doctor says that I can start working out again soon.2) I have to fill out these forms now. They are due at the financial aid office by tomorrow afternoon.3) I feel horrible. Jane was furious that I lost her notes. But I will let her cool off a few days before I talk to her.4) Last Monday when I was at doctor Smith’s office I spend over an hour in the waiting room. Something must have come up that day.5) About the concert tonight it’s unlikely I will be able to pick you up before 7. What about just getting together there?6) I didn’t even read the text book, but I still manage to get an A on the test. Now you know why I never miss the lecture.7) I am going to be at a lecture in the auditorium most of this morning. And you know what the air-conditioning is like there. That’s why I am wearing this sweater.8) Did you go to the concert th e other day? It’s set a record for attendance. There wasn’t an empty seat in the house.9) The state ballet is coming to town next weekend and I just happen to have one ticket, but I got some sort of conflict in my schedule.10) How much longer should I boil these vegetables? They looked pretty done to me. The recipe says it needs only about 10 minutes total.2. Talks and conversations. Directions: In this part of the test you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and the questions only once. When you hear a question read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your answer booklet.W: For the first time ever the scientific community has established the existence of planets outside their own solar system. Of course we knew that certain distance stars existed, but only recently did we learn that several of them are orbited by their own planets.M: Why did it take so long to locate these planets?W: You have to understand that they are a billion times dimmer than their parent stars. It will be like trying to see the light of a candle next to a huge explosion. We don't currently have a telescope that can be used to see them.M: But if the astronomers didn’t see the planets through a telescope how did they find them? W: By a very indirect method. The astronomers measured subtle distortions in the frequency of light from the parent stars, and observed that some of the stars seem to rock back and forth. They determined that this was caused by gravitational pull from orbiting planets.M: There is a powerful new telescope being built in Arizona. Will that help them see these planets?W: They should be but to see them at least at the form of small spot of light, and then the scientists will be able to break down and analyze this light. By doing this they hope to learn about the chemical composition of these planets, oxygen and ozone molecules, for example, would be tell-tale signs of life on these planets.M: I am looking forward to hearing more when the telescope is in operation. And I am sure our readers will be interested too.Questions:11) What is the purpose of this conversation?12) What is the conversation mainly about?13) How did the scientist establish the existence of the planets?14) According to the professor what might the scientists learn about the planets by using the new telescope?Questions 15 to 18 are based on the following talk.I am Frank. I am having some trouble with chemistry this year. It’s hard. The teacher acts like we are so smart that we ought to have no trouble learning it. I find the text book confusing and then I get discouraged. I can’t make sense of what the teacher saying in class.Well, some of us got together and formed the study group. It seems to work OK most of the time. We compare notes and then go over the discussion questions in each chapter. The only problem is that sometimes one of my friends will come to the study group unprepared. He will forget his notes or he won’t have read the book before hand. That really bothers me. I guess those guys who don’t prepare are going to have a h ard time in the final exam. Questions:15) Which of the following subjects is Frank having trouble with?16) Which of the following statements is not true as regards Frank’s difficulty with the subject?17) What’s the learning strategy Frank and his cl assmates are using?18) Which of the following statements is not true according to Frank?Questions 19 to 22 are based on the following 2 talks.M: I am Michael. I am trying to learn this new computer program at school. It’s kind of embarrassing. Most o f the other kids have already picked it up and I just can’t get it. There is this soft ware manual at school. I borrowed the book and took it home to read, but it didn’t seem to help. There were simply too much information for me to remember. My problem is that I don’t have enough time to sit down and learn it properly. I am not sure what to do next. W: I am Sonia. I am going to France next summer. So I want to learn as much French as I can. So I started taking a French class at the local community center. Well, the great thing is that the class is free. The problem is it’s not very easy. Well, you see it’s supposed to be a beginning level class. No way, I am telling you most of the people in there, they already know how to speak French when they started the class. They can say basic conversational phrases, and they know how to pronounce the words. I am a complete beginner. I did not know one word of French when I started this class. So I always feel lost even from day one I had no idea what was going on. Now the teacher is nice, but he is not very good. He gets off the topic and he will get stock on some tiny little point for like half an hour at time. But, you know, I really shouldn’t complain it at all, because this class is free.Questions:19) What is Michael trying to learn?20) Michael admits he had some problems. Which of the following is not one of the problems he mentions in his talk?21) Why is Sonia starting to learn French?22) Sonia mentions several problems for the French class she is attending. Which of the following is not one of these problems?Questions 23 to 30 are based on the following conversation.M: Hey, Louisiana/Rosana, over here!W: Hi, Mike. How are you? Been waiting long?M: No, not at all. Have a seat.W: Oh, it’s great to see you.M: Same here. So how is the new apartment working out?W: Good! Good! I like it. The neighborhood though is …M: Oh, what’s the matter?W: Well, there is real graffiti problem. Some of the buildings down the street are covered with it, and it looks terrible.M: I know what you mean. My neighborhood is the same way. I think we need to report people who are writing the graffiti to the police.W: Yeah, that would really help, except I never see them doing it.M: Well. Other than that how is the new neighborhood?W: Well, I like all the stores. It’s convenient for shopping. And it’s pretty quiet at night. That’s definitely a plus.M: Sounds like you are pretty satisfied.W: Yeah, I guess so. The only other problem is that it’s impossible to find parking. I have to drive around to block 6 or 7 times to find the space. Usually I can find one. But sometimes I have to park really far away.M: Well, is there any way you can rent space in the garage?W: Yeah, that’s a good idea. I am thinking ab out doing just that. So how are things in your neighborhoods?M: Well, there is a bit of noise problem where I live. I live down the street from a school. The bell rings every morning at 7:30. It’s impossible to sleep in.W: Oh, what a drag!M: Yeah. And when the school lets out kids are really noisy. I mean they are nice kids, just loud.W: Well, I don’t know what you could do about that situation.M: Yeah, there is really nothing I could do, I guess. I just have to live with it. I don’t know. Questions:23) Where are Mike and Louisiana/Rosana?24) Rosana mentions that her neighborhood has several features to recommend. Which of the following does Rosana not mention?25) According to the conversation there is one real problem in both the woman’s ne ighborhood and the man’s. Which is that problem?27) What’s the other problem that Rosana mentions about her neighborhood?28) What’s the problem with Mike’s neighborhood?29) Which of the following things causes the problem?30) What can Mike do about that situation?Part C. Listening and translation.1. Sentence translation. Directions: Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) The internet is used by millions of people, which means that it is becoming a good way for companies to advertize and sell products.2) You should try out different kinds of food, within a few months you will have acquired a taste for many of the regional specialties.3) If I had been able to predict the future 2 years ago, I could have made a fortune for my stock investments.4) We carry over 30,000,000 passengers a year, and we fly to 41 destinations in 25 foreign countries. We are going to purchase new planes next year.5) The next item on the agenda is the new Spanish sales organization, as you know, we are going to open the new sales markets in March.2. Passage translation. Directions: Listen and translate each passage you have heard intoChinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) Well, I have my own small business. I think all business owners especially small business owners have to be pretty creative. We have to do everything. I do the work, answer the phones, take care of the accounting, you know, there are so many potential problems and there is no one else to turn to. I mean I can’t ask my boss for help, I am the boss. The hardest part is figuring out how to identify your customers. Who are they? Where are they? How can you get to them?2) I am a n interior designer. So what I do is going to people’s homes and create a suitable environment for them. You know, my clients, they don’t know what they want. So I have to look at their homes and decide what will look best. Not every idea works in every home. You have to match the appropriate idea with the right place. After I come up with an idea I present it to my clients. Sometimes they don’t like my first idea, you have to start all over again.。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit2
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit2Unit 2. Part one. My first day in New York.3. Exercises. 1. Listen to the passage about a man’s account of his first day in the US. And then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.I arrived in the United States on February 6th, 2006. But I remember my first day here very clearly. My friend was waiting for me when my plane landed at Kennedy Airport at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. The weather was very cold and it was snowing. But I was too excited to mind. From the airport my friend and I took a taxi to my hotel. On the way I saw the skyline of Manhattan for the first time, and I stared in astonishment at the famous skyscrapers and neon made them beauty. My friend helped unpacked at the hotel and then left me because he had to go back to work. He promised to return the next day. Shortly after my friend had left I went to a restaurant near the hotel to get something to eat. Because I couldn’t spea k a word of English I couldn’t tell the waiter what I wanted. I was very upset and started to make some gestures. But the waiter didn’t understand me. Finally I ordered the same thing the man at the next table was eating. After dinner I started to walk along Broad Way until I came to Time Square, with its movie theatres, neon lights, and huge crowds of people. I did not feel tired so I continue to walk around the city. I wanted to see everything on my first day. I knew it was impossible but I wanted to try. When I returned to the hotel I was exhausted. But I couldn’t sleep because I kept hearing the fire and police sirens during the night.I lay awak e and thought about New York. It was a very big and interesting city with many tall buildings and big cars, and full ofnoise and busy people. I also decided right then that I had to learn to speak English.Questions.1) When did the author first arrive in the US?2) By whom was he greeted at the airport?3) What did the author do on the waitress hotel?4) Which of the following statements is not true?5) Where did the author get something to eat after his friend had left?6) Why couldn’t he have wha t he really wanted at the restaurant?7) What did the author do after the dinner?8) Why couldn’t he sleep during t he night?2. Listen again and then supply the missing information in the following passage.Part 2. Statements. 3. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer which is closest in meaning to each statement you hear.1. Sorry, I can’t go to the theatre toni ght. I must make sure that I have corrected all the typing errors, so I’d better reading through my paper again.2. What about going sho pping in downtown areas? It’s unlikely to rain this afternoon according to the weather report this morning.3. It’s already 10 o’clock. Too late for us to call professor Brown about the student council meeting. Let’s hold off till tomorrow.4. It’s going to take 2 weeks to get all the data I need from my research project which is not due to the end of the next semester.5. Although she is supposed to be at work by 8:30, Janeusually turns up 45 minutes late. The manager wants to talk to her about that.6. After staying for 22 years at his job in the London head office, Cane requested that he be transferred to New York.7. Lorry has been away from her work for 2 and a half weeks. She broke her arm when she fell down the stairs in the office building.8. On Monday morning, Mary ran as fast as she could to catch the bus. Unfortunately she missed it, and was late for work.9. After meeting with his topped advisers, president Bush flew to camp David 2 days ago together with his wife and daughter in order to escape reporters.10. As she was terribly afraid of being scolded, Jenny lied to her parents about the grade she had received on her math exam.11. Matthew shows a lot of enthusiasm for the tennis course and I wish he would show as much for studies.12. Not having seen each other for almost 30 years, Jason ran across his old college roommate during a business trip to Boston.13. I am getting used to a lot of things at my new job, but I wish the supervisor would give me some feedback14. The heat must have gone off in this building and it’s freezing here. Shouldn’t we call theoffice and report this?15. Although he has won so many titles in the world tournaments, Jack is an unpopular tennis player because he always gets mad when he loses.16. That vi siting economist is speaking tonight. But Doctor Johnson doesn’t seem to think much of him, probably because they come from different schools of thought.17. These books are 2 weeks overdue. But luckily for me there is a moratorium this week on fines, they are trying to encourage returns.18. I promise you that these people are honest. They would never have accepted his money if they had known his plans.19. How prices have shot up in the past 2 decades. A package of cereal that used to cost 77 cents in 1986, now costs 2 dollars and 5 cents.20. Carl supposed to pick up the package at the post office by 5 p.m. on his way home back from his office.中级口译听力教程第三版1BPart 3. 3. Exercises. 1. Studying in London. A man is narrating his experience in London. Listen and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.When I was in college I spent a semester studying in London. Even though we speak the same language English people and Americans are very different. I guess I felt that the Americans had a bad reputation. Some people think we allowed, and we speak on minds too much. So I tried to listen a bit more, and not be so assertive if that make sense. I want to make a good impression. I shouldn’t have worried about it, but I did. I love the life style th ere, going out for afternoon tea was fun, and I really love the old buildings. We don’t have anything that all in the United States, so that is pretty amazing. The British also have a different sense of humor. I really like it. Their comedy shows on TV are really funny. I’d have to say my experience was a positive one overall. In fact I am saving up money so I can go back there again.Questions.1) When did the man go to London?2) How long did the man live there?3) Why did the man try to change himself?4) The man mentions that he enjoys several things during his stay in London. Which of the following is not one of those things?2. Staying in a foreign city. A woman is telling us about her stay in a foreign city. Listen and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.I lived in Madrid for a whole year. And I have to be honest to say that at first I wasn’t very happy. You see I was homesick. I missed my family and I just wanted to go home, part of the problem was my Spanish. I couldn’t communicate very well, but I loved to eat. And that’s what really saved me. You see once I discovered tapas, oh, let me explain. These delicious appetizers you eat. So I made some Spanish friends and we would go out to tapas bars. So I got to eat a lot of delicious food and of course my Spanish improved dramatically as well. But there was one thing that was difficult to adjust to. And that was the dinner was always served at a late hour. I wasn’t used to eating at 11 at night.Questions.1) Where did the woman go?2) How long did the woman live there?3) Which of the following partially explains why the woman was so homesick at first?4) What did the woman particularly like?5) According to the woman which was the thing that was difficult to adjust to?3. I came over to the US. A young woman is telling about her first month in the United States. Listen and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.I came over to the US from the Middle East. My familyopened a restaurant here. At first I found it difficult. Everything seemed so different. Just using a pay phone for example, or going to a doctor was different. I was pretty overwhelmed, and I guess because I wasn’t feeling comfortable, I tended to make friends only with people from my country. I felt like I was living in a bubble separated from the Americans. But once I started feeling more confident about my English, I started meeting Americans. I found them very friendly and open, and turned out to be very easy to make friends. But there was one thing about Americans that bothered me at first. I found it hard to get used to the way they talk so much about themselves. It took me a long time to understand you are supposed to talk about yourself too. Because that is how people get to know one another. It is still hard for me to talk a lot about myself. But I am getting better at it.Questions.1) Where did the woman come from?2) What did her family do in the United States?3) How did she like living in the United States at first?4) When did her feelings change about living in the United States?5) Which one of the following things bothered the woman as she just arrived in the United States?Part Four. Listening and translation.3. Exercises. 1. Sentences translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) It was supposed to be a short meeting, but it lasted 3 hours. We were all exhausted when we stepped out of the conference room.2) The weather forecast says it’s going to be very wet tomorrow. I am afraid we will have to change our plans for the meeting.3) A woman in her late 30s was found taking items from the local market. She was caught on camera as she was putting the items in her pocket.4) Pollution exposure at home work is often greater than outdoors. Indoor air pollutant levels are around 35 percent greater than outside levels, and can pose serious health problems.5) An exhibition of some 117 Cezanne paintings opened on Friday, showing off the works of the man deemed the father of the modern art, a bridge between the impressionist and cubist movements.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) The number of participating countries and international organizations to the Shanghai World EXPO 2010 has reached 174, overtaking the previous record ho ld by Germany’s Hannover, an official in charge of the events said at the preference conference this morning. The figure has surpassed estimation made by the mayor of Shanghai who said in August the number of participant would reach 170 by the end of this year. He estimated the figure would reach 200 by the end of 2008.2) Increasingly cities are suffering the problems of both poverty and pollution. The World Health Organization estimates in world wide area more than one and every three urban dwellers nearly 1.1 billion people have to breathe unhealthy air. And at least 250 million urban dwellers cannot get safe drinking water. By 2012 most children in third world towns will be born to theextremely poor families. And as a result more than 100 million homeless children will struggle to survive on the streets.Unit twoPart one My first day in New YorkSkyline n. 轮廓，地平线Skyscraper A very tall buildingTo unpack 打开（包装）取出某物Neon /ni??n/ 氖a neon lamp/light/sign 霓虹灯[霓虹灯光/霓虹灯广告Siren汽笛; 警报器ManhattanBroadway 百老汇Times Square 时代广场Part twoTournaments联赛, 比赛, 竞赛, 锦标赛（常为淘汰制Moratorium ~ (on sth) 暂停, 中止（尤指经官方同意者Cereal 谷物Camp David戴维营美国总统的休养地。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--ST 1
Sample test one. Part A. Spot dictation. Directions. 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 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.The parents set the rules and the children obey. Right? Wrong? In a growing number of North American families adults have let their children take over. Parents want to be nurturing a love and make their small children happy. But many have become confused about the best way to achieve this, explains a noted child psychologist. Large number of parents are being controlled by their children to the point that the entire families end up organizing themselves around a small child’s emotions. The problem is that many mothers and fathers try to be a friend to their children. However parenting is not a popularity contest. Challenging authority is a normal part of child development, and the strongest between the ages of 4 and 6. Setting rules and enforcing them teaches the child that he or she is equal in worth but not equal in authority. Then the child feel sage and secure and can be a kid again. Believe it or not, it’s frightening for childr en to realize they are in charge of a situation. Inup-side-down families when parents back down from rules they set, children become very insecure, anxious, and out of control. They don’t trust their parents to protect them. Parents should follow these tips to avoid the situation and keep control. Be a leader. Parents cannot guide a child and seek his or her approval of their decisions at the same time. Don’t say it’s time for bed. OK? Instead say it’s time for bed kids. Don’t make rules quickly and then c hange them. It’s very important to be consistent. Once you make a rule stick to it. Pay less attention to your children when their behavior is bad, and more when it is good. Do not reward bad behavior by giving extra attention to it. Instead save your attention for when the child acts appropriately. Don’t allow your kids to call you by your first name. This removes the authority figure in a child’s life. Children need parents not another friend.Part B. Listening comprehension.1. Statements. Directions. In this part of the test you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken only once, and you will not find them written on the paper. So you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of theanswer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. Now let’s begin with question number one.1) Do you think I could borrow your car to go grocery shopping? The supermarkets outside the city are so much cheaper than the one by the school.2) I got lost on my waited hotel in Boston last Sunday morning. I don’t know how I did it. I have been there a million times.3) Professor Avril sure was acting strangely in his morning class. He was talking so quietly and then not giving us any home work.4) I am sorry sir. But you are allowed only one piece of luggage on the plane. You will have to check one of the suit cases at the luggage counter.5) You wer en’t in class this morning. So you probably haven’t heard that the deadline has been extended a week.6) Are you going to the store? Well, I am low on laundry detergent, I forgot to buy some when I was at the supermarket yesterday afternoon.7) I just ca lled the travel agent. It’s all set. In the first week of next month, I am heading for the beach for an entire week.8) I worked very hard on my research paper. But the professor said that I made many broad claims that won’t support it enough.9) You say you really like those abstract paintings we saw in our art history class today, but I guess it’s something I haven’t acquired a taste for yet.10) You will be staying at the Hilton, right across the street from the conference center. But I am at the Royal Hotel 6 miles away.中级口译听力教程第三版8AAn intermediate course of English listening. Third edition.Sample test one.Part B. Listening comprehension. 2. Talks and conversations. Directions: In this part of the test you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and the questions only once. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your answer booklet.Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following talk.Community service is an important component of education here at our university. We encourage all students to volunteer for at least one community activity before they graduate.A new community program called one-on-one helps elementary students who fallen behind. You education majors might be especially interested in it, because it offers the opportunity to do some teaching, that is tutoring in math and English. You’d have to volunteer 2 hours a week for one semester. You can choose to help a child with math, English, or both. Half hour lessons are fine, so you could do a half hour of each subject 2 days a week. Professor Doge will act as mentor to the tutors. He will be available to help you with lesson plans or to offer suggestions for activities. He has office hours every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. You can sign up for the program with him and begin the tutoring next week. I am sure you will enjoy this community service and you will gain valuable experience at the same time. It looks good on your resume too, showing that you had experience with children, and that you care about your community. If you like to sign up or if you have any questions stop by professor Doge’s office this week.Questions:11) What is the purpose of this talk?12) What is the purpose of the program described by the man?13) What does professor Doge do?14) What should students interested in the tutorial do?Questions 15 to 21 are based on the following 2 talks.W: Well, I went away to college when I was 17. I had never lived away from my parents before. And I was really looking forward to it. But I was also scared because I was leaving my friends behind. And I didn’t know anyone when I first arrived. I lived in a really big dormitory and shared a room with 2 other girls. I guess the thing I learn the most was how to get long with others. You know how to respect other peo ple’s opinions and properties, stuff like that. At home I don’t always have my own room. This was the first time I’d have to live with other people in the same room. We were all really different. I mean our personalities and life styles were completely opposite in some ways. Anyway, at first it really caused problems, but we learned how to get along living in those tight cordors, three 17 years olds live in one room. Can you imagine? I am surprised we survived at all.M: I think for myself. The hardest thing was learning how to manage my own time better. I used to stay up late watching TV a lot, didn’t eat well, often went to class unprepared, and things like that. My grades were really suffering, and I could hardly keep my eyes open in class. It was a drag. Somehow, midway through the semester, I changed and started to do well. Organizing my time was a real challenge. In high school I didn’t have to worry. I had the same schedule everyday. And at night my parents were pushing me to study. But it’s different when you go away to college. You have to learn to take responsibility for your actions. No one is going to tell you what to do. You have to figure it out for yourself.Questions:15) How old was the woman when she went away to college?16) Why did she feel scared when she first arrived at the college?17) The women mentions that she learned several things at college, which of the following is not one of these things?18) Which was the most difficult thing for the man when he went away to college?19) Which of the following statements is not true as to his performance when he first arrived at college?20) When did he change and start to improve?21) According to the man what’s the thing you have to learn when you go away to college? Questions 22 to 26 are based on the following conversation.M: I just found out that my parents are moving.W: Mm, are you surprised?M: Well, not really. They’ve been trying to sell their house for 6 months to a year now.W: Oh, well, I thought they liked where they were.M: They do. They love it. But they are getting older. Dad wants to live in a smaller town. And mom says she is sick and tired of the fast pace and taking care of the house, you know.W: Mm. So where are they going to move?M: I can not believe this.W: What?M: They are going to Mexico. Can you believe it?W: Oh, my Gosh. You are kidding.M: Nope. They are going to San Miguel De Olanda. It’s a gorgeous little town in mountains. W: Wow, I have never heard of it.M: It’s about 115 miles northwe st of Mexico city.W: Wow, do your parents speak Spanish?M: No, but they are going to learn.W: Wow, that is a big change. Why don’t they stay in the US?M: Well, they always want to live abroad. Now that they are retired they finally get to do it. And my dad, he adores Mexico. He has been there 6 or 7 times at least.W: Wow, sounds like this is going to be quite an adventure.M: It should be. In San Miguel it is stunning. The government has made sure that there are no new buildings ever built there. So that the traditional feeling of the town. Wow, it’s been preserved. Oh, and they made pottery there, which is perfect for my mother, because she collects the stuff.W: Oh, that’s great for her. So I guess now you are going to have a place to stay in M exico. M: Yeah.W: And a place for your friends to come and visit in Mexico.M: Well, if my friends are nice to me, I suppose something could be arranged. Did you have anybody in particular in mind?W: Oh, very funny. So when exactly are they moving?M: In a couple of months. They have to pack up and take care of all the business here. I am going to help them with the move. I may even try to stay a couple of months if I can swing the time.Questions:22) Why is the man not really surprised at his par ents’ moving?23) The man mentions several reasons to explain why his parents are moving, which of the following is not one of the reasons?24) Where his parents planning to move?25) According to the conversation which of the following statement is not true?26) When exactly are they moving?Questions 27 to 30 are based on the following talk.OK. Let’s talk a little bit today about Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computer. Jobs, a college drop out, a drop out who then goes on to start a revolutionary computer company, that changed the way the world perceive the computer and its role in society. Steve jobs believed, I should say strongly believed that the computer should and would become a tool for the everyday person. In his own words, he says, quote, we started it out to get a computer in the hands of everyday people. And we succeeded beyond the wildest dreams. And succeed he did, in 1977 the world’s first mass marketed personal computer, the apple two, came out. Hundreds and hundreds of thousands were sold. Other companies sprang up. And by 1985 there were 38 million computers in the world. In the year 2000, that number climbed to 557 million. In millions of homes across the globe, we communicate by computer, we play games, we get and give information, we shop, we work, we organize our personal finances, all done on a personal everyday home computer. Now behind Jobs’ belief that the computer should made available to the everyday person, was a true underlined belief in technology, that technology could be used to better our lives. The seventies saw real revolution in technology, but people like Steve Jobs were motivated by more than just the need to be involved in the technological revolution. He wanted to shape it. Jobs believed that it’s important to comb ine technology and art to be creative. With this kind of thinking it’s not too surprising to see why the macintosh has become a favorite among artists, graphic designers, professionals in the publishing and video and animation industries. Jobs says, quote, the macintosh turned out so well because the people working on it were musicians, artists, poets, and historians, who also happen to be excellent computer scientists. So Jobs believed in technology. He believed it could be made available to everyone, and he believed that it could be used as a tool for creativity. He was certainly a pioneer.Questions:27) Which of the following statements is not true about Steve Jobs?28) In which year was the first mass marketed personal computer produced?29) How many computers were there in the world in the year of 2000?30) What was Steve Jobs true underlined belief?Part C. Listening and translation.1. Sentence translation. Directions: Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) It’s very difficult to quit smoking, which is why it is better not to start smoking in the first place. Doctors often say smoking kills.2) Most of the people I know are interested in the proposed tax reform being debated in the congress. Because they hope it will lower taxes for them.3) If more companies provide child’s care facilities at work, they will really help mothers who had to work outside of their homes.4) You shouldn’t be worried about making new friends. It w ill happen gradually. By this time next year I am sure you will have made many new friends5) There are more high school drop outs than before. Thus there are more unqualified young people looking for jobs than there used to be.2. Passage translation. Directions: Listen and translate each passage you have heard intoChinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) You know the one issue that I feel the strongest about is the environment. Well, maybe it’sa little bit expensive to change our ways, but we have to try. We need to take care of the world we live in. So I think we can all do small things like recycle plastics and be careful not to waste water and electricity. You know what they say. We only have one world so we shouldn’t mess it up.2) For me freedom speech is very important. We should always be allowed to say what we believe, especially now. You know that people want to send to the internet, they want to limit what we have access to our computers. Well, I don’t agree with that at all. Of course I know it’s a tricky question, where do you draw the line on what should be controlled? What limit should be placed on our freedom of speech? I suppose there have to be some limits set, but I say the fewer the better. Maybe the best thing is just set aside everything on a case by case bases.。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--RE 4
中级口译听力教程第三版7BRevision exercises four.Part A. Spot dictation. Listen and fill in each of the blanks with the words you have heard from the recordings.Travelers to new cities are often told to start their trip with the bus tour. The thinking is that they can then return to the places that interested them. Non-sense. What you see from the inside of the moving bus is unreal, and completely removed from the authentic sites, sounds and smells outside. Be adventurous, the best way to experience any place is on foot and with absolutely no travel plan, simply go wherever your feet and your interest lead you. You eventually will get to the same sites as you are in the bus tour, the museums, the monuments, city hall, but you will have seen much more. You will have felt the contemporary life of the city. But what if I get lost? People might ask. No one ever gets hopelessly lost in the major city. Eventually you can find your way back to a well-known location. If it frightens you to be lost just find a taxi and go back to where you started. However the nicest things can happen if you get lost. You stop at the side walk cafe to sit and relax. You ask for instructions of the local people at the next table. And even if they don’t speak your language, your trip becomes more memorable because of the experience. Here are a few more ways to get the most out of your travel. Know before you go. Spend a few hours before your trip, learning about the history and culture of your destination. This will help you understand what you are seeing. Move around like a local. Use the subways and buses of the city you are visiting. You will not only save money but you will also learn how people really live. Check the bulletin boards. Sometimes you can find advertisements for free concerts and other fun activities on bulletin boards around universities. So the next time you see a poster advertizing an introductory bus tour, save your money, instead wander on your own, I promise you a time you will remember with great pleasure.Part B. Listening comprehension.1. Statements. Listen and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you hear.1) I am leaving for a conference tomorrow, and I will be away for 2 weeks. I suppose you could email your paper to me there.2) Since professor Smith cannot come on Friday, the quiz will be postponed until next week’s class.3) Excuse me. Do you have any apartments available for under 500 dollars a month? I need to move in next week when my new job starts.4) I am having trouble fitting into my jeans. It looks like I have to cut down what I eat.5) Lisa is out of office again, another business meeting, she will be flying to Paris early tomorrow morning.6) We are worrying that we won’t be able to turn in our economics papers on time, but fortunately the professor says that he will give us one week extension on it.7) Did you see the diamond ring Bill gave to Linda? It must have cost him an arm and leg.8) We’ve got to be in London by Sunday. We could take the train but a direct flight will be a lot less complicated and maybe even cheaper.9) If you can’t start doing better soon in this course, I am afraid you are going to have to drop it. Why don’t you get some help from the graduate assistance?10) I am sure wish I had a metric ruler with me, I need the measurements in millimeters, not in inches, and I am tired of converting.2. Talks and conversations. Listen and choose the best answer to each question you hear. Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following conversation.M: I really appreciate your filling me in on yesterday’s lecture.W: No problem. I thought you might want to go over it together, and anyway it helps me review. Hope you are feeling better now.M: I am, thanks. So you said she talked about squid, sounds a little strange.W: Well, actually it was about the evolution of sea life, a continuation from last week. The octopus and squid descended from earlier creatures with shells, they survived by shedding their shells somewhere between 200 and 500 million years ago.M: That’s a pretty long span of time.W: I know. That was what she said though, to be precise, exactly when they emerge is uncertain, and why is still unexplained.M: Some squid are really huge. Can you imagine something that big is still had a shell?W: Actually it’s because they lost their shell that they could evolve to a bigger size.M: Make sense. But some are really huge. I have read about fisherman that caught squid that weighed over a ton. Did she talk about how that happens?W: Not really. But she did mention some usual cases. In 1933 in New Zealand, they caught a squid, it was 22 yards long, its eyes were 18 inches across. Can you imagine?M: Reminds me of all those stories of sea monsters.W: Dr. Simpsons thinks that there are probably even larger ones that haven’t been found, because squid are intelligent and fast, so they can easily get away from humans. Maybe some of those monster stories are true.Questions:11) What topic are the man and woman discussing?12) Why does the man need to talk to the woman about the class?13) According to the woman what happened 200 to 500 million years ago?14) What does the woman imply about the sea monsters?Questions 15 to 20 are based on the following conversation.M: So Andria, you are going home for the holidays?W: I sure am. I booked the flight for tomorrow afternoon. And I can’t wait.M: That sounds great.W: What about you? Going home too?M: I haven’t decided yet. I am still debating.W: Haven’t decided? Oh, you are never going to get a flight out of here. I am sure all the seats have been reserved by now. It’s the holiday season after all.M: Well, it’s not such a big deal for me. My family o nly lives about a hundred and fifty miles from here. I usually drive or take the train. It’s a short trip.W: You don’t sound very excited about it.M: Well, we are not really a very close knit family. I have 3 brothers and they are spread out all over the place. One lives on the east coast, and the other on the west coast. I even have a brother in Montreal.W: Oh, wow! What does he do?M: Translation work. It’s kind of strange, but we rarely get together as a family any more. W: Well, I tried to get home as much as possible. We are a big family. There are 6 of us children. So it’s always a lot of fun.M: Six kids?W: Yep, and we are all really close. You should see it. Most of us are married too. So it makes it a very crowded house for the holidays.M: I can imagine.W: Because there are too many people to cook dinner for, it’s a real headache for my parents. So we end up going out to dinner a lot. It’s pretty crazy.M: Well, at my house my mother loves to cook. So when all of us do get home, which isn’t that often, she always cooks big home made meals. We have left-overs for days. Questions:15) Who is going home for the holidays?16) When is the woman leaving for home?17) Why have all the seats been reserved by now according to the woman?18) Where does the man’s family live?19) How many children are there in the woman’s family?20) Which of the following statement is true according to the conversation?Questions 21 to 24 are based on the following conversation.M: Oh, I just got some bad news today.W: What happened, Tony?M: Well, you know my job is at the design studio.W: Yes?M: Well …W: Oh, no.M: Oh, yes. Today the boss called me into his office and told me that they had to lay me off indefinitely. That means as of April 30th, I am out of work.W: Oh!M: No more job.W: Tony, I am so sorry. You really liked working there.M: Yeah, well, that’s not all bad news. There is still a small chance that the company will call me back in the summer if the work picks up. You never know what will happen. They may still need me then.W: Oh, this is so sudden, isn’t it?M: Well, sort of. Two other employees lost their jobs last month and I had a feeling I might be the next one in line. You know I have only been working there 10 months, so I don’t have any seniority. And if it is going to lay someone off, it’s always going to be the newer employees first.W: What are you going to do?M: Like I said I still got a job until the end of the month. Starting in May, I plan to send out resumes and go on some interviews. Depending on the outcome of the interviews. Questions:21) What’s the bad news for Tony?22) How long has Tony been working at his present job?23) According to the conversation which of the following statements is not true?24) What might be one reason for Tony to be laid off ahead of many other employees? Questions 25 to 30 are based on the following talk.Andrew Warhol was born in 1928 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He studied at the Carnegie Institute of Technology. By 1950, Andy Warhol, as he now called himself, moved to New York city, and pursued a successful career as a commercial designer and illustrator. In the 1960s, Warhol became one of the leaders of the pop art movement. Taking its name from popular this art used images in popular culture for its subject matter. Probably one of Warhol’s most famous images is called Campbell Soup Can, a picture of a brand of soup popular in the US. Other famous works are Green Coca-Cola Bottles, and the three dimensional Brilow Box, which looks exactly like the boxes of soup pads sold in the supermarket. Now Warhol also wanted to simplify the process of making art. So he silks green photographs onto painted canvass. He created very striking, brightly colored portraits of celebrities. The most famous are of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, and Elvis Presley. To make his art look even more mechanical, he would repeat many images of the same thing on the canvass, sometimes just changing the color or a few little details. He even named the place where he produced his art The Factory. And Warhol was also a film maker and a publisher. His magazine called Interview was filled with articles and gossip about celebrities. With his trade mark bushy white hair and his association with celebrities this man who seemed somewhat shy was always in the public eye. It seems that the more fun he made of art and fame the more famous Andy Warhol became. He died in 1987 and it is the subject of the largest museum devoted to a single artist, the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh his hometown.Questions:25) This talk is about the American artist Andy Warhol. When was this artist born?26) Which of the following were used for the subject matter of pop art?27) Andy Warhol created brightly colored portraits of celebrities, which of the following is not one of these famous people?28) Why did Andy Warhol name his work place The Factory?29) Apart from a commercial designer Andy Warhol worked at several other jobs, which of the following is not one of these jobs?30) Which of the following makes Andy Warhol unique as an artist?Part C. Listening and translation.1. Sentence translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) In summary, we can see that every business no matter how large or small depends on advertizing to attract and keep customers.2) Figures out today showed that retail sales last year were worse than expected. Sales actually dropped 13 percent.3) The majority of people I know are concerned about the worsening pollution in the city. It is doing great harm to the air and water.4) Air travel became more dangerous in the past 20 years, because of terrorism which is why stricter airport’s security rules were put into effe ct.5) People today watch TV more than they buy books, which is why they understand visualinformation far better than written information.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) Recent government figures indicate that our standard of living is rising, but they don’t take into account important factors like pollution, crime, and stress. In the past wages were much lower, but then people could go out without constantly having to look over their shoulder, and moms could send their kids to play in the streets without worrying they would be attacked or offered drugs by someone. So many people agree that the quality of life in Britain has definitely deteriorated. Crime is on the increase, and hundreds of homeless teenagers roam the streets.2) On July 16th, my friends and I arrived at your inn, hoping to spend an enjoyable weekend. Unfortunately because of your poor service our weekend was a disaster. Since your ad says have a fabulous time or we will get your money back, I am requesting that you refund our money. The room had not yet been cleaned, so we found dirty towels on the beds and cigarette buds in the ashtrays. Despite these problems none of your employees apologized to us. This was not the weekend we had been looking forward to.Revision exercises 41.in summary2.retail sales 零售额be worse than expected 比预期的差3.be concerned about the worsening pollution in this city 对这座城市恶化的污染问题担忧It is doing great harm to the air and water 污染正破环着空气和水4.Air travel became more dangerous in the past twenty years because ofterrorism, which is why stricter airport security rules were put into effect.在过去的20年里，乘飞机旅行因为恐怖活动而变得更加危险，这正是实施更严格的机场安全规则的原因。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit 7
Unit 7. Part one. Are people born clever or stupid?2. Exercises. 1. This is a passage about man’s intelligence. A. Listen and then decide whether the following statements are true, T, or false, F.Are some people born clever and others born stupid? Or is intelligence developed by our environment and our experience? Strangely enough the answer to these questions is yes. To some extent our intelligence is given us at birth. And no amount of special education can make a genius out of a child born with low intelligence. On the other hand a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than one who lives in a rich and varied surroundings. Thus the limits of a person’s intelligence are fixed at birth whether or not he reaches those limits will depend on his environment. This view now held by most experts can be supported in a number of ways. It is easy to show that intelligence is to some extent something we are born with. The closer the blood relationship between two people the closer they are likely to be in intelligence. Thus if we take two unrelated people at random from the population it is likely that their degree of intelligence will be completely different. If on the other hand we take two identical twins they will very likely be as intelligent as each other. Relations like brothers and sisters, parents and children usually have similar intelligence. And this clearly suggest that intelligence depends on birth. Imagine now that we take two identical twins and put them in different environments, we might send one, for example, to a university, and the other to a factory where the work is boring. We would soon find differences in intelligence developing. And this indicates that environment as well as birth plays a part. This conclusion is also suggested by the fact that people who live in close contact with each other but who are not related at all, are likely to have a similar degree of intelligence.B. Listen again and then supply the missing information in the following passage.2. A man is talking about his teachers. Listen and then provide answers to the questions in the spaces given below.I am Vents. Well, as to who had influenced me most the first person I think of is my third grade teacher. It’s funny, isn’t it? She made school fun. I had a real problem with school before t hat. I didn’t like to go. I had trouble making friends. I wonder where she is now. Gosh, that was a long time ago. I also owe a lot to one of my high school teachers. He was reallytough, but he taught me how to write well. That skill has helped me in every single job I had.I mean at the time I hated his class. But looking back I realized just how much he had helped me.Part two. Statements. 3. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer that is closest in meaning to each statement you hear.1. I have j ust been to my friend’s new apartment which is much bigger than my place. Naturally it is much more expensive.2. The storm that happened last week left a path of destruction along the southeastern coast of the small island country in the west Pacific Ocean.3. When she graduated from the London school of economics, Elsy found a job as a secretary in an accountancy firm based in New York.4. I need a text book for my 8 o’clock class tomorrow morning. But the university book store won’t open until 9. Coul d I use yours tomorrow?5. Is it true that your parents are coming to see your apartment this weekend? Look as if I’d better lend you my vacuum cleaner then.6. Mrs. Alan used to live in the dormitory in the first two of her undergraduate years. But now in her final year she has her own apartment.7. If you make a left turn at the corner you will end up in front of the big shopping center.8. Mr. Baker paid his annual rent of 5,000 dollars for his condominium one day before it was due, narrowly escaping a fine.9. My math assignment is due tomorrow and I haven’t even started yet. You will certainly miss me at the party tonight.10. The company is very selective in choosing people to fill the position. Only girls between 20 and 25 are eligible.11. Are you saying that you are planning to take 2 extra courses next term? You must be out of mind.12. I guess I should see the doctor about that cough sometime this week. I have been putting it off for days because of my tight schedule.13. The economy of this country has been affected by inflation, food prices have risen considerably within the past few months.14. What this building needs is better sound proofing. I can’t concentrate here with all that traffic passing by outside.15. Mr. and Mrs. Harris are planning to leave for Hawaii on Friday. They have already booked 2 seats on the flight of the British Airways.16. You want me to pay 300 dollars and join you on the trip to Florida this summer? Do you think I just inherited a fortune?17. After a one week careful investigation the police came to the cautious conclusion that the fire had been the work of an arsonist.18. I shall be working as a house painter this summer. It’s hard work, but I get to be outdoors and the pay is decent.19. After retiring from the professorship at Northwestern University, Dr. Brown is moving to his small hometown in the southern part of the country.20. According to the interview broadcast on the National Television net work, the president will visit Norway in March.Part 3. 3. Exercises.1. A history assignment. Listen to the conversation about an assignment and then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.M: Good morning. Say, do you know what the assignment is for our term paper in history? W: Sure. W eren’t you in class on Monday? That’s when it was given out.M: No, I missed that class. Was there a hand out?W: No, the instructor just wrote the assignment on the board.M: Could I copy the assignment from your notes?W: You could if I copied it all down. But I just wrote down the part that I wanted.M: Oh, no.W: You see, there are four choices of topics for the term paper. But when I saw them I knew which one I wanted, so I didn’t copy the others down.M: Can you remember any of the others?W: Let’s see. There was one about World War one, something about it, but I don’t remember what. And there was one called the idea of progress in the nineteenth century.M: And what was the last one?W: I can’t remember. My mind is a complete blank. Maybe yo u can ask someone else.M: Yes, I will. Any way, those are certainly broad topics.W: Yes, but you can focus on the special area within them. Which one would you take?M: Of course I don’t know what the last one is, but of these three I think I will tak e the idea of progress.W: That’s very abstract.M: Yes, but it is one of my interest, and I read a lot on the subject. I have never written a term paper on it though.W: Me, either. I haven’t even read about it. Are you going to class on Wednesday?M: Yes?W: Maybe who will write it on the board again.M: I hope so. Good luck for your paper.W: Same to you.Questions:1) How many topics did the teacher give for the term paper?2) How was the assignment given out?3) Why can’t the man copy the assignment from the woman’s notes?4) Why dose the man choose the assignment on progress?中级口译听力教程第三版3B2. What subjects are you taking this semester? Listen to the following conversation between 2 college students. And then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.M: What subjects are you taking this semester?W: I am taking introductory calculus, freshman composition, western civilization and physics. M: That’s quite a load.W: Yes, I know it’s going to be a lot of work. But it should be a n interesting semester. And I am not going to have to work this term, because I managed to save quite a bit of money from my summer job at Canary, so I have enough time for studying.M: That’s good. I am going to have to work 20 hours a week at the librar y.W: What do you do there? Do you like it?M: I shelve books on the third floor. Sometimes it gets monotonous, but the pay isn’t bad. And I can arrange my hours to suit my class schedule.W: What are you taking this semester?M: French, biology, and accounting. I like the French and biology instructors, but the accounting professor is very dry and boring.W: Do you have professor Steel Well? I have heard he is terrible.M: Yes, do you know of anybody who is better?W: My friend Antonio took the accounting with professor Apkins last spring. He said that she was wonderful, knew her subject well, and had a great sense of humor. She kept this class in stitches the whole semester. But she covered all the material thoroughly.M: I will have to check to see if she is teaching this semester. If she is I will try to transfer into her class.Questions:1) Which of the following subjects is the woman not taking this semester?2) What kind of instructor is professor Steel Well?3) Why does the man like his job?4) What does the man decide to do?3. About the courses at Swan school. Listen to the following conversation and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.W: Good morning, can I help you?M: Yes, please. I would want to have some information about the courses at Swan school. W: Is that a summer course hearing to student?M: Yes.W: OK, fine. Well, we have a short intense of full time courses during the summer.M: I would want to know the length of course.W: Yes, each course last for 3 weeks.M: How many hours per week, please?W: Well, it’s about 23 hours a week, usually 4 and a half days each week.M: You must have a lot of students in the class, haven’t you?W: We have a lot of students in the school but in the classes only between 12 and 14 students. M: Twelve and fourteen. Could you give me the dates of the first and the second course?W: Yes, certainly. The first course begins on the third of July, and last until the twentieth of July, and the second course is from the twenty fourth of July until the tenth of August.M: What about the fees per course?W: Yes, each course cost 150 pounds, plus that which is 15 percent, and a registration fee. M: And any deposit please?W: Yes, for each course we need to deposit 20 pounds and 5 pounds registration fee.M: Oh, thank you. Do we have to find our own accommodation?W: No, we can do that for you. We have a lady who arranges the accommodation for you with Oxford families.M: How much does it cost?W: Well, you can choose to have bed and breakfast only which is 20 pounds a week, or bed breakfast and dinner which is about 27 pounds a week.M: Twenty seven pounds. Thank you very much.W: You are welcome.Questions:1) What kind of course is being talked about in the conversation?2) How long does this course last?3) About how many hours of class work is it each week?4) About how many students are there in each class?5) When does the first course start?6) Until when does it last?7) How much is the cost of each course?8) What type of accommodation does the school provide?9) How much does the accommodation cost a week if it includes bed, breakfast and dinner?10) Where is the school situated?Part four. Listening and translation. 3. Exercises.1. Sentence translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) A total of 12,000 international buyers from 76 countries including major European countries such as the UK, France, Italy and Spain, were recorded during the four day show, which was an 18 percent increase when compared with 2006.2) Our firm is planning to start up a new branch in Australia early next year. And we are making a feasibility study of the proposal.3) Our products are mainly for export to North Europe, East Asia, and the Middle East. So we are seeking over seas partners.4) The United States population age 65 and over is expected to double in size within the next 25 years. By 2030 almost one out of every five Americans will be 65 years or older.5) A significant part of a hiring decision is based on non-verbal elements in an interview, hand-shake, eye-contact, body language, posture, listening skills and clothing.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) English is now the international language for airline pilots, scientists, medical experts, business men, and many others. Consequently more and more people are learning it. The BBC’s English teaching radio programs are broadcasting daily to 4 continents and supply to radio stations in 120 countries. Films and videos are on the air or used in institutions in over 100 countries.2) The number of exhibitors and visitors to trade fare has dropped recently. One of the most important reasons may be marketing. Many trade fares do not reflect the needs of market and so lose valuable exhibitors and visitors. Trade shows are a closed circle. Good quality ex hibitors attract good attendants which is desired. It’s up to the trade fare management to make sure the show has both. Another major factor is the number of competing events that dilute the number of exhibitors and visitors at any given trade fare.Unit sevenPart one Are People Born Clever, or Stupid?VariedIdentical完全相同的; 一模一样的:Part twoCondominium由另两国或多国）共管的国家./ （产权为居住者自有的）公寓（的单元）. Overdue adj. （到期或到时）未付款, 未完成, 未到达Eligible适宜被选中的; 有恰当资格的; 合格的forSound-proofing 隔音Arsonist纵火犯 ['ɑ:sənist]Hawaii 夏威夷US一个州Captial: Honolulu火奴鲁鲁, （即檀香山, 美国夏威夷州的首府和港市on the island of Oahu瓦胡岛第三大岛Part threeAssignment n.分配, 任务, 功课, 委派, 被指定的(课外)作业;(分派的)任务Handout n.讲义材料, 施舍, 传单Calculus微积分（学）.Cannery罐头工厂To shelve将（书等）放在搁架上/放弃或搁置（计画﹑方案﹑问题等）; 缓议（某事物）/指陆地）呈缓坡倾斜Monotonous məˈnɔtənəs单调乏味的; 使人厌倦的; 无聊的To keep...in stitches大笑不止; 捧腹大笑VAT= value-added tax n. (商品)增值税政府对经营厂商在生产和销售某商品时新增加的价值所课征的税。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--RE 3
Revision exercise 3.Part A. Spot dictation. Listen and fill in each of the blanks with the words you have heard from the recordings.People are often scared away from going overseas, because of the language barrier. Naturally you will become better acquainted with Europeans if you can speak their languages. But you can still have a great time in Europe without language skills. You will have little trouble communicating in areas where there is heavy tossed traffic. You will usually find someone who can help you out in hotels, restaurants, banks, shops, airports and train stations. Off the beaten path you will probably run into a language barrier, but you will still get by. We have some tips. Basic expressions. A. because it takes years to learn a foreign language many people don’t even try. However, you should take the time to learn a few basic expressions, and how to count to 10. B. No book can show you how to pronounce foreign words correctly. Have a native speaker pronounce them for you. Asking for directions. A. Open you mouth and say, Ah, as if you are at a doctor’s office. Follow Ah, by the name of the place you are going to. Ah, Paris, or Ah, Madrid. If you point to a map as you do this, most Europeans will understand. Even if you use English in the rest of the sentence, you can say, for example, I would like to go to Ah, Madrid. B. Remember that many cities are spelled differently in different languages. For example, the city of Venice is called Venizia in Italian. Tricks for communicating. A. Speak simply, say menu please, not I would like to see a menu please. B. Repeat statements only once slowly and without raising your voice. C. If your vocabulary is limited, try to communicate in writing. Carry paper and pen, and get waiters and clerks to write down prices for you. D. Don’t be afraid to give sign language a try.Part B. Listening comprehension.1. Statements. Listen and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard.1) I should give you a ride to the airport. But I am late for the appointment on the other side of the town.2) I really enjoy that TV special about some endangered species last night. But I wish I could have stayed awake long enough to see the whole thing.3) I can’t believe I still have this pain in my back. The medicine the doctor gave me wassupposed to make me feel better now.4) I have been working on my history assignment all day. And I still got 8 pages to write. At this rate I will never get it done by Monday.5) We need to drive to that city during the night. But the doctor said this medicine might make me drowsy.6) I thought that there was still time for me to apply for the student loan, but today I find that the closing day was last Friday.7) Last night when I was putting the finishing touchers on my paper, that electrical storm completely wiped out my computer files.8) I don't know how my pictures at the orientation will come out. We have to wait to see fora couple of days.9) We are supposed to do our assignments for statistics on the computer. But those in the student center are always tied up.10) Professor Godwin assigned us two more papers to write. He must think w e don’t have any other classes.2.Talks and conversations. Listen and choose the best answer to each question you hear. Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following news.Now the news at 7. The airline pilots of several airlines have gone on strike just before the start of the world cup. Fans from all over the world have to find other means of transportation or miss their games. No agreement has been reached between the airline pilots and management, and the strike is expected to continue for many days. Heavy rains had fallen in southern Florida since last week. Many buildings have been flooded causing billions of dollars worth of damage. Roads have closed in many cities causing traffic jams all over the area. In some cases it is taken hours to travel only a few miles. The famous pop singer Madonna has arrived in New York for the second leg of her world tour. She gave a series of concerts in Los Angles from Oct 9 through Oct 15 which was sold out and got great reviews from music critics.Questions:11) Why had the airline pilots gone on strike?12) Which of the following statements is not true in connection with the strike?13) What had affected southern Florida since last week?14) Which city is the first leg of the famous pop singer Madonna’s world t our?15) How long did Madonna stay in Los Angeles to give her series of concerts?Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following interview.M: Hello, everyone. We are talking to Stella Hamptons, famous Holly Wood actress. Before the break we are talking about your lives, Stella before you became a big star.W: Yes. Oh, but do we have to?M: Well, I think it’s interesting. And I think our listeners will find it interesting too. I mean you didn’t become a big star overnight. You struggled for many years.W: You can say that again.M: Tell us a little about it.W: Oh, yes. I think I must have worked 20 or 30 different jobs.M: Really?W: Sure. I couldn’t find work as an actress for many years. So I had to do something. You have to eat, right?M: What kinds of jobs did you have?W: A little bit of everything. I worked as a waitress, in a department store, painting houses. I think I got fired from most of those jobs.M: Oh, yeah? Tell us a few stories.W: This is so embarrassing. Well, I remember I worked for a big department store in the hats department. It was so boring. We never had any customers during the day. And that’s when I worked. When I got sleepy I used to lie down under the hat racks and taking occasional nap. M: What happened?W: Well, one day I got caught by my boss. And I got fired on the spot. Then there was a time I decided to paint houses. It turned out that I was allergic to the paint. And my body was sore after working the first day. I could hardly get out of bed the next day. I c ouldn’t take the physical work. I got fired again.M: Any other stories?W: Well, you are not going to believe this. But I actually drove a taxi for a few days. I got fired as a cab driver.M: No, you?W: Yes. I was desperate and thought I could make good tips. I needed the money at the time. Unfortunately it didn’t last.M: Fired?W: Yeep. How did you guess. On my third day I hit a pole. No one was hurt in the accident. My passenger was fine. But it scared me to death. That was the end of my career as a driver. M: Well, Stella, thanks for sharing those details with us. It’s a good thing you made it as an actress. After the commercial break we will talk more with Stella about her new movie that’s been released in September.Questions:16) Stella had worked many jobs before she became a big star. Which of the following is not one of these jobs?17) Why did she get fired from the job at the department store?18) How long did she keep her cab driving job?19) What happened in the cab accident?20) Wh en is Stella’s new movie being released?Questions 21 to 24 are based on the following conversation.W: Mike, do you have a minute?M: Oh, hi Cathay. Sure. What’s up?W: Well, I have been meaning to talk to you about the situation of the office.M: I am not in there very often. It’s so noisy that I can’t work.W: That’s exactly what I am getting at. We are supposed to be able to do our preparation and marking in that office. But have you noticed? Simon constantly has students coming in to get help with his course. A lot of people are going in and out.M: Has anybody spoken to him about it?W: No, not yet. But someone is going to have to.M: We can’t really ask him to stop having students coming for help, can we?W: No, of course not. But I am not a ble to do my work, neither are you. I imagine it’s the same for the others in the office.M: Mm. Could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When TAs have to talk with the students,they could go to the meeting room and not use the office. You know, there is a room down the hall, a rather small room that we could ask to use. It’s only for storing supplies.W: You mean a little storage room? Oh, that would be too small.M: Are you sure? With the cabinets taken out that might be bigger than it looks.W: Come to think of it you may be on to something. I’d like to have a look at that room. Can we go there now?M: Sure, let’s go.Questions:21) What problem at the office are Cathay and Mike discussing?22) Why do Simon’s students come to see him?23) What does Mike suggest they do?24) What does Cathay say about Mike’s suggestion?中级口译听力教程第三版6AAn intermediate course of English listening. Third edition.Revision exercise 3.Part B. Listening comprehension.2. Talks and conversations. Questions 25 to 30 are based on the following conversation.M: I am Robert Nick. Welcome to TV talk with your host Ann Power.W: And I am Ann Power once again. Here with you today on TV talk.M: Well, Ann, we’ve got another season jam pack with new and old shows?W: Yes, we do, Robert. Let’s start off talking about several shows that have been around for a while and are still going strong.M: And what comes to mind first is that celebrity talk show host Rosy Adams is having yet another successful season.W: She really is.M: You know, I think celebrities clearly enjoy talking with Rosy. They seem to open up more with Rosy than they do on other shows. And they are being natural. What is that? I think it’s because Rosy Adams is simply nice. Yes, she is nice.W: She is.M: And I think that’s some missing ingredient in a lot of talk shows on TV these days. Rosy is also quite normal, you know, she’s got weight problems, date problems, you name it. I think that the audience feels that she is normal, she is like they are. So when the celebrities feel comfortable and the audience feels comfortable you get a lot of talking and a lot of watching. And that’s good for ratings.W: Oh, yeah, it is indeed, Robert. Rosy is still on top and it’s amazing.M: Mm.W: Well, how about soap operas, Robert?M: Wow!W: You know, one characteristic I look for when deciding if a soap opera is working is familiarity.M: Right.W: The world spins has some of the same characters and actors playing those parts since the very first show in 1956. 1956! It’s amazing!M: A long time!W: The audience has grown up, so to speak, with the characters.M: Mm.W: Well, their friends. You cannot just turn off your friends. You keep watching to see what’s going to happen next. And the story lines, they a re familiar, romance, intrigue, it’s all there. It’s the same old story being played out so many times. And that keeps the audience coming back. What matters is that the audience feels involved, year after year with the same characters in the same old plot.M: Sure.W: And that makes a soap opera good. The world spins had been doing that for more than 50 years.M: 50 years! That’s a long time. And now on the other hand let’s take a look on the sitcoms. You know, sitcoms never last that long because you know what makes them popular is in fact they are so current, right? I mean their hip, they reflect current pop culture.W: Right.M: But no matter how great the writing after a certain time period things just get old. Now buddies is a very trendy hit show about a bunch of friend sharing good times and bad times in Chicago. Of course they are all good looking and funny, and what’s amazing here is after so many years the show is still hot.W: That’s certainly is. Well, how about quiz shows? And now that is my favorite, the new craze quiz shows.M: Right.W: You know, what makes them popular is the belief that even I can win. If I can answer the question correctly, Hey, I won 10,000 dollars and that’s great.M: Mm.W: Everyone wants to be able to win. It’s nice to see everyday people winning too. You know, the doctor, the housewife, the garage mechanic, the lawyer, anyone. You get caught up in the excitement.M: Sure.W: Your turn is a great show, because the questions are answerable and the people come away with great prizes like money, furniture cars. It’s fun. A quiz show has got to be relatively easy and fun.Questions:25) Which type of TV programs are these people talking about first?26) According to the conversation why has the celebrity talk show been so successful?27) These people are talking about very successful soap opera, The World Spins. When did this soap opera start?28) Which of the following features can explain the success of the soap opera?29) Which of the following statements is true about sitcoms?30) What is the popular belief of so many quiz show watchers?Part C. Listening and translation.1. Sentence translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) If my friends and I had known enough about the potential of the internet, we would have started an online business.2) I am afraid I can’t make it to our appointment Thursday. Could you call me tomorrow to set up another time make it after 11?3) We are multi-national company with a recorder of million employees, and there are over 120 sub-city areas world wide.4) Quite a few of the people I spoke to are worried about the proposed political reform, because they feel the government needs to do a better job.5) If the government encourages more forms of investment, it will help improve the performance of the economy and create more job opportunities.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) I am going to talk about acid rain, a subject which many people have heard of, but very few understand fully. I am going to talk about exactly what acid rain is. Acid rain is a kind of p ollution which is hanging over our heads in a sense. It’s the air pollution above us. It’s the pollution that’s coming down in rain, in mist, in snow and hail, in many different ways and damaging our forests, our lakes and rivers, our buildings and even our health.2) These people became rich and famous because each of them started a new industry and did something that no other person had done before. In English we call people like them entrepreneurs. The definition of entrepreneur is a person who organizes and managers a new business. All entrepreneurs have one important characteristic in common. They are not afraid to take risks. We could say they are all gamblers.Revision exercise 31.the potential of the Internet 网络的潜能start an on-line business 开创网上业务2．make it after eleven11点以后打3. a multi-national company a quarter of a million employees 25万over a hundred and twenty subsidiaries worldwide. 在世界各地设有120多个子公司4. Quite a few of the people I spoke to are worried about the proposed political reform because they feel the government needs to do a better job. 对我说过话的很多人对所提议的政治改革表示担心，因为他们认为政府应当做得更好。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit 1
中级口译听力教程第三版1AAn intermediate course of English listening Third editionUnit one. Part one. Shopping over the internet.3. Exercises.1. Listen to a passage about a new mode of shopping, and then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.In 2005 consumers could purchase virtually anything over the internet, books, compact discs, and even stocks were available from World Wide Web sites that seem to spring up almost daily. A few years earlier some people had predicted that consumers accustomed to shopping in stores would be reluctant to buy things that they could not see or touch in person. For growing number of time starved consumers however, shopping from their home computer was proving to be a convenient alternative to driving to the store. A research estimated that in 2008 US consumers would purchase 7.3 billion dollars of goods over the internet, double the 2006 total. Finding a bargain was getting easier owing to the rise of online auctions, and websites that did comparison shopping on the internet for the best deal. For all the consumer interest, retailing in cyber space was still a largely unprofitable business however. Internet pioneer which began selling books in 1995 and later branched into recorded music and videos posted revenue of 153.7 million dollars, in the third quarter of this year, up from 37.9 million dollars in the same period of 2002. Overall howe ver, the company’s loss widened to 45.2 million dollars from 9.6 million dollars. An analyst did not expect the company to turn a profit until 2006. Despite the great loss, has a stock market value of many billions, reflecting investors’ optimism of other future industry. Internet retailing appeal to investors because it provided an efficient means of reaching millions of consumers without having the cost of operating conventional stores with their armies of sales people. Selling online carries its own risks however. With so many companies competing for consumers’ attention price competition was intense and profit margins thin or non-existent. One video retailer sold the hit movie Titanic for 9 dollars and 99 cents. Under cutting the 19 dollars and 99 cents suggest it retail price and losing about 6 dollars on each copy sold. With internet retailing still in its initial stage companies seem willing to absorb such losses in an attempt to establish a dominate market position.Questions.1). The passage gives examples to show that almost anything could be purchased on the internet. Which of the following is not one of those examples?2). What had some people predicted a few years earlier customers would like to do?3). How much worth of goods would US consumers buy in 2008 according to a research estimate?4). Which of the following statements is true about retailing in cyberspace?5). Which of the following factors explains the risks of selling online?2. Listen again and then supply the missing information in the following passage. Part 2. Statements. 2. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer which is the closest in meaning to each statement you hear.1. Mr. Blown and Mr. White are old friends. Actually they started to know each other when they were in primary school in Scotland.2. After teaching English and linguistics at Apoly technique for 2 semesters, Ralph remained in Hong Kong for the summer.3. I am told that you have already got a job but a well-known trading company downtown and start to work next month. But I am still waiting to hear.4. Are you saying you like to apply for the part time job? Fine, just fill out this form. Someone will be with you in a moment.5. There seems always to be a difficult time in the kitchen before a meal. Jenney refuses to eat vegetables unless her mother also prepares bacon.6. After a hectic day in the office with her mind turning like a machine Martha watch TV for 2 hours with a cup of coffee in front.7. Affected by two successive hurricanes hitting the east coast the rain flooded most areas of south Florida leaving almost all the highways impossible.8. You don’t like the sound of that car engine. It’s nothing to worry about. I just had it serviced a few days ago.9. You needn’t notify the housing office about the fixing of the faucet in the bathroom. I’ll get Allan to take care of it. He is really handy.10. Imagine what traffic is like every Monday morning during the rush hour. Although we caught the early bus we were late for class.11. We have a heavy load of work today. And let’s leave for the office right now. The earlier we get here the more working time we will have.12. Gary insists on buying the food for the picnic to be held this coming weekend. But shouldn’t we at least offer to share the expense?13. The issue of women’s rights has been part of the American scene since the end of the 19th century and it’s still is today.14. It’s a real scorching day today, and the forecasters are saying that there is no end in sight. It see ms we’d better stay indoors for the next few days.15. Although it has got such a great review, the movie is awful. It’s hardly worth the price of admission. No one would like to see it again.16. Alice has dreamed of visiting London and Paris for so many years. If she were single she would travel in Europe this summer.17. Sandy was really angry during the meeting this morning. I am not going to approach her until she cools off.18. Edward hurried home from Los Angles to see his mother over the weekend. He was driving so fast that he could have had an accident.19. You seem to be quite optimistic about what this country is faced with. As faras you explain the financial situation it doesn’t sound too bad.20. Compared with the other countries we have visited on this trip, Italy is reallya charming country to tourists. I wish George had come to Italy with us.Part 3. 3. Exercises.1. In a store. Listen to the conversation which takes place in a store and then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.M: May I help you?W: Yes. I want to buy some shoes to replace the ones I am wearing.M: What’s wrong with them?W: They are too old and shabby.M: I can see they have simply been worn out. Would you like the same color more or less?W: Yes, and something a little less casual.M: How about this light brown pair. They are similar to what you have, but a little bit dressier.W: Yes, I was thinking of something along that line. I will try them on.M: They certainly look charming.W: The trouble is they feel uncomfortable.M: Then try on this other pair in a similar style but by a different manufacturer. W: These are much better. Do you have them in red?M: Yes. Would you like both pairs?W: Yes, if they won’t cost too much.M: Oh, no, they won’t. The second pair is of half price. Shall I put them both in a box for you?W: Just the red and the old ones. I will wear the new brown pair home. Questions:1). What was the woman shopping for?2). Why did the woman’s shoes look shabby?3). What was wrong with the first pair of shoes the woman tried on?4). How many pairs of shoes did the woman buy?5). Which shoes did the woman wear home?2. The design of shopping malls.Listen to the following passage about the shopping malls. And then supply the missing information in the spaces provided.The shopping mall has designed for only one thing, encouraging people to buy, buy, buy. How do they do this? Well, it is something of an art, an art that has been brought to perfection in the 50 years since malls first started appearing in America. Every aspect of mall design is carefully calculated to appeal to the customers’ psychological needs. This starts with the over all environment. Tests have shown that people feel most relaxed and comfortable at a temperature of 24 to 26 degrees. So this is the air temperature of most malls. If it is any hotter, people may become too lazy to walk, any cooler, they may rush around and leave before they have spent enough money. The choice of color is also very important. Dark colors like orange or purple can make people feel irritable or unhappy.With such feelings they are not likely to do much shopping. Therefore very dark colors are almost never used in malls. Instead walls are usually painted in light colors which make customers feel relaxed and give the mall a spacious feeling. The arrangement of space in the mall is also done with great care. Research shows that most people are unwilling to walk more than 200 meters to shop. In one of the new giant malls this could be a problem. There are 2 ways to deal with the problem. The walk ways in malls can be made curved or angled to hide their true length, or they can be broken up by fountains, up displace, or any of those other things that you thought were just there to entertain you. The arrangement of the stores in the mall is relatively easy. The big department stores are the major attractions that encourage people to come to the mall. These should be kept well apart. Stores selling the same items should also be kept far apart, so that anyone who is comparing prices has to go passed as many other stores as possible. After all up to 60 percent of all items bought in malls are purchased on impulse.3. SOHO, small offices, home offices.Listen to the following passage about SOHO. And then supply the missing information in the passage.Today researchers and marketers have identified a segment that is now labeled SOHO. It means small offices home offices, whether they are high-tech startups or women selling Marry Cay. But they drive America’s economic growth and have created most of the new jobs in the last 20 years. Three percent of companies accounted for 6 million of the 7.7 million jobs that were added to the economy between 2001 and 2005. Small businesses represent over 90 percent of all businesses in the US, within economic output greater than Germany or France or the UK. Reportedly home based workers earn more money. The 46 million home based workers in the United States including a large number of women working at home in an attempt to better balance work in family earn 28 percent more than the average office worker, and spend less time making their pay. Of course this could be due in part to the fact that more experienced and aggressive workers tend to start their own businesses. Remember going into business on your own or from a home office may mean making due with less. But it can also mean achieving more, more independence, more challenges, more results. In the long run, it may mean more money for you and your family. In a word doing it on your own means freedom to grow, experiment, and learn. If you are successful you won’t have to go ask for raise or accept what you are given, or worry about being turned out to passed year when a younger version of yourself comes along. You will have the freedom to enjoy the profits of your own work and the continuing growth in profit which comes from owning your business.Part 4. Listening and translation.3. Exercises.1. Sentences translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) May I introduce myself? I am John Smith from the United States. I am a salesmanager of the Johnson company. I am responsible for the European division. 2) There was a heavy fog in London the whole morning, and we were delayed there. We stayed in the airport for 3 full hours.3) Soon after he started working as a sales representative he discovered that it was far hard of work than he had expected.4) The Shanghai EXPO will draw 70 million visitors and average of 400,000 a day. It will be the first time for the 157 year old event to be held in a developing country.5) The Louvre Museum opened the department of Islamic art in 2003. But the existing gallery can display only a fi fth of the Louvre’s 10,000 pieces of art from the Muslim world.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) The market is a concept. If you are growing tomatoes in your backyard for sale you are producing for the market. You might sell some to your neighbor and some to the manager of the local supermarket. But in either case you are producing for the market. Your efforts are being directed by the market. If people stop buying tomatoes you will stop producing them.2) The world EXPO is a large scale, global, noncommercial EXPO. The hosting of the world EXPO must be applied for by a country and approved by the bureau of International Exhibitions. EXPO aims to promote the exchange of ideas and development of the world economy, culture, science, and technology, to allow exhibitors to publicize and display their achievements, and improve international relationships. Accordingly the world EXPO with its 157 year history is regarded as the Olympic Games of the economy, science and technology.Unit OnePart 1 shopping over the internetVirtually adv. 在各重要方面; 事实上; 实际上; 几乎To spring up迅速地或突然地出现﹑发展﹑生长Time-starved时间不够Auction拍卖Cyberspace网络交流的地方To postRevenue除税的收入; （尤指）岁入To undercut以低於（竞争者）的价码出售货物或提供服务Profit margin 净利润revenue 减去costs 的部分World Wide WebDominant最重要的; 最突出的; 占支配地位的Dominate v. 支配, 统治, 控制, 影响（人﹑事等）Conventional 依照惯例的; 约定俗成的; 因循守旧的Convenient方便的; 省心的Comparison shoppingPart TwoPolytechnic尤指英国的）理工学院Bacon腌猪肉, 燻猪肉（猪的背部或肋部的肉Hectic忙乱的; 忙碌的HurricaneImpassable adj. 指道路﹑路线等）不能通行的, 不能超越的To notify ~ sb (of sth); ~ sth to sb 通知某人（某事）; 将某事报告某人Faucet ˈfɔːsɪt; ˋfɔsɪt/ n（任何）龙头, 旋塞.Handy adj.指小器具等）便於拿取的, 便於使用的scorching adj very hot 极热的/ skɔːtʃ; skɔrtʃ/admission 入场券cool off 冷静Part threeMary KayShabby（指东西）因使用过久或照管不善而破旧的Dressy指衣物）漂亮的, 穿的讲究的, 特殊场合穿的Spacious宽敞的; 宽广的On impulse / ɪmpʌls; ˋɪmpʌls一时冲动Segment分出的或标出的一部分; 想像中可分出的一部分To turn out to pasture变成牧场; 牧地; 草原Part fourConceptˈkɔnsept; ˋkɑnsɛpt idea underlying sth; general notion 观念; 概念Convention某一职业﹑政党等之人士召开的）大会Johnson Company 强生公司European Division 欧洲部Louvre Museum 卢浮宫/luːvə(r)/Islamic art 伊斯兰艺术Muslim world 穆斯林展厅In either case 无论那种情况Your effortNon-commercial Expo 非商业性Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) 国际展览局To allow exhibitor to publicize and display。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--RE2
中级口译听力教程第三版4AAn intermediate course of English listening. Third edition.Revision exercises two.Part A. Spot dictation. Listen and fill in each of the blanks with the words you have heard from the recording.There is no doubt that today English is one of the most important and richest of the world’s languages. Probably the most significant factor accounting for the latter quality was the conquest of England by the Normans more than 900 years ago. The conquering Normans spoke French. Most of the inhabitants of the conquered nations spoke varieties of Anglo Saxon of Germanic origin. Of course the Normans were stronger than the logical inhabitants politically, and naturally their language became the language of the King’s court. It also became the language for written documents together with Latin, and was generally regarded as more literally, and somehow better than the language of the common people. In spite of the apparently being worse, however, the language of the ordinary inhabitants of England and especially the language spoken by the inhabitants of the central part of the country did not die out. For centuries the two languages continue to exist side by side. The individual most responsible for bringing them together was a customs official who lived in the late fourteenth century named Geoffrey Chaucer. Chaucer, whose Canterbury Tales is one of the most extraordinary works in English, practically created or at least made acceptable a new language, which was a combination of the more elegant French and the cruder and more powerful Germanic elements. Since Chaucer’s time the two languages had been woven closer and closer together forming the single language that we now know as English.Part B. Listening Comprehension.1. Statements. Listen and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you hear.1) Sandra’s research was completed a year ahead of schedule. So she can now relax herself from time to time for the rest of this year.2) The new employees were told to report to the personnel manager’s office on Wednesday morning. They would receive a week’s training.3) The sales representative had trouble getting his checks cashed. Because the accounting department found those checks were falsified.4) James thought he could retire after he had spent 30 years teaching, but didn’t. He needs to stay at the job for sometime.5) That he was accepted by the big firm surprised everyone but himself. It was obvious he was not quite qualified for the position.6) In the report submitted to the state council the economist underestimated the rate of inflation. They failed to see some important contributing factors.7) Susa n hoped that her friend would come on time, so they could catch the 9 o’clock coach, otherwise they would have to wait until 4 hours later.8) Scientists have been trying unsuccessfully for 50 years to develop a battery operated car, several key technical problems remain unsolved.9) This seaport on the southeastern coast is most active even during the winter. Those ports on the northern coast have to be closed for the winter.10) Yesterday afternoon I was about to leave the office for home when my secretary showedup. She said the president wanted to talk to me over the phone.2. Talks and conversations. Listen and choose the best answer to each question you hear. Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following talk.Today I will continue my discussion of the behavior of school of psychology. And tell you about what I feel of some problems related to behaviorism. The psychologist wishes to understand human behavior and the human mind. He or she must therefore design methods of investigating human beings as they actually live. The behavior school of psychology, however, has done almost all of its studies under laboratory conditions. Behaviorism seems to want respectability of natural science. But it uses the methods of 50 years ago. Furthermore behavior studies often do not make any great contributions, but the authors were covered this up with mathematical tables in statistics, which are not important for the study. To investigate human behavior in a more natural setting is difficult I admit. Nevertheless, there are at least 2 ways to carry out such a task.Questions:11) Where does the talk most probably take place?12) Who most likely is giving the task?13) What is the main idea of the talk?14) What does the speaker think is the best way to study human psychology?15) What does the next part of the talk most probably deal with?Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following talk.Several months ago I decided it would be wise to investigate the possibilities of buying a life insurance policy. If for no other reason than because I understood it might be a good investment. I got the name of an insurance agent from a friend and called the agent to get some information. From the kinds of questions I put to him the agent could tell that I knew nothing about insurance, so he kindly offered to explore the matter with me in more detail to help me determine the kind of policy I ought to be considering. That evening he appeared at my door promptly at 7:30 without wasting time on amenities he spread his papers out on the kitchen table and launched into a lengthy explanation. I listened attentively as he talked about the differences between various types of policies, and he explained the kind of coverage he felt I ought to have, because of my age bracket and financial objectives. Towards the end of the evening he kindly helped me filled out the application for a 55,000 dollar policy. And then he asked if I could go to a doctor’s office on Friday for a physical examination. I don’t know why but it was not until the mention of the doctor’s appointment that I realized fully what was happening. I was about to sign a life time contract. Yet I had not really made the decision about whether I wanted to buy the policy or not. As a matter of fact the question of need for a decision for me one way or the other had not even come up. Suddenly I felt sure that I definitely did not want to buy the policy. However, since he had spent so much time with me I didn't want to make him feel that he had wasted his time. So I invented an excuse about things I had to do on Friday, and I assured him that I would call him in a few days. Actually I had no intention of going to see the doctor or of calling the agent again. I wanted to forget the whole thing.Questions:16) Why did the author of the passage telephone the insurance agent?17) Where did the author of the passage get the name of the insurance agent?18) What did the author do after talking with the insurance agent?19) Why didn’t the author tell the insurance agent the truth?20) Which of the following statements is true about the author of the passage?Questions 21 to 25 are based on the following conversation.M: Joe, could I have a word with you while you are having your coffee?W: Of course, David. Let’s find a quiet corn er over there.M: The manager asked me to tell you that he appreciated your efforts last year very much. W: Thanks, David. That makes me feel a lot better. I tried my best, you know. You can tell him that I am grateful for his confidence in me.M: Yes, I will certainly pass that on to him. Your sales figures for the last 2 years have been remarkably good.W: Manchester is a good area to work in. There are a lot of businesses opening all the time. I tried to make contact with the managers as soon as I know of a new company starting up. The early bird catches the worm as they say.M: I am sure that’s true. But there is more to that, isn’t it? Joe, you seem to be very confident and this helps your sales.W: Yes, I have been working on that for sometime. I think that if I appear confident as successful people are more likely to buy our goods.M: Well, you certainly seem successful at that. Your sales figures prove that. I was wondering if you could give a short talk tomorrow afternoon on the idea of being confident as a sales representative. Do you think you could put together something on that topic?W: I think I could manage. I will work on it this evening.M: I would be grateful if you could do that for me. I am sure the others would benefit from that kind of talk.W: About how long do you want me to speak for?M: Something like 20 minutes if that’s all right.W: And what sort of thing do you want me to talk about?M: Oh, how to build up your confidence, present yourself to customers, that sort of thing. W: I’ll work on it later then, David.M: Thanks, Joe. Let me take your coffee cup back for you. I think it is about time we got back to the conferences.Questions:21) Where does Joe work?22) When does David want Joe to talk?23) What does David want Joe to talk about?24) When will Joe prepare the talk?25) For how long does David want Joe to talk?Questions 26 to 30 are based on the following talk.W: Well, home computer owners fit into 3 main categories. You see there are the earnest ones, the game players, and the practical ones.M: Oh, yes, what do you mean?W: Well, earnest ones, they sought of walk away at learning how to program the thing for themselves. Then game players, they get hooked on playing those silly games you can buy an d don’t do much else. I call them silly games because I am not coordinated enough to begood at them myself. Then, thirdly, the practical ones, and that’s me. I don’t use the computer very often. But I have worked out some ways in which it can be helpful in everyday life. Well, I started off as an earnest computer owner. But I gave up being like that because of lack of success of programming.M: Like with the games.W: Exactly. Well, you know how easily I gave up. But this time it was going to be differen t. I tried and tried, but I had so many disasters. I blamed it on the instruction book. It was awful, not clear at all.M: Disasters say?W: Well, yes. You know that I had that Italian exam to take.M: Mm, I remember.W: Well, I had read a lot about how computers were useful in language teaching for giving boring but necessary grammar practice. Well, I had to learn a lot of Italian irregular verbs, soI decided to try and write a program to help me. Well, actually what I did was I tried to adapta program for French verbs found in a computer magazine.M: And the computer didn’t like Italian as much as French. It didn’t work.W: No, well, in a way it did, but not as I expected. I just couldn’t get the program right. The verbs kept appearing on the screen but jumping on low of the place. It was quite alarming really.M: It sounds like space invaders. What happened?W: Well, I tried again and again to get the program right. I kept altering it and testing it which meant typing in the list of verbs I want to learn each time I tested. Well, the result was programs never came quite right and I gave up in disgust. But after all those repetitions I found I had learned the verbs perfectly. There was nothing to do with the bloody program. It was just all those hours spent trying to sort it out.Questions:26) What are the man and woman mainly talking about?27) How many main categories do computer owners fit into according to the woman?28) Which type of computer owners are not mentioned in the conversation?29) What did the woman want the computer program to help her do?30) What finally happen to the woman according to the conversation?Part C. Listening and translation.1. Sentence translation. 3. Exercises.1. Sentence translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) How well have you prepared for your presentation next week? It’s a big contract and I don’t think we should take any chances.2) Women in general wear too many accessories at the same time, such as necklaces and rings. These can be an asset if worn in moderation.3) Learning a language is a laborious process and adjusting to the subtle cultural differences require much more time and patience than anyone can imagine.4) Including plenty and leafy green vegetables everyday may aide memory function and guard against Alzheimer’s disease, suggests a study of 3,700 seniors 65 and older.5) Growing old in America isn’t what it used to be. People are not only living longer, t hey arebetter educated and less likely to live in poverty.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) The American family is changing. It is becoming smaller, women are becoming more equal, and the divorce rate is high. But despite the high divorce rate marriage has never been more popular. The majority of divorced people remarry but only 2 percent marry more than twice. Most marriages last a long time, and a large proportion of divorces are from teenage marriages.2) Walking burns calories. It takes 3,500 calories to gain or lose one pound. Since a one hour walk at a moderate pace will burn up 300 to 360 calories by walking one hour every other day, you can burn up a pound and a half a month, or 18 pounds a year, providing there is no change in your intake of food. To lose weight faster walk an hour every day and burn up 3 pounds a month or 36 pounds a year.Revision 2Take chance 碰运气Asset /æset/ 有价值的或有用的特性或技能Moderation in moderation适度地, 不过分Women in general wear too many accessories at the same time such as necklaces and rings. There can be asset if worn in moderation.如果佩戴合理，这些可以突出你的个性Learning a language is a laborious process, and adjusting to the subtle cultural differences require much more time and patience than anyone can imagine.学习一门语言是一个艰辛的过程，而适应微妙的文化差异需要的时间和耐心是人们难以想象的。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit 9
Unit nine. Part one. About single sex education. 3. Exercises.1. This is a talk given by an educator about single sex education. Listen and supply missing words you hear from the talk.I am going to be discussing the benefits of single sex education. As a teacher and advisor in an all girl school, I am often asked to defend single sex education. Specifically all girls education as if girl schools were on trial. I personally strongly recommend single sex education for girls. But the arguments against this form of education can be quite powerful. So I would like to begin by pointing out 3 of the main arguments against all girl schools. First of all, critics of all girl schools argue that the separation of the sexes seems old fashioned. It goes against the aims and the goal of feminism educators which is to provide fairness. To make sure boys and girls have the same educational opportunities and are treated in the same ways. Secondly, the critics say that in single sex schools boys and girls can’t develop the ability to interact with one another. They point out that in single sex schools boys and girls can’t learn how to be comfortable with each other and also how to compete with each other. The third criticism is that single sex schools don’t provide children with the smooth transition into the adult world where men and women live together. In single sex schools, these critics say, boys and girls cannot become prepared for a world in which they will work, play and live together as adults. But although these are serious arguments I believe that single sex education is beneficial for girls. In the second part of this lecture I will focus on two strong advantages of single sex education. It values girls’ unique qualities and it helps girls develop self confidence.2. The following part is a continuation to the above talk. Listen and then provide the missing information in the spaces given below.The real benefit of all girls education is that it values girls’ unique qualities, the qualities that make them different from boys. What are these unique qualities? Well, I am going to list a few. First of all, girls can often concentrate on higher level abstract thinking at an earlier age than boys can. Secondly, they can often work for longer periods of time. Girls also enjoy collaborative learning activities and so they work well in groups. Finally, as girls mature, they are often kind of co-operative rather than competitive. These four qualities are valued in all girls schools. The second benefit of single sex education is that it helps girls developself-confidence. I strongly believe that girls become more self-confident without the distraction and different learning styles of boys. In a single sex environment girls enjoy being leaders. They offer help to others and they also ask for help when they need it. For example, if they do n’t understand a math or science concept they will ask for clarification. But when girls are in the same classroom as boys they often lose their self esteem. Boys are sometimes a louder, and may jump up out of their seats and wave their arms at people’s fa ces, if they know the answer to a teacher’s question. If this happens girls typically sink back in their chairs and wait for the boys to quiet down. But if there are no boys around girls can feel free and be themselves. Now it’s true that all girl schools do separate girls from the real world while they are growing up. But in the real adult world boys are the ones who set the rules of the game. And these rules don’t necessarily reflect the needs or talents of girls. In an all girl school girls can become confident enough to challenge the rules. And then perhaps they can change the real world into a place designed to accommodate both men and women.Part two. Statements. 2. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer that is closest in meaning to each statement you hear.1) This project is urgent. I have to type all these reports by Monday morning. So there goes my sleep this weekend.2) We are thinking of asking professor Brown if he can give the exam during the final week of classes. But we are told that there isn’t much chance of that.3) Professor White Head hadn’t planned to invite her to the Monday meeting. But he changed his mind at the last minute.4) Since it’s going to cut your fortune to get your car fix why don’t you just trade it for a new one?5) It is essential to stay healthy when you are faced with important examinations. Studying all night will be good for neither your grades nor your health.6) The committee finally reached a decision. And I couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome. Eve rybody says they haven’t seen like this for weeks.7) I had a hard time getting through this novel. Who can remember the names of all those 45 characters in it?8) Michael has put all his time and mind into his studies. Though he has only studied Englishfor two years he speaks it very well.9) We’ve undercharged them. The invoice doesn’t include the legal fees or our agency commission. We need to inform them of this immediately.10) We have little choice about when to send the application. Yesterday was too soon to send it and tomorrow will be too late.11) It took 2 weeks longer than usual to get your package because the postal workers were on strike.12) The price of the car was so low that it made Brad suspicious of the value. He hesitated for 10 days and still made no decision.13) When he met us on Thursday professor Baker said that he tried to reschedule the class at a time convenient to the majority.14) If it takes Mike two hours to do the East Asian history assignment it will take the rest of the class double the time.15) Why bother to call Smith and tell him about the meeting this afternoon. We will see him at lunch.16) The snack bar is not always this deserted. It’s the end of the semester. Everyone is in the library studying.17) We’d expected the repairs to cost us about 15 dollars, but they charged us 3 times as much.18) Ms. Plate came to meet us at the reception. I thought that she was the secretary, but she turned out to be the president of the company.19) After studying mathematics for two years at a German university in Berlin, she has changed to an architecture program in an American university in Washington.20) Even though the doctor has advised him to quit, Bob still smokes a pack of cigarettes a day.中级口译听力教程第三版4BPart 3. 3. Exercises. 1. It’s cool for everyone to be successful. Listen to the short conversation and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.M: Mary, do you think you have ever been discriminated against because you are a woman? W: Well, let’s see. I have two answers for that. The first answer is yes. That’s my gut feeling.But sometimes I think no. I am not being discriminated against. I just need to try harder. I guess I am saying yes and no. Look, we are in a society where discrimination is definitely going on in the business world. I see women getting paid less than men do for the same position. And often women get jobs as assistance but they are the ones who do all the work. Also there is thus old boys club, the support network that men have. Men do help each other, and they could help women too. But they don’t.M: So then you are saying that men do have an easier time of it.W: Yeah, it is easier for men. But I have mixed feelings. Sometimes I think that I am just making excuses for myse lf. What I ask myself is, “Am I good enough?” “Am I as good as the men?” Perhaps I am not. But I really believe that if I do the work necessary in the business world, I will be able to be as successful as any men. I think that there is much more of level playing field than there was before. There is much more opportunities now for women than when I was younger.M: And do you think successful women help other women?W: Yes, I do. Women tend to think of helping themselves and helping other people too. And I hope that I can help to increase the opportunities for many young girls as well as boys.M: You want to help boys also?W: Of course. It’s cool for everyone to be successful. And I do see progress in the future. I really do.Questions:1) What is this conversation mainly about?2) Mary mentions several things that point to discrimination against women. Which of the following is not one of these things?3) Which of the following statements is true according to the conversation?4) In which of the following fields does Mary probably work?2. Do you think there is rarely quality now? This is a short conversation about the changing gender roles. Listen and choose the best answer to each question you hear.W: Michael, I’d like to ask your opinion about how gender roles are changing. Do you think there is rarely quality now?M: That’s absolutely not true. The first thing is that there is still a paid disparity. Women make only about 70 percent of the dollar that men earn. There have been changes in the last 20 years or so, but that have been relatively modest. And there is still that glass ceiling where women hit this invisible barrier as they try to move up.W: Could you give me an example of the glass ceiling?M: Well, look at this. I am a social worker. 90 percent of my colleagues are women. But both the CEO and his boss are men. So the top executives are men, and you know, the lower paid levels, most of them are women. I think that men are much more likely to be raised with the sense of entitlement than women.W: And what about quality at home?M: I don’t think there is a quality there, either. You see I think that gender differences often operate on unconscious levels. It almost never occurs to men that they can do house work just as well as women or take care of children. Even if they have divorced and have custody of a child. But women have been parenting children alone for ever. And women just assume that they can do it.W: How has it affected you in your own life?M: Well, with both of my children from 2 different marriages, I was always the person who got up at night and gave the baby a bottle. I was always very actively involved with caring for my children cooking for them. And I joined a play group with my son 25 years ago. Incidentally I was the only male involved. And I loved it.W: Good for you!M: That was very very different from my father’s generation. My father had almost nothing to do with us until we were 8 or 10. He held us and gave us some smiles and so on. But he wasn’t really a n active parent. But I was determined to be a part of the joy of it all.W: So what you are saying is that the situation has changed but there is still inequality.M: Oh, yes, I think that’s true absolutely.Questions:1) What’s Michael’s opinion about how gender roles are changing?2) About what percentage of men’s pay to women make for the same type of job?3) Which of the following statements is true about the quality at home?4) Which of the following statements best describes Michael?3. Gender and language. This is a part of a lecture about gender and language. Listen carefully and then supply the missing parts of the answers to the following questions. Good morning. Please take notes on today’s lecture. Everyone should pick up his pen or rather everyone should pick up her pen, or everyone should pick up his/her pen, or her/his pen. Wait let me start again. Everyone should pick up their pens. Is that correct? You get my point, right? The title of this lecture is Gender and Language. What I am going to discuss more specifically is the topic of sexism and language and how to avoid it. First then, is it true that language can be sexist? The answer is yes, it can. Take the example of this word, Mister. What word has the same meaning for women? There is none. There is Misses which means I am married. There is Miss which means it’s none of your business whether I am married or not. Well, not exactly, but you get my point. Let’s turn to the question of gender’s specific terms. Many terms like mailman or policeman are gender specific. They all refer to man. If there are women who do these jobs, so what do we do? Well a safe option is to use what we call gender neutral terms such as mail-carrier or police-officer. Why should we use gender neutral language? Well, first of all, because it describes the world the way really is. If children grow up hearing the word chairman then the internalized idea that all leaders are men which isn’t true. Secondly it’s a question of equality. For example when people say mankind it sounds as if they are only talking about man. But when you say human beings or people then you include both men and women. But vocabulary isn’t the only problem. Grammar is a problem too. Do you remember the example I gave at the beginning, everyone should pick up pen. Well, I wasn’t really making a joke. The fact is I have to choose a broad noun, and I don’t want to give the impression that everyone in the room is male or female either. So I am facing a dilemma. What’s the solution? Well, personall y, I prefer to say, everyone should pick up their pen(s). I realize this is not grammatically correct. But it does avoid sexism. And you will find that most university professors and writers would probably make the same choice that I do. Look at the newspaper, or look around you on the bus or on the subway. You will see plural pro-nouns in places you might not expect.Part 4. Listening and translation.3. Exercises. 1. Sentence translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) Nine out of ten trade visitors interviewed were generally very satisfied with the fare. And 92 percent of the visitors spontaneously declare to intend to visit the fare again in 2008.2) Some nations have worked to meet the shortage of clean fresh water. They are trying to keep their rivers from being polluted.3) I read that according to recent statistics 67 percent of Americans favor the death penalty in cases of murder. That’s 2/3 of the population.4) A gold watch and a necklace were stolen from a home on Broad Street. The criminals entered the house through a bathroom window.5) A man was arrested at midnight on Harper Street, because he was carrying a handgun without license. He was taken to the police station for questioning.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) Doctors think that most people cannot live beyond a hundred years. But a growing number of scientists believe that the aging process can be controlled. There are more than 12,000 Americans over 100 years old who receive social security benefits, and their numbers are increasing each year. Some scientists claim that theoretically and under ideal conditions animals including men can live 5 times longer than their normal period of growth.A person’s period of growth last approximately25 years. If this theory is accurate future generations can expect a life-span of 150 years.2) Well, the neighbor-hood watch program has been running for more than 5 months, and has been incredibly successful. We used to have a lot of minor problems on our block, but now it’s very quiet. Everyone knows that our neighborhood is off limits for trouble makers. Just last week we won a special award from the mayor’s office. All of us were invited to a big award ceremony. We had dinner, heard some guests speakers, and then accepted our award for out-standing community service.Unit NinePart one About single-sex educationFeminist n. 女权主义者adj. 主张男女平等的, 女权主义的Liberal宽容忍耐的; 心胸宽?的; 无偏见的/慷慨的; 大方的/（指教育）扩展心智的, 德育的（不单纯作职业或技术的训练）/自由党人/不严格的; 自由的; 不讲究准确性的To interact (with) 相互作用; 相互影响/指人）一起活动或互相合作（尤指为互相联系Beneficial有益的; 有用的; 有好处的:Collaborative adj.协作的, 合作的Clarification n.澄清, 阐明Self-esteem自尊; 自负: high/low self-esteem 很强的[弱的]自尊心/ injure sb's self-esteem 伤某人的自尊心To accommodateFeministsPart twoTo undercharge（某人）少收（某物的）价款Invoice发票; 发货清单; 服务费用清单:Agent’s commission 代理商佣金En route on the way 在路上; 在中途Part threeGender生理上的）性别分类, 性Disparity n. 不同，不等。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit 5
Unit 5. Part one. The inhabitants of a small island.2. Exercises. 1. Listen to the passage about the life on a small island and then answer the following questions.The inhabitants of a small island in the South Pacific discovered a plant which contained a powerful drug. This drug made it more difficult for them to think rationally. It stops them worrying about the future, and enables them to forget all their problems. At the same time it made it much easier for them to relax and enjoy themselves. So much so indeed that the whole population of the islands stopped working and spent all their time singing dancing and looking at the sea. Unfortunately this had a very bad effect on the country’s economy, and people began to run short of food. This however didn’t discourage the people from taking the drug. The prime minister made speeches on the TV, warning them about the drug. But nobody took any notice. And before long the economy was in ruins. This forced the government to make the drug illegal. But that only made the situation worse. The law couldn’t prevent the people from taking the drug which grew wild all over the island. On the contrary the fact that the drug was illegal merely encouraged people to take it. Eventually the government found a better solution. They exported the drug to other countries. This saved the islanders from having to work more than one day a week, and allowed them to spend the rest of their time sitting in the sun without a care of the world.2. Listen again and then supply the missing information in the following passage.Part 2. Statements. 2. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer which is closest in meaning to the statements you hear.1. Since the 1990s I have been to the southern part of Europe several times. But I wouldn’t mind another package holiday in Spain.2. If Tom could have repaired the roof of his own house he wouldn’t have called in a builder and paid him a packet.3. Jane said that she would be happy to come to our graduation. But she has to work on her assignment every evening this week.4. I am kind of busy now and have no time to look at this proposal for you. How does late this afternoon sound?5. I am not the only one in the school of economics to graduate with honors. There are a number of others.6. Do you really ask me to cook for the children over the weekend? To be frank with you I would rather do anything but cook.7. You have decided to take another semester of biology. You must be kidding. I know you didn’t even take the introductory course.8. In my garden there are a great variety of plants. I grow some plants for their flowers and others for their leaves.9. The other day Sally felt greatly embarrassed in the bank branch, because her check bounced with so many people looking at her strangely.10. I have known Jack for so many years. If I had known he was in the hospital I would have visited him.11. The earliest flight from Washington to New York is a t 6 o’clock. If that’s full there is another one at 7 o’clock.12. Alice is now taking an intensive spoken English course but her writing has obviouslyimproved since she started to focus on written English.13. These 2 months I had been doing a part time teaching job, so I have enough money to last the rest of the semester.14. The summer position we advertized in the paper is still available. If you are interested why don’t you come to our office for an interview?15. I spent the whole weekend totally absorbed in this biography. And I still haven’t finished reading it.16. The woman must have been unfairly fined. She was just not strong enough to have caused so much damage.17. Bored without those poorly constructed plots and unrealistic characters I never want to see another film about space travel.18. People staying too long playing games in front of a computer, do so at the risk of their own health.19. I hear that Michel turned down that job. Well, the hours were convenient, but she wouldn’t be able to make ends meet.20. Tom sees no need of owning a car. He would sooner do without a car than pay all that money for one.Part 3. 1. A tiny village in France. Listen to the following passage about a small village and then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.Once every year for the last few years we have visited our friends in a small tiny little village in the middle of France. And they bought a cowshed, and it was literally a cowshed not fit to live in. And they have gradually ma de it better and renovated it. And it’s in a beautiful position. It’s on the top of a hill. And for miles around you can see this beautiful countryside. And I think only one another house. So you do need a car and you take the car into the tiny little village where there are about 4 or 5 shops and a very nice restaurant where you can go and have a 5 course meal for very little money. And also near is a very big lake, because this place is in the DorDon, and there are lots of lakes there. And we go there most afternoons and wind surf and sail. Also there is a very nice market, French Market, there once a week, where you get lovely parties, lovely fresh fish, really good fresh fish and lovely bowls and baskets which the local people have made. I like this part of France very much. But I think it’s a shame that there are too many English people there.Questions:1) How often does the speaker visit his friends in France?2) In which part of France do his friends live?3) What was their house before they modernized it?4) Where is the house located?5) According to the passage which of the following statements is not true?2. I came from a small town. Listen to the following passage about a town in the US, and then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.I come from a place, I come from the northern United States, Rochester Minnesota. It’s a town of about 50,000 people. And it’s a very clean town. It’s an ordinary town, fairly wealthy, but it’s a bit strange because there are a lot of transience,a lot of people who don’t live there. It’s the home of mild clinic. So there are thousands and thousands of people who come every year. The other thing is there are also a lot of foreign residents, a lot of doctors and nursesare from other countries, and so it makes what could be a really dull mid-west town something special. The library is very good. Cultural events are much more interesting than the rest of Minnesota, and actually it’s not a bad place to grow up. On the other hand I was dying to leave there. And all I could think of was getting away from the mid-west in the cold winters. You have about 6 months when it’s almost too cold to go outside. A lot of the buildings are designed so that you can walk from one to the other underground. There is a big pedestrian subway system so you can avoid all these snow.Questions:1) According to the passage what is unusual about the town as described by the speaker?2) About how many people are there in the town?3) Who are the foreign residents in the town?4) In which parts of the United States is the town situated?5) How does the speaker feel about being a child there?6) How did the people in the town avoid the snow?3. What kind of city is it? Listen to the following passage about Tokyo. And then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.What kind of city is it? It’s a very modern city. I expected that Tokyo would be quite old. But there are very few parts of it which are old in fact at all. Because it was fire bombed during the second world war by the Americans. There are one or two temples that survived, but basically it’s a city that’s being built since 1945. A lot of it is low rise, one, two, three storeys houses because of the earthquake danger, because it gets lots of earthquakes. Once you have mastered a little bit of Japanese it’s relatively easy to get around Tokyo, because they get excellent subway system and it’s quick and easy to get around. The problem is of course Tokyo is the city of 13,14,15 million people and they all want to get around at exactly the same time. So especially if you are travelling in the rush hours, 8 o’clock in the morning, 5 o’clock at night, it is a question in many of the big stations being pushed onto the train. They paid students a bit of pocket money to do this. Right in the center of Tokyo is the Imperial Palace. And that’s set in delightful gardens, but it is completely closed to the public, so nobody have seen it. In the rest of Tokyo there are 10, 12 public gardens but they tend to get very filled up of people especially during national holidays. Other than that it’s just street after street, and block after block very similar houses as I say one or two storied houses which just go on and on for mile after mile, because Tokyo extends hundreds of square miles, a massive city.Questions:1) What’s special with most of the buildings in Tokyo?2) Why is it relatively easy to get around Tokyo according to the speaker?3) How do you get on the trains in the busy periods of the day?4) Why is it a problem to go to the public gardens?5) In which part of Tokyo is the Imperial Palace located?Part 4. Listening and translation. 2. Exercises.1. Sentence translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) I am afraid we will have to change our appointment for tomorrow morning. Something unexpected came up. And I have to handle that first.2) We wish to get in touch with the local firm and set up a joint venture. We are planning to expand into the Asian market.3) I can’t decide now. I’ll have to phone my head office and inquire before I can give you a definite answer.4) The meeting was cancelled because the chairman of the board came down with the flu. He will stay away from his office for the next 2 or 3 days.5) Over 1 billion people world wide are over-weight. And that number will increase to 1.5 billion by 2015 unless current trends are reversed.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) Now in this industrial world people are inclined to choose material possessions. This is true of doctors too. The high income of doctor is the envy of the other people. Many high school graduates are eager to get into medical colleges, and countless girls consider doctors to be their best choice of husbands. For many years the public has charged that doctors in public hospitals demand money from patients. The amount of money the patients give determines the kind of treatment they receive.2) Products of our company received considerable attention of the exhibition visitors. We held many efficient business meetings and our stand was visited by over 6000 people. We established new business net works. After the exhibition we continued working on contact established during the event. We are very happy with the results of participation. The results are very important for us that the exhibition was held in a new exhibition hall. It was very light and spacious and is very convenient both for exhibitors and visitors.Unit FivePart one the inhabitants居民, 住户, 栖息的动物of a Small IslandRationally / `ræʃənəli /To discourage from使某人丧失（做某事的）信心; 使某人泄气Part twoWith honorsTo bounce使某物）（碰到硬物）弹回Part threeCowshed 牛棚LiterallyTo renovate / renəveɪt; ˋrɛnəvet/修复（尤指旧建筑物）; 整修To windsurf 划帆板帆板运动windsurfingTransient短暂的; 片刻的; 转瞬即逝的:Pedestrian pəˋdɛstrɪən subway为行人而设的地铁To firebomb A bomb used to start a fireDordogne 法国西南部，河名，英国旅游者喜欢的地方Pate头; 脑袋，肉酱; 鱼酱Minnesota in the US 工业，农业（milk）Mayo a famous US surgeonPart fourVenture工作项目或事业; （尤指有风险的）商业, 企业at a `venture (fml 文) at random; Joint venture 合资企业by chance 随便地; 碰运气地.In this industrialized world 工业化社会Be inclined to 倾向于Material possessions 物质财产High incomeEnvyHigh school graduate 高中毕业生Medical collegeCountless girl 无数的女孩Public hospital 公立医院Charge 指控The amount of money the patients give determines the kind of treatment they receive. 病人支付多少钱决定了他们接受何种治疗ProductsReceive considerable attention 获得广泛关注Hold efficient business meetings 举行高效的商务会谈Establish Business networks业务网络Continue working on contacts established during the event 与新建的客户保持密切的联系Results of our participation参展的成果Exhibitor 展商visitors 参观者light and spacious 宽敞明亮Enquire 咨询Come down with the flu 染上流感病倒了He will stay away from his office 病假休息。
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Sample test five.Part A. Spot dictation. Directions: 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 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.Aa, yes, the wonders of technology. Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, right? Wrong. I mean come on folks, the remote control. Control? What control? First of all, the buttons are too small. I mean you can read anything. Second, what are all those buttons for? Give me a break. I want the volume up. I press a button and the channel changes. Great, I try to change the channel and the volume changes. And we don’t just have one remote con trol, do we? Now, we’ve got the one for TV, the one for the VCR, the one that works with both, the one for the cable, the one for my stereo. See, I am looking out at all of you, and I see your eyes flashing, 12 o’clock, 12 o’clock, that brings me to the VC R. The one time that the VCR did work elate the tape, you should have seen the look on the guy’s face at the video rental store. So I’ve got everything hooked up the computer, now, right? I thought great. I am so happening. Wow, this would do it. I got your internet. I got TVs, movies. I listen to music. Great! Give me more technology. Yes, OK. So, now I got a positive attitude. I couldn’t work anything before. But, hey, with a computer, I am finally able to do it all. Control everything with one small touch of a button, I am the master of my domain. Not, it got worse. And I am going nuts now. And the computer keeps asking me things like, Dave, Do you want to revert to the file that is already opened? What? I just want to watch a movie! I have no idea what i t’s asking me. It does not speak any language that I understand.Part B. Listening comprehension.1. Statements. Directions: In this part of the test you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken only once. And you will not find them written on the paper. So you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. Now let’s begin with question number one.1) If I need to get across town or go to downtown areas I usually take the subway and so Idon’t have to deal with heavy traffic.2) Can you believe the assignment we just got from Professor Johnson? A 25 page paper in 2 weeks. There goes my social life.3) I am sure glad it’s almost quitting time. I have been watching the clock all afternoon, but its hands seem to stand still.4) You know, Sally was supposed to meet us an hour ago, maybe she is still working in the office. We should give her a ring.5) I am really glad our club decided to raise money for the children’s hospital. And most of the people we phoned seemed happy to contribute.6) The movie doesn’t start until 7. But it’s a nightmare and streets starting rush hour, I don’t want to be late.7) I am interested in the philosophy of language, I tried to sign up for that course, but they told me I need to have to take linguistics first.8) I am always late for my morning classes, because of all the traffic out near where I live, I will move into campus next year.9) She has been accepted into law school, but she studies criminal law, so she will not join her brother’s law firm when she graduates.10) She will not be living in the dormitory if she can help it. She has been thinking of renting an apartment off campus with her friends.2. Talks and conversations. Directions: In this part of the test you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and the questions only once. When you hear a question read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following conversations.M: How did you like yesterday’s astronomy class?W: It was interesting, but the point the professor was trying to make seemed a little far-fetched.M: Oh, that new theory that ocean water came from comets?W: Yeah, do you remember what was based on?M: Some recent satellite photos, I think. Apparently space satellites recently detected thousands of small comets colliding with earth’s outer atmosphere, almost 40,000 per day. W: OK. So they collided with atmosphere. So that’s what’s created the water?M: It’s not that the collision created water. Comets contain water. They are made up mostly of comet dust and water. When they collide with atmosphere they break up. And the water they contain rains down to earth. Ocean water came from that rain.W: Oh, well, this morning I asked my geology professor about that. He said most geologists don't accept it.M: Why no?W: Their research indicates that most of the water molecules from the comet would have burned up as they fell through the atmosphere. Enough rain couldn’t have reached the earth to fill up the ocean.M: Well, did the geologists have an alternative theory to explain where ocean water came from?W: Yeah, he said the most traditional view is that the ocean water came from volcanoes.M: From volcanoes?W: Right. They say volcano fumes are mostly steam. And they claim that it was the volcanic steam that created oceans, not rain from comets.Questions:11) What are these two people mainly talking about?12) What did recent photographs from a space satellite indicate?13) According to the new theory where did ocean water come from?14) What group disagrees with the new theory described in the conversation?15) What aspect of volcanoes does the woman mention?中级口译听力教程第三版9BQuestions 16 to 21 are based on the following conversation.M: Hi, Jane. Say, are you OK? You’re looking a bit tired.W: Oh, I am. It’s my neighbors.M: Oh, so they are acting up again, Ha?W: Unfortunately yes, they are.M: Loud music?W: Not exactly. You’ve been to my apartment, right?M: Yeah, I’ve been there once. It’s a nice place.W: Well, thank you. So you remember I live on the top floor. Well, last night around 11 my neighbors decided to go up on the roof of the apartment building.M: The roof. Really?W: Yeah, they had this guy in from out of town, and they wanted to show him the view. Can you believe it? I am soundly asleep and all of a sudden I hear stomp, stomp, stomp. They are walking around on the roof. It sounded like my ceiling was going to falling.M: So what did you do?W: Well, after about 10 minutes, I got dressed and went up there to tell them to be quiet. I was so mad. T hen of course after that I couldn’t go back to sleep.M: Oh, don’t you hate that when that happens? You can’t fall asleep and then before you know it’s morning, and the alarm clock was going off.Questions:16) According to the conversation who made Jane irritated?17) What did these people do that irritated Jane?18) What time do Jane’s neighbors go on to the roof?19) Why did her neighbors go up on the roof?20) What did Jane do in that situation?21) What happened next?Questions 22 to 26 are based on the following talk.This is kind of a funny story. I was in Toronto and had lay over between flights. I’d arrived at about 6 p.m. and my flight out wasn’t until about 8:30. Well, my flight was delayed. It got really crowded at the departure gate. I was getting tired and there were so many people around. I hate crowds, so I went to sit away from the departure gate to escape the crowds. I was reading my newspaper, feeling drowsy, and then the next thing I know I wake up. And there was no one around. The crowd was gone. I had fallen asleep and missed my flight. They must have made lots of announcements and I missed them all. Boy, did I feel stupid. I had to stay in Toronto overnight and catch a flight out the next morning.Questions:22) What did the man do in Toronto?23) What time had the man arrived in Toronto?24) According to the man which of the following statements is not true?25) Why did he sit away from the departure gate?26) What happened next?Questions 27 to 30 are based on the following talk.W: Let’s see, my travel experience for the truly frustrating one. I was going on a short vacation to the beach. We had a long holiday weekend, so it is going to be a short trip. You know, fly out on a Friday night and come back on the Sunday afternoon, kind of thing. Well, when I got to the airport and checked in the counter there was a problem with my ticket. It turned out the travel agent had printed the wrong date on my ticket. My ticket was for a flight at the same time but on the following day. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t want to leave the next day, because my trip was already such a short one. Why should I have to cut my vacation short when it wasn’t even my fault? I complained to everyone at the counterincluding the manager. But there was nothing they could do. I had to go on stand-by on that flight. In the end I was very lucky that they had an extra seat on the plane. So I got to enjoy the beach after all. Now you can bet that I always double check my tickets to make sure that all the information was printed correctly.Questions:27) How long was the woman’s holiday?28) What was the problem with the woman’s tickets?29) What did the woman have to do?30) What happened to the woman in the end?Part C. Listening and translation.1. Sentence translation. Directions: Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) Most of friends are concerned about the economic performance of the country, because we will be looking for jobs in a few months after we graduate.2) Quite a few of my friends are worried about tougher graduation requirements from educational reform. They worry what they might cause them to have to delay their graduation.3) Share prices on the London stock market have fallen sharply today. Following sharp losses on long street, shares of leading computer companies have been the worst hit.4) If public transportation were safe and dependable, many people would use it instead of driving their own cars about. It would relieve congestion in the streets.5) Cigarette advertisements are being targeted towards young people. Therefore more and more young people in this country are tempted to try them.2. Passage translation. Directions: Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) For me the change has been with my work. I used to work in a large company. It was a great job, good money, decent benefits. When I first started in that company I was very young and very ambitious. But after a while I got tired of it. I was so unhappy there and the commute was killing me. But one evening 2 years ago, I attended a seminar on being self-employed and starting your own company. So I quit my job and gave a try. It was scary as first, but after a little while I could see it was going to work out just fine for me. I couldn't be happier.2) Five years ago I was a completely different person. You wouldn’t have recognized me if you had seen me then. I hardly exercised at all. I never played any sports and rarely spent time outside. I was in terrible shape and worried about my health. But all that changed when I met my friend Judy. See, she convinced me to start slowly, you know, by walking every morning before work and swimming twice a week. Well, now I spend most of my free time outside, hiking, swimming when the weather is good or playing tennis. I am in pretty good shape now and feeling wonderful.。