2009年3月翻译资格中级英语口译实务真题及答案
新世界口译09年3月高级口译英译汉原文及参考答案口译笔译考试
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3月4日英语中级口译笔译答案及解析
3月四日英语中级口译笔译答案及解析Spot dictation1. round flat cakes2. German immigrants3. their name4. claim5. clear answer6. great hit7. fast, practical and cheap 8. in the 1920 s 9. five cents each 10. drive-in restaurant 11. popular menu items 12. conquer13. hot-dog stand 14. sprang up15. sold twelve hamburgers 16. US culture 17. sixty percent 18. seven percent19. according to the times 20. a fish burger statements1-5 ACBDB6-10 ACBBBTalks and conversations:11-15. BADCD 16-20. ACCAB21-25. DBBDD 26-30. ABACDStudy skill1-5. DBCBC 6-10. BCBCD11-15. ABACC 16-20. CDDAD21-25. CCCDA 26-30 BADBB.Spot dictationYou might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totally true. These round flatcakes (1)，or patties actually came from Germany in the middle of the 19th century. They were brought to theUnited States by German immigrants (2) who came from the city of Hamburg. That is why their name (3) wasHamburger Stake.However, people in other places claim (4) that they invented the hamburger. Perhaps we'll never have a clearanswer.(5) But there is no question that the hamburger was a great hit.(6) Why? Perhaps because at that time,industry was growing, and the kind of fast, practical and cheap (7) food was needed for workers.The hamburger became even more popular in the 1920 s (8) when the first chain of fast food restaurants wasstarted. This chain was called White Castle. It served tiny hamburgers that were sold for only 5 cents each. (9)Then, in the 1940 s there came the drive-in restaurant (10) where customers were served in their cars by waitersin uniform. And the hamburger was one of the most popular manual items. (11)By now, the hamburger was ready to conquer (12) the world. And this happened with McDonalds, which wasactually a hotdog stand (13) at first. But by the early 1950 s the hotdog was replaced by the hamburger.McDonalds and other fast food restaurants spring up (14) around the world throughout the west of the 20thcentury. McDonalds alone has sold 12 hamburgers (15) for every person in the world.The importance of the hamburger to US culture (16) remains significant. About 60% (17) of all sandwiches thatare eaten are hamburgers. According to some sources, 7% (18) of current workers in the Untied States had theirfirst job at McDonalds. But the face of the hamburger is changing according to the times. (19) Nowadays it ispossible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, a fish burger,(20) or a veggie burger.Listening translationSentence Translation1. Please hold my telephone calls and just take a message. I can call back later.I must have a little peace andquiet to concentrate on these figures.请别挂断我的电话，先留个言，我会回电。
2009年3月-听力-上海高级口译考试听力试题原文及答案
2009年3月上海高级口译考试听力试题原文及答案Spot-DictationWhen Americans think about hunger, we usually think in terms of mass-starvation in far-away countries, but hunger too often lurks in our backyards. In 2006, 35.1million people, including 12.4million children in the United States did not have access to enough food for an active healthy life. Some of these individuals relied on emergency food sources and some experienced hunger. Although most people think of hungry people and homeless people as the same, the problem of hunger reaches far beyond homelessness. While the number of people being hungry or at the risk of hunger may be surprising, it is the faces of those hungry individuals that would probably most shock you. The face of hunger is the older couple who has worked hard for their entire lives, only to find their savings wiped out by unavoidable medical bills, or a single mother who has to choose whether the salary from her minimum wage job will go to buy food or pay rent, or a child who struggles to concentrat e on his schoolwork because his family couldn’t afford dinner the night before. At December 2006 survey estimated that 48 percent of those requesting emergency food assistance, were either children or their parents. Children are twice as likely to live in households where someone experiences hunger and food insecurity than adults. One in ten adults compared to one in five children live in households where someone suffers from hunger and some food insecurity. Child poverty is more wide spread in the United States than in any other industrialized country. At the same time, the US government spends less than any industrialized country to pull its children out of poverty. We have long known that the minds and bodies of small children need adequate food to develop properly. But science is just beginning to understand the full extent of this relationship. As late as the 1980s, conventional wisdom held that only the most severe forms of malnutrition actually alter brain development. The latest empirical evidence however shows that even relatively mild under-nutrition produces cognitive impairments in children which can last a life time.Talks and conversations：Q1-5M: Emily I know you’ve been the victim of a crime.F: Unfortunately, yes. Once I was mugged by some young kids.M: What happened?F: I was going home late at night, and I couldn’t see a single person on the street. And it was winter, oh, it was so cold , so I had my scarf wrapped around my face. And suddenly I walked straight into three guys, they looked about 14 or 15. and they said something threatening, like give us all your money or I’m going to kill you. I’m looking at them, because they look so young, and I’m thinking what on earth are you doing? They said blablabla, and I said, “listen, it’s very col d, give me a second, I have to take off my gloves.”M: You must be really scared.F: Well I opened my purse and all I have got is few dollars. I was so nervous and I say, “ here it is”, and they say “four dollars?” Yeah, it’s 4 dollars and they say “that’s all you have?”M: So, so then what happened?F: Well I gave them money, and i just went home, But I felt so bad when I was walking down the street. You know I really had mixed feelings about it. I wanted to say Guys what are you doing? You know, go home, you asre ruining your lifes. And I think why are those kids on the street doing things they are not supposed to do? Something stupid, really stupid. That could lead to something worse.M: Why do you think Kids get involved in stealing?F: I don’t know , I mean it was only four dollars, you look at kids getting involved in this kind of small crime , and you think who is responsible? I don’t know what they were doing out on the street at that time of night.M: Did you report the crime?F: No, I didn’t. Kids l ike that don't need prosecuting, they need parenting. They need someone to Put them on the right path, these kids really need, you know, help. M: In what way?F: Well, kids are so vulnerable. They have to have a lot of supervision. There are these kids hanging on the street doing things they are not supposed to do.I think if these kids have more self –esteem, they wouldn’t behave in that way. We have to find ways to help these kind of kids have good futures, then they wouldn’t commit crimes.1.In what way has Emily been the victim of a crime?2.At which of the following times did the crime occur?3.What amount of loss did she suffer in the crime?4.What did she do after the crime occurred?5.What did she think about those who committed the crime?Q6-10European UnionA European Union flotilla will begin anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia next week, EU Foreign Policy Chief Javier Solana said on Tuesday. The six warships and three maritime reconnaissance aircraft will replace a NATO naval force that has been patrolling the region and escorting cargo ships carrying relief aid to Somalia since the end of October. Although the NATO ships have successfully delivered nearly 30,000 tons of humanitarian supplies to the impoverished nation, they have not been able to stem the upsurge in pirate attacks on foreign shipping in one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.New Delhi, IndiaUS Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Pakistan yesterday to cooperate "fully and transparently" in investigations into the Mumbai attacks that have upset India-Pakistan relations. India has said the 10 militants who rampaged through its financial capital killing 171 people were from Pakistan, including one surviving gunman. If Pakistan fails to act swiftly against those responsible, India has threatened to pull out of a nearly five-year-old peace process between the nuclear rivals. "This is the time for everybody to cooperate and to do so transparently, and this is especially a time for Pakistan to do so," Rice told a press conference in New Delhi.Ottawa, CanadaCanada's minority Conservative government may seek the temporary suspension of Parliament to stop opposition parties from voting it out and taking power, an aide to Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Tuesday. The Liberals, New Democrats and Bloc Quebecois signed a deal on Monday committing them to bringing down the government, just seven weeks after it won re-election with a strengthened minority, and forming a coalition government to replace the Conservatives. The opposition says Harper is not doing enough to tackle the fallout from the financial crisis, so they proposed forging a coalition of Liberals and New Democrats, with the separatist Bloc promising its support.Manila, the PhilippinesPhilippine lawmakers allied to President Gloria Arroyo quashed an impeachment motion against her yesterday, shielding her from opposition moves to unseat her for the fourth time in as many years. Eleven opposition lawmakers walked out of the chamber when it became apparent that an overwhelming majority of the 238-member House of Representatives would throw out the impeachment complaint. Voting 183-21, with three abstaining, the House of Representatives adopted a report by a congressional justice panel dismissing the impeachment complaint for lack of substance, blocking a possible trial in the Senate. The complaint against Arroyo, due to serve until mid-2010, were based on charges of corruption, bribery and human rights abuses. Apart from surviving four impeachments, she has also escaped three attempts by troops since 2003 to seize power.Cambridge, United StatesHarvard University says its endowment has tumbled $8 billion in the four months since the end of the last fiscal year. The school’s endowment is the largest in higher education. The estimated 22 percent decline is the school's sharpest endowment drop in modern history. The endowment was valued at $36.9 billion on June 3. The school has said its U.S. stock portfolio and foreign equity portfolio had taken hard hits recently. The university's president warned that the estimated drop may be conservative because some money managers have yet to report figures.Question 6: What can we know about the world’s efforts to fight pirate attacks? Question 7: At a press conference in New Delhi, what did US Secretary of State Rice urge Pakistan to do?Question 8: What is Canada’s Minority Conservative Government likely to do according to the news?Question 9: Which of the following statements is true about the political situation in the Philippines according to the news?Question 10: At least how much has Harvard University’s endowment dropped since the end of the last fiscal year?Q11-15M: So you really believe that cloths carry a kind of message for other people and that what we put on is in some way a reflection of what we feel?W: oh, yes, very much so. People are beginning now to take seriously the idea of a kind of psychology of clothing to believe that there is not only individual taste in our cloth, but also a thinking behind what we wear, which is something we may not even be aware of ourselves.M: But truly this has been the case. We all dress up when we want to impress someone, such as for a job interview with the prospective employer. We tend to make an effort and put on something smart.W: True, but that is a conscious act. What I’m talking about is more of a subconscious thing. Take for example the student who is away from home at college or university, if he tends to wrap him self up more than the others, this is because he is probably feeling homesick. Similarly, a general feeling of insecurity can sometimes take the form of overdressing in warmer than are necessary.M: Can you give any other example of this kind?W: Yes. I think people who are sociable and outgoing tend to dress in an extrovert way, preferring brighter or more dazzling colours-----yellows, bright reds and so on. In the same way, aggressive cloth might indicate an aggressive personality or attitude toward life.M: Do you think the care or lack of it over the way we actually wear our cloth has anything to tell us?W: Yes, indeed. The ranks of a man’s trousers speaks volumes about his awareness his own image. Or if his trousers are at half messed, or sort of hanging down, this probably means he is absorbed by other things.M: Really?W: Or, to give you other examples, often minority groups who have perhaps failed to persuade with words tend to express themselves by wearing unconventional or what some might consider outrageous clothing as a way of showing their thoughts and feelings are different from the rest. And so they find an outlet in this way. M: That surely spills over into other things as well.W: Oh, yes, indeed. Hair cuts, music and songs can all be a form of rebellion. But to get to back to cloth, I would add that a whole lot about our personality is conveyed in our cloth and the way we look-------aggressiveness, rebelliousness, happiness, sadness and so on. This can all be interpreted. Think of the aging pop star who may be pushing middle age, he’ll keep on dressing up like a rebel to try to prove he is with it still and in touch with his young fans and current trends.11.About which of the following topics is the woman being interviewed?12. What does it probably show if an individual overdresses in warmer cloth than are necessary?13.According to the interviewee, what kind of people tend to dress in an extrovert manner?14. According to the interviewe, which of the following speaks a lot about man’s awarness of his own image?15. According to the interview, who tend to wear unconventional clothing?Q16-20Computers may never offer a perfect system for work and communications. Yet, in spite of the bugs that need to be worked out, there is no question that computers now shape the pattern of our activities. Almost everyone has felt the tremors and change as the internet has revolutionized the way we do things. From the way we run our daily errands to the way we relate to other human beings, with the internet, we can now get information, products and friends more quickly. With a few clicks of the mouse, we can do research on specific subjects that might have taken hours or days in a library. With online shopping, we can purchase what we need more quickly and efficiently. We can now deal with retailers over the internet, instead of waiting in lines at shopping malls. With email we can maintain friendships as well as create new ones without ever sitting down to write or post a letter. But not everyone feels the internet is improving our lives. The web is messy and that it cannot always provide clear directions on how to get where we want to go. The hyperlinks that exist among different websites often send people on a trip to nowhere or somewhere totally unexpected. The web is not an organized database. Rather, it is a brier patch where people can get stuck or lost. Online shopping is an example of this mass. Although shopping from home is appealing, e-commerce is not always as convenient as one might think. Sometimes it takes a long time to order on the internet. People can waste time or get confused filling out the information on all the different screens to place an order. In fact, anywhere from 33% to 75% of people who shop online drop out before ever placing an order. Most importantly, many people are concerned about privacy issues. They are reluctant to put their personal information on the web. Filling in information such as one’s name, address, phone number and credit card information can shake the confidence of an online shopper. Some even fear that theirs conspiracy among businesses to use consumer information for their own benefit. Perhaps even more troubling is the belief that as people spend more time surfing the web, they are becoming socially isolated.A recent survey indicated that 16% of internet users spend less time with family and friends. The amount of time a husband or wife spends on the web is frequently cited as one cause for divorce. Then the young people say that their closest friends are those they have corresponded with on the internet. That is, their closest friends are people they have never even met. Whether the internet will continue to be a driving force for change is still unknown. And whether the effects of the internet on our lives will be more positive or negative is still debatable.16. Computers and the internet have revolutionized the way we do things, which of the following things is not mentioned in the talk?17. Why is it that not everyone feels the internet is improving our lives?18. Which of the following is the primary concern of online shoppers?19. What can we know from the talk that people spending more time surfing the web?20. What is the main argument of this talk?Note-taking and Gap-fillingHow is urbanization negatively affecting our society? The answer to this question is not a simple one. When answering this question, one must understand that urbanization cannot be stopped but only contained in a manner that will help the United States to function better as a country.The more densely populated and more heterogeneous a community is, the more accentuated characteristics can be associated with urbanism. Urbanism promotes urban violence, political instability, crime and aggressive behavior. Rapid population growth in urban areas also perpetuates poverty. Another major issue being created by this social problem is the breaking of the traditional family structure. Our cities are not working well---sanitation, safety, transportation, housing, education, and even electricity are failing. These are all responsibilities of the government, or it is at least their job to regulate these services deemed to be monopolies. And it is a known fact that monopolies deem toward inefficiency. Functionalists look at our cities as a means to profit. Cities are a place where everybody visits. And therefore vendors can raise their prices and profit more on their products. For example, from my own personal experience, I bought a pack of cigarettes for three dollars at my local gas station. And when I visited inner city Orlando, I bought the same brand of cigarettes for four dollars.In the United States, the breaking of the traditional family structure is an issue that has become increasingly noticeable in recent years, particularly in urbanized areas. The traditional mom-and-dad-and-children are rarely seen in the inner cities any more. There is a weakened bond of kinship and declining social family significance as America has transferred industrial, educational and recreational activities to specialized institutions outside of the home. It is depriving families of their most characteristic, historical functions. With divorce rates rising, delinquency is also becoming more of a problem than before. In single-parent families, parents spend less time with children. These specialized institutions often help, but cannot replace the role of a child guardian. As long as the divorce rate continues to increase, delinquency will continue to increase in these areas as well.The variations of people give rise to segregation of people by race, religious practices, ethnic heritage as well as economic and social status. Segregation often creates much tension and prejudice between social groups. This can cause physical or mental damage to individuals or society. As for racism and segregation, there is not much that can be done to fix these problems. Individuals will always have their own opinions, no matter how ignorant. And the only thing we can do is to hope that these problems die out as we desegregate our community. People will choose their destination or place of residence according to many different ideals and needs, for example, what fits their budget? The government assumes major responsibility for development attempting to meet rapid and increasing demands for education, housing, agriculture and industrial development, transportation and employment. The government budget is not distributed equally mainly due to differentiation in areas. Areas with higher income will obviously have a higher budget to work with.Urban areas are usually lacking in financial resources, therefore they are not able to repair all the problems in these areas, such as sanitation, education and many other categories. America has hired 50% more teachers in the last few years than have been hired in the past, but the increase in population keeps the classrooms just as large. The effort does not meet the need, thus the problem remains as strong as ever. Due to the overpopulation in urban areas and the lack of employment opportunity, the crime rate is still a huge problem in which they are faced with. Also, the lack of the traditional family structure and weakened bonds of kinship weaken the moral of the children growing up in the urban areas. These children grow up in poverty, and usually look at crime as a quick and easy way out. Problems in urban areas are far more serious than can be handled in any short-term efforts. We can only hope to contain them and attempt to make sure that no more problems arise from the already existing ones.Listening and TranslationSentence translation1. I think my parents influenced me the most, material wealth, status and power were never revered in our family. I was taught to value honesty, fairness and consideration of others.我认为父母对我的影响是最大的，在我家里不崇拜物质财富、地位和权利。
2009年3月-2008年3月 中口真题
2009年3月英语中级口译Part A: Spot DictationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.You might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totally true. These________ (1), or patties, actually came from Germany in the middle of the nineteenth century. They were brought to the United States by________(2) who came from the city of Hamburg. That is why ________(3)was "hamburger steak'However, people in other place________(4) that 'they invented the hamburger. Perhaps we'll never have a ________(5).the there's no question that the hamburger was a________ (6). Why? Perhaps because at that time, industry was growing and a kind of food was need_________(7) for workers.The hamburger became even more popular_________(8) when the first chain of fast food restaurants was started. This chain was called “White Castle”. It served tiny hamburgers that were sold for only_________(9). Then, in the 1930s there came the _________(10) where customers were served in their cars by waiters in uniform. And the humburger was one of the most _________(11).By now, The hamburger was ready to_______(12) the world. And this happened with McDonald‟s, which was actually a _________(13) at first. But by the early 1950s the hot dog was replaced by the hamburge r. McDonald‟s and other fast food restaurants________(14) around the world throughout the rest of the twentieth century. McDonald‟s alone has________(15) for everyone person in the world.The importance of the hamburger to _________(16) remains significant. About _______(17)of all sandwiches that are eaten are hamburgers. According to some sources,_________(18)of current workers in the United States had their first job at McDonald‟s . But the face of the hamburger is changing _______ (19). Nowadays it is possible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, ________(20),or veggie burger.Part B: Listening Comprehension1. StatementsDirections: 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 ANSER BOOKLET.l. (A) We were met by the head of the company at the airport.(B) We haw Mrs. Jones was the president of the company,.(C) Mrs. Jones used to be the secretary of the company(D) Mrs. Jones came to see us off at the airport.,2. (A) The board of directors asked about the changes.(B) The board 'of directors decided to invest more on the project.(C) The board of directors approved the revisions.(D) The board of directors could not understand her explanation.3. (A) Many university students prefer soft drinks to fresh fruits.(B) Most of them are first-or-second year college students(C) A number of college students refuse to disclose their identities(D) Not many students are interested in our research projects.4. (A) We decided to sell the car when the oil Prices rose.(B) We should not delay solving the problem of oil prices.(C) We were at a loss as to whether to buy that expensive car or not.(D) We didn't buy a car because of the floating oil prices.5. (A )Most of them are from low-income belies.(B) Most of them are in favor of a tax cut.(C) I know the Congress will veto the tax reform.(D) I propose the tax reform be debated in the Congress.6. (A) Effective self management skills are key to academic and career success.(B) If you spend a lot of time on your school work, you will become a good manager later(C) School work can be time-consuming and is likely to make you feel exhausted after class.(D) Good management calls for more time and energy on the part of the academic staff7. (A) Mr. Paul White has just been fired.(B) Mr. Paul White has forgotten the woman's name.(C) Mr. Paul White is looking for a job.(D) Mr. Paul White has the woman Promoted.8. (A) I shall give you a discount(B) The crisis is affecting the Whole world.(C) I shall come in my Sunday best.(D) The price is still too high.9. (A) He finished the negotiation in three days.(B) He was on a business trip ten days ago.(C) His toughness cost him three more days.(D) His business trip lasted thirteen days.l0. (A) We are sure that our children will become positive members of the changing society.(B) Children with self esteem can make positive adjustment and achieve career success.(C) Personal goals can be reached with the help of parents who are competent members of the society(D) Parents with confidence will adapt themselves to the changes and accomplish personal goals.2. Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear after questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and 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.Question8 11--14l 1. (A) The products were all made from fresh vegetables and fruits(B) The homemade products were actually made in the factory(C) The factory was equipped with the most sophisticated machinery(D) There were homemade fresh vegetables and fruits in the factory l2. (A) You are special. (B) You are natural.(C) You are stupid. (D) You are dumbl3. (A) To better explain how to use that product.(B) To help reduce the promotion cost of that product.(C) To induce more famous people to use that product.(D) To get TV viewers to remember that product.l4. (A) Be easily affected by other products.(B) Be aware of the same kind of product.(C) Stick to that particular product. -(D) Strike a bargain for other products.Questions 15--18l5. (A) A flight over time zones. (B) A loss of one's characters.(C) A symptom of leg problems. (D) A condition of sleep disorders.l6. (A) Six hours. (B) Seven hours.(C) Eight hours (D) Nine hours.l7. (A) Avoid junk food, salty foods, caffeine and alcohol.(B) Drink as little water as possible between meals(C) Take drinks with less Sugar, carbonation or caffeine(D) Always have other fluid on the plane.l8. (A) Sleep as soon as possible.(B) Nap even during daytime.(C) Get a good night's sleep.(D) Relax yourself in a cafe.Questions 19--22l9. (A) He is overweight. (B) He is seriously ill (C) He is down with cold. (D) He is hale and hearty20. (A) Two (B) Ten.(C) twenty (D) Thirty2l. (A) It is the best (B) It is nutritious.(C) It is not enough (D) It is no healthy.22. (A) the man is a heavy smoker(B) The man is rather short.'(C) The man drives a car(D) The man works with a computer.''Questions 23--2623. (A) Chainman of the African Club.(B) Chainman of the International Club.(C) Chainman of the Irish Club.(D) Chainman of the Folk Music Club.24. (A) Once a week (B) Once a month(C) Once a semester (D) Once a year25. (A) The minutes of the last meeting.(B) The treasurer's report.(C) The Scottish and Irish Folk Dances.(D) The International Display Week.26. (A) to help the students from the same countries overcome their homesickness and other problems.(B) To set up booths decorated with pictures and things of interest in the respective countries.(C) To recruit anyone who can sew to help make costumes so that every club member can wear their national costume.(D) To teach the American students Scottish and Irish folk dances during the special even of the display.Que8tions 27--3027. (A) In Bath (B) In London.(C) In York (D) In the suburbs.28. (A) Students live in halls residence around the university buildings.(B) Students are encouraged to conduct their independent research project(C) Students first live in halls of residence and then are allowed to move out.(D) Students can share the common rooms with faculty members.29. (A) She couldn't find a room in the residential hall.(B) She could save money to pay for her studies.(C) She could mix well with the local people.(D) She could live in a comfortable house.30. (A) Give her some advice on how to strike a bargain.(B) Introduce her to the local people(C) Help her with the volunteer work.(D) Show her around the ancient cathedral cityPart C: Listening and Translation1. Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.(l)(2)(3)(4)(5)2. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passage ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.(1)(2)SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (45 minutes)Directions: In this section, you wiIl read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1--5I came across an old country guide the other day.It listed all the tradesmen in each village in my part of the country,and it was impressive to see the great variety of services which were available on one's own doorstep in the late Victorian countryside. Nowadays a superficial traveler in rural Eng1and might conclude that the only village tradesmen still flourishing were either selling frozen food to the inhabitants or selling antiques to visitors. Nevertheless, this would really be a false impression. Admittedly there has been a contraction of village commerce, bul its vigor is still remarkable. Our local grocer's shop, for example, is actually expanding in spite of the competition from supermarkets in the nearest town. Women sensibly prefer to go there and exchange the local news whi1e doing their shopping, instead of queueing up anonymously at a supermarket. And the proprietor knows well that persona1 service has a substantial cash value. His Prices may be a bit higher than those in the town, bu he will deliver anything at any time. His assistants think nothing of bicycling down the village street in their lunch hour to take a piece of cheese to an old age pensioner who sent her order by word of mouth with a friend who happened to be passing. The more affluent customers telephone their shopping lists and the goods are on their doorsteps within an hour.They have only to hint at a fancy for some commodity outside the usual stock and the grocer a red-faced figure, instantly obtains it for them..The village gains from this sort of enterprise, of course. But I also find it satisfactory because a village shop offers one of the few ways in which a modest individualist can still get along in the world without attaching himself to the big battalions of industry or commerce. Most of the village shopkeepers I know, at any rate, are decidedly individualist in their ways. For example, our shoemaker is a formidable figure: a thick-set, irritable man whom children treat with marked respect, knowing that an ill-judged word can provoke an angry eruption at any time. He stares with contempt at the pairs of cheap, mass-produced shoes taken to him for repair: has it come to this, he seems to be saying, that he, a craftsman, should have to waste his skills upon such trash? But we all know he will in fact do excellent work upon them.And he makes beautiful shoes for those who can afford such luxury.1.The services available in villages nowadays arenormally_________.(A) fewer but still very active(B) less successful than earlier but managing to survive(C) active in providing food for the village and tourists(D) surprisingly energetic considering the little demand for them2.The local grocer‟s shop is expanding even though________.(A) town shops are more attractive(B) town shops are larger and less well-known(C) people like to shop where they are less well-known(D) people get extra service in townshops3.How do the village grocer‟s assistants feel about delivering goods?(A) They tend to forget it. (B) They will not consider it.(C) They take it for granted. (D) It does not seem worth their while4.Another aspect of personal service available in the village shop is that_________.(A) there is a wide range of goos available(B) goods not in stock can be obtained whenever they are needed(C) special attention is given to the needs of wealthier customers(D) goods are always restocked before they run out5.In what way is the village shoemaker a “formidable figure”?(A) He seems to pay little attention to public opinion.(B) He refuses to mend cheap,mass-produced shoes.(C) He has a very rough temper.(D) He has very high standards of workmanship.Questions 6--10Drivers on the Basingstoke by-pass used to have their attention diverted by a sign that read—A MOMENT'S INATTENTION CAUSES ACCIDENTS. This self-defeating warning has now been removed, but its message is still very much to the point.Almost anyting can cause an accident. Apart from momentary inattention, it might be a minor miscalculation, a sudden fit of coughing, a bop on the head with a teddy-bear from a child in the back seat, an argument with the wife, fog, falling asleep at the wheel, bad eyesight, a glaring sun, ice, rain, wind, or snow—a1l these can make the difference between a tragic hit and a lucky miss. Although human error plays its part, it is by no means the only cause of accidends. There must be some cause other than simple human error. Road construction plays its part: researchers have found that it is not at the obvious danger spot—sharp corners, cross-roads, narrow lanes—that accidents happen. It is on those roads where there are subtle visual traps, unexpected changes in the shape or surface of the .road, or even insufficient or badly-placed signs. Wherever there is a 'black spot', it means that something is seriously wrong with the road. Why else did the careless driving of so many come out at that particular spot?What the law requires when you have an accidentThere are, firstly the legal formalities of exchanging names and addresses with others involved in an accident and, in certain cases, informing the police.However, you are required by law to stop after an accident only if:l Somebody other than yourself in or outside your car has been injured.2 A vehicle not your own has been damaged.3 Any horse, cow,donkey,sheep, or dog has been injured.It has been said that if a driver continues unaware of causing injury he must be acquitted. But the courts are wary of that excuse. Furthermore, the driver himself must wait at the scene; it is not enough for him to leave his chauffeur or a friend to attend to the boring formalities while he goes off on more important business.If you have been involved in an accident and have stopped, you must give your name, address, and registration number to anyone who has a good reason for requesting it; this means anyone affected by the accident. If these formalities are complied with it is not necessary to wait for the arrival of the police. It is, however, often wise to do so. The police are expert at drawing plans, taking measurements and photographs and gathering other evidence. In your absence the police could be given a biased story against you; and you yourself migh wam to point out certain features of the accident to the police.6. A MOMENT'S INATTENTION CAUSES ACCIDENTS' (para. l) is a self defeating Warning because______.(A) it will make a driver wait at the scene(B) it will distract the driver's attention(C) it is too difficult to understand(D) it is too long to be read by drivers7. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?(A) After an accident you have to give your name to anyone who asks for it.(B) Drivers on the Basingstoke by-pass used to ignore the sign.(C) Road construction problems can be a major cause of accidents.(D) A 'black spot' is a part of the road where there are no signs.8. 'Subtle visual traps' (para.3) are ______.(A) places where the police hide in order to trap motorists(B) parts of the road which are deceptive to the driver's eye(C) danger spots such as sharp corners and cross-roads(D) places where there are man road-signs9. As required by the law, you must stop after an accident, if______.(A) you have been injured by somebody.(B) your car has been damaged.(C) you have injured somebody else(D) you have witnessed the accidentl 0. After an accident it is recommended that you wait for the police because _________.(A) it is against the law to drive off(B) they have to examine your licence and insurance certificate(C) they have to noto the position of your car(D) somebody may give them a false account of the accident Questions 11--15Just as word oil scarcity is already causing intemational conflicts, so will the scarcity of water reach a point where wars will break out. The statistics on water are already scary. Already well over l billion people suffer from water shortages and 30 countries get more than a third of their water from outside their borders—an obvious source of disputes and instability especially as the climate changes. The whole of the sub-Saharan Africa, most of South Asia and western South America are most at risk. The reason: the rapid melting of glaciers due to global warning.At the meeting of the coalition of 27 Intemaional charities last month, Gareth Thomas, minister of Intenatonal Development of the British government, wrote to prime minister Gordon Brown demanding action to ensure fresh water to 1.1 billion people with poor supplies. "If we do not act now, the reality is that water supplies may become the subject of international conflict in the years ahead. We need to invest now to prevent us having to pay that price in the future", Thomas said. The department warned that two-thirds of theword's population will live in water-stressed countries by 2025.The coalition of charities has appealed for a global effort to bring running water to the developing world and supply sanitation to a further 2.6 billion people. It said that international investment is needed now to prevent competition for water to destabilize communities and escalate into conflicts.Tackling the water and sanitation crisis is essential if the Millennium Development Goal Call to Action is to be a success. Otherwise, progress on health, education, and environment sustainability will be undermined. Each year 443 million school days are lost globally to diarrhea and 1.8 million children die from these diseases. In fact, it is often not realized tha investing in sanitation and water brillgs the greatest public health gains, more than any other single development intervention and delivers enormous economic gains.Already, some Asian countries have put tackling these issues at the forefront of theirdevelopment efforts. The Millennium Development Goals aim to halve the proportion of people without access to safe drinking water by 20l5. To achieve that urgent action needs to be taken.There is no doubt that climate change is potentially the most important factor affecting water shor tage. This, compounded with a growing and increasingly urbanized global population will put pressure on food and water.For a temperature rise of 2°C, which is likely to happen by 2050, there would be a catastrophic 2 to 3 billion people suffering from water stress.11. What does the author think is primarily responsible for water shortages in the world ?(A) Climate chance. (B) Border dispute.(C) World competition. (D) Political instability12. According to Gareth Thomas, _______ is the price we have to pay for water shortage if we do not take immediate action.(A ) sanitation crisis (B) intemational conflict(C) global warming (D) over-urbanization13. What can the coalition of charities do to prevent competition for water ?(A) Appealing for international investment.(B) Bringing running water to the developing world. (C) Supplying sanitation to billions of water-stressed people.(D) Enhancing world environment sustainability13. The Millennium Development Goals aim to_______ in the near future.(A) tackle the water and sanitation crisis(B) yield economic gains as well as public health gains(C) mak progress on health, education and environment sustainability(D) provide more people with clean drinking water15. According to the passage, what will add to water shortage ?(A) Oil scarcity.(B) A drop in temperature(C) A growing population.(D) Reduced food supplyQuestions 16.-20Parenting was never a piece of cake in any age, but probably the greatest source of headache for parents today in Japan is the ubiquitous cellphone. Today, 96 percent of senior high school students and 58 percent of junior high school students have cellphones. Even among primary school children, 3l percent have them.By enabling youngsters to stay connected with their parents at all times, these gadgets help to keep children safe. For the kids, they are fun toys, too, that let them text to or chat with their pals whenever they wat, play Intemet games, and enjoy blogging for their own profile and diary purposes.But terrible dangers lurk beneath all that fun and convenience. Every year about l,000 children become involved in rape and other crimes through dating service sites. Violent and obscene images are only a couple of clicks away. On gakkoura saito, or so-called unofficial school websites where kids can post whatever they want, anyone can fall victim to brutal ''verbal mob lynching" by their peers. Amid today's urgent need to address these problems, the government‟s Meeting on Education Rebuilding has issued a rep ort. In response to the Prime Minister's recent comments---“I carmot think of one good reason for (letting youngsters) have a cellphone" and "I would like everyone to discuss whether cellphones are really necessary:" ----the report recommended that "parents, guardians, schools and all parties concerned should cooperate among themselves, so that elementary school pupils and junior high school students do not have a cellphone unless there is a compelling reason for them to do so."But since many parents believe in the necessity of cellphones as a safety tool, it is unrealistic to expect everyone to do away with them. Rather, it would make more sense for guardians, schools andcellphone companies to consider, from their respective standpoints,how cellphones should be used by children.We suggest that parents sit down with their offspring and talk about their “houserules”for cellphone use. For instance, sct the hours allowed, so the kids won't be texting to their friends late into the night, remind them never to give away personal information online, and so on..But there are limits to what individual families can do, and this is where we also suggest that schools should educate their pupils on the dangers of cellphone use. One way to go about this, for instance, may be for each class to set its own rules on sending e-mail messages.16. The word "ubiquitous" (para. l) is closest in meaning to________.(A) updated (B) sophisticated(C) prevalent (D) obsolete17. Many parents let their kids have cellphones because they________.(A) want their kids to keep up with the IT World(B) can't think of anything better for their kids to have fun(C) don't want their kids to miss 'what other kids have(D) believe cellphones endble them to stay connected18. Which of the following is NOT the potential risk kids may face when using cellphones?(A) Involvement in rape-related crime(B) Exposure to violent and obscene images(C) Falling victim to brutal curses.(D) Being tracked down by unofficial school websites.19. The report issued by the government‟s Meeting on Education Rebuilding______.(A) recommended minimizing the use of cellphones among kids(B) suggested setting “house rules” for cellphone use(C) urged parents to remind their children about ce1lphone use(D) pressed schools to educate their pupils on the dangers of cellphone use20. What is the main idea of the passage?(A) Parents neglect to protect their kids from cellphones.(B) Parenting with cellphones is a source of headache.(C) Cellphones should be banned from campus.(D) Kids need lessons on the uses of cellphonesQuestion 21--25Extract IA stylish dining room with cream walls and curtains and black carpet as perfect foil to an eclectic array of furniture. Many of the pieces are classics of their particular era, and demonstrate how old and new designs can be happily mixed together Thc prototype chair in the foreground has yet to prove its staying power and was thought up by the flat's occupant. He is pictured in his living room which has the same decorative theme and is linked to the dining room by a high Medieval-styled archway where was once a redundant and uninspiring fireplace.Extract 2Old bathrooms often contain a great deal of ugly pipework in need of disguising. This can either be done by boxing in the exposed pipes, or by fitting wood paneling over them.As wood paneling can be secured over almost anyting---including oid ceramic tiles and chipped walls--- is an effective way of disguising pipework as well as being an attractive form of decoration. The paneling can be vertical, horizontal or diagonal.An alternative way to approach the problem of exposed pipes is to actually make them a feature of the room by picking the pipework out in bright strong colours.Extract 3Cooking takes second place in this charming room which, with its deep armchairs, is more of a sitting room than a kitohen, and th6 ntw RaybUm stove as a good choice, as it blends in well with the old brick and beamed fireplace. There are no fitted units or built-in appliances, so all food preparation is done at the big farmbouse table in the foreground; and the china, pots and pans have been deliberately left on show to make an attractive display. What about the kitchen sink? It's hidden away behind an archway which leads into a small scullery. Here there's a second cooker and--- in the best farmhouse tradition--- a huge walk-in larder for all food storage.2l. Why is the colour of the carpet described in Extract l a particular advantage?(A) It livens up the colour in an otherwise dull room.(B) It provides a contrast to the furniture.(C) It blends in with the tones of the furniture.(D) It gives the room a classical style.22. What is the purpose of the archway described in Extract 1 ?(A) To hide an unattractive fireplace.(B) To give the room an exotic eastem style.(C) To join the dining room with the sitting room(D) To make room for the unusual seating arrangements.23. Extract 2 is probably taken from ________.(A) an architect's blueprint(B) a plumbe r‟s manual(C) a home renovation magazine(D) an advertisement for new bathrooms24. Extracts 2 and 3 deal with _________.。
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2009春季英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段模考SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST （40 minutes）Part A: Spot DictationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the ward or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in you ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage only once.Each person has his own culture and norms, and those habits are his way of life. Sometimes these values can _____________(1) with other cultures when a person travels in a foreign country. The difficulty that some people have _____________(2) a new culture is called ―culture shock‖.Culture shock is your mind and body’s _____________(3) being confused and feeling overwhelmed in unfamiliar surroundings. It can cause both psychological and _____________(4). Suffering from culture shock often leaves people feeling moody, isolated and _____________(5).There are several stages that human beings _____________(6) when they enter and live in a new culture. Not everyone experiences the exact stages but most will go through _____________(7).Culture shock begins with the ―honeymoon stage‖. This is the period when you _____________(8) a new place where everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. This stage may last _____________(9) to six months when you feel involved in some kind of _____________(10).Unfortunately, the second stage of culture shock can be more difficult. After you have _____________(11) into your new life, working or studying, buying groceries, or doing laundry, you find that _____________(12) in life seem to be much bigger and more disturbing in a foreign culture. Cultural differences in _____________(13) and values become more obvious, too. What previously seemed exciting, _____________(14) is now merely frustrating. You begin to miss your homeland and seek security in the familiar. You may reject or _____________(15) the new culture.The third stage of culture shock is called the ―adjustment stage‖. Thi s is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the _____________(16). Based on your successes in negotiating a variety of social situations and, maybe, increased _____________(17), your self-esteem grows. Things are still difficult, but you are now a survivor!The fourth stage can be called ―_____________(18)‖. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. After that, there is a fifth stage that many people don’t know about. This is called the ―reverse culture shock‖._____________(19), this occurs when you go back to your native culture and find that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away. Now you feel a little uncomfortable back home.___________________(20)!Part B: Listening Comprehension1. StatementsDirections: 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.1. (A) He is not restricted by the police after the violence.(B) He is not arrested for his acts of violence against the police.(C) The police arrested him for his acts of violence.(D) The police restricted him because he has been involved in violence.2. (A) We provided him with a small flat though he asked for a detached house.(B) He asked for a small flat though we have a detached house available.(C) He stayed in a detached house because the small flat is not available.(D) We provided him with a detached house though he asked for a small flat.3. (A) Magazines developed faster than newspapers.(B) Newspapers and magazines competed against radio and television.(C) Newspapers were facing competition from radio, television and magazines.(D) Radio and television brought more competition for newspapers than magazines.4. (A) Selection process is an essential part of interview.(B) Try to present yourself as good as you appear on paper in interview.(C) Your success depends largely on how you present yourself.(D) Appearing good on paper and in person are equally important in interview.5. (A) Readers didn’t like Frost because his material was not simple enough.(B) Frost hadn’t constructed any new meanings from simple material.(C) Frost was liked because of his simple material and new meaning.(D) Readers liked Frost because he drew new meanings from simple material.6. (A) The research was carried out at 31 schools over the past 15 years.(B) The majority of students in the research admit to cheating many times.(C) More than 17% of students report that they cheated more than once during college.(D) The research finds out that cheating during college is a common phenomenon.7. (A) Lights can be set to turn off to save electricity.(B) If you are out for the evening, it is a good idea to turn your lights off. (C) Automatic timers on lights can ensure thesafety of your home in case you are out.(D) Automatic timers are widely used in modern houses.8. (A) Talking too much in business situations leaves a bad impression on Americans.(B) Silence often makes Americans feel uncomfortable in business situations..(C) Americans enjoy keeping silent in business negotiations and employ a variety of strategies.(D) Americans are rather aggressive, especially in business situations.9. (A) Millions of people in America are in a dilemma in terms of paying health bills.(B) A great many people in America are too poor to pick up their health bills.(C) Government programs that support the poor are not popular.(D) Millions of people in America are so rich that they don’t need government aid.10. (A) In 2002, seven in ten adults spent 10% of their income on medicine.(B) Between 2000 and 2003, a great many adults were troubled by steep medical expenses.(C) In 2001, seven in ten adults were in debt owing to high medical expenses.(D) Between 2000 and 2003, 54.5 million people paid less than 10% of their net income in medical expenses.2. Talks and ConversationsDirections: 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 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—1411. (A) August the eighth (B) August the ninth (C) August the tenth (D) August the eleventh12. (A) Forty-six centimeters (B) Twenty centimeters and a quarter(C) Twenty-five centimeters (D) Sixty-four centimeters13. (A) August the eleventh (B) August the twelfth(C) August the thirteenth (D) August the fourteenth14. (A) On the opposite of a garage (B) Next to a library (C) 51 Chesterfield Road (D) Next to the State BankQuestions 15--1815. (A) It is a privately financed school. (B) It is connected to the local school system.(C) It is operated by a profit-making company. (D) It enjoys more freedom than traditional public school.16. (A) 1 million. (B) 50 million.. (C) 4 million.. (D) 10 million..17. (A) Because the money spent on charter schools could help traditional schools improve.(B) Because charter schools have greater freedom to decide what to teach and how to teach.(C) Because charter schools provide a choice for parents whose local schools are bad.(D) Because more than one million students attend charter schools.18. (A) The traditional schools had an average score five points higher in mathematics than the charter schools.(B) The charter schools had an average score six points higher in reading than the traditional schools.(C) Charter schools connected with a public school system performed about the same as traditional schools.(D) Fully independent charter schools had higher scores than traditional schools.Questions 19--2219. (A) Geography (B) Economics (C) Agricultural Science (D) Politics20. (A) 1989 (B) 1990 (C) 1991 (D) 199221. (A) Public (B) Private (C) Rural Cooperative (D) Voluntary22. (A) Maths (B) Geography (C) Economics (D) Farming Questions 23--2623. (A) One ounce. (B) Two tablespoons. (C) Half an ounce. (D) Half a tablespoon.24. (A) It should be applied two hours before going out in the sun.(B) It should be applied 15 minutes prior to going out.(C) It should be applied every one hour.(D) It should be applied as many times as possible.25. (A) Skin cancer. (B) Aging of skin. (C) Skin burn. (D) Physical blocker.26. (A) You will not get a whitish tint. (B) They reflect the rays of the skin.(C) They are superior to chemical blockers. (D) They don’t soak down into the skin.Questions 27--3027. (A) Two bedrooms with garden (B) Three bedrooms with garden(C) Four bedrooms with garden (D) He didn’t care.28. (A) Downtown (B) East suburbs (C) North suburbs (D) South suburbs29. (A) 300 pound (B) 325 pound (C) 350 pound (D) 380 pound30. (A) A garage (B) The water bill (C) The electricity bill (D) The telephone rentalPart C: Listening and Translation1. Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)2. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After youhave heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.(1)(2)SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (50 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer. (A), (B), (c) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated of implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1-5What do Alcoa, Welch's and Bank of America have in common? They all have had their corporate identities stolen and placed on fake checks in a new scam that rips off consumers.The average victim of this type of con -- in which people trade their own cash for a counterfeit check -- loses from $3,000 to $4,000, according to the National Consumers League (NCL). And consumers aren't the only ones who suffer. The reputations of legitimate corporations whose names are being hijacked are also tarnished. Our own company, Reader's Digest, has fallen victim to these thieves, as have other well-known firms."We are highly concerned about reports of scam artists using our name and good reputation to try and deceive consumers through these fake check scams," says Chris Irving, a senior executive with Publishers Clearing House. "If you have received what appears to be a legitimate check with a request to send a portion of that check back, stop immediately." Too Good to Be TrueThere are several versions of the scam, which is spreading, probably because technology allows hustlers to create convincing counterfeits.In one scenario, a potential victim gets an unexpected check from what looks to be a trusted source. The check is labeled as an award, prize, lottery or other windfall.The "lucky winner" is instructed to deposit the check into a personal account and then wire back a portion of the funds to cover fees, taxes or other charges.Inevitably, once the money is sent, the bank discovers that the check is a fake. By law, the person who deposited it must repay the funds.In another version, a person selling an item on eBay or via an online classified ad is contacted by a potential buyer who offers to pay by check. The catch: This person insists on sending a check for more than the purchase price and wants the extra amount wired back. The seller who agrees to this deal later learns the check is no good.In yet another version, scammers recruit so-called secret shoppers. Each is sent a check and instructed to cash it and wire most of it back to the sender. They're also told to keep a portion as payment for rating the performance of the person who handles the transaction. The check, of course, proves to be bogus.Fake corporate checks are so real-looking, they fool even bank tellers. Counterfeit cashier's checks are also popular with these con artists, who are savvy about bank rules. In many cases, the amount of a cashier's check must be posted to a depositor's account by the next business day, before anyone is likely to verify its legitimacy.Such swindles are on the rise: The NCL says that from 2005 to 2006, fake check cons shot from fifth place to first on its list of the most common telemarketing scams. Adds Steve Baker, director of the FTC's Midwest region: "We became aware of these schemes about three or four years ago, and lately, the incidence is really going up."How to protect yourself·Discard offers from sources that ask you to pay fees, taxes or other charges to claim a prize. No legitimate company would do that.·If selling something, never accept more than the sale price.·If accepting payment by check, ask for one drawn on a local bank or on a bank with a local branch. That lets you personally verify the check's validity.·And remember, if something seems too good to be true, most likely it is.1. What is ―scam‖?A. ScampB. ScamperC. SwindleD. Spam2. The author cites the example of Reader's Digest to show that _____A. Reader's Digest has fallen victim to these thieves.B. consumers aren't the only ones who suffer.C. some well-known firms have been enraged.D. Reader's Digest is the easy target.3. What does the word ―tarnish‖ (para. 2) mean?A. CorrodeB. TarnC. FurbishD. Blemish4. A counterfeit check will be labelled as all of the following EXCEPT _____?A. WindflowerB. AwardC. LotteryD. Prize5. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. Fake corporate checksB. Discard offersC. Don’t accept payment by checkD. Don’t be fooledQuestions 6-10Have you ever known a married couple that just didn't seem as though they should fit together -- yet they are both happy in the marriage, and you can't figure out why? I know of one couple: He is a burly ex-athlete who, in addition to being a successful salesman, coaches Little League, is active in his Rotary Club and plays golf every Saturday with friends. Meanwhile, his wife is petite, quiet and a complete homebody. She doesn't even like to go out to dinner. What mysterious force drives us into the arms of one person, while pushing us away from another who might appear equally desirable to any unbiased observer?Of the many factors influencing our idea of the perfect mate, one of the most telling, according to John Money, professor emeritus of medical psychology and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University, is what he calls our "love map" -- a group of messages encoded in our brains that describes our likes and dislikes. It shows our preferences in hair and eye color, in voice, smell, body build. It also records the kind of personality that appeals to us, whether it's the warm and friendly type or the strong, silent type. In short, we fall for and pursue those people who most clearly fit our love map. And this love map is largely determined in childhood. By age eight, the pattern for our ideal mate has already begun to float around in our brains. When I lecture, I often ask couples in the audience what drew them to their dates or mates. Answers range from "She's strong and independent" and "I go for redheads" to "I love his sense of humor" and "That crooked smile, that's what did it."I believe what they say. But I also know that if I were to ask those same men and women to describe their mothers, there would be many similarities between their ideal mates and their moms. Yes, our mothers -- the first real love of our lives -- write a significant portion of our love map.When we're little, our mother is the center of our attention, and we are the center of hers. So our mother's characteristics leave an indelible impression, and we are forever after attracted to people with her facial features, body type, personality, even sense of humor. If our mother was warm and giving, as adults we tend to be attracted to people who are warm and giving. If our mother was strong and even-tempered, we are going to be attracted to a fair-minded strength in our mates. The mother has an additional influence on her sons: she not only gives them clues to what they will find attractive in a mate, but also affects how they feel about women in general. So if she is warm and nice, her sons are going to think that's the way women are. They will likely grow up warm and responsive lovers and also be cooperative around the house. Conversely, a mother who has a depressive personality, and is sometimes friendly but then suddenly turns cold and rejecting, may raise a man who becomes a "dance-away lover." Because he's been so scared about love from his mother, he is afraid of commitment and may pull away from a girlfriend for this reason.While the mother determines in large part what qualities attract us in a mate, it's the father -- the first male in our lives -- who influences how we relate to the opposite sex. Fathers have an enormous effect on their children's personalities and chances of marital happiness.Just as mothers influence their son's general feelings toward women, fathers influence their daughter's general feelings about men. If a father lavishes praise on his daughter and demonstrates that she is a worthwhile person, she'll feel very good about herself in relation to men. But if the father is cold, critical or absent, the daughter will tend to feel she's not very lovable or attractive.In addition, most of us grow up with people of similar social circumstances. We hang around with people in the same town; our friends have about the same educational backgrounds and career goals. We tend to be most comfortable with these people, and therefore we tend to link up with others whose families are often much like our own.6. The purpose of this article is to _____A. explain why we love who we love.B. question the necessity for people who cannot love.C. compare the characteristics of mother and father.D. describe several special couples.7. According to the passage, which is one of the most telling factors influencing our idea of the perfect mate?A. Our likes and dislikesB. Love mapC. Our personalityD. Childhood fantasy8. What does the word ―indelible‖ mean in the 4th paragraph?A. IncredibleB. IndefiniteC. PermanentD. Indent9. Who influences how we relate to the opposite sex?A. The motherB. The teacherC. The studentD. The father10. What does the author believe according to the passage?A. By age eighteen, the pattern for our ideal mate has already begun to float around in our brains.B. If our mother was not warm and giving, as adults we tend to be attracted to people who are warm and giving.C. Just as mothers influence their son's general feelings toward women, fathers influence their daughter's general feelings about men.D. Destiny drives us into the arms of one person, while pushing us away from another who might appear equally desirable to any unbiased observer.Questions 11-15Vacations are what keep us going: fantasies of sunny, sandy beaches on rainy, gray days when the kids are bouncing off the walls; touring a tranquil museum instead of listening to your boss barking in the next office; hiking a mountain rather than sitting in rush-hour traffic.But vacations, by their nature, are also an upheaval -- an interruption of the familiar flow of people, places and routines. That's why adults find travel exciting -- and why it can be hard on kids. Most children thrive on routine. They're always up for adventure, of course, but don't necessarily know how to handle themselves in the midst of it. To ensure that your next vacation is low on stress and disappointment and high on enjoyment, you've got to take careful stock of your family's strengths, weaknesses, dreams and realities.Babies are surprisingly adaptable travel companions. They're (mostly) happy to go wherever you go, and they love looking around at people, animals, bright lights and other babies, so you don't have to do a lot to keep them occupied. Comfortable in strollers or backpack carriers, they can easily travel along city streets or park trails, and they can fall asleep just about anywhere, allowing you to continue sightseeing when they can't keep their eyes open.The biggest drawback to traveling with infants is the mind-boggling array of gear and accessories they require and the frequency with which they must sleep and eat. While it's a logistical challenge to make plans that fit around your infant's routines, it's a fact that sticking to regular eating and sleeping patterns will dramatically increase your chances of keeping your baby happy and contented. However, it's also a fact that as soon as you get used to one routine, your baby will attempt to foil your plans by developing a new one. So be sure to create an itinerary that's flexible. You might all go to a museum in the morning, but if your baby starts to balk, be prepared to go back to the hotel. If he's doing well, stay in town for lunch. You might then plan to sit by the pool for most of the afternoon or arrange for the adults to split up for a couple of hours -- one staying with the baby and the other enjoying a solo activity or special time with an older child. If you use this approach, you'll likely have fewer problems than if you choose an itinerary that locks you into a full day's activities, hours away from your accommodations.If you're going to be flying to and from your destination, consider your baby's sleep schedule. If your baby is a good sleeper, fly during nap time. Your baby will sleep through most of the flight, won't notice changes in ear pressure, and will be well rested and cheerful when you arrive at your destination. If, however, your baby is unlikely to sleep in the midst of so much noise and action book flights for the longest stretch between naps, trying to leave the house immediately after anap, so your baby will be in a good mood on the plane.Contrary to popular belief, beach vacations are not the best choice for families with infants: Strong sun and babies don't mix -- and if having to keep a child indoors forces parents to spend a good part of the day away from the sun, sand and water, they can feel shortchanged. There's also the issue of sand: Older, more mobile babies and toddlers who are prone to putting things in their mouths will be a challenge.As for those other popular destinations -- theme parks -- you should probably postpone this kind of trip if you've got an infant in tow unless you also have older children who are far more likely to enjoy the rides and exhibitions these parks offer.So what does work? City vacations are ideal. You can visit museums, art galleries, zoos, cafes, even shopping malls when you have an infant safely secured in a stroller or backpack carrier. You can also take boat tours or check out marketplaces. Other suitable vacation choices are: resorts, hotels and ranches with infant-care programs; car trips, camping or travel in a recreational vehicle; and visits to relatives.11. What does the author mean by ―upheaval‖ in the 2nd paragraph?A. Act of heaving upB. UpsurgeC. ChangeD. Opportunity12. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Babies are surprisingly inadaptable travel companions.B. Vacations, by their nature, are an interruption of the familiar flow of people, places and routines.C. Children are always up for adventure, and they also know how to handle themselves in the midst of it.D. If you're going for your vacation, consider your baby's sleep schedule.13. What does ―mind-boggling‖ (para. 4) mean?A. ModestB. ExtraordinaryC. PleasantD. Shocking14. What is the author’s tone in writing the passage?A. AmicableB. SarcasticC. SympatheticD. Critical15. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A. Kids’ characteristicsB. Going for vacationC. Taking your baby to vacationD. Vacation sucks Questions 16-20Everyone's familiar with the American dream: work and study hard and you'll get ahead. But China has its own version, which hopeful parents and their children have adhered to ever since the emperor started meritocratic civil-service exams during the Han dynasty. Like the U.S. variant, the Chinese Dream places firm faith in hard work, but perhaps even greater faith in the value of an education, which promises to boost young people out of poverty and secure better lives for them and their families. This vision has had special appeal since Deng Xiaoping opened China to the world and getting rich became glorious.Now, with China's white-hot economy cooling, millions of youngsters are facing the possibility that a good degree won't be enough. As 2008 wound down, 1.5 million new graduates were still jobless, according to the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Suddenly, it seems, the Chinese Dream is under threat, and that's got Beijing plenty nervous. This was on stark display when Prime Minister Wen Jiabao met with students at a Beijing college in December. "If you are worried, I'm more worried than you," he told them, promising that ensuring their employment was at the top of his agenda, alongside finding jobs for laid-off factory workers.It's easy to see why Beijing is worried about millions of unemployed have-nots, given their history of turning economic woes into mass protests. But China's students have remained largely meek. And they represent just a tiny fraction—about 6 percent—of the country's workers. Yet their symbolic value is enormous. "Today's students carry the expectations of two generations," says psychology professor Wei Zhizhong, who runs a clinic in Guangzhou. Should they and their parents lose faith, their fears could spread cynicism throughout society.Hence the government has begun working to ensure ordinary Chinese don't give up on the country's guiding ethos. New steps include ordering the Chinese military to double its intake of university-trained recruits to 33,000, expandingcollege-based scientific research to create more postgraduate positions, and trying to lure double the number of new village teachers to poor provinces by offering to pay off their college debts. Most important, of course, is the $586 billion in stimulus funds Beijing is pouring into the economy, most of which will be funneled to state-run companies that build railways, power lines and other infrastructure. The goal is to create up to 9 million new jobs this year. Those aren't just for college alumni, of course, but China's half-million engineering grads can rejoice.The parents of the 6.1 million students due to collect bachelor's degrees next summer are also hoping such measures work. Ever since enrollments reopened at the end of the Cultural Revolution in 1978, parents have sacrificed huge amounts of money and time on tuition and tutors to ensure placements and degrees for their kids. Now many fear they won't recoup their investments, and that, in a country with no social safety net, their kids won't be able to look after them in their old age.A case in point is Gong Ailing, a star pupil at a Beijing university, who comes from a peasant family in central China. Gong represents Beijing's worst nightmare. Her father is a 59-year-old peasant who supports his family on $175 a month from a temporary cooking job. "We don't have retirement pensions or social insurance," he says. "So when we get old, we have to rely on our children." The family has spent close to $15,000—a fairly typical amount—to send Gong to college. That's a big bet on the future.It could still pay off, but China's student job seekers were already facing tough times before the global economic tailspin began. A massive expansion in college placements since the 1990s had already begun taking the shine off a degree. Enrollments have doubled in the past four years and evidence of fear abounds. Even top students are now scrambling for jobs in second-tier cities; at a recent job fair at Beijing's elite Tsinghua University, students queued down two flights of stairs to find out about opportunities in places like sleepy Nanjing. Those lucky enough to find work may have to settle for salaries far lower than what they and their debt-laden parents were counting on. "Wages are down 1,000 yuan [about $146] a month, says management student Tian Shaoyuan. The problem is not just financial. "The parents of this generation … haven't realized their dream in their own lives, so they want to achieve their dream in their children's generation," says Wei, the psychologist. As for youngsters, "once they have had the chance to leave the countryside, they don't want to go back … If they do, they'll feel their value has gone," Wei says.Who gets blamed for all this pain depends on how Beijing responds. The risk is that angry youths could target China's leaders, foreign financial regulators or pushy parents. One danger is an upsurge of aggressive nationalism, a traditional pressure valve during tough times but one the government finds difficult to control.To head that off, Beijing has generally stressed cooperation and tried not to blame Washington much for the global crunch (at least till the spat over currency rates). Chinese officials are also working hard to reassure students that opportunities still exist, encouraging them to consider unglamorous but stable forms of employment—which is easier now that high-flying jobs in finance or at multinationals look so uncertain. Qi Jinli, director of Tsinghua's Careers Center, says that the number of his students choosing jobs in state-run firms rose 10 percent last year.Getting students to redirect their energy inward and to lower their ambitions is a sensible strategy, and if the government keeps up its job-creation efforts, it just might manage to keep the Chinese Dream alive, albeit in dog-eared form. Leaders are taking numerous steps in the right direction; besides the stimulus package, local governments are enhancing their student job fairs and organizing internships, for instance. But China's heady get-rich-quick days are probably over. Future graduates will be joining a sophisticated white-collar job market in a far more cyclical economy. In all likelihood, they'll still achieve a better living standard than their parents and be able to take care of them in their old age. Yet the fat years are over, and Chinese leaders need to help college grads adjust their expectations accordingly.16. Which of the following aspects of Chinese dream does the passage mainly discuss?A. Its errorsB. Its threatsC. Its supportersD. Its achievements17. The word ―boost‖ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ___.A. booB. disappearC. exaggerateD. lift18. The author illustrates Gong Ailing’s story is to show ___.A. Gong comes from a peasant family.B. Gong’s father is a big gambler.C. many parents worry that their kids won't be able to look after them in their old age.D. many students represent the country’s nightmare.19. Which of the basic writing skills does the author mainly use in the passage?。
2009年3月中级口译解析
0903中级口译考试听力部分文本Spot dictationYou might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States,but that is not totally true. These round,flat cakes or patties actually came from Germany in the middle of the19th century. They were brought to the United States by German immigrants who came from the city of Hamburg.That is why their name was Hamburger Stake.However,people in other places claim that they invented the hamburger.Perhaps we’ll never have a clear answer.But there is no question that the hamburger was a great hit.Why?Perhaps because at that time,industry was growing,and the kind of fast,practical and cheap food was needed for workers.The hamburger became even more popular in the1920s when the first chain of fast food restaurants was started.This chain was called White Castle.It served tiny hamburgers that were sold for only5cents each.Then,in the 1940s there came the drive-in restaurant where customers were served in their cars by waiters in uniform.And the hamburger was one of the most popular manual items.By now,the hamburger was ready to conquer the world and this happened with McDonalds,which was actually a hotdog stand at first.But by the early1950s the hotdog was replaced by the hamburger.McDonalds and other fast food restaurants spring up around the world throughout the west of the20th century. McDonalds alone has sold12hamburgers for every person in the world.The importance of the hamburger to US culture remains significant.About60%of all sandwiches that are eaten are hamburgers.According to some sources,7%of current workers in the Untied States had their first job at McDonalds.But the face of the hamburger is changing according to the times.Nowadays it is possible to buy a chicken burger,a turkey burger,a fish burger or a veggie burger.Statement:1.Mrs Jones came to us at the airport.We thought she was the secretary but she turned out to bethe president of the company.2.After Susan carefully explained her ideas at the board meeting last week,the directors all votedfor the change she’s made concerning the proposed project3.Of the students participating in our university’s research project,73%classified themselves asfreshmen and sophomores.4.Originally we had planned to buy a car by the end of last year,but then with the recentfluctuation of the crude oil prices we decided to postpone the purchase.5.Most people I know are interested in the proposed tax reform being debated in the congressbecause they hope it will lower taxes for them.6.If you’re good at managing your own time and energy,it is very likely that you can do wellboth in your schoolwork and for your career7.Mr.Paul White,thank you very much for your inquiry,but I feel the position more suits afemale applicant.Anyway,I will keep your name on file.8.Is this your best quote?I thought the prices will be coming down now given the currentsituation of financial and economic crisis.st month our manager took a ten-day business trip to Chicago,but he had to stay there for3more days situation as the negotiation turned out to be a tougher one.10.When our children are made confident that they are positive and competent individuals,theywill adapt themselves to the changing society and successfully accomplish personal goals.Talks and ConversationsPassage one(Q11-14)W：What are you laughing about?M:I just saw the serious advertisement on TV for Germen soups.It’s said our products are home-made with the freshest vegetables and fruits.Then a scene in the factory showed that products were prepared and packed by the most sophisticated machinery.W:And I am sure that the word NATURE was put on the jars and cans of the products.I think the stupidest advertisements are those that imply that you are one of a kind.If you buy the product, you will be a very special person.Now you will be just like every other one of the20billion people who bought it.M:That’s really silly.But to me,the dullest of them all is when advertisers put a celebrity on TV to talk about a particular brand of soap or about a particular car.I bet that the celebrity’s never used the product before they got the job of appearing in the commercial.W:Yeah!But most of these commercials work and people remember the product.M:I agree,here we are talking about ads we’ve seen,aren’t we?We are all influenced by those celebrities and brand names.W:I think teenagers are specially vulnerable.Advertisers try to get teenagers used to a brand because they know that in later years,the teenagers will stick to that particular product of theirs.Question11:What in the advertisement has made the man laugh?Question12:When some ads imply that you are one of a kind,what does that mean?Question13:Why does the advertiser put the celebrity on TV to talk about a particular product? Question14:According to the women,what will teenagers do if they are used to a brand?Passage two(Q15-18)Many of you may have heard of jet lag,which is a condition of space disorders,resulting from rapid travel over time zones.Such as on a jet plane.The symptom of jet lag can be quite varied,and may include loss of appetite,nausea,headache,fatigue,insomnia,or even mild depression.Here are a few tips for you to avoid jetlag,or cope if you are stricken by the condition.First,adjust your biological rhythm several days before your departure,and develop a plan to start switching to the time zone of your destination.For instance,if you will be flying from New York to Paris,where it is6hours later,get up one hour earlier for a couple of days,then2hours earlier, then3hours earlier,I will try to at least get half way to your new time zone.Turn lights on during day time in your destination,and off at night time.Second,during the time of your adjustment, especially during the flight,drink plenty of water.If you are not a big water fan,drink some other fluid that is not high in sugar,carbonation and caffeine;avoid junk food,salty food and caffeine, and alcohol on the plane.Of course I say that,but I always have a couple of drinks during the flight. If you do that,just be sure to drink as much water between drinks as possible.Thirdly,when you arrive in your destination,try to resist the urge to nap during the day time.Get outside,during the daylight hours,even it is just to sit in a caféand relax.Try to get a good night sleep for the1st couple of nights.The key is to reset your body’s natural clock to get enough rest.Finally,when you return home,use some of the same tactic above to return to your previous time zone.Q15.What’s the speaker’s definition of jet lag?Q16.What’s the difference of the time zone between New York and Paris?Q17.what does the speaker recommend if you do not want to drink much water during the flight? Q18.According to the speaker,what should you try to do if you arrived at the destination?Passage3(Q19-22)F:Come on Mr.Edision,take a seat.M:Good morning doctor.F:Now let’s get a few details.Shall we?First your age,now you’re40?M:Er,35actually,doctorF:Right,35.And your weight?M:About,105kilosF:That’s rather a lot for your height,don’t you think?M:Yes,Well,I don’t get much exercises,doctor.F:And what kind of work do you do exactly?M:I work with computers,F;So you sit most of the day,is that right?M:All day.F:Right,so tell me,do you smoke?M:Well,I used to smoke20-30a day,but now it’s about10.F:En,Have you had any illness likely?M:Nothing serious,just usual coughs and coldsF:I see.Now,let’s talk about your diet.What have you eaten this morning,for example?M:I’ve had two fried eggs,5bread,toast,butter and jam,and oh,3cups of tea.F:Well,Mr.Edison,that isn’t the best diet now,is it?What else do you normally eat?M:Beef burghers a lot,ChipsF:Dear Oh dear.And what about exercise do you have Mr.Endison?Do you play any Sports? M:Er,can’t say I do really.F:Well Mr.Edison this is rather serious.I think we have to Change a few things in your life,firstly I recommend that you stop smoking completely.Secondly,you need to get some exercise,walk, instead of drive Mr.Edison.Join in a sports club.And lastly,we must make some changes to your diet.No more fried foods,no more chips,and beef burgers,good healthy vegetables,boiled potatoes,grilled meat and fish.19.What does the woman say about the man’s health?20.How many cigarettes does the man smoke each day now?21.What does the woman think of the man’s breakfast?22.Which of the following can not be concluded from the conversion?Passage4(Q23-26)May I have your attention,ladies and gentlemen?Since the international club meets only once every semester for this special event,the first thing on our agenda is to have the secretary read the minutes of the last meeting.So when I finish this opening speech,the secretary will read the minutes of our meeting for the last semester.And then we’ll go through our annual treasurer’s report and decide whether it can be accepted or not.At the top of our agenda,and I’m sure in everyone’s mind,is the International Display Week.It has been proposed for discussion.I was chairman of the African club,and now as chairman of the international club,I know more than anyone else the importance of such a display week.Let me explain.There are ten foreign clubs here representing the foreign students on our campus. The purpose of these clubs is,first of all,to get the students from the same countries together,so they won’t get too homesick,and so we can help each other over the rough spots.And secondly,so that the American students can join the club of their interest and learn about our culture as we learn theirs.Now,about the display.Some of you old hands will have to help me out,as there was so much going on I can’t remember at all.Let me see.There are the Scottish folk dance and Irish one,too. We’ll team up with the folk music club and recruit anyone who can sew to make costumes.Of course,each group will set up a booth decorated with pictures and things of interest in their respective countries,and everyone will wear his national costume.Question23:Who is the man?Chairman of the international clubQuestion24:How often is the meeting held?Once every semesterQuestion25:What is at the top of the meeting’s agenda?International Display WeekQuestion26:What is the purpose of organizing foreign clubs on campus?Get the students from the same countries together,so they won’t get too homesick/they can help each other over the rough spots/the American students can join the club of their interest and learn about different cultures.Passage5(Q27-30)F:Paul,nice to see you back from the university.How do you like your new university?I remember your mum had wanted you to go to London University so that you can live at home and walk or cycle to attend the lectures.M:Well,you know I didn’t go to London University after all.My new university is on the suburbs of an ancient cathedral city and it is almost8miles from the city center.The university is planned on the so called American campus system.That is to say,students live in halls of residence groupped around the main university buildings.F:You mean you live,eat and study within the university proper?M:Yes,I like it.Because we are a real community.We’ve got comfortable common rooms and bars.We arrange dances and parties.We’ve got clubs,theater groups,choirs and so on.And we’ve got an orchestra.I played the drums in it.By the way,how about your university days,Betty?F:I rented a house with two other girls in the middle of the city about then minutes walk from the university.The house is falling to pieces.It is damp and there is no proper heating.M:That sounds awful.I couldn’t work in a place like yours.The district is poor and could almost be classed as a slum.F:I don’t think so.We live among real people who treat us as real people.We’ve got an electrician living next door,who is always coming in and mending our cooker and electric fires.We could try to get into one of the halls of the residents.But we prefer to be independent.It’s nice to belong to the city and to do things outside the university.M:What sort of things do you do outside the university?M:Well,there is a group of us who go and help in a home for handicapped children.And I think in the city bar choir we get on well with the local people,not like you in that suburban district.W:Well,I like history.And my university is one of the best universities for that subject.Besides,it is an ancient city with a lot of historical relics and sightseeing spots.If you can drop by by any chance,I can show you around.F:You bet.27.What do the man’s live?28.What is typical of the American campus system?29.Why did the women choose to rent a house at the city center?30.What does the man promise to do for the woman?Listening and TranslationSentence Translation:1.Please hold my telephone calls and just take a message.I can call back later.I must have a little peace and quiet to concentrate on these figures.请不要挂断，先留个言。
2009年3月-听力-上海高级口译考试听力试题原文及答案
2009年3月上海高级口译考试听力试题原文及答案Spot-DictationWhen Americans think about hunger, we usually think in terms of mass-starvation in far-away countries, but hunger too often lurks in our backyards. In 2006, 35.1million people, including 12.4million children in the United States did not have access to enough food for an active healthy life. Some of these individuals relied on emergency food sources and some experienced hunger. Although most people think of hungry people and homeless people as the same, the problem of hunger reaches far beyond homelessness. While the number of people being hungry or at the risk of hunger may be surprising, it is the faces of those hungry individuals that would probably most shock you. The face of hunger is the older couple who has worked hard for their entire lives, only to find their savings wiped out by unavoidable medical bills, or a single mother who has to choose whether the salary from her minimum wage job will go to buy food or pay rent, or a child who struggles to concentrat e on his schoolwork because his family couldn’t afford dinner the night before. At December 2006 survey estimated that 48 percent of those requesting emergency food assistance, were either children or their parents. Children are twice as likely to live in households where someone experiences hunger and food insecurity than adults. One in ten adults compared to one in five children live in households where someone suffers from hunger and some food insecurity. Child poverty is more wide spread in the United States than in any other industrialized country. At the same time, the US government spends less than any industrialized country to pull its children out of poverty. We have long known that the minds and bodies of small children need adequate food to develop properly. But science is just beginning to understand the full extent of this relationship. As late as the 1980s, conventional wisdom held that only the most severe forms of malnutrition actually alter brain development. The latest empirical evidence however shows that even relatively mild under-nutrition produces cognitive impairments in children which can last a life time.Talks and conversations：Q1-5M: Emily I know you’ve been the victim of a crime.F: Unfortunately, yes. Once I was mugged by some young kids.M: What happened?F: I was going home late at night, and I couldn’t see a single person on the street. And it was winter, oh, it was so cold , so I had my scarf wrapped around my face. And suddenly I walked straight into three guys, they looked about 14 or 15. and they said something threatening, like give us all your money or I’m going to kill you. I’m looking at them, because they look so young, and I’m thinking what on earth are you doing? They said blablabla, and I said, “listen, it’s very col d, give me a second, I have to take off my gloves.”M: You must be really scared.F: Well I opened my purse and all I have got is few dollars. I was so nervous and I say, “ here it is”, and they say “four dollars?” Yeah, it’s 4 dollars and they say “that’s all you have?”M: So, so then what happened?F: Well I gave them money, and i just went home, But I felt so bad when I was walking down the street. You know I really had mixed feelings about it. I wanted to say Guys what are you doing? You know, go home, you asre ruining your lifes. And I think why are those kids on the street doing things they are not supposed to do? Something stupid, really stupid. That could lead to something worse.M: Why do you think Kids get involved in stealing?F: I don’t know , I mean it was only four dollars, you look at kids getting involved in this kind of small crime , and you think who is responsible? I don’t know what they were doing out on the street at that time of night.M: Did you report the crime?F: No, I didn’t. Kids l ike that don't need prosecuting, they need parenting. They need someone to Put them on the right path, these kids really need, you know, help. M: In what way?F: Well, kids are so vulnerable. They have to have a lot of supervision. There are these kids hanging on the street doing things they are not supposed to do.I think if these kids have more self –esteem, they wouldn’t behave in that way. We have to find ways to help these kind of kids have good futures, then they wouldn’t commit crimes.1.In what way has Emily been the victim of a crime?2.At which of the following times did the crime occur?3.What amount of loss did she suffer in the crime?4.What did she do after the crime occurred?5.What did she think about those who committed the crime?Q6-10European UnionA European Union flotilla will begin anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia next week, EU Foreign Policy Chief Javier Solana said on Tuesday. The six warships and three maritime reconnaissance aircraft will replace a NATO naval force that has been patrolling the region and escorting cargo ships carrying relief aid to Somalia since the end of October. Although the NATO ships have successfully delivered nearly 30,000 tons of humanitarian supplies to the impoverished nation, they have not been able to stem the upsurge in pirate attacks on foreign shipping in one of the most important shipping lanes in the world.New Delhi, IndiaUS Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Pakistan yesterday to cooperate "fully and transparently" in investigations into the Mumbai attacks that have upset India-Pakistan relations. India has said the 10 militants who rampaged through its financial capital killing 171 people were from Pakistan, including one surviving gunman. If Pakistan fails to act swiftly against those responsible, India has threatened to pull out of a nearly five-year-old peace process between the nuclear rivals. "This is the time for everybody to cooperate and to do so transparently, and this is especially a time for Pakistan to do so," Rice told a press conference in New Delhi.Ottawa, CanadaCanada's minority Conservative government may seek the temporary suspension of Parliament to stop opposition parties from voting it out and taking power, an aide to Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Tuesday. The Liberals, New Democrats and Bloc Quebecois signed a deal on Monday committing them to bringing down the government, just seven weeks after it won re-election with a strengthened minority, and forming a coalition government to replace the Conservatives. The opposition says Harper is not doing enough to tackle the fallout from the financial crisis, so they proposed forging a coalition of Liberals and New Democrats, with the separatist Bloc promising its support.Manila, the PhilippinesPhilippine lawmakers allied to President Gloria Arroyo quashed an impeachment motion against her yesterday, shielding her from opposition moves to unseat her for the fourth time in as many years. Eleven opposition lawmakers walked out of the chamber when it became apparent that an overwhelming majority of the 238-member House of Representatives would throw out the impeachment complaint. Voting 183-21, with three abstaining, the House of Representatives adopted a report by a congressional justice panel dismissing the impeachment complaint for lack of substance, blocking a possible trial in the Senate. The complaint against Arroyo, due to serve until mid-2010, were based on charges of corruption, bribery and human rights abuses. Apart from surviving four impeachments, she has also escaped three attempts by troops since 2003 to seize power.Cambridge, United StatesHarvard University says its endowment has tumbled $8 billion in the four months since the end of the last fiscal year. The school’s endowment is the largest in higher education. The estimated 22 percent decline is the school's sharpest endowment drop in modern history. The endowment was valued at $36.9 billion on June 3. The school has said its U.S. stock portfolio and foreign equity portfolio had taken hard hits recently. The university's president warned that the estimated drop may be conservative because some money managers have yet to report figures.Question 6: What can we know about the world’s efforts to fight pirate attacks? Question 7: At a press conference in New Delhi, what did US Secretary of State Rice urge Pakistan to do?Question 8: What is Canada’s Minority Conservative Government likely to do according to the news?Question 9: Which of the following statements is true about the political situation in the Philippines according to the news?Question 10: At least how much has Harvard University’s endowment dropped since the end of the last fiscal year?Q11-15M: So you really believe that cloths carry a kind of message for other people and that what we put on is in some way a reflection of what we feel?W: oh, yes, very much so. People are beginning now to take seriously the idea of a kind of psychology of clothing to believe that there is not only individual taste in our cloth, but also a thinking behind what we wear, which is something we may not even be aware of ourselves.M: But truly this has been the case. We all dress up when we want to impress someone, such as for a job interview with the prospective employer. We tend to make an effort and put on something smart.W: True, but that is a conscious act. What I’m talking about is more of a subconscious thing. Take for example the student who is away from home at college or university, if he tends to wrap him self up more than the others, this is because he is probably feeling homesick. Similarly, a general feeling of insecurity can sometimes take the form of overdressing in warmer than are necessary.M: Can you give any other example of this kind?W: Yes. I think people who are sociable and outgoing tend to dress in an extrovert way, preferring brighter or more dazzling colours-----yellows, bright reds and so on. In the same way, aggressive cloth might indicate an aggressive personality or attitude toward life.M: Do you think the care or lack of it over the way we actually wear our cloth has anything to tell us?W: Yes, indeed. The ranks of a man’s trousers speaks volumes about his awareness his own image. Or if his trousers are at half messed, or sort of hanging down, this probably means he is absorbed by other things.M: Really?W: Or, to give you other examples, often minority groups who have perhaps failed to persuade with words tend to express themselves by wearing unconventional or what some might consider outrageous clothing as a way of showing their thoughts and feelings are different from the rest. And so they find an outlet in this way. M: That surely spills over into other things as well.W: Oh, yes, indeed. Hair cuts, music and songs can all be a form of rebellion. But to get to back to cloth, I would add that a whole lot about our personality is conveyed in our cloth and the way we look-------aggressiveness, rebelliousness, happiness, sadness and so on. This can all be interpreted. Think of the aging pop star who may be pushing middle age, he’ll keep on dressing up like a rebel to try to prove he is with it still and in touch with his young fans and current trends.11.About which of the following topics is the woman being interviewed?12. What does it probably show if an individual overdresses in warmer cloth than are necessary?13.According to the interviewee, what kind of people tend to dress in an extrovert manner?14. According to the interviewe, which of the following speaks a lot about man’s awarness of his own image?15. According to the interview, who tend to wear unconventional clothing?Q16-20Computers may never offer a perfect system for work and communications. Yet, in spite of the bugs that need to be worked out, there is no question that computers now shape the pattern of our activities. Almost everyone has felt the tremors and change as the internet has revolutionized the way we do things. From the way we run our daily errands to the way we relate to other human beings, with the internet, we can now get information, products and friends more quickly. With a few clicks of the mouse, we can do research on specific subjects that might have taken hours or days in a library. With online shopping, we can purchase what we need more quickly and efficiently. We can now deal with retailers over the internet, instead of waiting in lines at shopping malls. With email we can maintain friendships as well as create new ones without ever sitting down to write or post a letter. But not everyone feels the internet is improving our lives. The web is messy and that it cannot always provide clear directions on how to get where we want to go. The hyperlinks that exist among different websites often send people on a trip to nowhere or somewhere totally unexpected. The web is not an organized database. Rather, it is a brier patch where people can get stuck or lost. Online shopping is an example of this mass. Although shopping from home is appealing, e-commerce is not always as convenient as one might think. Sometimes it takes a long time to order on the internet. People can waste time or get confused filling out the information on all the different screens to place an order. In fact, anywhere from 33% to 75% of people who shop online drop out before ever placing an order. Most importantly, many people are concerned about privacy issues. They are reluctant to put their personal information on the web. Filling in information such as one’s name, address, phone number and credit card information can shake the confidence of an online shopper. Some even fear that theirs conspiracy among businesses to use consumer information for their own benefit. Perhaps even more troubling is the belief that as people spend more time surfing the web, they are becoming socially isolated.A recent survey indicated that 16% of internet users spend less time with family and friends. The amount of time a husband or wife spends on the web is frequently cited as one cause for divorce. Then the young people say that their closest friends are those they have corresponded with on the internet. That is, their closest friends are people they have never even met. Whether the internet will continue to be a driving force for change is still unknown. And whether the effects of the internet on our lives will be more positive or negative is still debatable.16. Computers and the internet have revolutionized the way we do things, which of the following things is not mentioned in the talk?17. Why is it that not everyone feels the internet is improving our lives?18. Which of the following is the primary concern of online shoppers?19. What can we know from the talk that people spending more time surfing the web?20. What is the main argument of this talk?Note-taking and Gap-fillingHow is urbanization negatively affecting our society? The answer to this question is not a simple one. When answering this question, one must understand that urbanization cannot be stopped but only contained in a manner that will help the United States to function better as a country.The more densely populated and more heterogeneous a community is, the more accentuated characteristics can be associated with urbanism. Urbanism promotes urban violence, political instability, crime and aggressive behavior. Rapid population growth in urban areas also perpetuates poverty. Another major issue being created by this social problem is the breaking of the traditional family structure. Our cities are not working well---sanitation, safety, transportation, housing, education, and even electricity are failing. These are all responsibilities of the government, or it is at least their job to regulate these services deemed to be monopolies. And it is a known fact that monopolies deem toward inefficiency. Functionalists look at our cities as a means to profit. Cities are a place where everybody visits. And therefore vendors can raise their prices and profit more on their products. For example, from my own personal experience, I bought a pack of cigarettes for three dollars at my local gas station. And when I visited inner city Orlando, I bought the same brand of cigarettes for four dollars.In the United States, the breaking of the traditional family structure is an issue that has become increasingly noticeable in recent years, particularly in urbanized areas. The traditional mom-and-dad-and-children are rarely seen in the inner cities any more. There is a weakened bond of kinship and declining social family significance as America has transferred industrial, educational and recreational activities to specialized institutions outside of the home. It is depriving families of their most characteristic, historical functions. With divorce rates rising, delinquency is also becoming more of a problem than before. In single-parent families, parents spend less time with children. These specialized institutions often help, but cannot replace the role of a child guardian. As long as the divorce rate continues to increase, delinquency will continue to increase in these areas as well.The variations of people give rise to segregation of people by race, religious practices, ethnic heritage as well as economic and social status. Segregation often creates much tension and prejudice between social groups. This can cause physical or mental damage to individuals or society. As for racism and segregation, there is not much that can be done to fix these problems. Individuals will always have their own opinions, no matter how ignorant. And the only thing we can do is to hope that these problems die out as we desegregate our community. People will choose their destination or place of residence according to many different ideals and needs, for example, what fits their budget? The government assumes major responsibility for development attempting to meet rapid and increasing demands for education, housing, agriculture and industrial development, transportation and employment. The government budget is not distributed equally mainly due to differentiation in areas. Areas with higher income will obviously have a higher budget to work with.Urban areas are usually lacking in financial resources, therefore they are not able to repair all the problems in these areas, such as sanitation, education and many other categories. America has hired 50% more teachers in the last few years than have been hired in the past, but the increase in population keeps the classrooms just as large. The effort does not meet the need, thus the problem remains as strong as ever. Due to the overpopulation in urban areas and the lack of employment opportunity, the crime rate is still a huge problem in which they are faced with. Also, the lack of the traditional family structure and weakened bonds of kinship weaken the moral of the children growing up in the urban areas. These children grow up in poverty, and usually look at crime as a quick and easy way out. Problems in urban areas are far more serious than can be handled in any short-term efforts. We can only hope to contain them and attempt to make sure that no more problems arise from the already existing ones.Listening and TranslationSentence translation1. I think my parents influenced me the most, material wealth, status and power were never revered in our family. I was taught to value honesty, fairness and consideration of others.我认为父母对我的影响是最大的，在我家里不崇拜物质财富、地位和权利。
2009年3月上海市高级口译第二阶段口试真题试卷(精选)(题后含答案及解析)
2009年3月上海市高级口译第二阶段口试真题试卷（精选）(题后含答案及解析)题型有： 2. 口译题口译题Part A Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal.., and stop it at the signal...You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. Now let us begin Part A with the first passage.听力原文：This is the country that allowed our parents and grandparents to believe that even if they couldn’t go to college, they could save a little bit each week so their child could；that even if they couldn’t have their own business, they could work hard enough so their child could open one of their own. And at every moment in our history, we’ve risen to meet our challenges because we’ve never forgotten the fundamental truth that in America, our destiny is not written for us, but by us. // So tomorrow, I ask you to write our nation’s next great chapter. I ask you to believe--not just in my ability to bring about change, but in yours. Tomorrow, you can choose policies that invest in our middle class, create new jobs, and grow this economy so that everyone has a chance to succeed. You can choose hope over fear, unity over division. If you give me your vote, we won’t just win this election--together, we will change this country and change the world.1．Passage 1正确答案：是美国使我们的父辈相信，即使他们自己无法上大学，也可以每周积攒下一些钱来，让他们的孩子接受良好的教育；即使他们不能拥有自己的企业，也可以通过努力工作让自己的孩子创办企业。
口译英语考试题及答案
口译英语考试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 听录音，选择正确的答案。
A. 正确B. 错误C. 不确定录音内容：[录音材料]问题1：录音中提到的主要活动是什么？答案：A. 正确问题2：参与者需要提前多久到达？答案：B. 错误问题3：活动是否对所有人开放？答案：C. 不确定2. 听录音，回答问题。
录音内容：[录音材料]问题1：请描述录音中提到的会议的主要议题。
答案：录音中提到的会议主要讨论了环境保护和可持续发展。
问题2：会议的举办地点在哪里？答案：会议在纽约联合国总部举行。
问题3：会议的组织者是谁？答案：会议由联合国环境规划署组织。
二、口语表达（共30分）1. 根据所给情景，进行口译。
情景描述：[情景描述]口译任务：请将以下中文句子翻译成英文，并进行口译。
中文句子：我们非常重视这次合作机会，希望能与贵公司建立长期的合作关系。
口译答案：We attach great importance to this opportunity for cooperation and hope to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with your company.2. 根据所给材料，进行口译。
材料内容：[材料内容]口译任务：请将以下英文段落翻译成中文，并进行口译。
English paragraph: The company has been dedicated to providing high-quality products and services to its customers for many years.口译答案：该公司多年来一直致力于向其客户提供高质量的产品和服务。
三、口译实务（共50分）1. 将以下对话从中文翻译成英文，并进行口译。
中文对话：甲：你好，很高兴见到你。
乙：你好，我也是。
今天的天气真不错。
口译答案：A: Hello, nice to meet you.B: Hello, me too. The weather is really nice today. 2. 将以下对话从英文翻译成中文，并进行口译。
3月4日英语中级口译笔译答案及解析
3月四日英语中级口译笔译答案及解析Spot dictation1. round flat cakes2. German immigrants3. their name4. claim5. clear answer6. great hit7. fast, practical and cheap 8. in the 1920 s 9. five cents each 10. drive-in restaurant 11. popular menu items 12. conquer13. hot-dog stand 14. sprang up15. sold twelve hamburgers 16. US culture 17. sixty percent 18. seven percent19. according to the times 20. a fish burger statements1-5 ACBDB6-10 ACBBBTalks and conversations:11-15. BADCD 16-20. ACCAB21-25. DBBDD 26-30. ABACDStudy skill1-5. DBCBC 6-10. BCBCD11-15. ABACC 16-20. CDDAD21-25. CCCDA 26-30 BADBB.Spot dictationYou might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totally true. These round flatcakes (1)，or patties actually came from Germany in the middle of the 19th century. They were brought to theUnited States by German immigrants (2) who came from the city of Hamburg. That is why their name (3) wasHamburger Stake.However, people in other places claim (4) that they invented the hamburger. Perhaps we'll never have a clearanswer.(5) But there is no question that the hamburger was a great hit.(6) Why? Perhaps because at that time,industry was growing, and the kind of fast, practical and cheap (7) food was needed for workers.The hamburger became even more popular in the 1920 s (8) when the first chain of fast food restaurants wasstarted. This chain was called White Castle. It served tiny hamburgers that were sold for only 5 cents each. (9)Then, in the 1940 s there came the drive-in restaurant (10) where customers were served in their cars by waitersin uniform. And the hamburger was one of the most popular manual items. (11)By now, the hamburger was ready to conquer (12) the world. And this happened with McDonalds, which wasactually a hotdog stand (13) at first. But by the early 1950 s the hotdog was replaced by the hamburger.McDonalds and other fast food restaurants spring up (14) around the world throughout the west of the 20thcentury. McDonalds alone has sold 12 hamburgers (15) for every person in the world.The importance of the hamburger to US culture (16) remains significant. About 60% (17) of all sandwiches thatare eaten are hamburgers. According to some sources, 7% (18) of current workers in the Untied States had theirfirst job at McDonalds. But the face of the hamburger is changing according to the times. (19) Nowadays it ispossible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, a fish burger,(20) or a veggie burger.Listening translationSentence Translation1. Please hold my telephone calls and just take a message. I can call back later.I must have a little peace andquiet to concentrate on these figures.请别挂断我的电话，先留个言，我会回电。
2009年3月15日高级口译听力试卷
2009年3月15日高级口译听力试卷一、总述2009年3月15日的高级口译听力试卷是历年口译考试中备受关注的一次，从该试卷的设计和内容可以深入了解口译考试的要求和趋势，对口译工作者的备考和实践都具有重要的参考价值。
二、试卷设计1. 语种设置2009年3月15日的高级口译听力试卷涵盖了多种语种，包括英语、法语、德语等。
这种多语种设置有利于考察考生的跨语种口译能力和应变能力，对于培养口译员跨语种交际的能力具有重要意义。
2. 内容涵盖该试卷的内容涵盖了政治、经济、文化等多个领域，从多个角度考察考生对不同领域知识的理解和掌握程度。
这种内容涵盖的设计有利于考察考生的综合运用能力和专业素养，使口译考试更加贴近实际工作需要。
3. 题型设置2019年3月15日的高级口译听力试卷采用了多种题型，包括听力材料听写、概括要点、逻辑推理等。
这种多样化的题型设置有利于考察考生的听力技能、思维能力和语言表达能力，更好地检验口译员的整体素质。
三、个人观点与理解该试卷的设计充分考虑了口译员应具备的综合素质和能力，对考生的要求更加全面。
试卷的内容涵盖了多个领域，体现了口译工作的多元化和专业化。
我认为这种试卷设计有利于培养口译员全面发展和应对多样化工作挑战的能力。
四、总结与回顾通过对2009年3月15日高级口译听力试卷的深入探讨，我们对口译考试的设计和趋势有了更清晰的认识，在备考和实践中也有了更多的借鉴和启示。
希望未来口译考试能够进一步贴近实际工作需求，更好地培养和检验口译员的综合素质和专业能力。
五、结束语2009年3月15日高级口译听力试卷是口译考试中的重要一次，通过对该试卷的分析和探讨，我们可以更好地了解口译考试的要求和趋势，为口译工作者的备考和实践提供更有力的支持。
希望口译考试能够不断完善，更好地促进口译工作的发展和进步。
关于2009年3月15日高级口译听力试卷的分析和探讨，我们可以进一步探讨口译考试的发展趋势和对口译员的要求。
历年英语翻译中级口译考试试题及答案(完整版)
历年英语翻译中级口译考试试题及答案(完整版)Spot DictationIn America there are no nobles or men of letters, and the common folk mistrust the wealthy; Consequently lawyers formthe highest political class and the most cultivated circle of society. They have therefore nothing to gain by innovation, which adds a conservative interest to their natural taste for public order. If I were asked where I place the American aristocracy, I should reply without hesitation that it is not composed of the rich, who are united together by no commontie, but that it occupies the judicial bench and the bar.When I started researching this topic, I found an interesting website “Legal Reform Now”. As the name suggests, this website is devoted to legal reform and it is definitely concerned about the dominance of lawyers in American government. There I read an article by a political science professor from the university of Wisconsin. One observation the UW article confirms is that the legal profession is the dominant profession of the people re-electto public office. For example, about half our representatives and two-thirds of our senators are lawyers. No otherprofession comes close to having the same the number ofpeople in political office. Effectively, lawyers form our nation’s most powerful organized political constituency in America. Lawyers make our laws and lawyers interpret our laws. When judges are appointed, the American bar association isthe only professional organization that is consulted to rate the fitness of potential judicial appointees. Our nation has been in existence for over 200 years and lawyers have beenthis nation’s aristocracy since its formation. Our system works, but do we really want to have a single profession in charge of our nation? Specifically, do we want to have the legal profession in charge? Next t ime you vote, that’s something to think about.评析：这篇文章是关于律师在美国的地位。
中级口译全真题09.3单行本
中级口译全真题09.3单行本中级口译2009年3月真题SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (45 minutes)Part A: Spot DictationDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage withblanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hearthe passage ONLY ONCE.Y ou might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totallytrue. These ________ (1), or patties, actually came from Germany in the middle of thenineteenth century. They were brought to the United States by ________ (2) who came from thecity of Hamburg. That is why ________ (3) was “hamburger steak”.However, people in other places ________ (4) that they invented the hamburger. Perhapswe?ll never have a ________ (5). But there?s no question that the hamburger was a ________ (6).Why? Perhaps because at that time, industry was growing and a kind of ________ (7) food wasneeded for workers.The hamburger became even more popular ________ (8) when the first chain of fast foodrestaurants was started. This chain was called “White Castle.”It served tiny hamburgers that were s old for only ________ (9). Then, in the 1930s there came the ________ (10) where customers were served in their cars by waiters in uniform. And the hamburger was one of the most ________ (11).By now, the hamburger was ready to ________ (12) the world. And this happened withMcDonald?s, which was actually a ________ (13) at first. But by the early 1950s the hot dogwas replaced by the hamburger. McDonald?s and other fast food restaurants ________ (14)around the world throughout the rest of the twentieth century. McDonald?s alone has ________(15) for every person in the world.The importance of the hamburger to ________ (16) remains significant. About ________(17) of all sandwiches that are eaten are hamburgers. According to some sources, ________ (18) of current workers in the United States had their first job at McDonald?s. But the face of the hamburger is changing ________ (19). Nowadays it is possible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, ________ (20), or a veggie burger.Part B: Listening Comprehension1. StatementsDirections: 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 chosenin the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1. (A) We were met by the head of the company at the airport.(B) We knew Mrs. Jones was the president of the company.(C) Mrs. Jones used to be the secretary of the company.(D) Mrs. Jones came to see us off at the aiport.2. (A) The board of directors asked about the changes.(B) The board of directors decided to invest more on the project.(C) The borad of directors approved the revisions.(D) The board of directors could not understand her explanation.3. (A) Many university students prefer soft drinks to fresh fruits.(B) Most of them are first-or-second year college students.(C) A number of college students refuse to disclose their identities.(D) Not many students are interested in our research projects.4. (A) We decided to sell the car when the oil prices rose.(B) We should not delay solving the problem of oil prices.(C) We were at a loss as to whether to buy that expensive car or not.(D) We didn?t buy a car because of the floating oil prices.5. (A) Most of them are from low-income families.(B) Most of them are in favor of a tax cut.(C) I know the Congress will veto the tax reform.(D) I propose the tax reform be debated in the Congress.6. (A) Effective self-management skills are key to academic and career success.(B) If you spend a lot of time on your school work, you will become a good manager later.(C) School work can be time-consuming and is likely to make you feel exhausted after class.(D) Good management calls for more time and energy on the part of the academic staff.7. (A) Mr Paul White has just been fired.(B) Mr Paul White has forgotten the woman?s name.(C) Mr Paul White is looking for a job.(D) Mr Paul White has the woman promoted.8. (A) I shall give you a discount.(B) The crisis is affecting the whole world.(C) I shall come in my Sunday best.(D) The price is still too high.9. (A) He finished the negotiation in three days.(B) He was on a business trip ten days ago.(C) His toughness cost him three more days.(D) His business trip lasted thirteen days.10. (A) We are sure that our children will become positive members of the changing society.(B) Children with self-esteem can make positive adjustment and achieve career success.(C) Personal goals can be reached with the help of parents who are competent members ofthe society.(D) Parents with confidence will adapt themselves to the changes and accomplish personalgoals.2. Talks and ConversationsDirections: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 orconversation and 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 11-1411. (A) The products were all made from fresh vegetables and fruits.(B) The homemade products were actually made in the factory.(C) The factory was equipped with the most sophisticated machinery.(D) There were homemade fresh vegetables and fruits in the factory.12. (A) Y ou are special.(B) Y ou are natural.(C) Y ou are stupid.(D) Y ou are dumb.13. (A) T o better explain how to use that product.(B) To help reduce the promotion cost of the product.(C) To induce more famous people to use that product.(D) To get TV viewers to remember that product.14. (A) Be easily affected by other products.(B) Be aware of the same kind of product.(C) Stick to that particular product.(D) Strike a bargain for other products.Questions 15-1815. (A) A flight over time zones.(B) A loss of one?s characters.(C) A symptom of leg problems.(D) A condition of sleep disorders.16. (A) Six hours.(B) Seven hours.(C) Eight hours.(D) Nine hours.17. (A) A void junk food, salty foods, caffeine and alcohol.(B) Drink as little water as possible between meals.(C) Take drinks with less sugar, carbonation or caffeine.(D) Always have other fluid on the plane.18. (A) Sleep as soon as possible.(B) Nap even during daytime.(C) Get a good night?s sleep.(D) Relax yourself in a café.Questions 19-2219. (A) He is overweight. (B) He is seriously ill.(C) He is down with cold. (D) He is hale and hearty.20. (A) Two. (B) Ten.(C) Twenty. (D) Thirty.21. (A) It is the best. (B) It is nutritious.(C) It is not enough. (D) It is not healthy.22. (A) The man is a heavy smoker.(B) The man is rather short.(C) The man drives a car.(D) The man works with a computer.Questions 23-2623. (A) Chairman of the African Club.(B) Chairman of the International Club.(C) Chairman of the Irish Club.(D) Chairman of the Folk Music Club.24. (A) Once a week (B) Once a month.(C) Once a semester. (D) Once a year.25. (A) The minutes of the last meeting.(B) The treasurer?s report.(C) The Scottish and Irish Folk Dances.(D) The International Display Week.26. (A) to help the students from the same countries overcome their homesickness and otherproblems.(B) to set up booths decorated with pictures and things of interest in the respective countries.(C) to recruit anyone who can sew to help make costumes so that every club member canwear their national costume.(D) to teach the American students Scottish and Irish folk dances during the special event ofthe display.Questions 27-3027. (A) In Bath.(B) In London.(C) In Y ork.(D) In the suburbs.28. (A) Students live in halls of residence around the university buildings.(B) Students are encouraged to conduct their independent research projects.(C) Students first live in halls of residence and then are allowed to move out.(D) Students can share the common rooms with faculty members.29. (A) She couldn?t find a room in the residential hall.(B) She could save money to pay for her studies.(C) She could mix well with the local people.(D) She could live in a comfortable house.30. (A) Give her some advice on how to strike a bargain.(B) Introduce her to the local people.(C) Help her with the volunteer work.(D) Show her around the ancient cathedral city.Part C: Listening and TranslationI. Sentence TranslationDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)II. Passage TranslationDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear theAfter you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.You may take notes while you are listening.(1)(2)SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (45 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by severalONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answerall the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1-5I came across an old country guide the other day. It listed all the tradesmen in each village in my part of the country, and it was impressive to see the great variety of services which were available on one?s own doorstep in the late Victorian countryside.Nowadays a superficial traveler in rural England might conclude that the only village tradesmen still flourishing were either selling frozen food to the inhabitants or selling antiques to visitors. Nevertheless, this would really be a false impression. Admittedly there has been a contraction of village commerce, but its vigor is still remarkable.Our local grocer?s shop, for example, is actually expanding in spite of the competition from supermarkets in the nearest town. Women sensibly prefer to go there and exchange the local news while doing their shopping, instead of queuing up anonymously at a supermarket. And the proprietor knows well that personal service has substantial cash value.His prices may be a bit higher than those in the town, but he will deliver anything at any time. His assistants think nothing of bicycling down the village street in their lunch hour to take a piece of cheese to an old age pensioner who sent her order by word of mouth with a friend who happened to be passing. The more affluent customers telephone their shopping lists and the goods are on their doorsteps within an hour. They have only to hint at a fancy for some commodity outside the usual stock and the grocer, a red-faced figure, instantly obtains it for them.The village gains from this sort of enterprise, of course. But I also find it satisfactory because a village shop offers one of the few ways in which a modest individualist can still get along in the world without attaching himself to the big battalions of industry or commerce.Most of the village shopkeepers I know, at any rate, are decidedly individualist in their ways. For example, our shoemaker is a formidable figure: a thick-set, irritable man whom children treat with marked respect, knowing that an ill-judged word can provoke an angry eruption at any time. He stares with contempt at the pairs of cheap, mass-produced shoes taken to him for repair: has it come to this, he seems to be saying, that he, a craftsman, should have to waste his skills upon such trash? But we all know he will in fact do excellent work upon them. And he makes beautiful shoes for those who can afford such luxury.1. The services available in villages nowadays are normally ________.(A) fewer but still very active(B) less successful than earlier but managing to survive(C) active in providing food for the village and tourists(D) surprisingly energetic considering the little demand for them2. The local grocer?s shop is expanding even though ________.(A) town shops are more attractive(B) town shops are larger and less expensive(C) people like to shop where they are less well-known(D) people get extra service in townshops3. How do the village grocer?s assistants feel about delivering goods?(A) They tend to forget it.(B) They will not consider it.(C) They take it for granted.(D) It does not seem worth their while.4. Another aspect of personal service available in the village shop is that ________.(A) there is a wide range of goods available(B) goods not in stock can be obtained whenever they are needed(C) special attention is given to the needs of wealthier customers(D) goods are always restocked before they run out5. In what way is the village shoemaker a “formidable figure”?(A) He seems to pay little attention to public opinion.(B) He refuses to mend cheap, mass-produced shoes.(C) He has a very rough temper.(D) He has very high standards of workmanship.Questions 6-10Drivers on the Basingstoke by-pass used to have their attention diverted by a sign that read—A MOMENT?S INA TTENTION CAUSES ACCIDENTS. This self-defeating warning has now been removed, but its message is still very much to the point.Almost anything can cause an accident. Apart from momentary inattention, it might be a minor miscalculation, a sudden fit of coughing, a bop on the head with a teddy-bear from a child in the back seat, an argument with the wife, fog, falling asleep at the wheel, bad eyesight, a glaring sun, ice, rain, wind, or snow—all these can make the difference between a tragic hit and a lucky miss.Although human error plays its part, it is by no means theonly cause of accidents. There must be some cause other than simple human error. Road construction plays its part: researchers have found that it is not at the obvious danger spots—sharp corners, cross-roads, narrow lanes—that accidents happen. It is on those roads where there are subtle visual traps, unexpected changes in the shape or surface of the road, or even insufficient or badly-placed signs. Wherever there is a …black spot?, it means that something is seriously wrong with the road. Why else did the careless driving of so many come out at that particular spot?What the law requires when you have an accidentThere are, firstly, the legal formalities of exchanging names and addresses with others involved in an accident and, in certain cases, informing the police. However, you are required by law to stop after an accident only if:1 Somebody other than yourself in or outside your car has been injured.2 A vehicle not your own has been damaged.3 Any horse, cow, donkey, sheep, or dog has been injured.It has been said that if a driver continues unaware of causing injury he must be acquitted. But the courts are wary of that excuse. Furthermore, the driver himself must wait at the scene; it is not enough for him to leave his chauffeur or a friend to attend to the boring formalities while he goes off on more important business.If you have been involved in an accident and have stopped, you must give your name, address, and registration number to anyone who has a good reason for requesting it; this means anyone affected by the accident. If these formalities are complied with it is not necessary to wait for the arrival of the police. It is, however, often wise to do so. The police are expert atdrawing plans, taking measurements and photographs and gathering other evidence. In your absence the police could be given a biased story against you; and you yourself might want to point out certain features of the accident to the police.6. …A MOMENT?S INA TTENTION CAUSES ACCIDENTS?(para.1) is a self-defeatingwarning because ________.(A) it will make a driver wait at the scene(B) it will distract the driver?s attention(C) it is too difficult to understand(D) it is too long to be read by drivers7. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?(A) After an accident you have to give your name to anyone who asks for it.(B) Drivers on the Basingstoke by-pass used to ignore the sign.(C) Road construction problems can be a major cause of accidents.(D) A…black spot? is a part of the road where there are no signs.8. …Subtle visual traps? (para.3) are ________.(A) places where the police hide in order to trap motorists(B) parts of the road which are deceptive to the driver?s eye(C) danger spots such as sharp corners and cross-roads(D) places where there are many road-signs9. As required by the law, you must stop after an accident, if ________.(A) you have been injured by somebody(B) your car has been damaged(C) you have injured somebody else(D) you have witnessed the accident10. After an accident it is recommended that you wait for the police because ________.(A) it is against the law to drive off(B) they have to examine your licence and insurance certificate(C) they have to note the position of your car(D) somebody may give them a false account of the accidentQuestions 11-15Just as world oil scarcity is already causing international conflicts, so will the scarcity of water reach a point where wars will break out. The statistics on water are already scary. Already well over 1 billion people suffer from water shortages and 30 countries get more than a third of their water from outside their borders—an obvious source of disputes and instability, especially as the climate changes. The whole of the sub-Saharan Africa, most of South Asia and western South America are most at risk. The reason: the rapid melting of glaciers due to global warming.At the meeting of the coalition of 27 lnternational charities last month, Gareth Thomas, minister of International Development of the British government, wrote to prime minister Gordon Brown demanding action to ensure fresh water to 1.1 billion people with poor supplies. "If we do not act now, the reality is that water supplies may become the subject of international conflict in the years ahead. We need to invest now to prevent us having to pay that price in the future", Thomas said. The department warned that two-thirds of the world's population will live in water-stressed countries by 2025.The coalition of charities has appealed for a global effort tobring running water to the developing world and supply sanitation to a further 2.6 billion people. It said that international investment is needed now to prevent competition for water to destabilize communities and escalate into conflicts.Tackling the water and sanitation crisis is essential if the Millennium Development Goal Call to Action is to be a success. Otherwise, progress on health, education, and environment sustainability will be undermined. Each year 443 million school days are lost globally to diarrhea and 1.8 million children die from these diseases. In fact, it is often not realized that investing in sanitation and water brings the greatest public health gains, more than any other single development intervention and delivers enormous economic gains. Already, some Asian countries have put tackling these issues at the forefront of their development efforts. The Millennium Development Goals aim to halve the proportion of people without access to safe drinking water by 2015. To achieve that urgent action needs to be taken.There is no doubt that climate change is potentially the most important factor affecting water shortage. This, compounded with a growing and increasingly urbanized global population will put pressure on food and water. For a temperature rise of 2 C, which is likely to happen by 2050, there would be a catastrophic 2 to 3 billion people suffering from water stress.11. What does the author think is primarily responsible for water shortages in the world?(A) Climate change.(B) Border dispute.(C) World competition.(D) Political instability.12. According to Gareth Thomas, ________ is the price we haveto pay for water shortage if wedo not take immediate action(A) sanitation crisis(B) international conflict(C) global warming(D) over-urbanization13. What can the coalition of charities do to prevent competition for water?(A) Appealing for international investment.(B) Bringing running water to the developing world.(C) Supplying sanitation to billions of water-stressed people.(D) Enhancing world environment sustainability.14. The Millennium Development Goals aim to ________ in the near future(A) tackle the water and sanitation crisis(B) yield economic gains as well as public health gains(C) make progress on health, education and environment sustainability(D) provide more people with clean drinking water15. According to the passage, what will add to water shortage?(A) Oil scarcity.(B) A drop in temperature.(C) A growing population.(D) Reduced food supply.Questions 16-20Parenting was never a piece of cake in any age, but probably the greatest source of headache for parents today in Japan is the ubiquitous cellphone. Today, 96 percent of senior high school students and 58 percent of junior high school students havecellphones. Even among primary school children, 31 percent have them.By enabling youngsters to stay connected with their parents at all times, these gadgets help to keep children safe. For the kids, they are fun toys, too, that let them text to or chat with their pals whenever they want, play Internet games, and enjoy blogging for their own profile and diary purposes.But terrible dangers lurk beneath all that fun and convenience.Every year, about 1,000 children become involved in rape and other crimes through dating service sites. V iolent and obscene images are only a couple of clicks away. On gakko ura saito, or so-called unofficial school websites where kids can post whatever they want, anyone can fall victim to brutal "'verbal mob lynching" by their peers.Amid today's urgent need to address these problems, the government's Meeting on Education Rebuilding has issued a report, in response to the Prime Minister's recent comments—"I cannot think of one good reason for (letting youngsters) have a cellphone" and "I would like everyone to discuss whether cellphones are really necessary:"—the report recommended that "'parents, guardians, schools and all parties concerned should cooperate among themselves, so that elementary school pupils and junior high school students do not have a cellphone unless there is a compelling reason for them to do so."But since many parents believe in the necessity of cellphones as a safety tool, it is unrealistic to expect everyone to do away with them. Rather, it would make more sense for guardians, schools and cellphone companies to consider, from their respective standpoints, how cellphones should be used bychildren.We suggest that parents sit down with their offspring and talk about their "house rules" for cellphone use. For instance, set the hours allowed, so the kids won't be texting to their friends late into the night, remind them never to give away personal information online, and so on.But there are limits to what individual families can do, and this is where we also suggest that schools should educate their pupils on the dangers of cellphone use. One way to go about this, for instance, may be for each class to set its own rules on sending e-mail messages.16. The word "ubiquitous" (para. 1) is closest in meaning to ________.(A) updated (B) sophisticated(C) prevalent (D) obsolete17. Many parents let their kids have cellphones because they ________.(A) want their kids to keep up with the IT world(B) can't think of anything better for their kids to have fun(C) don't want their kids to miss what other kids have(D) believe cellphones enable them to stay connected18. Which of the following is NOT the potential risk kids may face when using cellphones?(A) Involvement in rape-related crime.(B) Exposure to violent and obscene images.(C) Falling victim to brutal curses.(D) Being tracked down by unofficial school websites.19. The report issued by the government's Meeting on Education Rebuilding ________.(A) recommended minimizing the use of cellphones amongkids(B) suggested setting "house rules" for cellphone use(C) urged parents to remind their children about cellphone use(D) pressed schools to educate their pupils on the dangers of cellphone use20. What is the main idea of the passage?(A) Parents neglect to protect their kids from cellphones.(B) Parenting with cellphones is a source of headache.(C) Cellphones should be banned from campus.(D) Kids need lessons on the uses of cellphones.Questions 21-25Extract 1A stylish dining room with cream walls and curtains and black carpet as perfect foil to an eclectic array of furniture. Many of the pieces are classics of their particular era, and demonstrate how old and new designs can be happily mixed together. The prototype chair in theforeground has yet to prove its staying power and was thought up by the flat's occupant, He is pictured in his living room which has the same decorative theme and is linked to the dining room by a high Medieval-styled archway where there was once a redundant and uninspiring fireplace. Extract 2 Old bathrooms often contain a great deal of ugly pipework in need of disguising. This can either be done by boxing in the exposed pipes, or by fitting wood paneling over them.As wood paneling can be secured over almost anything--including old ceramic tiles and chipped walls--it is an effective way of disguising pipework as well as being an attractive form of decoration. The paneling can be vertical, horizontal or diagonal.An alternative way to approach the problem of exposed pipes is to actually make them a feature of the room by picking the pipework out in bright strong colours.Extract 3Cooking takes second place in this charming room which, with its deep armchairs, is more of a sitting room than a kitchen, and the new Rayburn stove as a good choice, as it blends in well with the old brick and beamed fireplace. There are no fitted units or built-in appliances, so all food preparation is done at the big farmhouse table in the foreground, and the china, pots and pans have been deliberately left on show to make an attractive display. What about the kitchen sink? lt's hidden away behind an archway which leads into a small scullery. Here there's a second cooker and--in the best farmhouse tradition--a huge, walk-in larder for all food storage.21. Why is the colour of the carpet described in Extract 1 a particular advantage?(A) It livens up the colour in an otherwise dull room.(B) It provides a contrast to the furniture.(C) It blends in with the tones of the furniture.(D) It gives the room a classical style.22. What is the purpose of the archway described in Extract 1?(A) To hide an unattractive fireplace.(B) To give the room an exotic eastern style.(C) To join the dining room with the sitting room.(D) To make room for the unusual seating arrangements.23. Extract 2 is probably taken from ________.(A) an architect's blueprint(B) a plumber's manual。
中级笔译2009下半年试题+答案
全国商务英语翻译统一考试中级笔译试题注意事项1. 请首先按要求在试题卷和答题卷的标封处填写姓名、准考证号等；2. 请仔细阅读题目要求进行答题，答案写在答题卷上；3. 请保持卷面整洁，不要在标封区填写无关内容；4. 答题时间为150分钟。
Part I Translate the following sentences into English or into Chinese.1.日本是一个讲关系的社会，不是一个照章办事的社会。
你无法用一次电视讲话或几条笼统的提议来改变这样一种体制，无论电视讲话和提议的用意好到什么程度。
译文：Japan is a relationship society rather than a transactional society. Y ou cannot alter that kind of a system with a television speech or a batch of general proposals, no matter how well-intentioned they are.2. 如今我们有了许多不同的选择：除传统家常菜外，还有营养保健配餐和方便可口的快餐食品。
由于午休时间短，人们不愿在吃上花时间，因而各种快捷、便宜的快餐成了人们，特别是年轻人的首选。
译文：Nowadays we have many alternatives to choose from: nutrition-balanced health food, convenient and delicious fast food in addition to traditionally home-cooked meal. Because of the short noon break, people tend to spend less time on lunch. Thus cheaper fast food has become a favorite with Chinese people, especially youngsters.3.昨天汇款已由交通银行汇往贵方在花旗银行纽约支行的帐户上，汇款号为81819。
历年英语翻译中级口译考试试题及答案（完整版）
Spot Dictation In America there are no nobles or men of letters, and the common folk mistrust the wealthy; Consequently lawyers form the highest political class and the most cultivated circle of society. They have therefore nothing to gain by innovation, which adds a conservative interest to their natural taste for public order. If I were asked where I place the American aristocracy, I should reply without hesitation that it is not composed of the rich, who are united together by no common tie, but that it occupies the judicial bench and the bar. When I started researching this topic, I found an interesting website “Legal Reform Now”. As the name suggests, this website is devoted to legal reform and it is definitely concerned about the dominance of lawyers in American government. There I read an article by a political science professor from the university of Wisconsin. One observation the UW article confirms is that the legal profession is the dominant profession of the people re-elect to public office. For example, about half our representatives and two-thirds of our senators are lawyers. No other profession comes close to having the same the number of people in political office. Effectively, lawyers form our nation’s most powerful organized political constituency in America. Lawyers make our laws and lawyers interpret our laws. When judges are appointed, the American bar association is the only professional organization that is consulted to rate the fitness of potential judicial appointees. Our nation has been in existence for over 200 years and lawyers have been this nation’s aristocracy since its formation. Our system works, but do we really want to have a single profession in charge of our nation? Specifically, do we want to have the legal profession in charge? Next time you vote, that’s something to think about. 评析：这篇⽂章是关于律师在美国的地位。
3月翻译资格中级英语口译实务试卷及答案
3月翻译资格中级英语口译实务试卷及答案英译中Imagine you have two candidates for a job. There CVs are equally good , and they both handsome. Are you swayed by their appearance?If you were swayed by someone's looks, would that be wrong? In the past, people often equated beauty with virtue and ugliness with vice.Even now, the expression "as ugly as sin" has not quite passed from the language. There is, of course, the equally famous expression "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", to counter it. Most beholders agree what is beautiful——and modern biology suggests there is a good rule of thumb for assessing someone of either sex. Not an infallible one. And certainly no substitute for an in-depth investigation. But, nevertheless, an instinctive one, and one that is bound to contribute to the advantage of the physically well endowed.中译英我国首次月球探测工程的成功，实现了中华民族的千年奔月梦想，并开始了中国人走向深空探索宇宙奥秘的时代，标志着我国已经进入世界具有探测能力的国家行列。
中级口译翻译真题汇编答案
Genius is nothing but labor and diligence 中级口译翻译03~10真题汇编03年3月英译中If there’s a threat of dangerous deflation—a general fall in prices a general fall in prices——the causes lie as much in Europe and Japan as in the United States. The inevitable collapse of America’s speculative boom need not have been especially damaging i need not have been especially damaging if the world’s other advanced economies were healthy. f the world’s other advanced economies were healthy. Their expanding appetite for imports would have bolstered the United States and so-called emerging market countries, from Brazil to South Korea. The trouble is that other advanced economies aren’t health economies aren’t healthy. y.Deflation could emerge from simultaneous slumps in the world’s three major economies. Prices drop because there’s too little global demand chasing too much global supply—everything from steel to shoes. Japan’s ills are well known its banks are awas h in bad loans. Less understood (at least in the United States) is the fact the Europe’s troubles stem significantly from Germany. Germany is Europe’s “sick man”, just as Japan is Asia’s. Only 15 years ago, these countries seemed poised to assume leadership of the world economy. Now they are dragging it down.中译英 中国改革开放以来，国民经济年均增长速度达到9.7%。
2009年3月高口真题解析
0903高口听力各部分全文本及解析（上半场）：Spot-Dictation文本When Americans think about hunger,we usually think in terms of mass-starvation in far-away countries,but hunger too often lurks in our backyards.In2006,35.1million people,including 12.4million children in the United States did not have access to enough food for an active healthy life.Some of these individuals relied on emergency food sources and some experienced hunger. Although most people think of hungry people and homeless people as the same,the problem of hunger reaches far beyond homelessness.While the number of people being hungry or at the risk of hunger may be surprising,it is the faces of those hungry individuals that would probably most shock you.The face of hunger is the older couple who has worked hard for their entire lives,only to find their savings wiped out by unavoidable medical bills,or a single mother who has to choose whether the salary from her minimum wage job will go to buy food or pay rent,or a child who struggles to concentrate on his schoolwork because his family couldn’t afford dinner the night before.At December2006survey estimated that48percent of those requesting emergency food assistance,were either children or their parents.Children are twice as likely to live in households where someone experiences hunger and food insecurity than adults.One in ten adults compared to one in five children live in households where someone suffers from hunger and some food insecurity.Child poverty is more wide spread in the United States than in any other industrialized country.At the same time,the US government spends less than any industrialized country to pull its children out of poverty.We have long known that the minds and bodies of small children need adequate food to develop properly.But science is just beginning to understand the full extent of this relationship.As late as the1980s,conventional wisdom held that only the most severe forms of malnutrition actually alter brain development.The latest empirical evidence however shows that even relatively mild under-nutrition produces cognitive imperiments in children which can last a life time.解析此段高口的Spot Dictation整体难度较低，主题较为浅显易懂。
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2009年3月翻译资格中级英语口译实务真题及答案
英译中
In a normal recession, the to-do list is clear. Copies of Keynes are dusted off, the Fed lowers interest rates, the president and Congress cut taxes and hike spending. In time, purchasing, production and loans perk up, and Keynes is placed back on the shelf. No larger alterations to the economy are made, because our economy, but for the occasional bump in the road, is fundamentally sound. This has been the drill in every recession since World War II.
Republicans and Democrats argue over whose taxes should be cut the most and which projects should be funded, but, under public pressure to do something, they usually find some mutually acceptable midpoint and enact a stimulus package. Even in today's hyperpartisan Washington, the odds still favor such a deal.
This time, though, don't expect that to be the end of the story -- because the coming recession will not be normal, and our economy is not fundamentally sound. This time around, the nation will have to craft new versions of some of the reforms that Franklin Roosevelt created to steer the nation out of the Great Depression.
中译英
钟表上的秒针一下一下地移动，每移动一下就是表示我们的寿命已经缩短了一部分。
再看看墙上挂着的可以一张张撕下的日历，每天撕下一张就是表示我们的寿命又短了一天。
因为时间即生命。
没有人不爱惜他的生命，但很少人珍视他的时间。
如果想有生之年做点什么事，学一点什么学问充实自己！帮助别人！使生命成为有意义，不虚此生，那么就不可浪费时间！这个道理人人都懂，可是很少人能积极不懈地善为利用它。
英译中
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若只是寻常的经济萧条，那应对方案一目了然：翻出久违的凯恩斯著作，联邦政府降低利率，总统及国会一面减税，一面增加财政支出。
假以时日，购买力激升，生产力急速飞涨，贷款数随之猛增。
凯恩斯的作品重获关注。
美国的经济并非一帆风顺，但总的来说还不错，并不需要对经济体制做出大刀阔斧的改革。
所以第二次世界大战之后，我们一直照此方案应对经济危机。
政府应为哪些阶层多减税，为哪些项目提供资助，这些是共和党和民主党长期争论的话题。
公众要求他们付诸于行动的舆论压力下，政府往往实施双方都可接受的折衷方案，达到推动经济进步的目的。
即使到了党派分歧严重的今时今日，政府仍希望找到此种方案。
然而这次的萧条非比平常，所以事情就不那么简单。
从本质上说，我们的经济确有弊端。
因此要动用一些富兰克林•罗斯福当年的改革措施，还需做到与时俱进。
才能力挽狂澜、扭转乾坤，最终拨得云开见日出。
中译英
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Every tick-tock of the timepiece is a reminder that a portion of our life is lost. Every wall calendar page torn off marks a day taken away from our lifespan. Time is life. While life is cherished by almost all, time is not. To make the most out of our precious life, we must seek knowledge, we must try to be helpful to others, we must constantly add meaning to life by not wasting time. This is not difficult of a concept to grasp, but it is, unfortunately, a concept rarely put to good practice.。