英语翻译中级口译模拟试题及答案解析(18)
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。
翻译考试中级口译模拟试题
翻译考试中级口译模拟试题翻译考试中级口译模拟试题Part IConsecutive Interpretation: English to ChineseIn this part you are going to hear a welcome speech by Mr. Vladimir Petrovsky, Director-General of the United Nations Office at> at the opening ceremony for the Second Meeting of the States Parties to the Mine Ban Convention. Please interpret the speech into Chinese.Let’s begin.(//表示停顿)[TONE]Mr. President,Ladies and Gentlemen,It is my great pleasure to welcome you all for the second meeting of the States Parties to the Mine Ban Convention. I would like to extend my greetings to you, Mr. President and to all the distinguished guests and delegates here today. [TONE] // [TONE]I would also like to recognize the presence of three generations of landmine survivors who have traveled here from many countries. They are a constant reminder of the urgency of achieving a total and universal ban on anti-personnel mines. [TONE] // [TONE]As a Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the Conference on Disarmament, I am very much encouraged by the many strides made towards the total eradication of anti-personnel mines which provide us with a good example fordisarmament efforts in all directions. The opening of the International Center for demining here in Geneva in 1996 and the entering into force of the Mine-Ban Convention in March 1999 are a few of the milestones which merit special mention. [TONE] // [TONE] The overwhelming commitment of the international community towards the goal of the complete eradication of the scourge of land-mines and the full implementation of the Convention is evident here today. [TONE] // [TONE]Governments and the public at large are increasingly recognizing the vital importance of success in this humanitarian undertaking and the costs of failure. [TONE] // [TONE] The urgency conveyed by the theme chosen for this second meeting: "Every minute counts" is all too apt as 27 people are killed by landmines every day and 41 are seriously injured. One out of two victims is a child. As the human being should remain at the center of everything we do, assistance to victims must be accorded the highest political importance. [TONE] // [TONE]We at the United Nations, are deeply engaged in this work and are gratified that to date, more than 100 States have signed the Ottawa Convention, reaffirming their unwavering commitment to the total eradication of anti-personnel mines. It is one of a core group of treaties for which the UN Secretary-General is making a sustained effort during the Millennium Summit to encourage further adherence. [TONE] // [TONE] Finally, I would like to congratulate the artists whose paintings and sculptures exhibited here dramatize the enormity of the challenge posed by landmines. I would like to thank those who have organized the many side events that will take place here and throughout the city of> in the coming days.My best wishes to all the participants for a successfulmeeting.Thank you for your attention. [TONE] // [TONE]。
2012.3.18中级口译真题+答案
2012.3.18中级口译真题+答案Spot Dictation 原文+评析Music affects us as profoundly as anything we experience. Very many people say that music is a big part of their everyday life. We can hear evidence of this in the blurring car radio and see the jogger with his personal stereo. That is the new portability of music. That brings it everywhere people live, play and work.There are different kinds of music , for all tastes –classical, pop, rock, rap, jazz, folk –each culture has its own style. Different parts of the body resonate to different sounds and pitches, and most significantly, certain kinds of music resound powerfully in the human spirit.We can listen to music anywhere and everywhere.Listening to music can change your mood –sometimes dramatically. Some times, if you’re feeling low, it’s tempting to play slow sad music, but this would make you feel worse. And lifting tune or cheerful song can instantly improve your energy levels and your emotional well being.Music in film and television shows us how music can affect mood. A romantic drama would have a very different film score to a thriller. The old ―silent‖ films originally had a pianist in the cinema playing along, trying to strike the right mood. At times, when watching a film or TV programme, you k now what’s about to happen because of the music being played –you can anticipate the terror, such as in ―Jaws‖. There’re many times when I’ve turn down the sound during a TV programme and use subtitles because the music unsettles means so much.Playing Mozart when studying is said to increase our IQ. A recent study has showed that children who learn a musical instrument are much quicker at developing spatial awareness and problem solving skills.Relaxation music has a slow rhythm. Sounds are often synthesised and there may be added natural sounds, such as whalesong, birdsong, waves or gentle rain to help produce a feeling of calm and relaxation.点评：这是一篇关于各种音乐与人之间的关系的文章。
中级口译口试模拟试题
中级口译口试模拟试题（1）口语题Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. Y ou should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. Y ou need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is…, “ “My registration number is…”.Topic: What are the important factors involved in looking for an ideal job?Questions for Reference:1.What qualifications or personality do you think are of vital importance for an individual in his or her job hunting?2.What is your primary concern in selecting a profession, your personal interest, income, specialization, or your working environment? Give reasons for your answer.3.Do you think a job interview is indispensable for a recruiting institution? Why or why not? How can we train ourselves to become successful interviewees?Part ADirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each sentence or paragraph, interpret it intoChinese. Start interpreting at the signal…and stop it at the signal…Y ou 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.Passage 1:Welcome to the Cairo International Conference Center. The Conference Center is a gift from the government of China. It is a symbol of friendship between the peoples of China and Egypt. //Up to now, the Cairo International Conference Center is the only comprehensive conference center in Egypt. It occupies an area of 300,000 square meters. Of there, 58,000 square meters have been given to conference facilities. //The Center is a mere 10-minute drive from the Cairo International Airport, a 5-minute walk from the Cairo Football Stadium and the Cairo International Exhibition Hall. //As you stroll in the conference center you will be able to appreciate the magnificent architecture and millions of dollars' worth of art. Y ou will also enjoy the beauty of the lovely man-made lake and the two Chinese pavilions.（参考答案）欢迎参观开罗国际会议中心。
中级口译真题+参考答案
9月中级口译真题+参考答案(1)Part A: Spot DictationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the 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.British people are far more sophisticated about beverages than they were 50 years ago. Witness the Starbucks revolution and you’ll know where ___________ （1）goes. However, spurred on by recent studies suggesting that it can cut the risk of ___________ （2）and retard the aging process, tea is enjoying a ___________ （3）.Although tea is available in more places than ever, it remains to be _____________ （4）of a typical British family.If you are invited to an English home, _____________ （5）in the morning you get a cup of tea. It is either brought in by a heartily _____________ （6）or an almost malevolently silent maid. When you are _____________ （7）in your sweetest morning sleep you must not say: ‘Go away, you _____________ （8）.’ On the contrary, you have to declare with your best five o’clock smile: ‘Thank you very much. I _____________ （9）a cup of tea, especially in the morning.’ If they leave you alone with the liquid you may pour it _____________ （10）!Then you have ___________ （11）; then you have tea at 11 o’clock in the morning; _____________ （12）; then you have tea for tea; then after supper; and again at eleven o’clock _____________ （13）.You must not refuse any additional cups of tea under the _____________ （14）: if it is hot; if it is cold; if you are _____________ （15）; if you are nervous; if you arewatching TV; _____________ （16）; if you have just returned home; if you feel like it; if you do not feel like it; if you have had no tea ______________ （17）; if you have just had a cup.You definitely must not ______________ （18）. I sleep at five o’clock in the morning; I have coffee for breakfast; I drink innumerable _____________ （19）during the day; I have the _____________ （20）even at tea-time!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）The program on Channel Eight reminds me of TV commercials.（B）The product advertised in the TV commercial cannot help cure my illness.（C）I don’t watch TV that much, because of the omnipresent advertis ements.（D）I have to sit on the sofa, because I am too sick to stand in front of the television.2. （A）The plane arrived at 7:30.（B）The plane arrived at 8:00.（C）The plane arrived at 9:00.（D）The plane arrived at 10:00.3. （A）I’ll ask someone else to read and check this agreement for errors.（B）I’ll think more about the agreement before making a decision.（C）It’s obvious that I’ll discuss the agreement with my assistant first.（D）It’s out of question that I shou ld get into any agreement with you.4. （A）The better members decided to cancel the meeting.（B）Less than half of the committee was away on business trips.（C）It’d be better if no one had attended this morning’s committee meeting……（D）The meeting was cancelled because of low attendance.5. （A）Supermarkets in the inner city and the suburbs are usually owned by the same company.（B）Products in grocery stores are more expensive than those in supermarkets.（C）There is a price difference for the same product even in shops run by the same company.（D）People prefer to shop in supermarkets, which are mostly located in the suburbs, with free parking space.6. （A）Many Americans cannot afford higher education because of the soaring college tuition fees and expenses.（B）Sending their children to college is no longer a bigger challenge for millions of Americans.（C）The American government has set the goal that it will eventually stop funding higher education institutions.（D）Nowadays, American parents have to pay more to send their children to college.7. （A）For many university graduates, the jobs they take will not be related to their academic achievements.（B）Because of economic recession, the number of university students majoring in liberal arts is declining.（C）University students who are interested in liberal arts will have more job opportunities upon graduation.（D）With high unemployment rate, many university students will have to opt for transferring to other majors.8. （A）Good business negotiators will never repeat what other people have already restated.（B）Restating by good business negotiators is not an effective way to check the information.（C）Good business negotiators are sometimes curious about other people’s restatements.（D）Restating what others have said is a good strategy for confirming understanding.9. （A）We cannot reach an agreement, let alone a spoken promise.（B）We’d better draft and then sign a written agreement.（C）We generally keep our promises in business transactions.（D）We hope you understand why we are unable to keep our promises.10. （A）I don’t think you have more to say on that topic.（B）I think we’d better talk about that in detail sometime later.（C）I am truly appreciative if you can elaborate on that topic after lunch.（D）I am busy right now, so we might as well discuss it over lunch today.2. Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks andconversations 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 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）Two （B）Three （C）Four （D）Five12. （A）A profit-making private school.（B）A non-profit-making independent school.（C）A state school that is funded by non-governmental sources.（D）A secondary school that is open to the majority of British students.13. （A）Many children are no longer placed in schools according to their academic abilities.（B）Many children can afford to study in private schools, as they become part of the state system.（C）Children from wealthy families no longer choose to go and study in public schools.（D）Cleverer children will be sent to the best private schools in the country for a better development.14. （A）Clever and less bright children will mix well with each other.（B）School authorities will receive more funds from the government.（C）Most students will do well in their entrance examination for the higher education.（D）Every child will have an equal opportunity to go on to higher education.。
英语翻译中级口译模拟试题及答案解析(8)
However, in the last two years, tourism has taken 11 . Last year arrivals were down 23% from 1997 with 12 visitors coming here. The decline 13 reduced travel in the region because of the Asian economic crisis. Mr. Rouse says 14 to lift the tourist industry includes promoting entertainment activities in the territory 15 arts and culture events. But what has made tourism officials most excited are the efforts to 16 the Walt Disney Company to build a Disneyland theme park in Hong Kong. Such a project could attract 17 two million visitors a year and create tens of thousands of jobs. While negotiation continue, several Chinese language newspapers 18 that Wait Disney has chosen Shanghai instead of Hong Kong. Mr. Rouse, who has been leading the team 19 the Disneyland theme park here, says the territory is still very much 20 . Disney official say they will decide by the end of next month on where they will locate their second theme park in Asia.
英语翻译中级口译模拟测试与答案
英语翻译中级口译模拟测试SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTA: Spot DictationYou might enjoy a cup of coffee at your local coffee shop. But coffee is part of 1 . Research shows that as many as one-third of the people in the world drink coffee. Some people drink coffee for its 2 . Others like the awakening effect of caffeine, a 3 in coffee. But not everyone may know the story of coffee and how it is produced.One popular story about 4 coffee long ago is about Kaldi, a keeper of goats. Kaldi was taking care of his goats in the highlands of Ethiopia where coffee trees 5 . He noticed that his goats became very excited and active 6 small fruits from a tree. Kaldi reported this discovery to a group of 7 . When they made a drink out of the fruit, the religious workers realized they could 8 for long hours of prayer. This knowledge about coffee 9 all over the world.Coffee trees are 10 eastern Africa and areas of the Arabian Peninsula. Coffee was first grown and traded 11 . Most coffee came from what is now Yemen. Soon, coffee was 12 all over the Middle East. By the seventeenth century coffee had been 13 to Europe. European traders started bringing coffee plants to other parts of the world. The Dutch brought coffee to the 14 . And by the twentieth century, most of the world's production came from Central and South America. Today, Brazil is the 15 of coffee in the world.Most people know what a coffee bean looks like, but what about the plant? Coffee trees can grow up to 16 , but they are cut short for production. These trees have shiny dark green leaves that grow on 17 of each other on a stem. The plant produces a fruit that is called 18 . When the coffee cherries are ripe and ready to pick, they are 19 . Inside the fruits are the green coffee beans. After these beans are roasted 20 they are ready to be made into a drink. B: Listening ComprehensionStatements21、A. We still have 40 minutes left before departure. B. We still have 20 minutes left before departure.C. We still have 50 minutes left before departure.D. We still have 45 minutes left before-departure.22、A. Aunt Polly thought that Tom was the one who ate the pie.B. Aunt Polly believed that Tom didn't eat the pie.C. Aunt Polly ate the pie herself and Tom was innocent.D. Aunt Polly suspected that Tom's pie was eaten by someone.23、A. We have to use stronger drugs because this pill does not work.B. This pill alleviates the pain, so we don't need to use stronger drugs.C. We prefer this pill to stronger drugs to alleviate the pain.D. This pill is better than any other stronger drugs to alleviate the pain.24、A. Yuki can't speak English, so she need to go to America.B. Yuki speaks English better than most Japanese do.C. Yuki will improve her English in America.D. Yuki will learn English in America instead of Japan.25、A. We should build more schools to ensure our success.B. Education is the very cause we should continue devoting ourselves to.C. To remain competitive in the global economy, we must be ambitious.D. We must commit to our national agenda to remain competitive.26、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.27、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.28、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.29、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.30、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.Talks and Conversations31、A. He picked up some apples in his yard.B. He cut some branches off the apple tree.C. He quarreled with his neighbor over the fence.D. He cleaned up all the garbage in the woman's yard.32、A. Trim the apple trees in her yard. B. Pick up the apples that fell in her yard.C. Take the garbage to the curb for her.D. Remove the branches from her yard.33、A. File a lawsuit against the man. B. Ask the man for compensation.C. Have the man's apple tree cut down.D. Throw garbage into the man's yard.34、A. He was ready to make a concession. B. He was not intimidated.C. He was not prepared to go to court.D. He was a bit concerned.35、A. It is a necessary part of life. B. It is a time of pressure and stress.C. It is a carefree period of life.D. It is much shorter than it used to be.36、A. Family problems. B. Excellence in sports.C. Self-esteem.D. Acceptance by parents.37、A. Those that used to be meant for adults only.B. Those that divides childhood and adulthood.C. Those that are only related to information technology.D. Those that can help reduce the level of stress.38、A. Children's games. B. Living standard.C. Language lessons.D. Sports performance.39、A. Justify the claims they make. B. Appear in court.C. Get away with their products.D. Always be honest in the ads.40、A. Because she also uses the soap for better skin.B. Because she admires the movie star.C. Because she considers it a good example of certain ads.D. Because she thinks that it is a good idea to have a movie star endorsea product.41、A. Developing new advertisements for old products.B. Educating people about new products.C. Designing useful products for people in need.D. Making a profit in the marketplace.42、A. Price. B. Quality.C. Advertisement.D. Promotion.43、A. In 1800. B. In 1851.C. In 1939.D. In 1950.44、A. To attract people all over the world.B. To save millions of dollars in hotel accommodation.C. To offset the imbalance in foreign trade.D. To outweigh the benefits and potential revenues.45、A. To promote scientific exchanges.B. To define cross-cultural communications.C. To improve their national imagesD. To display their technological advancements.46、A. the presentation of new inventions.B. the promotion of cultural exchanges.C. the ambition of nation branding.D. the creation of a universal language.47、A. He was attending a wedding ceremony.B. He was on his way to Edinburgh.C. He was in the football stadium.D. He was in the cinema, with the woman.48、A. He has done the right thing.B. He has had some bad misses.C. He was overactive.D. He was smart and clever.49、A. Leeds United 2; York City 1.B. Leeds United 3; York City 2.C. Leeds United 1; York City 3.D. Leeds United 2; York City 3.50、A. Sometime later next Sunday.B. Next Sunday as usual in the man's home.C. Before the football stadium opens next Saturday.D. During the football match next Saturday.C: Listening TranslationSectence 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.Passage Translation56、Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our Success depends hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism--these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history. What is demanded then is a return to these truths.57、Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. Theysomehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.SECTION 2: STUDA SKILLSLike many people, I've always seen the Olympics as the "main" sporting event held every four years—the headline act—and the Paralyrnpics as something of an "add-on"—the supporting act. It you are not disabled yourself it is hard to understand some of the games and the athletes mobility problems.But being in the host city for these Paralympics changed my perspective.I came to realize these athletes were nothing short of superheroes. Deprived of physical abilities that able-bodied people take for granted, they made up for them and then some. They tested their senses and the boundaries of physical ability to extremes that the Bolts and Phelpses of this world would never have to.If some Olympic runners had to undergo a double-amputation, I wonder if they would strap two carbon fiber blades to their knees like Oscar Pistorius, also known as Blade Runner, of South Africa, and relearn everything that once came naturally.If some Olympic swimming heroes suddenly went blind, would they have the courage to still surge through the water like Donovan Tildesley, not knowing when they would reach the end of the pool? Would any of us have the guts to turn around a life-changing experience like a car crash or bad rugby scrum. And not only get our lives back on track but then strive to be the best at a sport?"What Paralympic sport would you do if you were disabled?" was a water-cooler question I posed today. It's not something you would normally think about. You don't watch TV as a kid aspiring to be a Paralympian. But it takes more than early mornings, training programs and special diets to get to the Paralympics. It takes a tragedy or loss that will have been grieved over, worked through and overcome.Skiing is terrifying enough if you have all your faculties. Standing at the top of a ski slope, it's a battle of wills for most people to launch themselves, but Canada's Donovan Tildesley, who has been blind from birth, revealed to a China Daily reporter that not only did he already ski, but he also wanted to take it up competitively.Superheroes indeed, each and every one. The Paralympics should be renamed the "Superlympics". It's nothing to do with the equality denoted by the Greek "para", it's about "super" ability, courage and strength that most of us, the top able-bodied athletes of the world included, will never have to muster.It's worth remembering that many Paralympians suffered horrific injuries while living life to the full. You don't get paralyzed sitting at home playing video games. And having lived life to the full they are not prepared to stop. That's the lesser talked about "Paralympic spirit".I only hope that if life dealt me or my loved ones similar blows we would tackle them in the same way as these outstanding men and women.58、 What does the author think of Paralympic athletes?A. They are more than heroes.B. They are unsung heroes.C. They are second only to superheroes.D. They are able-bodied superheroes.59、 By saying "... and then some" (para. 2), the author means that ______.A. Paralympic athletes made up for some physical abilitiesB. not all Paralympic athletes were able to make up for physical abilitiesC. there are some abilities that disabled athletes cannot make up forD. there are some other abilities besides what has been made up for60、 What does the author imply in Paragraphs 3 and 4?A. Some Olympic stars will turn into Paralympic competitors when disable&B. Olympic stars' career will come to a natural end when they are disabled.C. It takes more guts to be Paralympic athletes than Olympic athletes.D. It is anybody's guess whether Olympic stars will strive to be the bestat sports.61、 The word "faculties" (para. 6) is closest in meaning toA. facilitiesB. abilitiesC. handicapsD. adversities62、 According to the author, what should be learned from Paralympic athletes?A. Rising above their physical disabilities.B. Coming to terms with what they suffer.C. Playing video games to live life to the full.D. Working their way through sporting competitions.Recent years have brought minority-owned businesses in the United States unprecedented opportunities as well as new and significant risks. Civil rights activists have long argued that one of the principal reasons why Blacks, Hispanics, and other minority groups have difficulty establishing themselves in business is that they lack access to the sizable orders and subcontracts that are generated by large companies. Now Congress, in apparent agreement, has required by law that businesses awarded federal contracts of more than $ 500, 000 do their best to find minority subcontractors and record their efforts to do so on forms filed with the government. Indeed, (some federal and local agencies) have gone so far as to set specific percentage goals for apportioning part of public works contracts to minority enterprises.Corporate response appears to have been substantial. (According to figures collected in 1977, the total of corporate contracts with minority businesses rose from $ 77 million in 1972 to $1.1 billion in 1977. ) The projected total of corporate contracts with minority businesses for the early 1980s is estimated to be over $ 3 billion per year with no letup anticipated in the next decade.Promising as it is for minority businesses, this increased patronage poses dangers for them, too. First, minority firms risk expanding too fast and overextending themselves financially, since most are small concerns and, unlike large businesses, they often need to make substantial investments in new plants, staff, equipment, and the like in order to perform work subcontracted to them. If, thereafter, their subcontracts are for some reason reduced, such firms can face potentially crippling fixed expenses. The world of corporate purchasing can be frustrating for small entrepreneurs who get requests for elaborate formal estimates and bids. Both consume valuable time and resources, and a small company's efforts must soon result in orders, or both the morale and the financial health of the business will suffer.A second risk is that White-owned companies may seek to cash in on the increasing apportionments through formation of joint ventures with minority-owned concerns. Of course, in many instances there are legitimate reasons for joint ventures; clearly, White and minority enterprises can team up to acquire business that neither could acquire alone. But civil rights groups and minority business owners have complained to Congress about minorities being set up as "fronts" with White backing, rather than being accepted as full partners in legitimate joint ventures.Third, a minority enterprise that secures the business of one large corporate customer often run the danger of becoming and remaining dependent. Even in the best of circumstances, fierce competition from larger, more established companies makes it difficult for small concerns to broaden their customer bases: when such firms have nearly guaranteed orders from a single corporate benefactor, they may truly have to struggle against complacency arising from their current success.63、 The primary purpose of the passage is to ______.A. present a commonplace idea and its inaccuraciesB. describe a situation and its potential drawbacksC. propose a temporary solution to a problemD. analyze a frequent source of disagreement64、 The passage supplies information that would answer which of the following questions? ______A. Why federal agencies have set percentage goals for the use ofminority-owned businesses in public works contracts?B. To which government agencies must businesses awarded federal contracts report their efforts to find minority subcontractors?C. How widespread is the use of minority-owned concerns as "fronts" by White backers seeking to obtain subcontracts?D. What is one set of conditions under which a small business might find itself financially overextended?65、 According to the passage, civil rights activist maintain that one disadvantage under which minority-owned businesses have traditionally had to labor is that they have ______.A. not had sufficient opportunity to secure business created by large corporationsB. been especially vulnerable to government mismanagement of the economyC. been denied bank loans at rates comparable to those afforded larger competitorsD. not been able to advertise in those media that reach large numbers of potential customers66、 The author implies that a minority-owned concern that does the greater part of its business with one large corporate customer should ______.A. avoid competition with larger, more established concerns by not expandingB. concentrate on securing even more business from that corporationC. try to expand its customer base to avoid becoming dependent on the corporationD. use its influence with the corporation to promote subcontracting with other minority concerns67、 The author would most likely agree with which of the following statements about corporate response to working with minority subcontractors? ______ A. Annoyed by the proliferation of "front" organizations, corporations are likely to reduce their efforts to work with minority-owned subcontractors in the near future.B. Although corporations showed considerable interest in working with minority businesses in the 1970's, their aversion to government paperwork made them reluctant to pursue many government contracts.C. The significant response of corporations in the t970's is likely to be sustained and conceivably be increased throughout the 1980's.D. Although corporations are eager to cooperate with minority-owned businesses, a shortage of capital in the 1970's made substantial response impossible.It looks unlikely that medical science will abolish the process of ageing. But it no longer looks impossible."In the long run," as John Maynard Keynes observed, "we are all dead." True. But can the short run be elongated in a way that makes the long run longer? And if so, how, and at what cost? People have dreamt of immorality since ancient times. Now, with the growth of biological knowledge that has marked the past few decades, a few researchers believe it might be within reach.To think about the question, it is important to understand why organisms — people included —age in the first place. People are like machines, they wear out. That much is obvious. However, a machine can always be repaired.A good mechanic with a stock of spare parts can keep it going indefinitely. Eventually, no part of the original may remain, but it still carries on, like Lincoln's famous axe that had three new handles and two new blades.The question, of course, is whether the machine is worth repairing. It is here that people and nature disagree. Or, to put it slightly differently, two bits of nature disagree with each other. From the individual's point of view, survival is an imperative. A fear of death is a sensible evolved response and, since ageing is a sure way of dying, it is no surprise that people want to stop it in its tracks. Moreover, even the appearance of ageing can be harmful. It reduces the range of potential sexual partners who find you attractive and thus, again, curbs your reproduction.The paradox is that the individual's evolved desire not to age is opposed by another evolutionary force, the disposable soma. The soma is all of a body'scells apart from the sex cells. The soma's role is to get those sex cells, and thus the organism's genes, into the next generation. If the soma is a chicken, then it really is just an egg's way of making another egg. And if evolutionary logic requires the soma to age and die in order for this to happen, so be it. Which is a pity, for evolutionary logic does, indeed, seem to require that.The argument is this. All organisms are going to die of something eventually. That something may be an accident, a fight, a disease or an encounter with a hungry predator. There is thus a premium on reproducing early rather than conserving resources for a future that may never come. The reason why repairs are not perfect is that they are costly and resources invested in them might be used for reproduction instead. Often, therefore, the body's mechanics prefer lash-ups to complete rebuilds — or simply do not bother with the job at all. And if that is so, the place to start looking for longer life is in the repair shop.68、 The word "elongated"(Para. 2) is closest in meaning to ______ .A. perpetuatedB. promotedC. stretchedD. enhanced69、 Why does the author mention Lincoln's axe?A. To tell people that a simple tool can be repaired thoroughly.B. To make people realize that immortality is not possible.C. To illustrate the fact that the prospect of growing old is intolerable.D. To suggest an anti-ageing approach that will reproduce itself.70、 What do we know from the passage about people and nature?A. People and nature exist in harmony and hardly disagree.B. The evolutionary force in nature helps delay the ageing process.C. People seem now in a position to harness nature.D. Death is the reality in nature people should come to terms with.71、 For whom does the author probably write this passage?A. General readers.B. Health service workers.C. Medical scientists.D. Elderly people.72、 It is implied in the passage that ______ .A. people put a premium on youth and physical appearanceB. death is treated as a matter of courseC. evolutionary force makes immortality possibleD. reproduction is a useful alternative to longer lifeIn the information technology industry, it is widely acknowledged that how well IT departments of the future can fulfil their business goals will depend not on the regular updating of technology, which is essential for them to do, but on how well they can hold on to the people skilled at manipulating the newest technology. This is becoming more difficult. Best estimates of the current shortfall in IT staff in the UK are between 30,000 and 50,000, and growing.And there is no end to the problem in sight. A severe industry-wide lack of investment in training means the long-term skills base is both ageing and shrinking. Employers are chasing experienced staff in ever-decreasing circles, and according to a recent government report, 250,000 new IT jobs will be created over the next decade.Most employers are confining themselves to dealing with the immediate problems. There is little evidence, for example, that they are stepping up their intake of raw recruits for in-house training, or re-training existing staff from other functions. This is the course of action recommended by the Computer Software Services Association, but research shows its members are adopting the short-term measure of bringing in more and more consultants on a contract basis. However, this approach is becoming less and less acceptable as the general shortage of skills, coupled with high demand, sends contractor rates soaring. An experienced contract programmer, for example, can now earn at least double the current permanent salary.With IT professionals increasingly attracted to the financial rewards and flexibility of consultancy work, average staff turnover rates are estimatedto be around 15%. While many companies in the financial services sector are managing to contain their losses by offering skilled IT staff 'golden handcuffs'—deferred loyalty bonuses that tie them in until a certain date—other organisations, like local governments, are unable to match the competitive salaries and perks on offer in the private sector and contractor market, and are suffering turnover rates of up to 60% a year.Many industry experts advise employers to link bonuses to performance wherever possible. However, employers are realising that bonuses will only succeed if they are accompanied by other incentives such as attractive career prospects, training, and challenging work that meets the individual' s long-term ambition.This means managers need to allocate assignments more strategically and think about advancing their staff as well as their business. Some employers advocate giving key employees projects that would normally be handled by people with slightly more experience or capability. For many employers, however, the urgency of the problem demands a more immediate solution, such as recruiting skilled workers from overseas. But even this is not easy, with strict quotas on the number of work permits issued. In addition, opposition to the recruitment of IT people from other countries is growing, as many professionals believe it will lead to even less investment in training and thus a long-term weakening of the UK skills base.73、 According to the first paragraph, the success of IT departments will depend on ______.A. their success in retaining their skilled staffB. the extent to which they invest in new technologyC. their attempts to recruit staff with the necessary skillsD. the ability of employers to keep up with the latest developments74、 A problem referred to in the second paragraph is that ______.A. the government needs to create thousands of new IT postsB. the pool of skilled IT people will get even smaller in the futureC. company budgets for IT training have been decreasing steadilyD. older IT professionals have not had adequate training75、 What possible solution to the long-term problems in the IT industry is referred to in the third paragraph?A. Ensuring that permanent staff earn the same as contract staff.B. Expanding company training programmes for employees.C. Conducting more research into the causes of staff leaving.D. Offering top rates to attract the best specialist consultants.76、 In the financial services sector, the IT staffing problem has led to ______.A. cash or other benefits for skilled staff after a specified period of timeB. more employees seeking alternative employment in the public sectorC. the loss of customers to rival organisationsD. more flexible conditions of work for their staff77、 According to the final paragraph, the UK skill base will be weakened by ______.A. changes to managers' strategic thinkingB. insufficient responsibility being given to IT staffC. the employment of IT staff with too little experienceD. the hiring of IT personnel from abroadThe world seems to be going diet crazy, and yet our nation's obesity rate has shot up year after year. And, it's not only the over 20 population that has to worry about their weight anymore. Children from kindergarten to twelfth grade are also experiencing the problems of an overweight lifestyle.According to the website , 11% of adolescents are categorized as being over-weight, and another 16% are in danger of becoming overweight. This is a 60% jump from the 1980's.Some of the blame is being put on schools wanting to fit more academic classes into the children's schedule rather than waste time on physical education. This new take on education has left us with physical activity at an all-time national low, resulting in obesity and poor physical conditioning at an。
翻译资格考试中级口译考试模拟题(1)
翻译资格考试中级口译考试模拟题（1）We are all intimately familiar with at least one language, yet few of us ev er stop to consider what we know about it. The words of a language can be liste d in a dictionary, but not all the sentences.Speakers use a finite set of rules to produce and understand an infinite se t of sentences. These rules comprise the grammar of a language. It includes the sound system and the way in which sounds and meanings are related.This linguistic knowledge is, however, different from linguistic behavior. If you woke up one morning and decided to stop talking, you would still have th e knowledge of your language.Language is a tool of communication. But if language is defined merely as a system of communication, then language is not unique to humans. A basic proper ty of human language is its creative aspect.参考答案虽然我们人人至少通晓一门语言，但很少有人会静心思考一下对语言了解什么。
翻译考试中级笔译模拟试题及答案
翻译考试中级笔译模拟试题及答案【资料】中国的政府1月13日发布《中国对阿拉伯国家政策文件》，这是中国的政府制订的首份对阿拉伯国家政策文件。
文件阐述了发展中阿关系指导原则，规划中阿互利合作蓝图。
《文件》提出，中方愿本着互利共赢原则开展中阿务实合作，特别是在共建“一带一路”过程中，对接双方发展战略，发挥双方优势和潜能，推进国际产能合作，实现共同进步和发展，让合作成果更多惠及双方人民。
According to the paper, Arab countries as a whole have become China's biggest supplier of crude oil and the 7th biggest trading partner. China's proposed initiatives of jointly building the "Silk Road Economic Belt" and the "21st Century Maritime Silk Road", establishing a "1+2+3" cooperation pattern and industrial capacity cooperation, are well received by Arab countries.具体来说，《文件》中提到的`“1+2+3”合作格局是指，以能源合作为主轴，以基础设施建设和贸易投资便利化为两翼，以核能、航天卫星、新能源三大高新领域为突破口的合作模式。
中国愿同阿拉伯国家合作，共同推进开放互惠、互利共赢的新型合作机制。
中方将根据阿拉伯国家需求，继续通过双多边渠道提供力所能及的援助，帮助阿拉伯国家改善民生、提高自主发展能力。
中方愿继续向阿拉伯国家提供援外优惠贷款和出口信贷等资金，并提供出口信用和海外投资保险支持。
英语翻译中级口译模拟试题及答案解析(14)
英语翻译中级口译模拟试题及答案解析（14）(1~20/共20题)SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTA: 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.Play00:0002:18VolumeThe teaching sequence is intended to help learners __1__ in writing short answers. It consists of three stages: __2__ , the practice stage and the production stage. In the presentation stage, the language teacher first __3__ of short-answer writing and __4__ . The teacher also asks learners what they think makes a good "short answer": __5__ would they look for and why? Then the teacher presents a __6__ with a brief list of things that __7__ in a good short answer. During the opening stage of the presentation, the teacher can __8__ , on the hoard, points that learners make, and the teacher should __9__ to the prepared handout. Some teachers may prefer to use __10__ instead of the handout. During following __11__ , the language teacher should prepare a handout that contains three or four question items from a recent test or from" __12__ , several selected answers for each question item taken from students´ work, with a list of points to look for when marking, and __13__ , and information needed to answer each item. The marking scheme should be simple and it should __14__ points to look for. Learners in the class may be __15__ of four or five and they need to compare marks and try to __16__ . When an item has been finished by all groups, the __17__ are compared. The teacher may also tell groups how the answers are marked by the examiners. In the last __18__ , learners will need three or four short-answer question items for each written assignment. The language teacher may set four or five assignments of this kind during the course or for __19__ . The language teacher may find the job of marking such written assignments __20__ .第1题第2题第3题第4题第5题第6题第7题第8题第9题第10题第11题第12题第13题第14题第15题第16题第17题第18题第19题第20题下一题(21~25/共10题)B: Listening ComprehensionStatementsDirections: 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.Play00:0001:41Volume第21题A.Professor Johnson spoke to us again on Wednesday.B.Professor Johnson talked about weeds on Wednesday.C.Professor Johnson wanted us to be inquisitive.D.Professor Johnson scheduled a short test for Wednesday.第22题A.The weather is warm on the coast.B.The weather affects the operation greatly.C.It´s extreme weather conditions that make expenses high.D.I´m not sure whether or not it´s operating.第23题A.There are several suggestions for controlling inflation.B.Finding a way to control inflation is not impossible.C.Many people try not to think about inflation.D.It seems to some that inflation can´t be controlled.第24题A.He doesn´t want to correct the mistake.B.I saw him take one of those.C.He always seems to do everything right.D.I never used to see him working.第25题A.Jill bought some colored writing paper.B.The plane was stationary.C.Jill bought a plane ticket.D.The paper blew away.上一题下一题(26~30/共10题)B: Listening ComprehensionStatementsDirections: 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 listencarefully. 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.Play00:0001:41Volume第26题A.I spent an hour each on psychology and mathematics.B.I studied mathematics twice as long as psychology.C.I worked for four hours last night.D.I studied for all but two hours last night.第27题A.Do you think the fruit costs too much there?B.Do you think that farm sells fruit?C.That farm isn´t for sale, is it?D.I like the fruit there, don´t you?第28题A.Brian would like to graduate from technical school soon.B.Brian found a good job after finishing technical school.C.Brian wondered who had got the job.D.Brian goes to class every day before work.第29题A.Don´t you realize you must have a license to rent a car?B.You can get a license when you rent a car.C.Don´t rental cars have license plates?D.Car rental companies use licensed drivers.第30题A.Patrick´s gift will be presented today.B.Patrick´s presentation is tidy.C.Patrick will give a talk this afternoon.D.Patrick will give him a gift.上一题下一题(31~34/共20题)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.Play00:0002:24Volume第31题A.To make preparations for a new publication.B.To learn how couples spend their weekend.C.To know how housework is shared.D.To investigate what people do at weekend.第32题A.He goes to exercise class.B.He goes sailing.C.He goes to the cinema.D.He stays at home.第33题A.Friday.B.Saturday.C.Sunday.D.Any weekday.第34题A.Surname.B.First name.C.Address.D.Age.上一题下一题(35~38/共20题)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.Play00:0002:28Volume第35题A.It is just a lot of cheering.B.It mainly involves yelling.C.It mainly involves dancing.D.It is competitive in nature.第36题A.They set fireworks for their team.B.They put on athletic shows.C.They run around the spectators.D.They yell for people to buy drinks.第37题A.Because they try dangerous acts to catch people´s attention.B.Because they shout and yell so their voices becomes hoarse.C.Because they go to the pyramid and the hills to perform.D.Because they dance too much every day for practice.第38题A.The first cheerleader was a man named Johnny Campbell.B.Cheerleaders´ contests are only held at the state level.C.Before 1930 there were no women cheerleaders.D.The first cheerleading occurred in 1898.上一题下一题(39~42/共20题)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.Play00:0002:48Volume第39题A.It has color.B.It has a moving image.C.It costs less money.D.It is not on the market.第40题A.He wanted to buy one from Japan.B.He wasn´t sure about its quality.C.He thought it was for business use.D.He thought it was expensive,第41题A.She had never read the magazine herself.B.She knew who usually read the magazine.C.She was quite interested in the new device.D.She agreed with Bill at the end of the conversation.第42题A.a new type of telephone.B.the cost of telephones.C.some features of the magazine.D.the readership of the magazine.上一题下一题(43~46/共20题)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.Play00:00…Volume第43题A.A person who is having a meal.B.A kind of small restaurant which serve fast food.C.A person who invites you to dinner.D.A cart for carrying goods.第44题A.Only breakfast.B.Only lunch.C.Only night-meals.D.All of the above.第45题A.Today.B.In 1872.C.In 1887.D.In the early 1900s.第46题A.Why do Americans enjoy fast food?B.The development of diners in America.C.The father of "diners".D.Why not try dining in a diner?上一题下一题(47~50/共20题)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.Play00:00…Volume第47题A.Just before the semester begins.B.After the first week of classes.C.In the middle of the semester.D.On the last day of class.第48题A.She had promised that she would.B.She has been sick.C.She needs his approval for her schedule.D.She must verify his plan.第49题A.It wasn´t a requirement.B.She already knew the material.C.She entered the hospital.D.Her course load was too heavy.第50题A.The woman´s musical background.B.The woman´s economic situation.C.The woman´s dislike of chemistry.D.The woman´s decision to take on so much work.上一题下一题(51~55/共5题)C: Listening TranslationSectence 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.Play00:00…Volume第51题Students should be helped by a course that considers the computer´s various impacts on commerce, economy, science, technology, culture and communication._______________________第52题Although modern medicine focuses on the physiology of disease, research has shown that a person´s psychological reactions to disease can influence the course of the ailment._______________________第53题Today Sydney is the largest city in a powerful and prosperous nation; it is home to more than three and half million people in a land with a population of merely 18 million._______________________第54题Parents vary greatly in their degree of strictness or indulgence towards their children: some may be especially strict in money matters; others are severe over punctuality for meals or personal cleanliness．_______________________第55题The young writer has to learn that the communicative capacities of language have developed to meet the general needs and that speech is filled with patterned expressions which are the common usages best serving the general needs._______________________上一题下一题(56~57/共2题)Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.Play00:00…Volume第56题I think we must make important decisions soon. We need to decide how to develop our natural resources and mineral wealth without destroying the wilderness and harming the wild life. What is decided on now will affect the generations to come. For today´s lecture, I´ll first show you some pictures of Alaska´s wilderness as it was 20 years ago, foil owed by some of the wilderness as it is today. Then I´d like to outline my specific suggestions for the preservations of Alaska._______________________第57题In the test of short-term memory, non-smokers made the fewest errors, but deprived smokerscommitted fewer errors than active smokers. The test required people to read 2 passages, than answer questions about them. Non-smokers remembered 19% more of the most important information than active smoker, and deprived smokers did better than those who had smoked a cigarette just before testing. Active smokers tended not only to have poorer memories but also to have trouble separating important information from insignificant details._________________上一题下一题(58~62/共30题)SECTION 2: STUDA SKILLSDirections: 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 or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Proxemics is the study of what governs how closely one person stands to another. People who feel close will be close, though the actual distances will vary between cultures. For Americans we can discern four main categories of distance: intimate, personal, social and public. Intimate ranges from direct contact to about 45 centimeters. This is for the closest relationships such as those between husband and wife. Beyond this comes personal distance. This stands at between 45 and 80 centimeters. It is the most usual distance maintained for conversations between friends and relatives. Social distance covers people who work together or are meeting at social gatherings. Distances here tend to be kept between 1.30 to 2 meters. Beyond this comes public distance, such as that between a lecturer and his audience.All cultures draw lines between what is an appropriate and what is an inappropriate social distance for different types of relationship. They differ, however, in where they draw these lines. Look at an international reception with representatives from the US and Arabic countries conversing and you will see the Americans pirouetting backwards around the hall pursued by their Arab partners. The Americans will be trying to keep the distance between themselves and their partners which they have grown used to regarding as "normal". They probably will not even notice themselves trying to adjust the distance between themselves and their partners, though they may have vague feeling that their Arab neighbors are being a bit "pushy". The Arab, on the other hand, coming from a culture where much closer distance is the norm, may be feeling that the Americans are being "stand-offish". Finding themselves happier standing close to and even touching those they are in conversation with they will persistently pursue the Americans round the room trying to close the distance between them.The appropriateness of phys{cal contact varies between different cultures too. One study of the number of times people conversing in coffee shops over a one hour period showed the following interesting variations: London, 0; Florida, 2; Paris, 10; and Puerto Rico 180. Not only does it vary between societies, however, it also varies between different subcultures within one society. Young people in Britain, for example, are more likely to touch and hug friends than are the older generation. This may be partly a matter of growing older, but it also reflects the fact that the older generation grew up at a time when touching was less common for all age groups. Forty years ago, for example, footballers would never hug and kiss one another on the field after a goal as they do today.第58题In proxemics, ______ governs the standing space between two persons.A.distanceB.cultureC.conversationD.relationship第59题The word "stand-offish" (Line 10, ParA.2) could best be replaced by ______.A. cold and distant in behaviorB. ungentlemanlike in behaviorC. inhuman in behaviorD. polite in behavior第60题In conversation with an American partner at an international reception, an Arab deems that close distance is ______.A.appropriateB.inappropriateC.rashD.impetuous第61题We can infer from the third paragraph that the appropriateness of physical contact also varies with ______.A.timeB.cityC.countryD.people第62题The best title for the passage would be ______.A.ProxemicsB.Appropriateness of Social DistanceC.Appropriateness of Relationships between Two PersonsD.Appropriateness of Physical Contact between Two Persons上一题下一题(63~67/共30题)SECTION 2: STUDA SKILLSDirections: 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 or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Most of us are taught to pay attention to what is said—the words. Words do provide us with some information, but meanings are derived from so many other sources that it would hinder our effectiveness as a partner to a relationship to rely too heavily on words alone. Words are used to describe only a small part of the many ideas we associate with any given message. Sometimes we can gain insight into some of those associations if we listen for more than words. We don´t always say what we mean or mean what we say. Sometimes our words don´t mean anything except " I´m letting off some steam. I don´t really want you to pay close attention to what I´m saying. Just pay attention to what I´m feeling. " Mostly we mean several things at once.A person wanting to purchase a house says to the current owner, "This step has to be fixed beforeI´ll buy. " The owner says, " It´s been like that for years." Actually, the step hasn´t been like that for years, but the unspoken message is.. " I don´t want to fix it. We put up with it. Why can´t you?" The search for a more expansive view of meaning can be developed of examining a message in terms of who said it, when it occurred, the related conditions or situations, and how it was said.When a message occurs can also reveal associated meaning. Let us assume two couples do exactly the same amount of kissing and arguing. But one couple always kisses after an argument and the other couple always argues after a kiss. The ordering of the behaviors may mean a great deal more than the frequency of the behavior. A friend´s unusually docile behavior may only be understood by noting that it was preceded by situations that required an abnormal amount of assertiveness. Some responses may be directly linked to a developing pattern of responses and defy logic. For example, a person who says "No!" to a series of charges like "You´re dumb," "You´re lazy," and "You´re dishonest," may also say "No!" and try to justify his or her response if the next statement is "And you´re good looking. "We would do well to listen for how messages are presented. The words, "It sure has been nice to have you over," can be said with emphasis and excitement or ritualistically. The phrase can be said once or repeated several times. And the meanings we associate with the phrase will change accordingly. Sometimes if we say something infrequently it assumes more importance; sometimes the more we say something, the less importance it assumes.第63题Effective communication is rendered possible between two conversing partners, if ______.A.they use proper words to carry their ideasB.they both speak truly of their own feelingsC.they try to understand each other´s ideas beyond wordsD.they are capable of associating meaning with their words第64题"I´m letting off some steam" in Paragraph 1 means ______.A.I´m just calling your attentionB.I´m just giving vent to my angerC.I´m just saying the oppositeD.I´m just giving off some sound第65题The house-owner´s example shows that he actually means ______.A.the step has been like that for yearsB.he doesn´t think it necessary to fix the stepC.the condition of the step is only a minor faultD.the cost involved in the fixing should be shared第66题Some responses and behaviors may appear very illogical, but are justifiable if ______.A.linked to an abnormal amount of assertivenessB.seen as one´s habitual pattern of behaviorC.taken as part of an ordering sequenceD.expressed to a series of charges第67题。
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。
2023年最新的中级口译口试模拟试题含答案
2023年最新的中级口译口试模拟试题含答案模拟题（1）Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is…, “ “My registration number is…”.Topic: My view of a successful foreign language learnerQuestions for Reference:1.What is the relationship between learning grammatical knowledge and learning language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, etc.)2.Which one is more important for a foreign language learner, natural environment or classroom setting Or, are there any other important factors What are they3.What methods have you been following in learning a foreign language WhyPart ADirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each sentence or paragraph, interpretit into Chinese. Start interpreting at the sign al…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.Passage 1:We are meeting here to call for changes in the US patent laws. We believe such changes in the US patent laws are needed to deal with new business models related to the Internet.//US patent laws are designed to protect the commercial rights of people who have invested in new products or techniques. And I propose that the period of protection should be cut form 17 years to 3 years.//From my experience of working with Hi-Technology companies in California’s Silicon Valley, the biggest problems arise whenexisting patent protections for business methods are combined with the Internet.//If changes in the patent laws are going to have any real impact, they must be made soon. Some of my colleagues in the industry have already begun lobbying lawmakers to make the changes.// （参考答案）我们在此集会，要求/呼吁修改美国专利法。
翻译考试中级口译仿真试题答案
XX年翻译考试中级口译仿真试题答案Part A1. means of transportation2. making the reservation3. time of departure4. check in5. seat assignments6. ticket counter7. waiting area 8. through security system9. mechanics 10. ready for take off11. boarded the airplane 12. newspapers and magazines13. air turbulence 14. trouble-free15. overbooked 16. asked to reschedule17. results in missed connections 18. losing your luggage19. enough clothing 20. worth the expensePart B1. C2. B3. B4. A5. D6. D7. A8. B9. C 10.A11. B 12. D 13. D 14.A 15. C 16. B 17. D 18.A 19.A 20. C21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. BPart CSentence Translation1. If we interest children, they learn much better, therefore, we have set up a natural science club. Many children stay behind after school tojoin the club activities.2. At present, the pany is having 70% of its employees involved outside Europe. Now, that, in itself, gives youthe indication of how international our pany has bee.3. Our products are mainly for exports to North America, Southeast Asia, and North Europe. So we are seekingoverseas partners and hoping to set up more agencies abroad.4. People feel good when they have a rising standard of living with low taxation, when public services are prehensive and efficient, and infrastructure well-maintained.5. Working together, our people have done well. Our economy is breaking records, with more than 22 million new jobs and lowest unemployment in 30 years.Passage Translation.1. My grandfather was a farmer with no aspiration for fashions. He married at the age of 20, and went into business for himself in 1936. With a loan from a local bank, he bought a small piece of land and started to raise hens, vegetables and such fresh foods as plums and strawberries.He sold the eggs, the vegetables and foods to the local grocers. It was hard labor. He did his work mostly with his hands, and it afforded him a very meagre living.2. In America, shopping malls are designed only for one thing: encouraging people to buy, buy and buy. In the shopping mall, big department stores are usually kept wellapart because they are the maj or attractions that encourage people to e. Stores selling the same items are also kept far apart so that everyone who is paring the prices has to go past as many other stores as possible. After all, up to 60% of all items bought in malls are purchased on impulse.1. B2. D3. C4. D5. C6. C7. D8. D9. B 10.A11.A 12. C 13.A 14. B 15. B 16. C 17.A 18.A 19. B 20. C21. D 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B我们作为个人和一个国家 (民族)，其特性表现为我们所做的选择，而且还常常表现为我们不想/防止做出的困难决定(来确定的)。
XX翻译考试中级口译模拟试题答案
XX翻译考试中级口译模拟试题答案Part A: Spot Dictation1. tastes or preference2. values3. type of attitude4. indicate5. upset6. rather than7. include8. public palces9. feel very strongly10. our personality11. important things12. get on with13. all the time14. objects or events15. plete stating16. statements17. simply stating18. so rude19. deeply held view20. no matter whoPart B: Listening Comprehension1-5 AABBB6-10 DCDBD11-15 DACCA16-20 DACBD21-25 DCCBD26-30 ACDBBPart C: Listening and TranslationⅠ.Sentence Translation1. 天然材料通常要比人工产品昂贵的多。
2. 我很遗憾，你必须至少提前14 天预定机票，才能打到七折/减30%票价。
3. 既然我们在技术上不能和他们相比，我们决意在热情和苦干方面胜过他们。
4. 我因为已经约好看牙医，所以不能出席明天的董事会议。
5. 在这里外事办公室的人员千方百计尽可能地帮助你。
我们会帮你解决护或签证问题、财政问题，乃至个人问题。
Ⅱ.Passage Translation1. 妇女解放运动已成功地去除了那些曾经将妇女阻挡在 (专门)职业外的障碍。
然而在劳动大军中还存在着一个阻止非大学学历妇女得到平等待遇的障碍----“粉红领”障碍。
每八个妇女中有七个从事那些没有什么地位，也几乎没有晋升时机的工作。
中级翻译试题及答案
中级翻译试题及答案一、词汇翻译（共20分，每题2分）1. 请将下列英文单词翻译成中文：- Economy- Environment- Technology- Culture- Education2. 请将下列中文词汇翻译成英文：- 经济- 环境- 科技- 文化- 教育二、句子翻译（共30分，每题6分）1. 请将下列英文句子翻译成中文：- "The rapid development of technology has brought about significant changes in our lives."- "In order to protect the environment, we must take effective measures."2. 请将下列中文句子翻译成英文：- "科技的快速发展给我们的日常生活带来了巨大的变化。
"- "为了保护环境，我们必须采取有效的措施。
"三、段落翻译（共30分，每题15分）1. 请将下列英文段落翻译成中文："In recent years, the concept of sustainable development has gained widespread recognition. It emphasizes the need for a balanced approach that considers economic growth, social progress, and environmental protection. This approach aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising theability of future generations to meet their own needs."2. 请将下列中文段落翻译成英文：“近年来，可持续发展的理念得到了广泛的认可。
翻译考试中级口译全真模拟题答案
翻译考试中级口译全真模拟题答案2017年翻译考试中级口译全真模拟题答案Sections 1Part A1. one’s emotion2. visual signal3. communicate4. completely different meanings5. good or perfect6. only one message7. discover 8. In France9. all kinds of misunderstandings 10. precise or exact11. something very small 12. do this unconsciously13. imaginary 14. automatically form a circle15. deliberate signal 16. famous “OK” sign17. Money means coins 18. round hand sign19. starts from 20. nothing equals worthlessPart B1. C2. C3. D4. A5. B6. D7. D8. B9. A 10. B11. D 12. D 13. C 14. B 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. C21. A 22. B 23. B 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. CPart CSentence Translation1. here has been another railway crash outside Glasgow, 4 people were killed and at least 10 people were injured.2. Today, trade unions are very common throughout the United States. The goal of the unions has been to promote better rights and welfare of the employees.3. On the whole, I’ve found television commercials extremely annoying. They have nothing to do with the TV programs you’re watching and they can only interrupt anddestroy your concentrations.4. We must work harder to overcome our differences. We must treat all our people with fairness and dignity regardless of their race, religion, gender or educational background.5. According to a professor at Harvard University, he can tell by examining a 9-month-old baby whether that baby is likely to succeed in school simply by observing how that child approaches very simple tasks like playing with blocks.Passage Translation.1. Since the Second World War, a number of completely new towns have been built. Most of these new towns are on the edge of country villages or small market towns. They have been carefully planned with traffic-free shopping centers. Each town is self-contained with its own hospitals, churches, schools, colleges and industries. The purpose of the new towns is to attract people and industry away from the crowded cities and to set up whole new communities2. I believe the biggest challenge facing us today is how to improve the environmental situation. This is a very important point both for China and for the United States. When a country grows economically, you use more energy and it leads to strains on the environment, especially air pollution which can really affect people’s health. So, one of China’s big challenges and a continuing challenge for America is to grow the economy but to clean up the environment at the same time.Section 21. C2. D3. D4. A5. D6. C7. B8. B9. A 10. A11. C 12. A 13. D 14. B 15. C 16. C 17. C 18. D 19. D 20. D21. B 22. C 23. C 24. B 25. B 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. ASection 38 年以来，密歇根大学所需的学费贷款一直来自联邦政府。
中级口译试题及答案
中级口译试题及答案一、听力理解1. 请听以下对话，选择正确答案。
A. 会议将在下午3点开始。
B. 会议将在上午9点开始。
C. 会议将在下午5点开始。
(正确答案：A)2. 根据对话内容，以下哪项是正确的？A. 他们决定去电影院。
B. 他们决定去餐厅。
C. 他们决定去公园。
(正确答案：B)二、词汇翻译1. 请将以下中文词汇翻译成英文。
A. 经济全球化B. 可持续发展C. 人工智能(正确答案：A. Economic globalization; B. Sustainable development; C. Artificial intelligence)2. 请将以下英文词汇翻译成中文。
A. Global warmingB. Renewable energyC. E-commerce(正确答案：A. 全球变暖; B. 可再生能源; C. 电子商务)三、句子翻译1. 请将以下中文句子翻译成英文。
“随着科技的发展，人们的生活变得越来越方便。
”(正确答案：With the development of technology, people's lives are becoming more and more convenient.)2. 请将以下英文句子翻译成中文。
"In order to achieve success, one must be persistent and hardworking."(正确答案：为了取得成功，一个人必须坚持不懈并且勤奋工作。
)四、段落翻译1. 请将以下中文段落翻译成英文。
“近年来，随着互联网技术的快速发展，电子商务已经成为全球经济的重要组成部分。
”(正确答案：In recent years, with the rapid development of Internet technology, e-commerce has become an important part of the global economy.)2. 请将以下英文段落翻译成中文。
中级口译考试模拟题答案
Sentence translation:1. The main light source of the future will almost surely not be the bulb. It might be a table, a wall, or even a fork.几乎可以肯定的说，未来的主要光源不会再是灯泡，而可能是桌子、墙壁，甚至是餐叉。
2. Moscow is the world’s most expensive city for the second year in a row, thanks to an appreciating ruble and rising housing costs.由于卢布的升值和房价的提高，莫斯科已经连续第二年被列为生活消费最贵的城市。
【ruble：卢布appreciate:增值、涨价】3. A record number of Japanese people worked themselves to death last year despite a government campaign to ease the country’s not orious office hours.日本人工作时间过长可谓“世界闻名”，尽管政府发起“减负运动”，但去年日本的过劳死人数竟创下记录。
4. Multinational enterprises are those firms that produce and market their products in two or more countries. Now those sorts of companies dominate in the more capital intensive industries. 跨国公司指的是在两个或两个以上国家生产和销售自己产品的公司，现在这类公司在更多资本密集型产业中占据了统治地位。
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(21~25/共10题)B: Listening Comprehension
Statements
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
英语翻译中级口译模拟试题及答案解析（18）
(1~20/共20题)SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST
A: Spot Dictation
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the 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.
Music is one of the oldest arts. People probably started to sing __12__ . Hunting tools struck together may have been the first __13__ . By about 10,000B.C, people had discovered how to make flutes out of hollow bones. __14__ , including the Chinese, Egyptians used music in court and __15__ . The first written music in the history can be dated back to 2500B.C.
Today, music __16__ around the world. The music of people in Europe and the __17__ is known as Western music. There are two kinds of Western music, __18__ . Classical music includes symphonies, operas and ballets. Popular music includes __19__ , folk music, jazz, and rock music. The cultures of Africa and Asia have __20__ of classical and popular musi
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To the majority of us, music is an indispensable part of our daily life. It can be defined in this way, music is sound arranged into __1__ patterns. It forms an important part of many cultural and __2__ . People use music to express feelings and ideas. Music also serves to __3__ when we are exhausted.
Music also plays __8__ in other arts. Opera combines singing and orchestra music with drama. Ballet and __9__ need music to help the dancers with their steps. Motion pictures and __10__ use music to help set the mood and emphasize the action. Also, composers have __11__ to music.