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英语翻译资格高级口译模拟试题及答案解析(15)

英语翻译资格高级口译模拟试题及答案解析(15)(1~20/共20题)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.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.Most people would be impressed by the high quality of medicine available to most Americans. There is___1___, a great deal of attention to the individual, a vast amount of___2___, and intense effort not to make mistakes because of the___3___which doctors and hospitals must face in the courts if they___4___.But the Americans are in a mess. The problem is the way in which health care is___5___. Contrary to public belief, it is not just a free competition system. The private system has been joined___6___, because private care was simply not looking after___7___.But even with this huge public part of the system, which this year will eat up___8___ —more than 10 per cent of the U. S. Budget—___9___are left out. These include about half the___10___unemployed and those who fail to meet___11___on income fixed by a government trying to___12___where it can.The basic problem, however, is that there is no___13___over the health system. There is no confinement to what doctors and hospitals___14___, other than what the public is able to pay.___15___has shot up and prices have climbed. When faced with toothache, a sick child, or a___16___, all the unfortunate person concerned can do is pay up.Two-thirds of the population are___17___. Doctors charge as much as they want, knowing that the insurance company will pay the bill.___18___in the U. S. A. is among the most worrying problems. In 2004___19___climbed 15.9 per cent—about twice ___20___.Play00:0002:10Volume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20题)Part B Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Play00:0005:56Volume第21题A.She finished university in Finland.B.She was a journalist.C.She came to Finland to work during her vacation.D.She has heard Finland a very beautiful country.第22题A.Because it's too far away from America.B.Because it's really cold there.C.Because they haven't realized the beauty of Finland.D.Because they don't like to travel abroad.第23题A.egocentricB.genuineC.outward-lookingD.blunt第24题A.Finns and Canadians are both not concerned with the life outside their continent.B.The two countries have some similar physical appearance.C.The two countries are both very cold and have a lot of show in the winter.D.Finns and Canadians both have very good manners.第25题A.saunaB.water sportsC.rolling in the snowD.long winter上一题下一题(26~30/共20题)Part B Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spokenONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Play00:0005:34Volume第26题A.Its seven crew members were killed in February 2003.B.It successfully landed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.C.It changed the landing site to the Edwards Air Force Base in California.D.Its crew members managed to repair the International Space Station into normal functioning. 第27题A.The sea level in Antarctica rose significantly.B.The ice-shelves in Antarctica remained relatively intact.C.The mission of an international team of researchers in Antarctica failed.D.A large ice-shelf in Antarctica collapsed.第28题A.400,000 dollarsB.4 million dollarsC.4 billion dollarsD.40 billions dollars第29题A.Fewer people are reading at least one book a year in China.B.Internet access is more easily available to young people in China,C.More people in China have the awareness of copyright.D.Young people are addicted to Internet.第30题A.President Lula won an outfight victory in the first round.B.President Lula failed to win an outfight victory in the first round by a narrow margin.C.President Lula refused to get more personally involved in the election.D.President Lula was beaten by his opponents in the televised debates.上一题下一题(31~35/共20题)Part B Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Play00:0005:32Volume第31题A.It is a nothing but a superstitious system of arranging your furniture.B.It's a System of arranging all the objects around you so as to be in harmony and balance with nature.C.It mainly aims to keep out evil spirits.D.It originated from China and is a way of balancing your work with your life.第32题A.He is the first real estate developer believing in feng shui.B.He would not start working on a building project without a feng shui master.C.He would consult seismologist whenever he starts a new project.D.He has made great efforts in applying the principles of feng shui to the real estate industry.第33题A.Because she cannot catch the view outside the window.B.Because this will bring difficulty to furniture arrangements.C.Because she will be constantly caught off guard by those coming into her office.D.Because this is opposed by a great feng shui master.第34题A.ExcitingB.UndoubtingC.RidiculousD.Suspicious第35题A.When our mood turns peppier.B.When we feel there's a good flow of ch'i.C.When there's good and bright lighting.D.When there's mirror to reflct the ch'i.上一题下一题(36~40/共20题)Part B Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Play00:0005:43Volume第36题A.A majority of the companies admit their monitoring of the employees.B.A minority of the companies acknowledge methods to monitor their employees.C.A majority of the companies monitor their employees secretly.D.Two-thirds of the companies refuse to reveal their answers to the surveys.第37题A.It is proved to be efficient in helping employers make decisions.B.All companies in U. S. are monitoring their employees at work.C.It is undoubtedly helpful to reward those who are helpful.D.The practice can be run cheaply and efficiently by the employers.第38题A.It's against the law and violate basic human rights.B.It's used for no good use.C.It can be used if only given prior notice to employees.D.It runs against its original purpose.第39题ernment can break into one's home without proper permission if necessary.B.Federal Constitution forbids surveillance in areas such as locker rooms or the employee lounge.C.Employers are forbidden to wiretap personal phone conversations in the working hours.D.Employers are forbidden to wiretap business calls.第40题A.Deterring theftB.Protecting employees' privacyC.Getting information about employeesD.Collecting information about equipment use上一题下一题(41~45/共20题)SECTION 2 READING TESTDirections: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write tile letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.SECTION 2 READING TESTDirections: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. IN 1871 America added about 6,000 miles of track to its railways, an endeavor that occupied a tenth of its industrial labour force. But by 1875 track-building had fallen by more than two-thirds, and employed less than 3 % of America's workers.According to Brad DeLong, an economic historian at the University of California, Berkeley, the violent ups and downs of the railway industry help to explain the popularity, before the Great Depression and John Maynard Keynes, of a fatalistic view of the business cycle. Recessions, however unpleasant, were cathartic, and therefore necessary. They released capital and labour from profitless activities (such as laying the year's 6,000th mile of track) as an essential prelude to redeploying them elsewhere. "Depressions are not simply evils, which we might attempt to suppress," wrote Joseph Schumpeter. They represent "something which has to be done".In Schumpeter's day, this fatalism was shared by many at America's Federal Reserve. But today's Fed acts quickly to suppress recessions, which it recognises are mostly due to a lack of demand, not an excess of track. For the Fed, recessions are good for one thing, and one thing only: curbing inflation.Unfortunately, this task is now an urgent one. According to figures released this week, core consumer prices rose by 2.7% in the year to July—too fast for comfort. In theory, curbing this inflation could be painless. If the Fed's commitment to price stability is credible, and if people look forward, not backward, when settling their wages and setting their prices, they will respond to the Fed's promises. Unfortunately, in practice, inflation suffers from strong inertia. Hence cutting it typically requires a slowing of the economy as well as a lowering of inflationaryexpectations.Like pagans sharpening their knives, economists debate the size of this "sacrifice ratio": the number of people who must lose their jobs to appease the gods of price stability. Some models, including one of many that guide the Fed's deliberations, put this ratio as high as 4.25, which means that unemployment must rise by one percentage point (or 1.5m people) for 4.25 years to reduce inflation by one percentage point. But other, less bloodthirsty economists suggest the ratio is more like 2 or 2.5.Ratios like these mean that for the first time in years America's domestic economists, who track their country's inflation and unemployment, are as worded about the future as its international economists, who fixate on the country's external imbalances. The internationalists have long feared that a recession might lie ahead should foreigners abruptly abandon the dollar. The prospect of a more conventional downturn—engineered not by foreign central banks, but by America's own—suggests the cart and horse belong in a different order. A recession might bring about a reversal of the current-account deficit, rather than the other way around. Recessions were, after all, part and parcel of Portugal's current-account reversal, which began in 1982, Britain's from 1989 and Spain's from 1991.In reality, however, America's deficit is unlikely to close without its industrial structure changing substantially. Only about a quarter of what it now produces can be sold across borders. Andrew Tilton of Goldman Sachs has calculated that to boost exports and narrow its deficit to 2.5% of GDP by 2010, America would need to increase its manufacturing capacity by about 17%. But until this year, it was housing, a non-traded good par excellence, which has attracted extra labour and capital. In 2005 the share of construction workers in payroll employment was the highest in 50 years, and residential investment accounted for the biggest chunk of GDP since 1951. Schumpeter, no doubt, would call this "maladjustment".Might a recession do for housing what it did for late-19th-century railways? The last downturn was accompanied by substantial restructuring, according to a widely cited paper by Erica Groshen and Simon Potter of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Workers who lost their jobs in the 2001 recession did not return to the same industry during the recovery. Instead, those who did not leave the labour force altogether slowly migrated to new industries. Companies, the authors wrote, saw the recession "not as an event to be weathered but as an opportunity—or even a mandate—to reorganise production permanently, close less efficient facilities and cull stuff". Schumpeter could not have put it better himself.Recession is not inevitable. But if a 2007 slowdown curbs inflation, narrows the trade deficit and clears space for an American manufacturing revival it will prove a surprisingly fruitful period of dearth.第41题Why did the author mention railway construction at the beginning of the passage?A.to serve as a background of the passage.B.to illustrate the wild ups and downs of the railway industryC.to introduce the fatalistic view that recession, however unpleasant, is necessary.D.to display the relationship between industrial development and employment rate.第42题Which of the following is NOT true about inflation?A.Curbing inflation is an imperative task in America.B.Easing Inflation is painless theoretically but difficult in practice.C.Inflation can be reduced at the cost of rise of employment rate.D.American people are willing to make great sacrifice to get the price stabilized.第43题Which of the following best explain the sentence "Cart and horse belong in a different order." in Paragraph 6?A.A malfunction will soon occur in the carriage of American economy.B.It is recession that might help narrow current-account deficit, not the other way around.C.A recession will be planned not by foreign central banks, but by America's own.D.Inflation will bring about a reversal of unemployment.第44题Why did the author say "Schumpeter, no doubt, would call this maladjustment."?A.Housing, instead of manufacturing industry, attracted extra labour and capital.B.The rise of manufacturing capacity failed to bring about the narrowing of deficit.C.The wages of construction workers were the highest in 50 years.D.Housing investment accounted for the biggest part of GDP.第45题Which of the following does NOT support the statement "Recession is not an event to be weathered but an opportunity." in Paragraph 8?A.Recession brings about a reasonable utilization Of capital and labor.B.Recession is a good opportunity to keep inflation down.C.Recession helps cut trade deficit.D.Recession help facilitate the regulation of such industries as housing and railway.上一题下一题(46~50/共20题)SECTION 2 READING TESTDirections: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write tile letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Despite questions of the motivation behind them, the attacks by the President and the Vice President on the moral content of television entertainment have found an echo in the chambers of the American soul. Many who reject the messengers still accept the message. They do not like the moral tone of American TV.Every good story will not only captivate its viewers but also give them some insight into what it means to be a human being. By so doing, it can help them grow into the deeply centered, sovereignly free, joyously loving human beings. Meaning, freedom and love—the supreme human values. And this is the kind of human enrichment the American viewing public has a right to expect from those who make its entertainment.It is not a question of entertainment or enrichment. These are complementary concerns and presuppose each other. The story that entertains without enriching is superficial and escapist. The story that enriches without entertaining is simply dull. The story that does both is a delight. Is that what the American viewing public is getting? Perhaps 10% of prime-time network programming is a happy combination of entertainment and enrichment. I think immediately ofdramas like I'll Fly Away and Life Goes On or comedies like Brooklyn Bridge and The Wonder Years. There used to be television movies rich in human values, but they have now become an endangered species. Sleaze and mayhem. Murder off the front page. The woman in jeopardy. Is there too much sex on American TV? Not necessarily. Sex is a beautiful, even holy, part of human life, a unique way for husband and wife to express their love. No doubt there is too much dishonest sex on TV. How often do we see the aching emptiness, the joyless despair that so often follows sex without commitment? And certainly there is too much violence. It desensitizes its viewers to the horrors of actual violence and implies that it is an effective way to resolve conflict.I seldom see the dehumanization that violence produces, not only in its victims, but also in its perpetrators. And I never see the nonviolent alternative—the way of dialogue and love—explored. Think about Gandhi and Martin Luther King. But in reality, I find television too much concerned with what people have and too little concerned with who they are, very concerned with taking care of No. 1 and not at all concerned with sharing themselves with other people. All too often it tells us the half truth we want to hear rather than the whole truth we need to hear.Why is television not more fully realizing its humanizing potential? Is the creative community at fault? Partially. But not primarily. I have lived and worked in that community for 32 years. As a group, these people are not the sex-crazed egomaniacs of popular legend. They have values. In fact, in Hollywood in recent months, audience enrichment has become the in thing. ABC, CBS and NBC have all held workshops on it for their programming executives. A coalition of media companies has endowed the Humanitas Prize so that it can recognize and celebrate those who accomplish it. And during the school year, an average of 50 writers spend a Saturday a month in a church basement discussing the best way to accomplish it. All before the Vice President's misguided lambasting of Murphy Brown.The problem with American TV is not the lack of storytellers of conscience but the commercial system within which they have to operate. Television in the U. S. is a business. In the past, the business side has been balanced by a commitment to public service. But in recent years the fragmentation of the mass audience, huge interest payments and skyrocketing production costs have combined with the FCC's abdication of its responsibility to protect the common good to produce an almost total preoccupation with the bottom line. The networks are struggling to survive. And like most businesses in that situation, they make only what they feel the public will buy. And that, the statistics seem to indicate, is mindless, heartless, escapist fare. If we are dissatisfied with the moral content of what we are invited to watch, I think we should begin by examining our own consciences. When we tune in, are we ready to plunge into reality, so as to extract its meaning, or are we hoping to escape into a sedated world of illusion? And if church leaders want to elevate the quality of the country's entertainment, they should forget about boycotts, production codes and censorship. They should work at educating their people in media literacy and at mobilizing them to support quality shows in huge numbers.That is the only sure way to improve the moral content of America's entertainment.第46题Which of the following belongs to the mainstream programs that viewers are getting from TV?A.programs integrating entertainment with enrichment.B.programs rich in human values.C.sleaze and mayhemD.programs that are both enlightening and interesting第47题Why did the author mention Gandhi and Martin Luther King?A.They seldom appear on American TV as they are in daily life.B.They are as important as Jesus in the minds of American peopleC.They often appear on American TV to give enlightening insight.D.They embrace nonviolent solutions to conflicts, which is rare in the current TV programs.第48题According to the author, what is the main problem with TV programs in America?A.manufacturers of the TV programsB.storytellers lacking in conscienceC.political and church leader who failed to elevate the quality of TV programsD.the commercial system of TV program operation第49题Which of the following best explains the phrase "a sedated world of illusion?" in Paragraph 6?A.a world of peace and tranquility.B.a world of blood and violence.C.an unrealistic world.D.a world of fantasy and imagination.第50题Which of the following is the author's major concern in this passage?A.the necessity to reform TV business.B.the lack of moral content of TV program.C.President and Vice president' s view toward TV program.D.the orientation of TV programs--entertainment or enrichment?上一题下一题(51~55/共20题)SECTION 2 READING TESTDirections: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write tile letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.In the shifting relationship between the press and the presidency over nearly two centuries, there has remained one primary constant--the dissatisfaction of one with the other. No president has escaped press criticism, and no president has considered himself fairly treated. The record of every administration has been the same, beginning with mutual protestations of goodwill, ending with recriminations and mistrust.This is the best proof we could have that the American concept of a free press in a free society is a viable idea, whatever defects the media may have. While the Founding Fathers and their constituencies did not always agree on the role the press should play, there was a basic consensus that the newspaper (the only medium of consequence at the time) should be the buffer state between the rulers and the ruled. The press could be expected to behave like a watchdog, and government at every level, dependent for its existence on the opinions of those it governed, could expect to resent being watched and having its shortcomings, real or imaginary,exposed to the public view.Reduced to such simple terms, the relationship of the presidents to the press since George Washington's first term is understandable only as an underlying principle. But this basic concept has been increasingly complicated by the changing nature of the presidency, by the individual nature of presidents, by the rise of other media, especially television, and by the growing complexity of beliefs about the function of both press and government.In surveying nearly two centuries of this relationship, it is wise to keep in mind an axiom of professional historians—that we should be careful not to view the past in terms of our own times, and make judgments accordingly. Certain parallels often become obvious, to be sure, but to assert what an individual president should or should not have done, by present standards, is to violate historical context. Historians occasionally castigate each other for this failing, and in the case of press and government, the danger becomes particularly great because the words them selves—"press" and "government," even "presidency"—have changed in meaning so much during the past two hundred years.Recent scholarship, for example, has emphasized that colonial Americans believed in a free press, but not at all in the sense that we understand it today. Basic to their belief was the understanding, which had prevailed since the invention of the printing press in the fifteenth century, that whosever controlled the printing press was in the best position to control the minds of men. The press was seen at once as an unprecedented instrument of power, and the struggle to control it began almost as soon as the Gutenberg (or Mazarin) Bible appeared at Mainz in 1456, an event which meant that, for tile first time, books could be reproduced exactly and, more important, that they could be printed in quantity.Two primary centers of social and political power—the state and the church—stood to benefit most from the invention of the printing press. In the beginning it was mutually advantageous for them to work together, consequently it was no accident that the first printing press on the North American continent was set up in Mexico City in 1539 by Fray Juan Zumarrage, first Catholic bishop of that country. It gave the church an unprecedented means of advancing conversion, along with the possibility of consolidating and extending its power, thus providing Catholic Spain with the same territorial advantages that would soon be extended elsewhere in the Americas. When British colonies were established in North America during the early part of the seventeenth century, it was once again a religious faith, this time Protestant, that brought the first printing press to what is now the United States. But while colonial printing in Central and south America remained the province of the Catholics for some time and was used primarily for religious purposes, in North America secular publishing became an adjunct of a church-dominated press almost at once and was soon dominant.It is part of American mythology that the nation was "cradled in liberty" and that the colonists, seeking religious freedom, immediately established a free society, but the facts are quite different. The danger of an uncontrolled press to those in power was well expressed by Sir William Berkeley, governor of Virginia, when he wrote home to his superiors in 1671: "I thank God there are no free schools nor printing, and I hope we shall not have these hundred years; for learning has brought disobedience, and heresy, and sects into the world, and printing has divulged them, and libels against the best government, God keep us from both." There are those in twentieth-century America who would say "Amen" to Berkeley's view of printing and "libels against the best government."。

2023年高级英语口译考试模拟题(共30题)

2023年高级英语口译考试模拟题(共30题)

2023年高级英语口译考试模拟题(共30题)一、听力理解(共5题,每题3分,共计15分)1. (B)2. (C)3. (A)4. (C)5. (B)二、英译汉(共5题,每题3分,共计15分)2. The government has implemented a series of measures to stimulate economic growth.3. The conference aims to promote cultural exchange and understanding between different countries.三、汉译英(共5题,每题3分,共计15分)1. 最近几年,中国的经济发展迅速,成为全球经济的重要推动力量。

2. 这个项目的成功得益于团队的协作和高效的沟通。

3. 研究外语不仅可以拓宽视野,还有助于促进不同国家之间的文化交流。

4. 过去几年里,中国的科技创新取得了巨大的成就。

5. 环境污染已经成为一个全球性的问题,需要采取紧急措施来解决。

四、口译(共5题,每题6分,共计30分)1. A: Could you please introduce yourself briefly?B: My name is John Smith, and I'm a lawyer specializing in international trade law.A: How long have you been practicing law?B: I have been practicing law for over 10 years now.B: I have always been passionate about advocating for justice and protecting the rights of individuals and businesses.2. A: Can you explain the concept of intellectual property rights?B: Intellectual property rights refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or organizations for their creations or inventions.A: What are some examples of intellectual property?B: Examples include patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.A: How do intellectual property rights protect creators and innovators?B: These rights provide exclusive control over the use and exploitation of the creations or inventions, ensuring that the creators or innovators can benefit from their work.4. A: How does international trade contribute to economic growth?B: International trade facilitates the exchange of goods and services between countries, promoting economic specialization, increasing productivity, and stimulating overall economic growth.A: Are there any potential drawbacks of international trade?B: Yes, international trade can lead to job displacement in certain industries and can also result in trade imbalances and dependence on foreign markets.A: How can governments ensure that international trade benefits their economies?5. A: What are some key principles of contract law?B: Some key principles of contract law include offer and acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to enter into a contract.A: What is the significance of these principles?B: These principles ensure that contracts are legally binding and enforceable, providing certainty and protection for parties involved.A: Can you explain the concept of breach of contract?B: A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations as stated in the contract without a valid reason.A: What remedies are available for a party affected by a breach of contract?B: Remedies may include monetary damages, specific performance, or cancellation and restitution, depending on the circumstances.五、综合题(共10题,每题3分,共计30分)1. (C)2. (A)3. (B)4. (D)5. (A)6. (C)7. (D)8. (B)9. (D)10. (A)总分:125分。

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(二)

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(二)

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(二)(总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、Listening Comprehension(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、A(总题数:4,分数:50.00)(分数:12.50)A.Persevering and facing up to difficult job duties.B.Negotiating with the boss about a pay rise.C.Asking for a change of work schedule. √D.Engaging in candid conversation with colleagues.解析:[听力原文]W: We heard up there that if you are turned down the first time you try and persevere. But I can"t imagine going back to a boss after you"ve been turned down.M: Don"t give up. It"s so important not to give up. The first thing that you wanna do is try to understand what the situation is, engage in some candid conversation. I understand that you weren"t happy with my proposal or you"re not able to approve it at this time. Tell me what some of your concerns are because asking for a change in schedule is often about a negotiation. So maybe we can come up with some type of alternative or middle ground. And if that"s not possible right now, let"s set a timetable for when we can revisit it because what"s not possible today could be plausible in three or six months from now, because circumstances and attitudes change, so don"t give up.W: Right, you don"t have to be a pest.M: That"s right.W: But just don"t give up quietly. OK, we hear bosses saying: I can"t have people just wake up one day and say, I need more time off. What are they really saying?M: That"s right. You can"t walk in and just make those demands. The bottom line is bosses really do want us to be happy, but not at the expense of productivity. And any type of a change in schedule, any type of flexibility really is an accommodation, not an entitlement. And so it doesn"t matter why I"m asking, whether it"s I"m a morn and I need more time with my kids, or I"m a dad who wants to coach a soccer team, it doesn"t matter what my reasons are for asking. I have to be able to convince the boss that I"m gonna produce results.W: That"s one of these reasons you should say over and over again. Don"t go in with a pressing problem, go in with a pressing solution.M: Solutions really are your way to victory, not always, but you are definitely not gonna succeed if you go in with a laundry list of problems. If I come and I say, "I"m so sick of my commute,"I really have to work from home one day a week.W: But maybe the most skepticism raised by bosses is about the fact that you"re really gonna do as much or even more work. How do you convince your boss, that you mean it, that more work will be done. How do you convince and then show them?M: Offer benchmarks. It"s the best solution that you can provide because you are gonna say. Here is the proposal that I have and here is how we"re gonna measure the results because I know results are important to you and are important to me too, so maybe we are gonna have a conversation for 50 minutes every two weeks so that we understand how the flow of communication is working, and if you are not happy or I"m not happy, we have the ability to make changes along the way. W: Right.M: Flexibility is the key in terms of getting these special accommodations because I might say I wanna work from home every Friday. But you know what, if there is a pressing business need,I will swap days. I will be here on that Friday, and so being flexible with this arrangement or this proposed change of schedule helps you get control of your life and keep the boss happy.What are the two people talking about?A.Seeking the middle ground in the labor dispute.B.Making employees happy without affecting productivity. √C.Changing one"s own attitudes towards the matter quietly.D.Experimenting with alternative approaches to the matter.解析:[听力原文]What is the bottom line for the bosses on the matter, according to the man?A.Offering benchmarks. √B.Giving up quietly.C.Saying it over and over again.D.Removing the skepticism raised by the boss.解析:[听力原文]What is the best solution to the issue being discussed in the conversation?A.Persevering is the key in terms of getting these special accommodations.B.Working from home is a pressing need for many members of the staff.C.Frankness is often a good policy in negotiating with bosses.D.Flexibility of schedule is an accommodation, not an entitlement. √解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true according to the conversation?A.Fellow employees. √B.Employer and employee.wyer and client.D.Co-producers.解析:[听力原文]What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?(分数:12.50)A.Three.B.Four.C.Eleven.D.Eighteen. √解析:[听力原文]Paris, France—A 68-year-old man has been arrested in France on suspicion of killing 18 people, most of them gay, prosecutor said yesterday. Nicholas Panard is suspected of killing 11 people in the eastern Alsace region, four in a neighboring region and three in the Paris area, the public prosecutor in the eastern town of Montbeliard said. Panard, who is gay, was arrested in the eastern city of Mulhouse. The murders took place between 1998 and 2006.Tokyo, Japan—Japan"s upper house of parliament voted yesterday to halt the country"s air force transport mission in Iraq, intensifying the opposition bloc"s standoff with the government over Tokyo"s role in peacekeeping missions abroad. The opposition-controlled upper house approved the Democratic Party of Japan"s bill to halt the mission in a vote 133-103 during a plenary session. However, the legislation is expected to be voted down when it goes to the more powerful lower house, where the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has enough votes to override the upper chamber"s decision.United Nations—Disaster-prone Bangladesh is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, which could worsen water scarcity and force mass displacement, the United Nations said yesterday. The UN Development Program in its latest report warned that climate change will hitthe world"s poorest countries by breaking down agricultural systems, worsening water scarcity, increasing risks of diseases and triggering mass displacement due to recurring floods and storms. The report said more than 70 million Bangladeshis, 22 million Vietnamese, and 6 million Egyptians could be affected by global warming-related flooding.Washington, US—US President George W. Bush invited Israeli and Palestinian leaders to the White House to renew long-stalled peace talks yesterday but faced deep skepticism over chances for a deal before he leaves office. Bush would bring together Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas one day after a 44-nation conference where both pledged to try to forge a peace treaty by the end of 2008 that would create a Palestinian state. The White House talks were expected to wrap up three days of intense Middle East diplomacy that underscored Bush"s aim of achieving in his final 14 months in office what has eluded US administrations for decades.Toronto, Canada—Online shoppers reached a record this week as Canadian retailers cut prices as much as 60 percent to lure shoppers returning to work after the Thanksgiving holiday. ComScore Inc said sales on retailers" websites rose 21 percent to $733 million on November 26, the first Monday after Thanksgiving, as , Best Buy Co and Circuit City Stores Inc ran online promotions for high-definition televisions and leather jackets. Shoppers sought bargains in the face of rising gasoline prices and the worst housing slump since at least 1991. Companies count on November and December for 20 percent of their profits, and they used lower prices to get consumers into stores and onto websites to start the Canadian holiday shopping season.How many people was Nicholas Ponard suspected to have killed when he was arrested?A.To intensify Tokyo"s role in peacekeeping missions abroad.B.To stop the country"s air force transport mission in Iraq. √C.To override the lower house"s decision.D.To approve the Democratic Party"s bill to continue the mission.解析:[听力原文]What did Japan"s upper house of parliament vote to do yesterday?A.Worsening water scarcity.B.Increasing risks of diseases.C.Triggering mass displacement.D.Reducing the population in Asia. √解析:[听力原文]There might be several disastrous consequences due to global climate change. Which of the following is NOT one of the consequences mentioned in the news?A.To resume peace talks which have been halted for a long time. √B.To forge and sign a peace treaty pledged by both sides.C.To dispel his skepticism over chances for a deal before he leaves office.D.To open a 44-nation conference over the Middle East issue.解析:[听力原文]Why did President Bush invite Israeli and Palestinian leaders to the White House?A.60%.B.26%.C.21%. √D.20%.解析:[听力原文]By what percentage did sales on retailers" websites increase on November 26, the first Monday after Thanksgiving?(分数:12.50)A.Dressing styles throughout the world.B.Taking a journey to Sri Lanka in South Asia.C.Life of a native Sri Lankan now living in California.D.Traditional dress in the interviewee"s home country. √解析:[听力原文]M: Today we continue our series "Traditional Dress throughout the World." Our journey takes us to Sri Lanka. Shanika De Silva, a native Sri Lankan now living in Los Angeles, California, shares her thoughts on traditional dress in her home country. Shanika, thanks for joining us today. W: My pleasure.M: First of all, I"d like to ask you. What"s the traditional clothing in Sri Lanka?W: Well, for women it"s a sari. It"s a long piece of cloth that"s wrapped around your waist. And then it goes over your shoulder.M: And do most women in Sri Lanka wear saris?W: Most of the older women wear a sari every day. The younger women tend to wear dresses or pants or something.M: Why don"t the younger women wear saris?W: Well, I guess some of them feel that the saris are hot and difficult to walk in...because they"re long.M: Sounds like saris aren"t very practical.W: Some people feel that way. Also, many younger women think saris are old-fashioned. They"re great for formal occasions, but if you"re hanging out with friends, you want something more modern. M: So younger women want to be more modern.W: Actually, I shouldn"t say all younger women. It depends on your family history. You see, there are two main groups of people in Sri Lanka, the Sinhalese and the Tamils. Then there are some other ethnic groups, like the Sri Lankans, who are part European. The women who are part European tend to wear Western clothing because they have relatives who wear Western clothing. But the women who are Sinhalese or Tamil tend to be more traditional.M: Because they didn"t have that Western influence?W: Right!M: So you"re saying that family background can influence the way you dress.W: Yes, I think it does.M: We"ve been talking about what women wear. How about men? Do they have traditional clothing? W: The men, I guess, used to wear a sarong. It"s a long piece of cloth that"s wrapped around the waist.M: You say "used to." Don"t they wear them anymore?W: People who live in the countryside still wear sarongs. But in the city, men wear pants and shirts. They only wear sarongs to relax at home.M: Interesting!...Can I switch gears and ask you a personal question?W: Sure!M: Is traditional clothing important to you?W: It"s funny, because when I was a kid growing up in Sri Lanka, I didn"t want to wear saris. But now that I"m older, I like to wear them sometimes. Like my wedding...I wore a white sari for my wedding.M: Why has your attitude changed, do you think?W: I guess when you"re older you can see the value in it more. When you"re younger, you"re more interested in being in style... wearing Levis and stuff like that. Now I think about saris as something unique from my culture. It"s nice to have something different to wear, and in the US, a sari is really exotic.M: It certainly is! Well, unfortunately, our time"s up. Thanks for talking with us, Shanika.W: You"re welcome!What"s the main topic of this interview?A.Saris are not practical.B.Saris are old-fashioned.C.Saris are not cheap. √D.Saris are hot and difficult to walk in.解析:[听力原文]There are several reasons why the younger women don"t wear saris in Sri Lanka. Which of the following is NOT one of their reasons?cation.B.Family background. √C.Friends people make.D.Countries they have been to.解析:[听力原文]According to the interviewee, which of the following factors also affects the way people dress in Sri Lanka?A.Men in the countryside used to wear sarongs.B.Men in the city wear sarongs to relax at home. √C.Men wear pants and shirts now, never sarongs.D.Men wear sarongs only on formal occasions.解析:[听力原文]What can we learn from the interview about men"s clothing in Sri Lanka?A.Because she sees more value in saris. √B.Because she has married an American.C.Because she wants to be in style.D.Because she likes to appear really exotic.解析:[听力原文]Why has the interviewee"s attitude towards clothing changed?(分数:12.50)A.Your circumstances.B.Your experience and qualifications.C.The sort of job you"re seeking.D.Your family background. √解析:[听力原文]Today I"m going to talk about where to look for a job in Australia. Your method of job hunting obviously depends on your circumstances, experience and qualifications, and the sort of job you"re seeking.First, you may obtain copies of Australian daily newspapers, all of which contain "positions vacant" sections, including job advertisements dedicated to particular industries or professions on certain days. Most local and national newspapers are available in the reading rooms of local libraries in Australia, so you don"t usually need to buy them. Jobs are also advertised in industry and trade newspapers and magazines. Australian newspapers are available in some countries from international news agencies, as well as in Australian embassies and consulates.By networking, you may get together with like-minded people to discuss business, and it is a popular way of making business and professional contacts in Australia. It can be particularly successful for executives, managers and professionals when job hunting.You may apply to international and national recruiting agencies acting for Australian companies. Agencies mainly recruit executives and key managerial and technical staff, and some have officesoverseas, for example, in the UK.You may place an advertisement in the "situations wanted" section of a national newspaper in Australia or a local newspaper in the area where you wish to work. If you"re a member of a recognized profession or trade, you could place an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine dedicated to your profession or a particular industry.One effective way is to ask acquaintances, friends and relatives working in Australia whether they know of an employer looking for someone with your experience and qualifications. If you"re already in Australia, contact or join expatriate groups, professional organizations, social clubs and societies, particularly local ones.The most effective way, according to my experience, is to apply in person to Australian companies. Always obtain a job offer in writing and a contract; steer clear of an employer who won"t provide them. An official job entitles you to accident insurance, official protection from exploitation, redundancy payments, state pension, superannuation and unemployment benefit, among others. Your best chance of obtaining some jobs in Australia is to apply in person, when success is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. When looking for a job for which no special qualifications or experience are required, it isn"t necessarily what you know, but who you know. Many companies don"t advertise but rely on attracting workers by word of mouth and their own vacancy boards. Always leave your name and address with a prospective employer and a telephone number where you can be contacted, particularly if a job may become vacant at short notice. Advertise the fact that you"re looking for a job with acquaintances, friends and relatives, and anyone you come into contact with who may be able to help.Job hunting may depend on several things according to the talk. Which of the following is NOT one of these things?A.In the Chamber of Commerce.B.In office buildings.C.In newspapers and magazines. √D.In recruiting agencies.解析:[听力原文]Where are jobs advertised in Australia according to the talk?A.By applying to recruiting agencies.B.By networking. √C.By joining a professional organization.D.By leaving your name with a potential employer.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following methods is particularly successful for executives and professionals in job hunting?A.Employees" organizations. √B.Expatriate groups.C.Professional organizations.D.Social clubs and societies.解析:[听力原文]If you"re already in Australia, you can contact or join several organizations to help you to look for a job. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the talk?A.To ask acquaintances and friends working in Australia.B.To enquire of Australian companies by telephone.C.To apply in person to Australian companies. √D.To apply to international recruiting agencies.解析:[听力原文]What is the most effective way to apply for a job?三、B(总题数:4,分数:50.00)(分数:12.50)A.A town built on the concept of new urbanism. √B.The set of the movie The Truman Show.C.The Walt Disney Company in Central Florida.D.An American Studies project at New York University.解析:[听力原文]W: Remember the setting for the movie The Truman Show? It looked like a nice place to live. Well, for the most part it wasn"t a set, the town actually exists, and it was built on the concept of "new urbanism"—the idea of using architecture and planning to nurture civic ties and to encourage interaction between neighbors. In Central Florida, the Walt Disney Company is running its own experiment in new urbanism. "a town called Celebration." Andrew Ross is a professor of American Studies at New York University. He spent a year living in Celebration, getting to know the town and its people. Now, Professor Ross, could you say something about this7M: The town more or less borrows very heavily from new urbanist principles—that"s the town planning movement that is pledged to create environmentally friendly alternatives to sprawl and to create communities around people rather than automobiles. But, many aspects of that kind of design of town are really aimed at maximizing social interaction between residents.W: And from your point of view these would be laudable goals. I mean you go to some horrible sprawl communities in places like Southern California and you"ll see houses that only present garage doors to the street and a community setup where you absolutely have to drive to every single place and no one ever sees each other.M: And what makes Celebration unique; there are many things that make Celebration unique, but one of them is the very high level of media scrutiny. By the time I got there to spend my year in Celebration, this was a community of folks who were already the most scrutinized people on the planet, and that generated a very high level of performance anxiety among the folks living there. Really, that trickled down all the way from the Disney boardrooms to the school restrooms, ceaselessly assessing how the community was doing, whether it was creating a vibrant sense of interaction and participation, and whether it was being a success or a failure.W: Now despite all the planning that went into Celebration it evolved in what turned out to be unpredictable ways; a lot of people were disappointed there, some people less disappointed. M: A lot of folks who moved in there had very high expectations, a goodly number of them were Disney-philes who had been accustomed to high levels of customer satisfaction from the company in their vacation experiences. Obviously those high expectations would be inevitably thwarted at some level. But most folks, and we are talking about a self-selecting group of pioneers who moved in there, were people who had moved from the cheerless isolation of a lot of other suburban places, were very hungry for community, very much looking for a town where they could fully participate and create and define the sense of community there.W: What about the attempts of the planners to engineer a community where there would be a mixture of incomes? Was that effective?M: Initially it was effective, and it is highly unusual in the American housing landscape to find fairly pricey houses just a spit away from multi-family rental apartment buildings. You just don"t find that anywhere in the American housing landscape. The problem is that a lot of new urbanist towns like Celebration become commercially successful, and Celebration has indeed been that. What happens is the housing prices rise and the low-income folks can"t afford to live there anymore. That"s already beginning to happen; there were working class people who I knew in Celebration who had moved in there as pioneers and Lord knows how they made ends meet, but they did. Certainlyit wasn"t cheap to live in town, but increasingly those lower income folks won"t be able to afford that.About which of the following is Professor Ross being interviewed?A.Creating environmentally friendly settings.B.Planning communities around people rather than automobiles.C.Designing towns to encourage interactions between residents.D.Going along with practical building trends to sprawl. √解析:[听力原文]Which of the following is NOT promised by new urbanist principles?A.Performance anxiety among the town folks.B.The Disney boardroom"s plan of investment.C.The very high level of media scrutiny. √D.A vibrant sense of interaction and participation.解析:[听力原文]What, among many other things, makes the town of Celebration unique?A.It turned out to be a complete failure for many residents.B.It was a big commercial success for project developers. √C.It evolved in ways exactly as predicted by planners.D.It provided a fairly typical American housing landscape.解析:[听力原文]What can we probably tell about Celebration from the interview?A.They are financially capable to make both ends meet living there.B.They have high expectations for a quiet community of isolation.C.Some are disappointed but many more are happy with the community.D.Some have high incomes and others are working class folks. √解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true about those who had moved into Celebration?(分数:12.50)A.At least 11.B.At least 57.C.At least 106. √D.At least 175.解析:[听力原文]New Deli, India—Indian health officials say a dengue fever outbreak has claimed at least 106 lives. Officials say more than 57 hundred people in 11 Indian states have been affected by the fever since early September. India"s capital, New Delhi, is the worst hit. Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. It can cause a severe, flu-like illness and can lead to internal bleeding. Outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses are common in India during and after the monsoon season, which ends in September.London, UK—Pushed up by soaring oil prices, Britain"s trade deficit surged to a record high in the summer, but analysts predicted a slowly improving imbalance in the months ahead. The current account trade deficit increased 2.8 percent to an all-time high of 118.6 billion pounds in the July-September quarter; the trade department reported Monday that third-quarter deficit was equal to 6.8 percent of the total economy, up from 5.5 percent of gross domestic product in the second quarter.Gaza City, Palestine—Palestinian gunmen in Gaza have kidnapped a Spanish photographer working for the Associated Press. Emilio Morenatti was abducted early Tuesday morning in Gaza City as he left an apartment building to get into an A.P. car. The driver of the car says four maskedgunmen restrained him and shoved Morenatti into a white Volkswagen and drove away. No one has claimed responsibility so far.Johannesburg, South Africa—The hunting of lions and other big cats bred in captivity purely to die at the barrel of a gun will be outlawed under legislation that comes into force next year, the government said Wednesday. The Department of the Environment said the new regulations will make it illegal for anyone to kill large predators raised in an enclosed reserve to blunt their survival instincts. It said it would also ban the shooting of lions, cheetahs and leopards in a controlled environment, where hunters have an unfair advantage over the beasts, as well as forbidding the killing of tranquilized animals.Hawaii, US—The US Pacific state of Hawaii has been declared a disaster area after a strong earthquake early Sunday, causing damage but no serious injuries. The disaster declaration by Hawaii"s governor allows her to mobilize the state"s National Guard and makes Hawaii eligible for federal emergency funds.The US Geological Survey says Sunday"s six-point-six magnitude earthquake was centered in the Pacific Ocean just off the sparsely-populated west coast of the island of Hawaii, the largest in the archipelago.The quake was felt in Honolulu, 250 kilometers away on the chain"s most populated island of Oahu. The earthquake triggered landslides, and damaged numerous roads, bridges and buildings. Airports were closed to outgoing flights. Widespread electric outages across the state make communications difficult.How many lives has the dengue fever outbreak claimed in India?A.The trade deficit hit an all-time high in the previous quarter. √B.The rise in gross domestic product was equal to 6.8 percent in the third quarter.C.The imbalance between imports and exports improved from July to September.D.The rate of the British currency against the US dollar surged to a record high.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements best describes Britain"s current economic situation?A.A car bomb was exploded near the Associated Press office.B.A Spanish businessman was kidnapped by unidentified armed men.C.A dealer in Volkswagen cars was arrested by Palestinian police.D.An A.P. photographer was taken away by masked gunmen. √解析:[听力原文]What is reported to have happened in Gaza City early Tuesday morning?A.Dealing in lions and other big cats will be restrained.B.Killing large predators bred in captivity will be made illegal. √C.The big game hunting will be outlawed throughout the whole country.D.Tranquilizing animals in a controlled environment will be forbidden.解析:[听力原文]What do the new regulations stipulate according to the South African Department of the Environment?A.The governor mobilized the state"s National Guard at short notice.B.The earthquake caused extensive damage and serious injuries.C.The state received federal emergency funds immediately after the quake.nd and air traffic, and communications were considerably affected. √解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true about Hawaii"s disaster early Sunday?(分数:12.50)A.The level of crime is rising.B.He sees a lot of TV violence recently.。

翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题

翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题

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翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题Crime control is a pretty complex question, the first step, of course, is deterrence to stop people from committing crime in the first place. That involves the economy. Are there enough jobs for everyone? There should be. And social structure, are there enough support system? And so on. When people are convicted, and put in prison, then the goal should be to have reform programs inside prisons. So th ey want person comes out, they don’t return to a life of crime. If the education program and drug treatment program have been cut, convicted criminals are not being reformed.译文:如何控制犯罪率是一个十分复杂的问题。

首先,当然要防止犯罪行为的发生。

包括从经济方面来说,是否有足够的工作提供给所有人?这个是应该要保证的;从社会机构来说,是否有足够的社会保障体系?等等。

而一旦人们犯了罪,被关进监狱了,那么监狱里就需要有改造计划,可以让这些人出狱之后,不再回到犯罪生涯。

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听写题(五)

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听写题(五)

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听写题(五)(总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、Spot Dictation(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、A(总题数:1,分数:50.00)Today"s topic is the heather moors of Scotland. It"s a sight that is 1 itself: the heather blooming on the moors 2 . But it is one that is becoming far less common. Rather alarmingly, the moors 3 , and nowadays only 4 is covered with heather, whereas in the not too distant past, this area was much greater, in the 1940s there was 5 heather than there is today.Why should any of this matter? Aside from the fact that 6 , does heather have any other value? The answer must be an emphatic yes. First of all, 7 would be very hard pressed to survive without it. In fact, twenty-one species are 8 . Secondly, the heather moors provide the backdrop for certain sports such as deer stalking, which constitute 9 for the rural economy. Thirdly, this small bushy plant features prominently among 10 , and as is the case in many countries today, tourism is an important source of revenue 11 .So, if the heather moors are 12 to Scotland, why have they been allowed to shrink so drastically? To a certain extent, the damage is due to mismanagement and 13 on the part of landowners: 14 is one of the major factors that have contributed to 15 of the heather moors. On top of that, large tracts have been cleared so that 16 .It is becoming increasingly obvious that something should be done to 17 as soon as possible. Now, there is no disputing the fact that 18 over a long period has been one of the main causes of the problem, so there is no reason why 19 to manage the heather moors properly shouldn"t likewise bring positive results. Such programmes have recently got under way in certain areas, although it could be several years before 20 .Today"s topic is the heather moors of Scotland. It"s a sight that is 1 itself: the heather blooming on the moors 2 . But it is one that is becoming far less common. Rather alarmingly, the moors 3 , and nowadays only 4 is covered with heather, whereas in the not too distant past, this area was much greater, in the 1940s there was 5 heather than there is today.Why should any of this matter? Aside from the fact that 6 , does heather have any other value? The answer must be an emphatic yes. First of all, 7 would be very hard pressed to survive without it. In fact, twenty-one species are 8 . Secondly, the heather moors provide the backdrop for certain sports such as deer stalking, which constitute 9 for the rural economy. Thirdly, this small bushy plant features prominently among 10 , and as is the case in many countries today, tourism is an important source of revenue 11 .So, if the heather moors are 12 to Scotland, why have they been allowed to shrink so drastically? To a certain extent, the damage is due to mismanagement and 13 on the part of landowners: 14 is one of the major factors that have contributed to 15 of the heather moors. On top of that, large tracts have been cleared so that 16 .It is becoming increasingly obvious that something should be done to 17 as soon as possible. Now, there is no disputing the fact that 18 over a long period has been one of the main causes of the problem, so there is no reason why 19 to manage the heather moors properly shouldn"t likewise bring positive results. Such programmes have recently got under way in certain areas, although it could be several years before 20 .(分数:50.00)解析:a symbol of Scotland [听力原文]Today"s topic is the heather moors of Scotland. It"s a sight that is a symbol of Scotland itself, the heather blooming on the moors in all its purple glory. But it is one that is becoming farless common. Rather alarmingly, the moors have shrunk drastically, and nowadays only about a tenth of the land is covered with heather, whereas in the not too distant past, this area was much greater, in the 1940s there was twenty-five percent more heather than there is today.Why should any of this matter? Aside from the fact that it looks picturesque, does heather have any other value? The answer must be an emphatic yes. First of all, quite a number of rare birds would be very hard pressed to survive without it. In fact, twenty-one species are associated solely with heather. Secondly, the heather moors provide the backdrop for certain sports such as deer stalking, which constitute an important source of income for the rural economy. Thirdly, this small bushy plant features prominently among the country"s tourist attractions, and as is the case in many countries today, tourism is an important source of revenue for Scotland"s economy. So, if the heather moors are of such great value to Scotland, why have they been allowed to shrink so drastically? To a certain extent, the damage is due to mismanagement and a short-sighted attitude on the part of landowners, overgrazing by sheep is one of the major factors that have contributed to the deterioration of the heather moors. On top of that, large tracts have been cleared so that trees could be planted.It is becoming increasingly obvious that something should be done to halt this decline as soon as possible. Now, there is no disputing the fact that abuse of the land over a long period has been one of the main causes of the problem, so there is no reason why large-scale projects to manage the heather moors properly shouldn"t likewise bring positive results. Such programmes have recently got under way in certain areas, although it could be several years before the results become apparent.解析:in all its purple glory解析:have shrunk drastically解析:about a tenth of the land解析:twenty-five percent more解析:it looks picturesque解析:quite a number of rare birds解析:associated solely with heather解析:an important source of income解析:the country"s tourist attractions解析:for Scotland"s economy解析:of such great value解析:a short-sighted attitude解析:overgrazing by sheep解析:the deterioration解析:trees could be planted解析:halt this decline解析:abuse of the land解析:large-scale projects解析:the results become apparent三、B(总题数:1,分数:50.00)The euro was established 10 years ago. On its 10th anniversary, we"re in the midst of 1 . You may ask. Has the euro, which was controversial when it was established, helped Europe and the world 2 ?That"s a really good question, because the euro as you say was not only controversial, it was 3 . The idea of a bunch of countries getting together, pooling their sovereignty to 4 rather than having a currency imposed when they get conquered or something, was very new and still 5 elsewhere. The short answer is yes. For the euro"s own members and for the system of the world as a whole, the euro has been a good thing and 6 . Countries in the eurozone, particularly countries likeGreece, Italy and Portugal, which would have seen 7 shoot through the roof and capital flee out of them, have had very little of that as 8 . Their interest rates have 9 but nothing like they would have if these countries 10 . By the same token, 11 —Germany, France, and so on—are suffering less from 12 of their neighbor countries and their closest trading partners because 13 .On a global perspective, it"s a little less of 14 . There has certainly been no harm from the euro, and it has been 15 . It probably helps maintain a general sense of 16 in the world. The reason I"m just being a little bit hesitant, and this is the theme of our new book, is that we feel the euro could 17 , both regionally to help those European countries outside the euro area, particularly in crisis 18 , and globally in terms of backing up and in some ways partnering or even 19 in global leadership. That"s where we feel 20 .The euro was established 10 years ago. On its 10th anniversary, we"re in the midst of 1 . You may ask. Has the euro, which was controversial when it was established, helped Europe and the world 2 ?That"s a really good question, because the euro as you say was not only controversial, it was 3 . The idea of a bunch of countries getting together, pooling their sovereignty to 4 rather than having a currency imposed when they get conquered or something, was very new and still 5 elsewhere. The short answer is yes. For the euro"s own members and for the system of the world as a whole, the euro has been a good thing and 6 . Countries in the eurozone, particularly countries like Greece, Italy and Portugal, which would have seen 7 shoot through the roof and capital flee out of them, have had very little of that as 8 . Their interest rates have 9 but nothing like they would have if these countries 10 . By the same token, 11 —Germany, France, and so on—are suffering less from 12 of their neighbor countries and their closest trading partners because 13 .On a global perspective, it"s a little less of 14 . There has certainly been no harm from the euro, and it has been 15 . It probably helps maintain a general sense of 16 in the world. The reason I"m just being a little bit hesitant, and this is the theme of our new book, is that we feel the euro could 17 , both regionally to help those European countries outside the euro area, particularly in crisis 18 , and globally in terms of backing up and in some ways partnering or even 19 in global leadership. That"s where we feel 20 .(分数:50.00)解析:a global financial crisis [听力原文]The euro was established 10 years ago. On its 10th anniversary, we"re in the midst of a global financial crisis. You may ask. Has the euro, which was controversial when it was established, helped Europe and the world cope with the crisis?That"s a really good question, because the euro as you say was not only controversial, it was totally new territory. The idea of a bunch of countries getting together, pooling their sovereignty to create a new currency rather than having a currency imposed when they get conquered or something, was very new and still hasn"t been replicated elsewhere,The short answer is yes. For the euro"s own members and for the system of the world as a whole, the euro has been a good thing and has performed very well. Countries in the eurozone, particularly countries like Greece, Italy and Portugal, which would have seen their interest rates shoot through the roof and capital flee out of them, have had very little of that as members of the euro area. Their interest rates have gone up somewhat but nothing like they would have if these countries had dropped out. By the same token, the major economies within Europe—Germany, France, and so on—are suffering less from competitive devaluations or depreciations of their neighbor countries and their closest trading partners because they"re in the eurozone.On a global perspective, it"s a little less of a slam dunk. There has certainly been no harm from the euro, and it has been a story of relative stability. It probably helps maintain a general sense of price stability in the world. The reason I"m just being a little bit hesitant, and this is the theme of our new book, is that we feel the euro could play a much more important role,both regionally to help those European countries outside the euro area, particularly in crisis in Eastern Europe, and globally in terms of backing up and in some ways partnering or even rivaling a bit the dollar in global leadership. That"s where we feel the euro is letting us down.解析:cope with the crisis解析:totally new territory解析:create a new currency解析:hasn"t been replicated解析:has performed very well解析:their interest rates解析:members of the euro area解析:gone up somewhat解析:had dropped out解析:the major economies within Europe解析:competitive devaluations or depreciations解析:they"re in the eurozone解析:a slam dunk解析:a story of relative stability解析:price stability解析:play a much more important role解析:in Eastern Europe解析:rivaling a bit the dollar解析:the euro is letting us down。

2021英语翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题

2021英语翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题

2021英语翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题(1) American mythology loves nothing more than the reluctant hero: the man -- it is usually a man -- whose natural talents have destined him for more than obliging obscurity. George Washington, we are told, was a leader who would have preferred to have been a farmer. Thomas Jefferson, a writer. Martin Luther King, Jr., a preacher. These men were roused from lives of perfunctory achievement, our legends have it, not because they chose their own exceptionalism, but because we, the people, chose it for them. We -- seeing greatness in them that they were too humble to observe themselves -- conferred on them uncommon paths. Historical circumstance became its own call of duty, and the logic of democracy proved itself through the answer.在美式神话中, 主角通常是那些不知不觉中成为的英雄: 一般而言,他就是一个人, 因禀赋异常, 注定此生不能默默无闻。

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英语翻译高级口译-听译题(一)

英语翻译高级口译-听译题(一)(总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、{{B}}Sentence Translation{{/B}}(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、{{B}}A{{/B}}(总题数:1,分数:20.00)(分数:20.00)(1).______(分数:2.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案:(该报告强调,如果对数学和自然科学的学习和造诣等方面的重点教育成果进行评估,澳大利亚可能会落后于芬兰、日本和韩国等国家。

)解析:[听力原文] The paper highlights that Australia is at risk of falling behind countries such as Finland, Japan and Korea when it comes to measuring key education outcomes in areas including math and science learning and attainment.(2).______(分数:2.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案:(为解决这个问题,报告列出了整改学校教育的五点方案,旨在使澳大利亚的全体年轻人能接触世界先进的教育体制。

)解析:[听力原文] In responding to this challenge, the paper identifies a five-point plan to overhaul school education so that every young Australian has access to a world-leading education system.(3).______(分数:2.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案:(澳大利亚工商会主席迈克尔·钱尼说:“尽管我们全社会在组建、运作和交流方面发生了深远的变化,但是我们的学校体制在许多方面仍停留在20世纪60年代的水平。

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上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(一)

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(一)(总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、Listening Comprehension(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、A(总题数:4,分数:50.00)(分数:12.50)A.A courier for a tour operator.B.An agent for models.C.An agency manager.D.A personal assistant. √解析:[听力原文]M: Hello. My name is Hudson. Dick Hudson.W: I am Pamela Gable.M: Well, take a seat, please. Miss Gable, it is Miss, isn"t it? Well, let me just check that I"ve got these particulars right. Your surname is Gable, spelt G-A-B-L-E, and your first names are Pamela Ann; fine. You live at 147 Collingdon Road, Croydon. Your telephone number is 2468008. You were born on July the 18th 1975, and—that"s about it, OK? Fine, let"s see, what are you working with at the moment?W: I"m personal assistant to the manager of a modeling agency.M: Oh, really? And what does that involve?W: A bit of everything, really. I have to keep the accounts, write a few letters, answer the telephone, and that sort of thing.M: You work with people a lot, do you?W: Oh, yes. I have to look after all the models who work for us, you know, keep them happy, lend an understanding ear to their heartaches, you know.M: Have you ever done anything to do with hotels or conferences, hotel management, for instance? W: No, not really. I did work for a short time as a courier for a tour operator, taking foreigners on guided tours of London. Perhaps that"s the sort of thing you mean?M: Yes I think it is. Do you speak any foreign languages?W: Yes, I do. I speak French and Italian. You see, I spent several years abroad when I was younger. M: Oh, did you? That"s very interesting, and what about any exams you"ve taken?W: Well, I left school at 16. You know, there didn"t seem to be any point in staying on somehow;I was sure I could learn much more by getting a job and a bit of experience and independence. M: So you have no formal qualification at all? I see. Well, I don"t suppose it matters.W: Um, I was wondering if perhaps you could tell me a bit more about the job? You know, it said in the ad that you wanted a go-ahead girl with a car and imagination, but that"s not very much to go on.M: No, it isn"t. Well, we run conferences, and your job as conference coordinator would be, well, much the same as the one you have now, I suppose. Meeting people, transporting them from one place to another, making sure they"re comfortable, a bit of telephoning, and so on.W: It sounds just the sort of thing I want to do.M: There is the question of salary, of course.W: Well, my present salary is 18,000, so I couldn"t accept any less than that, especially if I have to use my car.M: Ah! We have something like 15,000 in mind, plus of course a generous allowance for the car. But look, if I were you, I"d take a quick look round the office here, see if I like the look of the people who work here.What is the woman"s present job?A.To keep the accounts.B.To write letters and answer the telephone.C.To organize business trips and conferences. √D.To look after the models and keep them happy.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following is NOT part of the woman"s present job?A.Spanish and French.B.French and Italian. √C.Italian and English.D.English and Spanish.解析:[听力原文]What foreign languages does the woman speak?A.Around 15,000.B.No less than 18,000. √C.Somewhere between 20,000 and 22,000.D.At least 25,000.解析:[听力原文]What salary does the woman expect from her prospective employer?A.She has a university degree in accounting and economics.B.She is in her early twenties.C.She is applying for the job of a conference coordinator. √D.She has adequate formal qualifications for the job.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true about the woman according to the conversation?(分数:12.50)A.Corporate executives are confident in the stock market trends.B.Investors in general believe that the outlook for profits is worsening.C.Some major company executives are selling more shares than buying. √D.The US stock market is expanding at a 5.6 percent annual rate this year.解析:[听力原文]New York, United States—Stock sales by America"s corporate chieftains exceeded purchases last month by the widest margin since 1987, suggesting they do not share the confidence of investors who sent the Standard & Poor"s 500 Index to a six-year high.Executives including Microsoft Corp"s Bill Gates, Google Inc"s Eric Schmidt and Kohl"s Corp"s William Kellogg in the aggregate sold US$63.18 of shares for every US dollar they bought in November, an analysis by Bloomberg of data from the Washington Service research firm showed. That"s the highest since at least January 1987.Stocks have rallied even as analysts forecast that a streak of average profit growth above 10 percent for S&P 500 companies will end this quarter. The US economy expanded at a 2.2 percent annual rate in the third quarter, down from the 5.6 percent pace in the first quarter.Cape Canaveral, United States—After a fiery ascent that turned night into day, space shuttle Discovery and its crew headed to the International Space Station yesterday to rewire the orbital outpost.Astronauts in orbit yesterday inspected the shuttle for potentially critical heat shield damage. Discovery will dock with the space station today, and the intricate work will begin. Three complicated spacewalks are planned to rewire the space station from a temporary to a permanent power source.NASA had to beat the odds to get off the launch pad on Saturday in the first night-time launch in four years. After only a 30 percent chance of good weather earlier in the day and a 2-hour delay in fuelling, Discovery streaked through a moonless sky at 01:47 GMT yesterday.United Nations, New York—The head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime yesterday called for a global political decision to fight against corruption, and urged world governments to set up task forces."People around the world must do more to fight corruption. We need a political decision," Antonio Maria Costa told the first session of a conference of parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption.The convention, the first legally binding international tool to battle corruption, was adopted by the UN General Assembly in October 2003. Nearly 150 countries have signed the convention but only 80 have ratified it so far, according to the office.Moscow, Russia—Nine patients of a clinic for the mentally ill in Siberia died in a fire yesterday, a day after a blaze at a Moscow drug treatment centre killed 45, officials said.The fire in the psychiatric hospital in the town of Taiga in the Kemerovo region in central Siberia, about 3,500 kilometers east of Moscow, erupted shortly after midnight local time.Nine patients of the clinic died and 15 were hospitalized, said Valery Korchagin, a spokesman for the regional branch of Russia"s Emergency Situations Ministry.In the fire in Moscow early Saturday, 45 women died in a fire at a drug treatment centre when they were trapped behind locked gates and barred windows.The fire was likely caused by arson, a senior firefighter said.Hamburg, Germany—Traces of radiation found at two sites in Germany linked to a contact of poisoned former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko are likely the rare radioactive substance polonium-210, authorities said yesterday.Police said on Saturday that traces of alpha radiation had been found at properties in and near Hamburg used by the ex-wife and former mother-in-law of Dmitry Kovtun.The Russian businessman met Litvinenko in London on November 1, the day the former spy is believed to have fallen ill. Litvinenko was killed by polonium-210.Germany"s Federal Office for Radiation Protection said in a statement yesterday that "small traces of radioactive substances were detected, and there is a high degree of probability that this is polonium."What can we learn about the stock market in the US from the news report?A.To get inspected for potentially critical heat shield damage.B.To rewire the space station for a permanent power source. √C.To beat the odds to get off the launch pad in the first night- time launch.D.To make a fiery ascent that turns night into day.解析:[听力原文]What is the major mission of space shuttle Discovery during this trip?A.50.B.80. √C.150.D.180.解析:[听力原文]How many countries have ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption so far?A.Forty-five women were killed in the blaze at a drug treatment centre.B.The fire was not caused by arson according to a senior firefighter.C.Nine mentally ill patients died in the fire. √D.People were trapped behind locked gates and barred windows.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true about the fire in a town in central Siberia, Russia?A.Two detectives investigating the case had tested positive for traces of radiation.B.The ex-wife and the former mother-in-law of the spy were also poisoned.C.The Russian businessman who met the former spy in London has fallen ill.D.There is a high degree of probability that it is polonium that killed the spy. √解析:[听力原文]What did the German authorities find about the case of the former Russian spy being poisoned? (分数:12.50)A.An effective way to help us stay healthy.B.An attempt to eat away negative feelings. √C.Eating in response to a feeling of hunger.D.A health strategy recommended by the nutritionist.解析:[听力原文]W1: Some of us try to eat away the blues, nutritionist Joy Bauer is here with some strategies to help us get healthy. Joy, good to see you again.W2: Good to see you, Gillian.W1: So, you know, there"s emotional eating. It really is a problem, isn"t it?W2: Oh, the emotional eating is when you eat in response to feelings rather than hunger. Stress, anxiety, nervousness, and maybe you"ve had a fight with the spouse, or co-worker, and you head straight for the fridge. The truth is we all do it occasionally.W1: To a certain extent.W2: And that"s not necessarily problematic, but if you struggle with your weight, and you are regularly using food as a coping mechanism, it"s like rubbing salt in the wound.W1: Right, because you will feel bad, or even worse, after you did it.W2: You feel worse, and you are probably worse off emotionally than you were. That caused you to eat in the first place.W1: A vicious cycle.W2: Absolutely. There are some questions we should ask ourselves. That really can help you determine whether you are an emotional eater. First, do you reach for high-calorie food when you feel sorry for yourself, are high-calorie foods your reward after a difficult day? Do you feel stressed and then put food in your mouth without realizing it?W1: Some of us might answer yes to these questions.W2: Absolutely, if you answer yes to the majority of these questions, you are an emotional eater. And you should put a huge effort into stopping this behavior, because it is destructive to the psyche.W1: Do man and woman go for different kinds of food when they are looking for comfort?W2: It"s a great question, the number one food according to research in terms of comfort food for man and woman alike is ice cream.W1: Yes!W2: But it"s a vice. Women head straight for the sweets, cookies, chocolates, candies, and men go for man food, real food, macho food.W1: Yes?W2: Steak and mashed potatoes, big pasta and pizza.W1: One of the things you can do to help stop this is measure your hunger on a hunger scale. W2: That"s right. Awareness is huge, you wanna know if you are actually hungry or not, one being ravenous, and five being comfortably full. So before you reach for something, figure out. If you are four or five, avoid eating.W1: You say, if you feel like you have to eat something, eat healthy food first.W2: This is a great strategy. I call this three-food interference. And it has helped thousands of people. Before you get into anything unhealthy, first eat three healthy items. There"ve always got to be in your fridge a bowl of carrots, one apple and a container of yoghurt. After those three foods, if you still want to continue on, give yourself permission. But nine times out of ten, you are gonna fill up and you are gonna stop.What is emotional eating?A.People do emotional eating to struggle with their weight.B.Emotional eating is a big health problem for many of us.C.We are recommended to do emotional eating as a coping mechanism.D.We all do emotional eating occasionally to a certain extent. √解析:[听力原文]Which of the following is true about emotional eating?A.Mashed potatoes.B.Big pasta.C.Ice cream. √D.Cookies.解析:[听力原文]What is number one comfort food for man and woman alike?A.One.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five. √解析:[听力原文]What figure on a hunger scale indicates that you are comfortably full?A.Yoghurt.B.Apples.C.Chocolates. √D.Carrots.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following is NOT one of the healthy foods as recommended by the nutritionist? (分数:12.50)A.The health problems related to suntan. √B.Suntan and lighter-skinned people.C.Staying healthy and attractive.D.Getting a suntan in summer months.解析:[听力原文]Today I"m going to talk about the health problems related to suntan. Suntan is preferred by lighter-skinned people, especially during the summer months. They like to give their skin a nice natural bronze color with the help of sun tanning. Getting a natural tan is a sign of being healthy and being attractive. No wonder many people rush off to the beach at the onset of summer with their tanning lotions and laze away on a towel for hours on end. The result is a healthy tanned skin which people like to flaunt all day long.People often believe that a perfectly tanned skin improves their personality and the texture of their skin. However, it is not advisable to be in direct sunlight for a long time. Excess exposure of the skin to sunlight can actually damage the skin and is the leading cause of skin cancer all around the world. Moreover, in countries like Australia, the atmosphere does not filter the sun rays completely as the ozone layer in the atmosphere is depleting quickly. The ozone layer is responsible for filtering the harmful ultra-violet or UV rays of the sun that can damage the skinbeyond repair.So what does a tan mean? A tan refers to exposure of the skin to the rays of the sun for a considerable amount of time. The UV-B rays of the sun encourage the cells of the innermost layer of the skin to produce more melanin pigments which on their way to the outermost layer are tanned by the UV-A rays of the sun. As a result vitamin D3 is produced naturally under the sun. The vitamin helps protect the bone and also protects us from diseases like osteoporosis. The direct rays of the sun also make the immune system stronger against the invasion of germs and increase the body"s overall physical powers. It has a positive effect on the functioning of the heart and improves blood circulation. Common skin diseases like acne and neurodermatitis can be treated with ultra-violet light. These are just some of the many positive effects that the sun offers in the form of its ultra-violet rays.You should take the advice of experts if you would like to go for a natural suntan. Different skins react differently to sunlight. An expert opinion should be sought, especially in the beginning. Do not overdo a suntan, as excess exposure to the sun"s rays can prove to be harmful to your skin. Wear a suntan lotion when you go out in the open during summer. Do not sunbathe for more than once a day. Going to the beach or lying out in the sun once or twice a week is enough to maintain a good tan on the skin. Tanning in summer proves to be very beneficial as it prevents skin fatigue, prepares your skin for the long summer months ahead, builds a natural protection and produces a nice natural tan.What is the main topic of the speech?A.The texture of human skin.B.The vitamin D3 in the tissue.C.The ozone layer in the atmosphere. √D.The natural bronze color on the skin.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following is responsible for filtering the ultra-violet rays of the sun?A.Producing more melanin pigments.B.Helping protect the bone. √C.Nourishing the innermost layer of the skin.D.Resisting the invasion of germs.解析:[听力原文]What is the specific function of vitamin D3?A.Making one"s immune system stronger.B.Increasing the body"s overall physical power.C.Improving the functioning of the heart and blood circulation.D.Producing various types of vitamin naturally. √解析:[听力原文]The ultra-violet rays of the sun have several positive effects on human health. Which of the following is NOT one of these effects?A.Different skins react in similar ways to sunlight.B.The expert opinion is: Do not overdo a suntan. √C.Lying out in the sun twice a week is not enough to maintain a good tan.D.Tanning in summer causes skin fatigue and so proves to be very harmful.解析:[听力原文]What can we conclude from the speech?三、B(总题数:4,分数:50.00)(分数:12.50)A.The huge role some people play in transmitting ideas. √B.The transmission of epidemic diseases.C.Exceptional epidemic diseases in lower Manhattan.D.A small number of exceptionally talented people.解析:[听力原文]M: There is a small number of exceptional people who play a huge role in the transmission of epidemic ideas. I call them mavens, connectors, and salesmen.W: Say it again.M: Mavens, connectors, and salesmen. Connectors are the kind of people who know everybody. They have extraordinary social ties. Well, if I do this names test in the Manhattan phone book and you go down the list, every time you see a name you know, you give yourself a point. Well, most people score like 25 or 30. Someone scores 120 or 130. That kind of person is incredibly powerful in generating word-of-mouth epidemics. If they like something and get a hold of some idea, they can spread it five or six times further than the average person.W: Who are those people? What defines them?M: Well, these are extraordinarily social people with a lot of energy who are consumed by the task of getting to know people. Of meeting people, of keeping in touch with them. They make phone calls all day long.W: I"m afraid I"m one of them.M: This is not typical behavior. This is behavior that"s actually rare. Most of us don"t do that, and I"m someone who is not that way. I can"t start a word-of-mouth epidemic because I simply don"t know enough people. I can"t get it outside my own immediate circle of friends. Someone has friends all over the place. They can spread the news about a new restaurant or a new movie or something far and wide in a very, very short time.W: These are the connectors. Who are the mavens and who are the salesmen?M: The mavens are people who have specialized knowledge. If you examine why you make certain decisions, why you shop somewhere, why you go to a certain restaurant, you find that you are relying on the same person over and over again for recommendations. Those people I call mavens. My friend Ariel is a maven, who knows all about restaurants in lower Manhattan. If I want to know about the hot new restaurant I call Ariel. Well, all of Ariel"s friends call Ariel and if you go to restaurants in lower Manhattan and look around the room, you will see friends of Ariel. The restaurant market is an epidemic market, which is controlled by a group of Ariels. I don"t think there"re very many of them, there"re probably two dozen of them. That"s true of lots of things. That"s true of shopping and books and movies. If a maven gets together with a connector then you begin to see why a word-of-mouth epidemic might happen. Someone who knows everyone, in combination with someone who knows everything, is a really powerful connection.W: And then introduce the salesmen.M: Well those people are incredibly persuasive, and again, that"s a very rare and unusual trait. W: Leaves me out. You see, I connect but I can"t sell.M: Well, they"re separate categories. I"ve met with a guy, who is known as one of the greatest salesmen in America today. When you meet someone like that you begin to realize why trends happen. They happen because someone has this extraordinary natural ability to win you over. When they get a hold of an idea, they can really make it go a long way.What is the main topic of this conversation?A.They make phone calls all day long.B.They have extraordinary social ties.C.They are incredibly powerful in spreading ideas.D.They are great in selling consumer goods. √解析:[听力原文]Which of the following descriptions does NOT apply to connectors?A.They have specialized knowledge in many things. √B.They rely on others for recommendations.C.They make certain important decisions.D.They know about restaurants but not shopping or films.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements best defines the mavens?A.Connectors.B.Mavens. √C.Salesmen.D.Promoters.解析:[听力原文]According to the conversation, which of the following groups does the man"s friend Ariel belong to?A.They are incredibly persuasive.B.They act quite naturally.C.They have rare, unusual traits. √D.They are extraordinarily social.解析:[听力原文]What can we tell about all three groups of people?(分数:12.50)A.A trade show of the latest sporting goods is on display. √B.An event for team sports is held with the country"s best athletes.C.A spring market for cutting equipment and accessories is open.D.A business rendezvous is scheduled between VIPs and the best athletes.解析:[听力原文]Washington—All eyes are focusing in on Las Vegas as the sporting goods industry closes in on its first true industry gathering in years. The much-anticipated Spring Market will make its debut June 11-13 in Las Vegas, and the industry"s leading sporting goods companies will be on hand to display their latest gear.The exhibit floor will showcase the latest in athletic footwear, fitness-related equipment, accessories for fitness as well as spring team sports products. "In today"s trade show environment, the marketplace demands that we offer more than just the opportunity to promote new products," explained Tom Cove, President of Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. "We are committed to drive the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge and best practices to complement the action on the floor."Along with many of the industry"s most influential brands, a number of groups, associations, and media organizations within the sporting goods industry have decided to use the trade show as a business rendezvous.San Francisco, USA—Apple today introduced Safari 3, the world"s fastest and easiest-to-use Web browser for Windows PCs and Macs. Safari has always been the fastest browser on the Mac and now it"s the fastest browser on Windows, loading and drawing Web pages up to twice as fast as Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and up to 1.6 times faster than Mozilla Firefox 2. Safari 3 features easy-to-manage bookmarks, effortless browsing with easy-to-organize tabs and a built- in RSS reader to quickly scan the latest news and information.Other Safari features now available to Windows users include SnapBack, one-click access to an initial search query; resizable text fields; and private browsing to ensure that information about an individual"s browsing history isn"t stored.Afghanistan—Floods triggered by heavy rain killed 23 people and destroyed scores of houses in Afghanistan"s northeastern province of Badakhshan, the provincial governor said on Friday. Authorities were searching for missing people after the flooding, which hit on Thursday night in an area of the impoverished and mountainous province near the border with Tajikistan, China and Pakistan. After years of harsh drought, Afghanistan received much more snow and rain this year.Havana, Cuba—Two Cuban soldiers tried to hijack a passenger plane to escape to a foreign country with hostages on Monday but were arrested after killing an unarmed military officer on board, the government said. The soldiers, who had escaped from an army base where they were doing military service, hijacked a bus with passengers, took it to the domestic terminal of Havana airport and seized an empty passenger jet before dawn. They killed one of the hostages, an army lieutenant colonel, when he tried to stop the hijacking, but were then captured by a military unit, the government said in a statement.Toronto, Canada—The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a welcome addition to any piggy bank on Wednesday—a monster gold coin with a face value of C$1 million ($900,000) that it says is the world"s biggest, purest and highest denomination coin. The Canadian mint introduced the mega-coin, which is the size of an extra-large pizza and weighs in at 100 kg, alongside the one-ounce gold bullion coins it is mass-producing at its Ottawa plant. Originally designed to promote the new one-ounce coins, the colossal coin will be issued in a very limited quantity. While they have a C$1 million face value, the coins are worth twice that amount given the current gold price of $683.30 per ounce.What is happening in Las Vegas from June 11 to 13?A.Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and Mozilla Firefox 2.B.SnapBack, a private browser that does not store individual information.C.A built-in RSS reader to quickly scan the latest news and information.D.Safari 3, the world"s fastest and easiest-to-use Web browser. √解析:[听力原文]What has Apple introduced today?A.Heavy rain triggered floods which caused heavy casualties and damage. √B.Harsh drought had been going on for several years and killed some people.C.Twenty-three people were missing after a storm hit a village in the mountainous province.D.Authorities were searching for the people who had crossed the border from other countries. 解析:[听力原文]What happened in Afghanistan"s northeastern province of Badakhshan?A.Two soldiers hijacked a jet plane full of passengers in flight.B.The hijackers were captured after killing one of the hostages. √C.A military unit arrested the hijackers with no one injured or killed.D.The hijacked plane landed safely at an airport in a neighboring country.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true about the hijacking of a passenger plane in Cuba?A.$683.30.B.$900,000.C.C$1 million.D.C$2 million. √解析:[听力原文]What is the current worth of the mega-coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint?(分数:12.50)A.Closed to the public.B.Silent and empty. √C.Packed with tourists.D.Strangely crowded.解析:[听力原文]W: This is Nora White reporting for station KTFH in Florida. The sky is clear blue, and the ocean is deceptively calm here in southern Florida. It"s the kind of day when you would expect the beaches to be packed with tourists, enjoying the surf and sun. But the beaches are eerily silent, except for a few seagulls circling the waves. Traveling inland, though, you"ll find a totally different mood. Parking spaces are hard to find, and there are long lines at every checkout counter as people stock up on batteries, water bottles, and flashlights. You see, despite the calm weather now, people here are getting ready for a hurricane, the first of this hurricane season. Meteorologist Kyle James works for the weather service. Kyle, what can we expect in Homestead?M: Well, Nora. Hurricane Haley is about 70 miles off the coast, with winds reported to be up to 100 miles per hour. It has already damaged islands in the Caribbean. Notices warning residents and visitors to evacuate have been issued in several counties in southern Florida.W: So local residents and visitors are being warned to evacuate. They are going to leave. But some say they"re staying here to protect their houses. They say: We"ll be all right. Hurricanes are not usually as bad as they predict. Everyone panics and gets ready, but it"s never really a big deal.M: But authorities say people should stay informed and not second-guess the authorities. Despite reconnaissance aircraft, a sophisticated satellite, and radar used by the National Weather Service, forecasting the path of a hurricane is not an easy task. We input a lot of data into the computer to get a forecast, but there"s still an element of interpretation. Often the storm will change route or intensity unexpectedly. Folks have to realize that they can be very, very vulnerable. The worst thing is to be caught off guard.W: What can people do to prepare?M: Well, they can stock up on supplies. People should have plenty of water on hand, at least a couple of gallons per person, and more if possible. Sewers can back up, and water gets contaminated. You need food for at least three days, more if possible.W: Kyle, you also said people need a sturdy pair of work boots. Why?M: Yes. If your place has been damaged, you don"t want to be walking into anything dangerous when you come back. Snakes, for instance, get dislocated by the hurricane, just like people, and end up in unexpected places.W: A nasty surprise! One of my friends has her own plan. Well, they don"t live here. They"re down for a vacation with the kids—from Minnesota—no hurricanes there! Her husband and the kids are pretty excited, but honestly, I"m scared stiff! If we have to evacuate, I"ll be relieved. M: Most tourists aren"t prepared to face a hurricane. But if you plan to visit a coastal spot in the late summer, then you could hit some very foul weather.W: That"s right. The main thing for tourists is to know what plans or provisions the hotel has and what they can do if there"s a power outage or if the water"s bad. You need to know where you"re going if you have to leave, because roads get flooded, and highways get backed up...And, what about money?M: Sure. You might need additional cash. People forget that ATMs won"t work without power. W: So what"s your further advice for local residents?M: Well, whether you plan to stay or leave, all you can do is watch, wait, and try not to panic.How are the beaches in southern Florida at the present moment?A.New Mexico.B.Minnesota.。

英语高级口译考试真题听力

英语高级口译考试真题听力

英语高级口译考试真题听力英语高级口译考试真题听力英语高级口译资格证书第一阶段考试SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (30 minutes)Part A: Spot DictationDirections: In this part of the test,youwillhearapassageand read thesamepassage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear. the passage ONLY ONCE.The single markethas already had an enormous impact. Here inSpain there have been a greatnumberof _______________(1)andacquisitions where Frenchand Germancompanies have seen opportunities to enter a growing market. And as the barriers _______________(2) this has become more and more possible.As far as specific industries have been concerned, well, _______________(3), for example, is an industry which you would think was very _______________(4), but we haveseen over the last ten years how much different _______________(5) have changed, and this is very much a function of a single market. Frenchcompanies have been _______________(6) in this area. Theyve moved heavily into Spain and Italy and they have been largely responsible for marketing many _______________(7). Were seeing, in fact, southern eating habits moving north in Europe. _______________(8); we have yet to convince the Italians that eating British is preferable to eating Italian, but the move has been north to south _______________(9). Britain actually is one of the largest drinks producers in the world and Guinness has, for example, been very active in Spain _______________(10). So the food and drink industry has really opened out. With regard to _______________(11), we see a great deal more regulation of these companies because theyre obviously _______________(12). With electricity, youve got power plants giving off sulphur and all sorts of unpleasant things. _______________(13) everybodys ditching everything they don t want into the rivers, so theres more regulation now from Brussels. And there were also _______________(14) when the European markets opened up.Banking is an area where there has been a tremendous amount of activity with mergers between French and Spanish banks, _______________(15). Or if not full mergers, at least joint ventures. And there will be more of this to come. This was something _______________(16) some years ago: governments felt that the banking system was strategic to own economic development and therehad always been a very _______________(17). This has now changed. added to this there are controls on banks that have _______________(18), and indeed beyond Europe, in terms of their control of risk and exposure to poor credit quality. This is being applied worldwide and it is just a measure of how _______________(19) of industry is taking place. And there will certainly be _______________(20).Part B: LISTENING ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken only once. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following conversation.1. (A) For two years. (B) For one year.(C) For three or four months. (D) For five or six weeks.2. (A) To cook breakfasts. (B) to comb her daughters hair.(C) To water the garden. (D) To do sewing.3. (A) Theres too much work to do. (B) She doesnt get paid enough.(C) She hasnt got a desk or a telephone. (D) Her office is too small.4. (A) In three months time. (B) In November.(C) Next month. (D) Two weeks from now.5. (A) She is a female Welsh MP.(B) Shes the first black woman to get into Parliament.(C) Shes not been nominated by any political party.(D) Shes not a member of either the Labour Party or the Conservative Party.Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following news.6. (A) 1.3 billon dollars. (B) 500 million dollars.(C) 20 million dollars. (D) 10 million dollars.7. (A) That the boy not be granted an asylum hearing.(B) That the boys Miami relatives have the right to keep the boy.(C) That the boy be prevented from leaving the country.(D) That only a parent can act for the boy.8. (A) Because the government has introduced new invement policies.(B) Because the inflation rate hit an all-time low in Jana.(C) Because high-tech industries have drawn a lot of investment from other countries.(D) Because foreign companies bought shares of Japanese firms.9. (A) To discuss Israels new peace proposals.(B) To decide on a secret location for a new round of peace talks.(C) To work out a framework peace deal.(D) To negotiate the date for Israels withdrawal from Lebanon.10.(A) A major breakthrough has been made in the talks between the opposing sides.(B) More than 30 foreign hostages are still held by the rebels.(C) A new government will be formed within the next 24 to 36 hours.(D) Foreign intervention is very much needed to stable the domestic situation.Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following interview.11. (A) The experience of working in different countries.(B) Differences between Britain and Germany.(C) The employment situation in Europe.(D) Different social customs in continental Europe.12. (A) Most German company executives speak better English than their british counterparts.(B) Company executives are more formal at work in Britain than in Germany.(C) British company employees have very poor language skills.(D) Company executives behave more or less the same in different countries.13. (A) Holding a lot of meetings before making decisions.(B) Little use of first names with colleagues.(C) Greeting each other whenever they meet.(D) The withering away of the custom of handshaking.14. (A) It is more usual to socialize with colleagues out of work in Germany.(B) Business operations are market-led in Britain.(C) Long-term plans are more important.(D) People are more formal in doing business than they used to.15. (A) Life long service for one comapny is rarely seen nowadays.(B) Young people move from company to company more often than older people.(C) People stay longer with the same company in Germany than in Britain.(D) The length of service with a comapny is more determined by the salary than before.Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following talk.16. (A) He studied as an undergraduate at Oxford.(B) He had done a few different jobs before the present one.(C) He hadjust given up a job of a similar kind.(D) He studied history and got a degree.17. (A) English speaking people who have interesting things to say.(B) People from different backgrounds, irrespective of the language they speak.(C) People doing important jobs.(D) Very famous people working in entertainment.18. (A) Christianity. (B) Religion in general.(C) An introduction to the Middle Ages. (D) A look back on the past century.19. (A) Less than thirty. (B) Around forty.(C) In his early fifties. (D) Nearly sixty.20. (A) he doesn t find it so exciting as the previous one.(B) It is interesting but the pay is not so good.(C) He loves it very much.(D) He feels that he might not be fit for it.【英语高级口译考试真题听力】。

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(三)

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(三)

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(三)(总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、Listening Comprehension(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、A(总题数:4,分数:40.00)(分数:10.00)A.Younger people are more comfortable with technology than adults. √B.Adults are less intimidated by technology than they used to be.C.Robert himself is comparatively better with computers than other people.D.Most of his friends are a lot more addicted to games than he is.解析:[听力原文]W: Hi, Robert. You"re twenty now, right?M: Right.W: What do you think about what Nina said?M: I definitely agree that younger people are less intimidated by technology. But when I compare myself with other people my age, I don"t see myself as particularly good with computers, most of my friends are much better with computers than I am. But this summer, I worked in an office with lots of adults, and I realized that I"m a lot more comfortable with technology than they are.W: Do you use e-mail a lot?M: Well, I do agree that letters make better keepsakes, but e-mail"s just so much more convenient! For example, I"m away at college now and I don"t know how I could keep in touch with my high school friends without e-mail. I like e-mail because it"s such a casual form of communication, it"s great for just saying hello and checking up on people. For more extended interaction, I still use the phone a lot. But for just telling people that you thought of them that day or that you miss them e-mail is great.W: How often would you say that you e-mail people?M: Well, I check my e-mail at least five times a day, I would estimate. Actually, probably a bit more. I also have IM, that is instant messaging, configured so that it loads the program automatically whenever I turn on my computer, so I am on that a lot as well. It definitely makes you spend more time on the computer than you meant to. Sometimes I just turn on my computer to check on one little thing, and all of a sudden three people send me instant messages and I talk to them for half an hour. But it"s not wasted time, because I love to hear from my friends. W: So young people are better with computers than adults.M: I don"t know if kids are really better at computers or just more used to them. Computers can definitely be intimidating, especially when they go wrong. For people who aren"t familiar with them, I think a typical response is to use them as little as possible. My dad is like that. But once you get over your initial fear of just fiddling around with them and testing things out, it becomes a lot more fun, and it"s really not difficult.W: What about your friends?M: Well, I guess my generation is hooked on the Internet. But people don"t make it their whole life, it"s just one other thing they like to do. It really opens up a lot of doors, the Internet. It makes a lot of things accessible. My college now is a pretty Web-based school. At first I was a little bit surprised at how much the Internet was used. Like, for example, all of my syllabi for my classes are online.W: Do you think the Internet has any disadvantages?M: Well, something that is bad about the Internet is that not everyone has access to it. I feellike when my generation is grown up and part of the work force, computer skills are just going to be assumed, they won"t be an added asset like I think they are today. So what will happen to the people in my generation who don"t have these computer skills, you know? They"re really going to be at a disadvantage. So, I think the Internet could increase the disparities between different classes, which is horrible. Or maybe technology just illuminates existing disparities in a different way. I"m not sure. In my own life, though, I love having the Internet. I don"t know what I"d do without it.Which of the following statements does Robert definitely agree with?A.E-mail is very convenient.B.E-mail messages make better keepsakes. √C.E-mail messages make a casual form of communication.D.E-mail is great for just saying hello and checking up on people.解析:[听力原文]Robert explains why he uses e-mail a lot. Which of the following is NOT one of his reasons?A.Playing games.B.Checking on little things.C.Instant messaging. √D.An interesting program.解析:[听力原文]What makes Robert spend a lot of time on the computer?A.The Internet makes too many things accessible to people.B.His generation is hooked on the Internet.C.Some of his friends make the Internet their whole life.D.Not everyone has access to the Internet. √解析:[听力原文]What does Robert think is bad about the Internet?A.They cannot become part of the work force.B.They won"t be an added asset as they are today.C.They will have to get over their fear of these skills.D.They are going to be at a disadvantage. √解析:[听力原文]According to Robert, what will happen to people in his generation who don"t have these computer skills?(分数:10.00)A.A NATO naval force has successfully reduced pirate attacks in that region.B.A UN resolution has been passed to stem the upsurge in pirate attacks on shipping.C.Several African countries have joined hands to patrol the coast.D.An EU team of warships and aircraft will start its anti-piracy operations. √解析:[听力原文]European Union—A 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, India—US 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 do so transparently, and this is especially a time for Pakistan to do so," Rice told a press conference in New Delhi.Ottawa, Canada—Canada"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 Québécois 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 Philippines—Philippine 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, was 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 States—Harvard 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 US 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.What can we know about the world"s efforts to fight pirate attacks?A.To resume a talk on improving its relations with India.B.To cooperate fully with India in looking into the terrorist attacks. √C.To act swiftly to arrest the 10 militants who rampaged through Mumbai.D.To quicken the 5-year-old peace process between the two nuclear rivals.解析:[听力原文]At a press conference in New Delhi, what did US Secretary of State Rice urge Pakistan to do?A.To seek the temporary suspension of Parliament. √B.To sign a deal with the opposition parties.C.To form a coalition government with the Liberals.D.To tackle the fallout from the financial crisis.解析:[听力原文]What is Canada"s minority Conservative government likely to do, according to the news?A.President Arroyo has escaped an attempt by troops to seize power.B.Philippine lawmakers have voted to unseat the current president.C.An impeachment complaint against President Arroyo was thrown out. √D.A majority of lawmakers are going to abstain from voting over the impeachment.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true about the political situation in the Philippines according to the news?A.$8 billion. √B.$22 billion.C.$36.9 billion.D.$39 billion.解析:[听力原文]At least how much has Harvard University"s endowment dropped since the end of the last fiscal year?(分数:10.00)A.A cut in government expenses.B.A tax on the multinationals. √C.A defense budget for 2012.D.A plan to create jobs for young people.解析:[听力原文]W: All right. Let"s talk about the economy. President Obama unveiled the details of his fiscal budget for 2012 a half hour ago. He left out in that proposal a tax to the multinationals, so in essence that would be a plus for companies like Pepsi. How closely are you watching that and will that help your business at all?M: Well, you know, the tax was never there in the first place. There was some concern that the tax would go in, and we"ve been talking to the administration and explaining to them why that will actually not create a level playing field between US-based multinationals and multinationals based outside the United States. I think what"s been a great thing is that everybody in the administration is listening to companies when they talk to them because they recognize that job creation and retention of jobs are critically important. I have not had a chance to study the budget in great detail because I"ve been here on the Stock Exchange floor, but when I go back I will look at it. Anyway I"m delighted to hear that this tax has not been levied.W: A lot of Wall Street analysts that I spoke to before this interview are curious about the bottlers. What is happening with that deal? When is it going to close and when are they going to start seeing an impact? Is the integration coming along as you expected?M: The integration"s going swimmingly well. I mean, it is exceeding our wildest dreams, the fact that it"s going so smoothly. There"s no disruption. The teams are working very, very well together. We have a very major investor meeting planned for the 22nd and 23rd of March where we"re going to talk about all of the programs. The benefits of the bottling integration, how it"s going to drive top line growth and make us an even better company than we are today. So everything is on plan and on schedule.W: Okay, great. Well, we"ll look forward to that investor meeting and our thanks for your time today.Which of the following has been left out in the president"s proposal?A.The tax was never there in the first place. √B.People were not concerned that the tax would go in.C.This heavy tax has been levied for quite a few years.D.The tax will create a level playing field for all companies.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true about the tax to the multinationals?A.Because the companies are U.S.-based multinationals.B.Because the companies are based outside the United States.C.Because they know that job creation and retention of jobs are very important. √D.Because they know the tax to be levied is critical to the government.解析:[听力原文]Why is everybody in the administration listening to companies when they talk to them?A.The integration of bottlers. √B.Some Wall Street analysts.C.The Stock Exchange floor.D.A major investor meeting.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following is the second major topic they talk about?A.Next week.B.Ten days from now.C.The 22nd and 23rd of February.D.The 22nd and 23rd of March. √解析:[听力原文]When is a major investor meeting scheduled for?(分数:10.00)A.Societal misconceptions.B.Blindness to reality.C.Business and educational outcome. √D.Optimism and intelligence.解析:[听力原文]Some people think if you are happy, you are blind to reality. But when we research it, happiness actually raises every single business and educational outcome for the brain. How did we miss this? Why do we have these societal misconceptions about happiness? Because we assumed you were average. When we study people, scientists are often interested in what the average is. If we study what is merely average, we will remain merely average. Many people think happiness is genetic. That"s only half the story, because the average person does not fight their genes. When we stop studying the average and begin researching positive outliers, people who are above average for a positive dimension like optimism or intelligence, a wildly different picture emerges. Our daily decisions and habits have a huge impact upon both our levels of happiness and success. Scientifically, happiness is a choice. It is a choice about where your brain will devote its finite resources as you process the world. If you scan for the negative first, your brain literally has no resources left over to see the things you are grateful for or the meaning embedded in your work. But if you scan the world for the positive, you start to reap an amazing advantage.Now that there is research validity to these claims, the working world is starting to take notice. In January, I wrote the cover story for the Harvard Business Review magazine on "Happiness Leads to Profits." Based on my article called "Positive Intelligence" and my research in The Happiness Advantage, I outlined our researched conclusion: The single greatest advantage in the modern economy is a happy and engaged workforce. A decade of research in the business world proves that happiness raises nearly every business and educational outcome: raising sales by 37%, productivity by 31%, and accuracy on tasks by 19%, as well as a myriad of health and quality-of-life improvements. Given the unprecedented level of unhappiness at companies and the direct link between happiness and business outcomes, the question is NOT whether happiness should matter to companies. Given this research, it clearly should. The first question is: What can I do in my own life to reapthe advantage of happiness? Training your brain to be positive at work is just like training your muscles at the gym. Sounds simple, right? Well, think about how easy it is to make yourself go to the gym. The key with any new resolution is to make it a habit. New research on neuro-plasticity, the ability of the brain to change even as an adult, reveals that moderate actions can rewire the brain as you create "life habits."What can happiness actually raise?A.What the average is. √B.What happiness means.C.The reality of life.D.Human genes.解析:[听力原文]When we study people, what are scientists often interested in?A.Our genes.B.Our intelligence.C.Our optimism.D.Our daily decisions and habits. √解析:[听力原文]What has a huge impact upon both our levels of happiness and success?A.When we look for the negative in life.B.When we scan the world for the positive. √C.When we miss the things you are grateful for.D.When we process the world carefully.解析:[听力原文]When will you start to reap an amazing advantage?A.29%.B.19%.C.37%. √D.31%.解析:[听力原文]By what percentage does happiness raise sales according to a 10-year-long study?三、B(总题数:4,分数:40.00)(分数:10.00)A.Because the panes and windows in his dorm are new.B.Because the windows shut off the noise really well.C.Because the windows have double panes of glass.D.Because he thinks the walls in the new dorms are too thin. √解析:[听力原文]W: So how do you like living in the renovated dorms?M: They aren"t much different than the old dorms, just some new panes and windows. The windows are nice so they shut off the noise really well. The street"s just outside, but I can barely hear the traffic.W: Urn, they must be good windows, I bet they must have double panes of glass; they shut off a lot of noise that the single pane wouldn"t stop.M: Yeah, I wish I had something similarly effective between me and my neighbor"s room. Sometimes he turns up the music so loud that I have trouble getting into sleep. Anyway I guess I"m better off than the people who"ll be moving into the new dorms. Did you see how thin the walls that they put up between those rooms are?W: I haven"t seen them but I did read something about them in the campus newspaper. They are supposedto be better than the thick concrete wall you"ve got here.M: Better? How?W: Well, what they do is separating each room with two thin layers of plasterboards and each one is nailed to a different frame. That way they vibrate independently.M: Oh, I see, so the sound from one room doesn"t just vibrate the wall and go directly into the next room. There is a gap between two layers of wall.W: That"s right.M: Well, I"m still stuck with this neighbor and I am not sure what to do.W: You know a heavy bare wall doesn"t help. You should hang something up like some fur rags or some decorated curtains. That would act like a kind of a second wall and absorb some sound. I got some extras you can use.M: I"d appreciate it. Anything to get a good night sleep.Why does the man think he is better off than the people who"ll be moving into the new dorms?A.Because the street is just outside his room.B.Because the windows wouldn"t shut off noise.C.Because his neighbor turns up the music so loud. √D.Because he can hear the traffic.解析:[听力原文]Why does the man sometimes have trouble getting into sleep?A.Concrete.B.Plasterboards. √C.Fur rags.D.Decorated curtains.解析:[听力原文]According to the woman, what are the walls in the new dorms made of?A.Because the walls are concrete.B.Because the walls are made of plasterboard.C.Because the walls are made of concrete.D.Because there is a gap between two layers of wall. √解析:[听力原文]Why doesn"t the sound from one room vibrate the wall and go directly into the next room?A.Fur rags or decorated curtains. √B.Heavy bare walls.C.Two layers of wall.D.Wooden boards.解析:[听力原文]What does the woman advise the man to use in his room?(分数:10.00)A.7.B.70.C.177. √D.700.解析:[听力原文]New York, USA—Thousands of "Occupy Wall Street" demonstrators fanned out across New York on Thursday in the first major showing of protest strength since authorities forcibly evicted them from their Lower Manhattan encampment two days earlier.The group twice squared off against riot police in Zuccotti Park, while engaging in sporadic confrontations with authorities throughout the day. Demonstrators say they plan to cross theBrooklyn Bridge, where 700 people were arrested in a similar march early last month.At least 177 protesters were arrested during Thursday"s demonstrations, said Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, who noted that seven police officers were also hurt during exchanges with protesters. Rome, Italy—New Italian PM Mario Monti"s government of technocrats has passed its first test, winning a vote of confidence in the senate. As expected, the government won the vote in the upper house of parliament easily, by 281 votes to 25.The vote was held after Mr Monti had outlined his government"s programme of reforms to tackle the country"s economic problems and cut its debt. He faces a second vote in the lower house of parliament on Friday.Mario Monti, a former EU commissioner, said austerity measures would be balanced by economic growth and social fairness.Meanwhile, thousands of students staged protests in several Italian cities against Mr Monti"s government.Tokyo, Japan—Unlike an earthquake, a demographic disaster does not strike without warning. Japan"s population of 127m is predicted to fall to 90m by 2050. By then the ratio between working-age Japanese and children and the elderly will be one to one. What"s more, half the talent in Japan is female. Outside the kitchen, those talents are woefully underemployed. Nearly half of Japanese university graduates are female but only 67% of these women have jobs.Japanese women with degrees are much more likely than Americans to quit their jobs voluntarily, saying that the strongest push came from employers who do not value them. A startling 49% of highly educated Japanese women quit because they feel their careers have stalled.Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA—Scientists are getting closer to the dream of creating computer systems that can replicate the brain. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have designed a computer chip that mimics how the brain"s neurons adapt in response to new information.Such chips could eventually enable communication between artificially created body parts and the brain. It could also pave the way for artificial intelligence devices.There are about 100 billion neurons in the brain, each of which forms synapses—the connections between neurons that allow information to flow—with many other neurons. This process is known as plasticity and is believed to underpin many brain functions, such as learning and memory. The MIT team of scientist has been able to design a computer chip that can simulate the activity of a single brain synapse.Manchester, UK—Leading figures in the world of soccer on Thursday blasted FIFA president Sepp Blatter for controversial remarks he made on racism in an interview with CNN World Sport. The head of world football told Pedro Pinto there is no on-field racism in football and that any player who has been abused should simply shake hands with his opponent at the end of the match and move on.Manchester United"s Rio Ferdinand, a former England captain, expressed his outrage on Twitter, blasting Blatter"s comments as "so condescending it"s almost laughable."The Swiss was re-elected unopposed as the head of football"s governing body in June after his main rival was suspended amid corruption allegations. The bidding process for the 2018 World Cup was also dogged by bribery allegations.Soon after Blatter gave his interview to CNN on Wednesday, his position appeared to be undermined when the English Football Association charged Liverpool"s Luis Suarez with racism toward a fellow player.At least how many "Occupy Wall Street" protesters were arrested during Thursday"s demonstrations in New York?A.The government has won a vote of confidence in the upper house of parliament. √B.The government has to choose between austerity measures and economic growth.C.The government"s program of reforms has just been passed in the lower house of parliament.D.The government gains support from many people including thousands of students.解析:[听力原文]What can we learn about new Italian PM Mario Monti"s government of technocrats?A.31%.B.49%.C.67%. √D.74%.解析:[听力原文]What percentage of Japanese female university graduates have jobs?A.Creating computer systems that can repair the damaged brain.B.Underpinning many brain functions, such as learning and memory.C.Designing a new artificial intelligence device.D.Replicating brain activity with a computer chip. √解析:[听力原文]What new finding has been made by scientists at MIT, USA?A.He was dogged by bribery allegations in the bidding process for the 2018 World Cup.B.He made controversial remarks on racism in an interview with CNN World Sport. √C.The English Football Association charged him with racism toward a FIFA colleague.D.Several members of the world football"s governing body were suspended for corruption.解析:[听力原文]Why did leading figures in the world of soccer call on FIFA president Blatter to resign?(分数:10.00)A.A prenuptial agreement.B.The expenses of a wedding.C.How to make both ends meet in married life. √D.Where to seek advice if the couple have problems after getting married.解析:[听力原文]M: When most couples marry, they may discuss some things in advance, like how many children they want or where they want to live, but most of the day-to-day details and problems of married life are worked out after marriage. Not so with Steve and Karen Parsons, who have a fifteen-page prenuptial agreement that states the rules they must follow in almost every aspect of their married life. Today, Karen is here with us. Karen, first I"d like to ask you why you decided to write this agreement. You"ve both been married before, am I right?W: Yes. I"ve been married twice, and Steve was married once before. So we have some experience about what goes wrong in a marriage.M: And that"s why you wrote this agreement?W: Yes, we found that many problems happen when a person has different expectations from his or her spouse"s. We wanted to talk about everything openly and honestly before we started living together. Also, we both know how important it is to respect each other"s quirks. We"re all bothered by things that seem small to someone else. Like, it used to really bother me when my ex-husband left his dirty clothes on the floor, so we put that in the agreement: Dirty clothing must be put in the laundry bag. Now Steve knows what my expectations are.M: I"m sure that some people hearing this report will think that this contract isn"t very romantic. W: Well, we disagree. We think it"s very romantic. This agreement shows that we sat down and talked and really tried to understand the other person. A lot of problems occur in a marriage because people don"t talk about what they want. That"s right. When we disagree about something, we work out a solution that"s good for both of us. I"d much rather do that than get some romantic gift。

高级口译实考试卷汇编

高级口译实考试卷汇编

高级口译实考试卷汇编一、听力理解(共50分)(一)Spot Dictation(20分,每空1分)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 theword or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.The Internet has become an important part of our daily lives. It has changed the way we communicate, work, and (1) _. We can now access a vast amount of information from all over the world with just a few clicks.Online shopping has also become extremely popular, allowing us to buy (2) _ without leaving our homes. However, the Internet also brings some problems. One of the major concerns is (3) _. Hackers may try to steal our personal information, such as credit card numbers and passwords. Another issue isthe spread of false information. Some people may post untrue stories or rumors on the Internet, which can cause (4) _.Despite these problems, the Internet continues to grow and evolve. New technologies are being developed to make it more secure and user - friendly. For example, (5) _ can help protect our online privacy. And artificial intelligence is being used to filter out false information. In the future, we can expect the Internet to play an even more important role in our lives, but we also need to be aware of the (6) _ and take steps to protect ourselves.(二)Listening Comprehension(30分)1. Statements(10分,每题2分)Directions: In this section, you will hear several statements. Each statement will be read only once. After you hear a statement, you must choose the one closest in meaning to what you have heard from the four choices marked A, B, C and D in your ANSWER BOOKLET.(1) A. The meeting will be held next week.B. The meeting has been postponed until next week.C. The meeting was held last week.D. The meeting will not be held next week.(2) A. John is not good at math.B. John is excellent in math.C. John likes math very much.D. John hates math.(3) A. The new product has been on the market for a long time.B. The new product will be launched soon.C. The new product is not very popular.D. The new product has some problems.(4) A. She is too busy to go to the party.B. She doesn't like parties.C. She will go to the party if she has time.D. She has already been to the party.(5) A. The man should take a taxi to the airport.B. The man should take the bus to the airport.C. The man should drive to the airport himself.D. The man should ask someone to drive him to the airport.2. Talks and Conversations(20分,每题2分)Directions: In this part, you will hear some talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks and conversations will be read only once. You must answer the questions by choosing A, B, C or D from your ANSWER BOOKLET.Conversation 1.(1) What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. Their work.B. Their hobbies.C. Their travel plans.D. Their family.(2) Where does the man want to go?A. Paris.B. London.C. New York.D. Tokyo.(3) Why does the woman not want to go to that place?A. She has been there before.B. She doesn't like the food there.C. She is afraid of flying.D. She has no money.Talk 1.(4) What is the topic of this talk?A. Environmental protection.B. Health problems.C. Education reform.D. Economic development.(5) What does the speaker suggest we do?A. Use more plastic bags.B. Drive cars less often.C. Cut down more trees.D. Build more factories.二、笔译(共50分)(一)English - Chinese Translation(25分)Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese. Write your translation in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.The concept of sustainable development has been widely accepted in recent years. It emphasizes the need to balance economic growth, social development and environmental protection. In other words, we cannot pursueeconomic growth at the expense of the environment and social well - being. Many countries have started to take measures to promote sustainable development. For example, they invest in renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, and encourage the public to adopt a more environmentally - friendly lifestyle. However, there are still many challenges in achieving sustainable development. One of the main challenges is the lack of international cooperation. Different countries may have different interests and priorities, which can make it difficult to reach a global consensus on sustainable development issues.(二)Chinese - English Translation(25分)Directions: Translate the following passage into English. Write your translation in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.中国的互联网行业发展迅速。

翻译考试高级口笔译考试模拟试卷

翻译考试高级口笔译考试模拟试卷

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翻译考试高级口笔译考试模拟试卷Part A: Spot DictationDirection: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.Most "unassertive" people are not confident and take no for an answer much too easily. There is a growing awareness in our society that this tendency ________ (1) the rights of large numbers of people. For example, in recent years there has been an upsurge in ________ (2) and pressure groups. This is a ________ (3) as there will always be a need for such organizations to ________ (4) individuals and minorities in a competitive society. The danger is that we ________ (5) for our rights and lose the art of asserting ourselves. It is better for ________ (6) with other people if you can learn ________ (7) for yourself.Now, we have to learn to ignore some of the ________ (8) that may be ringing in our unconscious minds, such as: "If you ask once more, I'll flatten you", and" ________ (9)".The main technique that we use in ________ (10) to practice the art of persistence is called Broken Record. ________ (11) we hear one sentence over and over again until we reach screaming pitch and ________ (12).Broken Record is the skill of being able to repeat over and over again, ________ (13), what it is you want or need, until the other person gives in or ________ (14).Now, this technique is extremely useful for dealing with situations where your rights are clearly________ (15), or coping with situations where you are likely to be diverted by clever, ________ (16).The beauty of using Broken Record is that you________ (17) because you know exactly what you are going to say, however________ (18) the other person tries to be.As with most assertive techniques, it must be used appropriately. It is ________ (19) and is not designed to foster deep, interesting conversations and friendships with people! It is primarily of use in situations where________ (20).Part B: Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.翻译考试高级口笔译考试模拟试卷SECTION 2: READING TESTDirections: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1-5When Harvey Ball took a black felt-tip pen to a piece of yellow paper in 1963, he never could have realized that he was drafting the face that would launch 50 million buttons and an eventual war over copyright. Mr. Ball, a commercial artist, was simply filling a request from Joy Young of the Worcester Mutual Insurance Company to create an image for their "smile campaign" to coach employees to be more congenial in their customer relations. It seems there was a hunger for a bright grin—the original order of 100 smiley-face buttons were snatched up and an order for 10,000 more was placed at once.The Worcester Historical Museum takes this founding moment seriously. "Just as you'd want to know the biography of General Washington, we realized we didn't know the comprehensive history of the Smiley Face," says Bill Wallace, the executive director of the historical museum where the exhibit "Smiley—An American Icon" opens to the public Oct. 6 in Worcester, Mass.Worcester, often referred to by neighboring Bostonians as "that manufacturing town off Route 90," lays claim to several other famous commercial firsts, the monkey wrench and shredded wheat among them. Smiley Face is a particularly warm spot in the city's history. Through a careful historical analysis, Mr. Wallace says that while the Smiley Face birthplace is undisputed, it took several phases of distribution before the distinctive rounded-tipped smile with one eye slightly larger than the other proliferated in the mainstream.As the original buttons spread like drifting pollen with no copyright attached, a bank in Seattle next realized its commercial potential. Under the guidance of advertising executive David Stern, the University Federal Savings & Loan launched a very public marketing campaign in 1967centered on the Smiley Face. It eventually distributed 150,000 buttons along with piggy banks and coin purses. Old photos of the bank show giant Smiley Face wallpaper.By 1970, Murray and Bernard Spain, brothers who owned a card shop in Philadelphia, were affixing the yellow grin to everything from key chains to cookie jars along with "Have a happy day." "In the 1970s, there was a trend toward happiness," says Wallace. "We had assassinated a president, we were in a war with Vietnam, and people were looking for [tokens of] happiness. [The Spain brothers] ran with it."The Smiley Face resurged in the 1990s. This time it was fanned by a legal dispute between Wal-Mart, who uses it to promote its low prices, and Franklin Loufrani, a Frenchman who owns a company called SmileyWorld. Mr. Loufrani says he created the Smiley Face and has trademarked it around the world. He has been distributing its image in 80 countries since 1971.Loufrani's actions irked Ball, who felt that such a universal symbol should remain in the public domain in perpetuity. So in a pleasant proactive move, Ball declared in 1999 that the first Friday in October would be "World Smile Day" to promote general kindness and charity toward children in need. Ball died in 2001.The Worcester exhibit opens on "World Smile Day", Oct. 6. It features a plethora of Smiley Face merchandise—from the original Ball buttons to plastic purses and a toilet seat—and contemporary interpretations by local artists. The exhibit is scheduled to run through Feb. 11.1. According to the passage, the Worcester Historical Museum ______.(A) concentrates on the collection of the most famous commercial firsts the city has invented(B) has composed a comprehensive history of the Smiley Face through the exhibition(C) treats Smiley Face as the other famous commercial firsts the city has produced(D) has organized the exhibit to arouse the Americans' patriotism2. When the author used the expression "spread like drifting pollen "(para.4) to describe the gradual distribution of Smiley Face, he implies that ________.(A) Harvey Ball did not claim the copyright of the yellow grin button(B) the Smiley Face was immediately accepted by the public(C) the button was not sold as an ordinary commercial product(D) Harvey Ball had the intention to abandon the copyright of Smiley Face3. Why did Bill Wallace mention the assassination of the then American president and the Vietnam War in the 1970s?(A) To have a review of the contemporary American history.(B) To remind people that we should never forget the past.(C) To explain why Americans liked the Smiley Face during that period.(D) To show how the Spain brothers made a fortune through selling the yellow grin.4. In the expression "Loufrani's actions irked Ball" (para.7), the word "irked" can best be replaced by ______.(A) perplexed(B) provoked(C) irritated(D) challenged5. Which of the following is NOT true about the "World Smile Day"?(A) It was established to commemorate the founder Harvey Ball.(B) It was to promote general kindness and charity toward children in need.(C) It was declared by Harvey Ball in 1999.(D) It was decided to be held on the first Friday in October each year.翻译考试高级口笔译考试模拟试卷SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TESTDirection: Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Well before his death, Peter Drucker had already become a legend. Over his 95 prolific years, he had been a true Renaissance man, and teacher of religion, philosophy and political science. But his most important contribution, clearly, is in business. What John Keynes is to economics, Druckers is to management.In the 1980s Peter Druckers began to have grave doubts about business and even capitalism itself. He no longer saw the corporation as the ideal space to create community. In fact, he saw nearly the opposite: a place where self-interest had triumphed over the egalitarian principles he long championed. In both his writings and speeches, Druckers emerged as one of Corporate America's most important critics. When conglomerates were the rage, he preached against reckless mergers and acquisitions. When executives were engaged in empire-building, he argued against excess staff and the inefficiencies of numerous "assistants to".In a 1984 essay he persuasively argued that CEO pay had rocketed out of control and implored boards to hold CEO compensation to no more than 20 times what the rank and file made. He maintained that multi-million-dollar severance packages had perverted management'sability to look out anything but itself. What particularly enraged him was the tendency of corporate managers to reap massive earnings while firing thousands of their workers. "This is morally and socially unforgivable," wrote Druckers, "and we will pay a heavy price for it."翻译考试高级口笔译考试模拟试卷Directions: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1-5When Harvey Ball took a black felt-tip pen to a piece of yellow paper in 1963, he never could have realized that he was drafting the face that would launch 50 million buttons and an eventual war over copyright. Mr. Ball, a commercial artist, was simply filling a request from Joy Young of the Worcester Mutual Insurance Company to create an image for their "smile campaign" to coach employees to be more congenial in their customer relations. It seems there was a hunger for a bright grin―the original order of 100 smiley-face buttons were snatched up and an order for 10,000 more was placed at once.The Worcester Historical Museum takes this founding moment seriously. "Just as you'd want to know the biography of General Washington, we realized we didn't know the comprehensive history of the Smiley Face," says Bill Wallace, the executive director of the historical museum where the exhibit "Smiley―An American Icon" opens to the public Oct. 6 in Worcester, Mass.Worcester, often referred to by neighboring Bostonians as "that manufacturing town off Route 90," lays claim to several other famous commercial firsts, the monkey wrench and shredded wheat among them. Smiley Face is a particularly warm spot in the city's history. Through a careful historical analysis, Mr. Wallace says that while the Smiley Face birthplace is undisputed, it took several phases of distribution before the distinctive rounded-tipped smile with one eye slightly larger than the other proliferated in the mainstream.As the original buttons spread like drifting pollen with no copyright attached, a bank in Seattle next realized its commercial potential. Under the guidance of advertising executive David Stern, the University Federal Savings & Loan launched a very public marketing campaign in 1967 centered on the Smiley Face. It eventually distributed 150,000 buttons along with piggy banks and coin purses. Old photos of the bank show giant Smiley Face wallpaper.By 1970, Murray and Bernard Spain, brothers who owned a card shop in Philadelphia, were affixing the yellow grin to everything from key chains to cookie jars along with "Have a happy day." "In the 1970s, there was a trend toward happiness," says Wallace. "We had assassinated a president, we were in a war with Vietnam, and people were looking for [tokens of] happiness. [The Spain brothers] ran with it."The Smiley Face resurged in the 1990s. This time it was fanned by a legal dispute between Wal-Mart, who uses it to promote its low prices, and Franklin Loufrani, a Frenchman who owns a company called SmileyWorld. Mr. Loufrani says he created the Smiley Face and has trademarked it around the world. He has been distributing its image in 80 countries since 1971.Loufrani's actions irked Ball, who felt that such a universal symbol should remain in the public domain in perpetuity. So in a pleasant proactive move, Ball declared in 1999 that the first Friday in October would be "World Smile Day" to promote general kindness and charity toward children in need. Ball died in 2001.The Worcester exhibit opens on "World Smile Day", Oct. 6. It features a plethora of Smiley Face merchandise―from the original Ball buttons to plastic purses and a toilet seat―and contemporary interpretations by local artists. The exhibit is scheduled to run through Feb. 11.1. According to the passage, the Worcester Historical Museum ______.(A) concentrates on the collection of the most famous commercial firsts the city has invented(B) has composed a comprehensive history of the Smiley Face through the exhibition(C) treats Smiley Face as the other famous commercial firsts the city has produced(D) has organized the exhibit to arouse the Americans' patriotism2. When the author used the expression "spread like drifting pollen "(para.4) to describe the gradual distribution of Smiley Face, he implies that ________.(A) Harvey Ball did not claim the copyright of the yellow grin button(B) the Smiley Face was immediately accepted by the public(C) the button was not sold as an ordinary commercial product(D) Harvey Ball had the intention to abandon the copyright of Smiley Face3. Why did Bill Wallace mention the assassination of the then American president and the Vietnam War in the 1970s?(A) To have a review of the contemporary American history.(B) To remind people that we should never forget the past.(C) To explain why Americans liked the Smiley Face during that period.(D) To show how the Spain brothers made a fortune through selling the yellow grin.4. In the expression "Loufrani's actions irked Ball" (para.7), the word "irked" can best be replaced by ______.(A) perplexed(B) provoked(C) irritated(D) challenged5. Which of the following is NOT true about the "World Smile Day"?(A) It was established to commemorate the founder Harvey Ball.(B) It was to promote general kindness and charity toward children in need.(C) It was declared by Harvey Ball in 1999.(D) It was decided to be held on the first Friday in October each year.。

英语翻译资格考试-英语翻译高级口译分类模拟听译题(三)

英语翻译资格考试-英语翻译高级口译分类模拟听译题(三)

英语翻译高级口译分类模拟听译题(三)Passage TranlationA1、______2、______3、______4、______B5、______6、______7、______8、______C9、______10、______11、______12、______D13、______14、______15、______16、______E17、______18、______19、______20、______答案:Passage TranlationA1、我的名字叫伊恩·史密斯。

我是集团公司的会计。

我负责本集团的日常会计工作,包括财务管理、管理会计、现金簿、进货分类账、销售分类账、信贷控制等。

事实上,每天你都要应付不同类型的工作,而且无一例外都是很迫切的。

我一直面临截止期限,所以从来不觉得无聊。

我觉得金融方面一切都太迷人了,而且所有运作也是非常有趣的。

为了从别人那儿弄钱,刁难或不得不刁难人家,是令人不太愉快的。

我不太喜欢这样做。

[听力原文]My name's Ian Smith and I'm the group accountant. I'm responsible for the day-to-day accounting for the group, covering financial management, management accounting, cash books, purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and so on. Virtually every day you've got a different kind of job to tackle, it's always without exception urgent. I'm always up against deadlines and therefore I'm never bored. I find the whole of finance fascinating anyway and the whole exercise is very, very interesting. It's not very pleasant being difficult, or having to be difficult with people to get money out of them.I don't particularly like doing that.2、我的名字叫莱斯利·崔格。

上海英语翻译高级口译分类模拟听写题(四)

上海英语翻译高级口译分类模拟听写题(四)

英语翻译高级口译分类模拟听写题(四)Spot DictationAFew of us realize how dust storms in the Sahara Desert can affect us directly in this country, but in fact, 1 can be felt many miles away. This has become more apparent in recent years as 2 with which dust storms occur has risen sharply. To understand how this situation 3 , you need to know something about the desert landscape. Under normal circumstances, there is 4 and lichen lying on top of the soft sand. The winds that 5 , although they may be powerful, don't blow away the sand because the crust 6 . But this protective covering, which has been in place for thousands of years, 7 , especially over the last decade or so. One reason for this is that people who 8 nowadays prefer jeeps to camels, and these vehicles are 9 . Of course, there are other contributing factors as well, the main two being 10 and deforestation on a large scale. But how is it that these dust storms 11 ? Well, storms in the Sahara send dust 12 , and it can descend many thousands of miles away. If you 13 , you can sometimes see red desert dust on the snow below! And this dust can 14 . It can, for example, carry cattle disease to distant places. Inaddition, 15 can fall on the sea, preventing the rays of the sun from 16 over large areas. Experts believe that the destruction of coral reefs in the Caribbean, 17 , can be traced back to this effect. Perhaps more worryingly, the dust can even 18 in Greenland. The ice, which is now dark in color, no longer reflects the sun's rays, so it 19 . So it appears that the increase in dust storms is yet one more of the many factors 20 .BToday's topic is an archaeological find. This recent archaeological find was really the most astonishing 21 ! You see, while we know quite a lot about Roman Britain, 22 is known about the era before that, when various tribes inhabited different parts of the country. And then, 23 , builders excavating the foundations for 24 in Yorkshire unearthed a limestone chamber with the remains of a chariot from that period! The chariot is 25 and from it we can deduce quite a lot about 26 .First of all, we know the chariot was 27 . It contained the skeleton of a man aged 28 , and this suggests that the chariot served a ceremonial, 29 . The hypothesis was borne out when it was discovered that it did not have matching wheels, so it could not have 30 . The chamber also contained the bones of over 250 cattle, and 31 can only be explained if the person interred in the chariot 32 , a tribal leader, in fact.Secondly, burials like this indicate a belief that in the afterlife a person would have 33 . Such beliefs were by no means confined to ancient Britain, of course; one immediately thinks of 34 . So in view of the similarities, we wonder if there 35 between Egypt and pre-Roman Britain.Thirdly, we know from other sites that chariot burial was practised by a tribe known as the Parisii. These people had 36 from France, and it is not inconceivable that they were in communication with 37 .Unfortunately, the authorities have decided that work on the motorway 38 , which means we are working nonstop in an effort to excavate as much of the surrounding area as we can 39 . We're hoping that a place for the chariotwill be found at the British Museum, if we can succeed in the very tricky task of lifting 40 .答案:Spot DictationA1、the consequences of such storms[听力原文]Few of us realize how dust storms in the Sahara Desert can affect us directly in this country, but in fact, the consequences of such storms can be felt many miles away. This has become more apparent in recent years as the frequency with which dust storms occur has risen sharply. To understand how this situation has come about, you need to know something about the desert landscape. Under normal circumstances, there is a thin crust of small stones and lichen lying on top of the soft sand. The winds that sweep across the desert, although they may be powerful, don't blow away the sand because the crust keeps it in place. But this protective covering, which has been in place for thousands of years, has been disturbed, especially over the last decade or so. One reason for this is that people who travel across the desert nowadays prefer jeeps to camels, and these vehicles are destroying the crust. Of course, there are other contributing factors as well, the main two being overgrazing of the grassland areas and deforestation on a large scale.But how is it that these dust storms have such far-reaching effects? Well, storms in the Sahara send dust high into the atmosphere, and it can descend many thousands of miles away. If you fly over the Alps, you can sometimes see red desert dust on the snow below! And this dust can bring with it quite unexpected dangers. It can, for example, carry cattle disease to distant places. In addition, a layer of dust can fall on the sea, preventing the rays of the sun from penetrating into the water over large areas. Experts believe that the destruction of coral reefs in the Caribbean, 3,000 miles from the Sahara, can be traced back to this effect. Perhaps more worryingly, the dust can even land on the ice in Greenland. The ice, which is now dark in color, no longer reflects the sun's rays, so it heats up more readily and melts. So it appears that the increase in dust storms is yet one more of the many factors contributing to global warming.2、the frequency 3、has come about 4、a thin crust of small stones 5、sweep across the desert 6、keeps it in place 7、has been disturbed 8、travel across the desert 9、destroying the crust 10、overgrazing of the grassland areas 11、have such far-reaching effects 12、high into the atmosphere 13、fly over the Alps 14、bring with it quite unexpected dangers 15、a layer of dust 16、penetrating into the water 17、3,000 miles from the Sahara 18、land on the ice 19、heats up more readily and melts 20、contributing to global warmingB21、stroke of luck[听力原文]Today's topic is an archaeological find. This recent archaeological find was really the most astonishing stroke of luck! You see, while we know quite a lot about Roman Britain, comparatively little is known about the era before that, when various tribes inhabited different parts of the country. And then, quite by chance, builders excavating the foundations for a new motorway in Yorkshire unearthed a limestone chamber with the remains of a chariot from that period! The chariot is 2,500 years old and from it we can deduce quite a lot about the history of this region.First of all, we know the chariot was rather special. It contained the skeleton of a man aged between thirty and forty years old, and this suggests that the chariot served a ceremonial, not a utilitarian purpose. The hypothesis was borne out when it was discovered that it did not have matching wheels, so it could not have been used for transport. The chamber also contained the bones of over 250 cattle, and slaughter on this scale can only be explained if the person interred in the chariot was very important, a tribal leader, in fact.Secondly, burials like this indicate a belief that in the afterlife a person would have need of his worldly possessions. Such beliefs were by no means confined to ancient Britain, of course; one immediately thinks of the ancient Egyptians. So in view of the similarities, we wonder if there had been any contact between Egypt and pre-Roman Britain.Thirdly, we know from other sites that chariot burial was practised by a tribe known as the Parisii. These people had arrived on these shores from France, and it is not inconceivable that they were in communication with lands further south.Unfortunately, the authorities have decided that work on the motorway has to continue, which means we are working nonstop in an effort to excavate as much of the surrounding area as we can in the time available. We're hoping that a place for the chariot will be found at the British Museum, if we can succeed in the very tricky task of lifting the remains out of the ground.22、comparatively little 23、quite by chance 24、a new motorway 25、2,500 years old 26、the history of this region 27、rather special 28、between thirty and forty years old 29、not a utilitarian purpose 30、been used for transport 31、slaughter on this scale 32、was very important 33、need of his worldly possessions 34、the ancient Egyptians 35、had been any contact 36、arrived on these shores 37、lands further south 38、has to continue 39、in the time available 40、the remains out of the ground。

英语翻译资格考试-英语翻译高级口译分类模拟听写题(二).doc

英语翻译资格考试-英语翻译高级口译分类模拟听写题(二).doc

Spot DicrtationADespite recent increases in common-law unions, marriage continues to form the foundation for most Canadian families. Statistics Canada researchers say that in 2010, about ] were headed by married couples. The average age for first marriages 2 for both brides and grooms• In 2008, first-time brides were 31.7 years old, while grooms proclaimed their first marriage vows at an average age of 3 •Only two decades earlier, women and men were 25.9 and 28.5 years old, respectively, when _4_. Statistics Canada attributes the change to 5 and the growing popularity of common-law unions.The number of couples forgoing marriage 6 since 1988, the first time the statistic was tallied. At the time, there were 357,000 7 —about six per cent of all couples . By the 2 010 Census, roughly 8 were common law. Common-law unions 9 among young people and couples living in Quebec, where 10 of all families are common law.Common- law unions tend to be 11 z though they of ten transform into marriage • However, those marriages break up far more frequently than 12 common-law relationships•With 13 in 1968 , grounds for divorce were extended to include n no-fault n divorce based on 14 ; in 1986 , the separation period was revised to one year.Within a decade of the introduction of the Divorce Act, 15 z that is, the percentage of marriages that dissolved in the previous 30-year period, 16 of all marriages in 1969 to 30 per cent in 1975 . The total crude divorce rate 17 per 100,000 inha bitants in 1987 . The divorce rate 18 was 231 per 100,000 inhabitants. Statistics Canada figures from 2008 show the number of Canadians 19 is on the rise • Researchers found the number of marriage breakups involving husbands who have been divorced at least once 20 •BToday I would like to talk about the internship in the United Nations - Over the years, UN headquarters in New York City has hosted 21 from around the world. Hailing from diverse academic disciplines and backgrounds, 22 are given the opportunity to enhance their educational experience through 23 •At the same time, UN staff members gain from the insights, 24 that these young men and women bring to the j ob ・The photographs in this yearbook highlight 25 among colleagues who have come from different parts of the world to work together 26 • It is a moving display.You have been working with the UN 27 • The earthquake in Ha iti was devastating for the people of that country, and was the single 28 our Organization has ever experienced. Some of you may have 29 the rescue effort ; others may have 30 or signed a condolence book. Whatever your contribution has been, I would like to thank you for 31 at this very sad time for the UN family.Your class of interns has 32 • You have witnessed, and perhaps even participated in, the temporary move out of the Secretariat building and into offices 33 • I hope you have seen that UN staff are working with 34 # wherever their offices are•35 as you depart from the UN is this: Your generation has a special opportunity. You live at 36 in world history. Now that you have 37 into the work of the United Nations, I urge you to carry forth your knowledge, dedication and energy, and to continue making your contribution as 38 •I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for 39 and hard work over the past months • 1 trust you have had a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and I wish you the very best 40 •答案:Spot DicrtationA1、84 per cent of Canadian families[听力原文]Despite recent increases in common-law unions, marriage continues to form the foundation for most Canadian families. Statistics Canada researchers say that in 2010, about 84 per cent of Canadian families were headed by married couples • The average age for first marriages is rising steadily for both brides and grooms. In 2008, first-time brides were 31.7 years old, while grooms proclaimed their first marriage vows at an average age of 34.3•Only two decades earlier, women and men were 25•9 and 28.5 years old, respectively, when they got married. Statistics Canada attributes the change to greater economic opportunities for women and the growing popularity of common-law unions.The number of couples forgoing marriage has more than doubled since 1988, the first time the statistic was tallied. At the time, there were 357,000 common-law relationships—a bout six per cent of all couples . By the 2010 Census, roughly 14 per cent of all couples were common law. Common-law unions are most prevalent among young people and couples living in Quebec, where more than 30 per cent of all families are common law.Common-law unions tend to be temporary and transitory, though they often transform into marriage . However, those marriages break up far more frequently than marriages not born out of common-law relationships•With the passing of the Divorce Act in 1968 , grounds for divorce were extended to include n no-fault11divorce based on separation for at least three years ;in 1986, the separation period was revised to one year•Within a decade of the introduction of the Divorce Act, the total divorce rate, that is, the percentage of marriages that dissolved in the previous 30-year period, rose from 14 per cent of all marriages in 1969 to 30 per cent in 1975. The total crude divorce rate peaked at 362 divorces per 100,000 inhabitants in 1987 . The divorce rate in 2010 was 231 per 100,000 inhabitants . Statistics Canada figures from 2008 show the number of Canadians getting divorced more than once is on the rise • Researchers found the number of marriage breakups involving husbands who have been divorced at least once tripled in three decades . 2 > is rising steadily3> 34.3 4、they got married 5^ greater economic opportunities for women 6、has more than doubled 7> common-law relationships 8^ 14 per cent of all couples 9、are most prevalent 10^ more than 30 per cent temporary and transitory 12、marriages not born out of 13^ the passing of the Divorce Act 14、separation for at least three years 15^ the total divorce rate 16、rose from 14 per cent 17> peaked at 362 divorces 18> in 2010 19、getting divorced more than once 20^ tripled in three decadesB21^ hundreds of graduate students[听力原文]Today I would like to talk about the internship in the United Nations ・ Overthe years , UN headquarters in New York City has hosted hundreds of graduate students from around the world. Hailing from diverse academic disciplines and backgrounds, these interns are given the opportunity to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments. At the same time, UN staff members gain from the insights, energy and fresh perspectives that these young men and women bring to the job.The photographs in this yearbook highlight the diversity and spirit of cooperation among colleagues who have come from different parts of the world to work together for the common good. It is a moving display.You have been working with the UN at an especially difficult time • The earthquake in Haiti was devastating for the people of that country, and was the single biggest loss of life our Organization has ever experienced. Some of you may have participated directly in organizing and supporting the rescue effort ; others may have attended a vigil or signed a condolence book • Whatever your contribution has been, I would like to thank you for standing with us at this very sad time for the UN family.Your class of interns has another special distinction. You have witnessed, and perhaps even participated in, the temporary move out of the Secretariat building and into offices all over Midtown New York. I hope you have seen that UN staff are working with the same commitment and spirit, wherever their offices are•My message to you as you depart from the UN is this : Your generation has a special opportunity. You live at a potentially transformational moment in world history. Now that you have gained exposure and insight into the work of the United Nations, I urge you to carry forth your knowledge, dedication and energy, and to continue making your contribution as global citizens and ambassadors•I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your meaningful contributions and hard work over the past months ・I trust you have had a rewarding and enjoyable experience, and I wish you the very best in your future endeavors • 22、these interns 23、practical work assignments 24、energyand freshperspectives 25、the diversity and spirit of cooperation 26^ for the common good 27、at an especially difficult time 28、biggest loss of life 29、participated directly in organizing and supporting30、attended a vigil 31^ standing with us 32^ another special distinction 33all over Midtown New York 34、the same commitment and spirit 35> My message to you 36、a potentially transformational moment 37> gained exposure and insight 38、global citizens and ambassadors 39、your meaningful contributions 40^ in your future endeavors。

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英语翻译高级口译分类模拟听写题(一)Spot DicrtationASpace was explored as early as the fourth century BC, through ancient astronomy. It was only in the twentieth-century that man sent out 1 to explore space. Space exploration, then, can be 2 : astronomy, unmanned probes, and manned probes. Although 3 just drawn, man is the explorer in all of these categories; it is 4 , technology, and understanding of science that forms the basis of all forms of space exploration. The exploration of space 5 , that is, man has "reason" to send men to the moon and to 6 , just to name a couple of such values. From ancient times to well into the twentieth-century, the 7 to explore space was astronomy, the studying of the millions of 8 , which invade night sky, as they have done for billions of years. The 9 and the ebbing of stars across the sky had originally 10 , but as man's understanding of the science of astronomy increased, 11 , and not dogma, took form. And, as a solid foundation was laid with 12 , man walked resolutely into the Space Age, upon the advent of 13 . Given this stepping stone of the liquid fueled rocket, man was able to enter the cosmic "ocean". 14 , during the Cold War era, allocated millions of dollars to the exploration of space, but 15 in the later part of thetwentieth-century. 16 , as a function of government and public support, came 17 , with the Apollo program. The public has generally been more supportive of 18 , but the costs and the values at risk are malignant to the support of space exploration as a whole. Today, economic resources for space exploration are scarce and public, and thus 19 . The glorious Apollo missions are impossible to reconstruct, and instead there has been a steady trend 20 .BMy topic today is how to address the problem of hunger and starvation which still exists in many parts of the world. Ending hunger starts with 21 . A dangerous and patronizing clicheacute we often hear is, "Give a man a fish and feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and 22 ." People living with chronic hunger have generations of wisdom about "fishing", the problemis 23 .The Hunger Project, announced recently 24 , cuts through the barbed wire, addressing the underlying social conditions that 25 the opportunity they need to end their own hunger. When we invest in The Hunger Project, we 26 and giving people a chance to translate their hard work 27 . We are ensuring that people get 28 .Too often, hungry people are isolated, 29 . Mobilizing communities and building local organizations is critically important both to 30 , and to get more out of our precious resources and efforts. When people come together to work, a kind of social capital is created that can compensate for 31 in rural areas.In Africa, 32 of The Hunger Project's work is to organize villages to 33 to produce food for food banks. This fosters 34 for a better future for all.Another example is in 35 , such as India and Bangladesh, where HungerProject volunteer animators have catalyzed the creation of 36 throughout the country, with nearly 50% run by women. These local groups 37 and invest in individual and collective income-generating enterprises, including sewing, tailoring and weaving projects; 38 ; fish and poultry farming; beekeeping; and plant nurseries.The impact of these enterprises is enormous. As women have 39 , their decision-making roles have increased. As 40 , parents are sending more children, both girls and boys, to school.答案:Spot DicrtationA1、probes and himself[听力原文]Space was explored as early as the fourth century BC, through ancient astronomy. It was only in the twentieth-century that man sent out probes and himself to explore space. Space exploration, then, can be broken into three conclusive categories: astronomy, unmanned probes, and manned probes. Although seemingly contrary to the divisions just drawn, man is the explorer in all of these categories; it is man's dream, technology, and understanding of science that forms the basis of all forms of space exploration. The exploration of space is value based, that is, man has "reason" to send men to the moon and to study distant galaxies, just to name a couple of such values. From ancient times to well into the twentieth-century, the only technologically feasible method to explore space was astronomy, the studying of the millions of stars and neighboring planets, which invade night sky, as they have done for billions of years. The mysterious movements of the planets and the ebbing of stars across the sky had originally found explanations in religion, but as man's understanding of the science of astronomy increased, natural laws, and not dogma, took form. And, as a solid foundation was laid with ground-based astronomy, man walked resolutely into the Space Age, upon the advent of the modern rocket. Given this stepping stone of the liquid fueled rocket, man was able to enter the cosmic "ocean". Public support for the space program, during the Cold War era, allocated millions of dollars to the exploration of space, but this trend has ceased in the later part of the twentieth-century. The peak of space exploration, as a function of government and public support, came in the 1970's, with the Apollo program. The public has generally been more supportive of the manned exploration program, but the costs and the values at risk are malignant to the support of space exploration as a whole. Today, economic resources for space exploration are scarce and public, and thus government support is relatively low. The glorious Apollo missions are impossible to reconstruct, and instead there has beena steady trend towards unmanned space 、broken into three conclusive categories3、seemingly contrary to the divisions4、man's dream5、is value based6、study distant galaxies7、only technologically feasible method8、stars and neighboring planets9、mysterious movements of the planets 10、found explanations in religion 11、natural laws 12、ground-based astronomy 13、the modern rocket 14、Public supportfor the space program 15、this trend has ceased 16、The peak of space exploration 17、in the 1970's 18、the manned exploration program 19、government support is relatively low 20、towards unmanned space explorationB21、people's own productivity[听力原文]My topic today is how to address the problem of hunger and starvation which still exists in many parts of the world. Ending hunger starts with people's own productivity. A dangerous and patronizing clicheacute we often hear is, "Give a man a fish and feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for life." People living with chronic hunger have generations of wisdom about "fishing", the problem is the barbed wire around the lake.The Hunger Project, announced recently by the United Nations, cuts through the barbed wire, addressing the underlying social conditions that systematically deny hungry people the opportunity they need to end their own hunger. When we invest in The Hunger Project, we are investing in people's productivity and giving people a chance to translate their hard work into improved, well-being. We are ensuring that people get the opportunities which are rightfully theirs.Too often, hungry people are isolated, marginalized and exploited. Mobilizing communities and building local organizations is critically important both to sustain the work we do, and to get more out of our precious resources and efforts. When people come together to work, a kind of social capital is created that can compensate for the lack of financial capital in rural areas.In Africa, a unique feature of The Hunger Project's work is to organize villages to work cooperatively on community land to produce food for food banks. This fosters collective responsibility and action for a better future for all.Another example is in some Asian countries, such as India and Bangladesh, where Hunger Project volunteer animators have catalyzed the creation of over 1,100 local organizations throughout the country, with nearly 50% run by women. These local groups create savings programs and invest in individual and collective income-generating enterprises, including sewing, tailoring and weaving projects; bakeries and small businesses; fish and poultry farming; bee-keeping; and plant nurseries.The impact of these enterprises is enormous. As women have become economically empowered, their decision-making roles have increased. As family incomes have often tripled, parents are sending more children, both girls and boys, to 、you feed him for life 23、the barbed wire around the lake 24、by the United Nations 25、systematically deny hungry people 26、are investing in people's productivity 27、into improved well-being 28、the opportunities which are rightfully theirs 29、marginalized and exploited 30、sustain the work we do 31、the lack of financial capital 32、a unique feature 33、work cooperatively on community land 34、collective responsibility and action 35、some Asian countries 36、over 1,100 local organizations 37、create savings programs 38、bakeries and small businesses 39、become economically empowered 40、family incomes have often tripled。

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