上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试试题集
上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题1-(1)
上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题1-(1)(总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、听写填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)In America there are no nobles or men of letters, and the common folk mistrust the wealthy; consequently, 1 form the highest political class and the most cultivated circle of society. They have therefore 2 by innovation, which adds a conservative interest to their natural taste for 3 . If I were asked where I place the American aristocracy, I should reply 4 that it is not composed of the rich, who are united together by 5 , but that it occupies the judicial bench and the bar. When I started researching this topic, I found an interesting 6 "Legal Reform Now". As the name suggests, this website is devoted to 7 and it is definitely concerned about the dominance of lawyers in 8 . There I read an article by a 9 from the university of Wisconsin. One observation the UW article 10 is that the legal profession is the dominant profession of the people 11 to public office. For example, about half our representatives and 12 of our senators are lawyers. No other profession 13 having the same the number of people in political office.Effectively, lawyers form our nation"s 14 organized political constituency in America. Lawyers 15 and lawyers interpret our laws. When judges are appointed, the American bar association is the only 16 that is consulted to rate the fitness of potential judicial appointees.Our nation has been in existence for 17 and lawyers have been this nation"s aristocracy since its 18 . Our system works, but do we really want to have a single profession 19 our nation? Specifically, do we want to have the legal profession in charge? 20 , that"s something to think about.（分数：20.00）解析：lawyers解析：nothing to gain解析：public order解析：without hesitation解析：no common tie解析：website解析：legal reform解析：American government解析：political science professor解析：confirms解析：re-elect解析：two-thirds解析：comes close to解析：most powerful解析：make our laws解析：professional organization解析：over 200 years解析：formation解析：in charge of解析：Next time you vote二、句子判断(总题数：2，分数：15.00)（分数：7.50）A.We were met by the head of the company at the airport. √B.We haw Mrs Jones was the president of the company.C.Mrs Jones used to be the secretary of the company.D.Mrs Jones came to see us off at the airport.解析：[听力原文]Mrs. Jones came to us at the airport. We thought she was the secretary but she turned out to be the president of the company.A.The board of directors asked about the changes.B.The board of directors decided to invest more on the project.C.The board of directors approved the revisions. √D.The board of directors could not understand her explanation.解析：[听力原文]After Susan carefully explained her ideas at the board meeting last week, the directors all voted for the change she"s made concerning the proposed project.A.Many university students prefer soft drinks to fresh fruits.B.Most of them are first-or-second year college students. √C.A number of college students refuse to disclose their identities.D.Not many students are interested in our research projects.解析：[听力原文]Of all the students participating in our university"s research project, 73% classified themselves as freshmen and sophomores.A.We decided to sell the car when the oil prices rose.B.We should not delay solving the problem of oil prices.C.We were at a loss as to whether to buy that expensive car or not.D.We didn"t buy a car because of the floating oil prices. √解析：[听力原文]Originally we had planned to buy a car by the end of last year, but then with the recent fluctuation of the crude oil prices we decided to postpone the purchase.A.Most of them are from low-income belies.B.Most of them are in favor of a tax cut. √C.I know the Congress will veto the tax reform.D.I propose the tax reform be debated in the Congress.解析：[听力原文]Most people I know are interested in the proposed tax reform being debated in the congress because they hope it will lower taxes for them.（分数：7.50）A.Effective self management skills are key to academic and career success. √B.If you spend a lot of time on your school work, you will become a good manager later.C.School work can be time-consuming and is likely to make you feel exhausted after class.D.Good management calls for more time and energy on the part of the academic staff.解析：[听力原文]If you"re good at managing your own time and energy, it is very likely that you can do well both in your schoolwork and for your career.A.Mr. Paul White has just been fired.B.Mr. Paul White has forgotten the woman"s name.C.Mr. Paul White is looking for a job. √D.Mr. Paul White has the woman promoted.解析：[听力原文]Mr. Paul White, thank you very much for your inquiry, but I feel the position more suits a female applicant. Anyway, I will keep your name on file.A.I shall give you a discount.B.The crisis is affecting the whole world.C.I shall come in my Sunday best.D.The price is still too high. √解析：[听力原文]Is this your best quote? I thought the prices will be coming down now given the current situation of financial and economic crisis.A.He finished the negotiation in three days.B.He was on a business trip ten days ago.C.His toughness cost him three more days.D.His business trip lasted thirteen days. √解析：[听力原文]Last month our manager took a ten-day business trip to Chicago, but he had to stay there for 3 more days as the negotiation turned out to be a tougher one.A.We are sure that our children will become positive members of the changing society.B.Children with self esteem can make positive adjustment and achieve career success. √C.Personal goals can be reached with the help of parents who are competent members of the society.D.Parents with confidence will adapt themselves to the changes and accomplish personal goals. 解析：[听力原文]When our children are made confident that they are positive and competent individuals, they will adapt themselves to the changing society and successfully accomplish personal goals.三、对话段落(总题数：5，分数：40.00)（分数：8.00）A.The products were all made from fresh vegetables and fruits.B.The homemade products were actually made in the factory. √C.The factory was equipped with the most sophisticated machinery.D.There were homemade fresh vegetables and fruits in the factory.解析：[听力原文]W: What are you laughing about?M: I just saw the serious advertisement on TV for Germen soups. It"s said our products are home-made with the freshest vegetables and fruits. Then a scene in the factory showed that products were prepared and packed by the most sophisticated machinery.W: And I am sure that the word NATURE was put on the jars and cans of the products. I think the stupidest advertisements are those that imply that you are one of a kind. If you buy the product, you will be a very special person. Now you will be just like every other one of the 20 billion people who bought it.M: That"s really silly. But to me, the dullest of them all is when advertisers put a celebrity on TV to talk about a particular brand of soap or about a particular car. I bet that the celebrity"s never used the product before they got the job of appearing in the commercial.W: Yeah! But most of these commercials work and people remember the product.M: I agree, here we are talking about ads we"ve seen, aren"t we? We are all influenced by those celebrities and brand names.W: I think teenagers are specially vulnerable. Advertisers try to get teenagers used to a brand because they know that in later years, the teenagers will stick to that particular product of theirs.What in the advertisement has made the man laugh?A.You are special. √B.You are natural.C.You are stupid.D.You are dumb.解析：[听力原文]When some ads imply that you are one of a kind, what does that mean?A.To better explain how to use that product.B.To help reduce the promotion cost of that product.C.To induce more famous people to use that product.D.To get TV viewers to remember that product. √解析：[听力原文]Why does the advertiser put the celebrity on TV to talk about a particular product?A.Be easily affected by other products.B.Be aware of the same kind of product.C.Stick to that particular product. √D.Strike a bargain for other products.解析：[听力原文]According to the women, what will teenagers do if they are used to a brand?（分数：8.00）A.A flight over time zones.B.A loss of one"s characters.C.A symptom of leg problems.D.A condition of sleep disorders. √解析：[听力原文]Many of you may have heard of jet lag, which is a condition of space disorders, resulting from rapid travel over time zones. Such as on a jet plane. The symptom of jet lag can be quite varied, and may include loss of appetite, nausea, headache, fatigue, insomnia, or even mild depression. Here are a few tips for you to avoid jetlag, or cope if you are stricken by the condition. First, adjust your biological rhythm several days before your departure, and develop a plan to start switching to the time zone of your destination. For instance, if you will be flying from New York to Paris, where it is 6 hours later, get up one hour earlier for a couple of days, then 2 hours earlier, then 3 hours earlier, I will try to at least get half way to your new time zone. Turn lights on during day time in your destination, and off at night time. Second, during the time of your adjustment, especially during the flight, drink plenty of water. If you are not a big water fan, drink some other fluid that is not high in sugar, carbonation and caffeine; avoid junk food, salty food and caffeine, and alcohol on the plane. Of course I say that, but I always have a couple of drinks during the flight. If you do that, just be sure to drink as much water between drinks as possible. Thirdly, when you arrive in your destination, try to resist the urge to nap during the day time. Get outside, during the daylight hours, even it is just to sit in a café and relax. Try to get a good night sleep for the 1st couple of nights. The key is to reset your body"s natural clock to get enough rest. Finally, when you return home, use some of the same tactic above to return to your previous time zone.What"s the speaker"s definition of jet lag?A.Six hours. √B.Seven hours.C.Eight hours.D.Nine hours.解析：[听力原文]What"s the difference of the time zone between New York and Paris?A.Avoid junk food, salty foods, caffeine and alcohol.B.Drink as little water as possible between meals.C.Take drinks with less sugar, carbonation or caffeine. √D.Always have other fluid on the plane.解析：[听力原文]What does the speaker recommend if you do not want to drink much water during the flight?A.Sleep as soon as possible.B.Nap even during daytime.C.Get a good night"s sleep. √D.Relax yourself in a cafe.解析：[听力原文]According to the speaker, what should you try to do if you arrived at the destination（分数：8.00）A.He is overweight. √B.He is seriously ill.C.He is down with cold.D.He is hale and hearty.解析：[听力原文]W: Come on Mr. Edison, take a seat.M: Good morning doctor.W: Now let"s get a few details. Shall we? First your age, now you"re 40?M: Er, 35 actually, doctor.W: Right, 35. And your weight?M: About, 105 kilos.W: That"s rather a lot for your height, don"t you think?M: Yes, Well, I don"t get much exercises, doctor.W: And what kind of work do you do exactly?M: I work with computers.W: So you sit most of the day, is that right?M: All day.W: Right, so tell me, do you smoke?M: Well, I used to smoke 20-30 a day, but now it"s about 10.W: En, Have you had any illness likely?M: Nothing serious, just usual coughs and coldsW: I see. Now, let"s talk about your diet. What have you eaten this morning, for example? M: I"ve had two fried eggs, 5 bread, toast, butter and jam, and oh, 3 cups of tea.W: Well, Mr. Edison, that isn"t the best diet now, is it? What else do you normally eat? M: Beef burghers a lot, Chips.W: Dear Oh dear. And what about exercise do you have Mr. Edison? Do you play any sports? M: Er, can"t say I do really.W: Well Mr. Edison this is rather serious. I think we have to change a few things in your life, firstly, I recommend that you stop smoking completely. Secondly, you need to get some exercise, walk, instead of drive Mr. Edison. Join in a sports club. And lastly, we must make some changes to your diet. No more fried foods, no more chips, and beef burgers, good healthy vegetables, boiled potatoes, grilled meat and fish.What does the woman say about the man"s health?A.Two.B.Ten. √C.Twenty.D.Thirty.解析：[听力原文]How many cigarettes does the man smoke each day now?A.It is the best.B.It is nutritious.C.It is not enough.D.It is no healthy. √解析：[听力原文]What does the woman think of the man"s breakfast?A.The man is a heavy smoker.B.The man is rather short. √C.The man drives a car.D.The man works with a computer.解析：[听力原文]Which of the following can not be concluded from the conversion?（分数：8.00）A.Chairman of the African Club.B.Chairman of the International Club. √C.Chairman of the Irish Club.D.Chairman of the Folk Music Club.解析：[听力原文]May I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? Since the international club meets only once every semester for this special event, the first thing on our agenda is to have the secretary read the minutes of the last meeting. So when I finish this opening speech, the secretary will read the minutes of our last meeting for the last semester. And then we"ll go through our annual treasurer"s report and decide whether it can be accepted or not.At the top of our agenda, and I"m sure in everyone"s mind, is the International Display Week. It has been proposed for discussion. I was chairman of the African club, and now as chairman of the international club, I know more than anyone else the importance of such a display week. Let me explain. There are ten foreign clubs here representing the foreign students on our campus. The purpose of these clubs is, first of all, to get the students from the same countries together, so they won"t get too homesick, and so we can help each other over the rough spots. And secondly, so that the American students can join the club of their interest and learn about our culture as we learn theirs.Now, about the display. Some of you old hands will have to help me out, as there was so much going on I can"t remember at all. Let me see. There are the Scottish folk dance and Irish one, too. We"ll team up with the folk music club and recruit anyone who can sew to make costumes. Of course, each group will set up a booth decorated with pictures and things of interest in their respective countries, and everyone will wear his national costume.Who is the man?A.Once a week.B.Once a month.C.Once a semester. √D.Once a year.解析：[听力原文]How often is the meeting held?A.The minutes of the last meeting.B.The treasurer"s report.C.The Scottish and Irish Folk Dances.D.The International Display Week. √解析：[听力原文]What is at the top of the meeting"s agenda?A.To help students from the same countries overcome their homesickness and other problems. √B.To set up booths decorated with pictures and things of interest in the respective countries.C.To recruit anyone who can sew to help make costumes so that every club member can wear their national costume.D.To teach the American students Scottish and Irish folk dances during the special even of the display.解析：[听力原文]What is the purpose of organizing foreign clubs on campus?（分数：8.00）A.In Bath.B.In London. √C.In York.D.In the suburbs.解析：[听力原文]W: Paul, nice to see you back from the university. How do you like your new university? I remember your mum had wanted you to go to London University so that you can live at home and walk or cycle to attend the lectures.M: Well, you know I didn"t go to London University after all. My new university is on the suburbs of an ancient cathedral city and it is almost 8 miles from the city center. The university is planned on the so called American campus system. That is to say, students live in halls of residence grouped around the main university buildings.W: You mean you live, eat and study within the university proper?M: Yes, I like it. Because we are a real community. We"ve got comfortable common rooms and bars. We arrange dances and parties. We"ve got clubs, theater groups, choirs and so on. And we"ve got an orchestra. I played the drums in it. By the way, how about your university days, Betty? W: I rented a house with two other girls in the middle of the city about ten minutes walk from the university. The house is falling to pieces. It is damp and there is no proper heating. M: That sounds awful. I couldn"t work in a place like yours. The district is poor and could almost be classed as a slum.W: I don"t think so. We live among real people who treat us as real people. We"ve got an electrician living next door, who is always coming in and mending our cooker and electric fires. We could try to get into one of the halls of the residents. But we prefer to be independent. It"s nice to belong to the city and to do things outside the university.M: What sort of things do you do outside the university?M: Well, there is a group of us who go and help in a home for handicapped children. And I think in the city bar choir we get on well with the local people, not like you in that suburban district. W: Well, I like history. And my university is one of the best universities for that subject. Besides, it is an ancient city with a lot of historical relics and sightseeing spots. If you can drop by by any chance, I can show you around.W: You bet.Where does the man"s live?A.Students live in halls residence around the university buildings. √B.Students are encouraged to conduct their independent research project.C.Students first live in hails of residence and then are allowed to move out.D.Students can share the common rooms with faculty members.解析：[听力原文]What is typical of the American campus system?A.She couldn"t find a room in the residential hall.B.She could save money to pay for her studies.C.She could mix well with the local people. √D.She could live in a comfortable house.解析：[听力原文]Why did the women choose to rent a house at the city center?A.Give her some advice on how to strike a bargain.B.Introduce her to the local people.C.Help her with the volunteer work.D.Show her around the ancient cathedral city. √解析：[听力原文]What does the man promise to do for the woman?四、句子听译(总题数：1，分数：15.00)（分数：15.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：()解析：针对成年学生的课程可能是职业性的或者是娱乐性的，即课程可能与一个人的工作相关或者纯粹的是出于兴趣娱乐而上课。
上海市英语中级口译资格证书第1阶段测试答案7
上海市英语中级口译资格证书第1阶段测试答案7上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试答案 ion No.25. Why are colds more common in the winter than in other seasons?Question No.26. Which of the following can be concluded from the talk?Questions 27 to 30 are based on the following conversation.(Man) I suppose that in Britain, too, family life has changed a lot in the last century, hasn’t it?(Woman) Oh yes, very much so. I think families used to be much larger. My great grandmother was one of the fourteen children! Very few people nowadays care to have such large families.(Man) I suppose that’s why in the old days very few women took up careers outside the home. They wee too busy bringing up their families.(Woman) Yes, but rich families had servants to dothe housework and even nannies to look after the children.(Man) Would you like to have lived then, Betty?(Woman) Not particularly! Women then weren’t as free as they are today. For example, they often had to marry men they didn’t like and they were financially dependent on their parents or their husbands. I think we are much better off today, don’t you?(Man) Well, I suppose we have more freedom of choice and we’re more independent, but, you know, some arranged marriages were very successful. Women seemed to be more content with their husbands. Besides, there was something rather charming about courtship in the old days.(Woman) Really? Such as what?(Man) Well, the custom of asking a girl’s father for permission to marry her, for example.(Woman) And supposing the father didn’t give his permission? NO thank you. I think family life is much pleasanter today because it is freer and more informal. At least today we are free to marry whoever we like and to take up a job, if we wish.(Man) That’s true. But I still think that family life in the old days must have been very pleasant and secure.Question No.27. How many brothers and sisters did Betty’s great grandmother have?Question No.28. In the old days, who normally did the housework in rich families?Question No.29. According to the talk, in what way were women less free than they are today?Question No.30. What does the man say about courtship in the old days?Part C: Listening and TranslationⅠ. Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 English sentences. You will hear the sentences only once. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. Now let’s begin Part A with Sentence Translation with Sentence No. 1.。
2001_3上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试[参考答案]
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2001.3上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试参考答案:SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTPart A: Sport Dictation1. television viewers2. recent research3. more far-reaching4. power of authority5. gets away with6. a social reality7. escape from 8. dangerous and frightening9. less trustful 10. police protection11. estimate 12. further evidence13. 33 14. instead of15. network TV 16. threat of danger17. exploit by the media 18. increasing pressure19. aggressive behavior 20. social control and stabilityPart B: Listening Comprehension1-5 BCDAC 6-10 BCCBAC11-15 DACBC 16-20 DBABD21-25 ABCBA 26-30 BCCADPart C: Listening and TranslationⅠ. Sentence Translation１.当时那人就我们陈列在交易会上的新产品提了好多问题。
但是，他没有下任何定单。
2. 多数人在劳累工作了一天回家后都希望能休闲一下，诸如洗个热水澡或者聆听轻音乐。
3. 慢跑是一种慢速、稳定的奔。
最近几年来，慢跑已成为非常流行的一种户外活动。
4. 下山容易上山难，因此，染上坏习惯容易，养成好习惯难。
5. 如果你在快餐店或咖啡店就餐，你付５元钱或再多一点就能吃一顿。
但是如果你在旅馆或市中心的饭店用餐，你就要付十倍的钱。
上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题1-(3)
上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题1-(3)(总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、听写填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)The Internet is an excellent source for finding many types of information and for keeping up with new developments in the world. Today, an ever increasing number of people are using the Internet to 1 related information, conduct business, or personal activities, access electronic databases, send e-mail, and network with relatives, 2 . Frequently referred to as the Information Super Highway, the Internet is actually a network of 3 . You may think of the Internet as analogous to the 4 , Just as the inter-state system connects to different cities via 5 , the Internet connects computers around the world via a number of different 6 . At the most basic level, a computer, a modem, and a right type of 7 can get a person onto the Internet.Through the Internet you can access massive amounts of information by 8 that are linked together. Generally speaking, two types of information are 9 are the most useful for people. That is , conversational resources, and 10 Conversational resources allow users to have conversations with individuals 11 Mailing lists and news groups are 12 of conversational resources. Mailing lists include electronic mail, whereby the user 13 , send to any other individual, or group of individuals, who have subscribed by having their name and electronical 14 placed on the center"s list of addresses.News groups are essentially electronic 15 . Anyone with Internet access can 16 to the board, and any one with Internet access can read the board. The reference resources you 17 are the World Wide Web (www) or the web for short. The web uses HTML (hypertext markup language) to 18 , sound, graphics and video. Of course, you need browsers to view documents, and 19 through the intricate links structure. The most 20 browser is the Microsoft Internet Explorer.（分数：20.00）解析：dig up解析：colleagues or friends解析：computer networks解析：interstate highway system解析：many different routes解析：electronic pathways解析：software解析：accessing computers解析：available on the internet解析：reference resources解析：anywhere in the world解析：the primary types解析：can read messages解析：mail address解析：bulletin boards解析：post an article解析：most frequently encounter解析：transfer text解析：navigate解析：popular and well-known二、句子判断(总题数：2，分数：15.00)（分数：7.50）A.It is planned that we will go and visit Australia early next year.B.It is proposed that a new branch be set up in Australia. √C.The tuition fee for studying in Australia will be raised next year.D.We are confident that our plan to start a branch school will come off.解析：[听力原文]Our firm is planning to start up a new branch in Australia early next year. And we are making a feasibility study of the proposal.A.I cannot describe our accountant without drinking some coffee.B.I have to keep awake during our chief accountant"s briefings.C.I think our chief accountant"s briefings are really boring. √D.I doubt that our chief accountant will talk with you over coffee.解析：[听力原文]You would like me to describe our chief accountant? Well, I could never stay awake any of his briefings without first drinking at least three cups of coffee.A.Miss Brown is not qualified.B.Miss Brown is right.C.It is a well-paid job.D.It is her first job. √解析：[听力原文]Ms. Brown has intact any previous working experience. She graduated from college 3 years ago, and started to work for us right away.A.The manager told the secretary not to rush. √B.The manager told his secretary to finish the memo on time.C.The manager told the secretary to take the memo home.D.The manager told the secretary to wind the clock in the office.解析：[听力原文]When the secretary said that the memorandum will be ready on Wednesday, the General Manager told her to take her time.A.Your 10% discount is not enough for a second order.B.You should deliver the second order next month.C.We can give you a discount for this product.D.We"ll buy more if the price is cheaper. √解析：[听力原文]If you give us a 10 percent discount on this product, we"ll place a second order immediately after we"ve received the first one next month.（分数：7.50）A.Scientists are convinced that most animals cannot adapt to changes in climate.B.Certain animals are more adaptable as they can live in extreme conditions.C.Climate changes are responsible for the disappearance of some species. √D.Some species can move to the new surroundings in case of climate changes.解析：[听力原文]Scientists believe that some animals become extinct because of changes in climate. When the places they live become hotter or colder and they can"t adapt to the new surroundings, they die.A.I think sending the products by air is faster and safer. √B.I need a quick response for my question about the products.C.To avoid any damage, we"d better send the products by sea.D.It is dangerous to send the products by sea as there are pirates.解析：[听力原文]I"ve been looking into the question of having the products delivered by air. It"s quick. The goods are less liable to damage than by sea. And there is less risk of holdups.A.Generation gap is a new phenomenon of the ever-changing modern times.B.Differences exist among people even if they are of the same generation. √C.Modern people can have different life expectancy, with only a few years apart.D.Modern people of different age groups may easily share a common viewpoint.解析：[听力原文]Today, with the rapid social and economic changes of modern times, generation gap is found within the same generation, between people of different ge groups-sometimes, with only a few years apart.A.We have made doubled efforts to increase the attendance.B.We need to find another 80 agents for our sales conference.C.This year"s attendance will almost double that of the last. √D.More than 280 people will come to this year"s conference.解析：[听力原文]Last year"s annual sales conference was a great success. We have an attendance of almost 100 agents and influential customers. This time, we are counting on more than 180.A.We have invested less than half a million in that project.B.We have invested almost three million in that project.C.We have invested five million or so in that project.D.We have invested about seven million in that project. √解析：[听力原文]Originally, we have planned to invest 3.5 million in that project, but just look at this figure, it almost doubled that amount!三、对话段落(总题数：5，分数：40.00)（分数：8.00）A.Husband and wife.B.Customer and waitress.C.Tenant and door-keeper.D.Patient and doctor. √解析：[听力原文]F: Now, what seems to be the trouble?M: I don"t know. I often get dizzy when I climb any stairs and I feel that as though I"m going to faint.F: Uh, well, your blood pressure is up.M: Is it?F: Do your parents have hypertension problems?M: Well, my father used to have low blood pressure. But after his retirement, he"s got kind of hypertension problem. My mother is okay.F: You have to be more careful as it is in the family.M: What can I do about it?F: Well, you have to stay off fatty or fried foods, less salty, and less spicy, if possible. M: Can I have fish and chips? I like it ever since my childhood.F: Not any more, I"m afraid. One more thing, no more smoking and alcohol drinking. It"s important for you to eat properly, and keep regular time and healthy styles.M: I see. I don"t smoke. But I sometimes drink a bit of red wine. Is that okay?F: Yes. And I"ll give you some tablets to take twice a day. I"ll put all these down in your case history. Come back in a week or so.What is the most likely relationship between the man and the woman?A.His mother.B.His father. √C.His child.D.Himself.解析：[听力原文]According to the man, who used to have low blood pressure?A.Red salty beef.B.Spicy seafood.C.Fish and chips. √D.Sausages and eggs.解析：[听力原文]What kind of foods does the man like most?A.A notice.B.Two tablets.C.Some medicine. √D.Some red wine.解析：[听力原文]What does the woman give the man?（分数：8.00）A.In 1800.B.In 1851. √C.In 1939.D.In 1950.解析：[听力原文]The Universal Expo, also known as World"s Fair, is one of the three largest events in the world, in terms of economic and cultural impact. However, compared with the other great events, the Modern Olympic Games, and the World Cup, the Expo has the longest history.In 1851, the 1st Expo was held in London under the title "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations". At the Expo, participating countries will set up their national pavilions in distinctive architectural styles, with a view to attracting business people, and tourists all over the world. The cost for building such a pavilion could amount to millions of dollars. But it is often far outweighed by benefits and potential revenues thus generated.Usually an Expo will last between three and six months. The character of World Exhibitions has developed through history. Three stages are identified, namely, the eras of industrialization, of cultural exchange, and of nation branding.The 1st era covered roughly the period from 1800 to 1950. In these days, World Exhibitions were especially focused on trade and famous for the display of scientific and technological advancements.The 2nd era stared with the 1939 New York World"s Fair. From then on, World"s Fairs became more strongly based on a specific theme of cultural significance. Technology and inventions remains important, but no longer as the principal subjects. The defining elements of the Expos were cross-cultural communications and exchanges.Finally, in the early 1990s, countries started to use World Expo more widely and strongly as a platform to improve their national images.A study shows that improving national image was the primary participation goal for 73% of the countries at Expo 2000. Today"s World"s Exhibitions embody elements of all three eras. They present new inventions, facilitate cultural exchange, and are used for city, region, and nation branding.When was the 1st World Expo held?A.To attract people all over the world. √B.To save millions of dollars in hotel accommodation.C.To offset the imbalance in foreign trade.D.To outweigh the benefits and potential revenues.解析：[听力原文]According to the talk, why do participating countries build their national pavilions at the Expo?A.To promote scientific exchanges.B.To define cross-cultural communications.C.To improve their national images. √D.To display their technological advancements.解析：[听力原文]At Expo 2000, what was the primary goal for the majority of participating countries?A.The presentation of new inventions.B.The promotion of cultural exchanges.C.The ambition of nation branding.D.The creation of a universal language. √解析：[听力原文]Which of the following is not an element presented in the Expo?（分数：8.00）A.Because she wanted to invite him to Spain.B.Because she needed some help to find a hotel. √C.Because she asked him to book a hotel.D.Because she thought that he had been ill for some time.解析：[听力原文]M: 2624344, David Carter speaking.F: Hello, David. It"s Joyce, Joyce Cook.M: Hello, Joyce. How are you?F: I"m very well, thanks. How are you?M: Oh, not so bad, you know.F: Good. I rang to ask if you know anything about hotels on the Costa Brava.M: No, I"m afraid I can"t be very much helpful to you there. Why?F: Well, it"s just that we"ve been thinking of taking the family to Spain summer. And at this rather late stage, we"re trying to organize ourselves a suitable hotel. But I thought that you"ve been to the Costa Brava.M: I have several times. But I"ve always taken a tent and do it the hard way.F: Oh, I see. I didn"t realize that.M: Yes. Great one for the open area, you know.F: Oh, it must be nice. But we could never contemplate it with our lot. We are terribly disorganized as a family, you know, and we"d be in chaos at no time. And in any case, the car isn"t big enough to get all of us in and camping equipment as well. So we simply must find ourselves a nice hotel where they"ll put up with noisy kids.M: Uh. You have got a problem. I"ll tell you what, Joyce. It"s just occurred to me Mr. and Mrs. Simpson from over the road have been to that part of Spain several times and I seem to remember them saying they always use some hotel.F: Do they?M: Yes. At least I think that"s what they said. I"ll pop round later this evening and if they do know anything that might be of use to you, I"ll get one or the other of them to give you a ring.F: Would you? That"s very kind of you.Why did Joyce telephone David?A.He generally camped around while traveling in Spain. √B.He used to work hard in a seaside hotel in Spain.C.He found it difficult to travel around Spain on his own.D.He normally would help Joyce to find a hotel in Spain.解析：[听力原文]Which of the following is true about the man?A.She can not put up with her noisy kids.B.She can not organize the trip to Spain.C.She has to find hotel rooms for her kids. √D.She has to rent a bigger car for the camping equipment.解析：[听力原文]What is Joyce"s problem according to the man?A.Visit Joyce Cook.B.Phone Mr. and Mrs. Simpson.C.Book the hotel rooms in advance.D.Consult someone else. √解析：[听力原文]What does David promise to do in the evening?（分数：8.00）A.It has fixed weight. √B.It has functions.C.It has color.D.It has surface.解析：[听力原文]We are so used to our life on the surface on the Earth that it"s not easy for our minds to break free of all the ideas that we take for granted. For example, we can feel things are heavy so we think of weight as a fixed quality in an object. But actually, it is not fixed at all. If you could take a one-pound packet of butter, 4,000 miles out from the Earth, it would weigh only a quarter of a pound. The reason for such change of weight is this: all objects have a natural attraction for all other objects. This is called the gravitational attraction. But this power of attraction between two objects gets weaker as they get farther apart. So the weight of an object on the surface of the Earth is not the same as its weight 4,000 miles out in space. What about the weight of one-pound of butter on the surface of the moon? There will be attraction between the butter and the moon, but the butter will weigh only about one-sixth as much as it does on Earth. This is because the moon is so much smaller than the Earth. The amount of the gravitational pull that a body produces depends on the amount of material in it. A packet of butter has a gravitation pull of its own, but it is very small in relation to the pull of something as large as the moon, or the Earth.According to the speaker, what quality of an object is taken for granted by people?A.One-sixth pound.B.One-fourth pound. √C.One-third pound.D.Half a pound.解析：[听力原文]How much will a pound of butter weigh if it is brought 4,000 miles into space?A.The weight of an object on the Earth"s surface.B.The power of attraction between two objects. √C.The natural beauty of an object in space.D.The attraction of ancient objects and relics.解析：[听力原文]What is the gravitational attraction?A.Because there is less air on the moon.B.Because the moon is not inhabitable.C.Because the moon is too far away from the Earth.D.Because the moon is much smaller. √解析：[听力原文]Why does an object weigh much less on the moon than it does on the Earth?（分数：8.00）A.An advertising agency.B.A beautiful picture.C.A project from the finance office.D.A catalogue of products. √解析：[听力原文]M: Helen, come and look at this.F: Oh, is this the new catalogue?M: Yes, it is. I had a design by an advertising agency this year.F: It"s beautiful. I love the colors. It"s certainly going to make everybody take notice about our products.M: Well, I think they did a good job. I"m going to get several thousand extra copies printed for the Expo that is coming up this spring.F: I"m sure we can use them at the Expo. But do we have enough money in the budget for them? M: No, but I think I can get the finance office to approve our budget supplement.F: When they see this, they"ll certainly be impressed. Are you going to be able to get all the colors we produced?M: Oh yes, it wouldn"t be nearly as effective without them.F: When will it be ready? Are you going to have it in time?M: I"m going to see Mrs Carter in the finance office this afternoon. If she says we can go over the budget, I"ll get the catalogue printed right away. They"ll be ready in a couple of days. F: You have to mail most of those to our regular customers, won"t you?M: We"ll need a lot of them for the mailing, but there"ll be enough left for you to give out at the Expo.F: I hope so, because this catalogue is a real eye-catcher.M: But don"t worry about it. I"m sure I can make Mrs Carter see why we need a little more money for the extra copies.F: I think anyone will be able to see what a wonderful catalogue this is.What are the man and woman talking about?A.They don"t have enough money for extra copies. √B.They don"t have time to print the new catalogue.C.They cannot get in touch with their regular customers.D.They cannot attend the expo coming up this spring.解析：[听力原文]What is the speaker"s major concern?A.Right away.B.At noon.C.In the afternoon. √D.In a couple of days.解析：[听力原文]When will the man see Mrs Carter in the finance office?A.To approve a budget supplement. √B.To pay the advertising agency for the expo.C.To hold Mrs. Cater responsible for the catalogue.D.To design a real eye-catcher.解析：[听力原文]What is the finance office expected to do?四、句子听译(总题数：1，分数：15.00)（分数：15.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：()解析：悉尼是一座非常现代化的城市，但也有许多历史名胜古迹。
上海市英语中级口译资格证书第1阶段测试答案4
上海市英语中级口译资格证书第1阶段测试答案4上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试答案 any tickets for the Auto Show could have been sold, but the exhibition hall has only a capacity for 500 visitors.Ⅱ. Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully, because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following conversation.(Man) How do you feel today, Mary?(Woman) Not very well, John. I think I’ll stay at home today and rest.(Man) That’s good idea. I think you’ve been knocking yourself out day and night on that research project of yours. And I’m happy that you had finally handed in your report on tourism yesterday. You really could do with a rest. Well, is there anything I can do for you now?(Woman) Yes, there is. Actually. It’s very cold in here. Would you mind turning the air-conditioning off and opening the window?(Man) Not at all… there we are. Do you feel hungry? Shall I make you something to eat?(Woman) No, thanks, although I do feel quite thirsty. Could you bring me some water, please?(Man) Sure. Anything else?(Woman) Well, there were a couple of things that I had to do today. But I don’t really want to go outside.(Man) No, you should stay in bed. I’ll do them for you. What were they?(Woman) The books I borrowed from the library have to go back today, and I was going to post theletters I wrote yesterday…(Man) Don’t worry, I’ll take the books back to the library, and I can post the letters on the way.(Woman) That’s very kind of you, John.(Man) Can I get you anything from outside?(Woman) Well, a newspaper would be nice, and some magazines. If I’m going to be in bed all day, I’d like something to read.(Man) OK, I’ll pick those up for you on the way back from the library. Meanwhile, why don’t you try to get some sleep?(Woman) Yes, I will. Thanks, John.Question No.11. What do we learn about Mary?Question No.12. What has the woman been doing recently?Question No.13. What does the woman want the man to do?Question No.14. Why does Mary want a newspaper and some magazines?Questions 15 to 18 are based on the following talk.(Man) A。
1998.9上海市英语中级口译笔试答案
1998.9上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试参考答案:SECTION1: LISTENING TESTPart A: Spot Dictation1. go on stage2. unkind thing3. restless and nervous4. superstitious people5. stage fright6. friends and colleagues7. wishing 8. it is hopes9. also consider 10. good luck11. from all directions 12. in the theatre13. at rehearsal 14. yellow15. traditional fears 16. 1artistic personality17. performing live 18. unstable profession19. lose his confidence 20. always expectPart B: Listening Comprehension1-5 C B D C D 6-10 C B C A C11-15 C C A D B 16-20 C D A B A21-25 C D B B A 26-30 C C A D APart C: Listening and TranslationⅠ.Sentence Translation1.公司正在考虑招聘额外工作人员以应付日益增长的需要。
2.那家超市经理，其背景我很熟悉，绝对/百分之百的诚实。
3.我承认/同意，它们很相似，但是假如你确实仔细观察的话，你会发现它们并不是一样的。
4.我认为应该迫使所有的教师到外部世界生活，而不是从教室走向大学，然后再回到教室。
5.社会学家发现很多妇女希望自己生来就是男人，据说这数字在发达国家高达百分之六十。
Ⅱ.Passage Translation1. “全包/一揽子/包办度假”越来越流行。
中级口译证书第一阶段考试
上海英语中级口译证书第一阶段考试SECTION 1：LISTENING TEST (45 minutes)Part A：Spot DictationDirections：In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage 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.Good afternoon, folks. Today’s discussion topic is “Online Shopping”. With only two weeks to go ______(1)________buying presents is a high priority for a lot of people. However, this year not so many people are ________(2)________to browse around the shops. These days lots of people can do their shopping_______(3)________of their own home with the help of the Internet. Online shopping is becoming _________(4)________for a number of reasons: prices are often lower online, you don’t have to______(5)________in busy shops and you can buy almost any product imaginable with just a few______(6)________of your mouse. Computer trends are often ______(7)_______ but this year women are expected to do more shopping on the Internet than men. It seems women are now more attracted to the________ (8) ______of online shopping than they used to be.Average spending online this Christmas by women will rise to______(9)_______compared to the slightly lower average of￡233 for men, while_____ (10)_______per person on the high street is only￡197．Seventy percent of ________(11)________, male and female, are now buying their Christmas gifts online. In the past a lot of people were___________(12)________. Many were worried about the security of entering_________(13)_________on the Internet, but as shopping online has become more_________(14)_________, these worries have begun to disappear. ______(15)______of Internet users still do have security worries but it_______(16)_______ the ever-increasing numbers of online shoppers. One victim of the online________(17)___________is the UK high street．Christmas trading can represent up to 60％of________(18)_____________for some stores．Many companies are concerned that__________(19)___________are coming through their doors in the run-up to Christmas．As a result there are lots of _______(20)_______in the shops．Part B：Listening ComprehensionI．StatementsDirections：In this part of the test，you will hear several short statements．These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE，and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully．When you hear a statement，read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard．Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1．(A)The short hours make the job impossible for anyone to refuse．(B)Mitchell refused the position because of the low pay．(C)Mitchell is looking forward to meeting her new colleagues．(D)The job would have turned into an excellent opportunity for Mitchell．2. (A)The committee hasn’t been very busy lately．(B)This committee is better than the other one．(C)I’m very pleased with the result．(D)I had hoped for a better decision．3. (A)It is hard to understand your problem．(B)It is difficult to solve your problem．(C)It is impossible to answer your question．(D)It is certain that you can try right away．4. (A)Life in New York was harder than you expected．(B)You’d better work harder so as to make more money．(C)I used to work in Washington，but now I’m in Chicago．(D)I have to travel a lot, as a salesman．5.(A)I’d like to have the manager’s view of my work．(B)I wish I would be promoted to be the manager．(C)I met the manager once a while, but she never look at me．(D)I had learned a lot from the manager, though she herself was unaware of it．6.(A)Researchers have found that cooked tomatoes are more nutritious．(B)Fifty percent of men will develop prostate cancer when they are old．(C)Men who exercise 2 to 3 times a week are less likely to catch cold．(D)Tomatoes are helpful in cutting down the risk of having prostate cancer．7.(A)Jane Jensen is successful in designing clothes．(B)Jane Jensen would rather become a writer．(C)Jane Jensen has won numerous awards for her novels．(D)Jane Jensen is praised for her writing of adventures．8.(A)Most reviews about the movies made in China are superficial．(B)Only a small number of the Chinese films are exported overseas．(C)China ranks the third in profit—making for movies produced．(D)Many a film produced in China is not profit-making．9.(A)Loss of body water can lead to the malfunction of your brain．(B)Loss of body weight can help improve your brain performance．(C)If your brain performance level starts to weaken, you will feel dizzy．(D)If you want to reduce your weight, you need to drink plenty of water．10.(A)I accept your offer of$30．(B)Our special price is$30 off．(C)$30 is our bottom price．(D)$30 is our profit margin．II．Talks and ConversationsDirections：In this part of the test，you will hear several short talks and conversations．After each of these，you will hear a few questions．Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions 0NLY ONCE．When you hear a question，read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question．Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER B00KLET．Questions 11～1411．(A)The airplane．(B)The space shuttle．(C)The electricity car．(D)The clean water．12．(A)In Switzerland．(B)In Germany．(C)In Italy．(D)In Sweden．13．(A)It is small and light．(B)Its engine runs on water．(C)It runs 80 miles per hour．(D)Its colors are varied．14．(A)It is too heavy．(B)It is rather expensive．(C)It has no air-conditioning．(D)It is made of a special metal．Questions 15～1815．(A)In the south．(B)In the north．(C)In the middle．(D)In the northeast．16．(A)A cowshed．(B)A country cottage．(C)A brick house．(D)A bungalow．17．(A)On an island in a 1ake．(B)On the top of a hill．(C)Near a busy town．(D)By a thick forest．18．(A)They often go boating on the lake．(B)There is a very good market near the place．(C)Not many English people go there．(D)There are a lot of lakes in the region．Questions 19～2219．(A)The one he took with a bigger camera．(B)The one he took on his vacation．(C)The one he took in his studio．(D)The one he took for the woman．20．(A)He uses different cameras．(B)He often makes them pose for pictures(C)He usually catches them unawares．(D)He always asks them for permission．21．(A)When he is travelling around．(B)When he is doing research work．(C)When he wants to get portraits shots．(D)When he takes pictures in his studio．22．(A)Passport photos．(B)Portrait shots．(C)Landscapes．(D)Still-life studies．Questions 23～2623．(A)Via mail．(B)By phone．(C)Through a travel agency．(D)With a booking office．24．(A)Check-in procedures may take time．(B)The speaker is under special scrutiny．(C)There is a long line before the ticket counter．(D)Security system is not working．25．(A)It made him uncomfortable．(B)It was hectic．(C)It went smoothly．(D)It had some trouble．26．(A)It is worth the expense．(B)It is fast and efficient．(C)It iS safe and reliable．(D)It is trouble freeQuestions 27～3027．(A)Because he does not think it is worthwhile to his 1ife．(B)Because he does not believe in those television programs．(C)Because a good television set costs a great deal of money．(D)Because there is simply no space for one in his apartment．28．(A)A computer．(B)A video camera．(C)An FM radio．(D)A fax machine．29．(A)It widens the gap between the rich and the poor．(B)It helps produce all kinds of machines．(C)It brings him closer contact with other people．(D)It destroys all the beauty and meaning in life．30．(A)Living in the country．(B)Travelling around the world．(C)Surfing the Internet．(D)Taking business trips．Part C：Listening and TranslationI．Sentence TranslationDirections：In this part of the test，you will hear 5 sentences in English．You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE．After you have heard each sentence，translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET．(1)_____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________(2)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (3)_____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________(4)_____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________(5)_____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________II．Passage TranslationDirections：In this part of the test，you will hear 2 passages in English．You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE．After you have heard each passage，translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET．You may take notes while you are listening．(1)_____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________(2)_____________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________SECTION 2：STUDY SKILLS (50 minutes)Directions：In this section，you will read several passages．Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content．You are to choose ONE best answer，(A)，(B)，(C)or(D)，to each question．Answer all the questions following each passage On the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET．Questions 1～5The largest animal that ever 1ived on land or in water still exists．Not even the giant dinosaurs were as 1arge as some whales．One sulphur-bottom whale caught in the Antarctic was 110 feet long, and weighed between 90 and 100 tons．Whales can grow to such enormous size because their bodies are supported by the water．An animal that lives on Iand can only grow to a size that his legs can support, while a bird’s size is limited by its wing size．A whale has none of these difficulties．Millions of years ago, whales lived on land and walked on four legs．Today, whales still have small bones that are the remains of their hind legs. But these bones can only be seen on the inside of the whale．No one knows why whales 1eft the land to live in the water．However, scientists can surmise that when the whales changed their environment, their bodies underwent a change—taking on a more fish-like appearance．This new form offered less resistance to the water, enabling the whales to swim faster．Despite their fish-like form, whales are not fish．A whale will drown, just as a man will, if it stays under water too long. When a whale is under water, it closes its nostrils tightly and holds its breath．The air in its lungs becomes very hot and full of water vapour. When the whale rises to the surface and exhales, its hot breath produces a column of water vapor that rises high in the air．A man produces the same effect when he exhales warm air on a cold morning．Whales are classified as mammals because they bear their young, rather than laying eggs, and because the mother whales give the babies milk. Like other mammals, whales have warm blood. Their blood stays at the same temperature, even when they move from hot to cold water．They keep warm in cold water because they have a thick layer of fat just under their skins．This fat is called blubber, and it is thicker on whales that spend their lives in cold water．Almost all land mammals, except man, have hair on their bodies to keep them warm, but whales, which have very few hairs, are kept warm by their fat.Whales do not bear young more often than every two years．The births are usually single births, but there have been instances of whale twins．Mother whales show a great deal of affection for their young．If the baby whale is killed, the mother will stay close to it for a long time．The young grow very rapidly during their first three or four years．And, although no one is certain how long a whale lives, the normal life span is probably less than 100 years．1．We learn from the passage that whales may reach a length of_______(A) 80 feet (B) 90 feet(C) 100 feet (D) 110 feet2．Whales would find living on land difficult now because_________(A) they are too big (B)they are not mammals(C) they have too much blubber (D)they cannot breathe air3．When a whale is swimming under water, it closes its_________(A) bristles (B)nostrils(C) mouth (D)eyes4．According to the passage, the blood temperature of a whale________(A) varies in hot water(B) remains the same(C) grows colder as the blubber accumulates(D) grows warmer as the whale grows older5．The passage suggests that when a baby whale is killed, its mother usually_______(A) dies soon afterwards (B)calls other whales(C) stays in the same area (D)swims away rapidlyQuestions 6～10Millions of tourists come to Siem Reap, Cambodia every year to visit the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat, an influx that has helped transform a tranquil village into a thriving, cosmopolitan town with thumping nightlife and more than 10, 000 hotel rooms．But the explosion of tourism here has also done something less predictable．Siem Reap, which had no universities a decade ago, is n ow Cambodia’s second-largest hub for higher education, after the capital, Phnom Penh．The sons and daughters of rice farmers flock here to work as tour guides, receptionists, bartenders and waitresses．When their shifts are over, they study finance, English and accounting．“I never imagined that I could go to university, ”said Hem Sophoan, a 31-year-old tour guide who is now studying for his second master’s degree. “There’s been so much change and opportunities for young people．” The establishment of five pr ivate universities here is helping to transform the work force in this part of Cambodia, one of Asia’s poorest countries．Khim Borin, a 26-year-old tour guide by day and law student by night, says he wants to become a lawyer．But he has trouble staying awake in class during the high tourist season, when he spends hours scaling temple steps. “I tell my friends, ‘Hit me if you see me falling asleep,’” he said. The five universities in Siem Reap currently enroll more than 10, 000 students．Most of the campuses are quiet during the day but come to life at night．The United Nations and aid organizations have had an oversize role in helping steer the country. But the symbiosis of work and study here came together without any master plan．It was driven largely by supply and demand：universities opened to cater to the dreams of Cambodia’s youth. University administrators say 80 to 90 percent of the students hold full—time jobs．Most students pay the annual tuition of$400 themselves．Luckier students get sponsorship from foreigners．On a recent evening, an Argentine insurance saleswoman on vacation here, Maria Theresa Landoni, went to the university to pay the tuition of a young woman who wanted to study tourism．Ms．Landoni struck up a friendship with the driver of her motorized rickshaw and met his daughter．“They were very, very, very poor,” Ms．Landoni said．“This is a country that has suffered a lot.” Ms．Landoni said she agreed to pay one semester’s worth of fees for the daughter：$180．Many graduates seem to have stayed with their employers and moved up, now having better prospects for managerial roles．But it is too early to draw conclusions．The six-year-old University of South-East Asia, for example, has had only two graduating classes, and they were small．6．We learn from the passage that ten years ago, Siem Reap________(A)was little more than a ruin(B)was a town visited by millions of tourists(C)did not have any university(D)underwent some change to young people’s advantage7．Higher education in Siem Reap is largely attributed to __________(A)the development of tourism (B)the sponsorship of foreigners(C)the master plan of aid organizations (D)the investment of the local government8．In Siem Reap, the tuition for young people’s colleg e education is usually paid by_______(A)their parents (B)their employers(C)students themselves (D)friendly foreigners9．What is typical of most of the universities in Siem Reap?(A)Most of their students work as tour guides．(B)Most of their students take part-time jobs．(C)They enroll a limited number of students．(D)They are quiet by day but busy at night．10．What does the passage mainly discuss?(A)The big dreams of Cambodia’s young p eople．(B)Young people devoted to learning after work．(C)The explosion of tourism in Cambodia．(D)The establishment of universities in Siem Reap．Questions 11～15The pocket calculator has been relegated to the role of a graphic icon on digital screens rather than an object in its own right．But in the early 1970s, it was at the forefront of consumer technology．A pocket calculator was the closest that most 1970s consumers came to owning anything with computational power, even if all it could do was basic math．The Sinclair Executive was one of a cluster of pocket-size electronic calculators developed at the same time．The first one small enough to fit in a shirt pocket was the Busicom LEI-120A Handy, introduced in Japan in early 1971．When the Sinclair Executive was introduced in 1972 by the British entrepreneur Clive Sinclair, it was cheaper, slimmer and looked much slicker than the others, thanks to a gleaming black ABS plastic case designed by Mr．Sinclair’s brother, lain．Design magazine hailed it as “at once a conversation piece, a rich man’s plaything and a functional business machine.” Dozens of other manufacturers developed their own versions．The pinnacle of calculator design was the exquisite 1977 ET44, by Germany’s Braun. Culturally, the product peaked in 1981 when the German electro band Kraftwerk released a single titled “Pocket Calculator．” “I am adding and subtracting,” run the lyrics．“I’m controlling and composing．By pressing down a special key, it plays a little melody．”As personal computers flooded onto the market in the 1980s, calculators, pocket—size and otherwise, seemed steadily less appealing．Clive Sinclair had already turned his attention to other Inventions, starting with computing．By the middle of the decade, he moved on to transportation with the Sinclair C5 electric vehicle, which he designed with a single seat but no roof．The pocket calculator is a victim of “Moore’s Law, ” the theory that the number of transistors that can be squeezed onto a microchip will roughly double every two years, increasing computing power at the same rate．Even tiny digital devices have become so powerful that they can fulfill the functions of numerous products. Like any other product whose function can be replicated by an app, thepocket calculator is threatened with extinction．Digital devices fulfill their functions just as effectively, and are more convenient because they do so many other things too．1 1．According to the passage, the pocket calculator _________(A)is not much of a useful device and has become obsolete(B)is less of a computing device than it was before(C)needs upgrading to meet consumers’ increasing needs(D)is displaced completely by digital devices like an app12．The first pocket-size calculator was developed and introduced in_________(A)America (B)Britain(C)Germany (D)Japan1 3．What type of calculator had the most attractive and stylish design in the 1 970s?(A)Sinclair Executive．(B)Busicom LE-120A Handy．(C)ET44．(D)Kraftwerk’s “Pocket Calculator”．1 4．According to the passage, Clive Sinclair was all of the following EXCEPT_______(A)an entrepreneur (B)a manufacturer(C)a designer (D)an editor15.It can be concluded from the passage that people prefer powerful digital devices because______(A)they offer more than their basic functions(B)they serve consumers as a status symbol(C)they are conveniently small to operate(D)they sell at a reasonable priceQuestions 16～20How much museumgoers know about art makes little difference in how they engage with exhibits, according to a study by a German cultural scholar who electronically measured which items caught visitors’ attention and how they were emotionally affected．The scholar, Martin Trondle, also found that solitary visitors typically spent more time looking at art and that they experienced more emotions．Mr．Trondle and his team outfitted 576 volunteers with a glove equipped with GPS function to track their movement through the galleries of Kunstmuseum St. Gallen in Switzerland for two months beginning in June 2009．Sensors in the gloves measured physical evidence of emotional reactions, like heartbeat rates and sweat on their palms．Afterward, the volunteers were asked questions about where they had spent the most time, and about the feelings that particular works evoked.Mr．Trondle found that there appeared to be little difference in engagement between visitors with a proficient knowledge of art and “people who are engineers and dentists．” He said artists, critics and museum directors often focus on perhaps one work in a room, while visitorswith moderate curiosity and interest tend to move from work to work and read text panels．Mr．Trondle said his study established for the first time that “there is a very strong correlation between aesthetic experience and bodily functions．” He defined the art-affected state as a sense of immersion in a work, or of feeling addressed by it, concluding that museum-going is best done alone．Visitors tended to feel more stimulated by sculptures that impeded their progress through the galleries．“People want to trip over the art,” he said．Some experts are skeptical．“This technology is so new and so young,” said Paul C．Ha, director of the List Visual Arts Center at the Mas sachusetts Institute of Technology. “We don’t know what we have yet．”Bonnie Pitman, distinguished scholar in residence at the School of Arts and Humanities, University of Texas, Dallas, an expert on the subject of visitor responses to art, said：“I’m not sure that just because you have more data, that gives you a better understanding of the very complicated set of issues involved in experiencing works of art．” Referring to Mr．Trondle’s belief that an elevated heart rate signals a more profound art experience, she said：“Those transcendent moments when you’re just completely awash in the color and beauty of a great Pissarro or Sisley or Monet—those moments aren’t necessarily going to raise your heart rate．They’re going to slow you down．”Given all of the rec ent attention on blockbuster exhibitions at vast museums, “you might assume that our future is not very rosy,” said Roland Waspe, director of the Kunstmuseum St．Gallen, a smaller museum with a range of paintings and sculptures dating from the Middle Ages t o the present. He said the research suggested “we now have an advantage, because we see that, for an optimal art experience, museums have to be small, they have to be more empty, and they have to be, in the most positive sense, a place of contemplation．”1 6．Mr．Trondle and his team provided the gloves with sensors for the volunteers to______(A)measure their heartbeat rates in movement(B)discover whether they touch the exhibits while visiting(C)find out about their responses to the exhibits(D)see how many of them have questions about the exhibits17．Which of the following can be the conclusion of Mr．Trondle’s study?(A)People with moderate interest will get totally immersed in a particular work．(B)Solitary museumgoers feel more毛motions evoked by the particular exhibit．(C)Artists and critics experience heartbeat rates and sweaty palms at museums．(D)Visitors with a knowledge of art spend more time looking than others．18.According to the passage, Mr．Trondle’s idea about the elevated heartbeat rates at museums is_________(A)accepted by professionals and laymen alike(B)confirmed by massive amounts of data(C)dismissed as groundless and useless(D)challenged and questioned by some experts19．The word “awash” (para.6) is closest in meaning to________(A)addicted (B)affected(C)immersed (D)proficient20．In the opinion of Roland Waspe, museums________(A)have to be more empty for visitors to move about freely(B)have to be small with a small number of fervent visitors(C)should provide opportunity for visitors to think deeply(D)should have an advantage over their counterpartsQuestions 21～25Do you know or work with someone who undervalues other people’s efforts, ignores their viewpoint, even publicly insults his or her co-worker? That person is a bully and is bad news for any company, though often the people at the top don’t know, or worse, don’t want to know. A bully will set impossible deadlines, make fun of people and ridicule them whenever they make mistakes. The worst type will also shout and be abusive．What motivates bullies? No one is sure, but it may be that they are suffering from some kind of inferiority complex．According to a recent survey, the situation is far worse than originally thought, and has become worse in the past year．It’s quite likely that the increase is a direct result of the current business culture with its emphasis on competition and aggressive “masculine” management styles, combined with the stress of “job insecurity”, that is, the ever-present fear of Iosing one’s Job. The survey quotes the example involving the appointment of an ageing male manager who could not come to terms with women in management positions．His relationship with the mainly female staff created massive problems throughout the whole organization．The oppressive atmosphere did nothing to promote efficient working practices, with stress levels rising and confidence and spirits falling. It wasn’t easy for the staff to report him and it took a while to convince those at the top, but they did the wise thing and got rid of him．Bullying must be recognized and dealt with．A fair disciplinary procedure should be in place Once a bully has been identified, employers must ensure that both sides have the opportunity to make their case and be able to appeal against any disciplinary action taken．If you work with someone who uses inappropriate or threatening language or behaves in a rude and abrupt manner, you could be dealing with a bully. Whatever you do, you must not become a victim：if you do not fight back, you are giving the bully encouragement to continue．On the other hand, try not to get upset, you will feel worse and the bully will be very satisfied．So, keep cool, be patient and take action when you are sure you can be effective. Talk to colleagues, see what they think. Make a note of conversations, keep memos and letters, as these will be needed as evidence to back up your case. Bullies don’t always realize that their behavior is offensive, upsetting and threatening, and it may be that a few well—chosen words will defuse the situation．But if this fails, the employer will have to intervene, give proper warnings and be prepared to dismiss the persistent offender．21．According to the survey, bullying has become more common recently because_____(A)age and sex differences between management and staff cause tension(B)people are afraid they might lose their jobs if they are not strict。
2007年9月上海市中级口译第一阶段考试(附答案)
2007年9月上海市中级口译第一阶段考试SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (45 minutes)Part A: Spot DictationWhat is distance learning? It means that you study on your own, at home or wherever suits you. Recently, the world famous Open University in the United Kingdom has designed a new style of distance learning, which is called '________' (1). The phrase 'Open Learning' means you study ________ (2). You read course material, work on course activities, and write ________ (3). The word 'Supported' means you have help ________ (4), the student services staff at regional centres, and centralised areas such as ________ (5). You can also contact other students through tutorials and ________ (6), the University's online conferencing system, and events and clubs organised by ________ (7). Most distance learning courses use printed paper materials. They also include some ________ (8) materials such as a CD, DVD or video. Many courses have a web site and an ________ (9). You'll need access to a computer ________ (10) to make use of these. The Open University can help its students buy a computer and ________ (11) the cost of accessing the Internet.With most distance learning courses, no ________ (12) are required to study. Of course, you have to be aged 18 when your course starts but there is no ________ (13). Currently the Open University has around ________ (14) undergraduate and more than 30,000 postgraduate students, of which 10,000 have ________ (15). Nearly all students are studying ________ (16). About 70 per cent of undergraduate students are in ________ (17). More than 50,000 students ________ (18) by their employers for their studies. Most distance learning courses ________ (19). Some of them are even available in other parts of the world. With over 25,000 of its students living outside the UK, the Open University is the ________ (20) that offers distance learning throughout the world.Part B: Listening Comprehension1. Statements1.(A) Miss Allan has just inherited a fortune.(B) Miss Allan doesn't like her colleague.(C) Miss Allan prefers to share the room with her colleague.(D) Miss Allan has moved into a new apartment.2.(A) My friends try to persuade me to invest in the stock market.(B) My friends talk a lot about investing in the stock market.(C) My friends say that investing in the stock market is crazy.(D) My friends and I have different opinions about the stock market.3.(A) The candidate is definitely well qualified, whether we check with his references or not.(B) The candidate needs to be checked by the finance manager, even though he has work experience.(C) We are satisfied with the candidate's references, who recommended him for the job.(D) We should find more about the candidate, though he is apparently eligible for the post.4.(A) I am interested in your new techniques and I want to make an appointment.(B) I want to talk to our technician to see if he is interested in your new products.(C) I can ask some of our staff to give you information about our new products.(D) I hope you understand that I have to attend a meeting about our new products.5.(A) I don't think we should open our local branch here in Shanghai.(B) I cannot appoint Mr. Brown to the post although he was born in Shanghai.(C) I believe Mr. Brown can easily be connected as he is now living in Shanghai.(D) I recommend that Mr. Brown be in charge of our local branch in Shanghai.6.(A) Insurance is unnecessary for the transportation of goods.(B) Insurance is a factor that affects the price of goods.(C) Insurance contributes to reducing the price of goods.(D) Insurance helps improve the quality of goods.7.(A) Some people prefer to live in dry places, as they dislike wet climate.(B) Water is in short supply in some regions, so people there rely a lot on rains.(C) It is not surprising to see torrential rains in some areas during dry seasons.(D) In some dry areas, it seldom rains, but when it rains, it pours.8.(A) If you are too aggressive, you will find it difficult to become successful in your city life.(B) Your personality has nothing to do with your competitiveness when you choose to work in a big city.(C) Living and working in a large city demands certain personal traits and qualifications.(D) If you live in an impersonal and competitive world, you are more likely to be successful.9.(A) With such a big order, our side demands a discount which is 10 % or over.(B) At least 10% of the expenses should be devoted to solving the problem.(C) Although we have spent much on the project, a 10% increase in our budget is necessary.(D) We asked for a 10% discount, which has caused all the trouble on our side.10.(A) Many animals and plants would die because they cannot survive the changing environment.(B) Many animals would be slaughtered, since they fail to adapt themselves to the existing outside world.(C) Most people would feel sorry for the destiny of endangered species, if they become extinct on earth.(D) Most species would react fast enough to adapt themselves to the ever-changing conditions of nature.2. Talks and ConversationsQuestions 11-1411.(A) They bought some worthless souvenir.(B) They did some manual work.(C) They went on a company trip.(D) They wrote a guidebook.12.(A) She dislikes the man's wife.(B) She enjoys spending money on cosmetics.(C) She is married to a poor man.(D) She is economical with her money.13.(A) They are friendly neighbors.(B) They are company colleagues.(C) They are husband and wife.(D) They are guide and tourist.14.(A) He does not have the right digging tools.(B) He believes selling typewriters will make him rich.(C) He is not physically strong enough.(D) He is dedicated to becoming a cleaner.Questions 15-1815.(A) A temporary condition where you don't feel any progress in learning.(B) A flat and smooth spot in your study where you make fewer mistakes.(C) A long-term struggle which does not bring you any tangible rewards.(D) An educational research on language learning that is unusual and advanced.16.(A) Try another approach.(B) Give yourself some time for sleeping.(C) Keep on learning and practicing.(D) Reward yourself from time to time.17.(A) A foreign language is very useful in getting a job with decent pay.(B) We use a foreign language to communicate freely with a native speaker.(C) It may be of help in negotiating a business contract with a foreign firm.(D) We can travel around different countries in a less expensive way.18.(A) Some cash.(B) Language skills.(C) A stained certificate.(D) A business contract.Questions 19-2219.(A) Five years.(B) Fifteen years.(C) Fifty years.(D) A hundred years.20.(A) To study a subject or to join in a cultural activity.(B) To become a member of the government appointed by the parliament.(C) To demand more financial support from the government.(D) To upgrade their knowledge at school.21.(A) 200,000.(B) 350,000.(C) 2,500,000.(D) 15,000,000.22.(A) To raise funds for the disadvantaged.(B) To further individuals' own creativity.(C) To broaden participants' interest in culture.(D) To narrow and bridge educational gaps.Questions 23-2623.(A) They think whales are their friends.(B) They believe whales can save humans.(C) They wanted to ban whale-hunting.(D) They enjoy watching whales in an aquarium.24.(A) The increase of human population.(B) The extinction of dinosaurs.(C) The cutting down of forests.(D) The great demand for animal parts.25.(A) In the 19th century.(B) In 1973.(C) In 1998.(D) In the 21st century.26.(A) Their survival is closely related to numerous other species living in the same habitats.(B) Their enormous size makes them the king animals superior over numerous other species.(C) They usually live on top of the mountains so that it is difficult for humans to hunt.(D) They enjoy privileges as with special measures and extra protection from human beings. Questions 27-3027.(A) He was attending a wedding ceremony.(B) He was on his way to Edinburgh.(C) He was in the football stadium.(D) He was in the cinema, with the woman.28.(A) He has done the right thing.(B) He has had some bad misses.(C) He was overactive.(D) He was smart and clever.29.(A) Leeds United 2; York City 1.(B) Leeds United 3; York City 2.(C) Leeds United 1; York City 3.(D) Leeds United 2; York City 3.30.(A) Sometime later next Sunday.(B) Next Sunday as usual in the man's home.(C) Before the football stadium opens next Saturday.(D) During the football match next Saturday.Part C: Listening and Translation1. Sentence Translation2. Passage Translation(1)(2)0709阅读SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLSQuestions 1-5Researchers have known that secondhand smoke can be just as dangerous for nonsmokers as smoking is for smokers, but now there's fresh evidence quantifying just how hazardous the after-burn from cigarettes can be, and how quickly it affects your body. Scientists at the Oregon Department of Health documented for the first time an hourly buildup of a cancer-causing compound from cigarette smoke in the blood of nonsmokers working in bars and restaurants in the state.Reporting in the American Journal of Public Health, the researchers found that waitstaff and bartenders working a typical night shift gradually accumulated higher levels of NNK, a carcinogen in cigarette smoke, at the rate of 6% each hour they worked. NNK is known to be involved in inducing lung cancer in both lab rats and smokers."We were somewhat surprised by the immediacy of the effect and the fact that we could measure the average hourly increase," says Michael Stark, the lead author of the study and a principal investigator at the Mulmomah County Health Department in Oregon. The authors are confident that the increases in NNK in the workers they tested most likely came from their exposure to smoke-the study included a control group of similar subjects in restaurants where no smoking was allowed. "There is experimental evidence from studies where you put nonsmokers in a room, blow smoke into the room and measure their artery function, that you see the platelets get sticky, which can cause clots and lead to a heart attack, and the ability of the arteries to dilate decreases very rapidly," says Dr. Matthew McKenna, director of the office on smoking and public health for the Centers for Disease Control.All of which could mean more time loitering outside buildings and in alleyways for smokers intent on grabbing a puff. Thirteen states now prohibit smoking in restaurants altogether (most of these include bars as well) , and while 11 states still put no restrictions on lighting up, individual cities within those states-such as Austin in Texas, for example-have passed legislation banningsmoking in eating establishments and other public areas.It's just getting harder to refute the scientific evidence; in a study done in Scotland several months after that nation instituted a ban on smoking in public places, researchers found that following the ban, bar patrons showed stronger lung capacity and reduced levels of inflammation (a red flag for a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease and asthma) . 'We made it pretty clear that the science on this is pretty irrefutable,' says McKenna. And if smokers have fewer places to smoke, that message may finally get heard.1.According to the passage, the scientists carried out their researches on _______.(A) smokers from different parts of the world(B) smokers from different states in the United States(C) actors and actresses who smoke a lot(D) wait staff and bartenders2.NNK is usually considered to be one of the direct causes of _______.(A) asthma(B) lung cancer(C) heart attacks(D) high blood pressure3.What, according to the passage, makes the research conducted by the scientists at the Oregon Department of Health so unique?(A) The fact that the scientists managed to measure the average hourly increase of NNK.(B) The fact that the scientists succeeded in making more people realize the harm of smoking.(C) The fact that the scientists did a lot of experiments on smokers in public areas.(D) The fact that the scientists discovered NNK, a carcinogen in cigarette smoke.4.As is used in Paragraph 4, the phrase "a control group" refers to _______.(A) people working at the Oregon Department of Health(B) people investigating at the Mulmonah County Health Department in Oregon(C) people serving as a standard of comparison for checking test results(D) people involved in passing legislation banning smoking in eating establishments5.How many states in the United States have banned smoking in restaurants?(A) 12.(B) 13.(C) 14.(D) 15.Questions 6-10In its everyday life, Italy is very much the man's world. However, because of the Italian's understanding of foreigners, the woman tourist is able to invade many of the male places that are prohibited to Italian women. These places include the caffe and the wine shop.In the large cities the caffe is a combination of club and office. Here, for the price of a coffee, an Italian can read all the newspapers brought to him. And he can transact business, with the waiter producing pen, ink, and stamps as needed. Or if he wants, he can sit outside under a canvas covering before the door and enjoy the sight of beautiful women passing by.The wine shop, as a rule, is a more vigorous place than the caffe, and is filled almost exclusively with men. Wandering singers,generally in groups of two or three, add to the noise of these places with their songs and music. Many of the songs are of a political character and make fun of the leading statesmen of Italy, America, England, France, and Russia. But the songs are generally showing off a spirit of mischief. And when the criticism is about America, the American tourists find themselves laughing as much as anyone else. The Italian is a master at making fun of you and making you like it.The Italian men are deep-rooted gamblers. They have been brought up to it as children, but they are cautious gamblers and never go too much in it. The national lottery used to be one of the most popular forms of gambling. But later a football stake had taken away much of the interest in the lottery. But here the important thing is that gambling, the same as drinking, seldom goes to an Italian's head and his bets are not really dangerous risks. Even at cards the Italian plays for low stakes, generally for a cup of coffee or wine. In this world of the Italian male it would be careless if the romanticism of the Italian were neglected. The Italian might well be described as the world's greatest romanticist. From any boat in Venice to any member of the government in Rome, the Italian is always aware of romance, of love and of the importance of being a good lover.On the beaches of Italy, the visitor is aware that the Italian really lives for romance. His manners, his compliments, his charm and his general way of behaving are those of a romanticist. Almost every Italian you meet is convinced that he is another Casanova. Romance is as much a part of Italy as its art and its history. Perhaps the feeling of romance that wells up in you when you come to Italy is one of the greatest things that Italy has to offer a world that is tired of war and political intrigue. It is the ideal place for a honeymoon because hotel managers and waiters make you conscious of your own love and stress it in such a way that you feel more in love in this country than in any other.6.In Italy, the caffe and the wine shop ______.(A) welcome everybody, including both men and women(B) welcome the Italian women only(C) do not allow the Italian women to come in(D) do not allow the foreign women to come in7.According to the passage, the caffe is a place where the Italians can do all of the following EXCEPT ______.(A) holding dinner parties(B) reading newspapers(C) conducting business transactions(D) sitting outside8.Many of the songs in the wine shop make fun of the leading statesmen in some countries because the singers want to ______.(A) attract more political figures to the wine shop(B) criticize those leading statesmen(C) have fun and amuse the customers(D) arouse the leading statesmen's attention9.Why did many Italians lose interest in lottery later?(A) Because they found lottery too risky.(B) Because they realized that buying lottery is a waste of money.(C) Because they thought playing cards is more interesting.(D) Because they found the football stake more attractive.10."Almost every Italian you meet is convinced that he is another Casanova. (Para. 6)" According to the context, "Casanova" ismost probably _______.(A) a very mischievous man(B) a very romantic man(C) a man who enjoys wine(D) a man who enjoys musicQuestions 11-15Middle born children will tell you that they usually didn't feel all that special while growing up. The first born had his spot-carrier of the family banner and responsible for everything. The last born had his comfy little role, but the middle born had no distinctive place to call his own.Middle-borns just seem to be easily overlooked, and maybe that's why there are so few pictures of them in the family photo album. There may be hundreds, seemingly thousands, of pictures of the firstborn. For some strange reason, however, which 1 have confirmed by polling middle-born children around the world, there are seldom many pictures of the middle child, and what photos there are have him included with the others-squeezed again between the older sibling and the younger sibling.Another thing that can be said of many middle-born children is that they typically place great importance on their peer group. The middle child is well known for going outside the home to make friends faster than anybody else in the family. When a child feels like a fifth wheel at home, friends become very important; as a result, many middle children (but not all, of course) tend to be the social lions of the family. While firstborns, typically, have fewer friends, middle children often have many.Middle children have a propensity to leave home first and live farther away from the family than anyone else. I observed a dramatic illustration of this tendency while I was a guest on Oprah Winfrey's show. The subject that day was sibling rivalry. Three charming young women, all sisters, were among the guests, and we quickly learned that the firstborn and the last born were residents of the Eastern state where they had grown up. They had settled down near their parents and other family members. But the middle child had moved to the West Coast.I suppose she could have gotten another two thousand miles farther away by moving to Hawaii, but her point was still well made. Middle children are the ones who will most often physically distance themselves from the rest of the family. It's not necessarily because they're on the outs with everyone else. They simply like to do their own thing, make their own friends, and live their own lives.All of this is not to say that middle children totally ignore their siblings or the rest of the family. One common characteristic of the middle child is that she is a good mediator or negotiator. She comes naturally into this role because she's often right in the middle, between big brother and little sister, whatever the case may be. And because she can't have Mom or Dad all to herself, she learns the fine art of compromise. Obviously, these skills are assets in adult life, and middle children often become the best adjusted adults in the family.11.What is the main argument of this passage?(A) First-born children are the carriers of the family banner and responsible for everything.(B) Middle-born children tend to be more independent and sociable while growing up.(C) Last-born children are the favorites who get most attention in the family.(D) Children are not really treated in the same way in the family.12.How did the author get to know that middle children have fewer pictures in the family photo album?(A) Form the complaints of middle children.(B) Form his own family situation.(C) By asking a lot of middle children.(D) By going to Oprah Winfrey's show.13.It can be inferred from the passage than many middle children _______.(A) feel like the ones not really needed in the family(B) feel proud of themselves in their ability to do their own things(C) are strongly discriminated against in the family(D) are born with the skill in making friends faster than their siblings14.The word "propensity" (Para. 4) is closest in meaning to _______.(A) compulsion(B) impulse(C) liking(D) tendency15.According to the passage, middle children are likely to _______.(A) distance themselves from the rest of the family(B) outdo their siblings in adult life(C) become good diplomatic mediators or negotiators(D) learn the fine art of compromise from their parentsQuestions 16-20Bernard Jackson is a free man today, but he has many bitter memories. Jackson spent five years in prison after a jury wrongly convicted him of raping two women. At Jackson's trial, although two witnesses testified that Jackson was with them in another location at the times of the crimes, he was convicted anyway. Why? The jury believed the testimony of the two victims, who positively identified Jackson as the man who has attacked them. The court eventually freed Jackson after the police found the man who had really committed the crimes. Jackson was similar in appearance to the guilty man. The two women has made a mistake in identity. As a result, Jackson has lost five years of his life.The two women in this case were eyewitnesses. They clearly saw the man who attacked them, yet they mistakenly identified an innocent person. Similar incidents have occurred before. Eyewitnesses to other crimes have identified the wrong person in a police lineup or in photographs.Many factors influence the accuracy of eyewitness testimony. For instance, witnesses sometimes see photographs of several suspects before they try to identify the person they saw in a lineup of people. They can become confused by seeing many photographs or similar faces. The number of people in the lineup, and whether it is a live lineup or a photograph, may also affect a witness's decision. People sometimes have difficulty identifying people of other races. The questions the police ask witnesses also have an effect on them.Are some witnesses more reliable than others? Many people believe that police officers are more reliable than ordinary people. Psychologists decided to test this idea, and they discovered that it is not true. Two psychologists showed a film of crimes to both police officers and civilians. The psychologists found no difference between the police and the civilians in correctly remembering the details of the crimes.Despite all the possibilities for inaccuracy, courts cannot exclude eyewitness testimony from a trial. American courts depend almost completely on eyewitness testimony to resolve court cases. Sometimes it is the only evidence to a crime, such as rape. Furthermore, eyewitness testimony is often correct. Although people do sometimes make mistakes, many times they really do identify individuals correctly.American courts depend on the ability of the 12 jurors, and not the judges, to determine the accuracy of the witness's testimony. It is their responsibility to decide if a certain witness could actually see, hear, and remember what occurred.In a few cases, the testimony of eyewitnesses has convicted innocent people. More importantly, it has rightly convicted a larger number of guilty people; consequently, it continues to be of great value in the American judicial system.16.What is the main idea of the passage?(A) Bernard Jackson spent five years in prison for no crime of his own.(B) Eyewitness testimony, although sometimes incorrect, is valuable.(C) Police officers are no better eyewitnesses than civilians are.(D) American courts rightly convict a larger number of guilty people.17.Why was Bernard Jackson found guilty and imprisoned for five years?(A) He committed the crime of raping two women.(B) The victims mistook him for the real criminal.(C) He had a previous criminal record.(D) No witness testified that he was in another location at the time of the crime.18.According to the passage, _______ might influence the witness's identification of suspects.(A) the education of the witness(B) the time of day the crime occurs(C) the appearances of the suspect(D) the age of the suspect19.We know from the passage that _______ will be most helpful in resolving a rape case.(A) a live lineup or a photo of people(B) the questions the police ask(C) the responsibility of the jurors(D) the eyewitness testimony20.According to the passage, who are in a position to decide whether a witness testimony is reliable?(A) The police.(B) The prosecutors.(C) The judges.(D) The jurors.Questions 21-25I have just come home after viewing some astonishing works of art that were recently discovered in Church Hole cave in Nottinghamshire. They are not drawings, as one would expect, but etchings, and they depict a huge range of wild animals. The artists who created them lived around 13,000 years ago, and the images are remarkable on a variety of counts. First of all, their sheer number is staggering, there are ninety all told. Moreover, fifty-eight of them are on the ceiling. This is extremely rare in cave art, according to a leading expert, Dr Wilbur Samson of Central Midlands University. Wall pictures are the norm, he says. 'But more importantly, the Church Hole etchings are an incredible artistic achievement. They can hold their own in comparison with the best found in continental Europe.' 1 am not a student of the subject, so I have to take his word for it. However, you do not have to be an expert to appreciate their beauty.In fact, it is the wider significance of the etchings that is likely to attract most attention in academic circles, since they radically alter our view of life in Britain during this epoch. It had previously been thought that ice-age hunters in this country were isolated from people in more central areas of Europe, but the Church Hole images prove that ancient Britons were part of a culture that had spread right across the continent. And they were at least as sophisticated culturally as their counterparts on the mainland.An initial survey of the site last year failed to reveal the presence of the etchings. The reason lies in the expectations of the researchers. They had been looking for the usual type of cave drawing or painting, which shows up best under direct light. Consequently, they used powerful torches, shining them straight onto the rock face. However, the Church Hole images are modifications of the rock itself, and show up best when seen from a certain angle in the natural light of early morning. Having been fortunate to see them at this hour, I can only say that I was deeply-and unexpectedly-moved. While most cave art often seems to have been created in a shadowy past very remote from us, these somehow convey the impression that they were made yesterday.Dr Samson feels that the lighting factor provides important information about the likely function of these works of art. 'I think the artists knew very well that the etchings would hardly be visible except early in the morning. We can therefore deduce that the chamber was used for rituals involving animal worship, and that they were conducted just after dawn as a preliminary to the day's hunting.'To which 1 can only add that I felt deeply privileged to have been able to view Church Hole. It is a site of tremendous importance culturally and is part of the heritage, not only of this country, but the world as a whole.21.According to the passage, the images in Church Hole cave are _______.(A) unique examples of ceiling art(B) particularly beautiful cave paintings(C) superior in quality to other cave art in Britain(D) aesthetically exceptional22.What is the broader significance of these images?(A) They indicate that people from central Europe had settled in Britain.(B) They prove that ancient Britons hunted over large areas.(C) They reveal the existence of a single ice-age culture in Europe.(D) They suggest that people in continental Europe were more sophisticated than Britons.23.Why were the images not discovered during the initial survey?(A) Traditional way of viewing was employed.(B) People were not expecting to find any images.(C) Modern equipment was used to explore the cave.(D) The torches the researchers used were not powerful enough.24.What conclusions does Dr. Samson draw from the lighting factor?(A) Animal worship rituals were common in the morning.(B) The artists never intended to make the images visible.(C) The images were intended for early morning rituals.(D) Ice-age hunters used torches in worshipping animals in the cave.25.It is obvious that the writer _______.(A) can now fully envisage the life of ice-age hunters(B) was profoundly impressed by the images in the cave。
上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试真题2016年09月
上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试真题2016年09月(总分：250.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、A: Spot Dictation(总题数：1，分数：30.00)Attitudes about expressing anger vary from culture to culture. In some cultures, almost any sign of anger is inappropriate. In others, people use anger as a way of extending 1 . Finnish people believe that expressions of anger show a lack of 2 . This attitude can make them seem 3 . For example, road rage is a problem in many countries, but not in Finland. There, experts say, 4 doesn"t make people angry. The drivers politely exchange information and then 5 . And no one complains when a bus 6 . The passengers simply get off and wait for the next one.Such behavior 7 in the United States where expressing anger is accepted—even expected. The problem occurs when people from cultures 8 visit countries where it is not. For example, if an American visiting England 9 in a tone of voice that would be effective at home, no one would 10 . They would see him as just another 11 . This is because the English usually avoid showing anger unless the situation is 12 .Avoidance of public anger is also 13 . The expression of anger is unacceptable and destructive. This attitude is very 14 the one in the United States, where many people believe that not expressing anger can 15 , alcoholism, drug addiction, or even violence. In countries that don"t express anger, most people would think this idea was 16 .However, in some other cultures, anger is more lightly received and 17 than in the United States. Americans traveling 18 or some Mediterranean countries are often surprised by the amount of anger they see and hear. They 19 that people in these countries express their anger and then forget it. Even people who are 20 of the anger usually do not remember it for long.Attitudes about expressing anger vary from culture to culture. In some cultures, almost any sign of anger is inappropriate. In others, people use anger as a way of extending 1 . Finnish people believe that expressions of anger show a lack of 2 . This attitude can make them seem 3 . For example, road rage is a problem in many countries, but not in Finland. There, experts say, 4 doesn"t make people angry. The drivers politely exchange information and then 5 . And no one complains when a bus 6 . The passengers simply get off and wait for the next one.Such behavior 7 in the United States where expressing anger is accepted—even expected. The problem occurs when people from cultures 8 visit countries where it is not. For example, if an American visiting England 9 in a tone of voice that would be effective at home, no one would 10 . They would see him as just another 11 . This is because the English usually avoid showing anger unless the situation is 12 .Avoidance of public anger is also 13 . The expression of anger is unacceptable and destructive. This attitude is very 14 the one in the United States, where many people believe that not expressing anger can 15 , alcoholism, drug addiction, or even violence. In countries that don"t express anger, most people would think this idea was 16 .However, in some other cultures, anger is more lightly received and 17 than in the United States. Americans traveling 18 or some Mediterranean countries are often surprised by the amount of anger they see and hear. They 19 that people in these countries express their anger and then forget it. Even people who are 20 of the anger usually do not remember it for long.（分数：30.00）解析：relationships [听力原文]Attitudes about expressing anger vary from culture to culture. In some cultures, almost any sign of anger is inappropriate. In others, people use anger as a way of extending relationships. Finnishpeople believe that expressions of anger show a lack of self-control. This attitude can make them seem very peaceful. For example, road rage is a problem in many countries, but not in Finland. There, experts say, a car accident doesn"t make people angry. The drivers politely exchange information and then go on. And no one complains when a bus breaks down. The passengers simply get off and wait for the next one.Such behavior would not happen in the United States where expressing anger is accepted—even expected. The problem occurs when people from cultures where anger is acceptable visit countries where it is not. For example, if an American visiting England complained in a tone of voice that would be effective at home, no one would pay attention. They would see him as just another impolite American. This is because the English usually avoid showing anger unless the situation is extremely serious.Avoidance of public anger is also common in Japan. The expression of anger is unacceptable and destructive. This attitude is very different from the one in the United States, where many people believe that not expressing anger can lead to depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, or even violence. In countries that don"t express anger, most people would think this idea was ridiculous or even dangerous.However, in some other cultures, anger is more lightly received and easily forgotten than in the United States. Americans traveling in the Middle East or some Mediterranean countries are often surprised by the amount of anger they see and hear. They do not realize that people in these countries express their anger and then forget it. Even people who are on the receiving end of the anger usually do not remember it for long. (321 w)解析：self-control解析：very peaceful解析：a car accident解析：go on解析：breaks down解析：would not happen解析：where anger is acceptable解析：complained解析：pay attention解析：impolite American解析：extremely serious解析：common in Japan解析：different from解析：1cad to depression解析：ridiculous or even dangerous解析：easily forgotten解析：in the Middle East解析：do not realize解析：on the receiving end三、B: Listening Comprehension(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Ⅰ. Statements(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.00）A.Arthur calls his brothers frequently. √B.Arthur should phone his brothers more often.C.Arthur does a lot of traveling on three different continents.D.Arthur is saving up to visit his brothers.解析：[听力原文]Arthur has three brothers living on three different continents and gets incredible phone bills every month to keep in touch.A.We are divided in our opinions. √B.We may as well reach an agreement right away.C.We live too far apart to meet for discussion just now.D.We have no time to sign any contract for the moment.解析：[听力原文]I think we can both see that we are not quite ready to sign anything just now. For the moment, we are still quite far apart.A.Mike wasn"t offered the job he had mentioned.B.Mike didn"t really want to work in the bookstore. √C.Mike wasn"t sure where the bookstore was.D.Mike didn"t refuse the bookstore job.解析：[听力原文]Mike said he was looking for a job in the bookstore, but when he had the chance to work there, he turned it down.A.I never do anything but audit.B.I love to do the auditing better than anything else.C.I would rather do the accounting.D.I don"t like to do the auditing. √解析：[听力原文]Do you really ask me to do the auditing over the weekend? To be frank with you, I would rather do anything but audit.A.We must increase our export sales by 10-15%.B.We must increase our export, hoping to reach 15-20%. √C.We must increase our export sales by at least 20% if we want to grow.D.We hope to increase our export sales by 20-25% with your help.解析：[听力原文]We believe we must increase our export sales if we want to continue to grow, and we hope to increase exports by 15—20 percent, with your help.（分数：5.00）A.We came on time at 2:30.B.We came at 2.30 and left at 3:30.C.We had a flat tyre an hour ago.D.We came an hour later than we should. √解析：[听力原文]We were sorry that we were late for the meeting yesterday. If we had not had a flat tyre, we would have arrived on time at 2:30 instead of 3:30.A.The professor is happy that the students are working hard at the assignment.B.The professor wants the students to finish their assignment early. √C.The students have four weeks to write their final paper.D.The students discussed the assignment with their professor before handing it in.解析：[听力原文]The due date for our final paper is still four weeks away, but the professor told us not to wait until the last minute to hand it in.A.When he stops smoking, he"ll begin to feel better. √B.As soon as he feels better, he"ll try to stop smoking.C.He feels so much better since he stopped smoking.D.Though he feels better, he still smokes.解析：[听力原文]He has suffered from that cough for almost three weeks. The sooner he stops smoking, the better he"ll feel.A.People don"t like Jack because he loses his temper if he doesn"t win. √B.Jack is popular with other tennis players because of his sportsmanship.C.Jack doesn"t like to play tennis because he can"t stand to lose.D.No one likes to play tennis with Jack because he always loses.解析：[听力原文]Although he has won so many titles in the world tournaments, Jack is an unpopular tennis player because he always gets mad when he loses.A.She checked out some books from a library.B.She took her trip by express train.C.She did some shopping at a supermarket. √D.She asked for a loan of $5,000 from a bank.解析：[听力原文]Diana picked up the things she needed and made for the checkout counter. Since she only had five items, she went to the "5 Items or Less Express Line", which was also very long.五、Ⅱ. Talks and Conversations(总题数：5，分数：20.00)（分数：4.00）A.She has one article published in a newspaper.B.She has been hired as a photographer.C.She"ll soon go into journalism as a career.D.She is going to write for the school newspaper. √解析：[听力原文]W: Hi, John!M: Hi, Mary! Are you going to be writing for the school newspaper?W: Yes, I"m excited about it. I"m thinking about journalism as a career.M: Well! Congratulations! How do they decide whom to hire?W: I have to send the writing sample. I used one of the essays I"d written for the literature class, then the editor assigned me a topic to write a short article about it.M: What did you write about?W: Actually, it was a lot of fun. I wrote about the students" play that has been performed this month.M: Oh, I saw that play. The director is a friend of mine. It really caused a stir around here. W: Yeah, I know. That"s what I wrote about: people"s reaction to it. It"s really interesting. M: I wish I were a better writer. Working for the paper sounds like fun.W: Well, they"re looking to add one or two more photographers to the staff.M: You"re kidding! Maybe I"ll go over and apply.W: If you want, I"ll walk over with you to the newspaper office and introduce you to the photographic editor and some of the other photographers.M: That will be terrific! But can we go tomorrow? I have to go to math class now. And if we go tomorrow, then I"ll have time tonight to put together a portfolio of photographs to show them. W: Sure. And maybe you should call them and set up a time to meet them tomorrow.M: Good idea. I"ll do that before I go to class.W: All right. See you tomorrow.What is the woman excited about?A.Writing.B.Photographing. √C.Performing.D.Editing.解析：[听力原文]According to the conversation, what is the man good at?A.He has to go to math class right away. √B.He has to keep his previous appointment.C.He has to see the students" play the woman wrote about.D.He has to send the photographs he took to the office.解析：[听力原文]Why can"t the man go to the newspaper office with the woman right now?A.Put together a portfolio of photographs.B.Walk over to the newspaper office right now.C.Call and make an appointment. √D.See the photographic editor soon.解析：[听力原文]What does the woman suggest that the man should do?（分数：4.00）A.About the middle of the 18th century.B.About the end of the 18th century.C.About the middle of the 19th century. √D.About the beginning of the 20th century.解析：[听力原文]A study has shown that here in the United States, we"ve experienced the revolution concerning our attitudes towards the workweek and weekend. Although some calendars still mark the beginning of the week "Sunday", more and more of us have come to regard Monday as the first day of the week with Saturday and Sunday comprising the two-day periods thought of as the weekend. In fact, the word "weekend" didn"t even exist in English until about the middle of the 19th century. In England at that time, Saturday afternoons had just been added to Sundays and holidays as a time for workers to have off from their jobs. This innovation became common in the United States in the 1920s. But as the workweek shortened during the Great Depression of the 1930s, the weekend expanded to two full days, Saturday and Sunday. Some people thought that this trend would continue due to increasing automation and the workweek might decrease to four days or even fewer. But so far, this hasn"t happened. The workweek seems to have stabilized the 40 hours made up of five eight-hour days. Next time I"m going to talk about the idea of adding Monday to the weekend. (199)When did the word "weekend" begin to exist in the English language?A.In the 1920s.B.In the 1930s. √C.In the middle of the 19th century.D.At the end of the 20th century.解析：[听力原文]When did American people begin to have two-day weekend?A.The workweek might decrease to four days. √B.Workers might depend heavily on automation.C.Inefficient employees might lose their jobs.D.Employees might work in a relaxed atmosphere.解析：[听力原文]What did some people predict from increasing automation?A.Changing work style in the United States.B.Shorter workweek resulting in increasing automation.C.Regular practice of 40 hours of five eight-hour days.D.The idea of including Monday in the weekend. √解析：[听力原文]What is the speaker going to talk about next time?（分数：4.00）A.The poor after-sale service. √B.The repairman"s skill.C.The delay in delivering goods.D.The high price of low quality goods.解析：[听力原文]W: Good morning. My name"s William Johnson from an electronics company in Boston. I"d like to speak to Paula Brown, please.P: Good morning, Mr. Johnson. How are things in your company?W: Not as good as I had hoped, Mrs. Brown.P: Oh, I"m sorry to hear that. What"s wrong?W: You sent an engineer, a Mr. Bains, to repair the faulty valves on the pipe system you installed last year and he came without the necessary equipment. He tells me it will take him a week to get what he needs. We told him what he needed and yet he came here with nothing.P: I guess he had to make an inspection to see what he had to get to do the repair.W: Mrs. Brown, you know that is not true. We told you what was needed and now we have a further delay. It seems to me he has wasted his time coming to Boston. And in the meantime, we cannot use the pipes.P: Well, where is Mr. Bains now, is he still with you?W: I think he has gone now to his hotel. He told me he would return with the parts he needs but he didn"t say when exactly.P: Leave it to me, Mr. Johnson. I"ll call him and talk to him myself. I"m sure we"ll work something out in a day or two.W: I hope so, Mrs. Brown, because you know we are not very happy with the service you have provided for us. At the beginning it was fine, there were no problems, but now we have a little technical fault and we have wasted a lot of time.P: I understand. Don"t worry. We"ll work it out.W: Yes. It"s very important, Mrs. Brown. We don"t have much time.P: Okay, I"ll talk to Mr. Bains and call you later today or tomorrow morning.W: Right. I hope you have good news for me. Goodbye.P: Goodbye, Mr. Johnson.What did the man complain about?A.In a day.B.In a day or two. √C.In two days.D.In a few days.解析：[听力原文]How soon did the woman promise the man that the problem would be dealt with?A.Because he did not take with him the necessary parts. √B.Because he did not know what he needed for the repair.C.Because it took him a week or two to get what he needed.D.Because the repair work was too much for his skill.Why was the engineer Mr. Bains unable to do the repair?A.Report to her boss.B.Buy the replacement parts.C.Talk to Mr. Bains. √D.Criticize whoever is to blame.解析：[听力原文]What would the woman do after her talk with the man?（分数：4.00）A.They talk about pictures their teachers show to class.B.They talk about objects they bring in to school. √C.They tell stories they read at home.D.They talk to each other in regular classroom activities.解析：[听力原文]Good afternoon! Today I"d like to give you a brief talk on public speaking. Students in American schools learn from an early age to give presentations as part of their regular classroom activities. Children as young as five years old often give brief talks about objects they bring in to school—called "show and tell." This training is a basis for later public speaking. Even so, many native English-speaking adults are afraid to speak or give presentations in front of a large group. Speaking English in public meetings is necessary for many students and employees. The best way to improve is to practice public speaking in a friendly environment. Learners need to receive feedback about what they are doing well and about their mistakes. One group that gives members the chance to practice is Toastmasters. Toastmasters is an international organization that holds weekly meetings. At the meetings, members each give a speech and give others advice about their speeches and speaking style.Charles LeBeau is a public speaking professor and consultant. This is what he says about a simple approach that helps English learners. "The approach that I"ve taken is to simplify and break it down. First, if we look at presentation, what"s going on, there are basically three messages that the presenter is giving the audience, all simultaneously. There"s what I call the physical message, which is basically body language. It"s the way that my body, as a speaker, is talking to the audience. And then there"s also the visual message. The visual messages are the slides that we now make and show the audience. And the third message is the story message, which is the content of our presentation. The story message also includes how we organize our ideas to present to the audience."Next time we will explore Charles LeBeau"s recommendations for improving the physical message. He thinks this is the public speaking skill that is easiest for English learners to improve quickly.How do American young children give their brief presentations in school?A.To improve their languages.B.To attend weekly meetings.C.To practice public speaking. √D.To meet public speaking professors.解析：[听力原文]Why do people go to Toastmasters?A.Physical message.B.Visual message.C.Story message.D.Moral message. √According to Mr. LeBeau, public presentation basically gives three messages to the audience. Which of the following is NOT one of them?A.It should be given first priority.B.It is the easiest skill to improve. √C.It is not as important as the other skills.D.It is not absolutely necessary.解析：[听力原文]What does Mr. LeBeau think of body language in public speaking?（分数：4.00）A.They are students in their first year.B.They are student and teacher. √C.They are good school friends.D.They are teaching programme designers.解析：[听力原文]Jack: The lecture was interesting. I really enjoyed it.Sally: Yes, indeed I agree, but I wonder are you new here?Jack: Actually yes. I"m a new student. I enrolled in the M.A. teaching programme last week. Sally: Oh, really. Well, I don"t want to boast but I was in this programme only two years ago after my degree. I joined the staff of London University.Jack: I see. Well, then you could tell me something about this programme, couldn"t you? Sally: I"d be only too glad to. What do you want to know?Jack: Well, what kind of assessment is there for this particular programme? It"s just that I haven"t taken an exam for quite a long time, so I"m nervous about the course.Sally: Oh, take it easy. There is no need to worry at all. I was nervous too when I first came here until I found that the course assessment emphasizes essays and seminar papers. This helped me to gain confidence in my academic work before the final examinations.Jack: How many papers are required before the finals?Sally: Five essays and about six short papers, something like that.Jack: I see. That doesn"t seem too bad. Did you enjoy the course?Sally: Yes, very much. I greatly appreciate the year that I studied here. At first I thought the course would be very theoretical, but in fact it was very practical and relevant to the actual teaching. It proved to be of a great assistance to me in my education career.Jack: What about the teachers here?Sally: Oh, they"re very helpful. Throughout my time as a student the academic staff here were always approachable, encouraging and supportive.Jack: Well, that makes me feel much better.Sally: I"m sure you"ll like studying here. You know all my time spent in this university was a very happy one. I made a lot of good friends and thoroughly enjoyed the student life on campus. The lecturer today is one of my good friends here.Jack: Oh, is she? Well, sorry but I have got to leave now. I enjoyed talking with you. Thanks for your help.Sally: It"s been nice talking to you too. Good luck!What is the relationship between the two speakers?A.He felt comfortable about it.B.He thought it was easy to pass.C.He sort of worried about it. √D.He thought of quitting it.How did the man feel about the programme he enrolled in?A.Presence and involvement.B.Class presentation.C.Final examinations.D.Essays and papers. √解析：[听力原文]For the M.A. teaching programme, what does the course assessment emphasize?A.Very boring.B.Very challenging.C.Theoretical and demanding.D.Practical and helpful. √解析：[听力原文]What is the woman"s opinion of the course?六、C: Listening Translation(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Ⅰ. Sectence Translation(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Directions:In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences only once. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space on your Answer Sheet.Directions:In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences only once. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space on your Answer Sheet.（分数：20.00）(1).______（分数：4.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：()解析：我的收入不够支付所有账款，因此，我已开始骑自行车上下班了。
上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题1-(2)
上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题1-(2)(总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、听写填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)My topic for today"s lecture is communication, culture and work. When most people use the word culture, they think of people from different 1 . National cultures certainly do exist and they play an important role in shaping the way 2 . But there are other dimensions of culture too. Within a nation, 3 can exert a powerful influence on communication. New Yorkers and Alaskans may find one another"s styles of behaving 4 that they might as well be from different countries. Race and ethnicity can also 5 . So can age, the customs, values and attitudes of a twenty-year-old girl may 6 from those of her parents who were raised in the 7 or her grandparents who lived through 8 and World War Ⅱ. Still, other differences can create distinctive cultures. Gender, sexual orientation, 9 religion and socio-economic background are just a few.All of these factors lead to a 10 of culture as a set of values, beliefs, norms, customs, rules and codes that lead people to define themselves as 11 giving them a sense of commonality. It"s important to realize that culture is learned, 12 . A Korean-born infant adopted soon after her birth by American parents and raised in the United States will 13 differently than his or her cousins who grew up in Seoul. An African American who 14 in the inner city will view the world differently than he or she would if raised 15 or in a country like France where 16 has different significance than it does in the United States.The 17 we learn as part of our cultural conditioning shape the way we 18 and the way we interact with one another. In short, culture has such an 19 on communication that famous anthropologist Edward Hall once remarked, " 20 communication and communication is culture. "（分数：20.00）解析：national backgrounds解析：people communicate解析：regional differences解析：so different解析：shape behavior解析：vary radically解析：1960s解析：the Great Depression解析：physical disabilities解析：definition解析：a distinct group解析：not innate解析：think and act解析：grew up解析：in the suburbs解析：African heritage解析：norms and values解析：view the world解析：overwhelming influence解析：culture is二、句子判断(总题数：2，分数：15.00)（分数：7.50）A.You need to go to Brazil to do a translation course.B.Your Portuguese is not good enough for translating this contract.C.Our new secretary can type the contract in Portuguese for you.D.The secretary might be able to help you with the translation. √解析：[听力原文]Are you looking for someone who can translate this contract into Portuguese? What about our new secretary, I hear she had stayed in Brazil for several years.A.Luckily, I have accepted the job offer.B.I think you should accept the job offer. √C.I"m very glad you accepted the job offer.D.I"m sure you can find a job in a smaller city.解析：[听力原文]Finding employment is not easy these days even in big cities. If I were you, I would be delighted with such a job offer.A.Dr. Madison is absent from the conference.B.Dr. Madison is an expert on economics. √C.Dr. Madison will present our view of global economy.D.Dr. Madison will preside over the conference this afternoon.解析：[听力原文]Also present at the conference is Dr. Madison, who will join our discussion this afternoon to give an expert view on the current situation of global economy.A.There are vacancies for 18 more club members in the team.B.There are training courses in the bungee-jumping club.C.There are pre-requisites for participating in the sport. √D.There are bungee-jumping sports clubs all over the country.解析：[听力原文]If you intend to try bungee jumping, most countries require that you be over the age of 18, and join a bungee jumping club, or be properly instructed for the sport.A.Only a third of the business firms can survive more than 5 years. √B.Currently, two thirds of the business firms will collapse in their first year.C.If you have the correct information, starting a new business is easy.D.You must have a two-third majority consent to start a branch office.解析：[听力原文]Keeping a business firm running is far more difficult than starting it. According to current statistics, two thirds of new business firms will fail in the first five years.（分数：7.50）A.Evidence shows that wild animals can transmit virus to man. √B.Scientists report the extinction of some endangered wild animals.C.Men and women cannot protect themselves from the attack of virus.D.Hunting or eating animals will not bring the risk of being infected by virus.解析：[听力原文]Scientists report that hunting or eating wild animals not only destroy the balance of nature, but also run the risk of being infected by virus from animals.A.It is not enough to learn a foreign language for 3 years.B.It requires time and effort to master a foreign language. √C.A child can learn a foreign language better if her mother is around.D.A child can learn a foreign language faster than an adult.解析：[听力原文]We can never learn a foreign language in the same way as we acquire our first. For even a 3-year-old child can have thousands of hours of contact with his mother tongue.A.Our enrollment fee is only 30 pence if you have your own photos.B.Our students pay only 30 pounds for their photocopying course.C.Our students enjoy free services except for photocopying. √D.Our college is the best in the country for its photocopying course.解析：[听力原文]Once you enroll in full or part-time courses at this college, our services are all free of charge, except that you pay 30 pence a copy for any photo copying made here.A.I don"t think our sales figures in LA are good enough.B.I cannot appoint Mrs Colman to the post since she was born there.C.I believe Mrs Colman can easily be connected as she is now living in LＡ.D.I recommend that Mrs Colman be in charge of our office in LＡ. √解析：[听力原文]If you have yet to appoint a new sales manager in charge of our L.A. office, Mrs Coleman was born there and has good connections.A.160 miles.B.200 miles.C.320 miles. √D.400 miles.解析：[听力原文]Suppose the gasoline tank of your car holds 20 gallons and you average 16 miles to the gallon, how far can you drive on a tank full of gasoline?三、对话段落(总题数：5，分数：40.00)（分数：8.00）A.They like to show off.B.They put work first.C.They are depressed.D.They are old-fashioned. √解析：[听力原文]M: Hey Mary, you look depressed. Is everything OK?W: It"s my parents. They are not easy to put up with. They are so old fashioned and they never let me do anything. I go out at night only once in a while, and when I do, I have to be back by 10:00. What should I do?M: Have you tried to talk to them?W: They never have any time for me. My dad"s work comes first, and my mum only sits down with me when she wants to show me off to her friends: "Mary gets straight A"s, and she made basketball team this year!" Er, I want to move out and live on my own!M: Well, I get along with my parents, but we don"t agree all the time. They worry too much about me. If I"m going away, it"s always: "don"t forget to call as soon as you arrive!", "take this medicine with you in case you get sick", "you must stay away from drugs. " They know I"m not into that. They should trust me.W: I guess parents are all the same.What does the woman think of her parents?A.She runs very fast.B.She often goes out at night.C.She studies well at school. √D.She lives on her own.解析：[听力原文]Which of the following is TRUE about the woman?A.Make a phone call home on his arrival. √B.Take the medicine as soon as he arrives.C.Throw away all the drugs on his arrival.D.Shut himself up in case he gets sick.解析：[听力原文]What do this man"s parents often ask him to do when he is going away?A.They should worry about him.B.They should trust him. √C.They should give him more free time.D.They should care more about him.解析：[听力原文]What does the man think his parents should do?（分数：8.00）A.To predict an Earthquake.B.To prevent an Earthquake.C.To reduce the damage by an Earthquake.D.To report the occurrence of an Earthquake. √解析：[听力原文]Ladies and Gentlemen, we all know that even with the advances of science and technology in our modern society, it is very difficult for us to predict an earthquake, let alone, prevented. But people had long ago tried every possible means to record and in some way predict the occurrence of an earthquake.The world"s first instrument for recording earth quakes was invented in China in the second century AD. The instrument, today we would call it a seismoscope was designed by a Chinese astronomer, and geographer called Zhangheng. It was a vessel like device made of bronze and measured in 6 feet in diameter.Inside the instrument, there was a pendulum that was swing from the movement of a trimmer that is too weak to be felt by a human being. When the pendulum swung, it will pull one of the attached bars. The bar will open the mouth of the dragon sculpture on the outside of the vessel. And a bronze ball will drop, and fall with a clang into the open mouth of a frog sculpture below. This seismoscope could not only record the movement of an earthquake, but also show from which direction the earthquake came.In AD 138, Zhangheng used his invention to announce that a major earthquake has struck 400 miles northwest of Luoyang, the Chinese capital. His report came long before messengers on horse back brought news of the earthquake to the capital city.For what purpose was the vessel like seismoscope invented?A.To support the bronze ball inside the vessel.B.To respond to light tremors of the Earth. √C.To open the mouth of the frog sculpture.D.To attach the bars to the dragon heads outside.解析：[听力原文]What is the function of the pendulum inside the instrument?A.A major Earthquake took place somewhere northwest of the capital. √B.An instrument that could record the occurrence of an Earthquake was invented.C.The invention of the seismoscope was approved by the central government.D.The Earthquake damaged more than 400 houses in the capital city.解析：[听力原文]According to the talk, what happened in the year AD 138?A.By surveying on the Earth surface changes.B.By recording the flog"s movement in the field.C.By messengers on horseback. √D.By the astronomer observing the night sky.解析：[听力原文]How was the news of earthquake brought to the capital city before the invention of such an instrument?（分数：8.00）A.Working night shifts to make money.B.Taking final examinations. √C.Visiting the United States.D.Consulting a tourist agent.解析：[听力原文]B: Hi Betty, nice to see you again! How long ago did we two meet in the student centre? I"m glad the final examinations are over, and we don"t have to stay up all night to cram all the academic stuff into our minds.G: Yes. I"m glad we can be here again to relax, and have fun with other fellow students. And now we can look forward to our summer holiday. I"ve been thinking of going to the States for some time.B: I think it would be much better for you to go on holiday here in England than to the United States. To start with, it"s a lot nearer, and so it would be much cheaper to get around. That means you will have far more money to spend.G: That may be true. But thinking about when you get there. There are much more to do in the United States. There are so many different things to see, and places to go. Imagine you could go to New York, San Francisco, the Grand Canyon, and Disney World!B: Exactly! Disney World! I have been dreaming of going there ever since my childhood.G: So, you are changing your mind, aren"t you?B: I"m still worrying about the cost of taking a trip to the States. Meanwhile, if you stay here in England, you can probably take up some part-time jobs. That way, you can earn extra money to support your study next semester.G: Maybe you are right. I"ll think it over, and talk about it with my parents while I"m home. Anyway, it is they who pay for my study here in the university.What has the man been doing recently?A.He is engaged in a part-time job.B.He likes the weather in England.C.It will be more interesting.D.It will cost him less money. √解析：[听力原文]Why does the man wants to spend his holiday in England?A.In the student centre. √B.In a travel agency.C.In the classroom.D.In the dining-hall.解析：[听力原文]Where is this conversation taking place?A.Take a part-time job in England.B.Go to the States with the man.C.Discuss the plan with her parents. √D.Ask her parents to pay for her trip home.解析：[听力原文]At the end of the conversation, what does the woman decide to do?（分数：8.00）A.It is a necessary part of life.B.It is a time of pressure and stress.C.It is a carefree period of life. √D.It is much shorter than it used to be.解析：[听力原文]All humans experience stress. It is a necessary part of life. Generally speaking, a person"s ability to deal with stress is affected by his or her feelings, attitude and outlook onlife. To start with, my topic for this week"s lecture is teenage stress.Parents tend to think that their children"s adolescence is a carefree period of life. However, study show that teenagers can experience the most stress of all people. They can experience stress related to money, family problems, self-esteem, acceptance by their peers, getting accepted into college, choosing a career, and pressure to do well in school, sports or clubs. One reason for such stress is that childhood has gotten shorter, and the perception of children has changed. With the rapid advance of information technology, children can get messages that in the past, were probably meant only for adults. And the dividing line between childhood and adulthood ceases to exist. Children do not play as many games as we used to. And most of their games and sports nowadays are those usually performed by adults. Youngsters are encouraged to use adult language that was once never to be heard around a child.Today, our people are under tremendous pressure to achieve and succeed. It seems to me that the higher our living standard is, the more stress our children experience. In any case, the way by which we live today definitely has something to do with the increase of the level of stress.According to the talk, how would parents view their children"s adolescence?A.Family problems.B.Excellence in sports.C.Self-esteem.D.Acceptance by parents. √解析：[听力原文]Which of the following is not a stress-related phenomenon for teenagers?A.Those that used to be meant for adults only. √B.Those that divides childhood and adulthood.C.Those that are only related to information technology.D.Those that can help reduce the level of stress.解析：[听力原文]According to the speaker, what kind of messages can children get today?A.Children"s games.B.Living standard. √nguage lessons.D.Sports performance.解析：[听力原文]What has contributed to the increase of the level of stress?（分数：8.00）A.Rather attractive.B.Fairly significant.C.Very formal. √D.Quite reasonable.解析：[听力原文]W: Good afternoon, Mr. Brown. Won"t you take a seat? That"s an attractive shirt, is that new?M: Fairly, I got it last month for my birthday.W: It"s very nice. Mr. Brown, I"ve been enjoying working with you, and you certainly have made some significant contributions. Today, however, I need to speak with you about a problem I have observed. When we are done speaking, I anticipate that we will have asolution worked out for this problem. Does that sound reasonable to you?M: Sure, this must be serious. You are so formal.W: Yes, Mr. Brown. During the past month, I have observed you returning late from lunch on 5 different occasions. I have the specific deeds listed here.M: Hey, I wasn"t late, I was running errands.W: Mr. Brown, I"m going to give you a chance to respond in just a minute. I need you to listen first. If we interrupt each other, we aren"t going to get anywhere.M: Okay.W: I first observed this change in behavior last month, but I ignored it, assuming that you were engaging in work related activities. However, the end of the month reports came in, and they reviewed a definite drop in your productivity, and significant increase in errors. I spoke with you on the 3rd, and the 17th. On each occasion, the smell of alcohol was obvious. Today, the smell of alcohol is obvious. Drinking while on the job is strictly against company policy. Is there a reason for this change in your behavior?M: There is no change in behavior. I only had one beer at lunch. That"s not a crime, is it? W: I"d like this to be a problem solving session, not a warning session. You are a valuable employee, and I"d like it to stay that way. I"d like to help you, but you have to be willing to be truthful. Would you like to talk about this with a professional councilor?M: If you think that would help.W: I don"t know if it will help. That part is up to you. But I"m willing to work with you. Here"s the telephone number of Dr. Laurence. I"d like you to call him and set up an appointment. In the mean time, you must understand that alcohol during working hours is strictly forbidden. Failure to observe this rule will lead to dismissal. May I count on you to observe this rule?M: I"ll do my best.What does the man think of the woman"s opening remark?A.The man has always been a valuable employee.B.The man has often been late for work after lunch. √C.The man has been addicted to alcohol while running errands.D.The man has been engaging in work-related activities.解析：[听力原文]According to the conversation, what has the woman observed recently?A.Making an appointment to see the manager.B.Attending a warning session.C.Having soft drinks over lunch.D.Consulting a specialist. √解析：[听力原文]What does the woman suggest to help solve the problem?A.Alcohol drinking during working hours is strictly forbidden. √B.Anyone who drinks beer on the job will be dismissed immediately.C.A warning Session will be conducted if an employee is late for work.D.Anyone who is late for work must go and see a professional counselor.解析：[听力原文]What is the company rule according to the woman?四、句子听译(总题数：1，分数：15.00)（分数：15.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：()解析：位于澳大利亚东南部海岸的悉尼，是澳大利亚重要的商业、工业和旅游中心。
1997_3上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试[参考答案]
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1997.3 上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试参考答案：SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTPart A: Spot Diction1. like a rocket2. crew3. cargo-hold4. laboratory5. plan6. in advance7. every week 8. next9. convenience 10.immense opportunities11. reusable 12.space station13. piece by piece 14. for the rest15. commonplace 16. platforms17. solar system 18. developed and available19. technology 20. extensive programmesPart B: Listening Comprehension1-5 A A C A A 6-10 B B D B D11-15 A B D D D 16-20 B D A D C21-25 B C C D B 26-30 A D C A CPart C: Listening and TranslationⅠ.Sentence Translation1. 纽约有一场大雾，我们在那里被耽搁了。
2. 在中国逗留期间，我们希望了解能否在此开一家新德分支机构。
3. 我希望下星期某个时候能与安妮会面。
星期一上午合适吗？4. 如果你有合格德资历与经验，工资会略微高一点。
5. 他刚开始工作后，发现（工作）比他期望的要困难得多。
Ⅱ.Passage Translation1. 我是10年前到美国的，但我非常清楚地记得那一天。
飞机下午三点钟降落在肯尼迪机场时，我德朋友在迎候着我。
天气很冷，下着雪，我却兴奋，一点也不在乎。
2. 从监狱里获释的人当中大约有七成迟早会再进监狱。
上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试答案
上海市英语中级⼝译资格证书第⼀阶段考试答案SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTPart A: Spot Dictation1. computer programmer2. entered into3. in return4. as human beings do5. a table6. include a dog7. computer scientists8. are working on9. simple mistakes10. piece of information11. related12. compare and contrast13. make any sense14. eat bones15. comparing this knowledge16. inappropriate selection17. make this choice18. alternative solutions19. take some time20. simple conclusionPart B: Listening Comprehension1—5 A C D A C 6 —10 B C B B A11—15 B C B C C 16—20 A C D C A21—25 C B D D C 26—30 B B C B BPart C: Listening and TranslationⅠ. Sentence Translation1. 假如你已决定明天晚上启程出席年度交易会的话，我们可以到国际机场为你送⾏。
2. 我们这家制造公司是如此之⼤，以⾄于市⾥⼏乎每⼀家超市或百货商店都出售我们的产品。
3. 同传统的⽅式相⽐，电⼦商务可以提供更多的信息和机会，简化商业交易，同时可以降低贸易成本。
4. 在我看来：代与代之间的兴趣差别始终存在，所谓的代沟⼀点⼉也不是⼀种新的现象。
5. 假如你需要所有的细节，我们会通过邮件快递服务为你寄上⼩册⼦，⾥⾯列举了我们所有的产品及其价格。
上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试听力模拟题1
上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试听力模拟题1(总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、Part A: Spot Dictation(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Breakfast is supposed to be 1 of the day.But on average we spend just three minutes and 2 on a weekday breakfast- and we"re so pressed for time that we often eat it 3 .In fact, only half of us eat breakfast at all, 4 . Many prefer to have a lie-in, while others blame the growing pressure to 5 .Only a third of us now 6 in the kitchen. Some resort to eating it in the bedroom, or even the bathroom, with 7 getting dressed at the same time.Around a fifth manage to eat only 8 because they have so little time, while more than a third say they 9 of the day on the bus or train.In Birmingham, 10 said they were too busy on the internet or watching TV in the morning to eat breakfast.In London 57 percent said the same, and 11 from Bristol and 51 percent of Mancunian agreed. One in seven eat at their desk at least 12 —and one in five confess to grabbing something as they 13 and eating it while they walk down the street.But 14 it was the most important meal of the day, and seven in ten always have 15 according to the survey commissioned by Weetabix.Sian Porter, a company 16 , said; "Encouragingly, the research indicated that possibly 1.2 million of us find time to eat a hot breakfast 17 and demonstrates that Brits do understand 18 breakfast, even going as far as 19 it on the bus, or 20 , to try and fit it in. "Breakfast is supposed to be 1 of the day.But on average we spend just three minutes and 2 on a weekday breakfast- and we"re so pressed for time that we often eat it 3 .In fact, only half of us eat breakfast at all, 4 . Many prefer to have a lie-in, while others blame the growing pressure to 5 .Only a third of us now 6 in the kitchen. Some resort to eating it in the bedroom, or even the bathroom, with 7 getting dressed at the same time.Around a fifth manage to eat only 8 because they have so little time, while more than a third say they 9 of the day on the bus or train.In Birmingham, 10 said they were too busy on the internet or watching TV in the morning to eat breakfast.In London 57 percent said the same, and 11 from Bristol and 51 percent of Mancunian agreed. One in seven eat at their desk at least 12 —and one in five confess to grabbing something as they 13 and eating it while they walk down the street.But 14 it was the most important meal of the day, and seven in ten always have 15 according to the survey commissioned by Weetabix.Sian Porter, a company 16 , said; "Encouragingly, the research indicated that possibly 1.2 million of us find time to eat a hot breakfast 17 and demonstrates that Brits do understand 18 breakfast, even going as far as 19 it on the bus, or 20 , to try and fit it in. "（分数：20.00）解析：the most important meal [听力原文]Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day.But on average we spend just three minutes and 15 seconds on a weekday breakfast-and we"re so pressed for time that we often eat it standing up.In fact, only half of us eat breakfast at all, research shows. Many prefer to have a lie-in, whileothers blame the growing pressure to get to work early.Only a third of us now eat breakfast in the kitchen. Some resort to eating it in the bedroom, or even the bathroom, with 22 percent getting dressed at the same time.Around a fifth manage to eat only half their breakfast because they have so little time, while more than a third say they eat their first meal of the day on the bus or train.In Birmingham, 59 percent said they were too busy on the internet or watching TV in the morning to eat breakfast.In London 57 percent said the same, and 52 percent of people from Bristol and 51 percent of Mancunians agreed.One in seven eat at their desk at least one morning a week-and one in five confess to grabbing something as they run out of the door and eating it while they walk down the street.But three-quarters still said it was the most important meal of the day, and seven in ten always have a hot breakfast according to the survey commissioned by Weetabix.Sian Porter, a company spokesman, said: Encouragingly, the research indicated that possibly 1.2million of us find time to eat a hot breakfast every single morning and demonstrates that Brits do understand the importance of breakfast, even going as far as eating it on the bus, or in the bathroom, to try and fit it in.解析：15 seconds解析：standing up解析：research shows解析：get to work early解析：eat breakfast解析：22 percent解析：half their breakfast解析：eat their first meal解析：59 percent解析：52 percent of people解析：one morning a week解析：run out of the door解析：three-quarters still said解析：a hot breakfast解析：spokesman解析：every single morning解析：the importance of解析：eating解析：in the bathroom二、Part B: Listening Comprehension(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、Ⅰ. Statements(总题数：2，分数：15.00)（分数：7.50）A.The Government"s welfare-to-work policy is not running good. √B.The Government"s welfare-to-work policy is practical and effective.C.The Government"s welfare-to-work policy is targeting poverty.D.The Government"s welfare-to-work policy is very positive.解析：[听力原文]Positive effects of the Government"s welfare-to-work policies could be "swamped" by worsening poverty among people who remain dependent on benefits.A.The Metropolitan Police has six forces.B.These six police forces will spend ￡7.5m.C.The security is more than just these six forces. √D.The security plan will be fully carried out by the Metropolitan Police.解析：[听力原文]Six police forces are part of the ￡7.5m security plan. The Metropolitan Police is leading, but calling in colleagues from the City of London and British Transport Police.A.His plan is well accepted.B.His has come across a lot of good plans.C.He had problem articulate his nice ideas. √D.People don"t understand the level of pollution in the city.解析：[听力原文]He had an interesting plan for reducing the level of pollution in the city, but it took him a long time to get his ideas across.A.We will take the kids to visit the grandparents.B.The weather is so bad that the kids cannot go to school.C.The kids will visit the grandparents after school.D.Though the weather is nice, the kids cannot visit the grandparents. √解析：[听力原文]If our kids didn"t have to go to school, they could visit the grandparents. What a pity it is such a good day.A.The only child loves apples.B.The only child is too dependent and lack problem-solving ability.C.Parents of the only child are not qualified.D.Parents of only child have education problems. √解析：[听力原文]Most parents see their only child as the apple in their eyes and do everything for him or her, but at the same time, they also worry that too much dependence will weaken their child"s problem-solving ability.（分数：7.50）A.Alan reads one book a week now.B.Alan reads four books a week now. √C.Alan reads eight books a week now.D.Alan never reads now.解析：[听力原文]Alan used to read two books a week when he was attending university in Germany, but now he reads twice as many.A.We managed to catch the last bus.B.The last bus left earlier than we had expected. √C.The last bus was at 8:45.D.We arrived at the bus station at nine.解析：[听力原文]We took a taxi at 8:20 and arrived at the bus station 25 minutes later, thought there would still be 15 minutes left for the last bus, but were told that the time schedule had changed and the last bus had gone 15 minutes before.A.Mr. Johnson never smokes now.B.Mr. Johnson took the doctor"s advice seriously. √C.Mr. Johnson was suffering from health problems.D.Mr. Johnson was sick and has to quit smoking.解析：[听力原文]After his doctor told him how to stay health, Mr. Johnson hardly ever smokes, though he used to be a chain-smoker.A.The average rate of export for the last nine month is 17%.B.Export gave a better performance than import. √C.Import reached more than 13 million tones.D.Export is expected to keep rising.解析：[听力原文]Exports through the region"s ports rose almost 17% during the first nine months of this year to more than 13 million tons, while imports fell.A.David is fired.B.David changes his office.C.David gets promoted. √D.David earns more than he used to.解析：[听力原文]Because of his hard work, David is to be transferred to the BM"s office next week. He"s sure to get a risen pay.四、Ⅱ. Talks and Conversations(总题数：5，分数：40.00)（分数：8.00）A.Clothes. √B.Ideas.nguages.D.Food.解析：[听力原文]In the last 500 years, nothing about people not their clothes, ideas, or languages—has changed as much as what they eat. The original chocolate drink was made from the seeds of a certain kind of tree by South American Indians. The Spanish introduced it to the rest of the world during the 1500s. And although it was very expensive, it quickly became popular. In London, shops where chocolate drinks were served became important meeting places. Some still exist today.The potato is also from the New World. Around 1600, the Spanish brought it from Peru to Europe, where it soon was widely grown. Ireland became so dependent on it that thousands of Irish people died from hunger when the crop failed during the "Potato Famine" of 1845-1846.There are many other foods that have travelled from South America to the Old World. But some others went in the opposite direction. Brazil is now the world"s largest grower of coffee, and coffee is an important crop in many other countries of South America. But it is native to Ethiopia. It was first made into a drink by Arabs during the 1400s.The thing about people that has changed the most isA.South American Indians.B.The Spanish. √C.English people.D.Londoner.解析：[听力原文]Who introduced the original chocolate drink to the rest of the world during the 1500s?A.Spain.B.The New World. √C.England.D.None of the above.解析：[听力原文]Where is potato from?A.Coffee travelled from South America to the Old World.B.Coffee travelled from Europe to Ethiopia.C.Brazil produces the greatest amount of coffee. √D.Ethiopia produces the greatest amount of coffee.解析：[听力原文]Which statement is true according to the speaker?（分数：8.00）A.A uniformed policeman whose job is to catch criminals.B.A policeman out of uniform whose job is to track down criminals. √C.An ordinary man who finds out criminals.D.An ordinary policeman whose job is to avoid criminals.解析：[听力原文]A detective is a policeman, but he does not wear a uniform. He works in his ordinary clothes. If he wears a uniform, robbers will know that he is a policeman. Then they will avoid him. "To detect" means "to find out". A detective finds out who does bad things. He can sit in a coffee shop with other customers. He can listen to people talking. Some thieves may want to rob a shop. If they talk, a detective may hear them. Then policemen will hide in the shop. When the thieves come, the policemen will catch them.A detective can go to a football match. He can watch for pickpockets and catch them. Pickpockets are people who steal things from people"s pockets.A detective must be clever, honest and brave. He works hard and helps to protect us.What is a detective?A.To catch thieves. √B.To steal things.C.To put things in people"s pockets.D.To watch the players.解析：[听力原文]What is the job of a detective?A.It is dangerous for thieves to drink coffee.B.All the people who go to a coffee shop are bad.C.Bad men are foolish if they talk too much. √D.Thieves like to rob coffee shop.解析：[听力原文]What is true according to the speaker?A.Be clever.B.Be honest.C.Be brave.D.All the above. √解析：[听力原文]What qualities does a detective need?（分数：8.00）A.How to improve your reasoning ability.B.Why classical music is popular with math students.C.The difference between classical music and rock music.D.The effects of music on the results of math tests. √解析：[听力原文]Do you have a tough math test coming up? Then listen to some classical piano music just before the test. You might end up with a higher score. Researchers at a university in California conducted an experiment. They asked a group of college students to listen to some piano music by a famous 18th century composer before taking a math test. They were surprised to find that the students"scores jumped 8 to 9 points. The music seems to excite nerve activities in the brain, similar to the activity that occurs when a person is figuring out a math problem. However, the scientists warn that before you get too excited about applying this method to you math test, you should remember that brain exciting effects last only 10 to 15 minutes. Would rock music work as well as the piano music did? No. The scientists say. In fact, the less complex music might even interfere with the brain"s reasoning ability.What is the topic of the speech?A.Because it keeps you calm.B.Because it strengthens your memory.C.Because it stimulates your nerve activity. √D.Because it improves your problem solving strategies.解析：[听力原文]Why classical piano music helps a tough math test?A.The effects of music do not last long. √B.Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability.C.Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your memory.D.The more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be.解析：[听力原文]Which of the statement is true according to the speaker?A.Yes, rock and the less complex music won"t help at all. √B.Yes, but rock music is an exception.C.Yes, but less complex music is also helpful.D.No, music genre makes no difference.解析：[听力原文]Does music genre have anything to do with the effect"?（分数：8.00）A.It works faster than the human brain.B.It seldom makes errors.C.It can solve complicated problems.D.It can "think" without information fed into it. √解析：[听力原文]A computer is a machine designed to perform work mathematically and to store and select information that has been fed into it. It is run by either mechanical or electronic means. These machines can do a great deal of complicated work in a very short time. A large computer, for example, can add or subtract nine thousand times a second, multiply a thousand times a second, or divide five hundred times a second. Its percentage of error is about one in a billion digits. It has been estimated that human beings making calculations average about one mistake per two hundred digits. The heart of an electronic computer lies in its vacuum tubes, or transistors. Its electronic circuits work a thousand times faster than the nerve cells in the human brain. A problem that might take a human being two years to solve can be solved by a computer in one minute, but in order to do properly, a computer must be given instruction it must be programmed. Computers can be designed for many specialized purposes—they can be used to prepare payrolls, guide airplane flights, direct traffic, even to play chess. Computers play an essential role in modern automation in many places and factories throughout the world.What is not true about computer?A.Its vacuum tubes.B.Its electronic circuits.puter programs.D.All of the above. √解析：[听力原文]What help the computer work at high speed?A.The advantages and disadvantages of computers.B.The future of the computer.C.The main features of the computer. √D.The scientific principles of the computer.解析：[听力原文]What is the title of the speech?A.It can prepare payroll. √B.It can teach languages.C.It can write essays.D.It can sweep floors.解析：[听力原文]What can a computer do according to the speaker?（分数：8.00）A.They get close to nature.B.They are usually healthier than city people.C.They get better and cheaper farm products.D.They are more polite than city people. √解析：[听力原文]People living in the country enjoy several advantages that people living in the city cannot enjoy. They are in close contact with nature. They make friends with trees and stones, cows and dogs. They breathe fresh air. They fight with strong winds. They listen to the song of birds. This contact with nature is beneficial to health. There are many diseases that are common in the city, but are not to be found in the country. For example, near-sightedness is almost unknown to country people. People living in the country can easily get fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, and fresh milk. And they can get them at lower prices than in the city.Country people are mostly honest. They say what they mean, and make and keep promises with seriousness. They do not put on airs. They do not assume any manners common in what we call polite society.Which feature of the country people does not belong to contact with nature?A.To breathe fresh air.B.To have no diseases common in cities.C.To be in close touch with nature. √D.To eat a lot of fresh vegetables.解析：[听力原文]What does "contact with nature" mean?A.They make a lot of promises without carrying them out.B.They speak their minds. √C.They breathe more fresh air.D.They assume polite manners.解析：[听力原文]How do you understand "They say what they mean"?A.To convince people that country is a better place to settle down. √B.To convince people that city is a better place to settle down.C.To complain about the city dwellers.D.To complain about the country dwellers.解析：[听力原文]What is the purpose of the speaker?五、Part C: Listening and Translation(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Ⅰ. Sentence Translation(总题数：1，分数：15.00)（分数：15.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：()解析：经济仍处于衰退期，母亲节消费连续第二年下跌。
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上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试真题2017年03月(总分250,考试时间90分钟)SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTA: Spot DictationDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard. Write your answer in the corresponding space on your Answer Sheet. Remember you will hear the passage only once.There is an increasing need for more food worldwide. According to the projections by the United Nations Population Division, the world population will increase from 6.8 billion today to 9 billion 1 . Sixty-five to ninety percent of the inland capture fish production 2 in the developing and low-income food-deficit countries. 3 for 2020 suggests that 826 million people, or 12. 8 percent, of developing country citizens 4 US $1.25 a day or less and that there will be almost 2 billion poor people living at or below the US $2 a day 5 . The growing population will need significant increase in food production 6 .More land, including wetlands will be used, and some will be used 7 , as agricultural food production expands during decades. This will 8 increased use of agrochemicals with serious negative consequences for inland fisheries.9 for both irrigation and domestic purposes will continue to increase, leading to 10 of water for fisheries, especially during the dry season. There will be attempts to 11 water between separate basins, with unpredictable consequences for biodiversity. There are also already plans 12 and transform them into shipping lanes 13 , provinces and countries in areas with poorly developed rail and road infrastructure. There is expected to be increased demand for energy, including hydropower—14 further damming of rivers.The need for animal protein, including fish, 15 . Most marine fish stocks are already exploited.16 increases in aquaculture production, 17 will increase on inland fish stocks, and there will probably be a rise in unsustainable fishing methods, such as the use of 18 , electrofishing and dry pumping of 19 . These methods are all capable of killing 20 indiscriminately.【点此下载音频文件】1.2.3.4.5.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.B: Listening ComprehensionⅠ. StatementsDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken only once, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the four answer choices marked A, B, C and D and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a thick line through the centre.【点此下载音频文件】1.A. He has often thought deeply.B. He has seldom read widely.C. His knowledge is not profound.D. His learning is apparently not practical.2.A. The workers protested as working hours remained unchanged.B. The workers were not satisfied with the result.C. **pany did not increase the workers" wages but cut working hours.D. **pany satisfied the workers by raising wages and reducing working hours.3.A. Mr. Johnson now rarely smokes.B. Mr. Johnson is a heavy smoker.C. Mr. Johnson disapproves of smoking.D. Mr. Johnson is never seen smoking.A. Being inventive and original is not necessary in his work.B. He is not recommended for promotion because of his work.C. He is commended for his creative and original work.D. His work is recommended as inventive and original.5.A. He will likely quit his job no matter whether he gets a pay rise.B. It seems very likely that he will get a pay rise.C. He seems likely to keep his job if he gets a pay rise.D. He will probably give up his job unless he gets a pay rise.【点此下载音频文件】6.A. Despite the bad weather we have more tourists from European countries.B. We have managed to attract a lot of tourists from Europe and North America.C. The bad weather is the chief reason why we lost tourists and made no profit at all.D. We have made a profit despite the falling number of tourists and bad weather.7.A. You"ll encounter careless drivers on busy roads.B. Defective brakes need fixing before you drive.C. Driving for hours without a break puts all road users in danger.D. It is dangerous driving with faulty brakes.8.A. The proposal to start the sale of soft drinks, biscuits and sweets was dismissed.B. A considerable majority of people brought forward the proposal.C. School kids welcomed the sale of soft drinks, biscuits and sweets on campus.D. The proposal was unanimously rejected by those who discussed it.9.A. The ordered goods have not been delivered as expected.B. Please dispatch the goods immediately as they are needed urgently.C. Please cancel the order if the goods are not the type that we want.D. The call to cancel the order has not been received.10.A. Our market share is sure to reach 25% despite the **petition.B. Our market share is aimed to reach 25%, but the goal is not easy to reach.C. Our market share has already increased to around 25% so far.D. Our market share will not reach 25% because of the **petition.Ⅱ. Talks and ConversationsDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will hear some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken only once. Now listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a thick line through the centre.【点此下载音频文件】1.A. Farmer and landlord.B. Employer and tractor driver.C. Host and visitor.D. Husband and wife.2.A. Expand it.B. Furnish it.C. Fix it up.D. Put up a fence around it..3.A. He likes potatoes better.B. Potatoes do not need a lot of work.C. The garden is not big enough.D. The weather is favorable for potatoes.4.A. She does not care about it.B. She feels happy about it.C. It is not worthwhile.D. It is nothing but a dream.【点此下载音频文件】5.A. Decorating the house.B. Furnishing the house.C. Altering the structures of the house.D. Fencing the house with bushes.6.A. To save time.B. To save money.C. To enjoy solitude.D. To de housework.7.A. They can have breakfast with the family.B. They will feel at home in no time.C. They can learn cooking.D. They pay less for it.8.A. Getting lodgings with a landlady.B. Renting a bed-sitting room.C. Sharing a rented flat or house with other students.D. Living at home **muting to and from school.【点此下载音频文件】9.A. His apartment was broken into.B. His office was ransacked.C. He was mugged on a street.D. He had his callphone stolen.10.A. A camera.B. A laptop.C. A TV set.D. Paperwork.11.A. Scared that someone had broken into his private space.B. Angry because he would never find out the truth.C. Uncertain whether he could get his stuff back.D. Sure that the police could catch the thief.12.A. He hoped to get back as many of his own things as possible.B. He thought it could help the police to catch the thief.C. He felt that he had lost some irreplaceable personal items.D. He could have a record of what was stolen for tax purposes.【点此下载音频文件】13.A. A speech should be made interesting to attract listeners.B. A speech should be rehearsed before it is actually delivered.C. The effective use of voice is important in speech making.D. It is desirable to use a microphone to a large audience.14.A. Use a microphone to make his voice heard to every listener.B. Adjust his voice to the size of the room and the audience.C. Speak loudly without using a microphone.D. Speak in a natural tone pleasing to listeners.15.A. To emphasize important points.B. To signal a transition to the next topic.C. To stimulate interest from listeners.D. To keep listeners in suspense.16.A. Watch and listen to a video disc.B. Rate the voice of effective speakers.C. Record a good speaker"s voice.D. Evaluate their own voice in a recorder.【点此下载音频文件】17.A. $25.B. $27.C. $30.D. $32.18.A. 15 days.B. 25 days.C. 27 days.D. 30 days.19.A. Two percent.B. Five percent.C. Ten percent.D. Fifteen percent.20.A. Timely delivery.B. Product discount.C. Early payment.D. After-sale service.C: Listening TranslationⅠ. Sectence TranslationDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences only once. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space on your Answer Sheet.【点此下载音频文件】1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______Ⅱ. Passage TranslationDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages only once. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space on your Answer Sheet. You may take notes while you are listening.【点此下载音频文件】1. ______2. ______SECTION 2: STUDA SKILLSDirections: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 and markthe corresponding letter on your Answer Sheet with a thick line through the centre.Need a ride home for the holidays? Hitchhiking may have fallen out of favor, but a new form of ride sharing has emerged to replace it on—where else?—the Web. Today tens of thousands of Americans go online every month to stick a virtual thumb out in cyberspace, especially during holiday travel seasons.—the largest ride-sharing forum—expects to receive a 50% increase in requests from users hoping to catch a ride home for Thanksgiving dinner. And why not? As a mode of travel, it"s cheap, fuel efficient and relatively safe. Besides, says Jim Buckmaster, CEO of Craigslist, "it"s an adventure."Ride sharing on Craigslist is basically an electronic version of the bulletin boards you find on most college campuses. People seeking rides say where they want to go, and drivers with room to spare arrange a place to meet. Craigslist, which requires no membership and charges no fee, fields 20,000 ride-sharing posts in a typical month, a number that swells to 30,000 during peak travel times.To meet the growing demand, more than a dozen major ride-sharing sites have sprung up, many of them quite sophisticated.At you enter your destination, and the site spits out a list of registered users headed your way. , one of the fastest-growing sites with 11,000 unique users since August, will send you a text message when a potential match arises. It will also bit you with a $2 surcharge for each transaction and take 9.5% off the driver"s fee. How much arc those fees? That depends on what kind of deal you can strike.Ride sharing generally affords **panionship than a train or bus trip. A disclaimer on eRideShare, corn reads, "While the American Automobile Association (AAA) encourages carpooling with someone you know, it warns against ride sharing when you don"t know who is behind the wheel. Ride-sharing sites like Ridester have tried to alleviate safety concerns by requiring users to register and instituting a feedback system in which passengers can rate the quality of their driver. The site also offers an escrow account that holds a passenger"s carpooling fee until the transaction is completed. For now the best advice is the one your mother would give: Don"t get into a car with perfect strangers, and if their driving makes you uncomfortable, ask them to drop you at the nearest bus or train station.1. "Hitchhiking may have fallen out of favor,..." (para. 1) means______.A. hitchhiking may not be as popular as beforeB. the passengers want the drivers to do them a favorC. the drivers no longer welcome the hitchhikersD. more and more people like to hitchhike now2. Which of the following is NOT the characteristic of hitchhiking in cyberspace?A. It is fuel efficient.B. It is inexpensive.C. It is relatively safe.D. It is rather romantic.3. Which site will send you a text message when a potential match arises?A. .B. .C. .D. .4. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?A. is one of the fastest-growing sites.B. The fee Craigslist charges can be very high.C. Ride sharing provides **panionship than public transport.D. Ride-sharing sites discourage carpooling with perfect strangers.5. What do ride-sharing sites like Ridester do to alleviate safety concerns?A. They try to encourage users to take buses or trains.B. They ask users to register and then give a feedback.C. They try to persuade the users to travel with those they know.D. They charge high fees from both drivers and hitchhikers.All living cells on earth require moisture for their metabolism. Cereal grains when brought in from the field, although they may appear to be dry, may contain 20 per cent of moisture or more. If they are stored in a bin, there is sufficient moisture in them to support several varieties of insects. These insects will, therefore, live and breed and, as they grow and eat the grain, it provides them with biological energy for their life processes. This energy will, just as in man, become manifest as heat. Since the bulk of the grain acts as an insulator, the temperature surrounding the colony of insects will rise so that, not only is part of the grain spoiled by the direct attack of the insects but more may be damaged by the heat. Sometimes, the temperature may even rise to the point where the stored grain catches fire. For safe storage, grain must be dried until its moisture content is 13 per cent or less.The direct drying of other foods has also been used. Fish has been dried in many parts of the world besides Africa. Slices of dried meat are prepared by numerous races. Biltong, a form of dried meat, was a customary food for travelers. The drying of meat or fish, either in the sun or over a fire, quite apart from the degree to which it exposes the food to infection by bacteria and infestation by insects, tends also to harm its quality. Proteins **plex molecular structures which are readily disrupted. This is the reason why dried meat becomes tough and can, with some scientific justification, be likened to leather.The technical process of drying foods indirectly by pickling them in the strong salt **monly called "brine" does less harm to the protein than straightforward drying, particularly if this is carried out at high temperatures. It is for this reason that many of the typical drying processes are not taken to completion. That is to say, the outer parts may be dried leaving a moist inner section. Under these circumstances, preservation is only partial. The dried food keeps longer than it would have undried but it cannot be kept indefinitely. For this reason, traditional processes are to be found in many parts of the world in which a combination of partial drying and pickling in brine is used. Quite often the drying involves exposure to smoke. Foods treated in this way are, besides fish of various sorts, bacon, hams and numerous types of sausages.6. According to the passage, insects also spoil stored cereals by ______.A. consuming all the grain themselvesB. raising the surrounding temperatureC. increasing the moisture content in the grainD. attacking each other for more grain7. Direct drying affects the quality of meat or fish because ______.A. it exposes them to insectsB. it makes them softerC. it damages the proteinD. it develops bacteria8. It can be inferred from the passage that salting preserves food by ______.A. destroying the proteinB. drawing away moistureC. drying the food in the sunD. dressing the food9. The word "pickling" (para. 3) means ______.A. exposing to the sunB. smoking directlyC. baking in an ovenD. keeping in salted water10. What does the passage mainly discuss?A. Food Preservation.B. Biological Energy.C. Moisture Content.D. Molecular Structures.School bullying has many parents worried, and not just those whose kids have been on the receiving end. A series of shocking incidents has made headlines and provoked outrage in communities across the country. In Columbus, Indiana, a 13-year-old was charged with felony intimidation after he held a knife against a fellow student"s throat in a classroom while the teacher"s back was turned. In Yorktown, Virginia, 16-year-old Christian Taylor took his own life shortly after his mother, Alise Williams, complained to high school officials that her son had suffered months of relentless bullying by classmates, including one student who she says told Christian to "just go ahead **mit suicide and get it over with."Those cases have prompted parents and school officials to ask whether we"re just seeing the tip of the iceberg, since bullying often takes place off the radar screen of grown-ups. While overall incidents of school violence, such as assault and theft, have declined in the last decade, bullying is on the rise.Indeed, researchers have found that kids are particularly sensitive to intimidation and emotional cruelty. It makes them feel more fearful and anxious than if they were the victims of theft or a physical attack. And the suffering goes far beyond momentary humiliation. They are more likely to be distracted from learning, get poorer grades and become victims of violent crime. They feel powerless, and lose faith in the ability of adults to help them.Peer abuse has always existed at school, but the kinds of kids who are harassing others have changed. The stereotype of yesteryear—a physically intimidating, low-achieving, socially maladjusted loner—no longer applies. Instead, bullies these days are, often as not, popular kids and academic achievers. "They are alpha girls and quarterbacks and not necessarily kids struggling to gain a social foothold," says Elizabeth Englander, director of the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State College, which runs anti-bullying programs in K-12 schools. Girls are slightly more likely than boys to act out against others—not physically, but by using tactics like alienation and deliberate rumors calculated to inflict maximum psychological damage.So what causes a student who is doing well to go out of his or her way to hurt another? For one,there"s the momentary rush kids get from being perceived as dominant in a group situation. But research suggests that the growing frequency and intensity of bullying may be the result of a troubling decline in social skills among adolescents. In a 2009 study, 75 percent of educators perceived a significant drop and 25 percent said they saw a slight decline.Psychologists say that these changes may be connected to the way we"re raising our kids. In the last 20 years opportunities for preschoolers and elementary school kids to engage in free play with other children have pretty much evaporated. Instead, parents relentlessly cram their kids" schedules with an array of adult-led academic and sports enrichment activities.11. In the first sentence "...those whose kids are on the receiving end" refers to ______.A. parents whose kids have been bulliesB. parents whose kids have been bulliedC. parents whose kids have witnessed bullyingD. parents whose kids have heard of bullying12. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. Adults tend to turn a blind eye to bullying.B. Bullying is often attributable to inadequacy in social skills.C. Bullying, like theft, has increased in the last decade.D. Assault or theft is as scary as bullying.13. Bullying may lead to all of the following EXCEPT that ______.A. victims have trouble concentrating on learningB. victims" academic achievements declineC. victims become aggressive themselvesD. victims suffer from a feeling of helplessness14. Which of the following descriptions fits a typical present-day school bully?A. The bully is a student excelling in study or sports.B. The bully is a slow student with few friends.C. The bully is more likely a boy than a girl.D. The bully is big and strong for his/her age.15. The word "evaporated" in the last paragraph most likely means ______.A. emergedB. evolvedC. changedD. vanishedFrom the upstairs windows in Colin MacQueen"s house there isn"t a view of the sea but he can clearly see the ships towering over the roofs of flats and houses. The view is pretty spectacular. But it"s what he cannot see that worries MacQueen. Like many cities across the UK, Southampton has poor air quality, and while the government and local authorities are looking to take action on cars, maritime fuel—the dirtiest and most polluting of all diesels—is on no one"s radar. Not only do the giant cruise liners churn out pollutants at sea, they also keep their engines running when they are docked in places like MacQueen"s home town.Britain is in the midst of something of a seafaring renaissance, with a growth in seagoing freight and an explosion in the holiday cruise market. Around the country, docks including those at Plymouth, Liverpool, Greenwich, Orkney, Edinburgh and Hull are proposing or working on expansions to accommodate more and bigger cruise and cargo ships.The number of Britons taking cruise holidays is estimated to surpass 2 million this year, double the number a decade ago. Globally, some 25 million people set sail last year, up by 10 million in adecade."More and more places are opening up for tourists: there are now 50 ports in the UK and Ireland that people on cruises can visit, and 19 cruise ports they can drive to to start their holiday. It"s convenient and easy, and you can take all your luggage in the car right to the ship. Everything is on board for the whole family and you sail to great places. It"s a bit like the aviation industry: once everyone had to go to Heathrow or Gatwick, but then the regional airports opened up and it all became more accessible. The same thing is happening with cruises."For maritime towns, the issue is fraught, given the benefits the great ships bring. A campaign to stop the construction of a cruise terminal in Greenwich, south east London, failed last year, despite evidence of its impact on air quality. "Unlike for airports, railways and roads, the Department for Transport does not provide clear guidance on which ports should be prioritised for expansion, but generally supports growth," said Melissa Moore, policy head at the Marine Conservation Society. "This lack of strategy, **petition between ports, results in most trying to develop to attract cruise liner and shipping business.""Ever-larger ships necessitate the expansion of navigational channels, which can result in habitat removal and smothering as well as increased CO2, sulphur and nitric oxides emissions in the region. These big ships can be moored for several days as they load up, with engines idling. There is clearly a tightrope to be walked between quality of life for people and jobs and benefits to a city. "16. The word "renaissance" (para. 2) is closest in meaning to ______.A. boomB. riseC. prosperityD. revival17. Ten years ago, approximately ______ people took cruise holidays worldwide.A. 2 millionB. 10 millionC. 15 millionD. 25 million18. Which of the following is NOT a reason for the popularity of cruises?A. More destinations are opened up for cruises.B. It is convenient to get to cruise ports.C. Fares have been reduced to give passengers value for money.D. There is access to delightful amenities on hoard.19. The last sentence "There is clearly a tightrope to be walked between quality of life for people and jobs and benefits to a city." probably means ______.A. Obviously a balance needs to be achieved between quality of life for people and jobs and benefits to a city.B. Obviously no city can guarantee quality of life for people and jobs and benefits at the same time.C. Obviously quality of life for people and jobs and benefits to a city are in peril.D. Obviously quality of life has to be sacrificed for jobs and benefits to a city.20. Which of the following statements is NOT true?A. The authorities have failed to pay due attention to the pollution from cruise ships.B. Cruises will soon replace airlines in aviation industry.C. Cruise ports are becoming more accessible than before.D. A cruise terminal has been built in Greenwich.In the immediate post-war years, the city of Birmingham scheduled some 50,000 small workingclass cottages as slums due for demolition. Today that process is **plete Yet it is dear that, quite apart from any question of race, an environmental problem remains. The expectation built into the planning policies of 1945 was that in the foreseeable future the city would be a better place to live in. But now that slum clearance has run its course, there seems to be universal agreement that the total environment where the slums once stood is more depressing than ever.For the past ten years the slum clearance areas have looked like bomb sites. The buildings and places which survive do so on islands in a sea of rubble and ash. When the slums were there they supported an **munity life and each building, each activity, fitted in as part of the whole. But now that they have been destroyed, nothing meaningful appears to remain, or rather those activities which do go on do not seem to have any meaningful relation to the place. They happen there because it is an empty stage which no-one is using any more.Typical of the inner city in this sense is the Birmingham City Football Ground. Standing in un-splendid isolation on what is now wasteland on the edge of Small Heath, it brings into the area a stage army on twenty or so Saturdays a year **e and cheer and then go away again with little concern any more for the place where they have done their cheering. Even they, however, have revolted recently. "The ground," says the leader of the revolt, "is a slum", thus putting his finger on the fact that the demolition of houses creates rather than solves problems of the inner city.A new element has **e upon the scene in the inner-city in the form of the tower block. Somehow it doesn"t seem to be what Le Corbusier and the planners who wrote those post war Pelicans intended. The public spaces either haven"t yet been developed or are more meanly conceived, and the corridors and lifts are places of horror. In fact these places were always suspect. They had no legitimacy in the minds of the public as suburban family housing had, and those who were placed there felt that they had been cheated. Along with the decaying elements, therefore, that which had been conceived as part of the brave new world was part of the problem.21. According to the passage, now that the slum dwellings have gone, ______.A. no one does anything at all in those areasB. urban theatrical life has gone, tooC. rebuilding can start almost immediatelyD. life there looks unattractive and meaningless22. According to the author, a number of Birmingham City football fans ______.A. complain about the demolition of houses in the areaB. are as rebellious as any other club"s supportersC. get necessary release from watching their team playD. are concerned about the future of that part of Birmingham23. The past few decades in Birmingham have proved that slum clearance ______.A. creates more problems than it solvesB. will achieve its aims, if well plannedC. often raises more racial issuesD. will usually take longer than expected24. The word "suspect" (para. 4) is closest in meaning to ______.A. undesirableB. indecentC. misunderstoodD. mistrusted25. When they were first built, tower blocks were ______.A. traditionally conceived。
上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试真题2017年03月 (1)
上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试真题2017年03月(总分：250.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、A: Spot Dictation(总题数：1，分数：30.00)There is an increasing need for more food worldwide. According to the projections by the United Nations Population Division, the world population will increase from 6.8 billion today to 9 billion 1 . Sixty-five to ninety percent of the inland capture fish production 2 in the developing and low-income food-deficit countries. 3 for 2020 suggests that 826 million people, or 12. 8 percent, of developing country citizens 4 US $1.25 a day or less and that there will be almost 2 billion poor people living at or below the US $2 a day 5 . The growing population will need significant increase in food production 6 .More land, including wetlands will be used, and some will be used 7 , as agricultural food production expands during decades. This will 8 increased use of agrochemicals with serious negative consequences for inland fisheries.9 for both irrigation and domestic purposes will continue to increase, leading to 10 of water for fisheries, especially during the dry season. There will be attempts to 11 water between separate basins, with unpredictable consequences for biodiversity. There are also already plans 12 and transform them into shipping lanes 13 , provinces and countries in areas with poorly developed rail and road infrastructure. There is expected to be increased demand for energy, including hydropower— 14 further damming of rivers.The need for animal protein, including fish, 15 . Most marine fish stocks are already exploited.16 increases in aquaculture production, 17 will increase on inland fish stocks, and there will probably be a rise in unsustainable fishing methods, such as the use of 18 , electrofishing and dry pumping of 19 . These methods are all capable of killing 20 indiscriminately.There is an increasing need for more food worldwide. According to the projections by the United Nations Population Division, the world population will increase from 6.8 billion today to 9 billion 1 . Sixty-five to ninety percent of the inland capture fish production 2 in the developing and low-income food-deficit countries. 3 for 2020 suggests that 826 million people, or 12. 8 percent, of developing country citizens 4 US $1.25 a day or less and that there will be almost 2 billion poor people living at or below the US $2 a day 5 . The growing population will need significant increase in food production 6 .More land, including wetlands will be used, and some will be used 7 , as agricultural food production expands during decades. This will 8 increased use of agrochemicals with serious negative consequences for inland fisheries.9 for both irrigation and domestic purposes will continue to increase, leading to 10 of water for fisheries, especially during the dry season. There will be attempts to 11 water between separate basins, with unpredictable consequences for biodiversity. There are also already plans 12 and transform them into shipping lanes 13 , provinces and countries in areas with poorly developed rail and road infrastructure. There is expected to be increased demand for energy, including hydropower— 14 further damming of rivers.The need for animal protein, including fish, 15 . Most marine fish stocks are already exploited.16 increases in aquaculture production, 17 will increase on inland fish stocks, and there will probably be a rise in unsustainable fishing methods, such as the use of 18 , electrofishing and dry pumping of 19 . These methods are all capable of killing 20 indiscriminately.（分数：30.00）解析：by 2050 [听力原文]There is an increasing need for more food worldwide. According to the projections by the United Nations Population Division, the world population will increase from 6.8 billion today to 9 billion by 2050. Sixty-five to ninety percent of the inland capture fish production takes place in the developing and low-income food-deficit countries. The World Bank"s forecast for 2020 suggests that 826 million people, or 12.8 percent, of developing country citizens will be living on US $1.25 a day or less and that there will be almost 2 billion poor people living at or below the US $2 a day poverty line. The growing population will need significant increase in food production at affordable prices.More land, including wetlands, will be used, and some will be used more intensively, as agricultural food production expands during decades. This will result in increased use of agrochemicals with serious negative consequences for inland fisheries.The demand for water for both irrigation and domestic purposes will continue to increase, leading to reduced availability of water for fisheries, especially during the dry season. There will be attempts to transfer water between separate basins, with unpredictable consequences for biodiversity. There are also already plans to connect large rivers and transform them into shipping lanes linking distant cities, provinces and countries in areas with poorly developed rail and road infrastructure. There is expected to be increased demand for energy, including hydropower—leading to further damming of rivers.The need for animal protein, including fish, will increase. Most marine fish stocks are already exploited. Despite increases in aquaculture production, fishing pressure will increase on inland fish stocks, and there will probably be a rise in unsustainable fishing methods, such as the use of explosives and poison, electrofishing and dry pumping of small natural waterbodies. These methods are all capable of killing large amounts of fish indiscriminately.解析：takes place解析：The World Bank"s forecast解析：will be living on解析：poverty line解析：at affordable prices解析：more intensively解析：result in解析：The demand for water解析：reduced availability解析：transfer解析：to connect large rivers解析：linking distant cities解析：leading to解析：will increase解析：Despite解析：fishing pressure解析：explosives and poison解析：small natural waterbodies解析：large amounts of fish三、B: Listening Comprehension(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Ⅰ. Statements(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.00）A.He has often thought deeply.B.He has seldom read widely.C.His knowledge is not profound. √D.His learning is apparently not practical.解析：[听力原文]He has read widely but seldom thought deeply so his apparent learning is really quite superficial.A.The workers protested as working hours remained unchanged.B.The workers were not satisfied with the result. √C.The company did not increase the workers" wages but cut working hours.D.The company satisfied the workers by raising wages and reducing working hours.解析：[听力原文]The company raised the men"s wages and reduced their working hours. But even then the men were not contented.A.Mr. Johnson now rarely smokes. √B.Mr. Johnson is a heavy smoker.C.Mr. Johnson disapproves of smoking.D.Mr. Johnson is never seen smoking.解析：[听力原文]After his doctor told him how to stay healthy, Mr. Johnson hardly ever smokes, though he used to be a chain-smoker.A.Being inventive and original is not necessary in his work.B.He is not recommended for promotion because of his work. √C.He is commended for his creative and original work.D.His work is recommended as inventive and original.解析：[听力原文]Though he is inventive and original, his work is unpredictable. Accordingly, I cannot recommend him for promotion.A.He will likely quit his job no matter whether he gets a pay rise. √B.It seems very likely that he will get a pay rise.C.He seems likely to keep his job if he gets a pay rise.D.He will probably give up his job unless he gets a pay rise.解析：[听力原文]It seems very likely that even if he gets a pay rise he will still give up his job.（分数：5.00）A.Despite the bad weather we have more tourists from European countries.B.We have managed to attract a lot of tourists from Europe and North America.C.The bad weather is the chief reason why we lost tourists and made no profit at all.D.We have made a profit despite the falling number of tourists and bad weather. √解析：[听力原文]Despite the fail in the number of tourists from North America and Europe and bad weather, we have still managed to make a small profit.A.You"ll encounter careless drivers on busy roads.B.Defective brakes need fixing before you drive.C.Driving for hours without a break puts all road users in danger.D.It is dangerous driving with faulty brakes. √解析：[听力原文]Driving with defective brakes endangers not only yourself but also all other road users you encounter.A.The proposal to start the sale of soft drinks, biscuits and sweets was dismissed. √B.A considerable majority of people brought forward the proposal.C.School kids welcomed the sale of soft drinks, biscuits and sweets on campus.D.The proposal was unanimously rejected by those who discussed it.解析：[听力原文]A proposal to start the sale of soft drinks, biscuits and sweets in the primary school was discussed and finally rejected by a considerable majority.A.The ordered goods have not been delivered as expected. √B.Please dispatch the goods immediately as they are needed urgently.C.Please cancel the order if the goods are not the type that we want.D.The call to cancel the order has not been received.解析：[听力原文]The goods to be delivered have not arrived. Please cancel the order if the goods have not been already dispatched as they are needed urgently.A.Our market share is sure to reach 25% despite the strong competition.B.Our market share is aimed to reach 25%, but the goal is not easy to reach. √C.Our market share has already increased to around 25% so far.D.Our market share will not reach 25% because of the domestic competition.解析：[听力原文]Our market share has increased by 4 percent, from 16 to around 20 percent. Our goal is to have25 percent of the market share, but the domestic competition is very strong.五、Ⅱ. Talks and Conversations(总题数：5，分数：20.00)（分数：4.00）A.Farmer and landlord.B.Employer and tractor driver.C.Host and visitor.D.Husband and wife. √解析：[听力原文]W: Oh, where are we going?M: I want to show you something.W: I know, but what is it?M: A farm. It"s just down this road. It"s a small place, but at least it would be our own. W: A farm? How can we afford to buy a farm?M: It isn"t very large, only 40 acres. We wouldn"t have to pay very much right now.W: Is there a house on the place?M: A small one, two bedrooms, but it needs to be fixed up a little. I can do the job myself. W: OK. Is there enough space for a kitchen garden?M: There is about half acre around the house. That is plenty of space.W: Then we can grow our own fresh vegetables. And maybe keep a few chickens, couldn"t we? M: Yes, and we can probably grow a lot of our own food.W: What are you thinking about growing, if we do take this place?M: Well, it really isn"t big enough for corn. I thought we might try to raise a crop of potatoes. W: Potatoes? They are a lot of work.M: We are used to hard work, aren"t we?W: Yes, we are, but the money. Do we have enough to get started? It seems like a dream.M: I think we have saved enough. We can pay a little on the farm and maybe put a few dollars down on the tractor, too.W: Great! I can"t wait to see the place.What is the possible relationship of the two speakers?A.Expand it.B.Furnish it.C.Fix it up. √D.Put up a fence around it..解析：[听力原文]What does the man think he can do about the house on the farm?A.He likes potatoes better.B.Potatoes do not need a lot of work.C.The garden is not big enough. √D.The weather is favorable for potatoes.解析：[听力原文]Why does the man suggest growing potatoes instead of corn in the garden?A.She does not care about it.B.She feels happy about it. √C.It is not worthwhile.D.It is nothing but a dream.解析：[听力原文]How does the woman feel about the purchase of a farm?（分数：4.00）A.Decorating the house.B.Furnishing the house.C.Altering the structures of the house.D.Fencing the house with bushes. √解析：[听力原文]Nearly everyone in Britain would like to own their own home and, whether they do or not, they are prepared to put time and money into decorating and furnishing it or even making structural alterations to it. Because of the climate and the expense involved in going out for the evening, many British people spend a lot of time at home and a large part of their social life takes place there.Young people tend to stay with their families longer these days as accommodation is expensive but, when they move away to a job or college, there are various options open to them. They can get lodgings with a landlady. This means that they rent a room in someone"s house and have breakfast with the family. They can also get a bed-sitting room, that is to say one self-contained room in which they can cook, live and sleep. Alternatively, they can share a rented flat or house with a group of young people, perhaps the most popular option of all.According to the speaker, British people like to do three jobs about the house they live in. Which of the following is Not one of them?A.To save time.B.To save money. √C.To enjoy solitude.D.To de housework.解析：[听力原文]Why do many British people prefer to stay at home for the evening?A.They can have breakfast with the family. √B.They will feel at home in no time.C.They can learn cooking.D.They pay less for it.解析：[听力原文]What is the advantage in getting lodgings with a landlady for college students?A.Getting lodgings with a landlady.B.Renting a bed-sitting room.C.Sharing a rented flat or house with other students. √D.Living at home and commuting to and from school.解析：[听力原文]What is the most popular option of accommodation for young people who move away to college? （分数：4.00）A.His apartment was broken into. √B.His office was ransacked.C.He was mugged on a street.D.He had his callphone stolen.解析：[听力原文]W: Andrew, I know you"ve been the victim of a crime.M: Well, actually, I was robbed several times. The worst time was when my apartment was burglarized.I got home and saw the lock on my door had been broken and the apartment was ransacked. W: What was taken?M: They took my camera, my laptop, my paperwork. I lost irreplaceable personal items.W: Were you scared?M: No, I was angry. And I felt helpless, because I knew I could never find out what really happened. And I knew I"d never get my stuff back. It"s like a feeling of violation when you know that someone has broken into your private space and taken your things. I called the police so that I could have a record of what was stolen for tax purposes. But, they never caught the thief.W: And that wasn"t the first time you were robbed.M: No. I"ve had things taken by pickpockets. Once someone took my cellphone on the subway and there was a letter from my girl-friend in it that I liked to carry around with me. Not really important, I suppose, but it had symbolic value and when something like that happens, you lose a part of your past. That time, I felt angry at myself because they always tell you not to put your cellphone in your back pocket.What was Andrew"s worst experience as a victim of a crime?A.A camera.B.A laptop.C.A TV set. √D.Paperwork.解析：[听力原文]Andrew mentioned several things that had been stolen. Which of the following is NOT one of these things?A.Scared that someone had broken into his private space.B.Angry because he would never find out the truth. √C.Uncertain whether he could get his stuff back.D.Sure that the police could catch the thief.解析：[听力原文]How did Andrew feel after what had happened to him?A.He hoped to get back as many of his own things as possible.B.He thought it could help the police to catch the thief.C.He felt that he had lost some irreplaceable personal items.D.He could have a record of what was stolen for tax purposes. √解析：[听力原文]Why did Andrew report the theft to the police?（分数：4.00）A.A speech should be made interesting to attract listeners.B.A speech should be rehearsed before it is actually delivered.C.The effective use of voice is important in speech making. √D.It is desirable to use a microphone to a large audience.解析：[听力原文]Today we are going to practice evaluating the main tool used when addressing groups—the voice. There are three main elements that combine to create either a positive or negative experience for listeners. They can result in a voice that is pleasing to listen to and can be used effectively, or they can create a voice that doesn"t hold the attention, or even worse, causes an adverse reaction. The three elements are volume, pitch and pace. When evaluating volume, keep in mind that a good speaker will adjust to the size of both the room and the audience. Of course, with an amplifying device like a microphone, the speaker can use a natural tone. But the speaker should not he dependent on microphones. A good speaker can speak loudly without shouting. The second element—pitch is related to the highness and lowness of the sounds. High pitches are for most people more difficult to listen to, so in general the speaker should use the lower registers of the voice. During a presentation, it"s important to vary pitch to some extent in order to maintain interest. The third element, pace, that is how fast or slow words and sounds are articulated, should also be varied. A slower pace can be used to emphasize important points. Note that the time spent not speaking can be meaningful too. Pauses ought to be used to signal transitions or create anticipation. Because a pause gives the listener time to think about what was just said or even to predict what might come next, it can be very effective when moving from one topic to another. What I would like you to do now is watch and listen to a video disc and use the forms I gave you to rate the speaking voices you hear. Then tonight I want you to go home and read a passage into a recorder and evaluate your own voice.What is the main topic of this talk?e a microphone to make his voice heard to every listener.B.Adjust his voice to the size of the room and the audience. √C.Speak loudly without using a microphone.D.Speak in a natural tone pleasing to listeners.解析：[听力原文]As far as volume is concerned, what should a speaker do when addressing listeners?A.To emphasize important points. √B.To signal a transition to the next topic.C.To stimulate interest from listeners.D.To keep listeners in suspense.解析：[听力原文]According to the talk, why should a speaker use a slower pace in a speech?A.Watch and listen to a video disc.B.Rate the voice of effective speakers.C.Record a good speaker"s voice.D.Evaluate their own voice in a recorder. √解析：[听力原文]What does the lecturer want listeners to do when they go home?（分数：4.00）A.$25.B.$27.C.$30. √D.$32.Rona: Hello. May I speak to Mr. Phillips in the Sales Department?Phillips: Phillips speaking.Rona: Hello, Mr. Phillips. This is Rona Waters from Field Wholesale Electricals.Phillips: Rona, how are you?Rona: Fine. The reason I"m calling is we need to sort out a final price on the coffee machines. Phillips: Of course. What did we want to charge you?Rona: Well, you gave us a unit price of $30.Phillips: That"s right. Are you happy with that?Rona: It depends. We intend to purchase about 150 to 200 a month. So we were wondering what sort of quantity discount you can offer us?Phillips: I see. Just a moment. I"ll check my tables... Well, at an order quantity of 200, we would be willing to offer you a 10 per cent discount.Rona: So that"ll bring down the unit price to $27.Phillips: That"s right...a very favorable price.Rona: Uhum... What about larger quantities—for example, what about putting in a quantity order of around 500?Phillips: Well, I don"t have any figures for those sorts of quantities, but I know we"ve got one customer who gets 15 percent on 500.Rona: I see, so that would be... er... $25.5 per unit?Phillips: Correct, I"d have to confirm that.Rona: Sure, I understand.Phillips: There"s another point to mention which is payment terms. Would you be interested in a discount for early payment?Rona: What sort of figure do you have in mind?Phillips: Well, we"re prepared to offer two percent for payment within fifteen days. Our normal terms are thirty days.Rona: Interesting. I"ll have to get back to you on that.Phillips: Right. We"ll be in touch. Goodbye.Rona: Bye.What is the regular unit price of a coffee machine?A.15 days.B.25 days.C.27 days.D.30 days. √解析：[听力原文]How long are the normal payment terms?A.Two percent. √B.Five percent.C.Ten percent.D.Fifteen percent.解析：[听力原文]What percent discount for early payment will the man offer to the woman?A.Timely delivery.B.Product discount. √C.Early payment.D.After-sale service.What did the woman mainly discuss with the man on the phone?六、C: Listening Translation(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Ⅰ. Secten ce Translation(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Directions:In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences only once. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space on your Answer Sheet.Directions:In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences only once. 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上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试试题集SECTION 1：LISTENING TEST （40 minutes）Part A: Spot DictationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the 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.It is common knowledge that computers can also produce something stupid, as some (1) put it, GIGO, or ’garbage in, garbage out’. This means that if inaccurate information is(2) a computer, the machine will produce the wrong information (3).The reason for this is that computers cannot think (4). For example, imagine that a computer is given the information that (5) has hour legs and that a dog has four legs. The machine might well (6) when producing a list of suggested living-room and dining-room furniture.But today, groups of (7) in the United States, Japan and Europe (8) a new type of computer. These new models will be incapable of makingsuch (9).Instead of being programmed with lots of unrelated (10), the new computers will contain knowledge of subjects that are (11). The machines will then(12) items of information, and will be able to reject conclusions that donot (13).These new computers will already know that dogs are animals that (14), bark, wag their tails and chase other animals. By (15) with features of living-room and dining-room furniture, the computer will conclude that a dog isan (16).Even a present-day computer could (17) if given enough information and enough time. But it has to consider (18) one at a time before selecting the best. This means that it would (19) for even the most powerful computer to reach a (20).Part B: Listening ComprehensionⅠ. StatementsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1. (A) Michelle wanted to work in London.(B) Michelle quitted his job in London.(C) Michelle asked for a vacation in London.(D) Michelle transferred his money to the London branch.2. (A) Doctor Carter avoids the company of others whenever possible.(B) Doctor Carter is too busy to have a cup of coffee.(C) Doctor Carter is a quite sociable person.(D) Doctor Carter is a lonely man, according to his colleagues.3. (A) Tom checked his embarrassment.(B) Tom bounced the ball against the telephone box.(C) Tom felt embarrassed when he was asked to have a physical check.(D) Tom was embarrassed when his check was returned as worthless.4. (A) We couldn’t have opened five supermarkets there.(B) To think that we have opened only five supermarkets there.(C) We thought that you wanted to open five supermarkets there.(D) We didn’t think that five supermarkets there were quite enough.5. (A) Mrs. Green had to rush to the airport to meet the CEO from Chicago.(B) Mrs. Green refused to attend the opening ceremony in Chicago last Tuesday.(C) Mrs. Green was scheduled to see someone from Chicago last Tuesday.(D) Mrs. Green didn’t accept the CEO’s invitation to work in Chicago at last.6. (A) I’ve never been a cooperative person. (B) I’m very ready to cooperate now.(C) I’ll be a corporate executive. (D) I never want to be an operator.7. (A) The general manager asked them to account for the lying of important documents.(B) The general manager refused to read those accounting papers.(C) The documents are so important that they should be kept in safer places.(D) It is important that the accountant lock his office before leaving for home.8. (A) Every year, the city authorities propose to improve the road conditions on the highway.(B) There have been arguments about the proposed highway extension for a long time.(C) The environmental protection groups are quite satisfied with the proposed highwayextension.(D) Both the administration and the environmentalists are against the building of a newhighway.9. (A) Good management seldom gets better work from employees.(B) Good management can make average employees work better.(C) Average employees can do excellent work under any circumstances.(D) Average employees cannot do excellent work, despite good management.10. (A) No more visitors can be allowed in the exhibition hall.(B) The exhibition hall can hold slightly over 250 visitors.(C) Five hundred visitors wanted to see the Auto Show.(D) More than one thousand visitors saw the Auto Show.Ⅰ. Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully, because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choice and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 11~1411. (A) She is out of job. (B) She feels very tired.(C) She has a broken (D) She has a cold.12. (A) Traveling around the country (B) Training hard for a competition(C) Working on a research project (D) Writhing research paper on boxing13. (A) Stay in bed and get some sleep(B) Return the books and post the letters(C) Have a glass of water before going outside.(D) Write a letter of complaint about the air-conditioner14. (A) Because she has to write a report.(B) Because she has just returned from abroad.(C) Because she wants something to read.(D) Because she needs to find a new job.Questions 15~1815. (A)US census officials (B) Government employees(C) People who live in the city (D) Lawyers who work for the Church16. (A) London and Westminster (B) London and Birmingham(C) London and St Asaph (D) London and St Paul’s17. (A) It has a cathedral. (B) It has a population of 4000.(C) It has a large population. (D) It has a city hall.18. (A) Britain (B) USA(C) India (D) JapanQuestions 19~2219. (A) She’s got married. (B) She’s graduated from high school.(C) She’s spent her holiday (D) She’s moved to West Virginia.20. (A) She would have stayed in her hometown for the rest of her life.(B) She would have made a grave mistake in her life career.(C) She would have happy to come to the city to look for a job.(D) She would become a secretary to someone in her village.21. (A) She had left the place in which she was born.(B) She has not been given much job opportunity in the city.(C) She has so far no promotion or transfer.(D) She cannot avoid making mistakes in her routine work.22. (A) Her boyfriend. (B) Her colleague.(C) Her assistant. (D) Her former schoolmate. Questions 23~2623. (A) Keeping warm and dry (B) Drinking a lot of liquid(C) Living close to the hospital (D) Kissing the nose of an animal24. (A) Men who live in windy areas(B) Women who volunteered to stay outside(C) Travelers who take showers(D) People who are under stress25. (A) Because cold viruses can endure adverse climates.(B) Because winters are wet and cold.(C) Because people tend to stay more time indoors.(D) Because the disease may be caused by contaminated foods.26. (A) Men are more likely to suffer from colds.(B) No effective medicine has been found to cure colds.(C) In the winter, people should try to stay outdoors.(D) One could avoid catching colds by taking a hot bath every day.Questions 27~3027. (A) None (B) Thirteen(C) Fourteen (D) Fifteen28. (A) The housewife (B) The elder sisters(C) The servants (D) The nannies29. (A) They had to bring up their families.(B) They had no choice in selecting a spouse.(C) They had to work hard to support their families.(D)They had no chance to receive higher education.30. (A) A woman was financially dependent on her future husband.(B) A man had to ask a girl’s father for permission to marry her.(C) A woman should be ready to give up her job for the marriage.(D) A man should arrange a marriage ceremony in his father’s house.Part C: Listening and TranslationⅠ. Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 English sentences. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chineseand write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)Ⅰ. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you hear 2 passages. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.(1)(2)SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (50 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B),(C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Questions 1~5In some rural agricultural societies, the collection of available fuel such as firewood, dung cake, and agricultural waste can take 200 to 300 person-days per year. As well as being time consuming, the typical patterns of collection lead to deforestation, soil erosion, and ecological imbalances. In the future, experts predict that even if food supplies are adequate for rural populations, fuel supplies for domestic use may not be. In the light of such considerations, a team in India has developed a solar oven for home use. The oven is cheaply constructed, easily operated, and extremely energy efficient. The device consists of an inner and outer metal box, a top cover, and two panes of plain glass. The inner box is painted black to absorb maximum solar radiation. The space between the two boxes is filled with an insulating material, such as rice husks, which are easily available and which, because of their high silicon content, neither attract insects nor rot easily. Other easily available materials for insulation are ground nutshells or coconut shells. An adjustable mirror mounted on one side of the oven box reflects the sunlight into the interior, boosting the temperatures by 15-30 degrees Celsius. This is most useful during the winter when the sun is lower. Inside the oven, a temperature between 80 and 120 degrees Celsius above ambient temperature can be maintained. This is sufficient to cook food gradually but surely. Trials have shown that all typical food dishes can be prepared in this solar device without loss of taste or nutrition.1.This passage is mainly about .(A) deforestation in the rural agricultural societies(B) use of rice husks as an insulation material(C) design and use of a solar oven(D) maintenance of temperature in a solar oven2. All of the following are mentioned as sources of energy of rural agricultural societies EXCEPT .(A) firewood (B) dung cake(C) solar power (D) agricultural waste3.The word “domestic”(paragraph 1) is closest in meaning to .(A) industrial (B) agricultural(C) natural (D) household4. According to the passage, the use of an adjustable mirror increases the oven temperature by .(A) 80-120 degrees Celsius (B) at least 80 degrees Celsius(C) up to 30 degrees Celsius (D) up to 15 degrees Celsius5.According to the passage, the adjustable mirror is most useful .(A) at midday (B) when it is cold(C) When firewood is lacking (D) in improving taste and nutritionQuestions 6~10There must be few questions on which responsible opinion is so utterly divided as on that of how much sleep we ought to have. There are some who think we can leave body to regulate these matters for itself. “The answer is easy,” says Dr.. A. Burton. “With the right amount of sleep you should wake up fresh and alert five minutes before the alarm rings.” If he is right many people must be under sleeping, including myself. But we must remember that some people have a grater inertia than others. This is not meant rudely. They switch on slowly, and they are reluctant to switch off. They are alert at bedtime and sleepy when it is time to get up, and this many have nothing to do with how fatigued their bodies are, or how much sleep they must take to lose their fatigue.Other people feel sure that the present trend is towards too little sleep. To quoteone medical opinion, “Thousands of people drift through life suffering from the effects of too little sleep; the reason is not that can’t sleep. Like advancing colonists, we do seem to be grasping ever more of the land of sleep for our waking needs, pushing the boundary back and reaching, apparently, for a point in our evolution where we will sleep no more. This in itself, of course, need not be a bad thing. What could be disastrous, however, is that we should press to quickly towards this goal, sacrificing sleep only to gain more time in which to jeopardize our civilization by actions and decisions made weak by fatigue.”Then, to complete the picture, there are those who believe that more people are persuaded to sleep too much. Dr H. Roberts, writing in Every Man in, asserts: “It may safely be stated that, just as the majority eat too much, so the majority sleep too much.” One can see the point of this also. It would be a pity to retard our development by holding back those people who are gifted enough to work and play well less than the average amount of sleep, if indeed it does them no harm. If one of the trends of evolutions is that more of the life span is to be spent in gainful waking activity, then surely these people are in the van of this advance.6.The author seems to indicate that .(A) there are many controversial issues like the right amount of sleep(B) among many issues the right amount of sleep is the least controversial(C) the right amount of sleep is topic of much controversy among doctors(D) people are now moving towards solving many controversial issues concerning sleep7.According to the author, sleeping habits .(A) are related to the amount of sleep(B) are inherited from the parents(C) vary from person to person(D) would not change in one’s lifetime8.The world “jeopardize” (paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to .(A) endeavor (B) endanger(C) endorse (D) endow9. In the last paragraph the author points out that .(A) sleeping less is good for human health(B) people ought to be persuaded to sleep less than before(C) it is incorrect to say that people too little(D) those who can sleep less should be encouraged10. We learn from the passage that the author .(A) revises someone else’s opinion(B) explains an opinion of his own(C) favors one of the three opinions(D) comments on three different opinionsQuestions 11~15She looked in the pockets of the black leather jacket he had reluctantly worn the night before. Three of his suits, a pair of blue twill work pants, an old gray sweater with a hood and pockets lay thrown across the bed. The jacket leather was sleazy and damply clinging to her hands. She had bought it for him, as well as the three suits: one light blue with side vents, one gold with green specks, and one reddish that had a silver imitation-silk vest. The pockets of the jacket came softly outward from the lining like skinny milk toast rats. Empty. Slowly she sank down on the bed and began to knead, with blunt anxious fingers, all the pockets in all the clothes piled around her. First the blue suit, then the gold with green, then the reddish one that he said he didn’t like most of all, but which he would sometimes wear if she agreed to stay home, or if she promised not to touch anywhere at all while he was getting dressed.She was a big awkward woman, with big bones and hard rubbery flesh. Her short arms ended in ham hands, and her neck was a squat roll of fat that protruded behind her head as a big bump. Her skin was rough and puffy, with plump mole like freckles down her cheeks. Her eyes glowered from under the mountain of her brow and were circled with expensive mauve shadow. They were nervous and quick when she was flustered and darted about at nothing in particular while she was dressing hair or talking to people.Her troubles started noticeably when she fell in love with a studiously quiet schoolteacher, Mr. Jerome Franklin Washington III, who was ten years younger than her. She told herself that she shouldn’t want him, he was so little and cute and young, but when she took into account that he was a schoolteacher, well, she just couldn’t seem to get any rest until, as she put it, “I were Mr. And Mrs. Jerome Franklin Washington the third, and that’s the truth!”11. The word “sleazy” (paragraph 1) is closest in meaning to .(A) lacking moisture (B) lacking persistence(C) lacking substance (D) lacking confidence12. Jerome’s taste in clothing is probably .(A) worse than the woman’s (B) very loud and flashy(C) different from the woman’s (D) on agreement with the woman’s13. Apparently Jerome will occasionally wear the reddish suit if .(A) She is very good to him (B) she will leave him alone(C) she buys him more clothes (D) she gets a better education14. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the woman?(A) She is married to a school teacher.(B) Her eyes move around a lot at times.(C) She is ten years older than Jerome.(D) She has found what she is looking for.15. According to the passage, which of the following can be concluded form the passage about this couple?(A) They will live happily ever after.(B) Their marriage is not harmonious.(C) The couple will adopt children.(D) They will become schoolteachers.Questions 16~20An anthropologist recorded the expenses for ceremonies he attended in a village in Thailand. The following chart provides information on the baths (Thai currency) spent for a wedding.Finances for a Single Wedding in ThailandItem AmountExpensesRice 3 sacks 1,860Pigs 2 head 3,500 Vegetables and Condiments 1,440Invitations 150Wedding Gown Rental 650Flowers (300)Rental Equipment 1,800Pictures (groom paid) (500)Room Decoration 3,000Liquor 2,400Musicians (groom paid) (500)Gifts to Mother-in-law 200Cigarettes 360Other Gifts 520Shoes 150Gold Bracelet 1,270MiscellaneousTotal 17,800Bride Price 30,000From Groom’s Party 5,000From Other Guests 8,000Other Gifts 750Calculated Net -3,050Stated Net -4,00016.The word “anthropologist” (line 1) means someone who .(A) studies the nature of man (B) arranges wedding ceremonies(C) keeps account for newly weds (D) records local events17.According to the information on the chart, the family hosting the ceremony .(A) was rich (B) ended up with a deficit(C) made a profit on gifts (D) relied totally on borrowed money18.From this chart, one could learn about .(A) the Thai kinship structure (B) retail price for cigarettes(C) the nature and procedures of ritual (D) the importance of hospitality to the Thai19.The information on the chart best supports the idea that .(A) increased expenditure results in increased earning in a village in Thailand(B) the economy has been stable for almost fifty years years in a village in Thailand(C) people spend more money on pork than on other items at a Thai wedding(D) gifts to mother-in-law are the most important for the groom at a Thai wedding20.In what major way is a Thai wedding different from an average Chinese wedding?(A) the provision of food (B) the giving of gifts(C) the payment of a bride price (D) the provision of entertainment。