2010年9月上海中级口译考试真题录音及原文答案

2010年9月上海中级口译考试真题录音及原文答案

2010年9月上海中级口译考试真题录音及原文答案

SECTION 1 LISTENING TEST 45 minutes

Part A Spot Dictation

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the 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.

Now the location of your college. Some colleges are in the centre of huge cities, some in the suburb. And some are surrounded by fields and woods. Where your college is located will be important to your extra-curricular life. The advantage of an urban college is that there are many exciting things to do off campus.

often beautiful setting. Rural colleges may have much more peaceful and cleaner air. And campus activities will probably be more important in your extra-curricular life. This doesn’t mean that nothing happens on campus in small towns. Things do. But they are more likely to be connected with school. Rural colleges are often near good spots for outdoor activities, mountains, lakes and beaches. If you have any interest in outdoor activities, this is a good place to learn more. The disadvantages of the rural college can be isolation, boredom and the difficulty of adjusting to a more relaxed life if you come from a big city, life at a small rural college can become very in groan.

Part B Listening Comprehension

I. Statements

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will

be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

1. Why bother to call Jack and tell him about our plan? You will see him at lunch.

2. Since you said you totally agreed with Tom’s views, you ought to have stood up for him in the argument at the meeting yesterday afternoon.

3. At the rate of its being used, the copier is not going to make it thought the rest of the year, though it is supposes to be good for 5 years.

4. The latest inflation figure was issued today: The current inflation rate is 3.5 %. That’s 1%

up on last year.

5. There is a great deal of concern today about the problem of scientific illiteracy and shortcomings in the teachings of science. More funds are needed in this respect.

6. It’s smart to dress warm while it’s cold outside. But colds are caused by viruses and not cold weather. Washing your hands is a good way to avoid catching many viruses.

7. It’s a very nurturing environment. The general manager has encouraged me to push my abilities and grow. And I am honored the company keeps renewing my contract.

8. In team sports such as volleyball, team work is much more than just hitting the ball over the net. The same is ture of business dealings in a company.