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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。

2021年上海市英语中级口译笔试答案

1997.9上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试参照答案:SECTION1:LISTENING TESTPart A：Spot Diction1. feel healthy2. content3. on average4. six minutes5. laugh more6. 400 times7. adulthood 8. growing up9. effects of laughter 10. blood and stomach11. physical exercises 12. facial and stomach13. jogging 14. pain relief15. forty university students 16. funny cassette17. intended to relax 18. tolerate the discomfort19. humour 20. immune systemPart B：Listening Comprehension1-5 B D C A D 6-10 D D C B B11-15 B D A A C 16-20 D A B A D21-25 B D C A C 26-30 D A C B CPart C：Listening and TranslationⅠ.Sentence Translation1.此类独特酒被以为是世界上最佳一种酒。

2.由于她打算扩店，她开价要买下隔壁房产。

3.我再也不准备容忍你无能。

你被开除了。

4.会上有人建议在委员会里应当有一位教工代表。

5.“广告”这个词最简朴涵义就是“让某事物引起她人注意”。

或者“将某事物告知某人”。

Ⅱ.Passage Translation1. 请各位注意，图书馆立即就要关门了。

请把参照书放回原处，如果要外借备用书籍以便当夜使用，当前可以办理（手续），多谢各位合伙。

2. 30年前，我还是个小孩子时候，我爸爸曾安排我去乡下一种农场过了两个暑假。

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。

上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题2-(3)

上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题2-(3)(总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、听写填空(总题数：2，分数：100.00)Jeju Island, also known as the " 1 ," is a popular vacation spot for 2 . It remains one of the top honeymoon destinations for Korean 3 . The island"s mixture of volcanic rock, frequent rains, and temperate climate, make it 4 the Hawaiian Islands in the U.S.. The island offers visitors a wide range of 5 : hiking on Halla-san (South Korea"s highest peak), catching 6 over the ocean, viewing majestic waterfalls, riding horses, or just 7 on the sandy beaches.Although tourism is one of 8 on the island, many of the hotels and other tourist areas are 9 by mainland companies, so much of the income never gets put back into 10 . Also, since the attractions are geared towards tourists, many of the entrance fees 11 (although the locally owned and operated ones tend to be cheaper). 12 to Gyeongju and some other areas, local residents can enter most places 13 or for a steeply discounted price.Besides tourism, Cheju"s main industries are 14 . Fresh fish, squid, octopus, and 15 can be easily bought in markets, 16 , and even right 17 . Cheju"s tropical weather and high are perfect for growing 18 and tangerines. The island is also famous for its Shitake mushrooms and cactus plants.19 local flowers has 20 .Jeju Island, also known as the " 1 ," is a popular vacation spot for 2 . It remains one of the top honeymoon destinations for Korean 3 . The island"s mixture of volcanic rock, frequent rains, and temperate climate, make it 4 the Hawaiian Islands in the U.S.. The island offers visitors a wide range of 5 : hiking on Halla-san (South Korea"s highest peak), catching 6 over the ocean, viewing majestic waterfalls, riding horses, or just 7 on the sandy beaches.Although tourism is one of 8 on the island, many of the hotels and other tourist areas are 9 by mainland companies, so much of the income never gets put back into 10 . Also, since the attractions are geared towards tourists, many of the entrance fees 11 (although the locally owned and operated ones tend to be cheaper). 12 to Gyeongju and some other areas, local residents can enter most places 13 or for a steeply discounted price.Besides tourism, Cheju"s main industries are 14 . Fresh fish, squid, octopus, and 15 can be easily bought in markets, 16 , and even right 17 . Cheju"s tropical weather and high are perfect for growing 18 and tangerines. The island is also famous for its Shitake mushrooms and cactus plants.19 local flowers has 20 .（分数：50.00）解析：Island of the Gods [听力原文]Jeju Island, also known as the "Island of the Gods", is a popular vacation spot for Koreans and many Japanese. It remains one of the top honeymoon destinations for Korean newlyweds. The island"s mixture of volcanic rock, frequent rains, and temperate climate, make it very similar to the Hawaiian Islands in the U. S. The island offers visitors a wide range of activities: hiking on Halla-san (South Korea"s highest peak), catching sunrises and sunsets over the ocean, viewing majestic waterfalls, riding horses, or just lying around on the sandy beaches.Although tourism is one of the main industries on the island, many of the hotels and other tourist areas are run by mainland companies, so much of the income never gets put back into the local economy. Also, since the attractions are geared towards tourists, many of the entrance fees can be hefty (although the locally owned and operated ones tend to be cheaper). Similar to Gyeongju and some other areas, local residents can enter most places for free or for a steeply discounted price.Besides tourism, Cheju"s main industries are fishing and agriculture. Fresh fish, squid, octopus, and various other creatures can be easily bought in markets, restaurants, and even right on thebeach. Cheju"s tropical weather and high are perfect for growing pineapples and tangerines. The island is also famous for its Shitake mushrooms and cactus plants. Honey made from local flowers has a special taste.解析：Koreans and many Japanese解析：newlyweds解析：very similar to解析：activities解析：sunrises and sunsets解析：lying around解析：the main industries解析：run解析：the local economy解析：can be hefty解析：Similar解析：for free解析：fishing and agriculture解析：various other creatures解析：restaurants解析：on the beach解析：pineapples解析：Honey made from解析：a special tasteWhen you visit Paris, 21 to look around and experience life in Paris. You"ll find it 22 . Take a stroll along the Seine River. Browse 23 the art vendors, colorful paintings. No matter where 24 , you will find everyday objects transformed into works 25 .Spend some time in 26 relaxing on an old bench. Lie on your back on the green grass. When you need 27 , try coffee and pastries at a sidewalk cafe.As evening comes 28 , you may hear music from an outdoor concert nearby, classical, jazz, opera or chansons, those 29 . Parisians love their music.Don"t miss 30 Paris evening: eating out. You need a special guidebook to help you choose one of 31 excellent restaurants. If you don"t know what to order, ask for 32 . The chef likes to showcase his best dishes there. Remember, you haven"t tasted the true 33 of France until you"ve dined at 34 in Paris.After your gourmet dinner, 35 of the floodlit monuments. Cross the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge 36 , to the Ile de la Cite. The most famous landmark of Paris 37 in front of you the Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady). 38 in the square in front of 39 . Here you are standing in 40 .When you visit Paris, 21 to look around and experience life in Paris. You"ll find it 22 . Take a stroll along the Seine River. Browse 23 the art vendors, colorful paintings. No matter where 24 , you will find everyday objects transformed into works 25 .Spend some time in 26 relaxing on an old bench. Lie on your back on the green grass. When you need 27 , try coffee and pastries at a sidewalk cafe.As evening comes 28 , you may hear music from an outdoor concert nearby, classical, jazz, opera or chansons, those 29 . Parisians love their music.Don"t miss 30 Paris evening: eating out. You need a special guidebook to help you choose one of 31 excellent restaurants. If you don"t know what to order, ask for 32 . The chef likes to showcase his best dishes there. Remember, you haven"t tasted the true 33 of France until you"ve dined at 34 in Paris.After your gourmet dinner, 35 of the floodlit monuments. Cross the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge36 , to the Ile de la Cite. The most famous landmark of Paris 37 in front of you the Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady). 38 in the square in front of 39 . Here you are standing in 40 .（分数：50.00）解析：take some time [听力原文]When you visit Paris, take some time to look around and experience life in Paris. You"ll find it charming.Take a stroll along the Seine River. Browse through the art vendors, colorful paintings. No matter where you look, you will find everyday objects transformed into works by art.Spend some time in a quiet park relaxing on an old bench. Lie on your back on the green grass. When you need refreshment, try coffee and pastries at a sidewalk cafe.As evening comes to Paris, you may hear music from an outdoor concert nearby: classical, jazz, opera or chansons, those French folk songs. Parisians love their music.Don"t miss the highlight of Paris evening: eating out. You need a special guidebook to help you choose one of the hundreds of excellent restaurants. If you don"t know what to order, ask for the suggested menu. The chef likes to showcase his best dishes there. Remember, you haven"t tasted the true flavor of France until you"ve dined at a French restaurant in Paris.After your gourmet dinner, take a walking tour of the floodlit monuments. Cross the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in the city, to the Ile de la Cite. The most famous landmark of Paris looms up in front of you the Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady). Stand in the square in front of the cathedral. Here, you are standing in the center of France.解析：charming解析：through解析：you look解析：by art解析：a quiet park解析：refreshment解析：to Paris解析：French folk songs解析：the highlight of解析：the hundreds of解析：the suggested menu解析：flavor解析：a French restaurant解析：take a walking tour解析：in the city解析：looms up解析：Stand解析：the cathedral解析：the center of France。

.上海市英语中级口译笔试(00001)

1998.3上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (40 minutes)Part A: Spot DictationDirections: Is 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.Britain is changing more rapidly than ever before in her long history. In some respects the new British society reflects general world trends. In other respects it has kept its own _________(1). British society is evolving, that is to say, developing and suiting itself to __________(2). Evolution rather than revolution or violent change is a ___________(3) of the British way of life.This is shown in one way by how the British people __________(4). The Conservative and Labour Parties have controlled __________(5) for the last fifty years, but today neither party can any longer be sure from which class or __________(6) its support will come. Not long ago you _______(7) the working classes always to vote for the Labour Party. The' word “Labour”means “hard work”—especially hard work”___________(8). The Labour Party is the party which is supposed _________(9) the “working man”. Your would also have expected the ________ (10) classes to vote for the Conservative Party. The word“Conservative”means “keeping things _________(11)”The Conservative Party is supposed to be the party which represents __________(12), businessmen and the self-employed. In some respects traditional British“class distinctions”are becoming _________(13), and you can be less sure how people will vote. Many members of the middle class __________(14).Many ordinary working people enjoy a better standard of living and are ___________(15) any change which might affect them. But the ___________(16) between the classes remain. Many Conservative fear that the sovereignty of Parliament is being threatened by __________(17). Many workers are afraid that the Conservative bosses are trying to keep __________(18) down. But class feelings have not reached a __________(19) yet. Middle-class and working class min can ___________(20) at a football match and be the best of friends.Part B: Listening ComprehensionⅠ. StatementsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements ill 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 thecorresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1. A. The houses had not been sold until last January.B. The houses have been for sale for some time.C. They went to the market to but their house.D. They have marked down their house since last January.2. A. Alice doesn't have much talent.B. Alice is writing a book on business administration.C. Alice earns more money in writing novels.D. Alice knows more about business administration.3. A. We knew your phone number, so we called you.B. We didn't know you were at home, so we didn't call you.C. We didn't want to disturb you, although we had your phone number.D. We didn't have your phone number, so we didn't call you.4. A. The suitcases are $ 19.85 each and come in three colors.B. The suitcases are available in red, green and blue for $ 19.85.C. The suitcases are nine dollars each.D. Each color has a different price.5. A. Most of the board members didn't like the dress code.B. Few of the board members voted for the dress code.C. The director was the only one who was against the dress code.D. The director as well as the board members voted for the dress code.6. A. Cathy told the police about the burglary.B. Cathy telephoned to say that her office had a window pane broken.C. The police told Cathy that they had found the key to her office.D. The police was called in to check the security system of Cathy's office.7. A. The manager will spend his summer holiday in the North.B. The manager is going to have a look at some northern factories.C. The manager himself will run the factories in the North.D. The manager plans to retire after his travel to the North.8. A. Thirty guests came.B. Forty guests came.C. Twenty guests didn't receive their invitation cards.D. More guests came than were expected.9. A. One hundred and fourteen passengers called about the flight.B. Flight 114 was announced over the public address system.C. Flight 114 was canceled because of the weather.D. The flight was delayed due to the heavy rains.10.A. Many shops are moving to the suburbs.B. Sales figure is increasing in the suburbs.C. Shops in the downtown areas are more expensive.D. More goods are on sale in the suburbs.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 the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 11～1411. A. The size of the campus.B. The city bus system.C. The length of time for each class.D. The university bus system.12. A. The entire campus. B. Part of the campus.C. The campus and the.D. Only the off-campus areas.13. A. Nothing. B. Three dollars.C. A few centsD. Fifty cents.14. A. Red. B. Green C. Yellow. D. Blue.Questions 15～1815. A. Big computers. B. Portable computers.C. Various kinds of computers.D. Three types of machines.16. A. Only big computers. B. Only portable computers.C. Various kinds of computersD. Three types of machines.17. A. Professional people only.B. Large department stores.C. Small businesses, large companies and professional people.D. School children and university students.18. A. International Business Machines Corporation.B. Internal Business Machine.C. Iron Beam Machining Company.D. Iron Boat Machine Corporation.Questions 19～2219. A. From a textbook. B. From the television.C. From a periodical.D. From a lecture.20. A. How trees are grown in America.B. How paper is made from trees.C. The quality of paper used in America.D. The amount of paper that Americans use.21. A. 15 million tons. B. 50 million tons.C. 85 million tons.D. 850 million tons.22. A. Cut down more trees. B. Use less paper.C. Produce more paper.D. Read more about the problem.Questions 23～2623. A. Artificial plants.B. Plants in plastic containers.C. Plants that resemble plastic.D. Plants that produce a usable substance.24. A. It lasts longer. B. It is more artificial.C. It is easy to make in a laboratory.D. It is good for the environment.25. A. It biodegrades slowly. B. It kills plants.C. People never throw it away.D. It is not very strong.26. A. Engineering. B. Art.C. Botany.D. Geology.Questions 27～3027. A. Because there were so many clever boys at that time.B. Because they could provide free education for clever boys from poor families.C. Because the government planned to give free education to all the poor children.D. Because the government wanted to develop a new school examination system.28. A. They are more than 120 years old.B. They are open to all pupils.C. They are very expensive.D. They become smaller and smaller in size.29. A. Prepare children for the public school examination.B. Produce Britain's most famous men and women.C. Train pupils to live and stay at public schools.D. Enroll pupils who are not admitted by public schools.30. A. Overseas B. CitiesC. Suburban areasD. Upper classesPart 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.(1)___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________(2)___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ (3)___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ (4)___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ (5)___________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________Ⅱ. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will 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 passage. 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 1～5.The bath was invented before the bath plug. The bath plug could not have been invented before the bath, except as a small object with which to play ice hockey. The order in which inventions are made is very important, much more important than has ever been realised,because we tend automatically to think that later inventions are better than earlier ones. A moment's thought will show this is not so. If, for example, a solution to today's urban traffic problems was proposed in the shape of a small man-powered two-wheeled vehicle which would make the motor car look like a cumbersome overpowered device, a space rocket trying to tackle suburban problems, we would greet it as a great technological break through.“Bicycle makes car obsolete!”we would cry. Unfortunately, the bike came first, so we shall unconsciously see it as a cruder version of the car.Other things which may have been invented too early are the airship, the radio, the railway train, the piano-roll player and the cuff-link.Consider also the zip. Zips represent a technological advance on buttons, being faster and more complete. They are also more liable to come adrift, break, jam, malfunction, stick and catch. Buttons can only go wrong if the thread is faulty. Even then, buttons can be mended by the user. Zips rarely can.1. The expression“ice hockey”(sentence 2) means_________.A. a freezing compartmentB. a game played on an ice rinkC. a sweet flavoured frozen foodD. a building in which ice is made.2. If the bicycle were to be invented now the car would appear__________.A. unsuitable for its purposeB. in advance of its timeC. unnecessarily expensiveD. too fast for safety3. The airship and the radio are examples of thins which__________.A. were not fully appreciated at the time of their inventionB. are more suitable for use now than when they were inventedC. have been neglected in favour of more recent inventionsD. are less suited to their purpose than earlier inventions4. According to the writer, buttons are preferable to zips because they__________.A. are more convenientB. are more reliableC. cost less to replaceD. are safer to use5. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. A Cumbersome Over-Powered DeviceB. A Great Technological BreakthroughC. Do Zips Represent A Technological Advance?D. Does Technological Progress Work Backwards?Questions 6～10It took policeman John Pooley only an hour or two to solve the Case of the Thorpeness Burglary. It must be said, however, that the crime was not difficult. The description, though slight, narrowed the number of persons likely to commit such a crime...to one. Pooley, of course, knows everyone in the three villages in his care, and their children. But after he had made the arrest—something he has to do more rarely than once a month—he felt troubled because he not only knew the man, but also knew that he had family problems.Like most village police men, John Pooley is in charge of a very large area by police standards, which includes the three villages of Middleton, Dunwich and Westleton, where he lives. With a total population of 1, 219, he has more than twice as many people to look after as the average policeman has. Moreover, he is attached to the Halesworth subdivision and is frequently given duties outside his home area. After 15 years as a policeman, he accepts these duties without question, but his villages are clearly where his heart and interest really lie. When he was first sent to Westleton, he lived in the police house which was both his home and the police station; when the system was changed, he bought the house where he now lives with his wife, Ann, and his two daughters.He could hardly be better qualified for the job of village policeman. Before he joined the police, he was an agricultural worker for five years and a male nurse in a mental hospital for six years. He says:“If you haven't had another job before you join the police, you tend to think nothing but police.”Crime in the country, of course, is somewhat different from city crime. Who was ever attacked while walking along the village street in Middleton? The things which John Pooley has to watch for are people stealing tools and equipment from farm vehicles, or wood from the surrounding forests. There are natural dangers too: he is so worried about the fire risk in forests that he has turned his bedroom window into a look-post.6. Why was John Pooley able to solve the Case of the Thorpeness Burglary so easily?A. He had been given a full description of the criminal.B. He knew everything that happened in the area.C. There were few crime cases in his area.D. There was only one possible suspect.7. From the passage it appears that nowadays a village policeman, like John Pooley, has to _______.A. live in a village police houseB. put out forest firesC. go through a long period of trainingD. look after more people than policemen elsewhere8. According to the passage, we learn that he________.A. is unpopular with the people in the villagesB. objects when he is given work outside his own areaC. prefers working in the villages of Middleton, Dunwich and WestletonD. feels unhappy when he arrests anybody.9. John Pooley thinks he is well qualified for his job because_________.A. he had other jobs before he became a policemanB. has has been a policeman for fifteen yearsC. he has lived in Westleton all his lifeD. he is a countryman at heart10. Crime in this area is different from crime in a big city because_________.A. it is hardly ever violentB. people here have more family problemsC. the victim is easily attackedD. it is connected with natural disastersQuestions 11～15Another dropped stitch in life's rich tapestry: 15-year-old schoolboy who was caught in the Stock Market crash after a ￡100,000 shares gamble. Peeved stockbrokers to whom he owes ￡20,000 now say in injured tones:“He has been very naughty. We thought he was 19.”I must say that small fry finances have come on a bit since the era of Billy Bunter's nonarriving five bob postal order. While not in the same league as Britain's youngest yuppie, I see from a Health Education Authority survey that school teenagers are now spending ￡10 a week or more on records, clothes and booze. The good news is that nearly one in two of the big spenders holds, the girls either babysitting or working in shops and cafes.I call this a very welcome trend. For a very long time, going right back to the golden age of the Welfate State, there was a real social stigma attached to the idea of school kids working. Local authorities frowned on it, teachers disapproved of it, parents felt guilty about it, and children themselves came to believe that having to earn their own pocket money was a great imposition.To be sure, there is still opposition in some quarters. But by and large the pendulum seems to be swinging the right way again. The other day I heard of a gang of lads who station themselves outside a car wash every Saturday offering, much to the rage of the manager, to do the job half-price. Now that's enterprise. Back in the days of the Saturday penny. I was something of an entrepreneur myself. I had five paper rounds, a firewood business, a golf-caddying concession and a contract to carry groceries back to the convent for a bunch of local nuns. I was working a good twenty-four hours a week out of school, and as the saying goes, it never did me any harm. Indeed I'm sure it did me a good deal of good.Ten pounds a week does seem an awful lot to be squandering on fripperies, but at least it's as often as not their own hard earned cash. More to the point, they learn at a tender age that while it may or may not be ture that money cannot buy happiness, at least happiness—in the form of satisfaction at a job well done, that is—can buy money.But don't sink it all in futures, kids.11. According to the passage, which of the following indicates the stockbrokers' attitude to theschoolboy?A. GuiltyB. Awful.C. Satisfied.D. Annoyed12. According to the passage, which of the following is the most popular job for boys?A. Baby-sitting.B. Working in cafes.C. Paper rounds.D. Working in shops.13. It can be concluded from the passage that local authorities and teachers frowned on childrenworking part-time because_________.A. it was socially unacceptableB. nearly one in two of the big spenders got a poor markC. teenagers had spent too much money on recordsD. money cannot buy happiness and progress14. How did the writer earn extra money when he was a teenager?A. Selling sandalwood.B. Working in shops.C. Working in cafes.D. Delivering groceries.15. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A. Children may get satisfaction from working part-time.B. School teenagers usually spend ￡10 a week on records.C. A good 24 hours a week out of school is the right amount of time for kids.D. School girls often work in shops and cafes.Questions 16～20In the mid-1980's no thrusting executive was complete without his her personal organiser—a leather binder containing everything from address-book and diary to a career-planning chart. Then came the portable telephone, whispered into with ostentatious discretion. Now the electronic organiser has arrived. Psion, a British firm which created the first such digital diarycum-calculator, sells about 200,000 a year. Competitors are piling into the market.When Psion launched its hand-held computer in 1982, it foresaw two markets. One was in the salerooms and warehouses of large companies. Here, stocktakers and salesmen needed a portable way to talk to the big computers back at head office. About half of Psion's sales now come from companies—as well as many lucrative contracts to write software specially tailored to link its little machines into a firm's computer network.The other half of Psion's sales come from individuals keen to organise themselves electronically. Most use the machine as a “personal data base”(i.e., address book and diary) or to crunch numbers too tough for their calculators to handle. It takes several times longer to tap a name or a date into the tiny keyboard of a hand-held computer than it does to write it down on an Asprey pad. But hundreds of thousands of people seem to think it worthwhile—maybe because the computer can search speedily through electronically stored names—or because it impresses their friends.Whatever the reasons, other companies are impressed with the market the Psion Organiser Ⅱhas discovered. Japan's Sharp recently launched a similar machine, and Casio has been nibbling at the edges of the market for some time. Other companies are selling programs that enable Psion to do tasks ranging from complex financial calculations to rudimentary French-English translation.A fledgling British firm has launched an electronic “Agenda”with a new, faster way of entering “lunch with Desdemona”. It uses the Microwriter keyboard, which was invented some years ago by Mr. Cy Endfield, a film director whose other works include “Zulu”. His idea soon gained the support of Sir Mark Weinberg, chairman of an insurance group. Allied Dunbar. He isa 30% shareholder in Microwriter and has written its notably undaunting instruction book.In addition to the standard letter keys, the Microwriter has a second keyboard consisting of five unmarked keys, one for each finger. By pressing the keys in various combinations, one can learn quickly to “type”almost as fast as on a full keyboard. The Microwriter was first peddled as a sort of hand-held word-processor, but only about 7,000 were sold. Now the firm is hoping that the boom in electronic organisers will revive its fortunes.16. According to the passage, which of the following is true about a personal organiser popularin the mid-1980's?A. It had an expensive binding.B. It contained all the information needed.C. It was an impact made on status-conscious friends.D. It was indispensable to ambitious executives.17. The advantage of the Psion product over earlier personal organisers is.A. that information can be retrieved more quicklyB. the ability to provide a quicker input of informationC. improved electronicsD. its processing of numbers18. Compared to traditional calculators, the Psion product .A. is cheaperB. is more durableC. has greater capacityD. has a longer quality guarantee19. According to the author, the response of other companies to Psion has been to .A. criticize its technologyB. launch more competitively priced productsC. capitalise on its successD. produce bilingual models20. We can learn from the passage that one novel feature of the Microwriter is .A. its instruction bookB. the fact that it was invented by a film directorC. its dual keyboardD. the fact that it is a word-processorQuestions 21～25Great emotional and intellectual resources are demanded in quarrels; stamina helps, as does a capacity for obsession. But no one is born a good quarreller; the craft must be learned.There are two generally recognised apprenticeships. First, and universally preferred, is a long childhood spent in the company of fractious siblings. After several years of rainy afternoons, brothers and sister develop a sure feel for the tactics of attrition and the niceties of strategy so necessary in first-rate quarrelling.The only child, or the child of peaceful or repressed households, is likely to grow up failing to understand that quarrels, unlike arguments, are not about anything, least of all the pursuit oftruth. The apparent subject of a quarrel is a mere pretext; the real business is the quarrel itself.Essentially, adversaries in a quarrel are out to establish or rescue their dignity. Hence the elementary principle: anything may be said. The unschooled, probably no less quarrelsome by inclination than anyone else, may spend an hour with knocking heart, sifting the consequences of calling this old acquaintance a lying fraud. Too late! With a cheerful wave the old acquaintance has left the room.Those who miss their first apprenticeship may care to enrol in the second, the bad marriage. This can be perilous for the neophyte; the mutual intimacy of spouses makes them at once more vulnerable and more dangerous in attack. Once sex is involved, the stakes are higher all round. And there is an unspoken rule that those who love, or have loved, one another are granted a licence for unlimited beastliness such as is denied to mere sworn enemies. For all that, some of our most tenacious black belt quarrellers have come to it late in lie and mastered every throw, from the Grushing Silence to the Gloating Apology, in less than ten years of marriage.A quarrel may last years among brooding types with time on their hands, like writers, half a lifetime is not uncommon. In its most refined form, a quarrel may consist of the participants not talking to each other. They will need to scheme laboriously to appear in public together to register their silence.Brief, violent quarrels are also known as rows. In all cases the essential ingredient remains the same; the original must be forgotten as soon as possible. From here on, dignity, pride, self-esteem honour are the crucial issues, which is why quarrelling, like jealousy, is an all-consuming business, virtually a profession. For the quarreler's very sefl-hood is on the line. To lose an argument is a brief disappointment, much like losing a game of tennis, but to be crushed in a quarrel...rather bite off your tongue and spread it at your opponent's feet.21. Unschooled quarrelers are said to be at disadvantage because_________.A. their insults fail to offend their opponentB. they reveal their nervousness to their opponentC. they suffer from remorse for what they've saidD. they are apprehensive about speaking their minds22. According to the writer, quarrels between married couples may be_________.A. physically violentB. extremely frequentC. essentially trivialD. sincerely regretted23. When quarreling, both children and married couples may__________.A. be particularly brutalB. use politeness as a weaponC. employ skillful maneuversD. exaggerate their feelings24. The difference between a quarrel and an argument is said to be that__________.A. the former involves individual egosB. the former concerns strong points of viewC. the latter has well-established rulesD. the latter concerns trivial issues25. In the passage as a whole, the writer treats quarreling as if it were__________.A. a military campaignB. a social skillC. a moral evilD. a natural giftQuestions 26～30When an individual enters the presence of others, they commonly seek to acquire information about him or to bring into play information about him already possessed. They will be interested in his general socio-economic status, his conception of self, his attitude towards them, his competence and his trustworthiness. Although some of this information seems to be sought almost as an end in itself, there are usually quite practical reasons for acquiring it. Information about the individual helps to define the situation, enabling others to know in advance what he will expect of them and what they may expect of him. Informed in these ways, the others will know how best to act in order to call forth a desired response from him.For those present, many sources of information become accessible and many carriers (or “sign-vehicles”) become available for conveying this information. If unacquatinted with the individual, observers can glean clues from his conduct and appearnce which allow them to apply their previous experience with individuals roughly similar to the one before them or, more important, to apply untested stereotypes to him. They can also assume from past experience that only individuals of a particular kind are likely to be found in a given social setting. They can rely on what the individual says about himself or on documentary evidence he provides as to who and what he is. If prior to the interaction, they can rely on assumptions as to the persistence and generality of psychological traits as a means of prediciting his present and future behaviour However, during the period in which the individual is in the immediate presence of the others, few events may occur which directly provide the others with the conclusive information they will need if they are to direct wisely their own activity. Many crucial facts lie beyond the time and place of interaction to lie concealed within it. For example, “true”or real attitudes, beliefs and emotions of the individual can be ascertained only indirectly, through his avowals or through what appears to be involuntary expressive behaviour. Similarly, if the individual offers the others a product or service, they will often find that during the interaction there will be no time and place immediately available for eating the pudding that the proof can be found in. They will be forced to accept some events as conventional or natural signs of something not directly available to the senses. 26. In paragraph 2, what does the underlined word “them”in “...which allow them to applytheir previous experience with individuals...”refer to?A. beliefsB. emotionsC. individualsD. observers27. The expression “untested stereotypes”(paragraph 2) means_________.A. unstable mental characteristicsB. the capacity not proved by a person's earning powerC. fixed views that have not been questionedD. areas of information not available。

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2001.9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:LIS TENING TE S TPart A: S pot Dictation1. human relationship2. sum up3. in office4. find out5. know them better6. looking and listening7. behavior and actions8. ignore9. the way he speaks10. afraid to showPart B: listening Comprehension 11. cover up12. intend to do13. their feelings or intentions14. automatically15. telephone number16. stand or speak17. more time together18. share more19. deeper and stronger20. what we hear1—5 11—15 21—25 B D C DDD B C CDC CAD B6—1016—2022—30CBDA DB BA B AC BD DAPart C: Listening and translationⅠ. sentence Translation1. 老年人口的数量在急剧增加，原因是人们比过去更加长寿。

这在发达国家更是如此。

2. 在我们造出产品和提供服务，可以改善我们生活条件的同时，我们可能会毁坏自然资源和环境。

3. 根据我们的记者报道，加拿大北部下了大雪。

许多道路被封闭，交通严重堵塞。

4. 在苏格兰，又发生了一场火车事故。

四人死亡，至少有十人受伤。

相当数量的火车误点。

5. 我们的家庭和社会更加强盛。

犯罪率是25 年以来最低的。

而且，700 万以上的美国人摆脱了贫困。

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上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试模拟33(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)The human body is a remarkable 1 . As an adult, you may consume 2 food per year and still not 3 a pound of body weight. You are constantly harnessing, and consuming energy through the 4 of your body in order to remain in 5 . To maintain a 6 body weight, your energy input must balance your energy output. However, sometimes the overall energy balance is upset, and your normal body weight will 7 .The term 8 refers to the mental image we have of our own 9 and this can 10 by a variety of factors, including how much you weigh and how that weight is 11 . Research has revealed that about 40 percent of adult men and 12 of adult women are 13 their current body weight. Similarly findings have also been reported at high school level, mainly with female students.At the college level, a study found that 85 percent of both male and female first year students desired to change their body weight. The 14 of this concern is the value that American society is 15 a society to physical appearance. Thinness is currently an attribute that females 16 . Males generally 17 . The 18 of individuals who want to change their body weight do it for the sake of appearance, most want to 19 body fat, while a smaller percentage of individuals actually want to 20 .The human body is a remarkable 1 . As an adult, you may consume 2 food per year and still not 3 a pound of body weight. You are constantly harnessing, and consuming energy through the 4 of your body in order to remain in 5 . To maintain a 6 body weight, your energy input must balance your energy output. However, sometimes the overall energy balance is upset, and your normal body weight will 7 .The term 8 refers to the mental image we have of our own 9 and this can 10 by a variety of factors, including how much you weigh and how that weight is 11 . Research has revealed that about 40 percent of adult men and 12 of adult women are 13 their current body weight. Similarly findings have also been reported at high school level, mainly with female students.At the college level, a study found that 85 percent of both male and female first year students desired to change their body weight. The 14 of this concern is the value that American society is 15 a society to physical appearance. Thinness is currently an attribute that females 16 . Males generally 17 . The 18 of individuals who want to change their body weight do it for the sake of appearance, most want to 19 body fat, while a smaller percentage of individuals actually want to 20 .（分数：30.00）解析：food processor [解析] 1-20The human body is a remarkable food processor . As an adult, you may consume over a ton of food per year and still not gain or lose a pound of body weight. You are constantly harnessing, and consuming energy through the intricate mechanism of your body in order to remain in energy balance . To maintain a given body weight, your energy input must balance your energy output. However, sometimes the overall energy balance is upset, and your normal body weight will either fall or increase .The term body image refers to the mental image we have of our own physical appearance and this can be influenced by a variety of factors, including how much you weigh and how that weight is distributed . Research has revealed that about 40 percent of adult men and 55 percent of adult women are dissatisfied with their current body weight. Similarly findings have also been reportedat high school level, mainly with female students.At the college level, a study found that 85 percent of both male and female first year students desired to change their body weight. The primary cause of this concern is the value that American society is in general a society to physical appearance. Thinness is currently an attribute that females desire highly . Males generally desire muscularity . The vast majority of individuals who want to change their body weight do it for the sake of appearance: most want to lose excess body fat, while a smaller percentage of individuals actually want to gain weight .解析：over a ton of解析：gain or lose解析：intricate mechanism解析：energy balance解析：given解析：either fall or increase解析：body image解析：physical appearance解析：be influenced解析：distributed解析：55 percent解析：dissatisfied with解析：primary cause解析：in general解析：desire highly解析：desire muscularity解析：vast majority解析：lose excess解析：gain weight三、B: Listening Comprehension(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Statements(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.00）uren wants people to believe that she is rich.uren was not rich, but she is made to be rich now.uren is not as rich as people believe her to be. √uren is pretty rich after inheriting a fortune.解析：[解析]As a matter of fact, Lauren is not as wealthy as people make her out to be.A.Jeffery continued to give his opinion on me.B.Jeffery cared about me when giving opinions.C.Jeffery didn"t care what I felt. √D.Jeffery had a lot of opinions to give on the matter.解析：[解析]Jeffery continued giving his own opinion, regardless of my feelings on the matter.A.Hark work often brings about discomfort in parts of the human body. √B.If you are nervous, you may hurt yourself in performing this kind of task.C.Those staff members who work back to back are hard on each other.D.This exercise is to relax your muscles in the neck, the shoulder and the back.解析：[解析]A lot of people nowadays have muscular problems in the neck, the shoulders and the back that are really due to stress and tension in their work.A.Dr. Carter avoids the company of others whenever possible.B.Dr. Carter is too busy to have a cup of coffee.C.Dr. Carter is a quite sociable person. √D.Dr. Carter is a lonely man according to his colleagues.解析：[解析]Dr. Carter is a very busy man. Even so, he often takes time to have a cup of coffee with his colleagues.A.We still have 40 minutes left before departure.B.We still have 20 minutes left before departure.C.We still have 50 minutes left before departure. √D.We still have 45 minutes left before departure.解析：[解析]The boarding time on the ticket says 17:05, but now it"s 16 " 15. I guess we have plenty of time. （分数：5.00）A.You should yell at the manager if you want to complain.B.You should contact the manager if you have any dissatisfaction. √C.You should complain about the manager because it"s all his faults.D.You should argue with the manager about your complaint.解析：[解析]If you wish to lodge a complaint, you"d better go on to the manager.A.Many investors have an opportunity to raise the price of houses.B.The real estate markets have more houses for investors recently.C.The return on investment in real estate will be substantial for many investors. √D.Houses are more expensive now, so the investors dare not buy them anymore.解析：[解析]Due to the rising price of the houses recently, many investors see it as an opportunity to make a fortune from the real estate market.A.Jane ate 1 hot dog.B.Jane ate 3 hot dogs. √C.Jane ate 2 hot dogs.D.Jane ate nothing.解析：[解析]I had only one hot-dog yesterday. Guess what? Jane ate triple that amount.A.The Greens refused to attend the closing ceremony at the last minute.B.The Greens made a last minute decision to attend the ceremony. √C.The Greens didn"t attend the ceremony at the last minute.D.The Greens never change their minds at the last minute.解析：[解析]At first, the Greens didn"t plan to participate in the closing ceremony, but they changed their minds at the last minute.A.Nidia didn"t exercise much. √B.Nidia was not a good badminton player.C.Nidia hurt herself because she couldn"t play badminton.D.Nidia lacked badminton exercise so she played last night.解析：[解析]Nidia got a backache after playing badminton last night. That was on account of her lack of exercise.五、Talks and Conversations(总题数：5，分数：20.00)Questions 11-14Questions 11-14（分数：4.00）A.To go sightseeing.B.To have meetings. √C.To promote a new champagne.D.To join in a training program.解析：[解析] 11-14M: Hi, Ann, welcome back. How"s your trip to the states?W: Very busy. I had a lot of meetings. So, of course, I didn"t have much time to see New York. M: What a pity. Actually I have a trip there myself next week.W: Do you? Then take my advice. Do the well-being in the air program. It really works.M: Oh, I read about that in a magazine. You say it works?W: Yes. I did the program on the flight to the States. And when I arrived in New York, I didn"t have any problem. No jet leg at all. On the way back I didn"t do it, and I felt terrible. M: You are joking.W: Not at all. It really made a lot of difference.M: Hmm... So, what did you do?W: Well, I didn"t drink any alcohol or coffee and I didn"t eat any meat or rich food. I drink a lot of water and fruit juice and I eat the meals on the well-being menu. They are lighter. They have fish, vegetables and noodles, for example. And I did some of the exercises in the program. M: Exercises? On a plane?W: Yes. I didn"t do many, of course. There isn"t much space on the plane.M: How many passengers did the exercises?W: Not many.M: And how much champagne did they drink?W: A lot. It was more popular than mineral water.M: So, basically it"s a choice. Mineral water and exercises or champagne and jet lag.W: That"s right. It"s a difficult choice.Q. 11. Why did the woman go to New York?A.It can reduce the number of passenger complaints.B.It can make air travel more entertaining.C.It can cut clown the expenses for air travel.D.It can lessen the discomfort caused by air travel. √解析：[解析]Q. What does the woman say about the well-being in the air program?A.Took balanced meals with champagne.B.Ate vegetables and fruit only.C.Refrained from fish or meat.D.Avoided eating rich food. √解析：[解析]Q. What did the woman do to follow the well-being menu?A.Many of them found it difficult to exercise on a plane.B.Many of them were concerned with their well-being.C.Not many of them chose to do what she did. √D.Not many of them understood the program.解析：[解析]Q. What did the woman say about other passengers?Questions 15-18Questions 15-18（分数：4.00）A.To look for a different lifestyle.B.To enjoy themselves.C.For adventure.D.For education. √解析：[解析] 15-18People enjoy taking trips, but what are the reasons they leave home? One reason is for education. People travel because they want to broaden their horizons to learn about other people and other places. They are curious about other cultures. When people are tourists, they get a quick look at different ways of living. Even a short look at another kind of lifestyle is an important lesson. On a trip, a person can learn directly--by visiting museums and historic spots. What does a tourist learn who sees the art museums, visits the historical palaces and other scenic spots in Paris, and shops along the River Seine? He gets a vivid picture--a real-life--one of the French people. He learns about their attitudes, how they feel about business, beauty and history.What about the tourist who goes to Hong Kong? Does he get the same information that he could get from a book? He might read that Hong Kong is crowded, that there is less than 200 square meters of space for each person, but seeing and feeling the lack of space will impress him much more. He might read that there are nearly 200 vehicles for every kilometer of roadway, but the sight of so many vehicles parked along the roadside will be a much more vivid lesson. The tourist to Hong Kong will never forget the contrasts -the straight vertical lines of the tall modern buildings and the moving lines of boats that people live in.Q. 15. Why do people leave home to travel according to the passage?A.There are 200 vehicles for every kilometer of roadway.B.It has a dense population.C.There are many museums and palaces. √D.It has many towering buildings.解析：[解析]Q. What do we learn from the passage about Paris?A.It is a city of contrasts. √B.It possesses many historical sites.C.It is an important industrial center.D.It has many big and beautiful parks.解析：[解析]Q. What impression will a tourist get of Hong Kong?A.It helps develop our personalities.B.It enables us to acquire first-hand knowledge. √C.It makes our life more interesting.D.It brings about changes in our lifestyle.解析：[解析]Q. What does the passage tell us about travelling?Questions 19-22Questions 19-22（分数：4.00）A.In a studio. √B.In a clothing store.C.At a beach resort.D.At a fashion show.解析：[解析] 19-22M: Hello, and welcome to our program, "Working Abroad". Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name"s Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live inFlorence, how long have you been living there?W: Since 1982. But when I went there in 1982, I planned to stay for only 6 months.M: Why did you change your mind?W: Well, I"m a designer, I design leather goods, mainly shoes, and handbags. Soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy"s top fashion houses, Ferregamo. So, I decided to stay. M: How lucky! Do you still work for Ferregamo?W: No, I"ve been a freelance designer for quite a long time now. Since 1988, in fact.M: So does that mean you design for several different companies now?W: Yes, that"s right. I design many fashion items for a number of Italian companies, and during the last four years, I"ve also been designing for the British company, Burberry"s.M: What have you been designing for them?W: Mostly handbags, and small leather goods.M: How"s the fashion industry in Italy changed since 1982?W: Oh, yes. It"s become a lot more competitive. Because of quality of products from other countries has improved a lot. But its high quality and design is still world-famous.M: And do you ever think of returning to live in England?W: No, not really. Working in Italy is more interesting. I also love the Mediterranean sun and the Italian life style.M: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan.W: It was a pleasure.Q. 19. Where does this talk most probably take place?A.To live there permanently.B.To stay there for half a year. √C.To find a better job to support herself.D.To sell leather goods for a British company.解析：[解析]Q. What was the woman"s original plan when she went to Florence?A.Designing fashion items for several companies. √B.Modeling for a world-famous Italian company.C.Working as an employee for Ferragamo.D.Serving as a sales agent for Burberrys.解析：[解析]Q. What has the woman been doing for a living since 19887A.It has seen a steady decline in its profits.B.It has become much more competitive. √C.It has lost many customers to foreign companies.D.It has attracted a lot more designers from abroad.解析：[解析]Q. What do we learn about the change in Italy"s fashion industry?Questions 23-26Questions 23-26（分数：4.00）A.Why people hold back their tears.B.Why people cry. √C.How to restrain one"s tears.D.How tears are produced.解析：[解析] 23-26Why do we cry? Can you imagine life without tears? Not only do tears keep your eyes lubricated, they also contain a substance that kills certain bacteria so they can"t infect your eyes. Giveup your tears, and you"ll lose this on-the-spot defense. Nobody wants to give up the flood of extra tears you produce when you get something physical or chemical in your eyes. Tears are very good at washing this irritating stuff out. Another thing you couldn"t do without your tears is cry from joy, anger or sadness.Humans are the only animals that produce tears in response to emotions, and most people say a good cry makes them feel better. Many scientists, therefore, believe that crying somehow helps us cope with emotional situations. Tear researcher, Winifred, is trying to figure out how it happens. One possibility he says is that tears discharge certain chemicals from your body, chemicals that build up during stress. When people talk about crying it out, "I think that might actually be what they are doing", he says. If Fred is right, what do you think will happen to people who restrain their tears? Boys, for example, cry only about a quarter as often as girls once they reach teenage years, and we all cry a lot less now than we did as babies. Could it possibly be that we face less stress? Maybe we found another ways to deal with it, or maybe we just feel embarrassed.Q. 23. What"s the topic discussed in this passage?A.What chemicals tears are composed of.B.Whether crying really helps us feel better.C.Why some people tend to cry more often than others.D.How tears help people cope with emotional problems. √解析：[解析]Q. What is Winifred trying to find out?A.Only one out of {our girls cries less often than boys.B.Of four boys, only one cries very often.C.Girls cry four times as often as boys. √D.Only one out of four babies doesn"t cry often.解析：[解析]Q. What does the passage say about teenage boys and girls?A.Only humans respond to emotions by shedding tears. √B.Only humans shed tears to get rid of irritating stuff in their eyes.C.Only human tears can resist the invading bacteria.D.Only human tears can discharge certain chemicals.解析：[解析]Q. What"s the difference between human beings and other animals when shedding tears? Questions 27-30Questions 27-30（分数：4.00）A.Bad weather.B.Human error. √C.Breakdown of the engines.D.Failure of the communications system.解析：[解析] 27-30M: Did you hear about the air crash that occurred in South America recently? It was quite a tragic accident!W: No, I didn"t see anything in the news about it. What happened?M: A foreign airliner was attempting to land at night in a mountainous area in Argentina and flew into a hill!W: That sounds really terrible! Did anyone survive?M: No, everyone aboard, including the crew, was killed instantly.W: What were the circumstances? Were they bad weather, a fire, or engine failure?M: Apparently, there were some low clouds in the area, but mostly it was just miscommunication between the pilots and the traffic controllers.W: Weren"t they both speaking in English, the official international aviation language?M: Yes they were, but the transmission from poor quality radios was slightly distorted and the accents of the Spanish speaking controllers was so strong that the pilots misunderstood a vital instruction.W: How could a misunderstanding like that cause such a serious accident?M: The pilots were told to descend to 2-2,000 feet. The instruction actually meant 22,000 feet, but they thought they heard descend to 2,000 feet. That"s a huge difference, and it should have been confirmed, but it was not. Unfortunately, the terrain of the mountains in Norweija ascends to 2,000 feet.W: So the pilots did descend to the wrong altitude then, because they were following the air controllers instructions.M: Sadly enough, yes they did. It was a really bad mistake. Many people died as a result of the simple misunderstanding.W: Wow, that"s a powerful lesson on how important it can be to accurately communicate to each other.Q. 27. What was the cause of the tragedy?A.Two thousand feet. √B.Twelve thousand feet.C.Twenty thousand feet.D.Twenty-two thousand feet.解析：[解析]Q. How high are the mountains in Norweija?A.Spanish.B.English. √C.Norwegian.D.No mention in the passage.解析：[解析]Q. Which language did the controllers speak during the communication?A.Accurate communication is of utmost importance. √B.Pilots should be able to speak several foreign languages.C.Air controllers should keep a close watch on the weather.D.Cooperation between pilots and air controllers is essential.解析：[解析]Q. What lesson could be drawn from the accident?六、C: Listening Translation(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Sectence Translation(总题数：1，分数：20.00)（分数：20.00）(1).I hope to help you along your path by sharing some of the best of what I"ve learned. As with any advice, take it with a grain of salt. What works for me might not work for you.（分数：4.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：()解析：我希望通过分享一些我所学到的最好的道理能帮助你走好人生路。

1998.3上海市英语中级口译笔试答案

1998.3上海市英语中级口译笔试答案1998.3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. particular flavour2. rapidly changing conditions3. special characteristic4. vote at elections5. the political scene6. income group7. would have expected 8. with the hands9. to represent 10. upper and middle11. as they are 12. property owners13. less clear 14. support social reform15. suspicious of 16.2old division17. the Trade Unions 18. their wages19. personal level 20. stand togetherPart B: Listening Comprehension1-5 B D D A C 6-10 A B B C B11-15 D A A C B 16-20 C C A C D21-25 B B D D A 26-30 C B C A DPart C: Listening and TranslationⅠ.Sentence Translation1.购买房子是如此之昂贵，我们已决定去设法以租代购/租房。

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34SECTION2: STUDY SKILLS1-5 B A C B D 6-10 D D C A A11-15 D C A D A 16-20 D A C C C21-25 D A C A B 26-30 D C C D DSECTION3: TRANSLATION(1)企业组织找人补充职位空缺的办法之一是向公司以外招聘。

2000.9上海市英语中级口译笔试与答案

2000.9上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试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 ONL Y 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 making such (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 do not (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 is an (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 ONL Y 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.1(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.Ⅱ. Talks and Conversations2Directions: 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 ONL Y 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.322. (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 ONL Y ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.(1)4(2)(3)(4)(5)Ⅱ. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you hear 2 passages. You will hear the passages ONL Y 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.5In 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 me aning to .(A) industrial (B) agricultural(C) natural (D) household4. According to the passage, the use of an adjustable mirror increases the oven temperatureby .(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 this6many 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 quote one medical opinion, “Thousands of people drift through life suffering from the effects of too little sleep; the reason is not that can’t sleep. Li ke 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 th is 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 opinions7Questions 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 W ashington 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 proba bly .(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 aboutthis couple?(A)They will live happily ever after.(B)Their marriage is not harmonious.8(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 Party5,000From 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 money918.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 entertainmentQuestions 21~25Computer people talk a lot about the need for other people to become “computer-literate”, in other words, to learn to understand computers and what makes them tick. Not all experts agree, however, that this is a good idea.One pioneer, in particular, who disagrees is David Tebbutt, the founder of Computertown UK. Although many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the computer, David does not see it that way. He says that Computertown UK was formed for just the opposite reason, to bring computers to the people and make them “people-literate”.David first got the idea when he visited one of America’s best-known computer “guru”figure, Bob Albrecht, in the small university town of Palo Alto in Northern California. Albrecht has started a project called Computertown USA in the local library, and the local children used to call round every Wednesday to borrow some time on the computers there, instead of borrowing library books. Albrecht was always on hand to answer any questions and to help the children discover about computers in their own way.Over here, in Britain, Computertowns have taken off in a big way, and there are now about 40 scattered over the country. David Tebbutt thinks they are most successful when tied to a computer club. He insists there is a vast and important difference between the two, although they complement each other. The clubs cater for the enthusiasts, with some computer knowledge already, who get together and eventually form an expert computer group. This frightens away non-experts, who are happier going to Computertowns where there are computers available for them to experiment on, with experts available to encourage them and answer any questions; they are not told what to do, they find out.David Tebbutt finds it in teresting to see the two different approaches working side by side. The computer experts have to learn not to tell people about computers, but have to be able to explain the answers to the questions that people really want to know. In some Computertowns there are question sessions, rather like radio phone-ins, where the experts listen to a lot of questions and then try to work out some structure to answer them. People are not having to learn Computer jargons, but the experts are having to translate computer mysteries into easily10understood terms; the computers are becoming “people-literate”.21. According to David Tebbutt, the purpose of Computertown UK is .(A)to train people to understand how computers work(B)to make more computers available to people(C)to enable more people to fix computers themselves(D)to help people find out more about computers22. We learn from the passage that Computertown USA is located in .(A) the university town (B) the project center(C) the local library (D) the elementary school23. The phrase “take off”(paragraph 4) means .(A) transfer to another vessel (B) cause to lose weight(C) begin to develop markedly (D) cause to leave the ground24. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?(A)Computertowns in the UK have become popular.(B)Computertowns and clubs cater for different people.(C)Computertowns are more successful than clubs.(D)Computertowns and clubs complement each other.Questions 26~30Natural selection is the way nature chooses which organisms survive. Chance mutations occur in response to chemicals of certain energy in the electromagnetic spectrum. If the mutant is better adapted to the environment, it thrives. If not, it dies out or becomes rare.Humans have used artificial selection to reproduce plants and animals with desirable characteristics. Many of these domesticated plants and animals can no longer survive in the wild. Their survival depends on the maintenance of an artificial environment and the desires of people.People select certain desired traits such as color, beauty, or scent (as in roses). Other traits which are bred artificially include uniqueness (as in the neck plumage of the prized Jacobin pigeon), size (as in miniature horses), meat quality or milk yield (as in cattle), or resistance to disease (as in fungus-resistant tomatoes). The traits usually selected for convenience, pleasure, or financial gain of individuals. In this way, humans act as agents of evolution through artificial selection.Individual specimens with the desired traits are crossbred. The hybrid offspring are then inbred to preserve and fix the desirable characteristics and eliminate unfavorable characteristics From the stock.A pure breed is formed when there is not any mixture of other genes over many generations. The American Kennel Club recognizes 121 breeds of purebred dogs. When ancestors of a pure breed are known and registered by a breed club, the dog is said to have a pedigree.26. Some people argue that it would do more harm than good for plants and animals to developthrough artificial selection. Which statement best supports this argument?(A)Roses no longer smell like roses.(B)Purebred dogs are disappearing.(C)Humans are harmful agents of plant and animal evolution.(D)Many domesticated plants and animals can no longer survive in the wild.27. The author cites the dog as an example of artificial selection because of all the followingstatements EXCEPT that .(A)Dogs are domestic animals(B)The dog is one of nature’s survivors(C)Breeders register dogs to obtain a pedigree(D)Humans have been the primary agents in dog evolution28. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the result of artificial selection by humanity?(A)Many new kinds of plants and animals are produced.(B)Financial gain is increased considerably by producing better plants and animals.(C)Humans are able to control plant and animal reproduction for humans’ pleasure.(D)It is necessary for humans to maintain the artificial environments.29. Breeding the hybrid offspring to fix desirable traits is called .(A) naturally selecting (B) inbreeding(C) pedigree breeding (D) pure-breeding30. A farmer imported several fine long wool Tomney sheep from Australia to breed with hisDebouittet sheep in hopes of increasing the value of the floc k’s wool. This is an example of .(A) pure-breeding (B) crossbreeding(C) reproducing (D) cloningSECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST (1) (30 minutes)Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Both language and culture are learned by children without special organized programs of instruction, but motivation to learn is very high since language is the most effective means for a child to obtain what he or she wants. If the learning of a new language begins before lower adolescence, one is likely to be able to speak such a language with complete naturalness, but if learned after upper adolescence some hangover of a mother-tongue feature is very likely to persist. But not only do languages exhibit such learning patterns, but so do cultural traits, for example, shaking hands, kissing, and embracing.Although many persons assume that languages exist in dictionaries and grammars, in fact they only exist in people’s heads. But this is equally true of cultural traits, which indicate clearly a they only exist in people’s heads. But this is equally true of cultural traits, which indicate clearly a person’s value system when crucial decisions need to be made before there is any time to think about alternatives, for example, diving into a flooding stream to rescue a drowning child.。

上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题1-(6)

上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题1-(6)(总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、听写填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)What 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 centralized 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 percent 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 U.K. , the Open University is the 20 that offers distance learning throughout the world.（分数：20.00）解析：supported open learning解析：in your own time解析：assignments解析：from a tutor解析：the university"s library解析：informal study groups解析：the student"s union解析：interactive解析：online computer conference解析：with internet解析：pay for解析：previous qualifications解析：upper age limit解析：150,000解析：Disabilities解析：part-time解析：full-time employment解析：are sponsored解析：are available throughout Europe解析：only international institution二、句子判断(总题数：4，分数：20.00)（分数：5.00）A.The chairman asked the board to prepare an outline for the development plan.B.The chairman agreed in general with the development plan proposed by the board.C.The chairman described what the company would do in the years to come. √D.The chairman decided to contend against the company"s development strategy.解析：[听力原文]At the annual general meeting, the board chairman of the company outlined the development strategy for the next five years.A.Someone from the maintenance office will fix the faucet.B.Tom will phone the maintenance office for you.C.I will get up early and have the faucet repaired for you.D.I will ask Tom to repair the faucet in the washroom. √解析：[听力原文]You needn"t notify the maintaining office about the fixing of the faucet in the washroom. I can get Tom to take care of it. He is really handy.A.The auditor doubted if the figures were accurate. √B.The auditor asked the accountant a couple of questions.C.The auditor promised to help the accountant with the figures.D.The auditor called the accountant about the accuracy of the figures.解析：[听力原文]Although the accountant promised to help by all he could, the auditor called into question the accuracy of the figures in the books.A.A careful check has revealed that your products are not of good qualities.B.More office workers are needed in reviewing the applicants" qualifications.C.We regret to inform you that your job application has been turned down. √D.We are sorry that we didn"t check your qualifications while you were in the office.解析：[听力原文]We have carefully checked your qualifications, and decided that we need someone with more office experience. We are sorry for the inconvenience.A.Experts in the medical field have doubled in the past five years.B.Both health food and medical authorities have recommended vitamin Ｅ. √C.The health food experts are not authorized to comment on vitamin Ｅ.D.The selling of vitamin E must be approved by the leading medical authorities.解析：[听力原文]The sales of Vitamin E helped by the testimony of healthy food experts and a number of leading medical authorities have doubled in the past 5 years.（分数：5.00）A.Now American men can live five years longer than expected.B.An ordinary American woman lives a happier life.C.In America, there are more females than males.D.In America, women live longer than men. √解析：[听力原文]An average American male is expected to live 75.4 years while the life expectancy of a female can be 80.4 years.A.With the expansion of urbanization, many people now choose to live in the city.B.With private cars becoming increasingly popular, there is less green in cities.C.There is good reason that a person in an urban area should not buy a car. √D.There is the answer to the question of why it is worthwhile living in a large city.解析：[听力原文]For many people in large cities, the reasons against owning a private car outweigh the reasons for owning one. Therefore the answer is negative.A.I don"t think we should apply the basic principles of trade.B.There will be a turning point for our company if we observe the basic principles.C.Many companies are hit by the economic crisis, and our company is no exception. √D.Little do we realize that our company has been affected by the current economic crisis. 解析：[听力原文]To believe that our company can be little affected or even immune to the current economic crisis is to ignore the most basic principle of trade and commerce.A.She can save up to $600 a month for her studies.B.She spends approximately $800 each month. √C.She is not content with her parents for the allowance.D.She can not make both ends meet while at college.解析：[听力原文]At college, Betty receives a monthly allowance of $650 from home; she always earns $350 a month in her part-time job. And she spends about 80% of her income for daily expenses.A.The promotions and higher salaries bring increased responsibilities. √B.There are more opportunities to be promoted in government agencies.C.Businesses and organizations are reluctant to promote their employees.D.Once a higher position becomes vacant, more responses from the public will be heard.解析：[听力原文]Some businesses, organizations and government agencies provide employees with the opportunities to progress to higher positions with high salaries. The higher position an individual occupies the more responsibilities it brings.（分数：5.00）A.Could you fix the computer for me?B.Could you reply the e-mail letters for me?C.I"ll be waiting for e-mail letters this afternoon.D.I hope I can use another computer to send e-mail letters. √解析：[听力原文]My computer doesn"t seem to be working. I have lots of e-mail letters that I have to reply this afternoon. Can I use the one over there on the desk?A.It is too late to send the bidding documents now.B.The bidding documents should be sent yesterday.C.The bidding documents can be sent tomorrow.D.The bidding documents must be sent today. √解析：[听力原文]We had little choice about when to send the bidding documents. Yesterday was too soon to send it, and tomorrow will be too late.A.Alice worked so hard that she was soon offered the manager"s job.B.Alice didn"t expect that she would be given the manager"s job. √C.Alice got the job she wanted with the help from the manager.D.Alice didn"t enjoy the manager"s job and she quitted, to everyone"s surprise.解析：[听力原文]Alice has been offered the manager"s job. Although she has hardly any relevant working experience, this is a big surprise even for herself.A.It is necessary for you to read a travel book before you start a trip.B.It is more interesting if you can visit that place in person. √C.Reading a travel book will greatly enrich your experience.D.You will be more fascinated if you take a travel book along.解析：[听力原文]You can learn something about a place by reading a travel book. But you will be more interested and more fascinated when you actually travel there.A.I will answer the questions you raise one by one.B.I will focus on the funding of the project. √C.I cannot provide an answer to that question.D.I don"t think we should continue with the project.解析：[听力原文]There are many challenges we face today, but time permits me to concentrate on only one question. That is where we shall get the money for our new investment project.（分数：5.00）A.We cannot deliver the commodity you require because of the circumstances. √B.We cannot repeat the same mistake due to the uncontrollable circumstances.C.We cannot delay sending the goods you ordered due to the circumstances.D.We cannot control the circumstances and give you more discounts if you order.解析：[听力原文]I regret to say that we are still unable to send the goods you ordered. But we"d like to emphasize that the delay is entirely due to the circumstances beyond our control.A.We drove to the city because we had missed the flight.B.We thought it was safer to take the road transportation. √C.We decided to go by car instead of taking an air flight.D.We took the chance and arrived at the city before the strike.解析：[听力原文]Rather than taking a chance on being grounded at the airport because of the impending strike, we decided to take the slower but surer route and arrived at Kansas City.A.Sally wants to find a job in the country with a decent salary. √B.Sally prefers to teach in the countryside so as to stay with her family.C.Sally used to be an accountant, but now she"d like to be an auditor.D.Sally finds it difficult make a living in the city with such a low pay.解析：[听力原文]Sally turned down both the auditor"s job and the local school accountant job. The former involved working in the city, and the latter offered a very low pay.A.New highways will be constructed along the elevated subway. √B.The rent of the houses along the elevated subway has risen sharply.C.A number of houses have been built along the elevated subway.D.House have been torn down for the building of the elevated subway.解析：[听力原文]A number of houses along the elevated subway route have been torn down, so as to make room for two new highways that are being built.A.Modern family life needs information technology more than electricity.B.Modern family life would be difficult with information technology.rmation technology is essential to our modern family life. √rmation technology is difficult to manage without electricity.解析：[听力原文]Today, it is as difficult for us to imagine family life without information technology as it would have been for our parents to imagine family life without electricity.三、对话段落(总题数：5，分数：40.00)（分数：8.00）A.Because his car broke down. √B.Because his registration was overdue.C.Because he had a broken tooth.D.Because he could not find his history book.解析：[听力原文]W: Good morning. Mr. Papworth Smith"s surgery.M: Hello, this is William Brown speaking.W: Yes, what can I do for you?M: I had an appointment with Mr. Papworth Smith at 10 o"clock this morning, the name is William Brown, and the registration number is 12.W: Well, I have found your case history and the registration. You have a broken tooth that needs to be taken care of, right?M: Yes, but I"m sorry, my car broke down on the way, and the guy in the garage said it wouldn"t be ready until about two in the afternoon, and there is no way I can find a taxi or a lift. I am calling from the garage.W: You mean you couldn"t keep the appointment?M: I"m afraid not. Can I still see Mr. Smith some other time?W: Of course, but you need to make another appointment.M: When? I hope it is today or tomorrow. That broken tooth of mine is really killing me; I can"t eat or sleep properly.W: I see, well, what about tomorrow at nine?M: Oh, that"s fine, thank you very much.Why was the man telephoning?A.He is a company manager.B.He is a repairman.C.He is a taxi driver.D.He is a dentist. √解析：[听力原文]What is Mr. Papworth Smith?A.At 9 o"clock.B.At 10 o"clock. √C.At 12 o"clock.D.At two in the afternoon.解析：[听力原文]At what time was the man"s appointment that day?A.He had to call a taxi company.B.He had to eat and sleep in his office.C.He had to come some other time. √D.He had to report the murder case.解析：[听力原文]Which of the following is true about the man?（分数：8.00）A.A tour price include tickets, meals and accommodation. √B.A travel arrangement that takes people to more than one place.C.A trip that covers a distance of more than 50 miles.D.A tourist group that consists of at least 80 people.解析：[听力原文]According to the United Nations, a tourist is someone who travels at least 50 miles or 80 kilometers for recreation. In the United States, people love to take trips. They spend more on vacation than anyone else in the world. Many of them take package tours; however, the first vacation package was attributed to an Englishman, names Thomas Cook. In 1841, he took 500 travelers to a nearby town. The price of the tour included a train ticket and a meal along the way. In 1845, ThomasCook sold the first vacation package tour to Europe. And 1866, his company was organizing trips to the U.S. Today, tourism is a big business. And the tourist industry is crucial to many countries" economy. It is estimated that 80% of jobs in the world, that"s more than 200 million people depend on tourism. Some local governments, like the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, are almost totally depended on visitors. About 95% of the islands income comes from tourism. For other places in the world, tourism is ever growing. It is estimated that by the year 2015, people worldwide will spend some five thousand billion U.S. dollars for vacation abroad. Regions in Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa will see the greatest growth.What is a package tour?A.An American.B.An Englishman. √C.An Asian official.D.A travel agent in the Caribbean.解析：[听力原文]According to the talk, who first introduced the package tour?A.It has a population of two million people.B.Its tourist industry accounts for 8% of its GDP.C.Most of its residents are of British origin.D.Most of its income comes from tourism. √解析：[听力原文]Which of the following is true about the British Virgin Islands?A.Some U.S. $50 million.B.About U.S. $500 million.C.Some U.S. $500 billion.D.About U.S. $5,000 billion. √解析：[听力原文]How much will be spent by people worldwide on vacation in abroad by the year 2015?（分数：8.00）A.A novel.B.A movie commentary.C.A biography.D.A history book. √解析：[听力原文]W: When are you going to finish that book on American history?M: Oh, I should get through it sometime this weekend, I guess. Anyway, it was only a week since I borrowed that book from you.W: Well, if you finish it tonight, I can take it back to the library tomorrow on my way home from work.M: What"s the hurry? Don"t you have anything else to read?W: I won"t have anything if I don"t get to the library tomorrow.M: You read too much.W: I"d rather read than watch television. The TV programs seem to be getting worse all the time. M: Well, I don"t think I can read that fast, but I do enjoy reading, especially novels and biographies or the like.W: What do you think about joining a book club? If we join one, we can keep up with all the latest best-sellers.M: That"s sort of expensive, isn"t it?W: It isn"t any more expensive than going to a movie, the way admission prices have gone up, andthe new movies don"t seem to be much better than TV.M: How does the book club work?W: With the Internet, it"s much easier and faster than it used to be. Once you have gone through the registration online, a catalogue of books will be sent to you every month. And you can choose as many books from it as you want.M: What do you do if you don"t like any of the books?W: You have to take four each year. That"s all.M: What happens if you decide you don"t want a book that they do send you?W: You can return it.M: And what about the prices?W: The books are cheaper than they are in bookstores even with the mailing costs added in. M: Well, go ahead. Join the book club if you want to.What has the man been reading recently?A.She reads a lot. √B.She is a student.C.She has to work this weekend.D.She does not like the man.解析：[听力原文]Which of the following is true about the woman?A.Write about himself.B.Join a book club. √C.Read books online.D.Register with the library.解析：[听力原文]What does the woman recommend the man to do?A.Return the book the next day.B.Read the catalogue every month.C.Purchase a few books each year. √D.Help the woman join a book club.解析：[听力原文]What does the man suppose to do if he has registered online?（分数：8.00）A.A woman is not as capable as a man. √B.A woman is not as attentive as a man.C.A woman tends to take the initial step to talk with a man.D.A woman tends to improve the first impression she makes.解析：[听力原文]Do you want to improve the first impression you make? Do you want people to consider you as capable as a man working in the same field? As a woman, you have to pay more attention to the impression you"re making, because you have to overcome the initial stereotype that pops up in the other person"s mind "oh, it"s a woman".Here are a few tips: If you are entering a room with others, try to walk in first. This makes a powerful impression on the people already in the room. If you are on your own, walking into a room full of people, stand to the side and quickly survey the room to plan where you"ll go. Suppose then, you see a group of higher-ups, you"d better take this opportunity to walk over and ask them a question related to business. If that is something out of your comfort zone, you can approach the group and stand a little outside of their circle and smile. Wait for a low in the conversation, and I bet someone will say hello. Then, you need to know about the handshake, asa woman, you can"t get away with the advice given to man for a powerful handshake. That"s the one where he puts his hand out, palm down and dominates the shake. My advice is for you to be the first one to put your hand out, thumb facing up. It"s important to be the first, because that"s powerful, but more importantly, because men often don"t know if you will be OK with a handshake. Let him know you are, also, face him directly, not at an angle, which looks tentative and unsure. Grip his hand firmly and fully, not any of these fingertips stuff, smile, look in his eyes, and say something.What is the initial stereotype mentioned in the talk?A.Step to the side to let other people pass.B.Try to walk in alone.C.Go into the room ahead of others. √D.Hold her head high to show confidence.解析：[听力原文]According to the speaker"s advice, what should a woman do if she is entering a meeting room with other people?A.Give a smile to each man in the group.B.Approach the man in the middle and greet him.C.Stretch out to shake hands with them.D.Walk over to strike a conversation. √解析：[听力原文]What"s a woman advised to do if she meets with a group of high-ranking individuals in a room?A.Face to face.B.Any of the fingertip stuff. √C.Smiling.D.Saying something.解析：[听力原文]What should be avoided in a handshake according to the speaker?（分数：8.00）A.Supervisor and student.B.Reporter and teacher.C.Colleagues in industry.D.University students. √解析：[听力原文]W: Recently I read a report about the higher education in Britain. It says that only about 10% of our students leave university without getting a degree.M: That may be true. For me, I am not worried about failing but I am very anxious to get a good degree. My aim is to get a first-class honors degree in chemistry at Cambridge since I have a plan to take up a scientific post in industry. My criterion for choosing a good university is whether it has progressive ideas on education as well as its broader and more varied courses. M: It wouldn"t work. There will be too many different opinions. Some professors and lecturers are more interested in their own research than in helping students in their studies.W: Well, there must be some brilliant scholars in the university such as yours.M: Yes, I still go to classes as well as to lectures, but the most important person in my academic life is my tutor who in Cambridge is called a supervisor. I enjoy my weekly tutorials. My supervisor is an approachable man and he is always ready to talk to me about anything connected with my studies. W: Haven"t other universities now introduced some form of tutorial supervision like that at Oxford and Cambridge?M: Yes, in fact, to be honest, there are universities which offer better courses and give betterteaching in some subjects than either Oxford or Cambridge. I think that an Oxbridge degree still counts more with some employers than a degree from other universities. But most of them are now more concerned with the kind of degree than where it comes from.W: Anyway, at our universities, the personal supervision and friendly relations with the teaching staff are especially good. The lecturer-student ratio is quite reasonable.M: I am not so sure. But at least we are not over-crowded. I"ve heard that in some foreign universities lecture halls are packed so full that students have no where to sit.What are the man and the woman in the conversation?A.It has a tutorial supervision system.B.It has progressive ideas on education. √C.Its professors are more interested in research.D.Its staff maintain a good relation with the students.解析：[听力原文]What"s the woman"s criterion for choosing a good university?A.The course designer.B.The chemistry professor.C.The supervisor. √D.The president.解析：[听力原文]Who is the most important person in the man"s academic life?A.Their lecturer-student ratio is not reasonable. √B.Their staff is not interested in helping students.C.Their lecture halls are not well equipped.D.Their degrees are not accepted by employers.解析：[听力原文]Why is the man complaining about some foreign universities?四、句子听译(总题数：1，分数：10.00)（分数：10.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：()解析：我的父母从来不会过分干涉我的计划。

上海市英语中级口译笔试(00001)

英语中级口译岗位资格证书考试题库【模拟试题及详解(一~二)】【圣才出品】

第三部分模拟试题上海市英语中级口译岗位资格证书考试模拟试题及详解（一）第一阶段考试SECTION 1 LISTENING TEST (45 minutes)（略）SECTION 2 STUDY SKILLS (45 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 bestanswer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questionsfollowing each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in thatpassage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in thecorresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1～5The head of the Library of Congress is to name Donald Hall, a writer whose deceptively simple language builds on images of the New England landscape, as the nation’s 14th poet laureate today.Mr. Hall, a poet in the distinctive American tradition of Robert Frost, has also been a harsh critic of the religious right’s influence on government arts policy. And as a member of the advisory council of the National Endowment for the Arts during the administration of George H. W. Bush, he referred to those he thought were interfering with arts grants as “bullies and art bashers”.He will succeed Ted Kooser, the Nebraskan who has been the poet laureate since 2004.The announcement of Mr. Hall’s appointment is to be made by James H. Billington, the Librarian of Congress. Mr. Billington said that he chose Mr. Hall because of “the sustained quality of his poetry, the reach and the variety of things he talks about.” Like Mr. Kooser, Mr. Billington said, Mr. Hall “evokes a sense of place.”Mr. Hall, 77, lives in a white clapboard farmhouse in Wilmot, N. H. , that has been in his family for generations, He said in a telephone interview that he didn’t see the poet laureateship as a bully pulpit. “But it’s a pulpit anyway,” he said. “If I see First Amendment violations, I will speak up.”Mr. Hall is an extremely productive writer who has published about 18 books of poetry, 20 books of prose and 12 children’s books. He has won many awards, including a national Book Critics Circle Award in 1989 for “The One Day.”a collection.In recent years much of his poetry has been preoccupied with the death of his wife, the poet Jane Kenyon, in 1995.Robert Pinsky, who was poet laureate from 1997 to 2000 said he welcomed Mr. Hall’s appointment, especially in light of his previous outspokenness about politics and arts. “There is something nicely symbolic, and maybe surprising,” Mr. Pinsky said, “that they have selected someone who has taken a stand for freedom.”The position carries an award of $35,000 and $5,000 travel allowance. It usually lasts a year, though poets are sometimes reappointed.1. Donald Hall _____.A. uses simple English to express the images of the New England landscapeB. dislikes the idea of impacting government by the right side of the religionC. is the 14th poet laureate appointed by the CongressD. is a member of the advisory council of the National Endowment for the Arts2. James H. Billington _____.A. likes the poems with great depth and widthB. speaks highly of poems in simple English rather than complex onesC. prefers the poems with sustained style and expressionD. likes the poems with the knowledge of various things3. The phrase “evokes a sense of place” underlined in Paragraph 4 means to _____.A. make readers think of a place.B. call up memories of nice things to readers.C. remind readers of important places.D. give readers the feeling of large areas.4. Which of the following is NOT true of Donald Hall?A. His family emigrated to the U. S. decades ago.B. He is a direct and upright person.C. He is a powerful person in American Congress.D. His style of poems follows the traditions of America.5. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Mr. Hall has published many books and magazines on poems.B. Mr. Hall is a critic of literature in the U. S. .C. Mr. Hall has got many prizes for his talents in writing.D. Mr. Hall has got support from his predecessor【答案与解析】1.B 细节题。

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。

上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题2-(2)

上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题2-(2)(总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、听写填空(总题数：2，分数：100.00)Friendships may not last. Friendships can lose importance and 1 . Some friendships end abruptly 2 . The worst enemy of friendships is change by 3 friends. There is usually pain with the loss of friendship. In fact, friendships end with pain and change.Many people expect that their friends 4 . They expect friendship to last forever. Yet, friendships end and friends 5 company every day. Unfortunately, even the best maintained friendships 6 . Many end because of a change 7 when friends just drift apart and 8 with time. There is a retreat from self-disclosure and seeking out each other"s company. Avoidance begins. The friendship slowly 9 and finally disappears.Bob Carver, Dallas psychotherapist, says, "A friendship or any other relationship fails because of three things: 10 , undelivered communication, and/or thwarted attention."Yet 11 to a friendship is change. For example, moving from single life to coupled life has 12 . Coupled persons often feel their single friends act interested in them only when 13 is not in sight. The single friend may feel 14 and withdraw from a world of twosomes. Divorced and widowed people often have a feeling of being abandoned by old friends.Lillian Rubin in her book " 15 " says, "Thus generally it"s true that friends accept each other 16 they both remain essentially the same as they were when they met, or change in similar directions. If they 17 in different or incompatible ways, the friendship most likely will be lost." Regardless of why, when, or 18 , there is always some pain of loss to assimilate. When nothing can be done to 19 , it is important to grieve and 20 fully. Then move on to enhance another friendship or build entirely new friendships.Friendships may not last. Friendships can lose importance and 1 . Some friendships end abruptly 2 . The worst enemy of friendships is change by 3 friends. There is usually pain with the loss of friendship. In fact, friendships end with pain and change.Many people expect that their friends 4 . They expect friendship to last forever. Yet, friendships end and friends 5 company every day. Unfortunately, even the best maintained friendships 6 . Many end because of a change 7 when friends just drift apart and 8 with time. There is a retreat from self-disclosure and seeking out each other"s company. Avoidance begins. The friendship slowly 9 and finally disappears.Bob Carver, Dallas psychotherapist, says, "A friendship or any other relationship fails because of three things: 10 , undelivered communication, and/or thwarted attention."Yet 11 to a friendship is change. For example, moving from single life to coupled life has 12 . Coupled persons often feel their single friends act interested in them only when 13 is not in sight. The single friend may feel 14 and withdraw from a world of twosomes. Divorced and widowed people often have a feeling of being abandoned by old friends.Lillian Rubin in her book " 15 " says, "Thus generally it"s true that friends accept each other 16 they both remain essentially the same as they were when they met, or change in similar directions. If they 17 in different or incompatible ways, the friendship most likely will be lost." Regardless of why, when, or 18 , there is always some pain of loss to assimilate. When nothing can be done to 19 , it is important to grieve and 20 fully. Then move on to enhance another friendship or build entirely new friendships.（分数：50.00）解析：die gradually [听力原文]Friendships may not last. Friendships can lose importance and die gradually. Some friendships end abruptly with unresolved conflict. The worst enemy of friendships is change by one or bothfriends. There is usually pain with the loss of friendship. In fact, friendships end with pain and change.Many people expect that their friends will always be there. They expect friendship to last forever. Yet, friendships end and friends part company every day. Unfortunately, even the best maintained friendships can end.Many end because of a change in personality or lifestyle when friends just drift apart and fade away with time. There is a retreat from self-disclosure and seeking out each other"s company. Avoidance begins. The friendship slowly loses importance and finally disappears.Bob Carver, Dallas psychotherapist, says, "A friendship or any other relationship fails because of three painful things: unexpressed expectations, undelivered communication, and/or thwarted attention."Yet the biggest threat to a friendship is change. For example, moving from single life to coupled life has a great effect on friendship. Coupled persons often feel their single friends act interested in them only when a romantic prospect is not in sight. The single friend may feel awkward and withdraw from a world of twosomes. Divorced and widowed people often have a feeling of being abandoned by old friends.Lillian Rubin in her book "Just Friends" says, "Thus generally it"s true that friends accept each other so long as they both remain essentially the same as they were when they met, or change in similar directions. If they change or grow in different or incompatible ways, the friendship most likely will be lost."Regardless of why, when, or how friendships end, there is always some pain of loss to assimilate. When nothing can be done to mend the friendship, it is important to grieve and fully. Then move on to enhance another friendship or build entirely new friendships.解析：with unresolved conflict解析：one or both解析：will always be there解析：part解析：can end解析：in personality or lifestyle解析：fade away解析：loses importance解析：unexpressed expectations解析：the biggest threat解析：a great effect on friendship解析：a romantic prospect解析：awkward解析：Just Friends解析：so long as解析：change or grow解析：how friendships end解析：mend the friendship解析：feel the painStanding in sharp contrast to the bustling 21 of Germany, Fussen Germany is a remarkable town nestled 22 the Bavarian Alps. Despite the town"s comparatively small size— 23 Fussen tourism is quite strong because of its amazing vistas and 24 nearby. Two historic castles are also located nearby Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Fussen Germany.Schloss Neuschwanstein ("New Swan Stone Castle") is one of 25 and famous castles in Germany. Originally ordered to be built by King Ludwig II, this fairy tale 26 is the epitome of neo-romantic style. The famous German castle 27 the picturesque Hohenschwangau valley and is located only 28from the popular tourist town, Fussen.The Romantic Road—a road that 29 the countryside and features beautiful old walled towns, gorgeous meadows, and— 30 comes to its end in Fussen, and 31 . Looking out upon the hills and mountains of Germany is 32 , and you haven"t even seen the castles yet.The second castle is perhaps 33 of the two: New Swan Stone Castle, or Neuschwanstein Fussen Germany. With its spiraling 34 and brilliant walls, this castle looks like it was brought straight 35 . Beauty and elegance intertwine to create a breathtaking 36 . Ludwig II originally ordered construction on the great building in 1869, but it was never completely finished. The King was a 37 fan of Richard Wagner and the castle was named after the Swan Knight in Wagner"s opera. Ludwig"s love of the composer is quite evident 38 Neuschwanstein"s luxurious passageways—many paintings hang on the walls that depict scenes from Wagner"s operas. The best view of this enchanting castle,39 , is from the nearby Mary"s Bridge. Be sure to bring your camera, because your friends will40 the pictures of Neuschwanstein Fussen Germany.Standing in sharp contrast to the bustling 21 of Germany, Fussen Germany is a remarkable town nestled 22 the Bavarian Alps. Despite the town"s comparatively small size— 23 Fussen tourism is quite strong because of its amazing vistas and 24 nearby. Two historic castles are also located nearby Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Fussen Germany.Schloss Neuschwanstein ("New Swan Stone Castle") is one of 25 and famous castles in Germany. Originally ordered to be built by King Ludwig II, this fairy tale 26 is the epitome of neo-romantic style. The famous German castle 27 the picturesque Hohenschwangau valley and is located only 28 from the popular tourist town, Fussen.The Romantic Road—a road that 29 the countryside and features beautiful old walled towns, gorgeous meadows, and— 30 comes to its end in Fussen, and 31 . Looking out upon the hills and mountains of Germany is 32 , and you haven"t even seen the castles yet.The second castle is perhaps 33 of the two: New Swan Stone Castle, or Neuschwanstein Fussen Germany. With its spiraling 34 and brilliant walls, this castle looks like it was brought straight 35 . Beauty and elegance intertwine to create a breathtaking 36 . Ludwig II originally ordered construction on the great building in 1869, but it was never completely finished. The King was a 37 fan of Richard Wagner and the castle was named after the Swan Knight in Wagner"s opera. Ludwig"s love of the composer is quite evident 38 Neuschwanstein"s luxurious passageways—many paintings hang on the walls that depict scenes from Wagner"s operas. The best view of this enchanting castle,39 , is from the nearby Mary"s Bridge. Be sure to bring your camera, because your friends will40 the pictures of Neuschwanstein Fussen Germany.（分数：50.00）解析：metropolises [听力原文]Standing in sharp contrast to the bustling metropolises of Germany, Fussen Germany is a remarkable town nestled at the foot of the Bavarian Alps. Despite the town"s comparatively small size—14,357—Fussen tourism is quite strong because of its amazing vistas and the remarkable historic attractions nearby. Two historic castles are also located nearby—Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Fussen Germany.Schloss Neuschwanstein ("New Swan Stone Castle") is one of the most beautiful and famous castles in Germany. Originally ordered to be built by King Ludwig II, this fairy tale castle is the epitome of neo-romantic style. The famous German castle overlooks the picturesque Hohenschwangau valley and is located only a short distance from the popular tourist town, Fussen.The Romantic Road—a road that runs across the countryside and features beautiful old walled towns, gorgeous meadows, and picturesque villages—comes to its end in Fussen, and what an end it is. Looking out upon the hills and mountains of Germany is breathtaking, and you haven"t even seen the castles yet.The second castle is perhaps the more famous of the two: New Swan Stone Castle, or NeuschwansteinFussen Germany. With its spiraling towers and brilliant walls, this castle looks like it was brought straight out of a fairytale. Beauty and elegance intertwine to create a breathtaking treat for the eyes. Ludwig Ⅱ originally ordered construction on the great building in 1869, but it was never completely finished. The King was a tremendous fan of Richard Wagner and the castle was named after the Swan Knight in Wagner"s opera. Ludwig"s love of the composer is quite evident as you walk through Neuschwanstein"s luxurious passageways—many paintings hang on the walls that depict scenes from Wagner"s operas. The best view of this enchanting castle, and the waterfall, is from the nearby Mary"s Bridge. Be sure to bring your camera, because your friends will be astounded by the pictures of Neuschwanstein Fussen Germany.解析：at the foot of解析：14,357解析：the remarkable historic attractions解析：the most beautiful解析：castle解析：overlooks解析：a short distance解析：runs across解析：picturesque villages解析：what an end it is解析：breathtaking解析：the more famous解析：towers解析：out of a fairytale解析：treat for the eyes解析：tremendous解析：as you walk through解析：and the waterfall解析：be astounded by。

英语中级口译岗位资格证书考试题库【模拟试题及详解（一~二）】【圣才出品】

英语中级口译岗位资格证书考试题库【模拟试题及详解（一~二）】【圣才出品】第三部分模拟试题上海市英语中级口译岗位资格证书考试模拟试题及详解（一）第一阶段考试SECTION 1 LISTENING TEST (45 minutes)（略）SECTION 2 STUDY SKILLS (45 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 bestanswer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questionsfollowing each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in thatpassage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in thecorresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1～5The head of the Library of Congress is to name Donald Hall, a writer whose deceptively simple language builds on images of the New England landscape, as the nation’s 14th poet laureate today.Mr. Hall, a poet in the distinctive American tradition of Robert Frost, has also been a harsh critic of the religious right’s influence on government arts policy. And as a member of the advisory council of the National Endowment for the Arts during the administration of George H. W. Bush, he referred to those hethought were interfering with arts grants as “bullies and art bashers”.He will succeed Ted Kooser, the Nebraskan who has been the poet laureate since 2004.The announcement of Mr. Hall’s appointment is to be made by James H. Billington, the Librarian of Congress. Mr. Billington said that he chose Mr. Hall because of “the sustained quality of his poetry, the reach and the variety of things he talks about.” Like Mr. Kooser, Mr. Billington said, Mr. Hall “evokes a sense of place.”Mr. Hall, 77, lives in a white clapboard farmhouse in Wilmot, N. H. , that has been in his family for generations, He said in a telephone interview that he didn’t see the poet laureateship as a bully pulpit. “But it’s a pulpit anyway,” he said. “If I see First Amendment violations, I will speak up.”Mr. Hall is an extremely productive writer who has published about 18 books of poetry, 20 boo ks of prose and 12 children’s books. He has won many awards, including a national Book Critics Circle Award in 1989 for “The One Day.”a collection.In recent years much of his poetry has been preoccupied with the death of his wife, the poet Jane Kenyon, in 1995.Robert Pinsky, who was poet laureate from 1997 to 2000 said he welcomed Mr. Hall’s appointment, especially in light of his previous outspokenness about politics and arts. “There is something nicely symbolic, and maybe surprising,” Mr. Pinsky said, “that they have selected someone who has taken a stand for freedom.”The position carries an award of $35,000 and $5,000 travelallowance. It usually lasts a year, though poets are sometimes reappointed.1. Donald Hall _____.A. uses simple English to express the images of the New England landscapeB. dislikes the idea of impacting government by the right side of the religionC. is the 14th poet laureate appointed by the CongressD. is a member of the advisory council of the National Endowment for the Arts2. James H. Billington _____.A. likes the poems with great depth and widthB. speaks highly of poems in simple English rather than complex onesC. prefers the poems with sustained style and expressionD. likes the poems with the knowledge of various things3. The phrase “evokes a sense of place” underlined in Paragraph 4 means to _____.A. make readers think of a place.B. call up memories of nice things to readers.C. remind readers of important places.D. give readers the feeling of large areas.4. Which of the following is NOT true of Donald Hall?A. His family emigrated to the U. S. decades ago.B. He is a direct and upright person.C. He is a powerful person in American Congress.D. His style of poems follows the traditions of America.5. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Mr. Hall has published many books and magazines on poems.B. Mr. Hall is a critic of literature in the U. S. .C. Mr. Hall has got many prizes for his talents in writing.D. Mr. Hall has got support from his predecessor【答案与解析】1.B 细节题。

2001_3上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试

沪江英语2001.3上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试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.Many people nowadays are concerned about violence on television. Most of them fear that it stimulates (1) to violent or aggressive acts. However, in my lecture today, I’d like to show you, from our (2), that the consequences of experiencing television’s symbolic world of violence can be much (3).We have found that television dramatically demonstrates not only the (4) in our society, but also the risks involved in breaking society’s rules. Violence-filled programs on television show us who (5) what, and against whom. These programs teach the role of victim, and help us to accept violence as (6) which we must learn to live with or (7).We have found that people who watch a lot of television see the real world as more (8) than those who watch very little. Heavy TV viewers are (9) of strangers on the street and more fearful of the world. Their fear may well bring increasing demands for(10), and election of law-and-order politicians. When we asked viewers to(11) their own chances of being involved in some type of violence during any given week, they provide (12) that television can induce fear and alertness: the heavy viewers were (13) percent more likely than the light viewers to pick such fearful estimates as 50-50 or one in 10, (14) a more plausible one in 100.We have found that violence on prime-time (15) cultivates exaggerated assumptions about the (16) in the real world. Fear is a universal emotion, and naturally, easy to (17). The exaggerated sense of risk and insecurity my lead to increasing demands for protection, and to(18) for the use of force by established authority. Therefore, instead of stimulating individual(19) and threatening the social order, television may have become our chief instrument of (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 must1沪江英语listen carefully. When you hear s 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) I was the last to know about the MBA program.(B) I learned a great deal from the MBA program.(C) I misunderstood only the most difficult part of the program.(D) I dropped out of the program because it was difficult.2. (A) Our fall schedule will be discussed next Monday and Tuesday.(B) The Vice President has more meetings than her assistants do.(C) The Vice President and her assistants are not available on Monday and Tuesday.(D) The Vice President and her assistants usually have full schedules two days a week.3. (A) Few people did shopping at the supermarket because of the holiday break.(B) Most people did not like shopping during the holiday break.(C) The general manager was surprised that people paid little attention to his supermarkets.(D) The general manager did not expect to see so many customers at his supermarkets.4. (A) I don’t think he has the qualifications for such a post.(B) I am not sure if he has enough money to pay his college tuition.(C) He is not qualified to teach in the advanced Computing program.(D) He takes courses in Computing because he needs more qualifications.5. (A) Nothing can stop Jack from buying that projector.(B) The projector is so old that it becomes useless.(C) Repairing the projector is quite easy for Jack.(D) Jack has checked and found nothing in the projector.6. (A) Jenny and I do not get along because of our differences of opinion.(B) Jenny and I usually get up early most of the mornings.(C) Jenny and I can generally have a harmonious relationship.(D) Jenny and I do not get along because we make no effort to do so.7. (A) Typing the memorandum is sometimes unnecessary.(B) You will understand it if you read the memorandum a second time.(C) The first draft of the memorandum is not satisfactory.(D) The first draft of the memorandum is better than the second. one.8. (A) The study of inflation has interested both economists and government officials.(B) The rate of inflation is higher than they expected.(C) Economists can not slow down the inflation rate.(D) Government officials and economists do not agree on the inflation rate.9. (A) Our company will arrange an exhibit for the Science and Technology Week.(B) Our company has been upset by the city authorities’ final decision.(C) We are displeased with the arrangement of the Science and Technology Week.(D) We have dissuaded the city authorities from setting up the week’s display.10. (A) Scientists have found a cure for the common cold in the past century.2沪江英语(B) Scientific discoveries were often misunderstood by the common people.(C) Scientists have yet to discover effective ways to conquer the cold virus.(D) Scientist have been unable to explain the cold climate in the past century.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 question. Listen carefully, because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 11~1411. (A) She received an emergency call the previous day.(B) She has never been to the city before.(C) She was invited to attend a wedding ceremony.(D) She’d like to spend the weekend there.12. (A) In a minute. (B) In less than half an hour.(C) At 111:13. (D) At noon.13. (A) Someone to talk with (B) Interesting books to read.(C) Something to eat and drink. (D) Puzzles and crossword games.14. (A) Thirteen pennies. (B) Fifty pennies.(C) A pound. (D) Half price.Question 15~1815. (A) Winter. (B) Spring.(C) Summer. (D) Fall.16. (A) 150 kilometres. (B) 240 kilometres.(C) 300 kilometres.. (D) 480 kilometres.17. (A) It is cold and dry,(B) It has a variety of climates.(C) It is largely predictable.(D) It snows in winter and rains in summer.18. (A) Because they have milder and warmer climates.(B) Because they have built more holiday inns and hotels.(C) Because they are located in the tropical region.(D) Because they are abundant in cheap flowers and vegetables.Questions 19~2219. (A) They don’t like food from other countries.(B) They don’t bother much about what they eat.(C) They fell that their food is better than any other in the world.3沪江英语(D) They really enjoy tinned and frozen foods.20. (A) Snack. (B) Breakfast.(C) Lunch. (D) Dinner.21. (A) Eat out in a foreign restaurant. (B) Prepare a big meal at home.(C) Tour around the world (D) Give a birthday party.22. (A) Because it is full of foreign tourists.(B) Because it has got a lot of foreign restaurants.(C) Because it is an ideal place for buying frozen foods.(D) Because it has attracted many college students.Questions 23~2623. (A) It is a free meal offered by TV producers.’(B) It is an evening meal to strengthen the family relationship.(C) It is a kind of snack food, especially for TV viewers.(D) It can be prepared by children, regardless of their age.24. (A) The preparation stage and the eating stage.(B) The preparation stage and the clean-up stage.(C) The eating stage and the clean-up stage.(D) The watch-TV stage and the talking stage.25. (A) They helped with setting the dinner table.(B) They washed and cut the vegetables and meats.(C) They watched TV programs in the sitting room.(D) They went out to buy TV dinners for the family.26. (A) Just a few minutes. (B) About 20 minutes.(C) Over 30 minutes. (D) As long as the commercial break lastsQuestions 27~3027. (A) A wine-bar attendant. (B) A musical artist.(C) A computer programmer. (D) An accountant.28. (A) Central London. (B) North London.(C) South-east London. (D) West London.29. (A) Playing the piano. (B) Teaching music.(C) Managing concerts. (D) Helping to run a charity.30. (A) Doing a home concert.(B) Finding a part-time job.(C) Giving piano recitals in the North.(D) Entering for a competition.Part C: Listening and TranslationⅠ. Sentence Translation4沪江英语Directions: 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.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)Ⅱ. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will 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 SKLLS (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 your have chosen in the corresponding5沪江英语space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1~5Some children do not like school. So what else is new? But in Japan that familiar aversion has reached alarming proportions. About 50,000 unhappy youngsters a year (out of a total school-age population of 20 million) suffer what Japanese behavioral experts call school phobia. School phobia is distinguished from other common childhood and adolescent psychological and emotional disorders by the patient’s reaction to, and fear of, the idea of going to school. Typically, it begins with fever, sweating, headaches, and diarrhoea; it often progresses to complete physical inertia, depression, and even autism.A doctor on a house call found a thirteen-year-old Tokyo boy who had not been to school in more than a year. He lives in a darkened room, receiving his food through a slot under the door and lashing out violently at his parents if they came too close. Once the boy was placed in a psychiatric ward treatment, he again became an open, seemingly healthy youngster. When he was sent home, however, his symptoms returned, and he was never able to go back to school.School phobia can be cured, usually with tranquilizers and psychotherapy. Rehabilitation takes about two years. Yet victims who are put in clinics or mental wards often prefer to stay there. Their day is filled with activities like knitting, painting, music, free time, and sports. Nurses try to create a familiar environment in which the children can feel that they are taking a certain amount of responsibility for their lives and can find some sense of self-worth.The causes of school phobia are not precisely known. In a few severe cases brain disorders have been diagnosed. A more common factor may be the overprotective Japanese mother who, some psychiatrists say, leaves her children ill-prepared to face the real world. Many researchers point to the unrelenting pressures for success faced by both children and adults in Japan, where stress-related disorders of all sorts are common. In addition, the Japanese educational system is one of the world’s most rigid, suppressing a child’s individual creative and analytical development. Says Dr. Hitoshi Ishikawa, head of the department of psychosomatic medicine at Tokyo University, “The problem won’t be cured until Japanese society as a whole is cured of its deep-rooted social ills.”1. The author chooses to write about school phobia because .(A) it is something new in Japan.(B) Most children have developed the disease(C) Its symptoms are not easily perceptible(D) An alarming proportion of Japanese children suffer from it2. Which of the following is the purpose of the second paragraph?(A) To show that school phobia can be cured.(B) To suggest a way to deal with school phobia.(C) To describe the cause of school phobia.(D) To present a typical case of school phobia.3. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?(A) School phobia, which is widespread in many countries, is no cause for alarm.6沪江英语(B) The problem of school phobia in Japan can not be solved unless it gets rid of its socialevils.(C) Despite school phobia the Japanese educational system remains on of the best in theworld.(D) Unrelenting pressures in the Japanese society contribute greatly to success.4. From the last paragraph, we know that the causes of school phobia .(A) can be easily determined(B) are complex and manifold(C) lie exclusively in the Japanese educational system(D) originate from the Japanese way of bringing up children5. The world “unrelenting” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to .(A) unreasoning (B) continuous(C) limitless (D) unpleasantQuestions 6~10I left hospital in a taxi on the tenth day with Octavia in my arms and Lydia by my side. I was excited at the thought of getting home and having my baby to myself, but the cold of the outside air must have startled her, for she began to scream and screech violently in the taxi, and when we got home I did not quite know what to do. In hospital she had always been so quiet and sweet. I laid her down in her basket, but the mattress was a different shape from the hospital cot, and she looked strange and uncomfortable and screamed all the more fiercely. She looked odd, too, in her own Viyella nighties, after the regulation garments she had worn all her life until that afternoon. She went on and on crying, and I began to think that she would never adapt to real life. Lydia was getting almost as worried as I was, and after a while she said, as we both sate miserably and watched this small furious person, “Why don’t you feed her? That would shut her up, wouldn’t it?”I looked at my watch; it was half past four.“It’s not time to feed her yet,” I said. “In hospital, we had to feed them on the dot at five.”“Oh,” said Lydia, “half an hour one way or the other can’t make much difference.”“Don’t you think so?” I said. “But then she’ll wake half an hour early at the next feed, and the next, and the next, and then what will I do?”“It wouldn’t matter, would it?”“I don’t know. I somehow feel thins would get all muddled and never get straight again. She was good and reasonable in hospital. And then she’ll get confused, and how will she ever know when it’s night time? How will she ever learn that it’s night?”“I should feed her,” said Lydia. “It looks to me as though she’s going to have a fit.”I didn’t think she would have a fit, but I couldn’t stand the sound of her crying, so I picked her out and fed her, and she became quiet at once, and fell asleep afterwards looking as though her mattress and nightdress were very comfortable after all. On the other hand, she did wake half an hour early at the next feed, and went on and on waking earlier, until we worked right back7沪江英语round the clock, for the truth was that she never went four hours but only three and a half. Looking back on it, it doesn’t seem to matter at all, but it seemed very important at the time. I remember. It took her ages, moreover, to learn about night and day, and in the end I concluded that they and been giving her secret bottles in the night at the hospital.However, on the whole, things worked out very well. I had a subsidized home help to begin with, and after a fortnight or so this woman whom Lydia had discovered, an amiable fat lady named Mrs Jennings, came in two days a week while dashed off to the library between feeds. Mrs Jennings adored babies, and I found that all her chat little darling tiny things, and where’s here little tootsie, fell quite naturally and indeed gratefully upon my ears.6. Octavia looked odd to her mother because .(A) the Viyella nighties were newly bought(B) her nightie was the wrong size(C) her clothes weren’t her usual ones(D) the mattress was bigger than the one in the cot7. Why did Lydia suggest feeding the baby?(A) She found it was almost feeding time.(B) She obviously didn’t like the noise.(C) She could see Octavia was hungry.(D) She believed it was better to feed her more.8. The mother didn’t want to feed the crying baby because the thought .(A) it was too early to feed her(B) the baby wanted to be fed at five(C) the baby couldn’t be hungry at the moment(D) it would stop the baby sleeping at night9. The mother believed that in the hospital .(A) they had told her all the truth(B) they had confused the baby(C) the baby had been underfed at night(D) there were things she hadn’t been told10. We learn from the passage that Mrs. Jennings .(A) first came in on a fortnight’s trial(B) helped the author with the baby(C) was found by Lydia in the library(D) was not qualified for baby-sittingQuestions 11~15When the television is good, nothing—not the theatre, not the magazines, or newspapers—nothing is better. But when television is bad, nothing is worse. In invite you to sit down it front of your television set when your station goes on the air and stay there without a book, magazine, newspaper, or anything else to distract you and keep your eyes glued to that set until the station8沪江英语signs off. I can assure you that you will observe a vast wasteland. You will see a procession of game shows, violence, audience-participation shows, formula comedies about totally unbelievable families, blood and thunder, mayhem, more violence, sadism, murder, Western badmen, Western goodmen, private eyes, gangster, still more violence, and cartoons. And endlessly, commercials that scream and cajole and offend. And most of all, boredom. True, you will see a few things you will enjoy. But they will be very, very few. And if you think I exaggerate, try it.Is there no room on television to teach, to inform, to uplift, to stretch, to enlarge the capacities of our children? Is there no room for programs to deepen the children understatanding of children in other lands? Is there no room for a children’s news show explaining something about the world for them at their level of understanding？Is there no room of reading the great literature of the past, teaching them the great traditions of freedom?There are some fine children’s shows, but they are drowned out in the massive doses of cartoons, violence, and more violence. Must these be your trademarks? Search your conscience and see whether you cannot offer more to your young beneficiaries whose future you guard so many hours each and every day.There are many people in this great country, and you must serve all of us. You will get no argument from me if you say that, given a choice between a Western and a symphony, more people will watch the Western. I like Westerns and private eyes, too—but a steady diet for the whole country is obviously not in the public interest. We all know that people would more often prefer to be entertained than stimulated or informed. But your obligations are not satisfied if you look only to popularity as a test of what to broadcast. You are not only in show business; you are free to communicate ideas as well as to give relaxation. You must provide a wider range of choices, more diversity, more alternatives. It is not enough to cater to the nation’s whims—you must also serve the nation’s needs. The people own the air. They own it as much in prime evening time as they do at six o’clock in the morning. For every hour that the people give you—you owe them something. I intend to see that your debt is paid with service.11. The word “wasteland” (para.1) is used to describe .(A) western badlands (B) average television programs(C) TV film studios (D) theatrical plays12. Concerning programs for children, it may be inferred that the author believes that suchprograms should .(A) include no cartoons at all(B) include cultural and educational elements(C) be presented without commercial interruption(D) not deal with the Old West13. The statement “The people own the air.” (para. 4) implies .(A) Since they pay for watching television, they have a right to choose their favoriteprograms(B) They want to enjoy fresh air, because the air in the TV studio is polluted9沪江英语(C) They have the right to insist on worthwhile TV programs(D) They are obliged to air their views on public affairs14. Which of the following is NOT suggested in the passage(A) The needs of minorities must be met by television.(B) TV programs should be not only entertaining but also informative.(C) Violence is not a good ingredient for children’s television show.(D) Children’s television programs are uniformly terrible.15. The passage is most probably part of .(A) a scientific report (B) a newspaper editorial(C) a public speech (D) an academic paperQuestions 16~20With rapid growth identified as the most pressing of global population problems, the scene shifts immediately to villages in rural Kenya or urban slums in Karaas or bedrooms in Sedale where couples are making decisions about their reproductive behavior. Unlike other global issues which can be shaped directly by the actions of national and international power brokers, resolution of the problems posed by the magnitude and pace of contemporary population growth in the world ultimately depends upon the actions and behavior of a very large number of individual actors. Rapid population growth is the direct result of regular decistions made in private by literally many millions of persons throughout the world.Hence, we are all actors in the population drama. Each of us has the potential to aggravate the problem of rapid growth just as each of us can change the distribution of populations simply by moving. Population trends therefore represent nothing more than the combined decisions of many individuals, couples, and families. And, because these decisions are shaped and conditioned by commonly held values, goals, and aspirations, there are patterns to them and the actors appear to follow the broad outlines of a script.It is then evident that efforts to decrease the rate of population growth must eventually influence the decisions and behavior of many millions of couples if they are to be successful. V alues and attitudes—the script that guides this behavior—must be a altered. To be even more specific, it means that couples, overwhelmingly poor and predominantly rural, in Africa, Asia, and Latin America where population growth is so high, must choose to limit the number of their children to fewer than three and must have the means to accomplish their goal. Similarly, couples in Europe, North America, and other low-fertility regions must continue to maintain their present patterns of having small families. Each couple must stick to its decision for some twenty to thirty years, or throughout their reproductive life span. In the economically less-developed world, this decision will be one that stands in stark contrast to those made by their parents and to the weight of cultural tradition.16. It can be concluded from the passage that .(A) large families may be considered as a heavy burden by the rural poor(B) the actions of national and international power brokers have an important effect upon10the decision made by the rural poor(C) the actions of those with the highest fertility, the rural poor, ultimately determine therate of population growth(D) having large families had more advantages than disadvantages in those poor areas17. The word “aggravate” (para 2) is closest in meaning to “”.(A) make clear (B) encounter(C) settle (D) make serious18. According to the author, the most effective way to decrease the rate of population growthis .(A) by making it a national policy that each couple must not give birth to more than threechildren(B) by exerting more international pressure upon those high-fertility regions(C) by modifying the widely held values which guide the actions of many individuals andcouples(D) by providing the rural poor with means for limiting the family size19. It is obvious that the author of the passage .(A) shows indifference to the situation in the developed countries(B) is very concerned about global population problems(C) feels confident that the problem of population growth can be soon resolved(D) is pessimistic about the future of those high-fertility20. The author has written the passage mainly for .(A) general readers (B) power brokers(C) economists (D) decision makersQuestions 21~25Sixty percent of all ethnic minorities in Britain live in London. Ethnic minorities only make up a small fraction of Britain’s population as a whole, but coming to London you could quite easily be mistaken for thinking there were many more. I have taken this for granted having grown up with this fantastic diversity of culture, background and influence. I have people all around me who talk with varying accents, speak different languages, share distinct foods and celebrate special festivals. However, London is far from being without its racial problems.The Campaign Against Racism and Fascism (CARF), a London based group, tells me that there is little doubt that, with the massive upsurge of xenophobia against asylum-seekers too, the fallout is affecting anyone perceived to be foreign or different. Recent attacks on black people have a ferocity that appalls police and community organizers a like. On March 4th this year, a 19-year-old Sudanese student, unconcernedly chatting to his white friend on a bus traveling through Wardsworth in south London, was suddenly stabbed in the stomach three times by a white youth brandishing a knife.Police investigations on this and other racist attacks have left many doubting the police’s supposed commitment to tackling racial crime. Some say it has all been talk about targetindicators with few results on the ground. But on March 24th this year, the Met. Police’s Racial and Violent Crimes Task Force, drawing on the slow, painstaking intelligence on racial harassment gathered by their 32 Community Safety Units, carried out its first large-scale operation. In dawn raids on homes in all over London, one hundred people were arrested for offenses including racially aggravated criminal damage, grievous bodily harm, distributing racist literature and threats to kill. Over thirty people have been charged with racial offenses.Every year on our August public holiday, London, especially Notting Hill, comes alive for the Carnival. This celebration of variety, difference and the end of slavery—where I have seen people of all backgrounds, mixing, laughing and dancing together—is, I hope, the future of inter-racial relations in London.20. The word “this” in “I have taken this for granted” (para. 1) refers to which of the following?(A) Sixty percent of all ethnic minorities in UK live in London.(B) Minorities only constitute a small part of UK’s population.(C) There are more minority people in Britain than it appears.(E) It is unwise for many more to come to London.21. The killing of the Sudanese student is to illustrate .(A) the brutality of attacks on black people(B) the fallout affecting anyone in poverty(C) the traffic problems in south London(D) the unconcerned attitude of police23. The word “xenophobia” (para. 2) means “.”(A) partiality (B) arbitariness(C) discrimination (D) antipathy24. The word “intelligence” (para. 3) is closest in meaning to “.”(A) mentality (B) aptitude(C) information (D) interpretation25. What is the main topic of this passage?(A) The increasing rate of crime in London.(B) The center of England’s cultural diversity.(C) The people’s criticism of London police.(D) The poor inter-racial relations in London.Question 26~30Extraordinary creative activity has been characterized as revolutionary. According to established formulation, highly creative activity transcends the limits of an existing form and establishes a new principle of organization. However, the idea that extraordinary creativity transcends established limits is misleading when it is applied to the arts, even though it may be valid for the sciences. Differences between highly creative art and highly creative science arise in part from a difference in their goals. For the sciences, a new theory is the goal and end result of the creative act. Innovative science produces new propositions in terms of which diverse。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第1阶段测试答案2

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第1阶段测试答案2上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试答案 nbsp; 6—20 A B D C C21—25 D C C C A 26—30 D B D B BSECTION 3: TRANSLATION (1)儿童学习语言和文化，无须专门编制的教学计划，但他们的学习积极性很高，因为他们获得想要的东西，语言及是最有效的手段。

如果一个人十来岁开始学习一门新的语言，日后他就有可能轻松自如地说这门语言。

但如果到十六、七岁才学，那么他说话时多半会夹杂一些母语的痕迹。

不仅语言学习呈现这种模式，文化特征，如握手、接吻和拥抱，也同样如此。

尽管许多人认为语言存在于词典和语法中，然而事实上语言仅存在于人们的头脑里。

文化特征亦然。

在没有时间考虑何取何舍而必须作出关键性决定时，如跳入泛滥的河水去救一个溺水的孩子，文化特征会清楚地表现出一个人的价值体系。

SECTION 4: TRANSLATION (2)The declaration by the Chinese government to implement the policy of peaceful reunification was based on the prerequisite that the then Taiwan authorities insisted that there is only on China in the world and that Taiwan is a part of China. At the same time, the Chinese government took into consideration the fact that the US government recognized that there is only one China in the world, that Taiwan is a part of China and that the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the only legitimate government of China.While implementing the policy of peaceful reunification, the Chinese government has all along made it clear that it is an internal affair of China to decide on what method to use to resolve the Taiwan issue and that we have no obligation to commit ourselves to rule out the use of force.听力测试题录音文字稿:SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTPart A: Spot DictationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanksin 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 let’s begin Part A with Spot Dictation.(Woman) It is common knowledge that computers can also produce something stupid. As some computer programmers put it, GIGO, or “garbage in, garbage out”. This means that if inaccurate information is entered into a computer, the machine will produce the wrong information in return.The reason for this is that computers cannot think. For example, imagine that a computer is given the information that a table has four legs and that a dog has four legs. The machine might well include a dog when producing a list of suggested dining-room furniture.But today, groups of computer scientists in the United States, Japan and Europe a。

上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试模拟35_真题-无答案

上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试模拟35(总分250,考试时间90分钟)SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTA: Spot DictationDirection:In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONL Y ONCE.Certain phrases **monly hears among Americans which 1 to individualism include: "Do your own thing. " "I did it my way. " "You"ll have to decide that for yourself. " "You made your bed, now lie in it. " "If you don"t 2 for yourself, no one else will." "Look out for number one. "3 the value they place on individualism is the importance Americans4 . Americans assume that people need some time to themselves or some time alone to think about things or recover their5 . Americans have great difficulty understanding foreigners who always want to be with another person, who6 .If the parents can afford it, each child will have his or her own bedroom. Having one"s own bedroom, 7 , fixes in a person the notion that she is 8 a place of her own where she can be by herself, and 9 . She will have her clothes, her books and so on. These things will be hers and no one else"s. Americans assume that people will have their 10 that might never 11 . Doctors, lawyers, psychologists, and others have 12 confidentiality that are 13 information about their clients" 14 from becoming 15 .American"s 16 can be hard for foreigners to understand. American"s houses, yards and even offices can 17 . Yet in the minds of Americans, there are boundaries that other people are simply 18 cross. When those boundaries are crossed, an American"s body will 19 and his manner will 20 .【点此下载音频文件】1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.B: Listening ComprehensionStatementsDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONL Y 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.【点此下载音频文件】1.A. Now the bottled-water costs 1.5 yuan each.B. Now the bottled-water costs 3 yuan each.C. Now the bottled-water costs 4.5 yuan each.D. Now the bottled-water costs 6 yuan each.2.A. The editor in chief didn"t know that the figures were accurate.B. The editor in chief expressed doubt about the accuracy of the figures.C. The editor in chief questioned the reporter about the accuracy of his article.D. The editor in chief had telephoned someone and requested for a draft report.3.A. We should build more schools to ensure our success.B. Education is the very cause we should continue devoting ourselves to.C. To **petitive in the global economy, we must be ambitious.D. We **mit to our national agenda to **petitive.4.A. They didn"t enjoy the play.B. They only saw the latter half of the play.C. They liked the play.D. They didn"t see the play.5.A. Though sunshine is free, we still need to purchase fuel to operate a solar heating system.B. We need to purchase a solar system before we can use the sunshine.C. If we want to use sunshine for the solar heating system, we must buy fuel first.D. It"s not necessary to buy fuel to run a solar heating system.【点此下载音频文件】6.A. Nuclear energy was expected to substitute electricity totally by the end of 1999.B. Nuclear energy did not produce as much power as the government expected.C. Nuclear energy was used more than electricity in the last two decades.D. Nuclear energy could produce almost the same power as electricity.7.A. We needn"t send Jeffrey to an art school because he is already good at painting.B. We should send Jeffrey to an art school because he has shown great interest in painting.C. We should send Jeffrey to an art school because he is not good at painting.D. We should send Jeffrey to an art school because he is not interested in painting.8.A. Our all schedule will be discussed next Monday and Tuesday.B. The Vice President has more meetings than her assistants do.C. The Vice President and her assistants are not available on Monday and Tuesday.D. The Vice President and her assistants usually have full schedules two days a week.9.A. Only college graduates need to look for a job.B. No matter how difficult it is, college students should at least try twice to hunt for a job.C. College graduates should consider what they want to gain in the job.D. Once you get a job, you will feel superior to others.10.A. **pany will arrange an exhibit for the Science and Technology Week.B. **pany has been upset by the city authorities" final decision.C. We are displeased with the arrangement of the Science and Technology WeekD. We have dissuaded the city authorities from setting up the week"s display.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 ONL Y 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.【点此下载音频文件】1.A. Relaxing at the seashore.B. Visiting her parents.C. Sailing on a boat.D. Preparing for a race.2.A. She was invited only for the weekend.B. The weather was too hot.C. She had an appointment.D. She had schoolwork to do.3.A. She had to, go home.B. She was too tired to continue.C. She had to finish her schoolwork.D. She was thirsty.4.A. She doesn"t know how to swim.B. The water was too deep.C. The water was too cold.D. She didn"t have enough time.Questions 15-18【点此下载音频文件】5.A. To study the problems of local industries.B. To find ways to treat human wastes.C. To investigate the annual catch of fish in the Biramichi River.D. To conduct a study on fishing in the Biramichi River.6.A. Lack of oxygen.B. Overgrowth of water plants.C. Low water level.D. Serious pollution upstream.7.A. They"ll be closed down.B. They"re going to dismiss some of their employees.C. They"ll be moved to other places.D. They have no money to build chemical treatment plants.8.A. Because there were fewer fish in the river.B. Because over-fishing was prohibited.C. Because the local Chamber of Commerce tried preserve fishes.D. Because the local fishing cooperative decided to reduce its catch.【点此下载音频文件】9.A. With a knife.B. On the edge of some metal.C. On some glass.D. On a piece of paper.10.A. How much the cut hurt.B. How deep the cut was.C. How easily he was cut.D. How concerned the woman was.11.A. The amount of skin affected by the cut.B. The cause of the cut.C. The amount of bleeding.D. The number of nerve endings irritated.12.A. Take a pain reliever.B. Let the cut dry out.C. Keep the cut closed.D. Go to a doctor.Questions 23-26【点此下载音频文件】13.A. The advantages of traditional surveying methods.B. Using satellites to communicate with mountain climbers.C. Obtaining new information about a mountain.D. Controlling satellites from the top of a mountain.14.A. To indicate how **municate.B. To show that climbers enjoyed **forts.C. To show that modern telephones can work at high latitude.D. To emphasize how small equipment had become.15.A. Detailed maps from previous studies.B. Recent advances in technology.C. Plenty of funding for the study.D. Experience carrying heavy loads up mountains.16.A. To carry information that would help determine elevation.B. To provide accurate weather reports.C. To relay information from scientists around the worldD. To indicate which route the mountain climbers should take.【点此下载音频文件】17.A. She"s waiting for her father.B. She"s having her bicycle repaired.C. She wanted to surprise John.D. She works there.18.A. To replace his stolen bicycle.B. To begin bicycling to work.C. To join a bicycle club.D. To train for a bicycle race.19.A. Buy a used bicycle.B. Buy a racing bicycle.C. Replace the tires on his bicycle.D. Sell his old bicycle to the shop.20.A. It must be the right height.B. It must have several gears.C. It must have good tires.D. It must be the right weight.C: Listening TranslationSectence TranslationDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONL Y ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.【点此下载音频文件】1. The main light source of the future will almost surely not be a bulb. It might be a table, a wall, or even a fork.2. A record number of Japanese people worked themselves to death last year despite a government campaign to ease the country"s notorious office hours.3. Men who are accused of never listening to women now have an excuse--women"s voices are more difficult for men to listen to than other men"s.4. Just 10 percent of the 30 million Chinese currently suffering from depression are getting proper medical care due to a lack of psychiatrists and social prejudice against mental illness.5. Warning signs became apparent from 1996, as these countries faced **petition from China and Mexico in markets for manufacturing exports.Passage TranslationDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages ONL Y 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.【点此下载音频文件】1. With big handbags becoming a key fashion accessory for working women, health experts are warning they can also become a key health concern. Bags for women have become bigger and heavier as **bine briefcases with handbags and straps have become longer but the extra leverage has many **plaining of neck, shoulder and back problems. So, if a big bag is a fashion accessory, then occasional and symbolic use is fine. If not, then keep it light.2. It found that eating vegetables appears to help keep the brain young and may slow the mental decline sometimes associated with growing old. Older people who ate more than two servings of vegetables daily appeared about five years younger at the end of the six-year study than those who ate few or no vegetables. That may be because they contain healthy amounts of vitamin E, an antioxidant that is believed to help fight chemicals produced by the body that can damage cells.SECTION 2: STUDA SKILLSDirections:In this section, .you-will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions/b/lowing 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 the case of mobile phones, change is everything. Recent research indicates that the mobile phone is changing not only our culture, but our very bodies as well.First, let"s talk about culture. The difference between the mobile phone and its parent, the fixed-line phone, you get whoever answers it.This has several implications. The **mon one, however, and perhaps the thing that has changed our culture forever, is the "meeting" influence. People no longer need to make firm plans about when and where to meet. Twenty years ago, a Friday night would need to be arranged in advance. You needed enough time to allow everyone to get from their place of work to the first meeting place. Now, however, a night out can be arranged on the run. It is no longer "see you there at 8", but "text-me around 8 and we"ll see where we all are".Texting changes people as well. In their paper, "Insights into the Social and Psychological Effects of SMS Text Messaging", two British researchers distinguished between two types of mobile phone users: the "talkers" and the "texters"--those who prefer voice to text message and those who prefer text to voice.They found that the mobile phone"s individuality and privacy gave texters the ability to express a whole new outer personality. Texters were likely to report that their family would be surprised if they were to read their texts. This suggests that texting allowed texters to present a self-image that differed from the one familiar to those who knew them well.Another scientist wrote of the changes that mobiles have brought to body language. There are two kinds that people use while speaking on the phone. There is the "speakeasy": the head is held high, in a self-confident way, chatting away. And there is the "spacemaker": these people focus on themselves and keep out other people.Who can blame them? Phone meetings get cancelled or reformed and camera-phones intrude on people"s privacy. So, it is understandable if your mobile makes you nervous. But perhaps you needn"t worry so much. After all, it is good to talk.1. When people plan to meet nowadays, they ______.A. arrange the meeting place beforehandB. postpone fixing the place till last minuteC. seldom care about when and where to meetD. still love to work out detailed meeting plans2. According to the two British researchers, the social and psychological effect are most likely to be seen on ______.A. talkersB. the "speakeasy"C. the "spacemaker"D. texters3. We can infer from the passage that the texts sent by texters are ______.A. quite revealingB. well writtenC. unacceptable by othersD. shocking to others4. According to the passage, who is afraid of being heard while talking on the mobile? ______A. Talkers.B. The speakeasy.C. The spacemaker.D. Texters.5. An appropriate title for the passage might be ______.A. the SMS effectB. cultural implication of mobile useC. change in the use of the mobileD. body language and the mobile phoneQuestions 6-10A study of art history might be a good way to learn more about a culture than is possible to learn in general history classes. Most typical history courses concentrate on politics, economics, and war. But art history focuses on much more than this because art reflects not only the political values of a people, but also religious beliefs, emotions, and psychology. In addition, information about the daily activities of our ancestors--or of people very different from our own--can be provided by art. In short, art expresses the essential qualities of a time and a place, and a study of it clearly offer us a deeper understanding than can be found in most history books.In history books, objective information about the political life of a country is presented; that is, facts about politics are given, but opinions are not expressed. Art, on the other hand, is subjective: it reflects emotions and opinions. The great Spanish painter Francisco Goya was perhaps the firsttruly "political" artist. In his well-known painting The Third of May 1808, he criticized the Spanish government for its misuse of power over people. Over a hundred years later, symbolic images were used in Pablo Picasso"s Guernica to express the horror of war. Meanwhile, on another continent, the powerful paintings of Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros--as well as the works of Alfredo Ramos Martines--depicted these Mexican artists" deep anger and sadness about social problems.In the same way, art can reflect a culture"s religious beliefs. For hundreds of years in Europe, religious art was almost the only type of art that existed. Churches and other religious buildings were filled with paintings that depicted people and stories from the Bible. Although most people couldn"t read, they could still understand biblical stories in the pictures on church walls. By contrast, one of the main characteristics of art in the Middle East was (and still is) its absence of human and animal images. This reflects the Islamic belief that statues are unholy.6. More can be learned about a culture from a study of art history than general history because art history ______.A. shows us the religious and emotions of a people in addition to political valuesB. provides us with information about the daily activities of people in the pastC. gives us an insight into the essential qualities of a time and a placeD. all of the above7. Art is subjective in that ______.A. a personal and emotional view of history is presented through itB. it can easily rouse our anger or sadness about social problemsC. it will find a ready echo in our heartsD. both B and C8. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? ______A. Unlike Francisco Goya, Pablo and several Mexican artists expressed their political opinions in their paintings.B. History books often reveal **pilers" political views.C. Religious art remained in Europe for centuries the only type of art because most people regarded the Bible as the Holy Book.D. All of the above.9. The passage is mainly discussing ______.A. the difference between general history and art historyB. the making of art historyC. what can we learn from artD. the influence of artists on art history10. It may be concluded from this passage that ______.A. Islamic artists have had to create architectural decorations with images of flowers or geometric formsB. History teachers are more objective than general historyC. It is more difficult to study art history than general historyD. People and stories from the Bible were painted on churches and other buildings in order to popularize the BibleQuestions 11-15For several days I saw little of Mr. Rochester. In the morning he seemed much occupied withbusiness, and in the afternoon gentlemen from the neighbourhood called and sometimes stayed to dine with him. When his foot was well enough, he rode out a great deal.During this time, all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house, when he would sometimes pass me coldly, and sometimes bow and smile. His changes of manner did not offend me, because I saw that I had nothing to do with the cause of them.One evening, several days later, I was invited to talk to Mr. Rochester after dinner. He was sitting in his armchair, and looked not quite so severe, and much less gloomy. There was a smile on his lips, and his eyes were bright, probably with wine. As I was looking at him, he suddenly turned, and asked me, "do you think I"m handsome, Miss Eyre?"The answer somehow slipped from my tongue before I realized it: "No, sir. ""Ah, you really are unusual! You are a quiet, serious little person, but you can be almost rude. " "Sir, I"m sorry. I should have said that beauty doesn"t matter, or something like that.""No, you shouldn"t! I see, you criticize my appearance, and then you stab me in the back! You have honesty and feeling. There are not many girls like you. But perhaps I go too fast. Perhaps you have awful faults to counterbalance your few good points.I thought to myself that he might have too. He seemed to read my mind, and said quickly, ""Yes, you"re right. I have plenty of faults. I went the wrong way when I was twenty-one, and have never found the right path again. I might have been very different. I might have been as good as you, and perhaps wiser. I am not a bad man, take my word for it, but I have done wrong. It wasn"t my character, but circumstances which were to blame. Why do I tell you all this? Because you"re the sort of person people tell their problems and secrets to, because you"re sympathetic and give them hope. "It seemed he had quite a lot to talk to me. He didn"t seem to like to finish the talk quickly, as was the case for the first time."Don"t be afraid of me, Miss Eyre. " He continued. "You don"t relax or laugh very much, perhaps because of the effect Lowood School has had on you. But in time you will be more natural with me, and laugh, and speak freely. You"re like a bird in a cage. When you get out of the cage, you"ll fly very high. Good night. "11. At the beginning Miss Eyre"s impressions of Mr. Rochester were all EXCEPT ______.A. busyB. sociableC. friendlyD. changeable12. In ".... and all my knowledge of him was limited to occasional meetings about the house... " the word about means ______.A. aroundB. onC. outsideD. concerning13. Why did Mr. Rochester say "... and then you stab me in the back!" (the 7th para. ) ______.A. Because Jane had intended to kill him with a knifeB. Because Jane had intended to be more criticalC. Because Jane had regretted having talked to himD. Because Jane had said something else to correct herself14. From what Mr. Rochester told Miss Eyre, we can conclude that he wanted to ______.A. tell her all his troublesB. tell her his life experienceC. change her opinion of himD. change his circumstances15. At the end of the passage, Mr. Rochester sounded ______.A. rudeB. coldC. friendlyD. encouragingQuestions 16-20California is a land of variety and contrast. Almost every type of physical land feature, sort of arctic ice fields and tropical jungles can be found within its borders. Sharply contrasting types of land often lie very close to one another. People living in Bakersfield, for instance, can visit the Pacific Ocean and the coastal plain, the fertile San Joaquin Valley, the arid Mojave Desert, and the high Sierra Nevada, all within a radius of about 100 miles.In other areas it is possible to go snow skiing in the morning and surfing in the evening of the same day, without having to travel long distance.Contrast abounds in California. The highest point in the United States (outside Alaska) is in California, and so is the lowest point (including Alaska). Mount Whitney, 14,494 feet above sea level, is separated from Death Valley, 282 feet below sea level, by a distance of only 100 miles. The two areas have a difference in altitude of almost three miles. California has deep, clear mountain lakes like Lake Tahoe, the deepest in the country, but it also has shallow, salty desert lakes. It has Lake Tulainyo, 12,020 feet above sea level, and the lowest lake in the country, the Salton Sea, 236 feet below sea level Some of its lakes, like Owens Lake in Death Valley, are not lakes at all.. they are dried-up lake beds. In addition to mountains, lakes, valleys, deserts, and plateaus, California has its Pacific coastline, stretching longer than the coastlines of Oregon and **bined.16. Which of the following is the lowest point in the United States? ______A. Lake Tulainyo.B. Mojave desert.C. Death Valley.D. The Salton Sea.17. Where is the highest point in the United States located? ______A. Lake Tahoe.B. Sierra Nevada.C. Mount Whitney.D. Alaska.18. How far away is Death Valley from Mount Whitney? ______A. About 3 miles.B. Only 100 miles.C. 282 feet.D. 14,494 feet.19. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as being within a radius of about 100 miles of Bakersfield? ______A. The Pacific Ocean.B. San Joaquin Valley.C. Mojave Desert.D. Oregon and Washington.20. Which statement best demonstrates that California is a land of variety and contrast? ______A. The highest lake in California is Lake Tulainyo.B. It is possible to go surfing and snow skiing in some parts of California without having to travel long distance.C. Sierra Nevada, San Joaquin Valley, Mojave Desert and the Pacific Ocean all lie within a radius of about 100 miles.D. Owens Lake, in Death Valley, is not really a lake at all.Questions 21-25Once it was possible to define male and female roles easily by the division of labor. Men worked outside the home and earned the income to support their families, while women cooked the meals and took care of the home and the children. These roles were firmly fixed for most people, and there was not much opportunity for women to exchange their roles. But by the middle of this century, men"s and women"s roles were becoming less firmly fixed.In the 1950s, economic and social success was the goal of the typical American. But in the 1960s a new force developed called the counterculture. The people involved in this movement did not value the middle-class American goals. The counterculture presented men and women with new role choices. Taking more interest in childcare, men began to share child-raising tasks with their wives. In fact, some young men and women moved to communal homes or farms where the economic and childcare responsibilities were shared equally by both sexes. In addition, many Americans did not value the traditional male role of soldier. Some young men refused to be drafted as soldiers to fight in the war in Vietnam.In terms of numbers, the counterculture was not a very large group of people. But its influence spread to many parts of American society. Working men of all classes began to change their economic and social patterns. Industrial workers and business executives alike cut down on "overtime" work so that they could spend more leisure time with their families. Some doctors, lawyers, and teachers turned away from high paying situations to practice their professions in poorer neighborhoods.In the 1970s, the feminist movement, or women"s liberation, produced additional economic and social changes. Women of all ages and at all levels of society were entering the work force in greater numbers. Most of them still took traditional women"s jobs as public school teaching, nursing, and secretarial work. But some women began to enter traditionally male occupations: police work, banking, dentistry, and construction work. Women were asking for equal work, and equal opportunities for promotion.Today the experts generally agree that important changes are taking place in the roles of men and women. Naturally, there are difficulties in adjusting to these transformations.21. Which of the following best express the main idea of Paragraph 1? ______A. Women usually worked outside the home for wages.B. Men and women"s roles were easily exchanged in the past.C. Men"s roles at home were more firmly fixed than women"s.D. Men and women"s roles were usually quite separated in the past.22. Which sentence best expresses the main idea of Paragraph 2? ______A. The first sentence.B. The second and the third sentences.C. The fourth sentence.D. The last sentence.23. In the passage the author proposes that the counter-culture ______.A. destroyed the United StatesB. transformed some American valuesC. was not important in the United StatesD. brought people more leisure time with their families24. It could be inferred from the passage that ______.。

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上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试模拟35(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)Certain phrases one commonly hears among Americans which 1 to individualism include: "Do your own thing. " "I did it my way. " "You"ll have to decide that for yourself. " "You made your bed, now lie in it. " "If you don"t 2 for yourself, no one else will." "Look out for number one. "3 the value they place on individualism is the importance Americans4 . Americans assume that people need some time to themselves or some time alone to think about things or recover their5 . Americans have great difficulty understanding foreigners who always want to be with another person, who6 .If the parents can afford it, each child will have his or her own bedroom. Having one"s own bedroom, 7 , fixes in a person the notion that she is 8 a place of her own where she can be by herself, and 9 . She will have her clothes, her books and so on. These things will be hers and no one else"s. Americans assume that people will have their 10 that might never 11 . Doctors, lawyers, psychologists, and others have 12 confidentiality that are 13 information about their clients"14 from becoming 15 .American"s 16 can be hard for foreigners to understand. American"s houses, yards and even offices can 17 . Yet in the minds of Americans, there are boundaries that other people are simply 18 cross. When those boundaries are crossed, an American"s body will 19 and his manner will 20 . Certain phrases one commonly hears among Americans which 1 to individualism include: "Do your own thing. " "I did it my way. " "You"ll have to decide that for yourself. " "You made your bed, now lie in it. " "If you don"t 2 for yourself, no one else will." "Look out for number one. "3 the value they place on individualism is the importance Americans4 . Americans assume that people need some time to themselves or some time alone to think about things or recover their5 . Americans have great difficulty understanding foreigners who always want to be with another person, who6 .If the parents can afford it, each child will have his or her own bedroom. Having one"s own bedroom, 7 , fixes in a person the notion that she is 8 a place of her own where she can be by herself, and 9 . She will have her clothes, her books and so on. These things will be hers and no one else"s. Americans assume that people will have their 10 that might never 11 . Doctors, lawyers, psychologists, and others have 12 confidentiality that are 13 information about their clients"14 from becoming 15 .American"s 16 can be hard for foreigners to understand. American"s houses, yards and even offices can 17 . Yet in the minds of Americans, there are boundaries that other people are simply 18 cross. When those boundaries are crossed, an American"s body will 19 and his manner will 20 .（分数：30.00）解析：capture their devotion [解析] 1-20Certain phrases one commonly hears among Americans which capture their devotion to individualism include. "Do your own thing. " "I did it my way. " "You"ll have to decide that for yourself. " "You made your bed, now lie in it. " "If you don"t look out for yourself, no one else will. " "Look out for number one. "Closely associated with the value they place on individualism is the importance Americans assign to privacy . Americans assume that people need some time to themselves or some time alone to think about things or recover their spent psychological energy . Americans have great difficulty understanding foreigners who always want to be with another person, who dislike being alone .If the parents can afford it, each child will have his or her own bedroom. Having one"s own bedroom, even as an infant , fixes in a person the notion that she is entitled to a place of her own where she can be by herself, and keep her possessions . She will have her clothes, her books and so on. These things will be hers and no one else"s. Americans assume that people will have their private thoughts that might never be shared with anyone . Doctors, lawyers, psychologists, and others have rules governing confidentiality that are intended to prevent information about their clients" personal situations from becoming known to others .American"s attitude about privacy can be hard for foreigners to understand. American"s houses, yards and even offices can seem open and inviting . Yet in the minds of Americans, there are boundaries that other people are simply not supposed to cross. When those boundaries are crossed, an American"s body will visibly stiffen and his manner will become cool and aloof .解析：look out解析：Closely associated with解析：assign to privacy解析：spent psychological energy解析：dislike being alone解析：even as an infant解析：entitled to解析：keep her possessions解析：private thoughts解析：be shared with anyone解析：rules governing解析：intended to prevent解析：personal situations解析：known to others解析：attitude about privacy解析：seem open and inviting解析：not supposed to解析：visibly stiffen解析：become cool and aloof三、B: Listening Comprehension(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Statements(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.00）A.Now the bottled-water costs 1.5 yuan each.B.Now the bottled-water costs 3 yuan each.C.Now the bottled-water costs 4.5 yuan each. √D.Now the bottled-water costs 6 yuan each.解析：[解析]The bottled-water prices have skyrocketed due to the pollution of the lake. Last week it was 1.5 yuan per bottle, but now it costs triple as much.A.The editor in chief didn"t know that the figures were accurate.B.The editor in chief expressed doubt about the accuracy of the figures. √C.The editor in chief questioned the reporter about the accuracy of his article.D.The editor in chief had telephoned someone and requested for a draft report.解析：[解析]The editor in chief called in question the accuracy of the figures in the draft report of the financial news.A.We should build more schools to ensure our success.cation is the very cause we should continue devoting ourselves to. √C.To remain competitive in the global economy, we must be ambitious.D.We must commit to our national agenda to remain competitive.解析：[解析]To remain competitive in the global economy, we must build on the success of such schools and commit to an ambitious national agenda for education.A.They didn"t enjoy the play.B.They only saw the latter half of the play.C.They liked the play.D.They didn"t see the play. √解析：[解析]Tom and Amy went to the Grand Theater on Saturday, but they went away only half way through.A.Though sunshine is free, we still need to purchase fuel to operate a solar heating system.B.We need to purchase a solar system before we can use the sunshine.C.If we want to use sunshine for the solar heating system, we must buy fuel first.D.It"s not necessary to buy fuel to run a solar heating system. √解析：[解析]There is no need to purchase fuel to operate a solar heating system because sunshine is free to everyone.（分数：5.00）A.Nuclear energy was expected to substitute electricity totally by the end of 1999.B.Nuclear energy did not produce as much power as the government expected. √C.Nuclear energy was used more than electricity in the last two decades.D.Nuclear energy could produce almost the same power as electricity.解析：[解析]The government once thought that we would be getting 20% of our electricity from nuclear energy by the 1980s, but nuclear energy still produced only about 12% of our power of 1999.A.We needn"t send Jeffrey to an art school because he is already good at painting.B.We should send Jeffrey to an art school because he has shown great interest in painting. √C.We should send Jeffrey to an art school because he is not good at painting.D.We should send Jeffrey to an art school because he is not interested in painting.解析：[解析]As Jeffrey is really interested in the painting, why don"t we send him to an art school?A.Our all schedule will be discussed next Monday and Tuesday.B.The Vice President has more meetings than her assistants do.C.The Vice President and her assistants are not available on Monday and Tuesday. √D.The Vice President and her assistants usually have full schedules two days a week.解析：[解析]The Vice President and her assistants have a full schedule with a series of meetings next Monday and Tuesday.A.Only college graduates need to look for a job.B.No matter how difficult it is, college students should at least try twice to hunt for a job.C.College graduates should consider what they want to gain in the job. √D.Once you get a job, you will feel superior to others.解析：[解析]College graduates should by all means hunt for a job. But they should first think over what they really want to get.A.Our company will arrange an exhibit for the Science and Technology Week. √B.Our company has been upset by the city authorities" final decision.C.We are displeased with the arrangement of the Science and Technology WeekD.We have dissuaded the city authorities from setting up the week"s display.解析：[解析]Our company had decided to set up a display for the city"s forthcoming Science and Technology Week.五、Talks and Conversations(总题数：5，分数：20.00)Questions 11-14Questions 11-14（分数：4.00）A.Relaxing at the seashore. √B.Visiting her parents.C.Sailing on a boat.D.Preparing for a race.解析：[解析] 11-14M: Hey, Karen. Looks like you got some sun this weekend.W: Yeah, I guess so. I spent the weekend at the beach.M: Oh yeah? That"s great! Where did you stay?W: Some friends of my parents live out there and they invited me for as long as I wanted to stay. M: So what are you doing back here already?W: Oh, I have a paper I need to work on, and I just couldn"t do any serious studying at the beach. M: I don"t blame you. So what did you do out there... I mean besides lie out in the sun, obviously? W: I jogged up and down the beach and I played some volleyball. You know, I never realized how hard it is to run on sand. I couldn"t even get through a whole game before I had to sit down. It"s much easier to run in the wet sand near the water.M: Not to mention cooler. Did you go swimming?W: I wanted to, but they said the water isn"t warm enough for that until a couple months from now, so I just waded in up to my knees.M: It all sounds so relaxing. I wish I could get away to the beach like that.W: It looks like you could use it. Don"t tell me you spent the weekend in the library again. Q. 11. How did the woman spend last weekend?A.She was invited only for the weekend.B.The weather was too hot.C.She had an appointment.D.She had schoolwork to do. √解析：[解析]Q. Why did the woman come home so soon?A.She had to, go home.B.She was too tired to continue. √C.She had to finish her schoolwork.D.She was thirsty.解析：[解析]Q. Why did the woman have to stop playing in the volleyball game?A.She doesn"t know how to swim.B.The water was too deep.C.The water was too cold. √D.She didn"t have enough time.解析：[解析]Q. Why didn"t the woman go swimming?Questions 15-18Questions 15-18（分数：4.00）A.To study the problems of local industries.B.To find ways to treat human wastes.C.To investigate the annual catch of fish in the Biramichi River.D.To conduct a study on fishing in the Biramichi River. √解析：[解析] 15-18There are some serious problems in the Biramichi River. The local chamber of commerce, which represents the industry in the area, hired me as a consultant to do a one year study on fishing in the Biramichi River and write a report for them. This is my report:One of the major problems in the Biramichi River is that the level of oxygen in the water is too low. Several chemicals have displaced the oxygen. This chemical pollution has two sources: the factories which dump polluted water directly into the river and the local community which dumps untreated human wastes into the river. The local town government has already spent 2 million dollars on waste water treatment projects, but it will cost another 27 million to complete the projects. It will take at least 15 years for the town to collect enough revenue from taxes to complete these projects. The factories here employ 17,000 people in an area where there is very little alternative employment. It is not economically practical to close or relocate the factories. Also the factories cannot afford to finance chemical treatment plants by themselves. Another problem is that the members of the Biramichi fishing cooperative are overfishing. Fishes are caught when they are on the way upstream to lay eggs. Consequently, not enough fish are left to reproduce in large number. The members of cooperative say that they had already reduced their annual catch by 50 percent. However, my studies indicate that they took fewer fish because there were fewer fish to catch, not because they were trying to preserve fishes.Q. 15. What was the speaker assigned to do in the past year?ck of oxygen. √B.Overgrowth of water plants.C.Low water level.D.Serious pollution upstream.解析：[解析]Q. What is one of the problems in the Biramichi River?A.They"ll be closed down.B.They"re going to dismiss some of their employees.C.They"ll be moved to other places.D.They have no money to build chemical treatment plants. √解析：[解析]Q. What does the passage tell us about the factories along the river?A.Because there were fewer fish in the river. √B.Because over-fishing was prohibited.C.Because the local Chamber of Commerce tried preserve fishes.D.Because the local fishing cooperative decided to reduce its catch.解析：[解析]Q. Why was the annual catch of fish in the Biramichi River reduced according to the speaker? Questions 19-22Questions 19-22（分数：4.00）A.With a knife.B.On the edge of some metal.C.On some glass.D.On a piece of paper. √解析：[解析] 19-22M: Ow! That hurts!W: What happened? Did you cut yourself?M: Yes--on the edge of this paper. How can such a little cut hurt so much? I"m not even bleeding, but my finger really hurts.W: You know, I read something about that. It turns out that a little cut on a finger can hurt a lot more than a big cut somewhere else.M: why? That doesn"t make any sense.W: Actually, it does. There are more nerve endings in your hands than almost anywhere else in the body, and it"s the nerve endings that allow you to feel pain.M: I guess that"s true.W: Also, a little cut like yours won"t damage the nerve endings, just irritate them. If they were damaged, you"d feel less pain, but the wound could be more serious.M: So I suppose I should be happy my finger hurts so much?W: Right. Now go get yourself a bandage.M: Why? You just told me it"s not serious.W: It"s not, but it does seem to be bothering you. Putting a bandage over the cut will keep the skin from drying and will help keep the skin together. If the skin stays together, the nerve endings won"t be exposed, and the cut will hurt less.Q. 19. How did the man cut himself?A.How much the cut hurt. √B.How deep the cut was.C.How easily he was cut.D.How concerned the woman was.解析：[解析]Q. What surprised the man?A.The amount of skin affected by the cut.B.The cause of the cut.C.The amount of bleeding.D.The number of nerve endings irritated. √解析：[解析]Q. According to the woman, what determines how painful a cut is?A.Take a pain reliever.B.Let the cut dry out.C.Keep the cut closed. √D.Go to a doctor.解析：[解析]Q. What advice does the woman give the man?Questions 23-26Questions 23-26（分数：4.00）A.The advantages of traditional surveying methods.ing satellites to communicate with mountain climbers.C.Obtaining new information about a mountain. √D.Controlling satellites from the top of a mountain.解析：[解析] 23-26Not long ago, some of you may have read about a team of mountain-climbing scientists who helped to recalculate the elevation of the highest mountain in the world: Mr. Everest. Of course, the elevation of Mt. Everest was determined many years ago, using traditional surveying methods. Butthese scientists wanted to make a more precise measurement using a new method that takes advantage of recent advances in technology. It"s called the Global Positioning System. The Global Positioning System uses 24 satellites that circle the Earth. Each of these satellites is constantly sending out signals. And each signal contains important information that can be used to determine the longitude, latitude, and elevation of any point on the Earth"s surface. Well, in order to use this system to calculate Mt. Everest"s elevation, scientists needed to put a special receiver on its summit to receive signals from the satellites. The problem with this was that, in the past, the receivers were much too heavy for climbers to carry. But now these receivers have been reduced to about the size and weight of a hand-held telephone, so climbers were able to take a receiver to the top of Everest and, from there, to access the satellite system signals that would allow them to determine the precise elevation. And it turns out that the famous peak is actually a few feet higher than was previously thought.Q. 23. What is the talk mainly about?A.To indicate how climbers communicate.B.To show that climbers enjoyed many comforts.C.To show that modern telephones can work at high latitude.D.To emphasize how small equipment had become. √解析：[解析]Q. Why does the speak mention a hand-held telephone?A.Detailed maps from previous studies.B.Recent advances in technology. √C.Plenty of funding for the study.D.Experience carrying heavy loads up mountains.解析：[解析]Q. According to the talk, what probably contributed most to the success of the new study of Mount Everest?A.To carry information that would help determine elevation. √B.To provide accurate weather reports.C.To relay information from scientists around the worldD.To indicate which route the mountain climbers should take.解析：[解析]Q. In the study described, how were satellites" signals used?Questions 27-30Questions 27-30（分数：4.00）A.She"s waiting for her father.B.She"s having her bicycle repaired.C.She wanted to surprise John.D.She works there. √解析：[解析] 27-30W: Hi, John!M: Oh. Hi, Laura. What"re you doing here?W: Uh... I"m usually here on weekends. It"s my dad"s shop. So... you"re looking for a bike? M: Yeah. Now that the weather"s warming up, I thought I"d get some exercise--instead of taking the bus all the time.W: Well, you came to the right place. Do you know what you"d like?M: Well, I don"t want a racer or a touring bike or anything. Mostly I"ll just be using it to get me back and forth from work.W: How far is that?M: About four miles.W: Are there a lot of hills on the way?M: Some, I guess. But... uh... maybe I should just tell you up front that I"ve only got a hundred and fifty dollars. Can I get anything decent for that?W: Well, you"re not going to get anything top-of-the-line--but we do have a few trade-ins in the back that are in good condition.M: That sounds good.W: And you"re right, for the kind of riding you"re going to be doing, the most important thing is comfort. You want to make sure it"s the right height for you. Follow me and I"ll show you what we"ve got.Q. 27. Why is Laura at the bicycle shop?A.To replace his stolen bicycle.B.To begin bicycling to work. √C.To join a bicycle club.D.To train for a bicycle race.解析：[解析]Q. Why does John want to buy a bicycle?A.Buy a used bicycle. √B.Buy a racing bicycle.C.Replace the tires on his bicycle.D.Sell his old bicycle to the shop.解析：[解析]Q. What does Laura suggest that John do?A.It must be the right height. √B.It must have several gears.C.It must have good tires.D.It must be the right weight.解析：[解析]Q. What does Laura say is most important about a bike?六、C: Listening Translation(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Sectence Translation(总题数：1，分数：20.00)（分数：20.00）(1).The main light source of the future will almost surely not be a bulb. It might be a table,a wall, or even a fork.（分数：4.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：()解析：几乎可以肯定地说，未来的主要光源不再会是灯泡，而可能是桌子、墙壁，甚至是餐叉。