2015年3月中级口译(笔试)真题

[真题] 2015年3月中级口译(笔试)真题

SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST A: Spot Dictation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.

Good afternoon! The topic for today′s lecture is "The ′Click and Go′ Generation" which, of course, refers to today′s teenagers. As you can __1__, we used to have just one telephone and one TV in the living room, and there was no such thing as__2__. Nowadays, all those items can be found in most teenagers′ bedrooms. Teens can have __3__behind closed doors, and they can turn the TV on to__4__. If they are curious, they will use the Internet to explore places they never imagined existed, get __5__, and talk to people far away. Having this equipment in their own rooms means__6__for the kids.

As a result, many parents complain that teenagers are becoming too individualistic and__7__from the family. On the other hand, teenagers think that parents should__8__their privacy. Psychologists say that if the teens__9__, parents should just keep on knocking. Parents have__10__who their sons and daughters are with and what they are doing. But parents must be__11__, too. Some parents are very strict and try to__12__their kids. But in the end, that doesn′t work, because it makes teens__13__. The more unhappy teenagers are, the more they want to be__14__. Some may even turn to the Internet and give up all__15__with family members and live in cyberspace.

Today′s teenagers may be "__16__," but they are also the most educated, and the most globally aware, generation. They realize the importance of studying and__17__. If you ask teenagers today about the future, most of them will tell you that they are__18__. But teenagers will be teenagers. I once asked a teenager why he__19__his parents said and why he was behaving__20__, His answer was, "It′s my job. I′m a teenager. "

[听力原文]

Good afternoon! The topic for today′s lecture is "The ′Click and Go′Generation" which, of course, refers to today′s teenagers. As you can

recall, we used to have just one telephone and one TV in the living room, and there was no such thing as a home computer. Nowadays, all those items can be found in most teenagers′ bedrooms. Teens can have private conversations behind closed doors, and they can turn the TV on to any channel they like. If they are curious, they will use the Internet to explore places they never imagined existed, get a lot of information, and talk to people far away. Having this equipment in their own rooms means an increase in privacy for the kids. As a result, many parents complain that teenagers are becoming too individualistic and too isolated from the family. On the other hand, teenagers think that parents should respect their privacy. Psychologists say that if the teens lock their bedroom door, parents should just keep on knocking. Parents have the right to know who their sons and daughters are with and what they are doing. But parents must be flexible, too. Some parents are very strict and try to keep control of their kids. But in the end, that doesn′t work, because it makes teens rebellious and unhappy. The more unhappy teenagers are, the more they want to be left alone. Some may even turn to the Internet and give up all social encounters with family members and live in cyberspace.

Today′s teenagers may be "click and go," but they are also the most educated, and the most globally aware, generation. They realize the importance of studying and getting a job. If you ask teenagers today about the future, most of them will tell you that they are optimistic. But teenagers will be teenagers. I once asked a teenager why he questioned everything his parents said and why he was behaving like such an idiot. His answer was, "It′s my job. I′m a teenager. "

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recall

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a home computer

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private conversations 详细解答：

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any channel they like 详细解答：

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a lot of information 详细解答：

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an increase in privacy 详细解答：

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too isolated

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respect

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lock their bedroom door

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the right to know

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第11题：

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flexible

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keep control of their kids. 详细解答：

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rebellious and unhappy.

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left alone.

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第15题：

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social encounters

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第16题：

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"click and go,"

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getting a job.

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第18题：

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optimistic.

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questioned everything

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like such an idiot

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B: Listening Comprehension Statements Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

第21题：

A.Michael has been abroad for two years, so he speaks English very well.

B.Michael has not studied English and he cannot speak it.

C.In spite of his having studied English for years, Michael cannot speak it well.

D.Michael has studied English for two years and he speaks it very well.

参考答案：D

[听力原文]Michael has put all his spare time into his foreign language training. Though he has only studied English for two years, he speaks it very well.

第22题：

A.I′m expecting a business phone call at the moment.

B.I′m meeting a client at the cafeteria at the moment.

C.I′ll use the phone over there at the cafeteria.

D.I cannot wait much longer to join my colleagues at the cafeteria.

参考答案：A

[听力原文]All my colleagues are going over to the cafeteria now, but I cannot. I′m waiting for a phone call from a client of mine.

第23题：

A.My letter contained important information.

B.My letter may not be found in the insurance company.

C.The insurance company would reply to my letter very soon.

D.The insurance company would deal with my claim.

参考答案：D

[听力原文]The insurance company acknowledged receiving my letter, saying that they are going to settle my claim very soon.

第24题：

A.You should wait to join those sports clubs.

B.The heat wave will probably continue.

C.Don′t worry. It will be cool very soon.

D.I keep on jogging despite the hot weather.

参考答案：B

[听力原文]If this hot weather keeps up, you′d better stay away from outdoor activities. Autumn is still a long way off, you know.

第25题：

A.We should stand while watching television.

B.We all need to exercise to stay healthy.

C.We walk every day on the sports ground.

D.We eat too much unhealthy food.

参考答案：B

[听力原文]I think television is unhealthy for us. We sit around too much. Do we play sports every day? Well, most of us walk very short distance and do little exercise!

A.For years books were cheaper during Christmas.

B.Books were too cheap to buy as Christmas presents.

C.People used to buy books as Christmas gifts.

D.People preferred to read books at Christmas.

参考答案：C

[听力原文]Over fifty years ago books were among the cheapest things you could buy and the expenditure of a dollar or two at Christmas solved all your gift problems.

第27题：

A.Bilingual language acquisition can start when a child is 5 years old.

B.Generally speaking, language learning should begin as early as possible.

C.The best time for a child to have formal language courses is at

5 years of age.

D.A person may have language problems if not exposed to it at the age of 5.

参考答案：A

[听力原文]Generally, between the age of five and seven, a child will master two or more languages if the child is exposed to those languages equally and has comparable experiences in them.

第28题：

A.The maximum noise that our human ears can put up with is 140 decibels.

B.It is advisable to listen to some rock music when an airplane is taking off.

C.You may damage your hearing if you often attend a live rock concert.

D.You should avoid taking a jet plane if you have chronic hearing problems.

参考答案：C

[听力原文]Listening to noise above 140 decibels, such as a jet taking off close by, can result in hearing loss. The same is true with listening to a live rock concert once or twice a week.

A.In London, people earn ￡3,000 per month on average.

B.In Britain, good looks often lead to higher income.

C.Students in London are expected to pay more tuition fees.

D.If you have B average in college, you′re eligible for the scholarship.

参考答案：B

[听力原文]A survey conducted by a London University claims that on average Britons with unattractive appearance earn ￡3,000 less than their better-looking colleagues.

第30题：

A.The promotions and higher salaries bring increased responsibilities.

B.Employees have more opportunities to be promoted in government agencies.

C.Businesses and government agencies are reluctant to promote their employees.

D.There are more applications from employees once a higher position becomes vacant.

参考答案：A

[听力原文]Some businesses or government agencies provide employees with the opportunities to progress to higher positions with higher salaries. The higher position an individual occupies, the more responsibilities it brings.

Talks and Conversations Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

[听力原文]

Jane: Hello. Jane speaking.

Steve: Hi, Jane, it′s Steve here. Would you do me a favor?

Jane: Well, it all depends, Steve. What do you want me to do? Steve: Could you lend me your car?

Jane: You want to borrow my car?

Steve: You see, Jane, I′m taking this girl to the country club on Saturday night. It′s our first date, and I want to impress her. Jane: Erm I don′t think it′s polite to drive someone else′s car to impress a girl. Besides, you are not covered by the insurance of my car.

Steve: I know. The thing is that my car is in the garage. I had a mild bump yesterday, but that wasn′t my fault. The other driver didn′t stop at the traffic light.

Jane: What a pity. I′ve got a better idea, Steve. How about getting a car from the Car Rental? I′ve got their phone number, if you want. Steve: OK. One more thing. Would you care to lend me some money for gas?

Jane: No way. You can always use your credit card.

第31题：

A.To pick up something in the garage.

B.To impress a girl on a date.

C.To take the woman for a ride.

D.To spend the weekend in the countryside.

参考答案：B

[听力原文]Why does Steve need a car?

第32题：

A.He lent it to a friend of his.

B.He left it in the country club.

C.It was stolen while parked along the roadside.

D.It was involved in a traffic accident.

参考答案：D

[听力原文]What happened to the man′s own car?

第33题：

A.Rent a car.

B.Open an account.

C.Pay for their first date.

D.Take the car to the insurance company.

参考答案：A

[听力原文]What is the woman′s suggestion?

第34题：

A.She has two cars available.

B.She needs some money to buy gas.

C.She is not impressed by the car.

D.She is unwilling to lend her car.

参考答案：D

[听力原文]Which of the following is TRUE about the woman?

[听力原文]

I work for a beer distributing company. A secondary business we own is

a carpet company. One Friday, I was trying to buy a carpet for my own personal use in a rental property. Julie is the salesperson I had to deal with to get this carpets. I met her on Friday at 4 : 00 P. M. in her office. We spent an hour talking about what party she was going to, what she was going to do this weekend, and so on. We only briefly talked about the purpose of my visit, which was to purchase a carpet. At first, this drove me a little crazy because I wanted to get the carpet and get out of there.

An hour later, we went down to the showroom to look at some carpet. I agreed to one of the first carpets I looked at, and then we proceeded to talk about everything but purchasing the carpet. She was really nice. It was like we had known each other all our lives.

We finally agreed on a very low price, and it was a done deal. Well almost. After we agreed on the price, she said, "Oh, by the way. You only need sixty square yards, but you have to buy the whole roll to get it at that price. " There was about seventy-two square yards in the roll. I agreed to everything she said. When I got home and started thinking about it, I realized I had bought more than I really needed and I had actually paid more.

第35题：

A.To sell some beer.

B.To purchase a carpet.

C.To arrange a party.

D.To plan a weekend visit.

参考答案：B

[听力原文]For what purpose did the speaker meet Julie in her office?

第36题：

A.A couple of minutes.

B.Half an hour.

C.About sixty minutes.

D.Over seventy minutes.

参考答案：C

[听力原文]How long had the speaker stayed in Julie′s office?

第37题：

A.A secretary.

B.A bartender.

C.A consultant.

D.A salesperson.

参考答案：D

[听力原文]What was Julie′s occupation?

第38题：

A.She had bought more than necessary.

B.She had known Julie all her life.

C.She took a long time choosing the right carpet.

D.She was familiar with the carpet industry.

参考答案：A

[听力原文]Which of the following is TRUE about the speaker?

[听力原文]

W: So, what do you think is going to happen with this South African contract then?

M: You mean the investment project? You know, something tells me we′re not going to get it.

W: Oh, really? What makes you think that? It′s not like you to be so pessimistic.

M: Well, for one thing, I mean the last bidding; we′ve gone in way too higher. My guess is that they′ll accept a lower tender.

W: Mm. By the way, have some more lobster—there′s plenty of it in this dinner party, and it′s so delicious.

M: Thanks. I think it′s one of the best dinner parties I′ve attended for years. I enjoy, in particular, those wonderful seafood.

W: Me too. Going back to the contract, I don′t reckon price is really the issue.

M: No? W: No. I mean, we′re talking long-term here. This is a seven-year project, maybe longer. So, reliability is what they′ll be looking for, if you ask me. They′ll pay more for that.

M: You′ve got to be joking. This is one of the most price-sensitive markets in the world. The way I see it, we′ll be doing well just to get part of the contract. They′ll probably get a local firm in to do the main work.

W: Hm, well, that′s bad news.

第39题：

A.In a seafood store.

B.In a local factory.

C.At a conference meeting.

D.At a dinner party.

参考答案：D

[听力原文]Where is this conversation most probably taxing place?

第40题：

A.An investment contract.

B.A seafood menu.

C.The best dinner party.

D.The price-sensitive market.

参考答案：A

[听力原文]What are the man and the woman talking about?

第41题：

A.They should bid a higher price for it.

B.They are not going to get the contract.

C.It is one of the best by far.

D.It lasts for too long a period.

参考答案：B

[听力原文]What does the man think about the investment project?

第42题：

A.Time.

B.Price.

C.Reliability.

D.Sensitivity.

参考答案：C

[听力原文]According to the woman, what is the most important factor in the investment?

[听力原文]

Now I know you′re all curious about this place and you want to enjoy yourselves. That′s OK. I don′t want to spoil your fun, and it′s my duty to tell how to avoid putting yourselves and your property at risk. For all the girls here, if you′re in the bar or disco then make very sure that your handbag or purse is where you can keep an eye on it. Not on the floor or on another chair. If you want to dance, ask a friend to take care of it or take it with you.

Um, for the gentlemen; don′t walk around with your wallet stuck in the back pocket of your trousers. It′s easy meat for a pick-pocket, believe me. As you are all foreigners here, don′t carry a lot of cash with you and the same goes for passports, identity cards and other important documents. For your own personal security, it′s always better to go home by bus or taxi if it′s late. If you have to walk home late at night go with some friends. If you′re alone, stick to well-lit areas. Should you see a group of people looking for trouble, cross over the road and, if you really think someone is going to bother you, bang on

the door of the nearest house and ask for help. Oh, another word of warning: Don′t hitch lifts. It′s asking for trouble. If a car stops to ask for information, just keep well clear of the door so you can see what the people want. This isn′t a dangerous town if you′re sensible.

To close, I just want to say that in this country it is illegal to carry a knife, spray or anything that can be used as a weapon, even if it′s for self-defense.

第43题：

A.Describing types of crimes.

B.Giving warnings against crimes.

C.Telling people that it is a dangerous town.

D.Showing the authorities′ determination to fight against crimes.

参考答案：B

[听力原文]What is this talk mainly about?

第44题：

A.It is likely to be stolen.

B.It becomes a dog′s meat.

C.It can alert the police when hit.

D.It helps identify the owner.

参考答案：A

[听力原文]According to the man, what would happen to a wallet stuck in the back of one′s trousers?

第45题：

A.People who live in the town.

B.Recently arrived immigrants.

C.Young students.

D.Foreign tourists.

参考答案：D

[听力原文]What kind of people is the man talking to?

第46题：

A.Taking a bus.

B.Hiring a taxi.

C.Asking for a lift.

D.Going together with others.

参考答案：C

[听力原文]When you go home late at night, which of the following things are you advised NOT to do?

[听力原文]

W: Hi, Brown. I′d like to get your opinion about the news.

M: OK. Well, I get most of my news on the Internet, but I read papers, too.

W: And what do you think about the news in the newspaper?

M: What I notice about the papers is that the news is really depressing, especially the main stories—you have bombings, and accidents, and people killing people. I find more and more that the news in the United States is getting focused on negative things. It′s always a disaster of some sort.

W: So you think it′s very negative.

M: Yeah, and there′s something else. I like to read about international news, but it seems that people here aren′t really that interested in it. I read somewhere, I can′t remember—that it′s a prestige thing, to cover the international news.

W: And you don′t think people in the United States like international news?

M: No. I don′t. But because I′ve lived in so many countries around the world, I am interested in international news. The news in Korea is from everywhere—the United States, Europe, Japan, China. Anyway, what I like about newspapers are the arts and culture sections. And the human interest stories, which can be really uplifting. I like to read about people. For example, there was a story about some crime in the park, but now they′re examining that case again, and it turns out that the five young people who they thought did it might be innocent, actually. It was shocking that the judicial system had failed in the beginning, but I′m glad they finally found out that those young people were innocent.

W: So you liked that story.

M: Yeah, I mean, that kind of news, people could actually read it and feel positive, like you could really improve the system, or whatever—compared to news that′s depressing and you feel helpless—you can′t do anything about it.

第47题：

A.The news is not very interesting.

B.The news is uplifting.

C.The news is largely positive.

D.The news is really depressing.

参考答案：D

[听力原文]What′s Brown′s opinion about the news in the newspaper?

第48题：

A.Because he likes to know more about foreign cultures.

B.Because he is going to work in other countries soon.

C.Because he has lived in many countries in the world.

D.Because his job is closely linked with this type of news.

参考答案：C

[听力原文]Why is Brown interested in international news?

第49题：

A.Arts and culture.

B.International news.

C.Crime investigation.

D.Human interest stories.

参考答案：C

[听力原文]Brown likes several sections in newspapers. Which of the following is NOT one of these sections?

第50题：

A.The Internet is his main source of news.

B.The news of disasters is of special interest to him.

C.He is getting more and more focused on negative things.

D.He gets most of his news from the newspapers.

参考答案：A

[听力原文]Which of the following statements is TRUE about Brown?

C: Listening Translation Sectence Translation Directions:

In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

第51题：

_________

参考答案：

澳大利亚有成百万上千万头羊。据说每位国民人均三头羊。在澳大利亚，每年生产成千吨的羊毛。大城市的居民饱受噪音的困扰。每天汽车，机器，电视和扩音喇叭等的声音冲击着他们的耳朵。

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[听力原文]Australia has millions of sheep. They say there are three sheep for each inhabitant of the country. Thousands of tons of wool are produced each year in Australia. 52________ [听力原文]People in large cities are surrounded by noise pollution. Every day their ears are bombarded by sounds made by vehicles, machines, television, loud speakers and so on.

第52题：

_________

参考答案：

为了在这个世界上取得成功，你必须与人“和谐相处”。这就是说你必须学会让你的行为获得他人的喜爱和尊重。

详细解答：

[听力原文]In order to be successful in this world, you must "get along" with people. This means you must learn to behave in such a way that you have the affection and respect of others.

第53题：

______

参考答案：

在大数据时代，发达国家最大的商机就是信息，即我们通过电子邮件，互联

网，电视和手机可以获得更多的信息。

详细解答：

[听力原文]In the big-data era, the biggest business in developed countries has become information, which we have more access to, thanks to email, the Internet, TV, and cell-phones.

第54题：

______

参考答案：

最初，他们要求(我们)对一万件以上的定单有百分之二十的折扣，但最后我们使其降至百分之十二。

详细解答：

[听力原文]Initially, they were demanding a discount of 20% on orders of over 10,000 units, but we finally managed to beat them down to 12.

第55题：

______

参考答案：

游泳是(体育)锻炼的最好方式之一。它能改善心脏功能。它也能帮助血液循环。游泳会促进肌肉发达。它甚至会增强肺部功能。(身体有)残疾的人如不能参与其他运动，可以通过游泳保持身体健康。对于父母来说，确保他们的孩子在年幼时就学游泳，是个不错的选择。这是一项孩子们可以终身享受的(体育)运动。

详细解答：

[听力原文]Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise. It can improve heart action. It also helps blood circulate. Swimming will develop strong muscles. It will even strengthen the lungs. People who are disabled and cannot enjoy other sports can keep their bodies in better condition by swimming. It is a good idea for parents to make sure that their children learn to swim at an early age. This will be an activity that the children can enjoy for the rest of their lives. 第56题：

__________

参考答案：

冰淇淋有4000多年的历史。最早的冰淇淋是中国人制造的，由大米和牛奶混合而成。(他们)将其裹在雪里冷冻后放进地窖里冷藏。后来，马可波罗到中国后发现了冰淇淋，并将其制作方法带回了欧洲。今天，冰淇淋遍布全世界。但(今天)冰淇淋消费最多的国家是美国。美国人均年消费21升的冰淇淋。

详细解答：

[听力原文]Ice cream has been around for more than 4,000 years. The first ice cream was produced by the Chinese, and it consisted of a mixture made from rice and milk. The paste was put into snow to freeze and kept cold in underground chambers. Later Marco Polo discovered ice cream on his voyage to China and brought the recipe back to Europe. Today ice cream is found all over the world. But the country where the most ice cream is eaten is the United States. The average American eats 21 liters of ice cream a year.

Passage Translation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.

Transportation is the movement or conveying of persons and goods from one location to another. As human beings, from ancient times to the 21st century, sought to make their transport facilities more efficient, they have always endeavored to move people and property with the least expenditure of time, effort and cost. Primitive human beings supplemented their own carrying of goods and possessions by starting to domesticate animals—training them to bear small loads and pull crude sleds. The invention of the wheel, probably in western Asia, was a great step forward in transport. As the wheel was perfected, crude carts and wagons began to appear in the Tigris-Euphrates valley about 3,500 B. C. , and later in Crete, Egypt, and China. Wheeled vehicles could not use the narrow paths and trails used by pack animals, and early roads were soon being built by the Assyrians and the Persians. The greatest improvements in transportation have appeared in the last two centuries, a period during which the Industrial Revolution has vastly changed the economic life of the entire world. Crude railways—horse-drawn wagons with wooden wheels and rails—had been used in English and European mines during the 17 th century. Although it first appeared in England, the railroad had its most dramatic growth in the; United States. By 1840 more than 4,800 km of railroad were already operating in the eastern states, a figure 40 percent greater than the