第一篇:上海市2008年3月中级口译真题试卷答案与听力原文
上海市2008年3月中级口译真题试卷答案与听力原文
SECTION LISTENING TEST Part A Spot Dictation 1.religious associations 2.local and national characters 3.how far back 4.a 200-yard dash 5.other field 6.708 BC 7.consisted of 8.every four years 9.were abolished 10.1500 years 11.summer games 12.in turn 13.living accommodation 14.the marathon races 15.lighted 16.a succession of runners 17.continuation 18.the closing ceremony 19.a modern conception 20.participating in the Games Part B Listening Comprehension I.Statements Questions 1~10 1.(B)Diana is working as a sales person for an insurance company this summer.It is a tough job and she gets to be outdoors from time to time, but the pay is decent.2.(C)Please don't get annoyed over what I said now.I'm just worried about the delay.In no way do I blame you for what happened.You have tried your best.3.(C)Mrs.Green called the after-sales service agency and had her almost new refrigerator repaired for free because it was still under warranty.4.(D)George is a true pal.He is ready to offer any kind of assistance whenever you are in need.Friends like him are few and far between.5.(A)Unless the whole production cost could be reduced to a reasonable limit, the company would have to double its budget by next year.6.(A)If the goods could not arrive in time for the Christmas rush, good quality and competitive price would mean nothing at all.7.(C)Well, I'm sure we can work something out but it's almost dinner time.May I suggest that we come back tomorrow, say 9 o'clock, to continue the talk? 8.(D)If our products are to compete on the international market, advanced technology is a key element.The higher the technology, the better the products and the greater the competitiveness.9.(B)The fact that Mr.Parkinson is a high-ranking CEO doesn't mean that he can advise you about finance and investment questions.10.(A)In this country, the total number of people over 65 years old is 23 million today, but it will swell to 45 million by the year 2020.II.Talks and Conversations Questions 11~14 W: Now , you are looking for a flat in this area, correct? M: Yeah, that's right.W: And, how much are you prepared to pay? M: Well, I can pay up to six hundred pounds a month if I have to.W: Well, there are some very reasonable apartments for around five hundred pounds.M: Are there? W: It depends on the size, of course.We have flats that can't be rented for only four hundred pounds a month.What size did you have in mind? I mean how many bedrooms? How much space, ect., do you need? M: We need at least three bedrooms, as we have two children and my mother-in-law lives with us.She is a widow now and can't stand living alone, you know.W: Well, I've got just the place for you, a nice flat near Station Street.M: Oh, yes, I know Station Street quite well.It's very convenient for transportation and shopping.W: It's handy to almost everything.Very good position indeed.M: Now, how big is this house? How many rooms are there? W: There are seven including the bathroom.M: Sounds like there is plenty of room, all right? But just a minute, how much is the rent? W: And that's the best part.It's only four hundred and fifty pounds a month.Would you like me to run you around.M: Why not? Sounds like just what I'm looking for.W: Yeah, could be your lucky day.11.(B)How much is the man going to pay for the flat? 12.(C)What does the man know about the Station Street? 13.(A)Why does the man need a flat with three bedrooms? 14.(B)According to the woman, what is the best part of the flat at issue? Questions 15~18
Will you enjoy a cup of orange juice every morning? My advice is please make sure that you do so.Orange juice is an integral part of a healthy diet.Today the flavor of orange is the world's third favorite flavor next to chocolate and vanilla.As a common kind of fruits, the orange has additional nutritional contents than other citrus fruits.The major nutritional content in oranges is vitamin C.As a whole, the vitamin C content in orange fruits can keep your immune system strong and healthy.Another nutritional content in oranges is calcium.It can ensure strong teeth and bone.Calcium also supports to maintain a healthy blood pressure level.Calcium in oranges also assists for a healthy muscle function.The health benefits of the orange never end here.A daily glass of orange juice can help prevent the recurrence of kidney stones, better that other citrus fruit juices, such as lemonade.The fiber in the orange reduces high cholesterol level in the body.The natural food sugar, fructose in the orange controls the rising blood sugar levels after a meal.So next time you go to a supermarket or dine in a restaurant, make sure that you buy and have that delicious food as a part of your everyday diet.15.(D)What is the main idea of this talk? 16.(B)According to the talk, which of the following is the world's first favorite flavor? 17.(A)What is good about vitamin C in the orange? 18.(D)Which of the following assists for a healthy muscle function? Questions 19~22 W: George, as a university student, you've been here for almost a year.Do you miss your home cooking a lot? Or are you getting used to our English food? M: Oh there are quite a lot of dishes I miss very much indeed.You see in my country we have a much greater variety of dishes, but I must say English food is much better than I thought it was going to be.W: Really, what are your favorite English dishes? M: Well, first of all I think the quality of your food is excellent.Your dairy products are so fresh and your meat is usually so tender.For example, the strawberry yoghurt and pork rib chop.And there is so much to choose from(in)the shops.W: Yes, but what English dishes do you particularly like? Or don't you like any of them? M: Well, I'm a little tired of your fishing chips, and roast beef and Yorkshire pudding is only good when properly cooked at home.I don't like the way you cook your vegetables, either.And...W: So you don't really like any of our food, do you? M: Oh, no.I didn't say that.W: Well...M: I'm very fond of the steak and kidney pudding you make.And I like your apple pies.You know, all the home-made stuff.W: It's very nice of you to say so.M: And I think your cooked breakfasts are simply marvelous.Nothing like them where I come from.19.(C)What is the man doing at the moment? 20.(D)What does the man think of the English food? 21.(C)Which of the following statements is true about the man? 22.(A)According to the man, why does he like the steak and kidney pudding so much? Questions 23~26
More often than not, I've been asked by my students this question: how can I improve my listening skills?
Let me first cite a very common instance of poor listening at this school.You don't know how it happened.You know you were paying attention when your history class started.But somewhere along the way your eyes glazed over and the teacher's voice became a dull hum in the background of your mind.When you finally shook yourself out of your trends, he was asking you a question, “So what happened at Hastings in the year of 1066?” Once again, poor listening has you in hot water.As listeners, we tend to think that the responsibility for a successful communication lies with the person doing the talking.This attitude causes us to become passive listeners.We tolerate distractions, putting up with the noise in the hall for instance instead of getting up to shut the door.And we generally fail to reopen to the speaker's message by asking questions or to remember anything that was said.Effective listeners, on the other hand, play an active role by paying constant attentions, by following the speaker's movement, by taking notes, or by asking questions.Passive listeners are the sponges in the communication sea.Active listeners are their sharks.Good listening is a valuable skill.It is one of the top management skills needed for success in business.Listening is also critical to success in family life and among friends.Good listeners do well in school.They follow directions better and don't waste time wandering what the assignment was.Therefore, becoming an active listener will help you in your relationships with your schoolwork and on the job.23.(D)What is the main idea of the talk? 24.(A)Which of the following is true about the passive listeners? 25.(A)According to the talk, how can we reopen to the speaker's message? 26.(C)To which of the following does the man compare poor listeners? Questions 27~30 W: Recently artist Samuel Cliff and writer Dan Archer took our readers by surprise with their new comment book entitled Tales Up The Forest.With a diverse cast of characters, and a craze story that reflex upon both reality and unreality, Samuel has once again exposed his unique art to a much larger audience.Here in the studio we are happy to have you with us.Samuel, as an artist where have you been, and where are you going? M: Well, I'd like to think that my past as an artist has been an interesting one as far.Stylistically there have been a lot of changes;I started out with a chunky organic brush style, very popular at that time.Back then when I did my first book, My Dollar, I had a feeling that comments would just too precious, and I want my work to be bold.I still enjoy working that way.But since then my Interests have changed.Half way through my “Run on the Little Cat”, that's my second series, I move towards a more linear style, which is something I’ve always loved.I've been trying a little variations on things out since then, and now I am trying to push towards a more graphic work.I really loved doing color work.W: I'd say your works have been fairly eclectic in tone and story, do you agree? M: Yeah, eclectic is a good word for it.I try to take on a project that seems interesting to me, I can't imagine working on just one kind of story for the rest of my life.W: You are, em, for lack of a better term, all-inclusive artist, meaning you usually ink your own pencils and keep you own style, can you stand to be influenced by someone else? M: I have been influenced by others in the past, and they've all done an outstanding job.It's the nature of collaboration, isn't it? The thing is now I really enjoying having control over the final look of the art work.W: What is it about the company that you've giving it so much of your time and effort as an artist? M: It's a very nurturing environment.My editors are all open to new ideas.They've encouraged me to push my abilities and grow.It's a great place to be.And I wonder they keep renewing my contract.27.(B)What is the man's job? 28.(B)What's the man trying to do now for his works? 29.(C)What's the woman's comment about the man's artistic works? 30.(D)What does the man say about the company with whom he has contracts? Part C Listening and Translation I.Sentence Translation
1.Most people are too anxious during tests.Such anxiety makes them less efficient than normal.As a result, their scores are much lower than they expected.译文:大多数人在考试中都很紧张。紧张会让他们做题时比平时的效率低。结果,他们的分数会比自己预期的要低。
2.The office of Mr.Arthur Tiger, the prominent industrialist, was broken into during the weekend.A small amount of money was taken and the office itself was left in a terrible mess.译文:著名实业家阿瑟·泰格的办公室周末遭劫,少量现金失窃,办公室内一片狼藉。3.A job interview works both ways.On the one hand, employers measure shortlisted candidates during the conversation.On the other, prospective employees can decide whether the job in question is right for them.译文:工作面试是双向选择的过程。一方面,雇主会在交谈中衡量入围名单中的候选人,另一方面,准雇员也在考虑眼前的这份工作是否适合他。
4.The stock exchange index was 998 in June, 2005.Yesterday, it reached 5, 960 which is the highest in history and almost 6 times higher than 2 year ago.译文:股票指数在2005年6月是998.昨天,达到5,960.这是历史最高峰,股指比两年前升了六倍。
5.By far, the most serious economic problem in Britain is that of inflation, now being accelerated by overheated investment in capital and property and threatened further by a possible wage explosion.译文:英国目前最严重的经济问题是通货膨胀。资本和资产投资过热已经在推波助澜,而如果工资猛增,则令这个问题雪上加霜。II.Passage Translation 1.Water is great medicine needed to maintain a healthy body and a clear mind.About 60%of your body is water and you must constantly resupply it.The standard recommendation is to drink at least 8 glasses a day.When you are exercising, your need even more water because you are sweating and losing water.Of course, warm temperatures also increase water loss.Just walking for an hour on a warm day may increase your requirement by 2 glasses or more.译文:要保持身体健康,头脑清醒,水是最好的药品。你身体的60%是由水组成的,你必须不断地补充水份。标准的建议是每天至少喝八杯水。当你做体育运动的时候,会需要更多的水,因为你在不停地流汗、失水。当然炎热的天气也会增加失水。如果你在炎热的天气里走上一小时,就要多喝2杯水。
2.Some people might think that being a foreign student is an easy task to do.It is not true.We live between two worlds.One, a world of memories, a world of the past where we get our strength to deal with the difficulties of growing up to and adapting to new places, a world that nobody here knows.Two, a world of the present, strange and unfamiliar.A world where only we can take care of ourselves.A world where the rules and values are so different from the ones I was born to.译文:有些人可能认为在国外读书是一件很容易的事情。但事实并非如此。我们生活在两个世界里:一个是记忆的世界,即过去的世界,我们从那里获得力量,来解决成长中的困难、适应新的地方,那是身处现在世界的人并不知道的一个世界。另外一个是现在的世界,一个陌生的、不熟悉的世界。在这样的世界里,只有我们自己才能照顾自己,这个世界的规则和我们生来所知的世界是不同的。SECTION 2
STUDY SKILLS Questions 1~5
C B D A A Questions 6~10
B B B B C Questions 11~15
A D D A B Questions 16~20
B A A D C Questions 21~25
C A A B D Questions 26~30
C B C B D SECTION 3
TRANSLATION TEST(1)
假设有两位候选人来竞争一份工作。他俩的履历不相上下,而且他们的面试表现也都很好。但是你不会不注意到其中一人其貌不扬,而另一个则长相俊美。你的取舍是否会被他俩的外貌所影响?
如果你被一个人的长相所影响,那有错吗?在过去,人们常常把漂亮等同于美德,把丑陋等同于邪恶。
即使是现在,“如罪过一般丑陋”这一说法也还没有(完全)从语言中消失。当然,与之相反的是句同样有名的说法:“情人眼里出西施。”大多数有情人对于何为美貌看法一致,而且现代生物学表明这种一致的看法是有道理的。
生物学还告诉我们,评价一个人(无论男女),貌美的确可以成为一个有用的法则。这一凭经验而来的法则并非绝对可靠,当然也不能替代深入的调查。但是,无论怎样没这是人们本能的反应,对于生来容貌俊秀的人来说,肯定是获益匪浅。SECTION 4
TRANSLATION TEST(2)
The success of the first stage of China’s lunar probe program has not only realized the centuries-old dream of the Chinese nation to fly to the moon, but also ushered in a new era for the Chinese people to explore the mysteries of deep space, indicating that our country has joined the countries with the capability to explore outer space.//
As a fresh landmark achievement in our endeavor to promote homegrown innovation to make our country more innovative, this successful lunar probe marks a historical breakthrough on the part of the Chinese nation to scale the world heights of science and technology.By so doing, the Chinese nation has made another great contribution to the peaceful development and use of the outer space for humankind.//
All the Chinese people feel proud of such glorious achievements made by our great motherland.
第二篇:2007年9月英语中级口译真题及答案及听力原文
2007年9月上海英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试真题
SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST(45 minutes)
Part A: Spot Dictation
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it.Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape.Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.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 centers, 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 organized by ________(7)。Most distance learning courses use printed paper materials.They also include some ________(8)materials such as a CD, DVD or video.Many courses have a web site and an ________(9)。You'll need access to a computer ________(10)to make use of these.The Open University can help its students buy a computer and ________(11)the cost of accessing the Internet.With most distance learning courses, no ________(12)are required to study.Of course, you have to be aged 18 when your course starts but there is no ________(13)。Currently the Open University has around ________(14)undergraduate and more than 30,000 postgraduate students, of which 10,000 have ________(15)。Nearly all students are studying ________(16)。About 70 per cent of undergraduate students are in ________(17)。More than 50,000 students ________(18)by their employers for their studies.Most distance learning courses ________(19)。Some of them are even available in other parts of the world.With over 25,000 of its students living outside the UK, the Open University is the ________(20)that offers distance learning throughout the world.Part B: Listening Comprehension
1.Statements Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements.These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper;so you must listen carefully.When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard.Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1.(A)Miss Allan has just inherited a fortune.(B)Miss Allan doesn't like her colleague.(C)Miss Allan prefers to share the room with her colleague.(D)Miss Allan has moved into a new apartment.2.(A)My friends try to persuade me to invest in the stock market.(B)My friends talk a lot about investing in the stock market.(C)My friends say that investing in the stock market is crazy.(D)My friends and I have different opinions about the stock market.3.(A)The candidate is definitely well qualified, whether we check with his references or not.(B)The candidate needs to be checked by the finance manager, even though he has work experience.(C)We are satisfied with the candidate's references, who recommended him for the job.(D)We should find more about the candidate, though he is apparently eligible for the post.4.(A)I am interested in your new techniques and I want to make an appointment.(B)I want to talk to our technician to see if he is interested in your new products.(C)I can ask some of our staff to give you information about our new products.(D)I hope you understand that I have to attend a meeting about our new products.5.(A)I don't think we should open our local branch here in Shanghai.(B)I cannot appoint Mr.Brown to the post although he was born in Shanghai.(C)I believe Mr.Brown can easily be connected as he is now living in Shanghai.(D)I recommend that Mr.Brown be in charge of our local branch in Shanghai.6.(A)Insurance is unnecessary for the transportation of goods.(B)Insurance is a factor that affects the price of goods.(C)Insurance contributes to reducing the price of goods.(D)Insurance helps improve the quality of goods.7.(A)Some people prefer to live in dry places, as they dislike wet climate.(B)Water is in short supply in some regions, so people there rely a lot on rains.(C)It is not surprising to see torrential rains in some areas during dry seasons.(D)In some dry areas, it seldom rains, but when it rains, it pours.8.(A)If you are too aggressive, you will find it difficult to become successful in your city life.(B)Your personality has nothing to do with your competitiveness when you choose to work in a big city.(C)Living and working in a large city demands certain personal traits and qualifications.(D)If you live in an impersonal and competitive world, you are more likely to be successful.9.(A)With such a big order, our side demands a discount which is 10 % or over.(B)At least 10% of the expenses should be devoted to solving the problem.(C)Although we have spent much on the project, a 10% increase in our budget is necessary.(D)We asked for a 10% discount, which has caused all the trouble on our side.10.(A)Many animals and plants would die because they cannot survive the changing environment.(B)Many animals would be slaughtered, since they fail to adapt themselves to the existing outside world.(C)Most people would feel sorry for the destiny of endangered species, if they become extinct on earth.(D)Most species would react fast enough to adapt themselves to the ever-changing conditions of nature.2.Talks and 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.Questions 11-14 11.(A)They bought some worthless souvenir.(B)They did some manual work.(C)They went on a company trip.(D)They wrote a guidebook.12.(A)She dislikes the man's wife.(B)She enjoys spending money on cosmetics.(C)She is married to a poor man.(D)She is economical with her money.13.(A)They are friendly neighbors.(B)They are company colleagues.(C)They are husband and wife.(D)They are guide and tourist.14.(A)He does not have the right digging tools.(B)He believes selling typewriters will make him rich.(C)He is not physically strong enough.(D)He is dedicated to becoming a cleaner.Questions 15-18 15.(A)A temporary condition where you don't feel any progress in learning.(B)A flat and smooth spot in your study where you make fewer mistakes.(C)A long-term struggle which does not bring you any tangible rewards.(D)An educational research on language learning that is unusual and advanced.16.(A)Try another approach.(B)Give yourself some time for sleeping.(C)Keep on learning and practicing.(D)Reward yourself from time to time.17.(A)A foreign language is very useful in getting a job with decent pay.(B)We use a foreign language to communicate freely with a native speaker.(C)It may be of help in negotiating a business contract with a foreign firm.(D)We can travel around different countries in a less expensive way.18.(A)Some cash.(B)Language skills.(C)A stained certificate.(D)A business contract.Questions 19-22 19.(A)Five years.(B)Fifteen years.(C)Fifty years.(D)A hundred years.20.(A)To study a subject or to join in a cultural activity.(B)To become a member of the government appointed by the parliament.(C)To demand more financial support from the government.(D)To upgrade their knowledge at school.21.(A)200,000.(B)350,000.(C)2,500,000.(D)15,000,000.22.(A)To raise funds for the disadvantaged.(B)To further individuals' own creativity.(C)To broaden participants' interest in culture.(D)To narrow and bridge educational gaps.Questions 23-26 23.(A)They think whales are their friends.(B)They believe whales can save humans.(C)They wanted to ban whale-hunting.(D)They enjoy watching whales in an aquarium.24.(A)The increase of human population.(B)The extinction of dinosaurs.(C)The cutting down of forests.(D)The great demand for animal parts.25.(A)In the 19th century.(B)In 1973.(C)In 1998.(D)In the 21st century.26.(A)Their survival is closely related to numerous other species living in the same habitats.(B)Their enormous size makes them the king animals superior over numerous other species.(C)They usually live on top of the mountains so that it is difficult for humans to hunt.(D)They enjoy privileges as with special measures and extra protection from human beings.Questions 27-30 27.(A)He was attending a wedding ceremony.(B)He was on his way to Edinburgh.(C)He was in the football stadium.(D)He was in the cinema, with the woman.28.(A)He has done the right thing.(B)He has had some bad misses.(C)He was overactive.(D)He was smart and clever.29.(A)Leeds United 2;York City 1.(B)Leeds United 3;York City 2.(C)Leeds United 1;York City 3.(D)Leeds United 2;York City 3.30.(A)Sometime later next Sunday.(B)Next Sunday as usual in the man's home.(C)Before the football stadium opens next Saturday.(D)During the football match next Saturday.Part C: Listening and Translation
1.Sentence 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.(1)
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2.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.(1)
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SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS
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 1-5
Researchers have known that secondhand smoke can be just as dangerous for nonsmokers as smoking is for smokers, but now there's fresh evidence quantifying just how hazardous the after-burn from cigarettes can be, and how quickly it affects your body.Scientists at the Oregon Department of Health documented for the first time an hourly buildup of a cancer-causing compound from cigarette smoke in the blood of nonsmokers working in bars and restaurants in the state.Reporting in the American Journal of Public Health, the researchers found that waitstaff and bartenders working a typical night shift gradually accumulated higher levels of NNK, a carcinogen in cigarette smoke, at the rate of 6% each hour they worked.NNK is known to be involved in inducing lung cancer in both lab rats and smokers.“We were somewhat surprised by the immediacy of the effect and the fact that we could measure the average hourly increase,” says Michael Stark, the lead author of the study and a principal investigator at the Mulmomah County Health Department in Oregon.The authors are confident that the increases in NNK in the workers they tested most likely came from their exposure to smoke-the study included a control group of similar subjects in restaurants where no smoking was allowed.“There is experimental evidence from studies where you put nonsmokers in a room, blow smoke into the room and measure their artery function, that you see the platelets get sticky, which can cause clots and lead to a heart attack, and the ability of the arteries to dilate decreases very rapidly,” says Dr.Matthew McKenna, director of the office on smoking and public health for the Centers for Disease Control.All of which could mean more time loitering outside buildings and in alleyways for smokers intent on grabbing a puff.Thirteen states now prohibit smoking in restaurants altogether(most of these include bars as well), and while 11 states still put no restrictions on lighting up, individual cities within those states-such as Austin in Texas, for example-have passed legislation banning smoking in eating establishments and other public areas.It's just getting harder to refute the scientific evidence;in a study done in Scotland several months after that nation instituted a ban on smoking in public places, researchers found that following the ban, bar patrons showed stronger lung capacity and reduced levels of inflammation(a red flag for a number of chronic diseases, including heart disease and asthma).'We made it pretty clear that the science on this is pretty irrefutable,' says McKenna.And if smokers have fewer places to smoke, that message may finally get heard.1.According to the passage, the scientists carried out their researches on _______.(A)smokers from different parts of the world
(B)smokers from different states in the United States
(C)actors and actresses who smoke a lot
(D)wait staff and bartenders
2.NNK is usually considered to be one of the direct causes of _______.(A)asthma
(B)lung cancer
(C)heart attacks
(D)high blood pressure
3.What, according to the passage, makes the research conducted by the scientists at the Oregon Department of Health so unique?(A)The fact that the scientists managed to measure the average hourly increase of NNK.(B)The fact that the scientists succeeded in making more people realize the harm of smoking.(C)The fact that the scientists did a lot of experiments on smokers in public areas.(D)The fact that the scientists discovered NNK, a carcinogen in cigarette smoke.4.As is used in Paragraph 4, the phrase “a control group” refers to _______.(A)people working at the Oregon Department of Health
(B)people investigating at the Mulmonah County Health Department in Oregon
(C)people serving as a standard of comparison for checking test results
(D)people involved in passing legislation banning smoking in eating establishments
5.How many states in the United States have banned smoking in restaurants?(A)12.(B)13.(C)14.(D)15.Questions 6-10
In its everyday life, Italy is very much the man's world.However, because of the Italian's understanding of foreigners, the woman tourist is able to invade many of the male places that are prohibited to Italian women.These places include the caffe and the wine shop.In the large cities the caffe is a combination of club and office.Here, for the price of a coffee, an Italian can read all the newspapers brought to him.And he can transact business, with the waiter producing pen, ink, and stamps as needed.Or if he wants, he can sit outside under a canvas covering before the door and enjoy the sight of beautiful women passing by.The wine shop, as a rule, is a more vigorous place than the caffe, and is filled almost exclusively with men.Wandering singers, generally in groups of two or three, add to the noise of these places with their songs and music.Many of the songs are of a political character and make fun of the leading statesmen of Italy, America, England, France, and Russia.But the songs are generally showing off a spirit of mischief.And when the criticism is about America, the American tourists find themselves laughing as much as anyone else.The Italian is a master at making fun of you and making you like it.The Italian men are deep-rooted gamblers.They have been brought up to it as children, but they are cautious gamblers and never go too much in it.The national lottery used to be one of the most popular forms of gambling.But later a football stake had taken away much of the interest in the lottery.But here the important thing is that gambling, the same as drinking, seldom goes to an Italian's head and his bets are not really dangerous risks.Even at cards the Italian plays for low stakes, generally for a cup of coffee or wine.In this world of the Italian male it would be careless if the romanticism of the Italian were neglected.The Italian might well be described as the world's greatest romanticist.From any boat in Venice to any member of the government in Rome, the Italian is always aware of romance, of love and of the importance of being a good lover.On the beaches of Italy, the visitor is aware that the Italian really lives for romance.His manners, his compliments, his charm and his general way of behaving are those of a romanticist.Almost every Italian you meet is convinced that he is another Casanova.Romance is as much a part of Italy as its art and its history.Perhaps the feeling of romance that wells up in you when you come to Italy is one of the greatest things that Italy has to offer a world that is tired of war and political intrigue.It is the ideal place for a honeymoon because hotel managers and waiters make you conscious of your own love and stress it in such a way that you feel more in love in this country than in any other.6.In Italy, the caffe and the wine shop ______.(A)welcome everybody, including both men and women
(B)welcome the Italian women only
(C)do not allow the Italian women to come in
(D)do not allow the foreign women to come in
7.According to the passage, the caffe is a place where the Italians can do all of the following EXCEPT ______.(A)holding dinner parties
(B)reading newspapers
(C)conducting business transactions
(D)sitting outside
8.Many of the songs in the wine shop make fun of the leading statesmen in some countries because the singers want to ______.(A)attract more political figures to the wine shop
(B)criticize those leading statesmen
(C)have fun and amuse the customers
(D)arouse the leading statesmen's attention
9.Why did many Italians lose interest in lottery later?
(A)Because they found lottery too risky.(B)Because they realized that buying lottery is a waste of money.(C)Because they thought playing cards is more interesting.(D)Because they found the football stake more attractive.10.“Almost every Italian you meet is convinced that he is another Casanova.(Para.6)” According to the context, “Casanova” is most probably _______.(A)a very mischievous man
(B)a very romantic man
(C)a man who enjoys wine
(D)a man who enjoys music
Questions 11-15
Middle born children will tell you that they usually didn't feel all that special while growing up.The first born had his spot-carrier of the family banner and responsible for everything.The last born had his comfy little role, but the middle born had no distinctive place to call his own.Middle-borns just seem to be easily overlooked, and maybe that's why there are so few pictures of them in the family photo album.There may be hundreds, seemingly thousands, of pictures of the firstborn.For some strange reason, however, which 1 have confirmed by polling middle-born children around the world, there are seldom many pictures of the middle child, and what photos there are have him included with the others-squeezed again between the older sibling and the younger sibling.Another thing that can be said of many middle-born children is that they typically place great importance on their peer group.The middle child is well known for going outside the home to make friends faster than anybody else in the family.When a child feels like a fifth wheel at home, friends become very important;as a result, many middle children(but not all, of course)tend to be the social lions of the family.While firstborns, typically, have fewer friends, middle children often have many.Middle children have a propensity to leave home first and live farther away from the family than anyone else.I observed a dramatic illustration of this tendency while I was a guest on Oprah Winfrey's show.The subject that day was sibling rivalry.Three charming young women, all sisters, were among the guests, and we quickly learned that the firstborn and the last born were residents of the Eastern state where they had grown up.They had settled down near their parents and other family members.But the middle child had moved to the West Coast.I suppose she could have gotten another two thousand miles farther away by moving to Hawaii, but her point was still well made.Middle children are the ones who will most often physically distance themselves from the rest of the family.It's not necessarily because they're on the outs with everyone else.They simply like to do their own thing, make their own friends, and live their own lives.All of this is not to say that middle children totally ignore their siblings or the rest of the family.One common characteristic of the middle child is that she is a good mediator or negotiator.She comes naturally into this role because she's often right in the middle, between big brother and little sister, whatever the case may be.And because she can't have Mom or Dad all to herself, she learns the fine art of compromise.Obviously, these skills are assets in adult life, and middle children often become the best adjusted adults in the family.11.What is the main argument of this passage?(A)First-born children are the carriers of the family banner and responsible for everything.(B)Middle-born children tend to be more independent and sociable while growing up.(C)Last-born children are the favorites who get most attention in the family.(D)Children are not really treated in the same way in the family.12.How did the author get to know that middle children have fewer pictures in the family photo album?
(A)Form the complaints of middle children.(B)Form his own family situation.(C)By asking a lot of middle children.(D)By going to Oprah Winfrey's show.13.It can be inferred from the passage than many middle children _______.(A)feel like the ones not really needed in the family
(B)feel proud of themselves in their ability to do their own things
(C)are strongly discriminated against in the family
(D)are born with the skill in making friends faster than their siblings
14.The word “propensity”(Para.4)is closest in meaning to _______.(A)compulsion(B)impulse(C)liking(D)tendency
15.According to the passage, middle children are likely to _______.(A)distance themselves from the rest of the family
(B)outdo their siblings in adult life
(C)become good diplomatic mediators or negotiators
(D)learn the fine art of compromise from their parents
Questions 16-20
Bernard Jackson is a free man today, but he has many bitter memories.Jackson spent five years in prison after a jury wrongly convicted him of raping two women.At Jackson's trial, although two witnesses testified that Jackson was with them in another location at the times of the crimes, he was convicted anyway.Why? The jury believed the testimony of the two victims, who positively identified Jackson as the man who has attacked them.The court eventually freed Jackson after the police found the man who had really committed the crimes.Jackson was similar in appearance to the guilty man.The two women has made a mistake in identity.As a result, Jackson has lost five years of his life.The two women in this case were eyewitnesses.They clearly saw the man who attacked them, yet they mistakenly identified an innocent person.Similar incidents have occurred before.Eyewitnesses to other crimes have identified the wrong person in a police lineup or in photographs.Many factors influence the accuracy of eyewitness testimony.For instance, witnesses sometimes see photographs of several suspects before they try to identify the person they saw in a lineup of people.They can become confused by seeing many photographs or similar faces.The number of people in the lineup, and whether it is a live lineup or a photograph, may also affect a witness's decision.People sometimes have difficulty identifying people of other races.The questions the police ask witnesses also have an effect on them.Are some witnesses more reliable than others? Many people believe that police officers are more reliable than ordinary people.Psychologists decided to test this idea, and they discovered that it is not true.Two psychologists showed a film of crimes to both police officers and civilians.The psychologists found no difference between the police and the civilians in correctly remembering the details of the crimes.Despite all the possibilities for inaccuracy, courts cannot exclude eyewitness testimony from a trial.American courts depend almost completely on eyewitness testimony to resolve court cases.Sometimes it is the only evidence to a crime, such as rape.Furthermore, eyewitness testimony is often correct.Although people do sometimes make mistakes, many times they really do identify individuals correctly.American courts depend on the ability of the 12 jurors, and not the judges, to determine the accuracy of the witness's testimony.It is their responsibility to decide if a certain witness could actually see, hear, and remember what occurred.In a few cases, the testimony of eyewitnesses has convicted innocent people.More importantly, it has rightly convicted a larger number of guilty people;consequently, it continues to be of great value in the American judicial system.16.What is the main idea of the passage?
(A)Bernard Jackson spent five years in prison for no crime of his own.(B)Eyewitness testimony, although sometimes incorrect, is valuable.(C)Police officers are no better eyewitnesses than civilians are.(D)American courts rightly convict a larger number of guilty people.17.Why was Bernard Jackson found guilty and imprisoned for five years?
(A)He committed the crime of raping two women.(B)The victims mistook him for the real criminal.(C)He had a previous criminal record.(D)No witness testified that he was in another location at the time of the crime.18.According to the passage, _______ might influence the witness's identification of suspects.(A)the education of the witness
(B)the time of day the crime occurs
(C)the appearances of the suspect
(D)the age of the suspect
19.We know from the passage that _______ will be most helpful in resolving a rape case.(A)a live lineup or a photo of people
(B)the questions the police ask
(C)the responsibility of the jurors
(D)the eyewitness testimony 20.According to the passage, who are in a position to decide whether a witness testimony is reliable?(A)The police.(B)The prosecutors.(C)The judges.(D)The jurors.Questions 21-25
I have just come home after viewing some astonishing works of art that were recently discovered in Church Hole cave in Nottinghamshire.They are not drawings, as one would expect, but etchings, and they depict a huge range of wild animals.The artists who created them lived around 13,000 years ago, and the images are remarkable on a variety of counts.First of all, their sheer number is staggering, there are ninety all told.Moreover, fifty-eight of them are on the ceiling.This is extremely rare in cave art, according to a leading expert, Dr Wilbur Samson of Central Midlands University.Wall pictures are the norm, he says.'But more importantly, the Church Hole etchings are an incredible artistic achievement.They can hold their own in comparison with the best found in continental Europe.' 1 am not a student of the subject, so I have to take his word for it.However, you do not have to be an expert to appreciate their beauty.In fact, it is the wider significance of the etchings that is likely to attract most attention in academic circles, since they radically alter our view of life in Britain during this epoch.It had previously been thought that ice-age hunters in this country were isolated from people in more central areas of Europe, but the Church Hole images prove that ancient Britons were part of a culture that had spread right across the continent.And they were at least as sophisticated culturally as their counterparts on the mainland.An initial survey of the site last year failed to reveal the presence of the etchings.The reason lies in the expectations of the researchers.They had been looking for the usual type of cave drawing or painting, which shows up best under direct light.Consequently, they used powerful torches, shining them straight onto the rock face.However, the Church Hole images are modifications of the rock itself, and show up best when seen from a certain angle in the natural light of early morning.Having been fortunate to see them at this hour, I can only say that I was deeply-and unexpectedly-moved.While most cave art often seems to have been created in a shadowy past very remote from us, these somehow convey the impression that they were made yesterday.Dr Samson feels that the lighting factor provides important information about the likely function of these works of art.'I think the artists knew very well that the etchings would hardly be visible except early in the morning.We can therefore deduce that the chamber was used for rituals involving animal worship, and that they were conducted just after dawn as a preliminary to the day's hunting.'
To which 1 can only add that I felt deeply privileged to have been able to view Church Hole.It is a site of tremendous importance culturally and is part of the heritage, not only of this country, but the world as a whole.21.According to the passage, the images in Church Hole cave are _______.(A)unique examples of ceiling art
(B)particularly beautiful cave paintings
(C)superior in quality to other cave art in Britain
(D)aesthetically exceptional
22.What is the broader significance of these images?(A)They indicate that people from central Europe had settled in Britain.(B)They prove that ancient Britons hunted over large areas.(C)They reveal the existence of a single ice-age culture in Europe.(D)They suggest that people in continental Europe were more sophisticated than Britons.23.Why were the images not discovered during the initial survey?
(A)Traditional way of viewing was employed.(B)People were not expecting to find any images.(C)Modern equipment was used to explore the cave.(D)The torches the researchers used were not powerful enough.24.What conclusions does Dr.Samson draw from the lighting factor?
(A)Animal worship rituals were common in the morning.(B)The artists never intended to make the images visible.(C)The images were intended for early morning rituals.(D)Ice-age hunters used torches in worshipping animals in the cave.25.It is obvious that the writer _______.(A)can now fully envisage the life of ice-age hunters
(B)was profoundly impressed by the images in the cave
(C)has now realized the true significance of most cave art
(D)thinks the images should receive more publicity
Questions 26-30
Every generation has its emblematic boy's toy.Once upon a time there was the golf cart: a little toy car specifically designed for middle-aged men too rich to care about looking ridiculous.Later came the beach buggy, a briefly fashionable, wildly impractical, single-terrain vehicle.One might include the motorcycle or the snowmobile on this list, were they not, in certain contexts, quite useful, but there is no doubt which pointless recreational vehicle has captured the imagination of the landed, middle-aged celebrity: it's the quad bike.What is it about this squat, ungainly, easy-to-flip machine that celebrities love so much? As recreational vehicles go, the quad bike is hardly sophisticated.They are to the countryside what the jet-ski is to Lake Windermere.'There's nothing cool about a quad,' says Simon Tiffin, editor of a well-known magazine.'It's a strange thing to want to hare round beautiful bits of the country in a petrol-guzzling machine.' But celebrities love quad bikes.Musicians, comedians, DJs, actors and sportsmen have all been photographed aboard quads.'They're the latest rich person's toy,' says Tiffin.'Spoil children get them for Christmas.' Provided you've got a large estate to go with it, however, the quad bike can remain a secret indulgence.You can go out and tear up your own piece of countryside without anyone knowing you're doing it.The quad bike's nonsensical name-'quad' means four, but 'bike' is an abbreviation of 'bicycle,' which means two-that comes to six-hints at its odd history.Originally the ATV, or all-terrain vehicle, as quads are sometimes known, was developed in Japan as a three-wheeled farm vehicle, an inexpensive mini-tractor that could go just about anywhere.In the 1980s the more stable four-wheeled quad was officially introduced-enthusiasts had been converting their trikes for some time-again primarily for farming, but its recreational appeal soon became apparent.At the same time a market for racing models was developing.Paul Anderson, a former British quad racing champion, says the quad's recreational appeal lies in its potential to deliver a safe thrill.It's a mix between a motorbike and driving a car;when you turn a corner, you've got to lean into the corner, and then if the ground's greasy, the rear end slides out,' he says.'Plus they're much easier to ride than a two-wheeled motorcycle.' The quad bike, in short, provides middle-aged excitement for men who think a Harley might be a bit dangerous.Anderson is keen to point out that quad bikes are, in his experience, much safer than motorcycles.'With quad racing it's very rare that we see anybody having an accident and getting injured,' he says.'In the right hands, personally, I think a quad bike is a very safe recreational vehicle,' he adds.Outside of racing, quad bikes are growing in popularity and injuries have trebled in the last five years.Although retailers offer would-be purchasers basic safety instructions and recommend that riders wear gloves, helmets, goggles, boots and elbow pads, there is no license required to drive a quad bike and few ways to encourage people to ride them wisely.Employers are required to provide training to workers who use quad bikes, but there is nothing to stop other buyers hurting themselves.For the rest of the world, quad bikes are here to stay.They feature heavily in the programmes of holiday activity centres, they have all but replaced the tractor as the all-purpose agricultural workhorse and now police constables ride them while patrolling the Merseyside coastline.It has more or less usurped the beach buggy, the dirt bike and the snowmobile, anywhere they can go the quad bike can.They even race them on ice.You can't drive round Lake Windermere on one, or at least nobody's tried it yet.Just wait.26.What is Simon Tiffin's attitude to the people who ride quad bikes?(A)Understandable.(B)Supportive.(C)Scornful.(D)Indifferent.27.According to the passage, the quad bike originally _______.(A)was a utilitarian vehicle
(B)was popular in America
(C)was used as a recreational vehicle
(D)had four wheels in Japan
28.What does Paul Anderson think about quad bike riding?
(A)The only danger is when the rider is turning a corner.(B)Anyone who can ride a quad bike can ride a motorcycle.(C)Most accidents occur when people are racing quad bikes.(D)A quad bike can be exciting without being dangerous.29.According to the passage, quad bike riders have to _______.(A)take lessons if they use the bike as part of their job
(B)wear gloves, helmets, goggles, boots and elbow pads
(C)formulate basic safety instructions
(D)have a motorbike licence
30.Which of the following statements is NOT true about quad bikes?
(A)They can be ridden even on ice.(B)They can be used a great deal on farms.(C)They are driven by the police.(D)They are replaced by horses.SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST(1)
Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Americans do not go in for envy.The gap between rich and poor is bigger than in any other advanced country, but most people are unconcerned.Whereas Europeans fret about the way the economic pie is divided, Americans want to join the rich, not soak them.Eight out often, more than anywhere else, believe that though you may start poor, if you work hard, you can make pots of money.It is a central part of the American Dream.The political consensus, therefore, has sought to pursue economic growth rather than the redistribution of income, in keeping with John Kennedy's adage that “a rising tide lifts all boats.” The tide has been rising fast recently.Thanks to a jump in productivity growth after 1995, America's economy has outpaced other rich countries' for a decade.Its workers now produce over 30% more each hour they work than ten years ago.In the late 1990s everybody shared in this boom.Though incomes were rising fastest at the top, all workers' wages far outpaced inflation.SECTION 4: TRANSLATION TEST(2)
Directions: Translate the following passage into English and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.中国坚定不移地走和平发展道路,是基于中国国情的必然选择。1840年鸦片战争以后的100多年里,中国受尽了列强的欺辱。消除战争,实现和平,建设独立富强、民生幸福的国家,是近代以来中国人民孜孜以求的奋斗目标。今天的中国虽然取得了巨大的发展成就,但人口多,底子薄,发展不平衡,仍然是世界上最大的发展中国家。推动经济社会发展,不断改善人民生活始终是中国的中心任务。中国人民最需要、最珍爱和平的国际环境,愿尽自己所能,为推动各国共同发展作出积极贡献。
2007年9月上海英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试参考答案
SECTION 1:
Part A supported open learning in your own time assignments from a tutor the university's library informal study groups the student's union interactive materials online computer conference with internet pay for previous qualifications upper age limit 150,000 undergraduate disabilities part-time full-time employment are sponsored are available throughout Europe only international institution
Statements
D B D C D B D C A A
Talks and Conversations:
11-14 CDBC
15-18 ACDB
19-22 DABA
27-30 BCAD
Sentence Translation
1、让人印象最深刻的人都是相同的。不管他们是在和朋友谈话或是在公众前演讲,他们的手势与他们的语言总是一致的。
2、美国人交朋友有四种主要方式:中作中,学校中,通过爱好或者共同兴趣如志愿工作,或者是通过相互的朋友介绍。
3、有些事情如呼吸和进食是婴儿出生时就会的,很快他们就学会辨别各种不同的人,并开始发出像讲话一样的声音来。
4、在四分之三的交通事故中,死亡的行人不是小雨十五岁就是超过了六十岁。他们不能很好的判断速度,比你哥会出人意料地踏进马路。
5、通常我们是从失败中获得智慧的。我们经常从我们不能做的事中发现我们可以做的事。并且,一个从不犯错的人也永远不会有新的发现。
Passage Translation
1、有时候人们在非常困倦的时候几乎在任何地方都会睡着。例如,晚上再公车或火车上,下班回家的人很多都会睡着。在一些课堂上,一个学生打鼾声非常大,教授不得不让另一个学生把他叫醒。最糟的是开车时睡觉。警方的报道中,音教师元打瞌睡而撞到了其他东西引起的交通事故相当多。
2、有着高度自信心的人通常更快乐,也更能够应付不理的境遇。高度自信可以产生安全感,也给人目标,并让人相信他们是社会的有用成员。而相反,缺乏自信的人无安全感,对于他们要达到目标的信念也较弱。当其他人成功的时候,没有自信的人会感到羡慕或者嫉妒。缺乏自信导致期望值较低。努力度减弱,焦虑度增强,并且表现不佳。
SECTION 2
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SECTION 3:
美国人不喜好嫉妒。虽然在美国贫富差距大禹任何其他现金国家,但是大多数美国人并不在乎。欧洲人发愁的是经济蛋糕如何切分,美国人却想着要加入夫人的行列,而不是对夫人课以重税。十个美国人中有八个——此比例大禹任何国家——认为,你起步时也许一贫如洗,但只要你努力工作,你就能挣大把大把的钱,这一想法是“美国梦”的核心要义。
因此,美国人在政治上的共识是,与其对收入进行再分配,不如促进经济增长,这一追求与约翰肯尼迪的名言“水涨众船高”的精神是一只的。进来,潮水一只在快速上涨。由于1995年后生产力增长出现了一次飞跃,美国经济的发展速度在10年里超过了其他富裕国家。与10年前相比,现在美国工人每小时生产的产量增加了30%以上。1990年代后期,每个人都分享恶劣经济繁荣的成果。虽然高层人士的收入增长最快,但是所有工作工资的增长率都远远超过通胀率。
SECTION 4:TRANSLATION TEST(2)
It is an inevitable choice based on its national conditions that China unswervingly takes the road of peaceful development During the 100 add years following the Opium War in 1840.China suffered untold/utter/deep humiliation from the big powers.Ever since the advent of modern times, it has become the assiduously sought goal of the Chinese people to climinate war,safeguard/maintain peace,and build a country of independence and prosperity in which the people can lead a happy life.Although it has made enormous achievements in development,China,with a large population, a weak economic foundation and unbalanced development, is still the largest developing country in the world.It is the central task of China to promote economic and social development and improve its people's life.What the Chinese people need and cherish most is a peaceful international environment.We are willing to do our best to make enegetic contributions for the common development of all countries.2007年9月上海英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试听力原文
Part B: Listening comprehension
One:Statements
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements.These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper;so you must listen carefully.When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard.Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1.When she first arrived in this city Ms.Allen shared a room with one of her colleagues in a rented house.Now she enjoys living in her own apartment.2.Although where myself I'm not interested in investment.Recently topic such as buying shares in the stock market are sources of heated discussion among my friends.3.From his resume,this candidate appears to be well qualified for the post of finance manager.Even so I think we still need to check with his references.4.If you're interested I can arrange a meeting for you to meet our technicians to give you a overall understanding of our new products.5.In case you need to appoint someone to be in charge of our local branch here,Mr.Brown was born in ShangHai and has good connections.6.Insurances rate are factors that must be take into account.The more extensive the coverage,the higher the rates and more costly the goods.7.Some dry regions of the world may go on for years without getting a rain drop,but when the rain does come they usually come in torrential down pours.8.To succeed in the impersonal and competitive world of metropolitan cities you need to be honest, hard working highly receptive and well qualified.9.Given the amount of such heavy expense on our side,anything less than a 10 percent discount is not worth the trouble.10.Extinction is the fate of many endangered species as them fail to adapt themselves abruptly enough to conditions of changing climate and competitions.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.Question 11 to 14 are base on the following conversation.---Thanks a lot,Jame.Thank you for your timely advice during the company trip last week.Otherwise I would end up buying that worhtless piece of so-called souvenir and regretting my purchasing all day along.---My pleasure,Tom.Anyway I hate wasting money on worthless things.---That's an extremely attractive point in your charter.My wife used to waste a lot of money.Stick to that and you will get married in no time.---Oh,I've had plenty of offers.But you know it's a terrible thing to be a poor man's wife,when you have accustomed to a clean and decent job.I have seen so many bright,joy girls turn into dirty,old dradges though getting married.---Don't be afraid of dirt.Mine is a clean job,but I often wish I were so set on a clean collors, that they make their sons clerks when they would be strong and earn more money as navies those construction works ,you know.Nowadays they earn more than our office clerks do.I wish I were a navy instead of writing guide books.---Well, what's there to prevent you?
---I'm not trained to manual work.Half an hour work may make me wish myself dead.And 5 minutes of my work will produces a strike among the navies.I'm only a writing machine,just as navy is a digging machine.---I don't think the world is fair and rightly arranged,do you?
---We must take the world as we find.It's we that are not rightly arranged.11.What did the man and the woman do last week?
12.Which of the following can be concluded out of the woman?
13.What is the relationship between the man and the woman?
14.Why does the man think that he is not fit for a road construction worker?
Question 15 to 18 are based on the following talk.We all find that learning English takes efforts and dedication.There're times when you seem to hit a plateau in learning.A plateau here refer to a flat spot during which you don't feel any advancement taking place.Educational research reveals that this is normal,but don't give up.Keep on studying and practising,and you will soon feel as you feel progressing once again.Just tell yourself that this is a temporary condition.Meanwhile study faithfully,do your best.And reward will worth the struggle.Why do we learn English?Most people say that English now becoming a international language and it is a very useful tool, a means to achieve something else.But specifically, what is the use of a foreign language.We may use it to communicate freely with a native speaker.We may use it to get a job with decent pay.We may use it to help to negotiate a business contract with foreign company.In any case,when you hurry through the last lesson of the language course,you have your completion certificate hanging on you wall.A certificate may mean nothing in comparison with your accomplishment.What is really significant is that you have to learn to use that language to you advantage and benefit.A certificate may get stained,lost or be destroyed in a fire.But what's in your memory will go with you whatever you go.A language skill is worth money in today's international business world.So study well and cash in on success.15.According to the talk what is a plateau?
16.What is the speaker suggestion for further advancement in learning English?
17.Which of the following is not the reason that people learn a foreign language?
18.What will you get when you complete a language course according to the talk?
Question 19 to 22 are based on the following conversation.---Professor Peterson,could you give us a brief introduction of the well know educational system for adult students in Sweden?
---Yes,in Swedish we call it 'forkubi' learning.Which mean the popular nonformal and voluntary educational system for all ages.Although it has been made know very recently,the system has in fact evolved over a hundred years.People in Sweden come together to study on their on conditions,to listen to lectures and to take part in social and cultural events.---Do they have to register for a school course and sit for a classroom teaching as well?
---Not exactly,those study groups are refer to as study circles which are conducted by a large volley called study associations.It is the most typical form of liberal adult education in Sweden.A small group of people meet regularly for a period of time,most often a night per a week to study a certain subject or thing or to take part in a cultural activity.The circle consist of 5 to 12 participants.One is the leader.In Sweden today there're around 350 thousand study circles every year.With about 2 and a half million participants altogether.They also arrange more than 200 thousand cultural events with about 15 million participants or visitors.---This is really a large in moment.Given total population in your country.But how are the study circle supported?Do they get government grant or are they privately founded?
---Liberal adult education in Sweden is largely financed by grant from government,regional government and local councils.The parliament has laid down the aim that conditions for granting government support.The aims are to further individuals own creativity and broaden their interesting cultural.Further more priority should be given to such activities that aims at narrowing and breaching educational gaps,and that are gears to those who are educational ,socially and culturally disadvantaged.19.How long has the Sweden adult educational system evolved? 20.Why do people participate in the activities of study circle?
21.According to the man how many study circles are there annually in Sweden today?
22.Which of the following is not an aim set by the parliament for the study circle?
Question 23 to 26 are based on the following talk.You probably heard the slogan “save the whales”.Do you know why the slogan began?It's started as the protest from the people who want to do banned the whale hunting.Some types of whales are among the hundreds of endangers species.Many people believe that it is important to save endangered species to maintain the balance of natural.Already some species are extinct.Among them are passager pigeon,dodo bird and labdo duck.Of course,dinosaurs are extinct too.But dinosaur did not disappear because of humans.Today as the human population increases all over the planet of earth,less and less space for other species to live in their natural habitats.Species become endangers for many reasons.and they are all related to humans.For example, we cut down forests and that's destroyed the natural habitats for animals.We hunt for fun,enjoyment or excitement.Some animals are extinction or near extinction.We kill them to get animal parts such as bone or furs.Since the 19th century people have been trying to protect the wild life with special programs.The endanger species are act passed in 1936 and by 1983 less than one thousand animal species were listed as endangered.Such animals as giant pandas and tigers are on the top.These species not only needs special measures and extra protection in order to survive.They also service as umbrella species,helping them helps numerous other species that living in the same habitats.We must ensure that the planet earth our children inherit will be home to elephants,tigers,giant pandas,whales and other wild life species as well as human's.23.Why did people put up the slogan “save the whales”?
24.Which of the following is not a course for the extinction of many a species?
25.When was the endangered species act passed?
26.What is the typical of umbrella species?
Question 27 to 30 are based on the following conversation.---Did you go to the football match on Saturday?
---No.I had to attend a wedding ceremony,and I was driving all the way from Leeds to Edinburgh.But I listened to the football commentary over the car radio instead.It's sound very exciting indeed,I must say.---You must be joking.---Why?
---Well,it was pretty dull.---Was it?Come to think of it that commentator what's his name.Emm..Birdman or something?He does change over do it a bit.---Well, if him made that football match sound exciting,he certainly did over do it.---How did it go then?I should have though that Leadue United did well to win with the York city in their present form.---Yes,I supposed they did.But 2-1 didn't do them justice.They should have at least 3 in the first half and another 2 in the second.---Yes,he mentioned that there were some bad misses.---I'll say you should have seen the one Johnson missed.He got hold of the ball out on the touch line,push it up to the outside right,and than run into the middle for the cross.And when it came it was a beauty.It dropped right in front of him and all he had to do was to take his time and pick his spot.And instead,he took a wild swipe about it.And skided miles over the bar.---Any way,it was a relief that my team won the game.Let's not look on the black side.Perhaps they learned the their lesson.But I should have be off.When should I see you?
---Oh,on Saturday.I expect.I will be there in the stadium on Saturday.All being well that is.---Where will you be?Usual place?
---Yes,usual place on the terraces.---Ok,I'll say you than.---Bye.27.Where was the man when the football match took place on Saturday?
28.What does the woman think about the football commentator?
29.What was the score of the football match?
30.When will the man see the woman again? Part C:Listening and Translation.Sentences 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 hear each sentence,translate into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in you answer booklet.Now let's begin Part C with sentence translation.1.The most successful people are the same weather they are having a conversation with friends or giving a public speech to large audience and their gestures match their words.2.Americans have 4 major ways for making friends at work,at school, to a hobby or common interest such as volunteer work or through a mutual friend connection.3.There are certain things such as breathing and eating which babies can do at birth,soon they learn to distinguish various people and begin to make noise which seems like speech.4.Three out of four pedestrians killed in traffic accidents are either under 15 or over 60 they may not judge speeds very well and may step into the road unexpectedly.5.Often we learn wisdom from failure,we often discover what we will do by finding out what we cannot do and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery.Passage translation.Directions:In this part of the test,you will hear 2 passage in English,you will hear the passage only once.After you have heard each passage,translate into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in you answer booklet.You may take note while you are listening.Now let us begin passage translation with the first passage.1.There are times when people are so tired that they fall asleep almost anywhere.For example,there're lots of sleeping on the bus or train on the way home from work in the evenings.In some classes a student will start snoring so loudly that the professor has to ask another student to shake the sleeper awake.The worse time to fall asleep is when driving a car.Police reports are full of traffic accidents that occur when people doze off and bump into something else.2.People with self-confidence are generally happier and better able to cope with unfavorable conditions.High self-confident provides a sense of security.It can also give people a sense of purpose and the believe that they're the productive member of the society.In contrast,individuals lacking in self-confidence are more insecure and their believe that they can reach their goal is weak.And when others are successful,people with low confidence may feel jealousy and envy.Low confidence lead to low expectations,reduce stefer increase anxiety and poor performance.
第三篇:中级口译真题答案
TRANSLATION TEST(2)(30 MINUTES)
Direction: Translate the following passage into English and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.本届会议将围绕“新世纪、新挑战:参与、合作、促进共同繁荣”的主题,审议 5 个方面的议题,以期促进亚太地区和全球经贸的发展。
今年的亚太经济贸易合作组织会议将主要侧重两个方面:一是加强亚太经合组织成员之间的合作,共同应对可能出现的经济衰退,重树信心;二是继续推进亚太经合组织贸易投资自由化进程,推动世界贸易组织尽早开始新一轮谈判。
分析:
① 本届会议将围绕“新世纪、新挑战:参与、合作、促进共同繁荣”的主题,审议 5 个方面的议题,以期促进亚太地区和全球经贸的发展。
译文 1 : This meeting will discuss the topic of “new century, new challenge: participate , cooperate and promote common prosperity covering 5 areas with a view to enhancing the development of economy and trade between the Asian-Pacific region and the rest world.译文 2 : This meeting will center round the theme of “Meeting new challenges in the new century: achieving common prosperity through participation and cooperation” under 5 heads with a view to promoting the economic and trade development in the Asia-Pacific region and the world at large.考点: 意译:“新世纪、新挑战:参与、合作、促进共同繁荣”如译文 1 翻译纯粹采取直译,把字面意思翻译出来,而译文 2 把这句话的含义翻译出来,值得推荐。
转性译法:动词 → 名词 参与 →participation 合作 →cooperation
② 今年的亚太经济贸易合作组织会议将主要侧重两个方面:一是加强亚太经合组织成员之间的合作,共同应对可能出现的经济衰退,重树信心;二是继续推进亚太经合组织贸易投资自由化进程,推动世界贸易组织尽早开始新一轮谈判。
译文 1 : The APEC meeting in this year will focus mainly on two aspects: one is on strengthening the cooperation among all the APEC members to cope with the possible economic recession through rebuilding up confidence;the other is on promoting the liberalization of trade and investment of APEC for the start of a new round of negotiations/talks for WTO.译文 2 : This year’s APEC meeting will focus on two key missions: one is to strengthen the cooperation among APEC members in dealing with a possible economic slowdown to build up new confidence;the other is to continue to advance the process of APEC trade and invest liberalization and facilitation and urge the WTO to initiate a new round of talks as soon as possible.考点: 增词译法:“一是加强” →one is on strengthening,因为前接 focus mainly on,因此增加 on 介词。
第四篇:中级口译09年3月听力真题
2009年春季上海中级口译笔译真题
09年上海中级口译真题答案及听力原文暂时欠奉。
[1] SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST
[2] SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS
[3] SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST(1)
[4] SECTION 4: TRANSLATION TEST(2)
上海英语中级口译证书第一阶段考试
(TEST BOOK)
SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST
(45 minutes)
Part A: Spot Dictation
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it.Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape.Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.You might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totally true.These________(1), or patties, actually came from Germany in the middle of the nineteenth century.They were brought to the United States by________(2)who came from the city of Hamburg.That is why ________(3)was "hamburger steak’
However, people in other place________(4)that ’they invented the hamburger.Perhaps we’ll never have a ________(5).the there’s no question that the hamburger was a________(6).Why? Perhaps because at that time, industry was growing and a kind of food was need_________(7)for workers.The hamburger became even more popular_________(8)when the first chain of fast food restaurants was started.This chain was called “White Castle”.It served tiny hamburgers that were sold for only _________(9).Then, in the 1930s there came the _________(10)where customers were served in their cars by waiters in uniform.And the humburger was one of the most _________(11).By now, The hamburger was ready to_______(12)the world.And this happened with McDonald’s, which was actually a _________(13)at first.But by the early 1950s the hot dog was replaced by the hamburger.McDonald’s and other fast food restaurants ________(14)around the world throughout the rest of the twentieth century.McDonald’s alone has________(15)for everyone person in the world.The importance of the hamburger to _________(16)remains significant.About _______(17)of all sandwiches that are eaten are hamburgers.According to some sources,_________(18)of current workers in the United States had their first job at McDonald’s.But the face of the hamburger is changing _______(19).Nowadays it is possible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, ________(20),or veggie burger.Part B: Listening Comprehension
1.Statements
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements.These1
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 ANSER BOOKLET.l.(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.,2.(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.3.(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.4.(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.5.(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.6.(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
7.(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.8.(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.9.(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.l0.(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.2.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 after 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.Question8 11--14
l 1.(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
l2.(A)You are special.(B)You are natural.(C)You are stupid.(D)You are dumb
l3.(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.l4.(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.Questions 15--18
l5.(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.l6.(A)Six hours.(B)Seven hours.(C)Eight hours(D)Nine hours.l7.(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.l8.(A)Sleep as soon as possible.(B)Nap even during daytime.(C)Get a good night’s sleep.(D)Relax yourself in a cafe.Questions 19--22
l9.(A)He is overweight.(B)He is seriously ill
(C)He is down with cold.(D)He is hale and hearty
20.(A)Two(B)Ten.(C)twenty(D)Thirty
2l.(A)It is the best(B)It is nutritious.(C)It is not enough(D)It is no healthy.22.(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.’’
Questions 23--26
23.(A)Chainman of the African Club.(B)Chainman of the International Club.(C)Chainman of the Irish Club.(D)Chainman of the Folk Music Club.24.(A)Once a week(B)Once a month
(C)Once a semester(D)Once a year
25.(A)The minutes of the last meeting.(B)The treasurer’s report.(C)The Scottish and Irish Folk Dances.(D)The International Display Week.26.(A)to help the 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.Que8tions 27--30
27.(A)In Bath(B)In London.(C)In York(D)In the suburbs.28.(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 halls of residence and then are allowed to move out.(D)Students can share the common rooms with faculty members.29.(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.30.(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
Part C: Listening and Translation
1.Sentence 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.(l)
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2.Passage Translation
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English.You will hear the passage 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)
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第五篇:口译与听力真题
口译与听力真题
1、南京市是中国著名的七大古都之一,秦淮河是它最典型的景点之一。
Nanjing is one of seven Chinese ancient city , one of its famous spot is Qinhuai River.2、越来越多的中国人开始花时间到以前不经常去的健身中心或体育场去做健美操。
More and more Chinese people than ever are beginning to spend more their free time doing keep fit exercise in the Gym and sports center where they seldom go.3、20多年来,中国开展了双边合作、区域合作、多边合作等多种形式的国际空间合作。
In twenty years, Chinese carried out international cooperation just like bilateral cooperation、regional cooperation and multi-lateral cooperation.4、面临周边邻国货币贬值的压力,中国冒着出口崩溃的危险,保持住其货汇率的稳定。
Pressed by neighbor’s currency depreciation , China maintained the stabilization of currency at the risk of export meltdown.5、到1998年12月底,深圳累计批准外商投资项目达22050个。By the end of Dec.1998, there are altogether 22,050 foreign investment projects approved.6、新闻是一个相对自由的词汇。我认为,第一,新闻应该不受限
制;第二,新闻应该对社会负责;第三,新闻应该促进社会稳定与进步。
News freedom is a relatively word.I think, firstly, news should not be limited;secondly, news should be responsibility for the society;thirdly, news should be develop the society’s stability and progress.这三个方面互为联系,同等重要,不可分割。片面强调某一方面会带来问题,因而是有害的。
The three aspects are interconnected, are equal important, are not indivisible.It’s very harmful to emphasize one of them.西方媒体对中国的许多报道不是不正确的,有时是非常不客观的,是非常不公开的。
The reports form western press are incorrect, sometimes are not objective, even unfair.西方报纸很少报道中国的发展,它们感兴趣的不是中国的快速进步,而是存在的困难和问题。
The reports from western press seldom says China’s development, they are not interested in China’s rapid progress, only in difficulties and problems.如果人们中依据这些报道,无视中国的现实,那么中国在他们的脑海里便是一个很快就要垮台的社会。
They ignored the reality of China if they judge China according to
the reports, so China will be a collapse society in their minds.而事实恰恰相反,中国是一个政治上非常稳定的社会,是一个经济是快速发展的国家。
In contrast, China is a very stable society in political and a rapid progress country in economy.7、The open university has no formal entrance requirements for its students and is designed particularly for people who have missed out on a formal tertiary education because of lack of money or opportunity in the past.开放式大学对学生没有正式的入学要求,是专门为那些在高中毕业后缺钱或机会未能上学的学生而设立的。
8、It’s a great honor and pleasure to be invited today to share this happy occasion, not only with the members of the graduating class of 2006,but also with the families and friends who have no doubts supported you along the way with their kind words of advice and encouragement.非常荣幸能应邀来与大家一起来分享这欢乐时刻,除了在座的2006届的毕业生,还有这些年以来一直给予他们支持、良言和鼓励的亲朋好友。
9、Islam is introduced into China along corridor of the old Silk Road that passed through western and central Asia, present Xinjing Uygur Autonomous Region, Gansu Province and into Ningxia.伊斯兰教是沿古老的丝绸之路经过中亚传入中国,也就是现在的新疆自治区、甘肃省再到宁夏。
10、Promoting economic and technical cooperation among its members is a major task of APEC and a primary way to common development.促进各成员国之间的经济技术合作是各亚太经贸组织的主要任务,也是达到共同进步的主要途径。
11、What is clear about Silicon Valley is that it is adaptable, that it can cope with change.更清楚的地说硅谷适应性强,能应对不断的变化。
12、Despite almost universal acknowledgment of the vital importance of women’s literacy, education remains an elusive dream for fat to many women if far too many countries of the world.Worldwide, about 950 million adults lack literacy skills---the vast majority, women.几乎人尽皆知,妇女是否识字至关重要。尽管如此,对世界上许多国家的妇女来说,教育仍是一个虚无飘渺的梦。世界上大约有9.5亿成年人是文盲,而大多数是女性。
In the world’s two most populous countries, China and India, 50% of adult females are illiteracy.Women’s education carried many economic as well as health-related benefits.在世界上两个人口最多的国家,印度和中国有一半的成年女性
是文盲。女性的教育不仅有利健康,也能带来经济效益。In fact, a 1994 World Bank report concluded that enrolling girls in school was probably the single most effective anti-poverty policy in the developing world today.实际上,1994年世界银行的一份报告得出结论,招收女生入学是当今发展中国家唯一有效的消除贫困的政策。
To further indicate its supports for this idea, the World Bank announced in late 1995 that it was earmarking up to $900 million each year for loans to promote the education of girls.为了进一步表明对这个观点的支持,世界银行在1995年宣布每年提供9亿美元贷款专门用于促进女童教育。1、1998年,旅游业的总收入为3430亿元人民币,比去年增长了10.2%。In 1998, the total volume of tourism industry is amounted $343US billion, up to 10.2 percent over the previous year.2、农业部的一部高级官员说,为保证广大干旱地区的粮食供应和消灭贫穷,中国迫切需要发展有效利用水资源的农业。
The senior officials from the agriculture ministry says, in order to secure the support of grains and eliminate poor from the arid region, China should develop the agriculture of utilizing the efficient water resources.3、根据中国的实际情况。中国政府制定了控制数量、提高质量的人口政策。
According to China’s real situation, Chinese government carried out the
population policy of controlling the quantity and raising the quality.4、从某种意义上看,环保可以促使企业制定更高的工业标准并着手节能化的生产,提高资源的使用率。
In a sense, environment protection can promote the enterprises to formulate the higher standard of industrialization and saving the energy, promote its reusage.5、在中国古代史上,黄河被称为中华民族的“母亲”,她哺育了千千万万中华儿女。
In our Chinese ancient history, the yellow river is called the mother river, she raised thousands of Chinese people.6、在这个举国欢庆的除夕夜晚,我谨代表公司的全体同仁,感谢各位来宾光临我们的春节联联欢晚会。
In the happy Eve evening , on behalf of the whole company, thanks for all of you come here to join the Spring Festive gala.春节是我国一年中的良晨佳时,我愿各位中外同事共度一个轻松、欢快的夜晚。我们这家合资企业走过了10年的奋斗历程,这是辉煌的10年,富有成果的10年。
The Spring Festival is the best time of the year, I wish all the colleague may have a relaxation and pleasant night.The joint venture has been ten years, it’s a splendid and rich ten years.我们在这里略备薄酒,庆祝我们的友好合作。我愿借此机会向公司的各位同仁表示诚挚的感谢。
The sweet wine is ready for you to celebrate our friendly cooperation.I really want to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks for you.同时,我也希望这次晚会能使我们有机会彼此沟通、增进友谊。最后我再次感谢各位嘉宾的光临,并祝各位新年身体健康、事业有成、吉祥如意。
Meanwhile(At the same time), I really hope you can use this chance to improve our communication and friendship.At last, thanks for your coming, I wish you healthy、successful and lucky in the new year.7、A number of countries have launched education and literacy programs that focus specifically on females.许多国家已着手教育和识字计划,特别是对于女性来说。
8、Our universities form a great intellectual countries round the world.Science has nationality, knowledge belongs to everyone.我们的大学应该世界上建立一个知识库,科学没有国籍,知识属于我们每一个人。
9、The exhibition provides a vivid demonstration of how the vitality and energy of contemporary British architecture and urban design are helping to create dynamic cities for the 21st century, in Britain and elsewhere.这个展会向我们生动的陈述了英国当代的建筑和城市的规划,很好的帮我们了解到了21世纪城市的多样性,在英国是这样在其它地方也是这样。
10、The Hui people are one of the ten minorities in China who are followers of Islam, and Ningxia has the largest Hui population in the country.回族是十大信仰伊斯兰教的少数民族之一,宁夏是回族聚集地。
11、Now, where the United States and China reached agreement that we would have a one-China policy, we also reached agreement that the reunification would occur by peaceful means。
现在中美达成一致只有一个中国的政策,我们也达成一致通过和平的方式来统一。
12、For good or ill, globalization has became the economic buzz-word of the 1990s.National economies are undoubtedly becoming steadily more integrated as cross-border flows of trade, investment and financial capital increase.无论是好还是坏,全球化已变成了90年代最时髦的词汇。国际经济毫无疑问通过贸易已穿过国界一体化了,提高了国际投资和金融资本。
Consumers are buying more foreign foods, a growing number of firms now operate across national borders, and savers are investing more than ever before in far-flung places.消费者越越多的购买外国的产品,大量公司现在已开始对国际市场进行运作,越来越多的储户在世界各地进行投资。
Whether all of this is for good or ill is a topic of heated debate.One positive view is that globalization is an unmixed blessing with
the potential to boost productivity and living standards everywhere.不管这种情形是好是坏,现在都已成为一个非常热门话题了。积极的观点是经济全球化让各地的生产潜能和生活水平都达到了令人满意的程序。
This is because a globally integrated economy can lead to a better division of labor between countries, allowing low-wage countries to specialize in labor-intensive takes while high-wage countries use workers in more productive ways.全球经济一体化也导致了劳动力国家,特别是低工资的国家能专注劳动密集性的产业,而高工资国家的工人从事更有创造性的工作。
And with globalization, capital can be shifted to whatever country offers the most productive investment opportunities, not trapped at home financing projects with poor returns.随着经济全球化,资本被用到那些最有成效的投资国有,而不把资用到国内而获取较少的利润。
1、所有公民,不管其情况有多特殊,都应享有充分发展其能力的机会。
Al l the citizens ,you should have the chance to develop your ability no matter how special you are.2、上海是个充满活力的大都市,上海市民的居住正在发生着深刻的变化。
Shanghai is a big city of full of energy, the citizen’s housing condition is change deeply now.3、我们应深刻认识信息技术的伟大力量,积极推进信息技术的发展。We should recognize that the great power of IT, promote the development of the IT.4、世界贸易组织成立的时间虽不长,但初始建立在关贸总协定下的多边贸易体系已有50年的历史。
Although the WTO is not established for a long, the history of multi-lateral trade of GATT has been 50 years.5、新中国成立后,马术作为体育运动本项目得到有关部门的高度重视,得到了较快的发展。
After establishing New China, horsemanship is becoming more and more important by some administration, it has developed rapidly.6、麦当劳不仅把中国人带进一种新的餐饮方式,还使他们接受一种 的新的行为举止。这些行为举止表明,他们在接受麦当劳快餐的同时,也逐步接受伴随而来的外国餐桌行为文化。
MacDonald not only brings Chinese people into a new dining style,but also lets them accept a new behavior.These behaviors show that they should accept the new table manner while they accept the MacDonald.这种餐桌行为简洁地依靠一股温暖的纯黄体现出来,这使中国人对这种外来饮食模式空前认同。于是试图将中餐与麦当劳分店形式结合起来的尝试出现 了,我们也在各大城市里看到了各种中餐连锁店。
This kind of table manner shows according to the simple warm yellow
see it in the large-medium cities.它们的色调是橙色是最能勾起食欲的颜色无怪乎中西合璧之后的餐饮行当,无不是取调于这二者的均衡。
Its color orange can lure our appetite because of the chain stores.7、Only when the public are asked to supervise the government, the government cannot afford to slacken its efforts, and only when every person assumes his or her responsibility can we ensure the vigor and vitality of government.只有当公众请求监督政府时,政府才努力付出,只有当每个人努力承担他们的责任时,我们才相信政府活力四射。
8、Chinese culture is the tie that keeps the entire Chinese People close at heart, and it also constitutes an important basis for the peaceful reunification of the motherland.中国文化是把全中国紧密联系在一起的纽带,同时也构成我们祖国和平统一最重要的基础。
9、Canada has a population of twenty-seven million—rather less than four months’ climb in the world population.加拿大拥有2700万人中,不到全世界人口四个月的增长量。
10、“The Lower Yangtze River Tour” is an itinerary designed by the China National Tourism Administration.On this tour travelers have the chance to appreciate the beauty of
southeast China and the Yangtze Delta.江南水乡游是由中国国家旅游局组织的一个旅游路线。在这条旅游路线里,游客可以有机会欣赏到中国东南地区和长江三角洲的美景。
11、The role of the UN is indispensable to the achievement of genuine peace and development and to the establishment of a just and reasonable new international order.联合国在取得真正的和平与发展以及建立一个公正合理的新经济秩序上起到了不可或缺的作用。
12、To prevent financial risks and ensure economic security has become an urgent task confronting many countries, especially the developing countries.预防经济危机、保证经济稳定是许多国家面临棘手的问题,特别是发展中国家。
The World economy is an inter-related and indivisible whole.All members of the international community should step up cooperation and jointly promote a steady growth of world economy in a responsible and risk-sharing spirit.世界经济相互联系又互为一体。所有成员应该进一步加强合作、共同促进经济的发展、本着责任和风险共担的精神。
Therefore, it is necessary to reform the current international economic and financial systems.The United Nations and the international financial institution should
earnestly construct a framework to prevent and overcome financial and other economic risks.因此,改革现有的国际经济和金融体系很有必要。联合国和国际金融机构应该建立一个可以防止和战胜金融危机的新框架。