2013年9月中级口译笔试真题完整版.docx

裕德教育口译/kouyi 网络资料下载 2013年9月中级口译笔试真题完整版SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (45 minutes)Part A: Spot DictationDirection: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.Next, lets talk about earthquakes on our Planet. Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have many; for example, there are few earthquakes _ (1). There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates. Houses _ (2). Trains run off the lines. Sometimes there is_(3) of human lives.Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is _ (4). The centres of some earthquakes are _ (5). The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces _(6) break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves, also known as seismic waves or tsunamis, can _ (7) and rush over the land when they reach it. They are _ (8) to break down houses and other buildings.Very often fires followed the most serious earthquakes. In _ (9), the great earthquake at San Francisco broke the gas-pipes. The gas _ (10), and soon large numbers of fires were burning in the city. The water-pipes were also _(11); so it was not possible to put the fires out. _ (12). The Tokyo earthquake of 1923 happened just before noon. People were _ (13) on their fires at that time. When the ground shook, the fires shook too. _ (14) were thrown on the different parts of the houses, some of which were made of wood. Soon _(15) fires were burning in the city.What kind of building _ (16) in an earthquake? A building with concrete walls is perhaps the best. _ (17) will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together, and the walls _ (18). There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn. Over the years _ (19) the results of the earthquake in different part of the world, and _ (20) that this kind of building is the safest.Part B: Listening Comprehension1. StatementsDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1. (A) George now works with his brother.(B) George wants to invite his brother to dinner.(C) George is now a salesman.(D) George is the sales manager.2. (A) I should go to the store more often.(B) Im afraid I might lose my job.(C) I care very little about the news.(D) I dont like the store job.3. (A) Gary expects to work hard to finish his report.(B) Gary is planning a party for this week.(C) Gary will finish his report before the party.(D) Gary plans to start working next week.4. (A) Our first supply will induce our customers to place more regular orders in the future.(B) Our customers have placed more orders, pleased with the first supply of your company.(C) We can establish normal business relationships, although this is only the beginning.(D) We could make more money, as there would be more first supplies from your company.5. (A) Id better return the books this week.(B) I can keep the books for another week.(C) Books may be checked out for two weeks at a time.(D) The library is increasing fines to raise money for books.6. (A) May is a time for American students to enjoy sunshine and fine weather(B) May is a time for American students to learn more about gardening.(C) Each year in May American students would take part in outdoor activities.(D) Each year in May American students would sit for their final exams.7. (A) Only a few of the many movies produced in China can make big profits(B) One third of the movies produced in China are exported overseas.(C) China ranks the third in profit-making for movies produced.(D) Few people are capable of writing reviews about the movies produced in China.8. (A) I dont like the questions about the project.(B) I dont think this project is workable.(C) I believe we should make them work hard.(D) I am sure we have enough time for the project.9. (A) There is an agreement for a ban to be accepted on whale hunting.(B) People in rich countries should refuse to buy whale products.(C) There is a lack of international cooperation in protecting whales.(D) People interested in whale hunting should be properly trained.10. (A) New York City has undergone great changes and caught the attention of the world since 1950.(B) In 2010, New York City is still the largest city with a population of over 10 million.(C) The number of the cities with populations of over 10 million will be 60 by the year 2010(D) The world has witnessed a rapid development of urbanization in the past 60 years.2. Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.11. (A) Attending a business meeting.(B) Reserving a table in a restaurant.(C) Booking a ticket for a concert.(D) Making travelling arrangements.12. (A) In the morning.(B) At noon.(C) In the afternoon.(D) On June 1913. (A) One night.(B) Two nights.(C) Four nights.(D) A week.14. (A) A room with a single bed.(B) A room with bath.(C) A room in the non-smoking area.(D) A room near the hotel cafeteria.Questions 151815. (A) To join the local residents in their daily discussion about sports.(B) To write articles about the local sports teams for Sports Review.(C) To try on the local sports teams so as to become a member of them.(D) To mix well with boys and girls at local school sports teams.16. (A) Cars and Drivers.(B) Popular Mechanics.(C) Time and Newsweek.(D) Sports Review.17. (A) American car drivers.(B) American movie goers.(C) New residents in America.(D) Foreign tourists in America.18. (A) How to improve your spoken English in America.(B) How to obtain information from American magazines.(C) How to survive in a new and strange place.(D) How to mix well with American local residents.Questions 192219. (A) Two.(B) Three.(C) Four.(D) Five.20. (A) Because it was on a cross street.(B) Because it had no desk.(C) Because it had no parking space.(D) Because they didnt like it.21. (A) Parking and desk space.(B) Parking and air-conditioning.(C) Privacy and cleanliness.(D) A cheerful kitchen and a separate dining area.22. (A) The one on the 68th Street.(B) The one on the 72nd Street.(C) The one on the 80th Street.(D) The one on the 88th Street.Questions 232623. (A) Small cuts and minor grazes usually need little or no treatment.(B) Small cuts and minor grazes are too uncommon to be neglected.(C) Small children are naughty and should be under close supervision.(D) Small children can become very easily upset or shocked by a cut.24. (A) If the child is bleeding from a minor graze.(B) If the child gets eye injuries or cuts on the face.(C) If the child is cut and the blood clots and dries.(D) If the child becomes very upset and shocked by a cut.25. (A) Make the cut wide open and wash it with a little warm water.(B) Press a piece of cotton wool firmly over it for about five minutes.(C) Let it bleed for a while to clean itself before cleaning and dressing it.(D) Clean it with clean cotton wool, then hold it closed with an adhesive dressing.26. (A) Give them some water to drink.(B) Tell them a joke or a funny story.(C) Keep them calm and quiet.(D) Call a doctor as soon as possible.Questions 273027. (A) He bought a secondhand car.(B) He had just inherited a fortune.(C) He used to go to work by train.(D) He was overcharged by the repair shop.28. (A) Drive-in movies.(B) Drive-in banks.(C) Drive-in restaurants.(D) Drive-in post offices.29. (A) No one performed the wedding ceremony.(B) The new couple got married without a car.(C) A minister married the couple outside a church.(D) A wedding was performed in the automobile.30. (A) Car maintenance.(B) Modern conveniences.(C) Wedding ceremonies.(D) Physical exercises.Part C: Listening and TranslationI. Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)II. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.(1)(2)SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (50 MINUTES)Direction: In this section, you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. 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 15Many people are surprised to learn that Antarctica is nearly twice the size of the United States. The name Antarctica was coined to mean “opposite to the Arctic.” It is just that in many ways. Antarctica is a high, ice-covered landmass. In the Arctic the landmasses are grouped around the ice-covered Arctic Ocean.Largely because of this difference, the climate of the two areas is very different. Antarctica is the coldest area in the world. On the average it is about 30 degrees colder than the Arctic. At the South Pole, nearly 10,000 feet high, monthly mean temperatures run well below zero. Only in coastal regions do temperatures sometimes rise above freezing in the summer (December to March). In contrast, near the North Pole monthly mean temperatures often rise above freezing.At both poles, daily temperatures may drop far below the monthly mean. At the American South Pole Station, winter temperatures sometimes fall below -100 degrees Fahrenheit. Elsewhere, on higher parts of the south polar plateau, even lower temperatures are recorded. A temperature of -127 degrees Fahrenheit was measured in August 1960. It is the worlds record low temperature.Partly because of this climat ic difference, the land animals and plants of the two regions are very different. On the continent of Antarctica, there are very few plants. In the Arctic there are many plants. In some of the few ice-free areas of Antarctica, mosses, lichens, and algae are found.Penguins populate Antarctic coastlines but do not exist in the Arctic. The land animals of the Arctic are foxes, bears, reindeer, and lemmings. These animals are unknown in the Antarctic. Old rock layers show that this “oppositeness” between north and south extends far back into the early chapters of earth history.Ice is the great feature of Antarctica. More than 4.5 million square miles of ice sheet cover the area. Great rivers of ice, called glaciers, push down the mountains. Antarctica is the storehouse of about 85 percent of the total world supply of ice.The icecap is very thick, averaging nearly 8,000 feet. At one spot, scientists have found the distance from the surface to the rock underneath the ice to be more than 13,000 feet. If this great volume of ice were to melt, the volume of the world oceans would increase, and sea level would rise, and there would be a threat to coastal areas. Extreme atmospheric changes would have to take place for this to happen.1. The passage states that the known lowest temperature at the South Pole is _.(A) minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit(B) minus 127 degrees Celsius(C) 30 degrees colder than the North Pole(D) close to minus 130 degrees Fahrenheit2. Some areas of Antarctica are _.(A) ice free(B) very humid(C) slightly polluted(D) found to have many plants3. It may be concluded from the passage that _.(A) penguins could not live at the North Pole(B) the temperature in the Antarctic is getting close to that in the Arctic(C) in the Antarctic extreme atmospheric changes would take place(D) life at the North Pole is more tolerable than at the South Pole4. According to the passage , if Antarcticas ice melted, _.(A) coastal areas of the world would be flooded(B) ocean currents would shift their direction(C) climate would change drastically everywhere(D) the few species of animals and plants would die out5. The author develops his point through _.(A) theory and proof(B) cause and effect(C) comparison and contrast(D) description and argumentationQuestions 610The first man who cooked his food, instead of eating it raw, lived so long ago that we have no idea who he was or where he lived. We do know, however, that for thousands of years, food was always eaten cold and raw. Early peoples who lived in hot regions could depend on the heat of the sun to cook their food. For example, in the desert areas of the southwestern United States, the Indians cooked their food by placing it on a flat stone in the hot sun. They cooked pieces of meat and thin cakes of corn meal in this fashion.The Bible tells us that the Jews were skilled cooks. The Book of Genesis, for instance, relates the story of Rebecca, who put food in a pan and placed it over burning charcoal. The Jews also knew the art of baking at an early point in their history. Carvings left by the ancient Jews show dough being put into a small round oven to be baked.In the troubled times of the Middle Ages, trade between countries dwindled. People lived on what they could grow in their gardens or bring back from the hunt, and the food they ate was simply prepared. Beans and turnips were the main vegetables eaten in Europe, and honey was used to sweeten food. The manuscripts of the Middle Ages tell us that boiling and broiling were the two most common methods of cooking. Bread was baked in the homes of rich people or in public bakeries, but the common man had no oven in his home. People killed their livestock, hoping to preserve it through the winter by salting it. However, salt was expensive and people did not always use enough of it to keep the meat from spoiling.It was not until the nineteenth century that the masses of people in Europe changed their ways of cooking. This change took place because the cast-iron cooking stove was invented. Until the stove came into use, fireplaces and spits had been in general use; sometimes a baking oven had been built into the sides of the fireplace. In northern Europe, stoves had been used for several centuries for heating. However, it was a long time before a stove was developed that would cook and bake, as well as heat.Our methods of cooking have not changed very much in the last century, but we do have better equipment that makes cooking easier and more convenient. With modern standardized measures, we can follow recipes exactly and produce successful dishes more often.6. It can be assumed that early people from hot countries often cooked their food by _.(A) dropping hot stones into a bag(B) putting it on sun-heated stones(C) removing from the fire the stone and putting the food on it(D) digging a pit and cooking the food under green leaves7. The passage suggests that baking was probably known in the early history of _.(A) the people of the Middle Ages(B) the Crusader of Europe(C) the Romans(D) the Jews8. During the Middle Ages, people preserved the meat by _.(A) drying it(B) smoking it(C) salting it(D) all of these9. In the nineteenth century, cooking was made easier by _.(A) the invention of the baking oven(B) the general use of fireplaces(C) the development of the stove(D) the opening of trade routes10. Cooking today is simpler because we _.(A) can use stoves(B) have better equipment(C) can buy food at the store(D) have better methods of cookingQuestions 1115I want this new school year to be a good one for my students as they learn about everything from calculus to Shakespeare to failure. Thats right. Failure.We all need to fail a litt le. In fact, the secret of success might just be that. Consider the path of Henry David Thoreau. By many accounts, Thoreau was a failure. Folks thought he should have been a civic leader. He could have been a doctor, a lawyer, a teacher. He might even have made congressman or governor. Instead, the Harvard man seemed to spend most of his time loaf ing in the woods near his hometown over Walden Pond. Everyone just scratched their heads and wondered why such a promising young fellow wasnt a “s