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上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试(TEST BOOK)SECTION I: 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 you ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.What is a gesture? A gesture is a movement of the hand or body that expresses _ (1) or intention. It is an action that sends a _ (2) from one person to another. To become a gesture, an act has to be seen by someone else and has to _ (3) some piece of information to them. There are some gestures, however, that have _ (4) depending on when and where they are used. When an American wants to signal that something is OK, _ (5), he raises his hand and makes a circle with his thumb and forefinger. This circle-sign has _ (6) for him, and he might be surprised to _ (7) that in other countries it can mean something very different. In Japan, for instance, it is the gesture for money. _ (8), it means zero or worthless. Such differences can, of course, lead to _ (9) when foreigners meet, But why is it that the same gesture basso many different meanings? When some people want to show that something is _ (10), they make a sign to show they are holding _ (11) between the tips of their thumb and forefinger. Many people from all over the world _ (12) when emphasizing a certain point as they speak. The object they hold is _ (13), and they simply perform the action of holding it. In this way, they _ (14) with the thumb and forefinger. In America, this unconscious gesture grew into a _ (15) meaning exactly right or perfect. This was how the _ (16) was born. The Japanese sign for money comes from a completely different source. _ (17), and coins are round. Therefore, making a _ (18) came to .symbolize money. It is as simple as that. The French sign for nothing or worthless also _ (19) a simple source. This time, however, the circle does not represent a coin, it only indicates nought. Nought means nothing, _ (20). Part B: Listening ComprehensionI. StatementsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1.(A) Doris pointed out where the key was. (B) Doris doesnt want to be appointed. (C) Doris is usually a punctual person. (D) Doris doesnt know she has an appointment. 2.(A) Even though the car arrived early, the meeting began late. (B) The meeting was postponed, although we set off early today. (C) We left early today for the meeting, but we were delayed. (D) We started our journey early, so we were early for the meeting. 3.(A) Three years later, the stock market crashed. (B) Half of the stocks in the market were devalued within five years. (C) About 50 % of rite products were more expensive than they had been 3years before. (D) The countrys GNP was reduced by nearly 50% in three years. 4.(A) Tony wont receive additional payment, no matter how hard he works. (B) Tony couldnt understand why his boss is not satisfied with his success (C) Tony is unable to meet his sales quota this year because of the extra loadof work. (D) Tony is confident that his work will save the firm from bankruptcy. 5. (A) Everyone knew that Jennifer was the CEOs secretary in Detroit. (B) Jennifer didnt meet the well-known CEO from the headquarters, (C) The CEO was away to meet Jennifer in our headquarters in Detroit. (D) The Detroit headquarters had decided to appoint Jennifer to be a CEO. 6.(A) The manager has refused to see you off at the airport. (B) The manager will be dealing with something urgent in prison. (C) The manager will be attending a welcome party at the airport. (D) The manager has to cancel her previous arrangement. 7.(A) The director told the secretary to finish the survey report on time. (B) The director told the secretary to wind the clock in the office. (C) The director told the secretary to take the report home. (D) The director told the secretary not to rush for the survey report. 8.(A) We intend to withdraw fund on that project, for it is necessary to do so. (B) We should proceed with the project, although we have difficulties. (C) We decide to give up the project, so that we can work on a new one. (D) We have to reject the gift and continue to raise money for that project of ours. 9.(A) High productivity may have negative effects on our own existence. (B) More and better goods and services can raise our living standards. (C) The rising prices of goods and services may lead to the damage of ourenvironment. (D) We should produce high-quality goods to protect our natural resources. 10.(A) After three years of hard work, I have been promoted to departmenthead. (B) After years of work, I think I need to talk with someone about my career. (C) The department head has ruthlessly turned down my request for a salaryraise. (D)The department head has postponed thepromotioncampaignformonths. II. Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully, because you will hear the talk or conversation and the 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 111411.(A) In her office. (B) In a cinema. (C) In her home. (D) In a restaurant. 12.(A) The assistant manager has made an appointment with her. (B) Mr. Brown is going to pay a visit to her house. (C) The man has been late for a couple of times. (D) She has to return home first to change her dress. 13.(A) They will go to a party. (B) They will attend a fashion show. (C) They will see a film. (D) They will go home. 14.(A) Because it is their only night together. (B) Because it is the last night for the film show. (C) Because it is their wedding anniversary. (D) Because it is a chance to see the woman in uniform.Questions 151815.(A) Its long history. (B) Its large library. (C) Its college system. (D) Its admission qualifications. 16.(A) The accommodation. (B) The award of degrees. (C) The examinations. (D) The programme of studies. 17.(A) They are better than those of other universities. (B) They are open to all the students of the university. (C) They can be attended by students of a particular study. (D) They are given once a week, according to the tutors advice. 18.(A) In the Fellows Club. (B) At the restaurant. (C) In the college chapel. (D) On college campus.Questions 192219.(A) Because she was not in a hurry. (B) Because she wanted to save money. (C) Because she could enjoy sightseeing. (D) Because she lived near the bus stop. 20.(A) Taxis. (B) The railway. (C) The tube. (D) Double-deckers. 21.(A) To show the excellence of its international air service. (B) To stress the importance of its strategic position. (C) To contrast it with internal air service of other cities. (D) To provide an answer to the problem of traffic congestion. 22.(A) Its advanced technology. (B) Its geographical location. (C) Its changing climate. (D) Its demand for oil in the North Sea.Questions 232623.(A) President Roosevelts death. (B) President Johnsons last days. (C) Eleanor Roosevelts retirement. (D) Presidents after World War II. 24.(A) Poor people. (B) Migrant workers. (C) Female journalists. (D) Civil rights activists. 25.(A) Because of his old age. (B) Because of his health. (C) Because of his position as US president. (D) Because of his noble family tradition. 26.(A) How to defeat the enemy in the war. (B) How to score more in a poker game. (C) What to say to make others laugh. (D) What to drink to replenish oneself.Questions 273027.(A) Because he doesnt want to stay in Bangkok. (B) Because he is tired of surface transport. (C) Because he is afraid of getting sea sickness. (D) Because he has to be back by next Tuesday. 28.(A) They have debts to pay off. (B) They live in a small flat (C) They both work in a firm. (D) They both enjoy travel by air. 29.(A) Reading newspapers and magazines. (B) Watching surface transport on the sea and ground. (C) Lunching on a special kind of fish pie. (D) Eating and drinking his favorites. 30.(A) It is a popular means of transport. (B) It is no better than surface transport. (C) It is safer than other means of transport. (D) It is no longer enjoyable and convenient.Part C: Listening and TranslationI. Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 English sentences. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)II. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.(1)(2)SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (50 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will read several 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 15Faces, like fingerprints, are unique. Did you ever wonder how it is possible for us to recognize people? Even a skilled writer probably could not describe all the features that make one face different from another. Yet a very young child-or even an animal, such as a pigeon-can learn to recognize faces. We all take this ability for granted. We also tell people apart by how they behave. When we talk about someones personality, we mean the ways in which he or she acts, speaks, thinks and feels that make that individual different from others. Like the human face, human personality is very complex. But describing someones personality in words is somewhat easier than describing his face. If you were asked to describe what a nice face looked like, you probably would have a difficult time doing so. But if you were asked to describe a nice person, you might begin to think about someone who was kind, considerate, friendly, warm, and so forth. There are many words to describe how a person thinks, feels and acts. Gordon Ports, an American psychologist, found nearly 18000 English words characterizing differences in peoples behavior. And many of us use this information as a basis for describing, or typing, his personality. Bookworms, conservatives, military types-people are described with such terms. People have always tried to type each other. Actors in early Greek drama wore masks to show the audience whether they played the villains or the heros role. In fact, the words person and personality come from the Latin persona, meaning mask. Today, most television and movie actors do not wear masks. But we can easily tell the good guys from the bad guys because the two types differ in appearance as well as in actions.1. The main idea of this passage is _. (A) how to distinguish peoples faces (B) how to describe peoples personality (C) how to distinguish people both inwardly and outwardly (D) how to tell good persons from bad persons without wearing masks 2. The author is most probably a _. (A) linguist (B) plastic surgeon (C) manager (D) sociologist 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true? (A) People may have different personalities. (B) People differ from each other in appearance. (C) People can learn to recognize human faces. (D) People can describe all human features of others. 4. The reason that it is easier to describe ones personality in words than ones face is that _. (A) many words are available to describe personality (B) a persons personality is easily distinguished (C) peoples personalities are very much alike (D) a persons face is more complex than his personality 5. We learn from the passage that people are classified according to _. (A) their way of wearing masks (B) their way of speaking and playing (C) their knowledge and behavior (D) their physical appearance and personalityQuestions 610:Before, whenever we had health, we stated discussing poverty. Why no now? Why is the current politics of wealth and poverty seemingly about wealth alone? Eight years ago, when Bill Clinton first ran for president, the Dow Jones average was under 3,500, yearly federal budget deficits were projected at hundreds of billions of dollars forever and beyond, and no one talked about the permanent boom or the new economy. Yet in that more straitened time, Clinton made much of the importance of not leaving a single person behind. It is possible that similar compassionate rhetoric might yet play a role in the general election. But it is striking how much less talk there is about the poor than there was eight years ago, when the country was economically uncertain, or in previous eras, when the country felt flush. Even last summer, when Clinton spent several days on a remarkable, Bobby Kennedy-like pilgrimage through impoverished areas from Indian reservations in South Dakota to ghetto neighborhoods in East St. Louis, the administration decided to refer to the effort not as a poverty tour but as a new markets initiative.What is happening is partly a logical, policy-driven reaction. Poverty really is lower than it has been in decades, especially for minority groups. The most attractive solution to it-a growing economy-is being applied. The people who have been totally left out of this boom often have medical, mental or other problems for which no one has an immediate solution. The economy has sucked in anyone who has any preparation, any ability to cope with modern life, says Franklin D. Raines, the former director of the Office of Management and Budget who is now head of Fannie Mae. When he and other people who specialize in the issue talk about solutions, they talk analytically and long-term: education, development of work skills, shifts in the labor market, adjustment in welfare reform.But I think there is another force that has made this a rich era with barely visible poor people. It is the unusual social and imaginative separation between prosperous.America and those still left out. . Its simple invisibility, because of increasing geographic, occupation, and social barriers that block one group from the others view.6. The main idea of the passage is that _. (A) The county is enjoying economic growth (B) The poor are benefiting from todays good economy (C) We were more aware of the poor than we are today (D) There were many more poor people tan there are today 7. The organizational pattern of the first two paragraphs of this passage is _. (A) order of importance (B) comparison and contrast (C) chronological order (D) classification and division 8. In line 6 of the first paragraph, the word straitened means _. (A) prosperous (B) difficult (C) relaxing (D) significant 9. From this passage, we can conclude that _. (A) the status quo of the rich and the poor has changed (B) the good and prosperous economy will soon end (C) poverty will be removed as a result of increased wealth (D) all people benefit from good economic conditions 10.According to the author, one important reason that we do not talk much about poverty is that _. (A) no one knows what to do about it (B) poverty really is lower than in the past (C) no one has been left out of the current boom (D) the president is not concerned about the poorQue