2014年3月中级口译考试真题-听力部分.docx

2014年3月中级口译考试真题完整版（含答案）SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (45 minutes)Part A: Spot DictationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.Good afternoon, folks. Todays topic is “Try Jogging for Fitness”. When we run for fitness, exercise, and pleasure, it is commonly called jogging. Jogging (1) _ in recent years. The popularity of jogging today stems from (2) _. First, jogging is one of the most efficient forms of exercise. As a rule, a person jogging (3) _ more calories per minute than in most other sports. Running, like biking, swimming and (4) _, is an aerobic exercise. Such an exercise uses a great deal of oxygen. In addition, it increases (5) _.Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart muscle so that it (6) _. This kind of exercise is also one of the best ways to improve our general health and (7) _ of our lungs. Jogging is also popular because almost every one of us (8) _. Jogging is an activity that doesnt require (9) _ or special coordination. Jogging is (10) _. Finally, it can be done alone, with another person, or in a group.For anyone who runs more than (11) _ a week, it is important to have good running shoes. Tennis shoes or sneakers wont do. Running produces stress that is (12) _ than the stress of walking. With this added stress to (13) _, we need good shoes. The shoes should be replaced when they (14) _ or worn unevenly. Cold weather poses few problems for us joggers. The main hazard in (15) _ is slipping on ice or snow. There is no danger of freezing our lungs, because our body (16) _ before it reaches our lungs. In winter we should be sure to (17) _ and keep our feet as dry and warm as possible. Its best to wear _ (18). In summer, we must be careful not to dry out. So it is important for us to (19) _ on hot, humid days. The best summer wear is loose fitting and (20) _.Part B: Listening Comprehension1. 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) Lets call it a day and continue our talk tomorrow. (B) Im hungry now. Can we discuss it after the dinner? (C) I wish we could reach an agreement tomorrow morning. (D) Let me remind you that we should sign it as soon as possible.2. (A) Weather is difficult to forecast. (B) The heat wave is about to end. (C) I didnt hear the weather forecast for today. (D) Its going to be quite hot these days.3. (A) Peter barely understands what he hears. (B) Peter seldom thinks about his own actions. (C) Peter usually doesnt finish what he starts. (D) Peter generally doesnt tolerate others ideas.4. (A) Many city centers in Europe are accessible to pedestrians only. (B) Many cities in Europe are too crowded with people to allow access for cars. (C) Many tourists visiting Europe find it difficult to rent a second-hand car. (D) Many local residents in European cities support a ban on cars in city centers5. (A) Lawyers are the most affluent of all professionals. (B) Lawyers are always awkward and come to no avail in a suicidal case. (C) Lawyers are more likely to become depressed and commit suicide. (D) Lawyers are like actors or actresses who have to put up a show on the stage.6. (A) Most people take medicine when they have a pain in their brain. (B) Most headaches are symptoms of ailments outside the brain. (C) It is found that storytelling can make your headaches less painful. (D) If you hurt other parts of your body, you will feel the pain in your brain.7. (A) For language learners, the Internet environment lacks real-life social factors. (B) Learning a language through the Internet may produce remarkable effects.(C) Language learners can use the language appropriately in the Internet environment.(D) Learning to protect our environment is becoming an international issue for mankind.8. A) Recent statistics show that American women spend one third of their income on food.(B) American women are more likely to go and dine in restaurants or fast-food shops.(C) Nowadays one in every three Americans prefers to eat in restaurants or fast-food(D) Today more Americans dine out because they have more jobs and more money.9. (A) Primary school pupils are likely to become good friends for life. (B) Roommate arrangements often dont work out even for intimate friends. (C) Living under one roof for a longer period of time brings about a close friendship. (D) Most people dont believe in “A friend in need is a friend indeed”.10. (A) Work has now become a major socializing influence for women.(B) Women can enjoy their new lifestyles by taking care of small children.(C) Most mothers with children quit their jobs to become full-time housewives.(D) There is little chance for women to be presented fairly in this community.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.Questions 111411. (A) A gift. (B) A picture. (C) A file. (D) Some money.12. (A) The accounting office. (B) The vice-presidents office. (C) Jack. (D) Mrs Carter.13. (A) It is to be signed by the president himself.(B) It is from the executive vice-presidents office.(C) It is about changes in the accounting procedures.(D) It is to be transferred to the accounting office at once.14. (A) Go to the executives office. (B) Hand in his resignation.(C) Look through the womans files. (D) Ask someone for help.Questions 151815. (A) Working in a travel agency. (B) Organizing a BBQ party.(C) Teaching English to Chinese students. (D) Learning Chinese.16. (A) Cats. (B) Dogs(C) Cows. (D) Birds.17. (A) Because they could get some food.(B) Because they are friendly.(C) Because they need company.(D) Because they want to be protected.18. (A) Sacred ibis. (B) Black crows. (C) White parrots. (D) Colorful parakeets.Questions 192219. (A) Physics (B) Calculus. (C) Composition. (D) Biology.20. (A) He is lazy. (B) He is boring. (C) He is wonderful. (D) He is humorous.21. (A) He is able to save a lot of money from it.(B) It pays well and the hours are flexible.(C) It is interesting and the pay is good.(D) His co-workers are congenial and cooperative.22. (A) To attempt to transfer to Professor Atkins class.(B) To cut back on his classes.(C) To get a job at the library shelving books.(D) To drop his Accounting course.Questions 232623. (A) Bow and keep your eye on the business card.(B) Take it one-handedly and stuff it in a pocket.(C) Use two hands and study the card carefully.(D) Read it aloud to show your attention and respect.24. (A) Because he presented gifts in sets of fours to the Japanese businessmen.(B) Because he failed to pay due attention to the Japanese businessmens cards.(C) Because his business card was not treated respectfully by the Japanese businessmen.(D) Because his business card had some errors which were discovered by the Japanese businessmen.25. (A) China. (B) America. (C) Honduras (D) India.26. (A) Native pottery. (B) Maple syrup (C) Toy clocks. (D) Amish handicrafts.Questions 273027. (A) Light Engineer. (B) Personnel Manager.(C) Chemistry Analyst. (D) News Editor.28. (A) In a London firm. (B) In a chemical company.(C) At Leeds Lighting Factory. (D) At Yorkshire Engineering.29. (A) He is the Personnel Manager.(B) He is slow to respond to new ideas.(C) He gets along well with