上海英语中级口译证书第一阶段考试.doc

e速英语上海英语中级口译证书第一阶段考试模拟试题卷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.For _ (1), the message was clear: Earth Hour was _ (2).Now they say nations have a mandate to _ (3). The world said yes to climate action, now governments must follow, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said on March 29, a day after_ (4) of people worldwide followed its call to turn off lights for _ (5).From an Antarctic research base and the Great _ (6) of Egypt, from the Colosseum in Rome to the Empire State building in New York, illuminated patches of the globe went dark on the night of March 28 to _ (7) of climate change. Time zone by time zone, nearly _ (8) and towns in 88 countries dimmed _ (9) from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.WWF called the event, which began in Australia in 2007 and grew last year to 400 cities worldwide, the worlds first-ever global vote about the _ (10). The United Nations top climate official, Yvo de Boer, called the event _ (11) that the world wants _ (12) seeking a climate change agreement to set _ (13) to fight global warming.Talks in Bonn are the latest round in an effort to craft a deal to _ (14) of the heat trapping gases _ (15) global warming. They are due to culminate in Copenhagen this December. Earth Hour _ (16) when the Chatham Islands, 500 miles (800 kilometers) east of New Zealand, _ (17) its diesel generators. It moved on through Asia, Europe and then crossed the Atlantic to North and South America.Earth Hour has always been _ (18), said Earth Hour executive director AndyRidley. Its _ (19), not despair. And I think thats something thats been _ (20) this year because there is so much despair around.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.Questions 1-10 are based on the following conversation1. (A) We need to pay $200.(B) We need to pay $180.(C) We need to pay $160.(D) We need to pay $ 40.2. (A) All exhibits in the gallery aroused my interest.(B) I have no interest in any of the paintings.(C) Some paintings in the gallery attracted me.(D) I took some Renaissance paintings in the gallery with me.3. (A) The pottery ware is valueless.(B) The pottery ware is common.(C) The pottery ware is beautiful.(D) The pottery ware is unique.4. (A) I dont like the color of the dress.(B) Ill take the dress and wear it next week.(C) I want the tailor to take the dress and give my money back.(D) Id like to get the dress narrowed in size.5. (A) Drinking of alcoholic beverages is permitted only in the last three rows.(B) Smoking of any other material is permitted only in the last three rows.(C) Drinking of alcoholic beverages is forbidden.(D) Smoking of cigarettes is forbidden.6. (A) We plan to arrive at Baton at 7:45.(B) We plan to arrive at Baton at 8:45.(C) The train will come at 6:30.(D) The train will come at 6:45.7. (A) Tim has talked to someone on the island.(B) Tim took a boat to leave the island.(C) I had Tims shoes when he was on the isle.(D) I dont think I can stay on the isle for a month.8. (A) I dont know they have turned down our expansion proposal.(B) I dont know what they dont like about our expansion proposal.(C) I cant understand why they have cut down the expense.(D) I cant understand why they didnt inform me of the decision.9. (A) The New York Times is a city newspaper.(B) The New York Times is a national newspaper.(C) The New York Times is a city newspaper and national newspaper.(D) The New York Times is neither a city newspaper nor a national newspaper.10. (A) Father will vote against redecorating of the house.(B) Father will vote for the redecorating of the house.(C) Father will be the last one to give his opinion on redecorating the house.(D) Father will decide whether well redecorate the house.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 11 to 14 are based on the following conversation11. (A) Killing. (B) Automobiles.(C) Crime rates. (D) Financial crisis.12. (A) 9,000. (B) 34,000.(C) 43,000. (D) 52,000.13. (A) Shoplifting. (B) Fraud.(C) Vehicle crime. (D) Murder.14. (A) 15%. (B) 20%.(C) 25%. (D) 50%.Questions 15 to 18 are based on the following conversation15. (A) See. (B) Crawl.(C) Walk. (D) Sing.16. (A) Because babies have telepathy with their mothers.(B) Because their mothers smile to them first.(C) Because they can always see their mothers.(D) Because newborn babies can identify particular smells.17. (A) Until around one month. (B) Until more than two months.(C) Since it was born. (D) Since it can walk.18. (A) Mental growth of a new-born baby. (B) Physical growth of a new-born baby.(C) How a baby learns to read. (D) How a baby acquires learning skills.Questions 19 to 22 are based on the following conversation19. (A) Workers can quit at any time if they want.(B) Workers dont have to obey the rules in the company.(C) Workers can have a holiday if they want.(D) Workers dont have to fit it into fixed working hours.20. (A) Travelling in the rush hour.(B) Paying extra fee.(C) Losing properties on the bus.(D) Being hurt in the accident.21. (A) Because they dont need employees.(B) Because they dont need so much expensive office space.(C) Because they can contribute to the environmental protection.(D) Because they are taking some measures to make profit.22. (A) Doing your job and having a family life. (B) Less likely to be off sick.(C) Reducing companys costs. (D) Higher income.Questions 23 to 26 are based on the following news report23. (A) Mainly because they lack the ability.(B) Mainly because they lack confidence and practice.(C) Because it is the last thing they want to do.(D) Because they despise speaking in the public.24. (A) Prepare before hand, including practical details.(B) Plan the content completely.(C) Read your speech without looking at the audience.(D) Incorporate pauses when necessary.25. (A) Rehearse and pay attention to the intonation.(B) Speak as loud as possible.(C) The bigger the group, the faster he should speak.(D) The bigger the group, the louder he should speak.26. (A) Sing a song during the speech.(B) Play some jazz.(C) Change tone and rhythm.(D) Vary the content of the speech.Questions 27 to 30 are based on the following conversation27. (A) Learning through the telephone.(B) Learning via the internet.(C) Travelling a long distance to acquire knowledge.(D) Going abroad to acquire knowledge.28. (A) Almost people at any age.(B) Young people.(C) People who are free of responsibilities.(D) People who are wealthy.29. (A) More attention to the global problems.(B) Free flow of information.(C) More access to the internet.(D) Cheaper tuition fees.30. (A) What subject to choose in higher education.(B) What majors for further education.(C) Distance learning and face-to-face learning.(D) Distance learning and its side effects.Part C: Listening and Translation1. 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 ANSWERBOOKLET.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)2. 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 (45 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 1-5In the absence of any real detail about what he plans to do, it is Barack Obamas staff choices that provide the best indications as to what sort of president he will turn out to be. And so far the signs are encouraging, both in terms of the process and the results. Mr. Obama is moving much faster and more smoothly than most incoming presidents managewithout rancor, hiccups or (unplanned) leaks. And his choices are reassuring, especially for those who feared a shift to the left.On the economic side, by giving the two main jobs to pragmatic centristsTim Geithner for treasury secretary and Larry Summers to chair the National Economic Council, the White House body that coordinates economic policy makingMr. Obama has shown that he values experience over ideology, and competence over personal loyalty. Some of those who worked hardest to get him elected have had only meager reward for it, whereas Mr. Geithner is someone whom Mr. Obama does not know well. The appointment of Peter Orszag, a noted critic of lax spending, to run the budget office is another good move: it hints that Mr. Obama will be a spending hawk aswell as a stimulator. On the security side, by keeping on George Bushs first-rate defense secretary, Robert Gates, and (probably) by choosing a former general, Jim Jones, as his national security adviser, Mr. Obama is showing that he will not let himself be tagged with the“Defeaticrat” label.There are, of course, a few potential pitfalls. For every rational businessperson reassured by the fact that Mr. Obama has appointed economically literate free traders, there will be a union leader moaning that a bunch of Clintonian retreads will never deliver the change America needs. Mr. Obama will need to manage the threat of disillusion among some of his more enthusiastic supporters with some care. As things look now, he should be able to deliver on the issue that many on the left care most strongly about, a phased withdrawal from Iraq; and he is also likely to pleasethem with the scale of his stimulus plans. Other sops to the leftnotably the removal of secret ballots for union voteslook more dangerous.The other worry concerns a couple of management issues. Many people had expected Mr. Summers to return to his perch at the Treasury. It is not clear whether Mr. Summers, brilliant but opinionated, is really the ideal man for the nominally junior role at the NEC, involving the forging of consensus.1. It can be inferred from the passage that _.(A) President-elect is proceeding with all deliberate speed(B) President-elect is faring without scruples(C) President-elect is trying to favor his own confidents with weighty appointments(D) President-elect is particularly picky in choosing the staff2. The word “pitfall” in the 3rd paragraph means _.(A) danger(B) opportunity(C) Challenge(D) dilemma3. What can be concluded from Mr. Obamas standard of choosing staff?(A) Hes tend to use the ones who worked hard to get him elected.(B) He favors the staff who worked for his predecessor.(C) He puts capability ahead of any other factors.(D) He gives the security perch a top priority.4. From the 3rd paragraph, we can clearly see that _.(A) Union leaders believe Obama administration will be capable of delivering the change America needs(B) Mr. Obama feels no pressure from his enthusiastic advocates(C) Business people are so far dissatisfied with Mr. Obamas efforts(D) Mr. Obama faces the pressure of withdrawing troops from abroad5. What is the authors attitude toward Mr. Obamas latest approach?(A) Negative.(B) Indifferent.(C) Objective.(D) optimistic.Questions 6-10Even the Grinch could not have engineered a more dismal set of circumstances for the start of Americas holiday shopping season: entire industries are on the brink of collapse, the gyrations of the stock market have driven investors to despair, the days of easy credit are a distant memory and retailers are going bust. Black Friday, the day after the Thanksgiving holiday that is considered to mark the start of the Christmas shopping season, is supposedly so named because sales over the three-day weekend can bring in enough customers to lift many retailers out of thered and into the black for the year. As they try to lure customers through their doors, desperate shopkeepers are offering huge discounts.This year it is not just the scale of the discounts that is notable, but also how early the price cutting began. Many shops started their holiday sales in October. Some think this boosted sales, but others worry that it encouraged people to delay purchases and hold out for even bigger reductions. Darrell Rigby, a retail expert at Bain & Company, a consultancy, calls this “a high stakes game of chicken” between customers and retailers.Another trend this year is the expected decline in the popularity of gift cards, sales of which have grown at double-digit rates over the past five years. The collapse of retail chains such as Linens n Things and Mervyns, and the recent bankruptcy of Circuit City, are stark reminders that some shops may not be around in January to redeem gift cards. And the big discounts on offer this year mean that buyers may prefer to give things, rather than gift cards, as presents.The past few months have shown the considerable power of Wal-Mart and mass discounters,such as Costco, to attract consumers with low prices. Britt Beemer, chairman of Americas Research Group, a market-research firm, predicts that 40% of Americans will go to Wal-Mart to do some of their holiday shopping this year, and that 90% of those will do all their shopping there.Shoppers are also turning to the internet to find the best prices and save on sales tax, which can be avoided with most online purchases. In the first ten months of 2008, 9% more was spent online than in the same period in 2007, according to comScore, another market-research firm.But its figures for early November show a 4% decline compared with last year. No one believes that the internet is going to save Christmas, since one of its effects is to hurt retailers that do not have the lowest prices. Empty windows and “for lease” signs are already scattered around gloomy malls. And one of Americas largest mall owners, General Growth Properties, said recently that it was close to bankruptcy itself.6. What does “Black” in Black Friday means?(A) It stands for bad luck.(B) It means sales are dismal.(C) It refers to retailers going bust.(D) It represents going out of deficit.7. Why many shops started their holidays sales earlier than usual?(A) Because they want customers to delay the purchases.(B) Because their discounts are notable.(C) Because they will have further bigger reduction later.(D) Because they think its the only chance to make big money amid the sales woes.8. Which can be inferred from the fact that people have come to favor things rather than giftcards as presents?(A) The quality of gift card is undoubtedly getting worse in recent years.(B) People think things are more practical and valuable than gift cards.(C) Gift cards redemption can not be guaranteed in the near future.(D) People have changed their taste as to choosing gift.9. The retailer giants are showing the winning edge during the same periods, it should be largelyattributed to _?(A) overwhelming credibility.(B) luring competitive pricing.(C) considerable saves on sales tax.(D) Absolute convenience.10. Why many people still hold negative opinion over the current retail industry?(A) Because Internet is going to destroy the efforts made by retailers with entities.(B) Because no one have the reasonable price for consumers.(C) Because there are limited ways to make a difference under the current circumstance.(D) Because lots of windows are still waiting for lease in the large mall.Questions 11-15In the annals of history, Steve Jobs appears to have one-upped Napoleon. The emperor made an impressive comeback from his exile on Elba, but it lasted only a momentous “hundred days” (111, to be precise). By contrast, Mr. Jobs escaped from his 12-year exile in 1996 to return to the company that he had co-founded, Apple, and leads it still.After being ousted in 1985 in a boardroom coup, he struggled for several years, buying or founding companies and pursuing old interests. Over time, these succeeded in their own rightPixar, now owned by Walt Disney, became the most successful animated-filmcompanyor as part of something else. Next failed commercially but succeeded t