#答案 2008年3月中级口译真题.docx

答案与听力原文SECTION 1 LISTENING TESTPart A Spot Dictation1. religious associations2. local and national characters3. how far back4. a 200-yard dash5. other field6. 708 BC7. consisted of8. every four years9. were abolished10. 1500 years11. summer games12. in turn13. living accommodation14. the marathon races15. lighted16. a succession of runners17. continuation18. the closing ceremony19. a modern conception20. participating in the GamesPart B Listening ComprehensionI. StatementsQuestions 1101. (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 dont get annoyed over what I said now. Im 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, Im sure we can work something out but its almost dinner time. May I suggest that we come back tomorrow, say 9 oclock, 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 doesnt 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 ConversationsQuestions 1114W: Now , you are looking for a flat in this area, correct?M: Yeah, thats 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 cant 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 cant stand living alone, you know.W: Well, Ive got just the place for you, a nice flat near Station Street.M: Oh, yes, I know Station Street quite well. Its very convenient for transportation and shopping.W: Its 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 thats the best part. Its only four hundred and fifty pounds a month. Would you like me to run you around.M: Why not? Sounds like just what Im 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 1518Will 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 worlds 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 worlds 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 1922W: George, as a university student, youve 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 dont you like any of them?M: Well, Im a little tired of your fishing chips, and roast beef and Yorkshire pudding is only good when properly cooked at home. I dont like the way you cook your vegetables, either. And.W: So you dont really like any of our food, do you?M: Oh, no. I didnt say that.W: Well.M: Im very fond of the steak and kidney pudding you make. And I like your apple pies. You know, all the home-made stuff.W: Its 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 2326More often than not, Ive 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 dont 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 teachers 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 speakers 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 speakers 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 dont 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 speakers message?26. (C) To which of the following does the man compare poor listeners?Questions 2730W: 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, Id 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, thats my second series, I move towards a more linear style, which is something Ive always loved. Ive 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: Id 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 cant 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 theyve all done an outstanding job. Its the nature of collaboration, isnt 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 youve giving it so much of your time and effort as an artist?M: Its a very nurturing environment. My editors are all open to new ideas. Theyve encouraged me to push my abilities and grow. Its a great place to be. And I wonder they keep renewing my contract.27. (B) What is the mans job?28. (B) Whats the man trying to do now for his works?29. (C) Whats the womans comment about the mans artistic works?30. (D) What does the man say about the company with whom he has contracts?Part C Listening and TranslationI. Sentence Translation1. Most people are too anxious during tests. Such anxiety makes them less efficient than normal. As a result, their scores are much lower than theyexpected.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 Translation1. 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