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上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试摸拟试题SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (40 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 word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOLET. Remember you will hear the passage only once.Earthquakes may 1.rightly be listed as one of the most destroying forces known to man: since records began to be written down, it has been 2.estimated that earthquake-related destruction has been beyond 3.calculation. The greater part of such damage and loss of life 4.is due to collapse of buildings and the effects of rockslides, floods, fire, disease and other phenomena 5.resulting from earthquakes, rather than due to the quakes themselves.The 6.great majority of all earthquakes occur in two specific geographic areas. One such area includes the 7.Pacific Ocean and its neighboring areas. The other 8.extends from the East India to the Atlas Mountains, including the Himalayas, Iran, Turkey, and Alpine regions. It is in these two great zones that 9.ninety percent of all earthquakes take place. They 10.may happen anywhere at any time.11.In the recent years there have been 12.indications that earthquake prediction may be possible. 13.By analyzing changes in animal behavior, patterns of 14.movements in the earths crust and frequency with which minor earthquakes 15.are observed, scientists have shown increasing 16.success in anticipating when and where earthquakes will occur. As a result, a worldwide 17.earthquake warning network is already in operation and has helped to prepare for the 18.great destruction that might otherwise have been totally unexpected.It is doubtful that man will ever 19.be able to control earthquakes, but as how and why earthquakes happen become better understood, man will become more and more able to 20.deal with them.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. Now lets begin with question number one.If youd had your credit card, you would have paid by credit card.1.(A) If you could have paid by credit card, you would have brought the card.(B) You didnt bring your credit so you couldnt pay by credit card.(C) After you check your card, you will buy the card.(D) You will use the credit card to buy something.It took me less time than usual to complete my psychology assignment.2.(A) I finished this assignment rather quickly.(B) I seldom spend much time on psychology.(C) The assignment was unusually long.(D) Usually psychology is the last assignment I complete.Not only did I forget my air ticket, but also I forgot my passport.3. (A) I forgot my plane ticket as well as my passport(B) Luckily I brought my ticket with me.(C) I thought my passport was my identity.(D) I didnt know I needed a passport.It seems as if theyd known each other for years instead of just two hours.4. (A) They havent seen each other for a while.(B) The met two hours ago(C) They hardly know anything about each other.(D) Theyve been friendly for a long time.Because Marry was accepted by the State University, her brother Tom applied there too.5. (A) Marry and Tom were accepted at the State university.(B) Neither Marry nor Tom was interested in attending the State University.(C) Tom did not want to go to the State University because Marry is there.(D) Neither Marry nor Tom was interested in attending the State University.(D) Tom applied to the State University because Marry was accepted there.The bookstore is out of the textbooks for Applied Psychology.6. (A) Textbooks on Applied Psychology are being sold outside the bookstore.(B) There are no Applied Psychology books in the bookstore.(C) The bookstore has only one or two textbooks on Applied Psychology.(D) Bookstore selling Applied Psychology dont open until one or two oclock.Jack wanted a laptop computer, but got a desktop instead.7.(A) Jack wanted to repair the computer but got a new on instead.(B) After buying the laptop, Jack also bought a desktop.(C) Jack bought a desktop, though hed planned to by a laptop.(D) Jack bought two computers.I must have left my glasses at home, because I cant find it anywhere.8. (A) I didnt have to look for my glasses.(B) I left home for the school early today.(C) I found my glasses in my classroom(D) I forgot to bring my glasses.After we have the classroom decorated, well hold a party.9. (A) We have to go to a party after work.(B) We went to a huge party after the classroom was decorated.(C) After someone decorates the house for us, well hold a party.(D) After we decorate the house for ourselves, well hold a party.John studies harder than Billy, but for some reason Billy gets higher marks on the exams.10. (A) Billy gets better grades on the exams because he studies harder.(B) Johns exams are harder than Billys(C) Billy doesnt study as hard as John.(D) John Studies harder and gets better grades.I. 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.Guide:We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New York Harbor since 1886.Andrew:Wow! Look at it.James:Incredible isnt it?Guide: The statute was given to the United States by the people of France. It was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi.Andrew:Its really huge. Do we get to go inside?James:Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.Andrew:Stairs? Theres no elevator?James:Not to the top. But its just 142 steps.Guide:Let me tell you a little more about the statue before you climb to the top. In case your are wondering what is the statue is made of, it has a framework inside thats made of iron; the outer skin is made of copper. The copper skin is only 2.4 millimeters thick. The supporting framework inside the statue is what holds the whole thing together.The Statue of Liberty is a major tourist attraction, and every year about two million people from all over the world come here to visit it.Questions 11-14Since when has the Statue of Liberty been in New York Harbor?11.(A) 1886.(B) 1816.(C) 1866.(D) 1868Where was the designer of the Statue of Liberty From?12.(A) USA(B) New York(C) France(D) UKWhat is the Statue of Liberty made of?13.(A) Iron(B) Copper(C) Marble(D) StoneHow many people visit statue every year?14.(A) 2,000,000,000(B) 2,000,000(C) 200,000(D) 20,000Questions 15-18Today, college students in the United States use more than just books, paper, and pens to help them succeed in school. They now take advantage of some of the most recent advances in technology to help them successfully finish their education.Internet access is a good example. When students study late into the night, they cant go to the library. Todays students, however, can do research on the Internet, which gives them up-to-date information that a library cant provide. Indeed, some universities are now offering classes through the Internet. This helps people who otherwise would not be able to go to classes. Electronic mail also provides students with an easier way to stay in touch with family and friends living far away.Pagers and portable phones are another example. Students today are busy with more than just getting an education. Many have jobs. Some already have families. Going to classes makes them feel cut off. A pager or portable phone, however, allows them to be easily contacted by others. This means they no longer feel stress. These communication tools also give students instant access to the outside world. Since more students are going to college who are not longer between the ages of 18 to 22, these tools are more commonly seen on campus. For these students, who are parents, grandparents, or businesspeople, such tools are necessity. College students of the more traditional age find them useful too. They feel safe knowing they can easily call for help when they are in trouble. There is no doubt that students in America will become more and more electronically connected in the future.Because of the recent advances in technology what can the American students do now?15. (A) Find information that is not in the library(B) Stop using books, paper and pens.(C) Study at the library more often than before(D) Now borrow books from the library over the internet.What is the advantage of university classes taught through the Internet?16. (A) Appeal to people who dont have computers.(B) Are useful for people who cant go to classes.(C) Keep students in touch with their family(D) No longer require human teachers.What can make students today feel free from stress?17.(A) Pagers(B) Portable phone(C) Internet(D) Both A and BWhich of the following statements is true?18.(A) Students feel lonelier now as a result of using computers.(B) Pagers and portable phones offer students quick access to the Internet.(C) Most college classes are now taken through the Internet.(D) Students use electronic tools for both educational and other reason.Questions 19-22 Black is the color of mourning. Red symbolizes danger, violence, or bloodshed. If you are afraid, youre yellow. None of these sayings is true outside the English-speaking world. In China and Korea white is the color of mourning. In Russia red stands for beauty and life. In Italy and Germany youre yellow with anger, not with fear.It is not necessary to leave our own language area to find color contradictions. A redcap in the United States is a porter in a station; In Britain a redcap is a military policeman. Both names are logical, because both men wear red caps. Likewise, the British equivalent of an American white-collar worker is sometimes called a black0coated worker.We neednt even cross an ocean to have logical color distinctions. Would you rather be red-blooded or a blue-blooded? The first is literal, and so is the second if we trace is origin. The expression, which is now international, comes from Spain, where some noble Castilian families asserted they had sangre azul, meaning that they had no Moorish or Jewish blood. But why “blue” blood? Because the veins stand out when their possessor is fair-skinned.What does red symbolize in Russia?19.(A) Beauty and life(B) Danger(C) Violence(D) BloodshedWhich of the following color in Italy and Germany stands for anger?20. (A) Red(B) Black(C) Yellow(D) BrownWhere are the terms “red-blooded” and “ blueblood” from?21. (A) Britain(B) Italy and German(C) Spain(D) China and KoreaWhat is the main idea of the passage?22. (A) Meaning of “ blueblood” is not literal.(B) The meaning attached to certain colors.(C) Meanings of colors have long history.(D) Meanings of colors remain the same in the English-speaking world.Questions 23-26Susan:Hurry up Sam. Well be late for the wedding.Sam:Take it easy. We wont be late. The wedding doesnt start until nine oclock. We still have 25 minutes. Are you ready? Buckle your seatbelt. Here we go now.Susan:I am very excited. Mary must be looking really great today. We havent seen for quite a long time.Sam:Yes, youre right. The last time we saw her was at Peters Christmas party. Thats six months ago.Susan:Oh look, over there, someones had an accident.Sam:Yes, youre right. I hope it not serious. Thats a dangerous corner. I had an accident myself there.Susan:Really? Was it serious?Sam:It was last year. Right after my family moved here. I borrowed my fathers car to go to a party. I came back with some friends and I hit another car on this corner.Susan:How did it happen?Sam:I was driving along St. Johns Road, and as I approached the junction with Lavender Hill, the light turned, but I didnt see it in time. It was training hard, the road was wet and I was unable to stop. I drove into the side of a car going up Lavender Hill. Luckily, I was only going about 10mph.Susan:Oh dear. Were you OK?SamYes, but the front of my fathers car was badly damaged, and the driver of the car I hit was sent to the hospital.SusanOh my god. That must have been a terrible experience.Sam:Yes, it was.Where is this conversation probably talking place?23.(A) In a car(B) At a wedding party(C) At a Christmas party(D) At homeWhats the time now?24. (A) 9:00(B) 9:25(C) 8:35(D) 8:25Why was the man unable to stop his car?25. (A) It was raining(B) The road was wet(C) I didnt see the light.(D) All aboveWhat happened to the driver of the car I hit?26. (A) OK(B) Was sent to the hospital(C) Was badly damaged(D) Totally brokenQuestions 27-30Nonverbal communication has to do with gesture, movements and closeness of two people when they are talking. The scientists say that these gestures, movements, and so forth have the meaning our words do not carry.For example, the physical distance between two speakers can be important. North Americans often complain that South Americans are being “pushy” because they tend to stand close to the North American when speaking, whereas the South American often considers the North American to be “cold” or “distant” because he keeps a greater distance between himself and the person he is speaking to. In the Middle East it is considered flirtatious for a woman to allow a man to look her in the eye. This “eye contact” provides another example of what were calling nonverbal communication. A social psychologist has observed that there is more eye contact between people who like each other than there is person whom you are speaking to looks at you eyes indicates the amount of interest he has in you rather than the amount of interest he has in the thing you are talking about.On the other hand, too long a gaze can be discomfiting. Most people become uncomfortable when they are stared at. The eyes apparently play a great part in nonverbal communication. Frequently looking down can indicate humility, or embarrassment, or even boredom or dislike. Genuine warmth or interest can often be seen in the eyes. One scientist suggests that pleasant, satisfying experiences tend to make the pupils of the eyes grow larger. Sometimes when we feel that a person is being “warm” or “friendly” it is possible that we are reacting to a form of nonverbal communication - his opened pupils.We do not always consider a smile to be a sign of friendliness. Some one who is always smiling, and with little apparent reason, often makes us feel uneasy.Keep in mind what weve said about nonverbal communication, and the next time youre at a party try to notice which persons seem to draw close together when speaking - which persons seem to try to stay further apart or even to avoid each other. You may find this silent language, which weve called nonverbal communication, very interesting and even fascinating.Which of the following is NOT nonverbal communication?27.(A) Gestures(B) Body movements(C) Writings(D) Eye contactWhile talking, what do the South Americans tend to do?28. (A) Talk loudly(B) Be close to each other(C) Keep a certain distance between them(D) Push each otherFrequently looking down cannot indicate which of the following?29. (A) Satisfaction(B) Boredom(C) Submissiveness(D) EmbarrassmentWhich of the following often makes you uneasy?30. (A) Smiling(B) Looking you in the eye(C) Staring at you for long time(D) Does not use words to communicate with youPart C: Listening and Translation1. 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.An expensive car speeding down the main street of a small town was soon overtaken by a young motorcycle policeman.(1) 一辆名车在一个小镇的马路上超速行驶,不久便被年青的巡警追上. Legendary actress Katherine Hepburn has died at the age of 96. Hepburn holds the record for winning the most Oscars for Best Actress.(2)具有传奇色彩的女演员凯瑟琳赫本去世了,赫本保持了赢得奥斯卡最佳女主角的记录 China expressed the hope that the talks about nuclear weapons control should be held recently.(3) 中方表达了希望核武器控制的会谈在近期开始的愿望 A quick-thinking 15-year-old boy used his cell phone camera to take pictures of a man who tried to kidnap him, leadi