2006年3月上海中级口译资格证书考试第一阶段实考试卷.doc

2006年3月上海中级口译资格证书考试第一阶段实考试卷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 ward 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. In the early 1970s, Citibank of New York City became one of the first financial institutions to install ATMs on a large scale. Since then, the_(1) of automated teller machines has increased dramatically. At the time, the bank hoped_ (2) their operating costs by replacing human tellers with machines. Little did they _ (3) that the cash machines would become so successful. However, as more banks added_ (4) automated service through ATMs, the machines mushroomed all over the world.To use an ATM, all you need is a _(5) issued by your bank. Your bank may also_(6) through a credit card, such as MasterCard or Visa. To begin a _(7), you need to insert the card into an ATM and punch in a personal identification number on the _(8). The personal ID number may consist of_(9) and can prevent anyone from using the card.The ATM next flashes instructions on its_(10) for carrying out transaction. To get cash, for example, you are instructed to _(11) that indicate whether the money should be withdrawn form a checking or a savings account and the _(12). This request is then displayed on the screen. After you press a button to _(13) that the information is correct, the ATM goes to _(14).How safe, you may ask, is banking by ATM? The_(15) is meant to prevent anyone, no matter who you are, from using a cash card_(16). If you enter the wrong ID number for a card, a message on the screen will_(18). As another precaution against_(19), the bank generally limits the amount that may be withdrawn by cash card_(20), say, to $200.Part B: Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements.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. Statements1. (A) We didnt find one qualified applicant.(B) Nobody applied for the job.(C) Only one person applied for the job.(D) We interviewed nine candidates.2. (A) Florence finished her speech with some introductory remarks.(B) Florence found herself making a speech when the speaker became ill.(C) Florence came along with a fluent introduction about the eminent speaker.(D) Had the speaker not been ill, he would have made some introductory remarks.3. (A) I cannot finish the report in time.(B) I hate to join in social activities this weekend.(C) I have to work extra time over the weekend.(D) I will not attend the board meeting next week.4. (A) The director is too busy to attend to your proposal right now. (B) The director will help you read the proposal tomorrow morning.(C) You should hand in your proposal no later than tomorrow morning.(D) You can make an appointment to see the director the next day.5. (A) Well ask for more time to finish the financial plan.(B) Well look for more information for the plan later than expected.(C) Im afraid well turn in the financial plan later than expected.(D) Well have to finish the plan with the materials available now.6. (A) Talking too much in business negotiations leaves a bad impression o Americans.(B) Silence often makes Americans feel uncomfortable in business situations.(C) Americans enjoy keeping silent in business negotiations and employ a variety of strategies.(D) Americans are rather aggressive, especially in business situations.7.(A) I think now it is the best time to do business in China, though we have had a 50-year relationship.(B) I believe that we could have done more business with China over the past 50 years.(C) Although our company has a history of over 50 years, we are unable to start our business in China.(D) Despite our good relationship over the past 50 years, we need to find a better time for investment here.8. (A) The director has already signed the agreement.(B) The director has read the agreement for three times(C) The director is not in and cannot sign the agreement.(D) The director is not ready to sign the agreement.9. (A) We cannot compete with our rivals, since we have just started our business here.(B) We want to have more customers, so were ready to make more favourable offers(C) We are unable to provide the best service here, because we do not have enough competitive advantage.(D) We plan to merge our competitors in this area, as we are growing and have more customers.10. (A) A diet with meat only is not enough for our body.(B) A diet with vegetables can sometimes be very costly.(C) Meatless meals are equally nutritious and less expensive.(D) Meatless meals cannot provide all the essential nutrients.2. Talks and Conversations Directions: 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 11-1411. (A) She was fired.(B) She was given a raise.(C) She got a transfer.(D) She got married.12. (A) They bought her a birthday gift.(B) They gave her a farewell party.(C) They surprised her during the party.(D) They saw her off at the airport.13. (A) She was invited to stay with Nancy in New York.(B) She was warned not to give the surprise away.(C) She was unable to keep a secret.(D) She was a good friend of Nancys.14. (A) The man.(B) Nancy.(C) Mrs Sampson.(D) Christina.Questions 15-1815.(A) Sending invitation cards to as many people as possible.(B) Reserving a table at least one day in advance.(C) Taking your order before you are seated.(D) Keeping calm and talking to your clients.16. (A) A soup.(B) Some cold dishes.(C) A salad.(D) A drink.17. (A) Consult the waiter about the dish in question.(B) Tell everyone that you have certain dietary restrictions.(C) Write beforehand to say that you dont care for some dishes.(D) Keep quiet and pretend that you enjoy the food.18. (A) Over your lap.(B) On the chair.(C) Under the plate.(D) Beside the plate.Questions 19-2219. (A) In a holiday camp.(B) In a caravan park.(C) In a hotel.(D) In a restaurant.20. (A) Because they had driven for a long time.(B) Because they had booked for another time.(C) Because they had planned to have their supper first.(D) Because they had found a better place to stay in.21 (A) She can avoid doing a lot of farm work.(B) She wants to stay in some quiet and peaceful place.(C) Her husband especially cares for seafood.(D) Her children enjoy building sandcastles.22. (A) In the car.(B) In the lounge.(C) In a farm.(D) In a quiet corner.Questions 23-2623. (A) In New Zealand.(B) In the USA.(C) In England.(D) In Japan.24. (A) Because they want to feel the thrill and excitement.(B) Because they are tired of modern-day university life.(C) Because they are interested in the scientific experiment.(D) Because they find that it is the best way to reduce weight.25. (A) Jumping into the sea.(B) Jumping onto the cliff.(C) Jumping with a body harness.(D) Jumping with a leg harness.26. (A) Be over the age of 18.(B) Receive due instructions.(C) Join a sports club.(D) Pay for the rubber band.Questions 27-3027. (A) Paper Research.(B) Examination Method.(C) Comparative Literature.(D) University Seminar System.28. (A) A college course in which new ideas and subjects are introduced.(B) A university class in which topics are discussed among the students.(C) A system where university students are allowed to choose their teachers.(D) A gathering where only teachers and students of about the same age can attend.29. (A) They were boring.(B) They were good lecturers.(C) They seldom asked questions.(D) They talked too much in class.30. (A) The unanswered questions during the lectures.(B) The discussion with the serious professors.(C) The results of his final examinations.(D) The low marks he had scored during the term.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 ANSWER BOOKLET.(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 SKILLSDirections: 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 1-5One of the most disturbing statistics Ive read for a long time was published this week. The Work Foundation claims that job satisfaction in this country has fallen alarmingly. Womens satisfaction level has fallen from 51 percent in 1992 to 29 percent today; mens has fallen from 35 percent to 20. The reason-the long-hours culture and job insecurity.For my fathers generation, work was something that had to be endured so that real life could be maintained. But my generation has been gulled into thinking that work is real life. Most work is not satisfying. Most work stinks. Most work, however well paid, is meaningless and dull. But somehow weve been convinced that work provides self-fulfillment.Before Mrs Thatcher, we had a famous British attitude to work-the less we did the better. Thatcher introduced the idea that, in a world where identity was so fragile, you could become real through work, through long hours and assiduous consumption, in the small amount of time you had been left after clocking off. Now Blair carries on the crusade, Ive got one of the best jobs in the world-siV3ng in an once by myself all day trying to make up something that someone somewhere wit! be interested in. But Id rather be stretched out in front of the TV, or in bed, or playing tennis, or doing just about anything else.Much of feminist thought has been about getting what men have traditionally had without examining the underlying assumption of whether it was worth having. Feminism never ended up with a life built around creative leisure, instead, women of talent and drive threw themselves into the labour pool, believing that work and its attendant income and power would affect the change of life and consciousness that would liberate them.Can anything be done? Only if were willing to change the way weve been tricked into thinking. Most people now measure their lives primarily in units of currency-money saved and spent. I have a friend wholl travel halfway across London for a shoe sale, without factoring in how much of her precious time has been spent travelling. The most important truth I know is that ail we ever own is the time we were given on this earth. We need to seize it back. Now the future has arrived, and we have the means to do it-we just dont have the imagination.1. Before the British were persuaded to realize themselves through hard work,(A) they had little time left to themselves(B) they had struggled hard for equal treatment(C) they had enjoyed themselves more(D) they had a strong desire to be set free from work2. The sentence Now Blair carries on the crusade (para. 3) could be best illustrated by which of the following statements?(A) Blair continues to promote the idea of achieving self-fulfillment through work.(B) Blair opposes his people to be workaholic and has launched such a campaign.(C) Blair sets a perfect example as a hard-working person for his people in the UK.(D) Blair is most unwilling to have his people labouring as slaves.3. What is the authors attitude towards womens joining the workforce?(A) Supportive.(B) Negative.(C) Appreciative.(D) Defensive.4. What is the purpose of the author in mentioning her friend who travelled halfway across London for a shoe sale?(A) To praise her friend for her persistence in pursuing what she wants.(B) To introduce her friend to the general public.(C) To give an urgent call for people to take life easy.(D) To raise peoples awareness as to how precious time is.5. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?(A) Whats So Good about Hard Work?(B) Whatd You Imagine for the Future?(C) Work Makes Everyone Free,(D)Seize Time Back for Your Own Sake.Questions 6-10 I delight in Buckingham Palace, said Queen Victoria, when she moved in three weeks after ascending to the throne. Today the 40-acre secluded garden contains specimen shrubs trees and a large lake. Eight to nine thousand people visit it during the annual garden parties. It took George IV, on becoming King in 1820, and John Nash, Surveyor-general to George IV when he was Prince Regent, many years to turn the house into a sumptuous palace. Nash demolished the North and South wings and rebuilt them. He constructed Marble Arch as a grand entrance to the enlarged courtyard. As work continued, Nash let his costs run away with him. and Parliament complained. Joseph Hume, ml English politician and reformer fighting for financial retrenchment, said, The Crown of England does not require such splendour. Foreign countries might indulge in frippery, but England ought to pride herself on her plainness and simplicity. Nevertheless, elegance reigned. Queen Victoria was crowned in 1837. When she moved in, Buckingham Palace became, for the first time, the official London residence of Britains sovereigns. There wasnt a room large enough for grand entertainments, so in 1853-55, Queen Victoria ordered the Ballroom built. 122 feet long, 60 feet wide and 45 feet high, it is, today, used for many events such as the State Banquet, the Diplomatic Reception, and memorial concerts. This is the site of Investitures, where the Queen (who was crowned in 1952) presents the recipients of British honours with their awards. During World War 11 a chapel, converted by Queen Victoria from Nashs conservatory, was bombed. Prince Philip oversaw its rebuilding as the Queens Gallery, home to a rotating collection of art from the Royal Collection. The Gallery, currently in the process of renovation, will reopen in 2002 for the Queens Golden Jubilee. More than 600 rooms, including 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms comprise the castles assets. But the room best known around the world is the Balcony where the Royal family gathers on celebratory and solemn occasions to be seen by their subjects. The Palace is more than a home for the Royals. It is the official administrative headquarters of the monarchy and contains the offices of their staff. It is the place where all Royal ceremonies and official banquets are held. Government ministers, top civil servants and heads of state visit to carry out their duties. It brings a whole new meaning to the phrase working from home.6. What was the result of Joseph Humes fighting for financial retrenchment?(A) He succeeded in cutting the budget of Nashs rebuilding work.(B) His opposition turned out a failure and the palace was built with extravagance.(C) He became Nashs strong opponent and they fought with each other since then.(D) He came to fame as a well-known reformer for financial retrenchment.7. According to the passage, which of the following are NOT supposed to be held in the Ballroom?(A) Investitures.(B) Government banquets.(C) Religious services.(D) Diplomatic receptions.8. According to the Queens Golden Jubilee (para. 3), how long has been the reign of the Queen?(A) It has to be 25 years under the reign of the Queen.(B) 45 years should be the minimum for the Queens Golden Jubilee.(C) At her age of 50, people usually celebrate the Queens Golden Jubilee.(D)The Queens Golden Jubilee would be celebrated at her 50 years reign.9. Why does Buckingham Palace bring a new meaning to the phrase working from home?(A) Because Government offices are located in Buckingham Palace.(B) Because the Royal family live and work in Buckingham Palace.(C) Because all Royal ceremonies and official banquets are held in Buckingham Palace.(D) Because the Royal staff have their offices and residences in Buckingham Palace.10. According to the passage, which is the most famous place in Buckingham Palace?(A) The Ballroom.(B) The Queens Gallery.(C) Marble Arch.(D) The Balcony,Questions 11-15The Lake District in north-west England is an area