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1、2006年3月中级口译真题答案SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTPart A: Spot Dictation【答案】1. popularity 11. press buttons2. simply to reduce 12. The Amount to be Withdrawn3. suspect 13. verify4. round-the-clock 14. work on the request5. plastic card 15. personal ID number6. offer ATM service 16. without authorization7. tra

2、nsaction 17. ask you to try again8. machines keypad 18. keep the card9. four or six digits 19. card theft10. display screen 20. in a single dayPart B: Listening Comprehension1. Statements1.【原文】Up to now, none of the candidates who applied for the position has the required credentials. Wed better let

3、 our ad in the Help-Wanted Section run for more weeks.【预测】划出每个选项的关键词：A)not one qualified; B)nobody applied; C)only one applied; D)interviewed nine,显然话题是应聘、面试。B)、C)项矛盾，可能有一个成立。A)中的qualified应该是关注的重点，此选项的内容在深度上高于其他3个注重数字的选项。【解析】答案为A)。听力的重点在前半句：none of the candidates who applied说明B)、C)错。D)中的nine是对none的混

4、淆，也不对。none.has required credentials与A)中的not qualified相符合。【注释】credentials：证件，关于某人可以相信、信任或具有权力的证件或证明书。Help-Wanted Section：（报纸上的）求助、招聘版。run an ad：做广告。2.【原文】Originally Florence was only asked to make some introductory remarks, but she ended up giving a speech herself when the speaker came down with the

5、flu.【预测】划出每个选项的关键词，判断话题显然是speech，并涉及到introduce remarks（介绍辞），选项中有一个混淆点：是Florence还是speaker作了演讲？听时特别注意判断这个问题。【解析】答案为B)。前半句讲的是originally（原本的）情况：Florence致介绍辞，后半句的but转折必然是重点：end up giving a speech（最终作了演讲），原因是speaker came down with flu（得了流感病倒了）。句子提供的信息与B)相符。【注释】end up doing sth：以（没有预期到的结果）告终。come down with

6、 (disease)：病倒了。3.【原文】You know what? Ive got to finish that evaluation report for the board meeting next week. A 10-page report within the week! There goes my social life this weekend.【预测】读题划关键词，每个选项均有一个不同的动宾词组：finish report; hate to join social activities; work extra time; not attend board meeting。听

7、力时判断整句的主题最为重要。【解析】答案为C)。此题的干扰项中出现原句中的不少关键词汇，但正确的选项却是根据说话者的语气推理出来的：前两句说到report的长度和时限，后半句说道：周末的社交生活又泡汤了！由此可推出work extra time这个信息，故选C)。【注释】There goes.：losing sth/opportunity/money as a result of sth that has just happened。例如：There go our chances of winning the championship!赢得冠军的机会又泡汤了！4.【原文】The directo

8、r is kind of busy now and has no time to read over your proposal. How about dropping in tomorrow morning to see if I have something definite?【预测】四个选项中出现的关键词频率最高的是：director, proposal，四个选项似乎牵涉到三个主题，听时注意主语和动词的判断，以确定主题。【解析】答案为A)。答案根据前半句判断，它所表达的意思即：主管太忙了没时间读一遍你的计划，read over和A)中的attend to（关注）信息相符。后半句给出一个建

9、议：明天再来看看有什么确切的消息（something definite）。显然讲话者是主管的助手或秘书。此题的干扰项B)中的错误在于help you read一词，不合逻辑。【注释】proposal：提议，建议。kind of busy：有点忙，口语中常用到kind of, 表示有一点。5.【原文】We dont have enough information for our financial plan, but it is due tomorrow. So Im afraid well just have to make do with what we have got.【预测】读题划关键

10、词，发现B)、C)、D)均牵涉到时间状语的辨析，而A)中的ask for more time 也与时间有关，听时关注原句中的时间信息。【解析】答案为D)。原句中与时间相关的信息：it is due tomorrow，并且整句并未提到要求延期的信息，later than expected及ask for more time均可排除。所以选D)。【注释】have do with sth：将就着用，凑和着用。例：I havent got any cream, so we will have to make do with milk.6.【原文】Americans use a variety of s

11、trategies to avoid silence. They keep on talking, especially during business negotiations. Because they think that silence makes a bad impression.【预测】划出每个选项的关键词，A)核心词：talk too much，bad impression；B)核心词：silence, uncomfortable；C)核心词：keep silent, employ strategy；D)核心词：aggressive。四个选项均与Americans在busines

12、s negotiation方面的行为/态度相关。【解析】答案为B)。前半句清楚地指出：Americans avoid silence，选项A)、C)可以排除。后半句的keep on talking和silence makes a bad impression均进一步指出美国人在谈生意时的态度，但没有达到D)中aggressive（好争吵的、有决心成功的）那样的程度。故选A)。【注释】a variety of strategies：各种策略。employ：动词，正式用法，使用。例：He employs a special teaching method in the classroom.7.【原

13、文】We have enjoyed a relationship with China for more than half a century. But I do not believe there has ever been a more exciting time to do business here.【预测】四个选项的信息量很大，快速浏览，发现A)、C)、D)三个选项中均有表达转折的词：though；despite, 而B)则是虚拟语气：could have done more business, 所以在听原句时关注语气：是虚拟还是转折？判断语气后，若能排除虚拟，再根据A)、C)、D

14、)中的关键词：best time; unable to start business; need to find a better time来确定答案。【解析】答案为A)。这题较难，是一道推理题。听到But时，确定转折语气，按听力的原则，but带出的句子往往是考点所在：我觉得之前在这里没有更好的做生意的时机。暗示的意思就是：现在是最佳时机。【注释】I do not believe there has ever been a more exciting time to do business here.=I believe there has never been a more exciting

15、 time to do business here。8.【原文】Ive already mentioned to the director about the signing of the agreement three times this month. Each time he said he was ready, but nothing happens.【预测】每个选项的动词不同而主语和宾语相同：A)already sign; B)read 3 times; C)cant sign; D)not ready to sign。听时尤其注意动词的辨析。【解析】答案为D)。此题也是一道推理题。

16、整个句子描述了一个情节：mention the signing of agreement?said he was ready?nothing happens。也就是说，说好签却没有签。【注释】略。9.【原文】We are a new and growing firm in the area. And were willing to do our best to attract customers away from our competitors with more favorable terms.【预测】四个选项均是因果关系。划出关键词：A)not compete, since just s

17、tarted; B)want more customers, so make more offers; C)unable to provide best service, because no competitive advantage; D)merge competitors, as growing。【解析】答案为B)。句子的后半句是理解关键：attract customers away from our competitors （把顾客从竞争对手那里吸引过来），凭什么条件？more favorable terms（更加优惠的条件）。【注释】terms pl)条件，例如：We are try

18、ing to negotiate the loan on favorable terms.（我们正在协商，力争以更优惠的条件获取贷款）。 merge our competitors：合并我们的竞争者。10.【原文】Compared to a meat-centered diet, meatless meals can easily supply all the essential nutrients our body requires, and cost only 20 to 30% as much.【预测】划出关键词，按常识可以排除B)。判断句子的主题是有肉/无肉的饮食对身体是否有益。【解析

19、】答案为C)。理解的重点在后半句：supply all the essential nutrients，与C)中的equally nutritious相符；cost only 20% to 30% as much与less expensive相符。【注释】meat-centered diet：以肉为中心的饮食。essential nutrients：必要的营养物质。（补充：素食者：vegetarian；veggie（口语）。2. Talks and ConversationsQuestions 11-14【原文】M: By the way, Christina, when is Nancy g

20、oing to leave for New York?W: She is already gone. She left last Friday.M: The office wont seem the same without her. But we certainly gave her a great farewell party.W: Yes, but was it really a surprise?M: Well, I think so. Didnt you ask everyone not to say anything about the party?W: Of course I d

21、id. But I think somebody gave the surprise away.M: Who would do anything like that?W: Mrs. Sampson might. You know she cant keep a secret. And she and Nancy are such good friends.M: Didnt you warn her to be careful about what she said?W: I told her not to say a word.M: Well, surprise or not, Im sure

22、 Nancy had a good time. She was smiling and laughing all evening.W: And crying a little too. She asked everyone to come and visit her in New York.M: And everyone was asking her to write or to call, or best of all, to come back.W: Were all going to miss her. Just about everybody in the office working

23、 for Nancy in the correspondence section.M: Yes, and she is a true friend and always tries to help everyone.W: It wont be too long before I see her again. Im going to New York next month. And she invited me to stay with her.M: Thatll be wonderful. Anyway, shes still working with the same company. So

24、 Im sure well get to talk to each other on the phone pretty often.【大意】 这个对话发生在两个同事之间。办公室的一个同事Nancy走了，他们都觉得Nancy是一个很不错的人，在她走之前同事们还给她举行了欢送派对，不过有人事先走漏了风声，把这个惊喜事先告诉了她。Nancy将去纽约工作，还在同一家公司，所以他们仍能保持联系。女士还准备了下个月去纽约看她。【解析】11. What happened to Nancy?答案为C)。推理题。对话开头提到：when is Nancy going to leave for New York?说

25、她要走，但没有讲原因。到对话结尾处提到：shes still working with the same company.点出了她其实是transfer(调走)了。12. What did her colleagues do for her?答案为B)。细节题。对话开头即提到we certainly gave her a great farewell party。13. Which of the following is not true about Mrs. Sampson?答案为A)。细节题。出处为W: Mrs. Sampson might. You know she cant keep

26、a secret. And she and Nancy are such good friends. M: Didnt you warn her to be careful about what she said? W: I told her not to say a word. 听到这部分对话时可以在B)、C)、D)旁打勾。而听到对话结尾时也不应忽略女士所说的Im going to New York next month. And she invited me to stay with her，应在A)旁做好相应的笔记，这样才能确保答题时万无一失。14. According to the c

27、onversation, who is going to New York the following month?答案为D)。细节题。女士在结尾说Im going to New York next month. And she invited me to stay with her.而在对话开头寒暄时，男士称女士为Christina。故选D)。Questions 15-18【原文】American businessmen frequently use social situations to make business deals. One of the best examples of t

28、his practice is the business lunch. Therefore, knowing how to conduct yourself at business lunch is often just as important as the business discussion.For formal business lunches, it is wise to phone at least 1 day ahead to reserve a table. After you have been seated and given a menu, your waiter wi

29、ll come and ask if you would like to order anything to drink. Nowadays, it is quite acceptable to order a mineral water, a soda, or fruit juice, apart from wine or a mixed drink. After he has taken your beverage order, your waiter will leave you to make your food selection from the menu you have bee

30、n given. It is the hosts responsibility to discover whether or not his guests have any special dietary restrictions. If, however, a host does not do that, a guest should not announce his dietary practices to everyone at the table. Instead, he should discreetly ask the waiter about the ingredients of

31、 any dish in question. He should also have in mind a second dish he might order, just in case. Usually, the host will allow his guests to order first. Occasionally, a host may collect orders ahead of time and place them himself.Napkins should be placed on your lap, and used periodically to wipe the

32、corners of your mouth, especially when you are eating soup, salad with dressing, or an entre in a sauce. When you finish the meal, the napkin is then placed on the table beside the plate.【大意】商业午餐是美国商人用来谈生意的重要手段之一。本文介绍了美国商业午餐的习俗，比如该如何点饮料，如何点主菜，作为主人和客人分别应怎样做才算礼貌。文末还具体的讲述了餐巾的使用方法。【解析】15. Which of the f

33、ollowing is recommended for a formal business lunch?答案为B)。细节题。出处为For formal business lunches, it is wise to phone at least 1 day ahead to reserve a table。16. After being seated and given a menu, what are you supposed to order first?答案为D)。细节题。出处为After you have been seated and given a menu, your waite

34、r will come and ask if you would like to order anything to drink。17. What should you do if youve got any dietary restrictions?答案为A)。细节题。对于下述这句话It is the hosts responsibility to discover whether or not his guests have any special dietary restrictions（饮食禁忌）. If, however, a host does not do that, a gue

35、st should not announce his dietary practices to everyone at the table. Instead, he should discreetly（慎重地） ask the waiter about the ingredients（成分） of any dish in question. He should also have in mind a second dish he might order, just in case正确理解，可以排除错误选项。18. According to the talk, where should you

36、put the napkin when you finish the meal?答案为D)。细节题。文章的最后一句话When you finish the meal, the napkin is then placed on the table beside the plate正是答案所在。Questions 19-22【原文】M: Good evening, Madam. What can I do for you?W: The name is McDonald. Weve booked two double rooms for a week.M: Let me see. Im afraid

37、 theres been a mistake, Madam. Look, youve booked for next week.W: Oh, lord. I shouldnt have let my mom do the booking for us. Havent you any room free at all?M: At this time of the year? In August, Madam? Im terribly sorry, but the whole towns booked out. Im afraid you wont find a room anywhere.W:

38、Not even a bed and breakfast place?M: You might possibly find a farm if you went inland.W: We want to be by the sea because of the children. They especially like to build sand castles.M: Then I dont know what to suggest. Theres a caravan park two miles along the coast. But Im sure its full. Or there

39、s a Butlans holiday camp.W: No, thank you. We want some peace and quiet. Is there anywhere we can get a meal? We want to have our supper.M: At this hour, its already night oclock. You could try the next town. The restaurants will be closed, but there are one or two snack bars.W: Weve been twelve hou

40、rs on the road. There were queues five miles long in places. The children are dead tired.M: Well, Im sure we can do something for the children. They can sleep on the sofas in the lounge. But Im afraid, I cant help you and your husband.W: Oh, dont worry about us. We can sleep in the car. Cheer up dea

41、r. The drive home wont be so bad. There wont be nearly so much traffic going back to London.【大意】这个对话发生在宾馆的前台接待和一名女旅客之间。一对夫妇带着孩子经过长途跋涉从伦敦赶到了这个宾馆所在的海边小镇，却发现房间预订错了时间，而在度假旺季整个小镇根本已无可供食宿之处。最终的决定是：让孩子们在宾馆休息室沙发过夜，夫妇俩回车上睡觉，第二天打道回府。【解析】19. Wheres the conversation most probably taking place?答案为C)。推理题。从对话开头的一问

42、一答就可以推理出双方的关系：M: Good evening, Madam. What can I do for you? W: The name is McDonald. Weve booked two double rooms for a week。显然是在宾馆前台的一个对话。20. Why didnt the women and children check in?答案为B)。细节题。出处是男士说的一句话Let me see. Im afraid theres been a mistake, Madam. Look, youve booked for next week。21. Whats

43、 the reason that makes the woman choose to spend holiday by the sea?答案为D)。细节题。出处为We want to be by the sea because of the children. They especially like to build sand castles（孩子们爱搭沙堡）。22. Where would children sleep according to the conversation?答案为B)。细节题。对话快要结束时男士提出了这个解决方案：Well, Im sure we can do som

44、ething for the children. They can sleep on the sofas in the lounge。Questions 23-26【原文】Have you ever heard of bungee jumping? It is a rather thrilling and breath-taking sport of leaping from a high place with a rubber band tied around some part of ones body. The places you jump from can be a bridge,

45、crane, tower, or even a cliff.As we already know, the modern day bungee was started in England by Oxford Dangerous Sports Club. It was later commercialized most successfully in New Zealand, although the name of the sport was changed into bungy, instead of bungee. Now it becomes more and more popular

46、 in other European countries, as well as in the United States and Japan, in particular, among young people who are looking for thrill and excitement.There are several ways to jump. The most common ways to attach yourself to the rubber band are by using a body harness, or a leg harness, that is, to t

47、ie the rubber band to your body, or to tie the rubber band to your legs only. If youre jumping with just a body harness, you are afforded quite a bit of freedom to move around. Your arms and legs are free to move around. The rubber band will be attached to a point close to your belly. As you jump, y

48、ou can do many flips on the way down. If youre jumping with a leg harness, either one of your legs or both of your legs, will be tied to the rubber band. The leg harness can really give you the feeling of flying. And it is especially favored for watcher touchdowns, and swallow dives. You take a ligh

49、t slip away from the platform of a high place. Your arms stretched out wide, and soar like a bird down towards the earth.One more thing, if you intend to try bungee jumping, most countries require that you be over the age of 18, and join a bungee jumping club, or be properly and duly instructed for

50、the sport.【大意】本文讲述了蹦极这一极限运动的形式、起源、方式和参加条件。蹦极者用橡皮筋绑住身体的一部分从高处往下跳。这一活动起源于牛津极限运动俱乐部，然后在新西兰得到成功的商业化发展。蹦极的方法主要有两种：用橡皮筋绑住身体或绑住腿。前者的绑法令你在跳的时候手脚自由，而后者能带给你飞翔的感觉。参加的要求是年龄在18岁以上，参加相关的俱乐部或受过正规的指导。【解析】23. Where was bungee jumping started?答案为C)。细节题，出处为As we already know, the modern day bungee was started in Engla

51、nd by Oxford Dangerous Sports Club。24 Why are young people today especially interested in the sport of bungee jumping?答案为A)。细节题，文中提到among young people who are looking for thrill and excitement。25. According to the talk, which way of jumping can give you the feeling of flying like a bird?答案为D)。细节题。出处

52、是The leg harness can really give you the feeling of flying.26. Which of the following is not required in taking up the sport of bungee jumping?答案为D)。推理题。从One more thing, if you intend to try bungee jumping, most countries require that you be over the age of 18, and join a bungee jumping club, or be

53、properly and duly instructed for the sport这句知道参加的条件，那么没提到的就是答案。Questions 27-30【原文】M: Patricia, You are now a third year college student at the end of your second term. What are you doing recently?W: Im doing comparative literature. At the moment, Im comparing English, French and Russian novels. We w

54、rite papers on our work. And then about 10 of us meet with our professor and read them and discuss them.M: Is this what you call the seminar system in the universities?W: Yes. And it works, because we get on well with the professors and lecturers. Some of them are much older than us. And they dont m

55、ind at all if we disagree with them.M: You are lucky. When I was a college student, we had classes. But we hardly ever ask questions or discussed anything. It was partly our fault. We were a dull lot, but so were the professors. They didnt seem to be able to do anything but lecture. Besides, the cou

56、rse itself was so out of date, so were the textbooks. I think students ought to have a say in planning and changing their programs of study.W: Things have changed a lot since then. Many universities nowadays are experimenting with new ideas and new subjects.M: I can remember worrying about examinati

57、ons all day long, especially during this time of the year. At that time, everything depended on how well a student does in his finals at the end of his academic year. The uncertainties were surely a great strain on us.W: Well. We dont. find so great a strain now. We have final exams though. But we also get marks for the work we do during our three years at university. These marks will count with degree. Then we will play an important part in