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1、CATTI 三级笔译综合能力考试试题及答案解析(三)第4题一、Vocabulary Selection (本大题 20 小题.每题 1.0 分，共 20.0 分。In this part, thereare 20 incomplete sentences. Below each sentence, there are four words or phrasesrespectively marked by letters A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase which bestcompletes each sentence. There is onl

2、y one right answer. )第 1 题Marketing is _ just distributing goods from the manufacturer to thefinal customer.A rather thanB other thanC bigger thanD more than第 2 题The magician picked several persons _ from the audience and askedthem to help him with the performance.A by accidentB at randomC on occasi

3、on第 3 题English language publications in China are growing in volume and _ .A circulationB rotationC circumstanceD appreciation第8题Dust storms most often occur in areas where the ground has little vegetation to protectof the wind.A from the effectsB it the effectsC it from the effectsD the effects fro

4、m it第 5 题On turning the comer, they saw the path _ steeply.A departingB descendingC decreasing第 6 题Most nurses are women, but in the higher ranks of the medical profession women areaA scarcityB minorityC minimum第 7 题With an eighty-hour week and little enjoyment, life must have been very for thestude

5、nts.A hostileB anxiousC tediousD obscure第9题Container-grown plants can be planted at any time of the year, but _in winter.A should beB would beC preferredD preferably第 9 题Hydroponics _ the cultivation of plants without soil.A doesB isC doD are第 10 题In the eighteenth century, the town of Bennington, V

6、ermont, was famous for pottery.A it madeB itsC the makingD where its第 11 题To impose computer technology _ teachers is to create an environmentthat is not conducive to learning.A withB toC inD on第10题第 12 题Good pencil erasers are soft enough not _ paper but hard enough sothat they crumble gradually wh

7、en used.A by damagingB so that they damageC to damageD damaging第 13 题Both longitude and latitude _ in degrees, minutes and seconds.A measuringB measuredC are measuredD being measured第 14 题Our flight to Guangzhou was _ by a bad fog and we had to stay muchlonger in the hotel than we had expected.A del

8、ayedB adjournedC cancelledD preserved第 15 题_ of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with theinspiration for two of his most popular novels.A RememberingB Memories第11题C It was the memoriesD He remembered第 16 题Most comets have two kinds of tails, one made up of dust, _ made u

9、pof electrically charged particles called plasma.A one anotherB the otherC other onesD each other第 17 题We have had to raise the prices of our products because of the increase in the cost ofmaterials.A primitiveB roughC originalD raw第 18 题_ a language family is a group of languages with a commonorigi

10、n similarvocabulary, grammar, and sound system.A What linguists callB It is called by linguistsC Linguists call itD What do linguists call第 19 题_ get older, the games they play become in creas in gly complex.and第12题A Childre nB Childre n, whe n theyC As childre nD For childre n to第 20 题Whe never the

11、 gover nment in creases public services,_ because moreworkers are n eeded to carry out these services.A employme nt to riseB employme nt risesC which risi ng employme ntD the rise of employme nt二、Vocabulary Replacement (本大题 15 小题.每题 1.0 分，共 15.0 分。This partconsists of 15sentences in which one word o

12、r phrase is underlined.Below each sentence, there are four choices respectively marked by letters A, B, Cand D. You are to select the ONE choice that can replace the un derl ined word withoutcaus ing any grammatical error or cha nging the prin cipal mea ning of the senten ce.There is on ly one right

13、 an swer.)第 1 题Public relationspractice is the deliberate, planned and sustained effortto establish and maintain mutual un dersta nding betwee n an orga ni zati on and itspublic.A completeB relatedC inten ti onalD activeThe service economy does nt suggest that we conv ert our factories into laun dri

14、es tosurvive.第13题A implyB persuadeC hurlD tran sform第 3 题The ultimate cause of the Civil War was the bombardme nt of Fort Sumter.A on lyB finalC trueD special第 4 题Most species of this pla nt thrive in ordinary well-dra ined garde n soil and they are bestpla nted 8cm deep and 5cm apart.A develop well

15、B grow tallerC matureD bear fruit第 5 题Jim was a stout old gen tlema n, with a weather-beate n counten ance.A bodyB ski nC shoulderD passi on ate in terest第 6 题第14题The use of the new tech no logy will have a profo und effect on schools.A n egativeB positiveC stro ngD useful第 7 题He has a touch of ecce

16、 ntricity in his composition._A essayB writ ingC characterD manner第 8 题The most striking tech no logical success in the 20thcen tury is probablythe computer revoluti on.A profitableB productiveC prominentD prompt第 9 题Shellfish give the deceptive appearanee of enjoying a peaceful existenee, although

17、infact life is a constant struggle for them.A misleadi ngB calmC un dersta ndable第15题D in itial第 10 题Motivati on is the driv ing force within in dividuals that impels them to_actio n.A impedesB in terferesC holdsD pushes第 11 题Scie ntific evide nee from differe nt disciplines dem on strates that in m

18、osthuma ns the left hemisphere of the brain con trols Ian guage.A groups of followersB yearsC coun triesD fields of study第 12 题If we look at the Chin ese and British con cepts of hospitality, we findone major similarity but a nu mber of importa nt differe nces.A hostilityB frie ndli nessC mannerD cu

19、lture第 13 题It was rather stra nge how the habits of his youth clung to him still. He was 72.第16题A stuck toB turnedC led toD gave way to第 14 题In just three years, the Net has gone from a playground for the local people to a vastcom muni cati ons and trad ing cen ter where millio ns swap in formatio n

20、 or do dealsarou nd the world.A bus in essB shopp ingC chatti ngD meet ing第 15 题No hero of ancient or modemdays can surpass the Indians with their lofty con tempt ofdeath and the fortitude with which they sustai n its cruelest afflictio n.A regardB courageC lossD trick三、Correcting Grammatical Errors

21、(本大题 14 小题.每题 1.0 分，共 14.0分。This part consists of 15 sentences in which there is an underlined part that indicates a grammatical error Below each senten ce, there are four choices respectivelymarked by letters A, B, Cand D. You are to select the ONE choice and replace theunderlined element(s) so tha

22、t the error is erased and corrected. There is only one rightan swer.)第 1 题The first recorded use of natural gas to light street lamps it was in the tow n ofFrederick, New York, in 1825.第17题A wasB isC it isD were第 2 题Furn iture makers use glue to hold joints together and sometimes to reinforce it. _A

23、 itsB fastC hardD them第 3 题All living creatures pass on inherited traits from one generation to other.A the otherB ano therC othersD other one第 4 题Uni ike competitive running, race walkers must always keep some porti on of their feetin con tact with the ground.A runB runner第18题C runnersD running rac

24、e第 5 题The eastern bluebird is considered the most attractive bird native ofNorth America by many bird-watchers.A n ativeB n ative withC n ative byD n ative to第 6 题Machines that use hydraulic pressure including elevators,dentistand automobile brakes.A excludeB excludi ngC in cludeD are in cluded第 7 题

25、All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow un dergro undare roots.A butB orC asD thuschairs,第19题第 8 题All mammals have hair, but not always evide nt.第20题A but it is notB but it isC but they are notD but they are第 9 题A promising note is a written agreement to pay a certain

26、sum of money at some timefuture.A time futuresB futuresC futures timeD future time第 10 题Not much people realize that apples have been cultivated for over 3,000 years.A Not manyB Not en oughC Without ma nyD No ma ny第 11 题Although the social sciences different a great deal from one another, share a co

27、m monin terest in huma n relati on ship.A moveB differC changethey第21题D varies第 12 题The hard, out surface of the tooth is called en amel.A outsideB appeara neeC outerD hidi ng第 13 题The earliest form of artificial lighting was fire, which also provided warm and protection.A hotB sunshineC warmthD saf

28、e第 14 题NewYork City surpassed the other Atlantic seaports in partly because it developed thebest transportation links with the interior of the country.A partB partialC part nerD part ing四、Reading Comprehension (共 50 小题,共 50.0 分)In this section you will find aftereach of the passages a number of ques

29、tions or unfinished stateme nts about thepassage, each with four (A, B, C and D) suggested answers or ways of finishing. Youmust choose the one which you think fits best.第 1 题第22题Phyllis Wheatley is regarded as Americas first black poet. She was born in Senegal,Africa, about 1753 and brought to Amer

30、ica aboard a slave ship at about the age ofseven. John and Susannah Wheatley bought her for three pounds at a slave auction inBoston in 1761 to be a personal servant of Mrs. Wheatley. The family had three otherslaves, and all were treated with respect. Phyllis was soon accepted as one of thefamily,

31、which included being raised and educated with the Wheatleys twin 15-year-oldchildren, Mary and Nathaniel. At that time, most females, even from better families,could not read and write, but Mary was probably one of the best educated youngwomen in Boston. Mary wanted to become a teacher, and in fact,

32、 it was Mary whodecided to take charge of Phylliss education.Phyllis soon displayed her remarkable talents. At the age of twelve she was readingthe Greek and Latin classics and passages from the Bible. And eventually, Mrs.Wheatley decided Phyllis should become a Christian.At the age of thirteen Phyl

33、lis wrote her first poem. She became a Boston sensationafter she wrote a poemon the death of the evangelical preacher George Whitfield in1770. It becamecommonpractice in Boston to have Mrs. Wheatleys Phyllis readpoetry in polite society. Mary married in 1771, and Phyllis later movedto the countrybec

34、ause of poor health, as a teacher and caretaker to a farmers three children. Maryhad tried to interest publishers in Phylliss poems but once they heard she was a Negrothey werent interested.Then in 1773 Phyllis went with Nathaniel, who was now a businessman, to London. Itwas thought that a sea voyag

35、e might improve her health. Thirty-nine of her poemswere published in London as Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral. It wasthe first book published by a black American. In 1775 Phyllis wrote a poem extolling theaccomplishments of George Washington and sent it to him. He responded by prais

36、ingher talents and inviting her to visit his headquarters. After both of her benefactors diedin 1777, and Mary died in 1778, Phyllis was freed as a slave. She married in 1778,movedaway from Boston, and had three children. But after the unhappy marriage, shemoved back to Boston, and died in poverty a

37、t the age of thirty.What does the passage mainly discuss?A Slavery and the treatment of the black people in America.B The Wheatley family, including their slaves.C The life of Americas first black poet.第 2 题The underlined word respect in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning toA consideration第23题B disre

38、gardC punishment第 3 题According to the passage, how many slaves did the Wheatleys have?A One.B Two.C Three.D Four.第 4 题According to the passage, an unusual feature of Mary was that sheA was not much older than PhyllisB wanted to become a teacherC was comparatively well educatedD decided to take charg

39、e of Phylliss education第 5 题The underlined word eventually in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning toA ultimatelyB slowlyC reluctantlyD gradually第 6 题Which of the following is NOT true about Phyllis in the early 1770s?A She wrote her first poem when in her teens.B She married in 1771.第24题C She became a

40、 teacher.D She was able to get her poems published. 第 7 题The underlined word they in Paragraph 2 refers to _ .A publishersB poemsC childrenD black people第 8 题It can be inferredthat Phylliss trip to England with NathanielA did not improve her healthB was for business reasonsC led to books of her poem

41、s being available in AmericaD led to the publication of her poems because the English were more interested inreligious and moral subjects第 9 题The word extolling is closest in meaning to _ .A welcomingB statingC bemoaningD praising第 10 题Which of the following conclusions about Phyllis is supported by

42、 the passage?in 1773第25题A She would have been more recognized as a poet if she had not been black.B She would have written poetry if she had stayed in Africa.C She went unrecognized as a poet during her lifetime.D She only wrote religious poetry.第 11 题About fifty years ago, plant physiologists set o

43、ut to grow roots by themselves insolutions in laboratory flasks. The scientists found that the nutrition of isolated rootswas quite simple. They required sugar and the usual minerals and vitamins. However,they did not require organic nitrogen compounds. These roots got along fine onmineral inorganic

44、 nitrogen. Roots are capable of making their ownproteins and otherorganic compounds. These activities by roots require energy, of course. The processof respiration uses sugar to make the high energy compound ATP, which drives thebiochemical reactions. Respiration also requires oxygen. Highly active

45、roots require agood deal of oxygen.The study of isolated roots has provided an understanding of the relationship betweenshoots and roots in intact plants. The leaves of the shoots provide the roots with sugarand vitamins, and the roots provide the shoots with water and minerals. In addition,roots ca

46、n provide the shoots with organic nitrogen compounds. This comesin handy forthe growth of buds in the early spring when leaves are not yet functioning. Once leavesbegin photosynthesizing, they produce protein, but only mature leaves can exportprotein to the rest of the plant in the form of amino aci

47、ds.What is the main topic of the passage?A The relationship between a plants roots and its shoots.B What can be learned by growing roots in isolation.C How plants can be grown without roots.D What elements are necessary for the growth of plants.第 12 题The underlined word themselves in Paragraph 1 ref

48、ers to _ .A plant physiologistsB solutionsC laboratory flasks第26题D roots第 13 题The scientists found what the isolated roots need is _A quite naturalB sugar, minerals and vitaminsC some rare vitaminsD organic nitrogen compounds第 14 题Roots have the ability to _ .A make proteinsB obtain fresh airC produ

49、ce inorganic nitrogenD carry out activities without energy第 15 题According to the passage, what is ATP?A A biochemical process.B The tip of a root.C A chemical compound.D A type of plant cell.第 16 题The underlined word intact in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning toA matureB wildC whole第27题D tiny第 17 题

50、The use of the phrase comes in handy underlined in Paragraph 2 indicates that theprocess is _.A unavoidableB predictableC necessaryD successful第 18 题It can be inferred from the passage that, in the early spring, the buds of plants.A export protein in the form of amino acidsB do not require waterC ha

51、ve begun photosynthesizingD obtain organic compounds from the root第 19 题Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage?A The results of two experiments are compared.B A generalization is made, and several examples of it are given.C The findings of an experiment are explained.D

52、A hypothesis is presented, and several meansof proving it are suggested.第 20 题Where is this passage likely to be found?A A newsletter.B A magazine.第28题C A storybook.D A novel.第 21 题Natural flavorings and fragrances are often costly and limited in supply. For example,the vital ingredient in a rose fr

53、agrance is extracted from natural rose oil at a cost ofthousands of dollars a pound; an identical synthetic substance can be made for 1% ofthis cost. Since the early twentieth century, success in reproducing these substanceshas created a new industry that today produces hundreds of artificial flavor

54、s andfragrances.Some natural fragrances are easily synthesized; these include vanillin, the aromaticingredient in vanilla, and benzaldehyde, the aromatic ingredient in wild cherries. Otherfragrances, however, have dozens, even hundreds of components. Only recently has itbeen possible to separate and

55、 identify these ingredients by the use of gaschromatography and spectroscopy. Once the chemical identity is known, it is oftenpossible to synthesize them. Nevertheless, some complex substances, such as thearoma of fresh coffee, have still not been duplicated satisfactorily.Many of the chemical compo

56、unds making up these synthetics are identical to thosefound in nature, and are as harmless or harmful as the natural substances.Newproducts must be tested for safety, and when used in food, must be approved bythe U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The availability of synthetic flavors and fragrances

57、has made possible a large variety ofproducts, from inexpensive beverages to perfumed soap to used cars with appliednew car odor.From the passage we can learn that _ .A natural flavorings and fragrances are not quite dearB the limitation of natural flavorings and fragrances is clearC the supply of na

58、tural flavorings and fragrances is adequate to meet the demandD the cost of producing natural flavorings and fragrances is high第 22 题Which of the following is true according to the passage?A Natural rose fragrance is 100 times more expensive to produce than artificial rosefragrance.B The most import

59、ant ingredient in a rose fragrance is obtained from natural rose oil ata low cost.第29题C A different synthetic substance can be made for 1% of the cost.D Natural rose oil costs the same as its fragrances.第 23 题The industry of producing hundreds of artificial flavors and fragrances probablyappeared in

60、 _ .A 2000B 1953C 1909D 1810第 24 题According to the passage, all the following are easier to synthesize EXCEPT.A aromatic ingredient in vanillaB vanillaC aromatic ingredient in wild cherryD the flavor of fresh coffee第 25 题The underlined word duplicated in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning toA make do