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英语翻译资格高级口译模拟试题及答案解析(15)

英语翻译资格高级口译模拟试题及答案解析(15)(1~20/共20题)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 word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.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 word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.Most people would be impressed by the high quality of medicine available to most Americans. There is___1___, a great deal of attention to the individual, a vast amount of___2___, and intense effort not to make mistakes because of the___3___which doctors and hospitals must face in the courts if they___4___.But the Americans are in a mess. The problem is the way in which health care is___5___. Contrary to public belief, it is not just a free competition system. The private system has been joined___6___, because private care was simply not looking after___7___.But even with this huge public part of the system, which this year will eat up___8___ —more than 10 per cent of the U. S. Budget—___9___are left out. These include about half the___10___unemployed and those who fail to meet___11___on income fixed by a government trying to___12___where it can.The basic problem, however, is that there is no___13___over the health system. There is no confinement to what doctors and hospitals___14___, other than what the public is able to pay.___15___has shot up and prices have climbed. When faced with toothache, a sick child, or a___16___, all the unfortunate person concerned can do is pay up.Two-thirds of the population are___17___. Doctors charge as much as they want, knowing that the insurance company will pay the bill.___18___in the U. S. A. is among the most worrying problems. In 2004___19___climbed 15.9 per cent—about twice ___20___.Play00:0002:10Volume第1题第2题第3题第4题第5题第6题第7题第8题第9题第10题第11题第12题第13题第14题第15题第16题第17题第18题第19题第20题下一题(21~25/共20题)Part B Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Play00:0005:56Volume第21题A.She finished university in Finland.B.She was a journalist.C.She came to Finland to work during her vacation.D.She has heard Finland a very beautiful country.第22题A.Because it's too far away from America.B.Because it's really cold there.C.Because they haven't realized the beauty of Finland.D.Because they don't like to travel abroad.第23题A.egocentricB.genuineC.outward-lookingD.blunt第24题A.Finns and Canadians are both not concerned with the life outside their continent.B.The two countries have some similar physical appearance.C.The two countries are both very cold and have a lot of show in the winter.D.Finns and Canadians both have very good manners.第25题A.saunaB.water sportsC.rolling in the snowD.long winter上一题下一题(26~30/共20题)Part B Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spokenONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Play00:0005:34Volume第26题A.Its seven crew members were killed in February 2003.B.It successfully landed at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.C.It changed the landing site to the Edwards Air Force Base in California.D.Its crew members managed to repair the International Space Station into normal functioning. 第27题A.The sea level in Antarctica rose significantly.B.The ice-shelves in Antarctica remained relatively intact.C.The mission of an international team of researchers in Antarctica failed.D.A large ice-shelf in Antarctica collapsed.第28题A.400,000 dollarsB.4 million dollarsC.4 billion dollarsD.40 billions dollars第29题A.Fewer people are reading at least one book a year in China.B.Internet access is more easily available to young people in China,C.More people in China have the awareness of copyright.D.Young people are addicted to Internet.第30题A.President Lula won an outfight victory in the first round.B.President Lula failed to win an outfight victory in the first round by a narrow margin.C.President Lula refused to get more personally involved in the election.D.President Lula was beaten by his opponents in the televised debates.上一题下一题(31~35/共20题)Part B Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Play00:0005:32Volume第31题A.It is a nothing but a superstitious system of arranging your furniture.B.It's a System of arranging all the objects around you so as to be in harmony and balance with nature.C.It mainly aims to keep out evil spirits.D.It originated from China and is a way of balancing your work with your life.第32题A.He is the first real estate developer believing in feng shui.B.He would not start working on a building project without a feng shui master.C.He would consult seismologist whenever he starts a new project.D.He has made great efforts in applying the principles of feng shui to the real estate industry.第33题A.Because she cannot catch the view outside the window.B.Because this will bring difficulty to furniture arrangements.C.Because she will be constantly caught off guard by those coming into her office.D.Because this is opposed by a great feng shui master.第34题A.ExcitingB.UndoubtingC.RidiculousD.Suspicious第35题A.When our mood turns peppier.B.When we feel there's a good flow of ch'i.C.When there's good and bright lighting.D.When there's mirror to reflct the ch'i.上一题下一题(36~40/共20题)Part B Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Play00:0005:43Volume第36题A.A majority of the companies admit their monitoring of the employees.B.A minority of the companies acknowledge methods to monitor their employees.C.A majority of the companies monitor their employees secretly.D.Two-thirds of the companies refuse to reveal their answers to the surveys.第37题A.It is proved to be efficient in helping employers make decisions.B.All companies in U. S. are monitoring their employees at work.C.It is undoubtedly helpful to reward those who are helpful.D.The practice can be run cheaply and efficiently by the employers.第38题A.It's against the law and violate basic human rights.B.It's used for no good use.C.It can be used if only given prior notice to employees.D.It runs against its original purpose.第39题ernment can break into one's home without proper permission if necessary.B.Federal Constitution forbids surveillance in areas such as locker rooms or the employee lounge.C.Employers are forbidden to wiretap personal phone conversations in the working hours.D.Employers are forbidden to wiretap business calls.第40题A.Deterring theftB.Protecting employees' privacyC.Getting information about employeesD.Collecting information about equipment use上一题下一题(41~45/共20题)SECTION 2 READING TESTDirections: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. 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 tile letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.SECTION 2 READING TESTDirections: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. 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. IN 1871 America added about 6,000 miles of track to its railways, an endeavor that occupied a tenth of its industrial labour force. But by 1875 track-building had fallen by more than two-thirds, and employed less than 3 % of America's workers.According to Brad DeLong, an economic historian at the University of California, Berkeley, the violent ups and downs of the railway industry help to explain the popularity, before the Great Depression and John Maynard Keynes, of a fatalistic view of the business cycle. Recessions, however unpleasant, were cathartic, and therefore necessary. They released capital and labour from profitless activities (such as laying the year's 6,000th mile of track) as an essential prelude to redeploying them elsewhere. "Depressions are not simply evils, which we might attempt to suppress," wrote Joseph Schumpeter. They represent "something which has to be done".In Schumpeter's day, this fatalism was shared by many at America's Federal Reserve. But today's Fed acts quickly to suppress recessions, which it recognises are mostly due to a lack of demand, not an excess of track. For the Fed, recessions are good for one thing, and one thing only: curbing inflation.Unfortunately, this task is now an urgent one. According to figures released this week, core consumer prices rose by 2.7% in the year to July—too fast for comfort. In theory, curbing this inflation could be painless. If the Fed's commitment to price stability is credible, and if people look forward, not backward, when settling their wages and setting their prices, they will respond to the Fed's promises. Unfortunately, in practice, inflation suffers from strong inertia. Hence cutting it typically requires a slowing of the economy as well as a lowering of inflationaryexpectations.Like pagans sharpening their knives, economists debate the size of this "sacrifice ratio": the number of people who must lose their jobs to appease the gods of price stability. Some models, including one of many that guide the Fed's deliberations, put this ratio as high as 4.25, which means that unemployment must rise by one percentage point (or 1.5m people) for 4.25 years to reduce inflation by one percentage point. But other, less bloodthirsty economists suggest the ratio is more like 2 or 2.5.Ratios like these mean that for the first time in years America's domestic economists, who track their country's inflation and unemployment, are as worded about the future as its international economists, who fixate on the country's external imbalances. The internationalists have long feared that a recession might lie ahead should foreigners abruptly abandon the dollar. The prospect of a more conventional downturn—engineered not by foreign central banks, but by America's own—suggests the cart and horse belong in a different order. A recession might bring about a reversal of the current-account deficit, rather than the other way around. Recessions were, after all, part and parcel of Portugal's current-account reversal, which began in 1982, Britain's from 1989 and Spain's from 1991.In reality, however, America's deficit is unlikely to close without its industrial structure changing substantially. Only about a quarter of what it now produces can be sold across borders. Andrew Tilton of Goldman Sachs has calculated that to boost exports and narrow its deficit to 2.5% of GDP by 2010, America would need to increase its manufacturing capacity by about 17%. But until this year, it was housing, a non-traded good par excellence, which has attracted extra labour and capital. In 2005 the share of construction workers in payroll employment was the highest in 50 years, and residential investment accounted for the biggest chunk of GDP since 1951. Schumpeter, no doubt, would call this "maladjustment".Might a recession do for housing what it did for late-19th-century railways? The last downturn was accompanied by substantial restructuring, according to a widely cited paper by Erica Groshen and Simon Potter of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Workers who lost their jobs in the 2001 recession did not return to the same industry during the recovery. Instead, those who did not leave the labour force altogether slowly migrated to new industries. Companies, the authors wrote, saw the recession "not as an event to be weathered but as an opportunity—or even a mandate—to reorganise production permanently, close less efficient facilities and cull stuff". Schumpeter could not have put it better himself.Recession is not inevitable. But if a 2007 slowdown curbs inflation, narrows the trade deficit and clears space for an American manufacturing revival it will prove a surprisingly fruitful period of dearth.第41题Why did the author mention railway construction at the beginning of the passage?A.to serve as a background of the passage.B.to illustrate the wild ups and downs of the railway industryC.to introduce the fatalistic view that recession, however unpleasant, is necessary.D.to display the relationship between industrial development and employment rate.第42题Which of the following is NOT true about inflation?A.Curbing inflation is an imperative task in America.B.Easing Inflation is painless theoretically but difficult in practice.C.Inflation can be reduced at the cost of rise of employment rate.D.American people are willing to make great sacrifice to get the price stabilized.第43题Which of the following best explain the sentence "Cart and horse belong in a different order." in Paragraph 6?A.A malfunction will soon occur in the carriage of American economy.B.It is recession that might help narrow current-account deficit, not the other way around.C.A recession will be planned not by foreign central banks, but by America's own.D.Inflation will bring about a reversal of unemployment.第44题Why did the author say "Schumpeter, no doubt, would call this maladjustment."?A.Housing, instead of manufacturing industry, attracted extra labour and capital.B.The rise of manufacturing capacity failed to bring about the narrowing of deficit.C.The wages of construction workers were the highest in 50 years.D.Housing investment accounted for the biggest part of GDP.第45题Which of the following does NOT support the statement "Recession is not an event to be weathered but an opportunity." in Paragraph 8?A.Recession brings about a reasonable utilization Of capital and labor.B.Recession is a good opportunity to keep inflation down.C.Recession helps cut trade deficit.D.Recession help facilitate the regulation of such industries as housing and railway.上一题下一题(46~50/共20题)SECTION 2 READING TESTDirections: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. 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 tile letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Despite questions of the motivation behind them, the attacks by the President and the Vice President on the moral content of television entertainment have found an echo in the chambers of the American soul. Many who reject the messengers still accept the message. They do not like the moral tone of American TV.Every good story will not only captivate its viewers but also give them some insight into what it means to be a human being. By so doing, it can help them grow into the deeply centered, sovereignly free, joyously loving human beings. Meaning, freedom and love—the supreme human values. And this is the kind of human enrichment the American viewing public has a right to expect from those who make its entertainment.It is not a question of entertainment or enrichment. These are complementary concerns and presuppose each other. The story that entertains without enriching is superficial and escapist. The story that enriches without entertaining is simply dull. The story that does both is a delight. Is that what the American viewing public is getting? Perhaps 10% of prime-time network programming is a happy combination of entertainment and enrichment. I think immediately ofdramas like I'll Fly Away and Life Goes On or comedies like Brooklyn Bridge and The Wonder Years. There used to be television movies rich in human values, but they have now become an endangered species. Sleaze and mayhem. Murder off the front page. The woman in jeopardy. Is there too much sex on American TV? Not necessarily. Sex is a beautiful, even holy, part of human life, a unique way for husband and wife to express their love. No doubt there is too much dishonest sex on TV. How often do we see the aching emptiness, the joyless despair that so often follows sex without commitment? And certainly there is too much violence. It desensitizes its viewers to the horrors of actual violence and implies that it is an effective way to resolve conflict.I seldom see the dehumanization that violence produces, not only in its victims, but also in its perpetrators. And I never see the nonviolent alternative—the way of dialogue and love—explored. Think about Gandhi and Martin Luther King. But in reality, I find television too much concerned with what people have and too little concerned with who they are, very concerned with taking care of No. 1 and not at all concerned with sharing themselves with other people. All too often it tells us the half truth we want to hear rather than the whole truth we need to hear.Why is television not more fully realizing its humanizing potential? Is the creative community at fault? Partially. But not primarily. I have lived and worked in that community for 32 years. As a group, these people are not the sex-crazed egomaniacs of popular legend. They have values. In fact, in Hollywood in recent months, audience enrichment has become the in thing. ABC, CBS and NBC have all held workshops on it for their programming executives. A coalition of media companies has endowed the Humanitas Prize so that it can recognize and celebrate those who accomplish it. And during the school year, an average of 50 writers spend a Saturday a month in a church basement discussing the best way to accomplish it. All before the Vice President's misguided lambasting of Murphy Brown.The problem with American TV is not the lack of storytellers of conscience but the commercial system within which they have to operate. Television in the U. S. is a business. In the past, the business side has been balanced by a commitment to public service. But in recent years the fragmentation of the mass audience, huge interest payments and skyrocketing production costs have combined with the FCC's abdication of its responsibility to protect the common good to produce an almost total preoccupation with the bottom line. The networks are struggling to survive. And like most businesses in that situation, they make only what they feel the public will buy. And that, the statistics seem to indicate, is mindless, heartless, escapist fare. If we are dissatisfied with the moral content of what we are invited to watch, I think we should begin by examining our own consciences. When we tune in, are we ready to plunge into reality, so as to extract its meaning, or are we hoping to escape into a sedated world of illusion? And if church leaders want to elevate the quality of the country's entertainment, they should forget about boycotts, production codes and censorship. They should work at educating their people in media literacy and at mobilizing them to support quality shows in huge numbers.That is the only sure way to improve the moral content of America's entertainment.第46题Which of the following belongs to the mainstream programs that viewers are getting from TV?A.programs integrating entertainment with enrichment.B.programs rich in human values.C.sleaze and mayhemD.programs that are both enlightening and interesting第47题Why did the author mention Gandhi and Martin Luther King?A.They seldom appear on American TV as they are in daily life.B.They are as important as Jesus in the minds of American peopleC.They often appear on American TV to give enlightening insight.D.They embrace nonviolent solutions to conflicts, which is rare in the current TV programs.第48题According to the author, what is the main problem with TV programs in America?A.manufacturers of the TV programsB.storytellers lacking in conscienceC.political and church leader who failed to elevate the quality of TV programsD.the commercial system of TV program operation第49题Which of the following best explains the phrase "a sedated world of illusion?" in Paragraph 6?A.a world of peace and tranquility.B.a world of blood and violence.C.an unrealistic world.D.a world of fantasy and imagination.第50题Which of the following is the author's major concern in this passage?A.the necessity to reform TV business.B.the lack of moral content of TV program.C.President and Vice president' s view toward TV program.D.the orientation of TV programs--entertainment or enrichment?上一题下一题(51~55/共20题)SECTION 2 READING TESTDirections: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. 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 tile letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.In the shifting relationship between the press and the presidency over nearly two centuries, there has remained one primary constant--the dissatisfaction of one with the other. No president has escaped press criticism, and no president has considered himself fairly treated. The record of every administration has been the same, beginning with mutual protestations of goodwill, ending with recriminations and mistrust.This is the best proof we could have that the American concept of a free press in a free society is a viable idea, whatever defects the media may have. While the Founding Fathers and their constituencies did not always agree on the role the press should play, there was a basic consensus that the newspaper (the only medium of consequence at the time) should be the buffer state between the rulers and the ruled. The press could be expected to behave like a watchdog, and government at every level, dependent for its existence on the opinions of those it governed, could expect to resent being watched and having its shortcomings, real or imaginary,exposed to the public view.Reduced to such simple terms, the relationship of the presidents to the press since George Washington's first term is understandable only as an underlying principle. But this basic concept has been increasingly complicated by the changing nature of the presidency, by the individual nature of presidents, by the rise of other media, especially television, and by the growing complexity of beliefs about the function of both press and government.In surveying nearly two centuries of this relationship, it is wise to keep in mind an axiom of professional historians—that we should be careful not to view the past in terms of our own times, and make judgments accordingly. Certain parallels often become obvious, to be sure, but to assert what an individual president should or should not have done, by present standards, is to violate historical context. Historians occasionally castigate each other for this failing, and in the case of press and government, the danger becomes particularly great because the words them selves—"press" and "government," even "presidency"—have changed in meaning so much during the past two hundred years.Recent scholarship, for example, has emphasized that colonial Americans believed in a free press, but not at all in the sense that we understand it today. Basic to their belief was the understanding, which had prevailed since the invention of the printing press in the fifteenth century, that whosever controlled the printing press was in the best position to control the minds of men. The press was seen at once as an unprecedented instrument of power, and the struggle to control it began almost as soon as the Gutenberg (or Mazarin) Bible appeared at Mainz in 1456, an event which meant that, for tile first time, books could be reproduced exactly and, more important, that they could be printed in quantity.Two primary centers of social and political power—the state and the church—stood to benefit most from the invention of the printing press. In the beginning it was mutually advantageous for them to work together, consequently it was no accident that the first printing press on the North American continent was set up in Mexico City in 1539 by Fray Juan Zumarrage, first Catholic bishop of that country. It gave the church an unprecedented means of advancing conversion, along with the possibility of consolidating and extending its power, thus providing Catholic Spain with the same territorial advantages that would soon be extended elsewhere in the Americas. When British colonies were established in North America during the early part of the seventeenth century, it was once again a religious faith, this time Protestant, that brought the first printing press to what is now the United States. But while colonial printing in Central and south America remained the province of the Catholics for some time and was used primarily for religious purposes, in North America secular publishing became an adjunct of a church-dominated press almost at once and was soon dominant.It is part of American mythology that the nation was "cradled in liberty" and that the colonists, seeking religious freedom, immediately established a free society, but the facts are quite different. The danger of an uncontrolled press to those in power was well expressed by Sir William Berkeley, governor of Virginia, when he wrote home to his superiors in 1671: "I thank God there are no free schools nor printing, and I hope we shall not have these hundred years; for learning has brought disobedience, and heresy, and sects into the world, and printing has divulged them, and libels against the best government, God keep us from both." There are those in twentieth-century America who would say "Amen" to Berkeley's view of printing and "libels against the best government."。

2023年高级英语口译考试模拟题(共30题)

2023年高级英语口译考试模拟题(共30题)

2023年高级英语口译考试模拟题(共30题)一、听力理解(共5题,每题3分,共计15分)1. (B)2. (C)3. (A)4. (C)5. (B)二、英译汉(共5题,每题3分,共计15分)2. The government has implemented a series of measures to stimulate economic growth.3. The conference aims to promote cultural exchange and understanding between different countries.三、汉译英(共5题,每题3分,共计15分)1. 最近几年,中国的经济发展迅速,成为全球经济的重要推动力量。

2. 这个项目的成功得益于团队的协作和高效的沟通。

3. 研究外语不仅可以拓宽视野,还有助于促进不同国家之间的文化交流。

4. 过去几年里,中国的科技创新取得了巨大的成就。

5. 环境污染已经成为一个全球性的问题,需要采取紧急措施来解决。

四、口译(共5题,每题6分,共计30分)1. A: Could you please introduce yourself briefly?B: My name is John Smith, and I'm a lawyer specializing in international trade law.A: How long have you been practicing law?B: I have been practicing law for over 10 years now.B: I have always been passionate about advocating for justice and protecting the rights of individuals and businesses.2. A: Can you explain the concept of intellectual property rights?B: Intellectual property rights refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or organizations for their creations or inventions.A: What are some examples of intellectual property?B: Examples include patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.A: How do intellectual property rights protect creators and innovators?B: These rights provide exclusive control over the use and exploitation of the creations or inventions, ensuring that the creators or innovators can benefit from their work.4. A: How does international trade contribute to economic growth?B: International trade facilitates the exchange of goods and services between countries, promoting economic specialization, increasing productivity, and stimulating overall economic growth.A: Are there any potential drawbacks of international trade?B: Yes, international trade can lead to job displacement in certain industries and can also result in trade imbalances and dependence on foreign markets.A: How can governments ensure that international trade benefits their economies?5. A: What are some key principles of contract law?B: Some key principles of contract law include offer and acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to enter into a contract.A: What is the significance of these principles?B: These principles ensure that contracts are legally binding and enforceable, providing certainty and protection for parties involved.A: Can you explain the concept of breach of contract?B: A breach of contract occurs when one party fails to fulfill their obligations as stated in the contract without a valid reason.A: What remedies are available for a party affected by a breach of contract?B: Remedies may include monetary damages, specific performance, or cancellation and restitution, depending on the circumstances.五、综合题(共10题,每题3分,共计30分)1. (C)2. (A)3. (B)4. (D)5. (A)6. (C)7. (D)8. (B)9. (D)10. (A)总分:125分。

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(二)

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(二)

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(二)(总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、Listening Comprehension(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、A(总题数:4,分数:50.00)(分数:12.50)A.Persevering and facing up to difficult job duties.B.Negotiating with the boss about a pay rise.C.Asking for a change of work schedule. √D.Engaging in candid conversation with colleagues.解析:[听力原文]W: We heard up there that if you are turned down the first time you try and persevere. But I can"t imagine going back to a boss after you"ve been turned down.M: Don"t give up. It"s so important not to give up. The first thing that you wanna do is try to understand what the situation is, engage in some candid conversation. I understand that you weren"t happy with my proposal or you"re not able to approve it at this time. Tell me what some of your concerns are because asking for a change in schedule is often about a negotiation. So maybe we can come up with some type of alternative or middle ground. And if that"s not possible right now, let"s set a timetable for when we can revisit it because what"s not possible today could be plausible in three or six months from now, because circumstances and attitudes change, so don"t give up.W: Right, you don"t have to be a pest.M: That"s right.W: But just don"t give up quietly. OK, we hear bosses saying: I can"t have people just wake up one day and say, I need more time off. What are they really saying?M: That"s right. You can"t walk in and just make those demands. The bottom line is bosses really do want us to be happy, but not at the expense of productivity. And any type of a change in schedule, any type of flexibility really is an accommodation, not an entitlement. And so it doesn"t matter why I"m asking, whether it"s I"m a morn and I need more time with my kids, or I"m a dad who wants to coach a soccer team, it doesn"t matter what my reasons are for asking. I have to be able to convince the boss that I"m gonna produce results.W: That"s one of these reasons you should say over and over again. Don"t go in with a pressing problem, go in with a pressing solution.M: Solutions really are your way to victory, not always, but you are definitely not gonna succeed if you go in with a laundry list of problems. If I come and I say, "I"m so sick of my commute,"I really have to work from home one day a week.W: But maybe the most skepticism raised by bosses is about the fact that you"re really gonna do as much or even more work. How do you convince your boss, that you mean it, that more work will be done. How do you convince and then show them?M: Offer benchmarks. It"s the best solution that you can provide because you are gonna say. Here is the proposal that I have and here is how we"re gonna measure the results because I know results are important to you and are important to me too, so maybe we are gonna have a conversation for 50 minutes every two weeks so that we understand how the flow of communication is working, and if you are not happy or I"m not happy, we have the ability to make changes along the way. W: Right.M: Flexibility is the key in terms of getting these special accommodations because I might say I wanna work from home every Friday. But you know what, if there is a pressing business need,I will swap days. I will be here on that Friday, and so being flexible with this arrangement or this proposed change of schedule helps you get control of your life and keep the boss happy.What are the two people talking about?A.Seeking the middle ground in the labor dispute.B.Making employees happy without affecting productivity. √C.Changing one"s own attitudes towards the matter quietly.D.Experimenting with alternative approaches to the matter.解析:[听力原文]What is the bottom line for the bosses on the matter, according to the man?A.Offering benchmarks. √B.Giving up quietly.C.Saying it over and over again.D.Removing the skepticism raised by the boss.解析:[听力原文]What is the best solution to the issue being discussed in the conversation?A.Persevering is the key in terms of getting these special accommodations.B.Working from home is a pressing need for many members of the staff.C.Frankness is often a good policy in negotiating with bosses.D.Flexibility of schedule is an accommodation, not an entitlement. √解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true according to the conversation?A.Fellow employees. √B.Employer and employee.wyer and client.D.Co-producers.解析:[听力原文]What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?(分数:12.50)A.Three.B.Four.C.Eleven.D.Eighteen. √解析:[听力原文]Paris, France—A 68-year-old man has been arrested in France on suspicion of killing 18 people, most of them gay, prosecutor said yesterday. Nicholas Panard is suspected of killing 11 people in the eastern Alsace region, four in a neighboring region and three in the Paris area, the public prosecutor in the eastern town of Montbeliard said. Panard, who is gay, was arrested in the eastern city of Mulhouse. The murders took place between 1998 and 2006.Tokyo, Japan—Japan"s upper house of parliament voted yesterday to halt the country"s air force transport mission in Iraq, intensifying the opposition bloc"s standoff with the government over Tokyo"s role in peacekeeping missions abroad. The opposition-controlled upper house approved the Democratic Party of Japan"s bill to halt the mission in a vote 133-103 during a plenary session. However, the legislation is expected to be voted down when it goes to the more powerful lower house, where the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has enough votes to override the upper chamber"s decision.United Nations—Disaster-prone Bangladesh is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, which could worsen water scarcity and force mass displacement, the United Nations said yesterday. The UN Development Program in its latest report warned that climate change will hitthe world"s poorest countries by breaking down agricultural systems, worsening water scarcity, increasing risks of diseases and triggering mass displacement due to recurring floods and storms. The report said more than 70 million Bangladeshis, 22 million Vietnamese, and 6 million Egyptians could be affected by global warming-related flooding.Washington, US—US President George W. Bush invited Israeli and Palestinian leaders to the White House to renew long-stalled peace talks yesterday but faced deep skepticism over chances for a deal before he leaves office. Bush would bring together Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas one day after a 44-nation conference where both pledged to try to forge a peace treaty by the end of 2008 that would create a Palestinian state. The White House talks were expected to wrap up three days of intense Middle East diplomacy that underscored Bush"s aim of achieving in his final 14 months in office what has eluded US administrations for decades.Toronto, Canada—Online shoppers reached a record this week as Canadian retailers cut prices as much as 60 percent to lure shoppers returning to work after the Thanksgiving holiday. ComScore Inc said sales on retailers" websites rose 21 percent to $733 million on November 26, the first Monday after Thanksgiving, as , Best Buy Co and Circuit City Stores Inc ran online promotions for high-definition televisions and leather jackets. Shoppers sought bargains in the face of rising gasoline prices and the worst housing slump since at least 1991. Companies count on November and December for 20 percent of their profits, and they used lower prices to get consumers into stores and onto websites to start the Canadian holiday shopping season.How many people was Nicholas Ponard suspected to have killed when he was arrested?A.To intensify Tokyo"s role in peacekeeping missions abroad.B.To stop the country"s air force transport mission in Iraq. √C.To override the lower house"s decision.D.To approve the Democratic Party"s bill to continue the mission.解析:[听力原文]What did Japan"s upper house of parliament vote to do yesterday?A.Worsening water scarcity.B.Increasing risks of diseases.C.Triggering mass displacement.D.Reducing the population in Asia. √解析:[听力原文]There might be several disastrous consequences due to global climate change. Which of the following is NOT one of the consequences mentioned in the news?A.To resume peace talks which have been halted for a long time. √B.To forge and sign a peace treaty pledged by both sides.C.To dispel his skepticism over chances for a deal before he leaves office.D.To open a 44-nation conference over the Middle East issue.解析:[听力原文]Why did President Bush invite Israeli and Palestinian leaders to the White House?A.60%.B.26%.C.21%. √D.20%.解析:[听力原文]By what percentage did sales on retailers" websites increase on November 26, the first Monday after Thanksgiving?(分数:12.50)A.Dressing styles throughout the world.B.Taking a journey to Sri Lanka in South Asia.C.Life of a native Sri Lankan now living in California.D.Traditional dress in the interviewee"s home country. √解析:[听力原文]M: Today we continue our series "Traditional Dress throughout the World." Our journey takes us to Sri Lanka. Shanika De Silva, a native Sri Lankan now living in Los Angeles, California, shares her thoughts on traditional dress in her home country. Shanika, thanks for joining us today. W: My pleasure.M: First of all, I"d like to ask you. What"s the traditional clothing in Sri Lanka?W: Well, for women it"s a sari. It"s a long piece of cloth that"s wrapped around your waist. And then it goes over your shoulder.M: And do most women in Sri Lanka wear saris?W: Most of the older women wear a sari every day. The younger women tend to wear dresses or pants or something.M: Why don"t the younger women wear saris?W: Well, I guess some of them feel that the saris are hot and difficult to walk in...because they"re long.M: Sounds like saris aren"t very practical.W: Some people feel that way. Also, many younger women think saris are old-fashioned. They"re great for formal occasions, but if you"re hanging out with friends, you want something more modern. M: So younger women want to be more modern.W: Actually, I shouldn"t say all younger women. It depends on your family history. You see, there are two main groups of people in Sri Lanka, the Sinhalese and the Tamils. Then there are some other ethnic groups, like the Sri Lankans, who are part European. The women who are part European tend to wear Western clothing because they have relatives who wear Western clothing. But the women who are Sinhalese or Tamil tend to be more traditional.M: Because they didn"t have that Western influence?W: Right!M: So you"re saying that family background can influence the way you dress.W: Yes, I think it does.M: We"ve been talking about what women wear. How about men? Do they have traditional clothing? W: The men, I guess, used to wear a sarong. It"s a long piece of cloth that"s wrapped around the waist.M: You say "used to." Don"t they wear them anymore?W: People who live in the countryside still wear sarongs. But in the city, men wear pants and shirts. They only wear sarongs to relax at home.M: Interesting!...Can I switch gears and ask you a personal question?W: Sure!M: Is traditional clothing important to you?W: It"s funny, because when I was a kid growing up in Sri Lanka, I didn"t want to wear saris. But now that I"m older, I like to wear them sometimes. Like my wedding...I wore a white sari for my wedding.M: Why has your attitude changed, do you think?W: I guess when you"re older you can see the value in it more. When you"re younger, you"re more interested in being in style... wearing Levis and stuff like that. Now I think about saris as something unique from my culture. It"s nice to have something different to wear, and in the US, a sari is really exotic.M: It certainly is! Well, unfortunately, our time"s up. Thanks for talking with us, Shanika.W: You"re welcome!What"s the main topic of this interview?A.Saris are not practical.B.Saris are old-fashioned.C.Saris are not cheap. √D.Saris are hot and difficult to walk in.解析:[听力原文]There are several reasons why the younger women don"t wear saris in Sri Lanka. Which of the following is NOT one of their reasons?cation.B.Family background. √C.Friends people make.D.Countries they have been to.解析:[听力原文]According to the interviewee, which of the following factors also affects the way people dress in Sri Lanka?A.Men in the countryside used to wear sarongs.B.Men in the city wear sarongs to relax at home. √C.Men wear pants and shirts now, never sarongs.D.Men wear sarongs only on formal occasions.解析:[听力原文]What can we learn from the interview about men"s clothing in Sri Lanka?A.Because she sees more value in saris. √B.Because she has married an American.C.Because she wants to be in style.D.Because she likes to appear really exotic.解析:[听力原文]Why has the interviewee"s attitude towards clothing changed?(分数:12.50)A.Your circumstances.B.Your experience and qualifications.C.The sort of job you"re seeking.D.Your family background. √解析:[听力原文]Today I"m going to talk about where to look for a job in Australia. Your method of job hunting obviously depends on your circumstances, experience and qualifications, and the sort of job you"re seeking.First, you may obtain copies of Australian daily newspapers, all of which contain "positions vacant" sections, including job advertisements dedicated to particular industries or professions on certain days. Most local and national newspapers are available in the reading rooms of local libraries in Australia, so you don"t usually need to buy them. Jobs are also advertised in industry and trade newspapers and magazines. Australian newspapers are available in some countries from international news agencies, as well as in Australian embassies and consulates.By networking, you may get together with like-minded people to discuss business, and it is a popular way of making business and professional contacts in Australia. It can be particularly successful for executives, managers and professionals when job hunting.You may apply to international and national recruiting agencies acting for Australian companies. Agencies mainly recruit executives and key managerial and technical staff, and some have officesoverseas, for example, in the UK.You may place an advertisement in the "situations wanted" section of a national newspaper in Australia or a local newspaper in the area where you wish to work. If you"re a member of a recognized profession or trade, you could place an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine dedicated to your profession or a particular industry.One effective way is to ask acquaintances, friends and relatives working in Australia whether they know of an employer looking for someone with your experience and qualifications. If you"re already in Australia, contact or join expatriate groups, professional organizations, social clubs and societies, particularly local ones.The most effective way, according to my experience, is to apply in person to Australian companies. Always obtain a job offer in writing and a contract; steer clear of an employer who won"t provide them. An official job entitles you to accident insurance, official protection from exploitation, redundancy payments, state pension, superannuation and unemployment benefit, among others. Your best chance of obtaining some jobs in Australia is to apply in person, when success is often simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time. When looking for a job for which no special qualifications or experience are required, it isn"t necessarily what you know, but who you know. Many companies don"t advertise but rely on attracting workers by word of mouth and their own vacancy boards. Always leave your name and address with a prospective employer and a telephone number where you can be contacted, particularly if a job may become vacant at short notice. Advertise the fact that you"re looking for a job with acquaintances, friends and relatives, and anyone you come into contact with who may be able to help.Job hunting may depend on several things according to the talk. Which of the following is NOT one of these things?A.In the Chamber of Commerce.B.In office buildings.C.In newspapers and magazines. √D.In recruiting agencies.解析:[听力原文]Where are jobs advertised in Australia according to the talk?A.By applying to recruiting agencies.B.By networking. √C.By joining a professional organization.D.By leaving your name with a potential employer.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following methods is particularly successful for executives and professionals in job hunting?A.Employees" organizations. √B.Expatriate groups.C.Professional organizations.D.Social clubs and societies.解析:[听力原文]If you"re already in Australia, you can contact or join several organizations to help you to look for a job. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the talk?A.To ask acquaintances and friends working in Australia.B.To enquire of Australian companies by telephone.C.To apply in person to Australian companies. √D.To apply to international recruiting agencies.解析:[听力原文]What is the most effective way to apply for a job?三、B(总题数:4,分数:50.00)(分数:12.50)A.A town built on the concept of new urbanism. √B.The set of the movie The Truman Show.C.The Walt Disney Company in Central Florida.D.An American Studies project at New York University.解析:[听力原文]W: Remember the setting for the movie The Truman Show? It looked like a nice place to live. Well, for the most part it wasn"t a set, the town actually exists, and it was built on the concept of "new urbanism"—the idea of using architecture and planning to nurture civic ties and to encourage interaction between neighbors. In Central Florida, the Walt Disney Company is running its own experiment in new urbanism. "a town called Celebration." Andrew Ross is a professor of American Studies at New York University. He spent a year living in Celebration, getting to know the town and its people. Now, Professor Ross, could you say something about this7M: The town more or less borrows very heavily from new urbanist principles—that"s the town planning movement that is pledged to create environmentally friendly alternatives to sprawl and to create communities around people rather than automobiles. But, many aspects of that kind of design of town are really aimed at maximizing social interaction between residents.W: And from your point of view these would be laudable goals. I mean you go to some horrible sprawl communities in places like Southern California and you"ll see houses that only present garage doors to the street and a community setup where you absolutely have to drive to every single place and no one ever sees each other.M: And what makes Celebration unique; there are many things that make Celebration unique, but one of them is the very high level of media scrutiny. By the time I got there to spend my year in Celebration, this was a community of folks who were already the most scrutinized people on the planet, and that generated a very high level of performance anxiety among the folks living there. Really, that trickled down all the way from the Disney boardrooms to the school restrooms, ceaselessly assessing how the community was doing, whether it was creating a vibrant sense of interaction and participation, and whether it was being a success or a failure.W: Now despite all the planning that went into Celebration it evolved in what turned out to be unpredictable ways; a lot of people were disappointed there, some people less disappointed. M: A lot of folks who moved in there had very high expectations, a goodly number of them were Disney-philes who had been accustomed to high levels of customer satisfaction from the company in their vacation experiences. Obviously those high expectations would be inevitably thwarted at some level. But most folks, and we are talking about a self-selecting group of pioneers who moved in there, were people who had moved from the cheerless isolation of a lot of other suburban places, were very hungry for community, very much looking for a town where they could fully participate and create and define the sense of community there.W: What about the attempts of the planners to engineer a community where there would be a mixture of incomes? Was that effective?M: Initially it was effective, and it is highly unusual in the American housing landscape to find fairly pricey houses just a spit away from multi-family rental apartment buildings. You just don"t find that anywhere in the American housing landscape. The problem is that a lot of new urbanist towns like Celebration become commercially successful, and Celebration has indeed been that. What happens is the housing prices rise and the low-income folks can"t afford to live there anymore. That"s already beginning to happen; there were working class people who I knew in Celebration who had moved in there as pioneers and Lord knows how they made ends meet, but they did. Certainlyit wasn"t cheap to live in town, but increasingly those lower income folks won"t be able to afford that.About which of the following is Professor Ross being interviewed?A.Creating environmentally friendly settings.B.Planning communities around people rather than automobiles.C.Designing towns to encourage interactions between residents.D.Going along with practical building trends to sprawl. √解析:[听力原文]Which of the following is NOT promised by new urbanist principles?A.Performance anxiety among the town folks.B.The Disney boardroom"s plan of investment.C.The very high level of media scrutiny. √D.A vibrant sense of interaction and participation.解析:[听力原文]What, among many other things, makes the town of Celebration unique?A.It turned out to be a complete failure for many residents.B.It was a big commercial success for project developers. √C.It evolved in ways exactly as predicted by planners.D.It provided a fairly typical American housing landscape.解析:[听力原文]What can we probably tell about Celebration from the interview?A.They are financially capable to make both ends meet living there.B.They have high expectations for a quiet community of isolation.C.Some are disappointed but many more are happy with the community.D.Some have high incomes and others are working class folks. √解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true about those who had moved into Celebration?(分数:12.50)A.At least 11.B.At least 57.C.At least 106. √D.At least 175.解析:[听力原文]New Deli, India—Indian health officials say a dengue fever outbreak has claimed at least 106 lives. Officials say more than 57 hundred people in 11 Indian states have been affected by the fever since early September. India"s capital, New Delhi, is the worst hit. Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. It can cause a severe, flu-like illness and can lead to internal bleeding. Outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses are common in India during and after the monsoon season, which ends in September.London, UK—Pushed up by soaring oil prices, Britain"s trade deficit surged to a record high in the summer, but analysts predicted a slowly improving imbalance in the months ahead. The current account trade deficit increased 2.8 percent to an all-time high of 118.6 billion pounds in the July-September quarter; the trade department reported Monday that third-quarter deficit was equal to 6.8 percent of the total economy, up from 5.5 percent of gross domestic product in the second quarter.Gaza City, Palestine—Palestinian gunmen in Gaza have kidnapped a Spanish photographer working for the Associated Press. Emilio Morenatti was abducted early Tuesday morning in Gaza City as he left an apartment building to get into an A.P. car. The driver of the car says four maskedgunmen restrained him and shoved Morenatti into a white Volkswagen and drove away. No one has claimed responsibility so far.Johannesburg, South Africa—The hunting of lions and other big cats bred in captivity purely to die at the barrel of a gun will be outlawed under legislation that comes into force next year, the government said Wednesday. The Department of the Environment said the new regulations will make it illegal for anyone to kill large predators raised in an enclosed reserve to blunt their survival instincts. It said it would also ban the shooting of lions, cheetahs and leopards in a controlled environment, where hunters have an unfair advantage over the beasts, as well as forbidding the killing of tranquilized animals.Hawaii, US—The US Pacific state of Hawaii has been declared a disaster area after a strong earthquake early Sunday, causing damage but no serious injuries. The disaster declaration by Hawaii"s governor allows her to mobilize the state"s National Guard and makes Hawaii eligible for federal emergency funds.The US Geological Survey says Sunday"s six-point-six magnitude earthquake was centered in the Pacific Ocean just off the sparsely-populated west coast of the island of Hawaii, the largest in the archipelago.The quake was felt in Honolulu, 250 kilometers away on the chain"s most populated island of Oahu. The earthquake triggered landslides, and damaged numerous roads, bridges and buildings. Airports were closed to outgoing flights. Widespread electric outages across the state make communications difficult.How many lives has the dengue fever outbreak claimed in India?A.The trade deficit hit an all-time high in the previous quarter. √B.The rise in gross domestic product was equal to 6.8 percent in the third quarter.C.The imbalance between imports and exports improved from July to September.D.The rate of the British currency against the US dollar surged to a record high.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements best describes Britain"s current economic situation?A.A car bomb was exploded near the Associated Press office.B.A Spanish businessman was kidnapped by unidentified armed men.C.A dealer in Volkswagen cars was arrested by Palestinian police.D.An A.P. photographer was taken away by masked gunmen. √解析:[听力原文]What is reported to have happened in Gaza City early Tuesday morning?A.Dealing in lions and other big cats will be restrained.B.Killing large predators bred in captivity will be made illegal. √C.The big game hunting will be outlawed throughout the whole country.D.Tranquilizing animals in a controlled environment will be forbidden.解析:[听力原文]What do the new regulations stipulate according to the South African Department of the Environment?A.The governor mobilized the state"s National Guard at short notice.B.The earthquake caused extensive damage and serious injuries.C.The state received federal emergency funds immediately after the quake.nd and air traffic, and communications were considerably affected. √解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true about Hawaii"s disaster early Sunday?(分数:12.50)A.The level of crime is rising.B.He sees a lot of TV violence recently.。

翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题

翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题

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翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题Crime control is a pretty complex question, the first step, of course, is deterrence to stop people from committing crime in the first place. That involves the economy. Are there enough jobs for everyone? There should be. And social structure, are there enough support system? And so on. When people are convicted, and put in prison, then the goal should be to have reform programs inside prisons. So th ey want person comes out, they don’t return to a life of crime. If the education program and drug treatment program have been cut, convicted criminals are not being reformed.译文:如何控制犯罪率是一个十分复杂的问题。

首先,当然要防止犯罪行为的发生。

包括从经济方面来说,是否有足够的工作提供给所有人?这个是应该要保证的;从社会机构来说,是否有足够的社会保障体系?等等。

而一旦人们犯了罪,被关进监狱了,那么监狱里就需要有改造计划,可以让这些人出狱之后,不再回到犯罪生涯。

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听写题(五)

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听写题(五)

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听写题(五)(总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、Spot Dictation(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、A(总题数:1,分数:50.00)Today"s topic is the heather moors of Scotland. It"s a sight that is 1 itself: the heather blooming on the moors 2 . But it is one that is becoming far less common. Rather alarmingly, the moors 3 , and nowadays only 4 is covered with heather, whereas in the not too distant past, this area was much greater, in the 1940s there was 5 heather than there is today.Why should any of this matter? Aside from the fact that 6 , does heather have any other value? The answer must be an emphatic yes. First of all, 7 would be very hard pressed to survive without it. In fact, twenty-one species are 8 . Secondly, the heather moors provide the backdrop for certain sports such as deer stalking, which constitute 9 for the rural economy. Thirdly, this small bushy plant features prominently among 10 , and as is the case in many countries today, tourism is an important source of revenue 11 .So, if the heather moors are 12 to Scotland, why have they been allowed to shrink so drastically? To a certain extent, the damage is due to mismanagement and 13 on the part of landowners: 14 is one of the major factors that have contributed to 15 of the heather moors. On top of that, large tracts have been cleared so that 16 .It is becoming increasingly obvious that something should be done to 17 as soon as possible. Now, there is no disputing the fact that 18 over a long period has been one of the main causes of the problem, so there is no reason why 19 to manage the heather moors properly shouldn"t likewise bring positive results. Such programmes have recently got under way in certain areas, although it could be several years before 20 .Today"s topic is the heather moors of Scotland. It"s a sight that is 1 itself: the heather blooming on the moors 2 . But it is one that is becoming far less common. Rather alarmingly, the moors 3 , and nowadays only 4 is covered with heather, whereas in the not too distant past, this area was much greater, in the 1940s there was 5 heather than there is today.Why should any of this matter? Aside from the fact that 6 , does heather have any other value? The answer must be an emphatic yes. First of all, 7 would be very hard pressed to survive without it. In fact, twenty-one species are 8 . Secondly, the heather moors provide the backdrop for certain sports such as deer stalking, which constitute 9 for the rural economy. Thirdly, this small bushy plant features prominently among 10 , and as is the case in many countries today, tourism is an important source of revenue 11 .So, if the heather moors are 12 to Scotland, why have they been allowed to shrink so drastically? To a certain extent, the damage is due to mismanagement and 13 on the part of landowners: 14 is one of the major factors that have contributed to 15 of the heather moors. On top of that, large tracts have been cleared so that 16 .It is becoming increasingly obvious that something should be done to 17 as soon as possible. Now, there is no disputing the fact that 18 over a long period has been one of the main causes of the problem, so there is no reason why 19 to manage the heather moors properly shouldn"t likewise bring positive results. Such programmes have recently got under way in certain areas, although it could be several years before 20 .(分数:50.00)解析:a symbol of Scotland [听力原文]Today"s topic is the heather moors of Scotland. It"s a sight that is a symbol of Scotland itself, the heather blooming on the moors in all its purple glory. But it is one that is becoming farless common. Rather alarmingly, the moors have shrunk drastically, and nowadays only about a tenth of the land is covered with heather, whereas in the not too distant past, this area was much greater, in the 1940s there was twenty-five percent more heather than there is today.Why should any of this matter? Aside from the fact that it looks picturesque, does heather have any other value? The answer must be an emphatic yes. First of all, quite a number of rare birds would be very hard pressed to survive without it. In fact, twenty-one species are associated solely with heather. Secondly, the heather moors provide the backdrop for certain sports such as deer stalking, which constitute an important source of income for the rural economy. Thirdly, this small bushy plant features prominently among the country"s tourist attractions, and as is the case in many countries today, tourism is an important source of revenue for Scotland"s economy. So, if the heather moors are of such great value to Scotland, why have they been allowed to shrink so drastically? To a certain extent, the damage is due to mismanagement and a short-sighted attitude on the part of landowners, overgrazing by sheep is one of the major factors that have contributed to the deterioration of the heather moors. On top of that, large tracts have been cleared so that trees could be planted.It is becoming increasingly obvious that something should be done to halt this decline as soon as possible. Now, there is no disputing the fact that abuse of the land over a long period has been one of the main causes of the problem, so there is no reason why large-scale projects to manage the heather moors properly shouldn"t likewise bring positive results. Such programmes have recently got under way in certain areas, although it could be several years before the results become apparent.解析:in all its purple glory解析:have shrunk drastically解析:about a tenth of the land解析:twenty-five percent more解析:it looks picturesque解析:quite a number of rare birds解析:associated solely with heather解析:an important source of income解析:the country"s tourist attractions解析:for Scotland"s economy解析:of such great value解析:a short-sighted attitude解析:overgrazing by sheep解析:the deterioration解析:trees could be planted解析:halt this decline解析:abuse of the land解析:large-scale projects解析:the results become apparent三、B(总题数:1,分数:50.00)The euro was established 10 years ago. On its 10th anniversary, we"re in the midst of 1 . You may ask. Has the euro, which was controversial when it was established, helped Europe and the world 2 ?That"s a really good question, because the euro as you say was not only controversial, it was 3 . The idea of a bunch of countries getting together, pooling their sovereignty to 4 rather than having a currency imposed when they get conquered or something, was very new and still 5 elsewhere. The short answer is yes. For the euro"s own members and for the system of the world as a whole, the euro has been a good thing and 6 . Countries in the eurozone, particularly countries likeGreece, Italy and Portugal, which would have seen 7 shoot through the roof and capital flee out of them, have had very little of that as 8 . Their interest rates have 9 but nothing like they would have if these countries 10 . By the same token, 11 —Germany, France, and so on—are suffering less from 12 of their neighbor countries and their closest trading partners because 13 .On a global perspective, it"s a little less of 14 . There has certainly been no harm from the euro, and it has been 15 . It probably helps maintain a general sense of 16 in the world. The reason I"m just being a little bit hesitant, and this is the theme of our new book, is that we feel the euro could 17 , both regionally to help those European countries outside the euro area, particularly in crisis 18 , and globally in terms of backing up and in some ways partnering or even 19 in global leadership. That"s where we feel 20 .The euro was established 10 years ago. On its 10th anniversary, we"re in the midst of 1 . You may ask. Has the euro, which was controversial when it was established, helped Europe and the world 2 ?That"s a really good question, because the euro as you say was not only controversial, it was 3 . The idea of a bunch of countries getting together, pooling their sovereignty to 4 rather than having a currency imposed when they get conquered or something, was very new and still 5 elsewhere. The short answer is yes. For the euro"s own members and for the system of the world as a whole, the euro has been a good thing and 6 . Countries in the eurozone, particularly countries like Greece, Italy and Portugal, which would have seen 7 shoot through the roof and capital flee out of them, have had very little of that as 8 . Their interest rates have 9 but nothing like they would have if these countries 10 . By the same token, 11 —Germany, France, and so on—are suffering less from 12 of their neighbor countries and their closest trading partners because 13 .On a global perspective, it"s a little less of 14 . There has certainly been no harm from the euro, and it has been 15 . It probably helps maintain a general sense of 16 in the world. The reason I"m just being a little bit hesitant, and this is the theme of our new book, is that we feel the euro could 17 , both regionally to help those European countries outside the euro area, particularly in crisis 18 , and globally in terms of backing up and in some ways partnering or even 19 in global leadership. That"s where we feel 20 .(分数:50.00)解析:a global financial crisis [听力原文]The euro was established 10 years ago. On its 10th anniversary, we"re in the midst of a global financial crisis. You may ask. Has the euro, which was controversial when it was established, helped Europe and the world cope with the crisis?That"s a really good question, because the euro as you say was not only controversial, it was totally new territory. The idea of a bunch of countries getting together, pooling their sovereignty to create a new currency rather than having a currency imposed when they get conquered or something, was very new and still hasn"t been replicated elsewhere,The short answer is yes. For the euro"s own members and for the system of the world as a whole, the euro has been a good thing and has performed very well. Countries in the eurozone, particularly countries like Greece, Italy and Portugal, which would have seen their interest rates shoot through the roof and capital flee out of them, have had very little of that as members of the euro area. Their interest rates have gone up somewhat but nothing like they would have if these countries had dropped out. By the same token, the major economies within Europe—Germany, France, and so on—are suffering less from competitive devaluations or depreciations of their neighbor countries and their closest trading partners because they"re in the eurozone.On a global perspective, it"s a little less of a slam dunk. There has certainly been no harm from the euro, and it has been a story of relative stability. It probably helps maintain a general sense of price stability in the world. The reason I"m just being a little bit hesitant, and this is the theme of our new book, is that we feel the euro could play a much more important role,both regionally to help those European countries outside the euro area, particularly in crisis in Eastern Europe, and globally in terms of backing up and in some ways partnering or even rivaling a bit the dollar in global leadership. That"s where we feel the euro is letting us down.解析:cope with the crisis解析:totally new territory解析:create a new currency解析:hasn"t been replicated解析:has performed very well解析:their interest rates解析:members of the euro area解析:gone up somewhat解析:had dropped out解析:the major economies within Europe解析:competitive devaluations or depreciations解析:they"re in the eurozone解析:a slam dunk解析:a story of relative stability解析:price stability解析:play a much more important role解析:in Eastern Europe解析:rivaling a bit the dollar解析:the euro is letting us down。

2021英语翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题

2021英语翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题

2021英语翻译资格考试高级口译模拟试题(1) American mythology loves nothing more than the reluctant hero: the man -- it is usually a man -- whose natural talents have destined him for more than obliging obscurity. George Washington, we are told, was a leader who would have preferred to have been a farmer. Thomas Jefferson, a writer. Martin Luther King, Jr., a preacher. These men were roused from lives of perfunctory achievement, our legends have it, not because they chose their own exceptionalism, but because we, the people, chose it for them. We -- seeing greatness in them that they were too humble to observe themselves -- conferred on them uncommon paths. Historical circumstance became its own call of duty, and the logic of democracy proved itself through the answer.在美式神话中, 主角通常是那些不知不觉中成为的英雄: 一般而言,他就是一个人, 因禀赋异常, 注定此生不能默默无闻。

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英语翻译高级口译-听译题(一)

英语翻译高级口译-听译题(一)(总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、{{B}}Sentence Translation{{/B}}(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、{{B}}A{{/B}}(总题数:1,分数:20.00)(分数:20.00)(1).______(分数:2.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案:(该报告强调,如果对数学和自然科学的学习和造诣等方面的重点教育成果进行评估,澳大利亚可能会落后于芬兰、日本和韩国等国家。

)解析:[听力原文] The paper highlights that Australia is at risk of falling behind countries such as Finland, Japan and Korea when it comes to measuring key education outcomes in areas including math and science learning and attainment.(2).______(分数:2.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案:(为解决这个问题,报告列出了整改学校教育的五点方案,旨在使澳大利亚的全体年轻人能接触世界先进的教育体制。

)解析:[听力原文] In responding to this challenge, the paper identifies a five-point plan to overhaul school education so that every young Australian has access to a world-leading education system.(3).______(分数:2.00)__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案:(澳大利亚工商会主席迈克尔·钱尼说:“尽管我们全社会在组建、运作和交流方面发生了深远的变化,但是我们的学校体制在许多方面仍停留在20世纪60年代的水平。

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上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(一)

上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟听力理解题(一)(总分:100.00,做题时间:90分钟)一、Listening Comprehension(总题数:0,分数:0.00)二、A(总题数:4,分数:50.00)(分数:12.50)A.A courier for a tour operator.B.An agent for models.C.An agency manager.D.A personal assistant. √解析:[听力原文]M: Hello. My name is Hudson. Dick Hudson.W: I am Pamela Gable.M: Well, take a seat, please. Miss Gable, it is Miss, isn"t it? Well, let me just check that I"ve got these particulars right. Your surname is Gable, spelt G-A-B-L-E, and your first names are Pamela Ann; fine. You live at 147 Collingdon Road, Croydon. Your telephone number is 2468008. You were born on July the 18th 1975, and—that"s about it, OK? Fine, let"s see, what are you working with at the moment?W: I"m personal assistant to the manager of a modeling agency.M: Oh, really? And what does that involve?W: A bit of everything, really. I have to keep the accounts, write a few letters, answer the telephone, and that sort of thing.M: You work with people a lot, do you?W: Oh, yes. I have to look after all the models who work for us, you know, keep them happy, lend an understanding ear to their heartaches, you know.M: Have you ever done anything to do with hotels or conferences, hotel management, for instance? W: No, not really. I did work for a short time as a courier for a tour operator, taking foreigners on guided tours of London. Perhaps that"s the sort of thing you mean?M: Yes I think it is. Do you speak any foreign languages?W: Yes, I do. I speak French and Italian. You see, I spent several years abroad when I was younger. M: Oh, did you? That"s very interesting, and what about any exams you"ve taken?W: Well, I left school at 16. You know, there didn"t seem to be any point in staying on somehow;I was sure I could learn much more by getting a job and a bit of experience and independence. M: So you have no formal qualification at all? I see. Well, I don"t suppose it matters.W: Um, I was wondering if perhaps you could tell me a bit more about the job? You know, it said in the ad that you wanted a go-ahead girl with a car and imagination, but that"s not very much to go on.M: No, it isn"t. Well, we run conferences, and your job as conference coordinator would be, well, much the same as the one you have now, I suppose. Meeting people, transporting them from one place to another, making sure they"re comfortable, a bit of telephoning, and so on.W: It sounds just the sort of thing I want to do.M: There is the question of salary, of course.W: Well, my present salary is 18,000, so I couldn"t accept any less than that, especially if I have to use my car.M: Ah! We have something like 15,000 in mind, plus of course a generous allowance for the car. But look, if I were you, I"d take a quick look round the office here, see if I like the look of the people who work here.What is the woman"s present job?A.To keep the accounts.B.To write letters and answer the telephone.C.To organize business trips and conferences. √D.To look after the models and keep them happy.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following is NOT part of the woman"s present job?A.Spanish and French.B.French and Italian. √C.Italian and English.D.English and Spanish.解析:[听力原文]What foreign languages does the woman speak?A.Around 15,000.B.No less than 18,000. √C.Somewhere between 20,000 and 22,000.D.At least 25,000.解析:[听力原文]What salary does the woman expect from her prospective employer?A.She has a university degree in accounting and economics.B.She is in her early twenties.C.She is applying for the job of a conference coordinator. √D.She has adequate formal qualifications for the job.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true about the woman according to the conversation?(分数:12.50)A.Corporate executives are confident in the stock market trends.B.Investors in general believe that the outlook for profits is worsening.C.Some major company executives are selling more shares than buying. √D.The US stock market is expanding at a 5.6 percent annual rate this year.解析:[听力原文]New York, United States—Stock sales by America"s corporate chieftains exceeded purchases last month by the widest margin since 1987, suggesting they do not share the confidence of investors who sent the Standard & Poor"s 500 Index to a six-year high.Executives including Microsoft Corp"s Bill Gates, Google Inc"s Eric Schmidt and Kohl"s Corp"s William Kellogg in the aggregate sold US$63.18 of shares for every US dollar they bought in November, an analysis by Bloomberg of data from the Washington Service research firm showed. That"s the highest since at least January 1987.Stocks have rallied even as analysts forecast that a streak of average profit growth above 10 percent for S&P 500 companies will end this quarter. The US economy expanded at a 2.2 percent annual rate in the third quarter, down from the 5.6 percent pace in the first quarter.Cape Canaveral, United States—After a fiery ascent that turned night into day, space shuttle Discovery and its crew headed to the International Space Station yesterday to rewire the orbital outpost.Astronauts in orbit yesterday inspected the shuttle for potentially critical heat shield damage. Discovery will dock with the space station today, and the intricate work will begin. Three complicated spacewalks are planned to rewire the space station from a temporary to a permanent power source.NASA had to beat the odds to get off the launch pad on Saturday in the first night-time launch in four years. After only a 30 percent chance of good weather earlier in the day and a 2-hour delay in fuelling, Discovery streaked through a moonless sky at 01:47 GMT yesterday.United Nations, New York—The head of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime yesterday called for a global political decision to fight against corruption, and urged world governments to set up task forces."People around the world must do more to fight corruption. We need a political decision," Antonio Maria Costa told the first session of a conference of parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption.The convention, the first legally binding international tool to battle corruption, was adopted by the UN General Assembly in October 2003. Nearly 150 countries have signed the convention but only 80 have ratified it so far, according to the office.Moscow, Russia—Nine patients of a clinic for the mentally ill in Siberia died in a fire yesterday, a day after a blaze at a Moscow drug treatment centre killed 45, officials said.The fire in the psychiatric hospital in the town of Taiga in the Kemerovo region in central Siberia, about 3,500 kilometers east of Moscow, erupted shortly after midnight local time.Nine patients of the clinic died and 15 were hospitalized, said Valery Korchagin, a spokesman for the regional branch of Russia"s Emergency Situations Ministry.In the fire in Moscow early Saturday, 45 women died in a fire at a drug treatment centre when they were trapped behind locked gates and barred windows.The fire was likely caused by arson, a senior firefighter said.Hamburg, Germany—Traces of radiation found at two sites in Germany linked to a contact of poisoned former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko are likely the rare radioactive substance polonium-210, authorities said yesterday.Police said on Saturday that traces of alpha radiation had been found at properties in and near Hamburg used by the ex-wife and former mother-in-law of Dmitry Kovtun.The Russian businessman met Litvinenko in London on November 1, the day the former spy is believed to have fallen ill. Litvinenko was killed by polonium-210.Germany"s Federal Office for Radiation Protection said in a statement yesterday that "small traces of radioactive substances were detected, and there is a high degree of probability that this is polonium."What can we learn about the stock market in the US from the news report?A.To get inspected for potentially critical heat shield damage.B.To rewire the space station for a permanent power source. √C.To beat the odds to get off the launch pad in the first night- time launch.D.To make a fiery ascent that turns night into day.解析:[听力原文]What is the major mission of space shuttle Discovery during this trip?A.50.B.80. √C.150.D.180.解析:[听力原文]How many countries have ratified the United Nations Convention against Corruption so far?A.Forty-five women were killed in the blaze at a drug treatment centre.B.The fire was not caused by arson according to a senior firefighter.C.Nine mentally ill patients died in the fire. √D.People were trapped behind locked gates and barred windows.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true about the fire in a town in central Siberia, Russia?A.Two detectives investigating the case had tested positive for traces of radiation.B.The ex-wife and the former mother-in-law of the spy were also poisoned.C.The Russian businessman who met the former spy in London has fallen ill.D.There is a high degree of probability that it is polonium that killed the spy. √解析:[听力原文]What did the German authorities find about the case of the former Russian spy being poisoned? (分数:12.50)A.An effective way to help us stay healthy.B.An attempt to eat away negative feelings. √C.Eating in response to a feeling of hunger.D.A health strategy recommended by the nutritionist.解析:[听力原文]W1: Some of us try to eat away the blues, nutritionist Joy Bauer is here with some strategies to help us get healthy. Joy, good to see you again.W2: Good to see you, Gillian.W1: So, you know, there"s emotional eating. It really is a problem, isn"t it?W2: Oh, the emotional eating is when you eat in response to feelings rather than hunger. Stress, anxiety, nervousness, and maybe you"ve had a fight with the spouse, or co-worker, and you head straight for the fridge. The truth is we all do it occasionally.W1: To a certain extent.W2: And that"s not necessarily problematic, but if you struggle with your weight, and you are regularly using food as a coping mechanism, it"s like rubbing salt in the wound.W1: Right, because you will feel bad, or even worse, after you did it.W2: You feel worse, and you are probably worse off emotionally than you were. That caused you to eat in the first place.W1: A vicious cycle.W2: Absolutely. There are some questions we should ask ourselves. That really can help you determine whether you are an emotional eater. First, do you reach for high-calorie food when you feel sorry for yourself, are high-calorie foods your reward after a difficult day? Do you feel stressed and then put food in your mouth without realizing it?W1: Some of us might answer yes to these questions.W2: Absolutely, if you answer yes to the majority of these questions, you are an emotional eater. And you should put a huge effort into stopping this behavior, because it is destructive to the psyche.W1: Do man and woman go for different kinds of food when they are looking for comfort?W2: It"s a great question, the number one food according to research in terms of comfort food for man and woman alike is ice cream.W1: Yes!W2: But it"s a vice. Women head straight for the sweets, cookies, chocolates, candies, and men go for man food, real food, macho food.W1: Yes?W2: Steak and mashed potatoes, big pasta and pizza.W1: One of the things you can do to help stop this is measure your hunger on a hunger scale. W2: That"s right. Awareness is huge, you wanna know if you are actually hungry or not, one being ravenous, and five being comfortably full. So before you reach for something, figure out. If you are four or five, avoid eating.W1: You say, if you feel like you have to eat something, eat healthy food first.W2: This is a great strategy. I call this three-food interference. And it has helped thousands of people. Before you get into anything unhealthy, first eat three healthy items. There"ve always got to be in your fridge a bowl of carrots, one apple and a container of yoghurt. After those three foods, if you still want to continue on, give yourself permission. But nine times out of ten, you are gonna fill up and you are gonna stop.What is emotional eating?A.People do emotional eating to struggle with their weight.B.Emotional eating is a big health problem for many of us.C.We are recommended to do emotional eating as a coping mechanism.D.We all do emotional eating occasionally to a certain extent. √解析:[听力原文]Which of the following is true about emotional eating?A.Mashed potatoes.B.Big pasta.C.Ice cream. √D.Cookies.解析:[听力原文]What is number one comfort food for man and woman alike?A.One.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five. √解析:[听力原文]What figure on a hunger scale indicates that you are comfortably full?A.Yoghurt.B.Apples.C.Chocolates. √D.Carrots.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following is NOT one of the healthy foods as recommended by the nutritionist? (分数:12.50)A.The health problems related to suntan. √B.Suntan and lighter-skinned people.C.Staying healthy and attractive.D.Getting a suntan in summer months.解析:[听力原文]Today I"m going to talk about the health problems related to suntan. Suntan is preferred by lighter-skinned people, especially during the summer months. They like to give their skin a nice natural bronze color with the help of sun tanning. Getting a natural tan is a sign of being healthy and being attractive. No wonder many people rush off to the beach at the onset of summer with their tanning lotions and laze away on a towel for hours on end. The result is a healthy tanned skin which people like to flaunt all day long.People often believe that a perfectly tanned skin improves their personality and the texture of their skin. However, it is not advisable to be in direct sunlight for a long time. Excess exposure of the skin to sunlight can actually damage the skin and is the leading cause of skin cancer all around the world. Moreover, in countries like Australia, the atmosphere does not filter the sun rays completely as the ozone layer in the atmosphere is depleting quickly. The ozone layer is responsible for filtering the harmful ultra-violet or UV rays of the sun that can damage the skinbeyond repair.So what does a tan mean? A tan refers to exposure of the skin to the rays of the sun for a considerable amount of time. The UV-B rays of the sun encourage the cells of the innermost layer of the skin to produce more melanin pigments which on their way to the outermost layer are tanned by the UV-A rays of the sun. As a result vitamin D3 is produced naturally under the sun. The vitamin helps protect the bone and also protects us from diseases like osteoporosis. The direct rays of the sun also make the immune system stronger against the invasion of germs and increase the body"s overall physical powers. It has a positive effect on the functioning of the heart and improves blood circulation. Common skin diseases like acne and neurodermatitis can be treated with ultra-violet light. These are just some of the many positive effects that the sun offers in the form of its ultra-violet rays.You should take the advice of experts if you would like to go for a natural suntan. Different skins react differently to sunlight. An expert opinion should be sought, especially in the beginning. Do not overdo a suntan, as excess exposure to the sun"s rays can prove to be harmful to your skin. Wear a suntan lotion when you go out in the open during summer. Do not sunbathe for more than once a day. Going to the beach or lying out in the sun once or twice a week is enough to maintain a good tan on the skin. Tanning in summer proves to be very beneficial as it prevents skin fatigue, prepares your skin for the long summer months ahead, builds a natural protection and produces a nice natural tan.What is the main topic of the speech?A.The texture of human skin.B.The vitamin D3 in the tissue.C.The ozone layer in the atmosphere. √D.The natural bronze color on the skin.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following is responsible for filtering the ultra-violet rays of the sun?A.Producing more melanin pigments.B.Helping protect the bone. √C.Nourishing the innermost layer of the skin.D.Resisting the invasion of germs.解析:[听力原文]What is the specific function of vitamin D3?A.Making one"s immune system stronger.B.Increasing the body"s overall physical power.C.Improving the functioning of the heart and blood circulation.D.Producing various types of vitamin naturally. √解析:[听力原文]The ultra-violet rays of the sun have several positive effects on human health. Which of the following is NOT one of these effects?A.Different skins react in similar ways to sunlight.B.The expert opinion is: Do not overdo a suntan. √C.Lying out in the sun twice a week is not enough to maintain a good tan.D.Tanning in summer causes skin fatigue and so proves to be very harmful.解析:[听力原文]What can we conclude from the speech?三、B(总题数:4,分数:50.00)(分数:12.50)A.The huge role some people play in transmitting ideas. √B.The transmission of epidemic diseases.C.Exceptional epidemic diseases in lower Manhattan.D.A small number of exceptionally talented people.解析:[听力原文]M: There is a small number of exceptional people who play a huge role in the transmission of epidemic ideas. I call them mavens, connectors, and salesmen.W: Say it again.M: Mavens, connectors, and salesmen. Connectors are the kind of people who know everybody. They have extraordinary social ties. Well, if I do this names test in the Manhattan phone book and you go down the list, every time you see a name you know, you give yourself a point. Well, most people score like 25 or 30. Someone scores 120 or 130. That kind of person is incredibly powerful in generating word-of-mouth epidemics. If they like something and get a hold of some idea, they can spread it five or six times further than the average person.W: Who are those people? What defines them?M: Well, these are extraordinarily social people with a lot of energy who are consumed by the task of getting to know people. Of meeting people, of keeping in touch with them. They make phone calls all day long.W: I"m afraid I"m one of them.M: This is not typical behavior. This is behavior that"s actually rare. Most of us don"t do that, and I"m someone who is not that way. I can"t start a word-of-mouth epidemic because I simply don"t know enough people. I can"t get it outside my own immediate circle of friends. Someone has friends all over the place. They can spread the news about a new restaurant or a new movie or something far and wide in a very, very short time.W: These are the connectors. Who are the mavens and who are the salesmen?M: The mavens are people who have specialized knowledge. If you examine why you make certain decisions, why you shop somewhere, why you go to a certain restaurant, you find that you are relying on the same person over and over again for recommendations. Those people I call mavens. My friend Ariel is a maven, who knows all about restaurants in lower Manhattan. If I want to know about the hot new restaurant I call Ariel. Well, all of Ariel"s friends call Ariel and if you go to restaurants in lower Manhattan and look around the room, you will see friends of Ariel. The restaurant market is an epidemic market, which is controlled by a group of Ariels. I don"t think there"re very many of them, there"re probably two dozen of them. That"s true of lots of things. That"s true of shopping and books and movies. If a maven gets together with a connector then you begin to see why a word-of-mouth epidemic might happen. Someone who knows everyone, in combination with someone who knows everything, is a really powerful connection.W: And then introduce the salesmen.M: Well those people are incredibly persuasive, and again, that"s a very rare and unusual trait. W: Leaves me out. You see, I connect but I can"t sell.M: Well, they"re separate categories. I"ve met with a guy, who is known as one of the greatest salesmen in America today. When you meet someone like that you begin to realize why trends happen. They happen because someone has this extraordinary natural ability to win you over. When they get a hold of an idea, they can really make it go a long way.What is the main topic of this conversation?A.They make phone calls all day long.B.They have extraordinary social ties.C.They are incredibly powerful in spreading ideas.D.They are great in selling consumer goods. √解析:[听力原文]Which of the following descriptions does NOT apply to connectors?A.They have specialized knowledge in many things. √B.They rely on others for recommendations.C.They make certain important decisions.D.They know about restaurants but not shopping or films.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements best defines the mavens?A.Connectors.B.Mavens. √C.Salesmen.D.Promoters.解析:[听力原文]According to the conversation, which of the following groups does the man"s friend Ariel belong to?A.They are incredibly persuasive.B.They act quite naturally.C.They have rare, unusual traits. √D.They are extraordinarily social.解析:[听力原文]What can we tell about all three groups of people?(分数:12.50)A.A trade show of the latest sporting goods is on display. √B.An event for team sports is held with the country"s best athletes.C.A spring market for cutting equipment and accessories is open.D.A business rendezvous is scheduled between VIPs and the best athletes.解析:[听力原文]Washington—All eyes are focusing in on Las Vegas as the sporting goods industry closes in on its first true industry gathering in years. The much-anticipated Spring Market will make its debut June 11-13 in Las Vegas, and the industry"s leading sporting goods companies will be on hand to display their latest gear.The exhibit floor will showcase the latest in athletic footwear, fitness-related equipment, accessories for fitness as well as spring team sports products. "In today"s trade show environment, the marketplace demands that we offer more than just the opportunity to promote new products," explained Tom Cove, President of Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. "We are committed to drive the exchange of cutting-edge knowledge and best practices to complement the action on the floor."Along with many of the industry"s most influential brands, a number of groups, associations, and media organizations within the sporting goods industry have decided to use the trade show as a business rendezvous.San Francisco, USA—Apple today introduced Safari 3, the world"s fastest and easiest-to-use Web browser for Windows PCs and Macs. Safari has always been the fastest browser on the Mac and now it"s the fastest browser on Windows, loading and drawing Web pages up to twice as fast as Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and up to 1.6 times faster than Mozilla Firefox 2. Safari 3 features easy-to-manage bookmarks, effortless browsing with easy-to-organize tabs and a built- in RSS reader to quickly scan the latest news and information.Other Safari features now available to Windows users include SnapBack, one-click access to an initial search query; resizable text fields; and private browsing to ensure that information about an individual"s browsing history isn"t stored.Afghanistan—Floods triggered by heavy rain killed 23 people and destroyed scores of houses in Afghanistan"s northeastern province of Badakhshan, the provincial governor said on Friday. Authorities were searching for missing people after the flooding, which hit on Thursday night in an area of the impoverished and mountainous province near the border with Tajikistan, China and Pakistan. After years of harsh drought, Afghanistan received much more snow and rain this year.Havana, Cuba—Two Cuban soldiers tried to hijack a passenger plane to escape to a foreign country with hostages on Monday but were arrested after killing an unarmed military officer on board, the government said. The soldiers, who had escaped from an army base where they were doing military service, hijacked a bus with passengers, took it to the domestic terminal of Havana airport and seized an empty passenger jet before dawn. They killed one of the hostages, an army lieutenant colonel, when he tried to stop the hijacking, but were then captured by a military unit, the government said in a statement.Toronto, Canada—The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a welcome addition to any piggy bank on Wednesday—a monster gold coin with a face value of C$1 million ($900,000) that it says is the world"s biggest, purest and highest denomination coin. The Canadian mint introduced the mega-coin, which is the size of an extra-large pizza and weighs in at 100 kg, alongside the one-ounce gold bullion coins it is mass-producing at its Ottawa plant. Originally designed to promote the new one-ounce coins, the colossal coin will be issued in a very limited quantity. While they have a C$1 million face value, the coins are worth twice that amount given the current gold price of $683.30 per ounce.What is happening in Las Vegas from June 11 to 13?A.Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and Mozilla Firefox 2.B.SnapBack, a private browser that does not store individual information.C.A built-in RSS reader to quickly scan the latest news and information.D.Safari 3, the world"s fastest and easiest-to-use Web browser. √解析:[听力原文]What has Apple introduced today?A.Heavy rain triggered floods which caused heavy casualties and damage. √B.Harsh drought had been going on for several years and killed some people.C.Twenty-three people were missing after a storm hit a village in the mountainous province.D.Authorities were searching for the people who had crossed the border from other countries. 解析:[听力原文]What happened in Afghanistan"s northeastern province of Badakhshan?A.Two soldiers hijacked a jet plane full of passengers in flight.B.The hijackers were captured after killing one of the hostages. √C.A military unit arrested the hijackers with no one injured or killed.D.The hijacked plane landed safely at an airport in a neighboring country.解析:[听力原文]Which of the following statements is true about the hijacking of a passenger plane in Cuba?A.$683.30.B.$900,000.C.C$1 million.D.C$2 million. √解析:[听力原文]What is the current worth of the mega-coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint?(分数:12.50)A.Closed to the public.B.Silent and empty. √C.Packed with tourists.D.Strangely crowded.解析:[听力原文]W: This is Nora White reporting for station KTFH in Florida. The sky is clear blue, and the ocean is deceptively calm here in southern Florida. It"s the kind of day when you would expect the beaches to be packed with tourists, enjoying the surf and sun. But the beaches are eerily silent, except for a few seagulls circling the waves. Traveling inland, though, you"ll find a totally different mood. Parking spaces are hard to find, and there are long lines at every checkout counter as people stock up on batteries, water bottles, and flashlights. You see, despite the calm weather now, people here are getting ready for a hurricane, the first of this hurricane season. Meteorologist Kyle James works for the weather service. Kyle, what can we expect in Homestead?M: Well, Nora. Hurricane Haley is about 70 miles off the coast, with winds reported to be up to 100 miles per hour. It has already damaged islands in the Caribbean. Notices warning residents and visitors to evacuate have been issued in several counties in southern Florida.W: So local residents and visitors are being warned to evacuate. They are going to leave. But some say they"re staying here to protect their houses. They say: We"ll be all right. Hurricanes are not usually as bad as they predict. Everyone panics and gets ready, but it"s never really a big deal.M: But authorities say people should stay informed and not second-guess the authorities. Despite reconnaissance aircraft, a sophisticated satellite, and radar used by the National Weather Service, forecasting the path of a hurricane is not an easy task. We input a lot of data into the computer to get a forecast, but there"s still an element of interpretation. Often the storm will change route or intensity unexpectedly. Folks have to realize that they can be very, very vulnerable. The worst thing is to be caught off guard.W: What can people do to prepare?M: Well, they can stock up on supplies. People should have plenty of water on hand, at least a couple of gallons per person, and more if possible. Sewers can back up, and water gets contaminated. You need food for at least three days, more if possible.W: Kyle, you also said people need a sturdy pair of work boots. Why?M: Yes. If your place has been damaged, you don"t want to be walking into anything dangerous when you come back. Snakes, for instance, get dislocated by the hurricane, just like people, and end up in unexpected places.W: A nasty surprise! One of my friends has her own plan. Well, they don"t live here. They"re down for a vacation with the kids—from Minnesota—no hurricanes there! Her husband and the kids are pretty excited, but honestly, I"m scared stiff! If we have to evacuate, I"ll be relieved. M: Most tourists aren"t prepared to face a hurricane. But if you plan to visit a coastal spot in the late summer, then you could hit some very foul weather.W: That"s right. The main thing for tourists is to know what plans or provisions the hotel has and what they can do if there"s a power outage or if the water"s bad. You need to know where you"re going if you have to leave, because roads get flooded, and highways get backed up...And, what about money?M: Sure. You might need additional cash. People forget that ATMs won"t work without power. W: So what"s your further advice for local residents?M: Well, whether you plan to stay or leave, all you can do is watch, wait, and try not to panic.How are the beaches in southern Florida at the present moment?A.New Mexico.B.Minnesota.。

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英语翻译高级口译分类模拟听写题(一)Spot DicrtationASpace was explored as early as the fourth century BC, through ancient astronomy. It was only in the twentieth-century that man sent out 1 to explore space. Space exploration, then, can be 2 : astronomy, unmanned probes, and manned probes. Although 3 just drawn, man is the explorer in all of these categories; it is 4 , technology, and understanding of science that forms the basis of all forms of space exploration. The exploration of space 5 , that is, man has "reason" to send men to the moon and to 6 , just to name a couple of such values. From ancient times to well into the twentieth-century, the 7 to explore space was astronomy, the studying of the millions of 8 , which invade night sky, as they have done for billions of years. The 9 and the ebbing of stars across the sky had originally 10 , but as man's understanding of the science of astronomy increased, 11 , and not dogma, took form. And, as a solid foundation was laid with 12 , man walked resolutely into the Space Age, upon the advent of 13 . Given this stepping stone of the liquid fueled rocket, man was able to enter the cosmic "ocean". 14 , during the Cold War era, allocated millions of dollars to the exploration of space, but 15 in the later part of thetwentieth-century. 16 , as a function of government and public support, came 17 , with the Apollo program. The public has generally been more supportive of 18 , but the costs and the values at risk are malignant to the support of space exploration as a whole. Today, economic resources for space exploration are scarce and public, and thus 19 . The glorious Apollo missions are impossible to reconstruct, and instead there has been a steady trend 20 .BMy topic today is how to address the problem of hunger and starvation which still exists in many parts of the world. Ending hunger starts with 21 . A dangerous and patronizing clicheacute we often hear is, "Give a man a fish and feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and 22 ." People living with chronic hunger have generations of wisdom about "fishing", the problemis 23 .The Hunger Project, announced recently 24 , cuts through the barbed wire, addressing the underlying social conditions that 25 the opportunity they need to end their own hunger. When we invest in The Hunger Project, we 26 and giving people a chance to translate their hard work 27 . We are ensuring that people get 28 .Too often, hungry people are isolated, 29 . Mobilizing communities and building local organizations is critically important both to 30 , and to get more out of our precious resources and efforts. When people come together to work, a kind of social capital is created that can compensate for 31 in rural areas.In Africa, 32 of The Hunger Project's work is to organize villages to 33 to produce food for food banks. This fosters 34 for a better future for all.Another example is in 35 , such as India and Bangladesh, where HungerProject volunteer animators have catalyzed the creation of 36 throughout the country, with nearly 50% run by women. These local groups 37 and invest in individual and collective income-generating enterprises, including sewing, tailoring and weaving projects; 38 ; fish and poultry farming; beekeeping; and plant nurseries.The impact of these enterprises is enormous. As women have 39 , their decision-making roles have increased. As 40 , parents are sending more children, both girls and boys, to school.答案:Spot DicrtationA1、probes and himself[听力原文]Space was explored as early as the fourth century BC, through ancient astronomy. It was only in the twentieth-century that man sent out probes and himself to explore space. Space exploration, then, can be broken into three conclusive categories: astronomy, unmanned probes, and manned probes. Although seemingly contrary to the divisions just drawn, man is the explorer in all of these categories; it is man's dream, technology, and understanding of science that forms the basis of all forms of space exploration. The exploration of space is value based, that is, man has "reason" to send men to the moon and to study distant galaxies, just to name a couple of such values. From ancient times to well into the twentieth-century, the only technologically feasible method to explore space was astronomy, the studying of the millions of stars and neighboring planets, which invade night sky, as they have done for billions of years. The mysterious movements of the planets and the ebbing of stars across the sky had originally found explanations in religion, but as man's understanding of the science of astronomy increased, natural laws, and not dogma, took form. And, as a solid foundation was laid with ground-based astronomy, man walked resolutely into the Space Age, upon the advent of the modern rocket. Given this stepping stone of the liquid fueled rocket, man was able to enter the cosmic "ocean". Public support for the space program, during the Cold War era, allocated millions of dollars to the exploration of space, but this trend has ceased in the later part of the twentieth-century. The peak of space exploration, as a function of government and public support, came in the 1970's, with the Apollo program. The public has generally been more supportive of the manned exploration program, but the costs and the values at risk are malignant to the support of space exploration as a whole. Today, economic resources for space exploration are scarce and public, and thus government support is relatively low. The glorious Apollo missions are impossible to reconstruct, and instead there has beena steady trend towards unmanned space 、broken into three conclusive categories3、seemingly contrary to the divisions4、man's dream5、is value based6、study distant galaxies7、only technologically feasible method8、stars and neighboring planets9、mysterious movements of the planets 10、found explanations in religion 11、natural laws 12、ground-based astronomy 13、the modern rocket 14、Public supportfor the space program 15、this trend has ceased 16、The peak of space exploration 17、in the 1970's 18、the manned exploration program 19、government support is relatively low 20、towards unmanned space explorationB21、people's own productivity[听力原文]My topic today is how to address the problem of hunger and starvation which still exists in many parts of the world. Ending hunger starts with people's own productivity. A dangerous and patronizing clicheacute we often hear is, "Give a man a fish and feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for life." People living with chronic hunger have generations of wisdom about "fishing", the problem is the barbed wire around the lake.The Hunger Project, announced recently by the United Nations, cuts through the barbed wire, addressing the underlying social conditions that systematically deny hungry people the opportunity they need to end their own hunger. When we invest in The Hunger Project, we are investing in people's productivity and giving people a chance to translate their hard work into improved, well-being. We are ensuring that people get the opportunities which are rightfully theirs.Too often, hungry people are isolated, marginalized and exploited. Mobilizing communities and building local organizations is critically important both to sustain the work we do, and to get more out of our precious resources and efforts. When people come together to work, a kind of social capital is created that can compensate for the lack of financial capital in rural areas.In Africa, a unique feature of The Hunger Project's work is to organize villages to work cooperatively on community land to produce food for food banks. This fosters collective responsibility and action for a better future for all.Another example is in some Asian countries, such as India and Bangladesh, where Hunger Project volunteer animators have catalyzed the creation of over 1,100 local organizations throughout the country, with nearly 50% run by women. These local groups create savings programs and invest in individual and collective income-generating enterprises, including sewing, tailoring and weaving projects; bakeries and small businesses; fish and poultry farming; bee-keeping; and plant nurseries.The impact of these enterprises is enormous. As women have become economically empowered, their decision-making roles have increased. 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