中级口译听力真题Talks and Conversations+评析
2006年3月中级口译考试真题 参考答案及评析
Part A: Spot DictationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the ward or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in you ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage only once.In the early 1970's, Citibank of New York City became one of the first financial institutions to install ATM's on a large scale. Since then, the_______(1) of automated teller machines has increased dramatically. At the time, the bank hoped________ (2) their operating costs by replacing human tellers with machines. Little did they _______ (3) that the cash machines would become so successful. However, as more banks added_______ (4) automated service through ATM's, the machines mushroomed all over the world.To use an ATM, all you need is a _______(5) issued by your bank. Your bank may also_______(6) through a credit card, such as MasterCard or Visa. To begin a _______(7), you need to insert the card into an ATM and punch in a personal identification number on the _______(8). The personal ID number may consist of_______(9) and can prevent anyone from using the card.The ATM next flashes instructions on its_______(10) for carrying out transaction. To get cash, for example, you are instructed to _______(11) that indicate whether the money should be withdrawn form a checking or a savings account and the _______(12). This request is then displayed on the screen. After you press a button to _______(13) that the information is correct, the ATM goes to _______(14).How safe, you may ask, is banking by ATM? The_______(15) is meant to prevent anyone, no matter who you are, from using a cash card________(16). If you enter the wrong ID number for a card, a message on the screenwill_______(18). As another precaution against_______(19), the bank generally limits the amount that may be withdrawn by cash card______(20), say, to $200.Part B: Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1. Statements1. (A) We didn't find one qualified applicant.(B) Nobody applied for the job.(C) Only one person applied for the job.(D) We interviewed nine candidates.2. (A) Florence finished her speech with some introductory remarks.(B) Florence found herself making a speech when the speaker became ill.(C) Florence came along with a fluent introduction about the eminent speaker.(D) Had the speaker not been ill, he would have made some introductory remarks.3. (A) I cannot finish the report in time.(B) I hate to join in social activities this weekend.(C) I have to work extra time over the weekend.(D) I will not attend the board meeting next week.4. (A) The director is too busy to attend to your proposal right now.(B) The director will help you read the proposal tomorrow morning.(C) You should hand in your proposal no later than tomorrow morning.(D) You can make an appointment to see the director the next day.5. (A) We'll ask for more time to finish the financial plan.(B) We'll look for more information for the plan later than expected.(C) I'm afraid we'll turn in the financial plan later than expected.(D) We'll have to finish the plan with the materials available now.6. (A) Talking too much in business negotiations leaves a bad impression o Americans.(B) Silence often makes Americans feel uncomfortable in business situations.(C) Americans enjoy keeping silent in business negotiations and employ a variety of strategies.(D) Americans are rather aggressive, especially in business situations.7.(A) I think now it is the best time to do business in China, though we have hada 50-year relationship.(B) I believe that we could have done more business with China over the past50 years.(C) Although our company has a history of over 50 years, we are unable to start our business in China.(D) Despite our good relationship over the past 50 years, we need to find a better time for investment here.8. (A) The director has already signed the agreement.(B) The director has read the agreement for three times(C) The director is not in and cannot sign the agreement.(D) The director is not ready to sign the agreement.9. (A) We cannot compete with our rivals, since we have just started our business here.(B) We want to have more customers, so we're ready to make more favourable offers(C) We are unable to provide the best service here, because we do not have enough competitive advantage.(D) We plan to merge our competitors in this area, as we are growing and have more customers.10. (A) A diet with meat only is not enough for our body.(B) A diet with vegetables can sometimes be very costly.(C) Meatless meals are equally nutritious and less expensive.(D) Meatless meals cannot provide all the essential nutrients.2. Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear Several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions Only ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 11-1411. (A) She was fired.(B) She was given a raise.(C) She got a transfer.(D) She got married.12. (A) They bought her a birthday gift.(B) They gave her a farewell party.(C) They surprised her during the party.(D) They saw her off at the airport.13. (A) She was invited to stay with Nancy in New York.(B) She was warned not to give the surprise away.(C) She was unable to keep a secret.(D) She was a good friend of Nancy's.14. (A) The man.(B) Nancy.(C) Mrs Sampson.(D) Christina.Questions 15-1815. (A) Sending invitation cards to as many people as possible.(B) Reserving a table at least one day in advance.(C) Taking your order before you are seated.(D) Keeping calm and talking to your clients.16. (A) A soup.(B) Some cold dishes.(C) A salad.(D) A drink.17. (A) Consult the waiter about the dish in question.(B) Tell everyone that you have certain dietary restrictions.(C) Write beforehand to say that you don't care for some dishes.(D) Keep quiet and pretend that you enjoy the food.18. (A) Over your lap.(B) On the chair.(C) Under the plate.(D) Beside the plate.Questions 19-2219. (A) In a holiday camp.(B) In a caravan park.(C) In a hotel.(D) In a restaurant.20. (A) Because they had driven for a long time.(B) Because they had booked for another time.(C) Because they had planned to have their supper first.(D) Because they had found a better place to stay in.21 (A) She can avoid doing a lot of farm work.(B) She wants to stay in some quiet and peaceful place.(C) Her husband especially cares for seafood.(D) Her children enjoy building sandcastles.22. (A) In the car.(B) In the lounge.(C) In a farm.(D) In a quiet corner.Questions 23-2623. (A) In New Zealand.(B) In the USA.(C) In England.(D) In Japan.24. (A) Because they want to feel the thrill and excitement.(B) Because they are tired of modern-day university life.(C) Because they are interested in the scientific experiment.(D) Because they find that it is the best way to reduce weight.25. (A) Jumping into the sea.(B) Jumping onto the cliff.(C) Jumping with a body harness.(D) Jumping with a leg harness.26. (A) Be over the age of 18.(B) Receive due instructions.(C) Join a sports club.(D) Pay for the rubber band.Questions 27-3027. (A) Paper Research.(B) Examination Method.(C) Comparative Literature.(D) University Seminar System.28. (A) A college course in which new ideas and subjects are introduced.(B) A university class in which topics are discussed among the students.(C) A system where university students are allowed to choose their teachers.(D) A gathering where only teachers and students of about the same age can attend.29. (A) They were boring.(B) They were good lecturers.(C) They seldom asked questions.(D) They talked too much in class.30. (A) The unanswered questions during the lectures.(B) The discussion with the serious professors.(C) The results of his final examinations.(D) The low marks he had scored during the term.Part C: Listening and Translation1. Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)2. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.(1)(2)SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLSDirections: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1-5One of the most disturbing statistics I've read for a long time was published this week. The Work Foundation claims that job satisfaction in this country has fallen alarmingly. Women's satisfaction level has fallen from 51 percent in 1992 to 29 percent today; men's has fallen from 35 percent to 20. The reason-thelong-hours culture and job insecurity.For my father's generation, work was something that had to be endured so that real life could be maintained. But my generation has been gulled into thinking that work is real life. Most work is not satisfying. Most work stinks. Most work, however well paid, is meaningless and dull. But somehow we've been convinced that work provides self-fulfillment.Before Mrs Thatcher, we had a famous British attitude to work--the less we did the better. Thatcher introduced the idea that, in a world where identity was so fragile, you could become real through work, through long hours and assiduous consumption, in the small amount of time you had been left after clocking off. Now Blair carries on the crusade, I've got one of the best jobs in theworld--siV3ng in an once by myself all day trying to make up something that someone somewhere wit! be interested in. But I'd rather be stretched out in front of the TV, or in bed, or playing tennis, or doing just about anything else. Much of feminist thought has been about getting what men have traditionally had without examining the underlying assumption of whether it was worth having. Feminism never ended up with a life built around creative leisure, instead, women of talent and drive threw themselves into the labour pool, believing that work and its attendant income and power would affect the change of life and consciousness that would liberate them.Can anything be done? Only if we're willing to change the way we've been tricked into thinking. Most people now measure their lives primarily in units ofcurrency--money saved and spent. I have a friend who'll travel halfway across London for a shoe sale, without factoring in how much of her precious time has been spent travelling. The most important truth I know is that ail we ever own is the time we were given on this earth. We need to seize it back. Now the future has arrived, and we have the means to do it--we just don't have the imagination.1. Before the British were persuaded to realize themselves through hard work,(A) they had little time left to themselves(B) they had struggled hard for equal treatment(C) they had enjoyed themselves more(D) they had a strong desire to be set free from work2. The sentence "Now Blair carries on the crusade" (para. 3) could be best illustrated by which of the following statements?(A) Blair continues to promote the idea of achieving self-fulfillment through work.(B) Blair opposes his people to be workaholic and has launched such a campaign.(C) Blair sets a perfect example as a hard-working person for his people in the UK.(D) Blair is most unwilling to have his people labouring as slaves.3. What is the author's attitude towards women's joining the workforce?(A) Supportive.(B) Negative.(C) Appreciative.(D) Defensive.4. What is the purpose of the author in mentioning her friend who travelled halfway across London for a shoe sale?(A) To praise her friend for her persistence in pursuing what she wants.(B) To introduce her friend to the general public.(C) To give an urgent call for people to take life easy.(D) To raise people's awareness as to how precious time is.5. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?(A) What's So Good about Hard Work?(B) What'd You Imagine for the Future?(C) Work Makes Everyone Free,(D)Seize Time Back for Your Own Sake.Questions 6-10"I delight in Buckingham Palace", said Queen Victoria, when she moved inthree weeks after ascending to the throne. Today the 40-acre secluded garden contains specimen shrubs trees and a large lake. Eight to nine thousand people visit it during the annual garden parties.It took George IV, on becoming King in 1820, and John Nash,Surveyor-general to George IV when he was Prince Regent, many years to turn the house into a sumptuous palace. Nash demolished the North and South wings and rebuilt them. He constructed Marble Arch as a grand entrance to the enlarged courtyard. As work continued, Nash let his costs run away with him. and Parliament complained. Joseph Hume, ml English politician and reformer fighting for financial retrenchment, said, "The Crown of England does not require such splendour. Foreign countries might indulge in frippery, but England ought to pride herself on her plainness and simplicity." Nevertheless, elegance reigned.Queen Victoria was crowned in 1837. When she moved in, Buckingham Palace became, for the first time, the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns. There wasn't a room large enough for grand entertainments, so in 1853-55, Queen Victoria ordered the Ballroom built. 122 feet long, 60 feet wide and 45 feet high, it is, today, used for many events such as the State Banquet, the Diplomatic Reception, and memorial concerts. This is the site of Investitures, where the Queen (who was crowned in 1952) presents the recipients of British honours with their awards. During World War 11 a chapel, converted by Queen Victoria from Nash's conservatory, was bombed. Prince Philip oversaw its rebuilding as the Queen's Gallery, home to a rotating collection of art from the Royal Collection. The Gallery, currently in the process of renovation, will reopen in 2002 for the Queen's Golden Jubilee.More than 600 rooms, including 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms comprise the castle's assets. But the "room" best known around the world is the Balcony where the Royal family' gathers on celebratory' and solemn occasions to be seen by' their subjects.The Palace is more than a home for the Royals. It is the official administrative headquarters of the monarchy and contains the offices of their staff. It is the place where all Royal ceremonies and official banquets are held. Government ministers, top civil servants and heads of state visit to carry out their duties. It brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'working from home'.6. What was the result of Joseph Hume's fighting for financial retrenchment?(A) He succeeded in cutting the budget of Nash's rebuilding work.(B) His opposition turned out a failure and the palace was built with extravagance.(C) He became Nash's strong opponent and they fought with each other since then.(D) He came to fame as a well-known reformer for financial retrenchment.7. According to the passage, which of the following are NOT supposed to be held in the Ballroom?(A) Investitures.(B) Government banquets.(C) Religious services.(D) Diplomatic receptions.8. According to "the Queen's Golden Jubilee" (para. 3), how long has been the reign of the Queen?(A) It has to be 25 years under the reign of the Queen.(B) 45 years should be the minimum for the Queen's Golden Jubilee.(C) At her age of 50, people usually celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.(D)The Queen's Golden Jubilee would be celebrated at her 50 year's reign.9. Why does Buckingham Palace bring a new meaning to the phrase "working from home"?(A) Because Government offices are located in Buckingham Palace.(B) Because the Royal family live and work in Buckingham Palace.(C) Because all Royal ceremonies and official banquets are held in Buckingham Palace.(D) Because the Royal staff have their offices and residences in Buckingham Palace.10. According to the passage, which is the most famous place in Buckingham Palace?(A) The Ballroom.(B) The Queen's Gallery.(C) Marble Arch.(D) The Balcony,Questions 11-15The Lake District in north-west England is an area remarkably little affected by industrialization. The principal activity is still sheep-farming, as it has been for a tho usand years, and many ancient words like ‘fell' for ‘hill' and ‘tam' for ‘lake' are still in daily use. In spite of its heavy rainfall and relative inaccessibility, its special atmosphere and spectacular natural beauty combine to make this one of England's favourite holiday areas at all seasons of the year. But at Christmas 1968, still gripped by the fear that foot-and-mouth disease could spread to the hill flocks and sweep like wildfire right up to the Scottish border, it was quieter than ever before in this century. Luckily not a single farm had caught tile infection, the nearest case having been an isolated one at Kendal several weeks before. but every Lakeland farmer knows that one case among the unfenced hill flocks on the fells could lead to complete annihilation of hundreds of thousands of sheep and the virtual end of the district's principal industry; you cannot replace sheep, acclimatized to their own part of the fell for generations, in the same way that you can replace cattle in a field.Nobody could remember a Christmas like it, especially Boxing Dab, which is traditionally one of the big outdoor holidays of the Lakeland year. Normally this is a day spent following the mountain packs of hounds, felt-walking and, if the weather is propitious, skiing and skating, but this time there were none of these things. Visitors were actively discouraged, and those who did come were asked not to go on the fells, footpaths or bridleways or near farmland, while motoristswere requested not to drive on minor roads and to shun the smaller valleys. The enterprising hotels which had earlier in the year decided to keep open during the winter were by the end of October having a desperate time. Hundreds of bookings had been cancelled and scores of dinner parties and young farmers' reunions eliminated. All youth hostels were closed. At least one climbing club, unable to climb, substituted a training programme of films and simulated climbs on the more substantial municipal buildings.The weather in the area was dry, crisp, windless and cold, in fact ideal for brisk outdoor activities. But nobody was able to enjoy it. Everything was stopped: hunting, walking, climbing, skiing, motor cycle trials, sporting events of every description. All the seasonal dances, festivals, conferences, shepherds' meets and a hundred and one other social occasions abandoned. The ice was bearing on some of the lakes but you could not go skating there. Meanwhile the foxes, emboldened by an unprecedented freedom from harassment, were stalking closer to the farms and the flocks of Christmas turkeys, while the hounds sulked miserably in their kennels.Farmers are apt to criticize some sections of the outdoor fraternity for their occasional thoughtless behaviour, but the way that walkers, climbers, skiers, fishermen, hunters and the rest went out of their way to help them at this time should never be forgotten. The general public, locals and visitors a like., tried to give the fell farmers a sporting chance, and this remarkable display of public spirit was the one bright note in a very sad time.11. The word "this" in line 5 refers to_______.(A) its special atmosphere(B) the Industrial Revolution(C) the spectacular natural beauty(D) the Lake District12. The district's principal industry is_______.(A) fell-walking(B) snow-skiing(C) sheep-farming(D) animal-hunting13. Because the sheep in the hills are unfenced toot-and-mouth disease might _______.(A) spread beyond the lakes(B) annihilate thousands of horses(C) lead to the virtual end of the tourist industry(D) destroy the flocks of sheep completely14. Why were some hotels described as "enterprising"?(A) Because hundreds of bookings had been cancelled.(B) Because they decided to keep open during the winter.(C) Because they still held dinner parties and young farmers reunions.(D) Because they substituted a training programme of films and simulated climbs.15. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true during Christmas time in 1968?(A) The seasonal dances, festivals and other social occasions were abandoned.(B) The weather in the Lake District was ideal for brisk outdoor activities.(C) The foxes were stalking closer to the farms and the flocks of turkeys.(D) The ice was bearing on some of the lakes in the district.Questions 16-20Why Men ExplodeAlthough women get angry just as often as men, rage remains the prototypical male emotion. "My kids still talk about my 'freak-outs,'" says Kim Garretson, 54, a corporate strategist in Minneapolis, who once erupted into volcanic fur5; in a restaurant when served a still-frozen entre2e. "1 didn't express much of anything, but once in a while, I'd just blow."Why do so many men lose their tempers? "The rage comes because there's so much frustration when you cut off something that is you. Yet that's what men do, because they're afraid that if you give emotions an inch, they'll take a mile," says psychologist Kenneth W. Christian, PhD, author of Your Own Worst Enemy. "If you don't learn how to work with your emotions, you're a shadow figure, a small incomplete version of yourself. It's only a matter of time until the house of cards that you are falls apart."For Kim Garretson, that day came four years ago when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. As often happens when illness strikes men, he realized he had nothing to lose, and everything to gain, by letting himself feel. "I'm no longer afraid of expressing almost any emotion," he says. "I get anger out with my quick, sharp tongue and move on. I use humor as an outlet, I've reconnected with old friends. I talk about the big questions of life. 1 search for spiritual meaning."Guys, Try TheseIn his Dirty Harry days, Clint Eastwood never flinched. Now as a husband, father and Oscar-winning director of movies that explore the depths of men's souls, the tough guy has turned tender--but not talkative. "The men who hide their emotions the most may; in fact be the most sensitive," observes Christian. Yet men can become more emotionally expressive without tears or fears. Here are some ways to start:•Develop a creative outlet. Hobbies like painting or playing a musical instrument can tap into a man's soul. Remember that much of theworld's greatest art, music and literature was created by the allegedlyemotionally challenged sex.•Release stress and anger through exercise. "When you get to the breaking point where you just want to put your head through a wall,taking a ten-minute time-out isn't enough to calm down," says Westover, who in moments of extreme emotion finds a place to drop to the floor and do push-ups.•Try' expressing "a little" emotion. "Start with feelings you can control, find a sympathetic ear and use the term 'a little,'" suggests Coleman,Saying you feel "a little" sad or "a little" scared feels safer than a fulldeclaration of vulnerability.•Lean into the discomfort. "Rather than avoiding a feeling that you're not sure how to handle, move toward it," says psychologist Travis Bradbury, PhD,co-author of The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book. "Learning to handle emotions takes time and practice, because you need to retrain your brain, but it does get easier."16. Kim Garretson, a 54-year-old corporate strategist, once got very angry when_______.(A) diagnosed with lung cancer(B) given a take musical instrument(C) dragged into a mountainous trip(D) served cold food in a restaurant17. "They'll take a mile." (para. 2), 'they' refers to_______.(A) psychologists(B) cards(C) emotions(D) friends18. If you fail to learn how to work with your emotions,_______.(A) you will sooner or later break down(B) you will be an active figure in shadow boxing(C) you will be afraid of expressing almost any emotion(D) you will spend more time searching for spiritual meaning19. Which of the following ways to control emotions is NOT recommended in the passage?(A) To talk as much as possible.(B) To lean into the discomfort.(C) To develop a creative outlet.(D) To try expressing "a little" emotion.20. What main idea is discussed in the passage?(A) How to develop your emotions.(B) How to check your emotions.(C) How to handle your emotions.(D) How to express your emotions.Questions 21-25"You're off to the World Economic Forum?" asked the Oxford economist, enviously. "How very impressive. They've never invited me."Three days later, t queued in the snow outside the conference center in Davos,standing behind mink coals and cashmere overcoats, watched over by' Swiss policemen with machineguns. "Reporting press? You can't come in here. Side entrance, please." I stood in line again, this time behind Puffa jackets and Newsweek journalists, waiting to collect my orange badge. Once inside. I found that the seminar I wanted to go to was being held ill a half-empty room. '"You can't sit here. All seats are reserved for white badges. Coloured badges have to stand."An acquaintance invited me to a dinner he was hosting: "There are people I'd like you to meet." The green-badged Forum employee stopped me at the door. "This is a participants' dinner. Orange badges are not allowed." Then, later, reluctantly: "If you're coming in. please can you turn your badge around? Diners may be upset if they see you're a colour.""Why does anyone put up with being treated like this?" t asked a Financial Times correspondent. "Because we all live in hope of becoming white badges," he said. "Then we'll know what's reall3 going on."A leading British businessman was wearing a white badge, but it bore a small logo on the top left-hand corner: GLT. "What's a GLT?" I asked.Ah, he said. "well, it's a Davos club. I'm a Global Leader for Tomorrow." "That sounds very important," I said. "Yes." He said, "t thought so myself until I bumped into the man &o d sponsored me. on the way to my first meeting. I asked him if he was coming: and he said, 'Oh no, dear boy, I don't bother with that any, longer. I'm not a GLT any, more, I'm an IGWEL.' What's an IGWEL?' I asked him. ‘A member of tile Informal Group of World Economic Leaders of Today."The World Economic Forum has employed a simple psychological truth--that nothing is more desirable than that which excludes us--to brilliant effect. Year after Fear, its participants apply. to return, in the hope that this time they'll be a little closer to the real elite. Next year, they, too, might be invited to the private receptions for Bill Clinton, Kofi Annan or Bill Gates. instead of having to stand on the conference center's steps like teenage rock fans.It's the sheer concentration of individuals in possession of power, wealth or knowledge that makes the privately run Forum so desirable to its participants. The thousand chief executives who attend its annual meeting control, between them, more than 70 percent of international trade. Every year, they are joined by a couple of dozen presidents and prime ministers, by senior journalists, a changing selection of leading thinkers, academics and diplomats, and by rising stars of the business world. Access to the meeting is by invitation only, costs several thousand pounds a time for business participants,and is ruthlessly controlled.2l. "Mink" in line 4 refers to ____(A) colored badges(B) impressive artificial hide(C) expensive thick fur(D)jackets designed for GLT。
2013年9月上海中级口译听力真题及解析
2013年9月上海中级口译听力真题及解析Spot dictationNext, let’s talk about earthquakes on our planet. Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have many. For example, there are few earthquakes in Britain. There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates. Houses fall down. Trains run off the lines. Sometimes, there is a heavy loss of human lives.Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is not always true. The centers of some earthquakes are under the sea. The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces inside the earth break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves, also known as seismic waves, or tsunamis can travel long distances and rush over the land when they reach it. They are strong enough to break down houses and other buildings. Very often fires follow the most serious earthquakes. In 1906, the great earthquake at San Francisco broke the gas pipes. The gas escaped, and soon large numbers of fires were burning in the city. The water pipes were also shaken and broken, so it was not possible to put the fires out. There was no water. The Tokyo Earthquake of 1923 happened just before noon. People were cooking meals on their fires at that time. When the ground shook, the fires shook, too. Hot materials were thrown on the different parts of the houses, some of which were made of wood. Soon 134 fires were burning in the city.What kind of building stands up best in an earthquake? A building with concrete walls is perhaps the best. A steel frame will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together and the walls do not easily fall. There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn. Over the years, scientists carefully studied the results of the earthquake in different parts of the world, and they are convinced that this kind of building is the safest.【解析】根据文意，本文类似一段关于地震的讲座。
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--ST 5
Sample test five.Part A. Spot dictation. Directions: 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 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.Aa, yes, the wonders of technology. Technology is supposed to make our lives easier, right? Wrong. I mean come on folks, the remote control. Control? What control? First of all, the buttons are too small. I mean you can read anything. Second, what are all those buttons for? Give me a break. I want the volume up. I press a button and the channel changes. Great, I try to change the channel and the volume changes. And we don’t just have one remote con trol, do we? Now, we’ve got the one for TV, the one for the VCR, the one that works with both, the one for the cable, the one for my stereo. See, I am looking out at all of you, and I see your eyes flashing, 12 o’clock, 12 o’clock, that brings me to the VC R. The one time that the VCR did work elate the tape, you should have seen the look on the guy’s face at the video rental store. So I’ve got everything hooked up the computer, now, right? I thought great. I am so happening. Wow, this would do it. I got your internet. I got TVs, movies. I listen to music. Great! Give me more technology. Yes, OK. So, now I got a positive attitude. I couldn’t work anything before. But, hey, with a computer, I am finally able to do it all. Control everything with one small touch of a button, I am the master of my domain. Not, it got worse. And I am going nuts now. And the computer keeps asking me things like, Dave, Do you want to revert to the file that is already opened? What? I just want to watch a movie! I have no idea what i t’s asking me. It does not speak any language that I understand.Part B. Listening comprehension.1. Statements. Directions: In this part of the test you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken only once. And you will not find them written on the paper. So you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. Now let’s begin with question number one.1) If I need to get across town or go to downtown areas I usually take the subway and so Idon’t have to deal with heavy traffic.2) Can you believe the assignment we just got from Professor Johnson? A 25 page paper in 2 weeks. There goes my social life.3) I am sure glad it’s almost quitting time. I have been watching the clock all afternoon, but its hands seem to stand still.4) You know, Sally was supposed to meet us an hour ago, maybe she is still working in the office. We should give her a ring.5) I am really glad our club decided to raise money for the children’s hospital. And most of the people we phoned seemed happy to contribute.6) The movie doesn’t start until 7. But it’s a nightmare and streets starting rush hour, I don’t want to be late.7) I am interested in the philosophy of language, I tried to sign up for that course, but they told me I need to have to take linguistics first.8) I am always late for my morning classes, because of all the traffic out near where I live, I will move into campus next year.9) She has been accepted into law school, but she studies criminal law, so she will not join her brother’s law firm when she graduates.10) She will not be living in the dormitory if she can help it. She has been thinking of renting an apartment off campus with her friends.2. Talks and conversations. Directions: In this part of the test you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and the questions only once. When you hear a question read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following conversations.M: How did you like yesterday’s astronomy class?W: It was interesting, but the point the professor was trying to make seemed a little far-fetched.M: Oh, that new theory that ocean water came from comets?W: Yeah, do you remember what was based on?M: Some recent satellite photos, I think. Apparently space satellites recently detected thousands of small comets colliding with earth’s outer atmosphere, almost 40,000 per day. W: OK. So they collided with atmosphere. So that’s what’s created the water?M: It’s not that the collision created water. Comets contain water. They are made up mostly of comet dust and water. When they collide with atmosphere they break up. And the water they contain rains down to earth. Ocean water came from that rain.W: Oh, well, this morning I asked my geology professor about that. He said most geologists don't accept it.M: Why no?W: Their research indicates that most of the water molecules from the comet would have burned up as they fell through the atmosphere. Enough rain couldn’t have reached the earth to fill up the ocean.M: Well, did the geologists have an alternative theory to explain where ocean water came from?W: Yeah, he said the most traditional view is that the ocean water came from volcanoes.M: From volcanoes?W: Right. They say volcano fumes are mostly steam. And they claim that it was the volcanic steam that created oceans, not rain from comets.Questions:11) What are these two people mainly talking about?12) What did recent photographs from a space satellite indicate?13) According to the new theory where did ocean water come from?14) What group disagrees with the new theory described in the conversation?15) What aspect of volcanoes does the woman mention?中级口译听力教程第三版9BQuestions 16 to 21 are based on the following conversation.M: Hi, Jane. Say, are you OK? You’re looking a bit tired.W: Oh, I am. It’s my neighbors.M: Oh, so they are acting up again, Ha?W: Unfortunately yes, they are.M: Loud music?W: Not exactly. You’ve been to my apartment, right?M: Yeah, I’ve been there once. It’s a nice place.W: Well, thank you. So you remember I live on the top floor. Well, last night around 11 my neighbors decided to go up on the roof of the apartment building.M: The roof. Really?W: Yeah, they had this guy in from out of town, and they wanted to show him the view. Can you believe it? I am soundly asleep and all of a sudden I hear stomp, stomp, stomp. They are walking around on the roof. It sounded like my ceiling was going to falling.M: So what did you do?W: Well, after about 10 minutes, I got dressed and went up there to tell them to be quiet. I was so mad. T hen of course after that I couldn’t go back to sleep.M: Oh, don’t you hate that when that happens? You can’t fall asleep and then before you know it’s morning, and the alarm clock was going off.Questions:16) According to the conversation who made Jane irritated?17) What did these people do that irritated Jane?18) What time do Jane’s neighbors go on to the roof?19) Why did her neighbors go up on the roof?20) What did Jane do in that situation?21) What happened next?Questions 22 to 26 are based on the following talk.This is kind of a funny story. I was in Toronto and had lay over between flights. I’d arrived at about 6 p.m. and my flight out wasn’t until about 8:30. Well, my flight was delayed. It got really crowded at the departure gate. I was getting tired and there were so many people around. I hate crowds, so I went to sit away from the departure gate to escape the crowds. I was reading my newspaper, feeling drowsy, and then the next thing I know I wake up. And there was no one around. The crowd was gone. I had fallen asleep and missed my flight. They must have made lots of announcements and I missed them all. Boy, did I feel stupid. I had to stay in Toronto overnight and catch a flight out the next morning.Questions:22) What did the man do in Toronto?23) What time had the man arrived in Toronto?24) According to the man which of the following statements is not true?25) Why did he sit away from the departure gate?26) What happened next?Questions 27 to 30 are based on the following talk.W: Let’s see, my travel experience for the truly frustrating one. I was going on a short vacation to the beach. We had a long holiday weekend, so it is going to be a short trip. You know, fly out on a Friday night and come back on the Sunday afternoon, kind of thing. Well, when I got to the airport and checked in the counter there was a problem with my ticket. It turned out the travel agent had printed the wrong date on my ticket. My ticket was for a flight at the same time but on the following day. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t want to leave the next day, because my trip was already such a short one. Why should I have to cut my vacation short when it wasn’t even my fault? I complained to everyone at the counterincluding the manager. But there was nothing they could do. I had to go on stand-by on that flight. In the end I was very lucky that they had an extra seat on the plane. So I got to enjoy the beach after all. Now you can bet that I always double check my tickets to make sure that all the information was printed correctly.Questions:27) How long was the woman’s holiday?28) What was the problem with the woman’s tickets?29) What did the woman have to do?30) What happened to the woman in the end?Part C. Listening and translation.1. Sentence translation. Directions: Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) Most of friends are concerned about the economic performance of the country, because we will be looking for jobs in a few months after we graduate.2) Quite a few of my friends are worried about tougher graduation requirements from educational reform. They worry what they might cause them to have to delay their graduation.3) Share prices on the London stock market have fallen sharply today. Following sharp losses on long street, shares of leading computer companies have been the worst hit.4) If public transportation were safe and dependable, many people would use it instead of driving their own cars about. It would relieve congestion in the streets.5) Cigarette advertisements are being targeted towards young people. Therefore more and more young people in this country are tempted to try them.2. Passage translation. Directions: Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) For me the change has been with my work. I used to work in a large company. It was a great job, good money, decent benefits. When I first started in that company I was very young and very ambitious. But after a while I got tired of it. I was so unhappy there and the commute was killing me. But one evening 2 years ago, I attended a seminar on being self-employed and starting your own company. So I quit my job and gave a try. It was scary as first, but after a little while I could see it was going to work out just fine for me. I couldn't be happier.2) Five years ago I was a completely different person. You wouldn’t have recognized me if you had seen me then. I hardly exercised at all. I never played any sports and rarely spent time outside. I was in terrible shape and worried about my health. But all that changed when I met my friend Judy. See, she convinced me to start slowly, you know, by walking every morning before work and swimming twice a week. Well, now I spend most of my free time outside, hiking, swimming when the weather is good or playing tennis. I am in pretty good shape now and feeling wonderful.。
2012.3.18中级口译真题+答案
2012.3.18中级口译真题+答案Spot Dictation 原文+评析Music affects us as profoundly as anything we experience. Very many people say that music is a big part of their everyday life. We can hear evidence of this in the blurring car radio and see the jogger with his personal stereo. That is the new portability of music. That brings it everywhere people live, play and work.There are different kinds of music , for all tastes –classical, pop, rock, rap, jazz, folk –each culture has its own style. Different parts of the body resonate to different sounds and pitches, and most significantly, certain kinds of music resound powerfully in the human spirit.We can listen to music anywhere and everywhere.Listening to music can change your mood –sometimes dramatically. Some times, if you’re feeling low, it’s tempting to play slow sad music, but this would make you feel worse. And lifting tune or cheerful song can instantly improve your energy levels and your emotional well being.Music in film and television shows us how music can affect mood. A romantic drama would have a very different film score to a thriller. The old ―silent‖ films originally had a pianist in the cinema playing along, trying to strike the right mood. At times, when watching a film or TV programme, you k now what’s about to happen because of the music being played –you can anticipate the terror, such as in ―Jaws‖. There’re many times when I’ve turn down the sound during a TV programme and use subtitles because the music unsettles means so much.Playing Mozart when studying is said to increase our IQ. A recent study has showed that children who learn a musical instrument are much quicker at developing spatial awareness and problem solving skills.Relaxation music has a slow rhythm. Sounds are often synthesised and there may be added natural sounds, such as whalesong, birdsong, waves or gentle rain to help produce a feeling of calm and relaxation.点评：这是一篇关于各种音乐与人之间的关系的文章。
2011年3月中级口译听力原文及听力解析
2011年3月中级口译听力原文Spot Dictation:My topic for today’s lecture is communication, culture and work. When most people use the word ―culture‖, they think of people from different national backgrounds. National cultures certainly do exist, and they play an important role in shaping the way people communicate. But there are other dimensions of culture too. Within a nation, regional differences can exert a powerful influence on communication. New Yorkers and Alaskans may find one another’ s styles of behaving so different that they might as well be from different countries. Race and ethnicity can also shape behavior, so can age. The customs, values and the attitudes of a 20-year-old girl may vary radically from those of her parents who were raised in the 1960s or her grandparents who lived through the Great Depression and World War II. Still, other differences can create distinctive cultures, gender, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, religion and social economic background or just a few. All of these factors lead to a definition of culture as a set of values, beliefs, norms, customs, rules, and codes that lead people to define themselves as a distinct group, giving them a sense of commonality. It’s important to realize that culture is learned, not innate. A Korea-born infant adapted soon after birth by American parents and raised in the United States will think and act differently than his or her cousins who grew up in Seoul An African-American who grew up in the city will view the world differently than he or she would if raised in the suburbs or in the countries like France when African heritage has different significance than it does in the United States. The norms and values we learned as a part of our culture conditioning shaped the way we view the world and the way we interact with one another. In short, culture has such an overwhelming influence on communication. The famous anthropologist Edward W. once remarked ―culture is communication and communication is culture‖. Statements:1: This report is urgent I have to finish typing it by Monday morning, so there goes my sleep this weekend.2: What this office needs is better sound-proofing. I can’t concentrate here with all that traffic passing by on the street below.3: Learning a language is a laborious (15:17) process, and adjusting to this subtle cultural differences require much more time and patience than anyone can imagine. 4: If you can talk your boss into investing in that project, it will be a turning point for your company and we both shall benefit in the long run.5: I am afraid we’ve undercharged them; the invoice doesn’t include the legal fee and our agency’s commission. I think we need to inform. them about this immediately. 6: Being bilingual or multilingual can be an advantage in landing a job abroad although fluency in other languages is not always a requirement.7: I believe our proposal is a real a contender for the contract. All we need to do is to walk ourselves into position to close the deal.8: We must prepare the ground for a deeper understanding of our differences and problems. Only through a shared view of our problem shall we be able to carry our collaboration forward.9: Give the size of the order and the amount of heavy expenses on our side, anything less than 10 per cent is not worth the trouble.10: Walking burns calories. It takes about 3500 calorie to lose just one pound of weight. And the 1–hour-walk at a moderate pace will burn up only 300 to 350 calories.Q11-Q14W: Hello, purchasing department. Alice Roger’s spe aking.M: Good morning, Mrs. Roger. This is John Stone from ABS Company. How are you?W: Quite good, thank you. Well, Mr. Stone, we are still studying your catalog and your products. M: That’s very thoughtful of you, Mrs. Roger. But I’m calling to see if y ou’d like to see our showroom at the trade fair that opened last week.W: Oh, I didn’t know you would have a showroom there. I’d be glad to go and have a tour around the exhibition.M: Just tell me when it would be convenient for you, and we can arrange for the tour. W: Let me see. How about next Monday afternoon, around two?M: That’s fine. I’ll be over at 1:30. It’s only a ten-to-fifteen-minute drive from your department.W: I can drive there in my own car. Shall we meet at the main gate of the trade fair? M: That’s ok. I’ll be at the main gate at about 1:50. See you then.W: Right. GoodbyeQuestion 11: Why is the man telephoning the woman?Question 12: What is the man’s profession according to the conversation?Question 13: When will the woman be free to visit the showroom and the trade fair? Question 14: Where will the man and the woman meet at the trade fair?Q15-Q18Every human being, no matter where they are from, is born with the ability to smile.A smile is a natural reaction to a positive moment, like a friendly face, or a clever joke. Most babies first smile between six and eight weeks’ old. At first, it is only an expression made when excursing their facial muscles or passing wind. But once they realize a smile gets them a lot of attention, huge smiles in return, happy noises, extra treats, they learn to try it again. And why wouldn’t they? It takes forty-three muscles to frown, but only seventeen to smile. We smile when we are happy. We smile when we see people we know. But what happens when you are not happy to see someone you know? You smile any way. You fake a smile. Unfortunately, however, a fake smile never looks quite the same as the real one. In a genuine smile, you not only show your lower teeth, but also move the muscles running all the way around themouth which in turn makes the skin around the eyes become tighter. And then your smile is real. However, when someone smiles politely, rather than because they really want to, they use the muscle, which only raises the size of the mouth, and which does not move the muscles at the corner of the eyes. This kind of fake smile is sometimes refer to as the ―Pan-Am Smile‖. As it is named, after the former airline whose flight attendants welcomed every passenger with the same force smile.Question 15: According to the talk, what is a smile?Question 16: What happens in a real smile?Question 17: What do we learn about the Pan-Am Smile?Question 18: Which of the following is not true according to the talk?Q19-Q20M: Hollow. This is Peter Smith’s spe aking.W: Hollow Peter, Betty’s speaking. I am calling about the open-door concert in London. Will it still be held this Sunday as is scheduled? It has been so cold that I haven’t been outside for a week. I do hate the cold.M: Yes. It’s best to stay indo ors in such beastly weather. But I am afraid I have no idea about the oncoming concert. You noticed our new neighbors who have arrived at No. 35 though. Surely, perhaps they knew something.W: Well. I called on them yesterday. They seem such nice people at first but now I am not so sure.M: Really? Why?W: Well. They are from London and they think it’s the only place in the world worth talking about it. The wife made some very catty remarks about this area.M: Londoners always think they are always better than other people, but I always find them less cultured. What does she look like?W: Quite young and pretty. But she does wear a lot of makeup and she certainly dyes her hair. Perhaps she isn’t as young as she looks.M: Anyway. I don’t want to mix with p eople like that because I knew they would snob when they saw that huge car. Surely they don’t need such a big one.W: No. Still my husband says it’s four years old and it probably costs less than our secondhand. And ours is certainly as fast theirs. Besides, it uses so much petroleum. You can hardly afford to run it.19. What has the woman done for the past week?20. Why is the woman telephoning?21. What does the man say in general?22. What does the man think of his new neighbor’s car?Q23-Q26:Most people are too anxious during tests. Their anxiety overshadows or even interferes with their ability to reason and makes them less efficient than normal. As a result, they score far lower than they should. This is an unnecessary handicap. Especially if you are a student, who is going to spend 12-16 years or more taking tests. The solution of course is to learn the rules and techniques of successful test taking.Success builds assurance and confidence which in turn frees you to perform. better and better. Once you realize that eight tenths of your score depends on the way you take a test, it becomes obvious that learning rules of the test-taking game is crucial. It is not complicated. You do not have to be clever, brilliant or dishonest to do it. It is just a matter of observation and practice. Oddly, most people have not really thought much about what it means to make, give and take tests. Once you see tests are school games that have actual little meaning in the real world. Once you realize the game has a format that can be recognized, rules that can be mastered, playing strategies that can be learned, it can become as entertaining as crossword puzzle. Mastering test-taking, like learning to absorb and retrieve from information, is part of process of educating yourself, so the effort will not be wasted or pointless. Figuring out tests is a problem-solving experience and developing confidence to recognize and solve problems is not just a school game but a true educational activity.Q 23 Why do many students score far lower than they should in the test?Q 24 According to the speaker, what is crucial for successful test-taking?Q 25 What does the speaker think of school tests?Q 26 Which of the following is not an educational activity?Q27-Q30W: I had a really strange experience while I was walking around on Saturday Morning.M: Oh? What was it?W: There was a crowd. And at first I thought there had been an accident. But then I thought that they were making a movie.M: That’s not so strange. You see a lot of film crews around town these days.W: Yes, but when I started to walk away, one of the men called me over. He turned out to be the director.M: Really? The director himself?W: Believe it or not, he wanted me to be in the picture.M: No kidding. Did he want you to say anything or were you just part of the crowd? W: I didn’t say anything, but I had to do something. This woman in pajamas was in the phone booth.M: Did you know who she was? Was she somebody famous?W: She wasn’t anybody I knew. Anyway, I had to w alk up to the phone booth. Then when I saw that there was somebody in it, I had to look disgusted and walk away. M: You mean we’ll be able to see your face in when it comes out?W: Well, maybe. But you know how it is. I’ll probably be cut out before anybod y ever sees the movie.M: How long did it take? Don’t they have to shoot these scenes over and over again? W: It didn’t take very long. After we’ve done it four times, the director said everything was OK.M: I hope you got paid.W: They took my name and ad dress, and they said they’d send me a check.M: Wonderful. Now we are going to have a movie star in the office.27 What was the woman’s strange experience?28 According to the woman, who was in the phone booth while she was approaching it?29 What was the woman suppose to do as she saw somebody in the phone booth?30 What is the most likely relationship between the man and woman in the conversation?Sentence Translation1. Interesting work, enough money, plenty of exercise and entertainment, that’s my idea of a good and healthy life.2. I don’t like the student canteen on campus. What’s wrong with it? It is interested in making money rather than serving good inexpensive foods for us students.3. Young people should be encouraged to see the value of all trades and professions. They should look upon the careers they’ve chosen with interest and pride.4. I think the best course of action would be to consult our lawyer before we sign the contract. Anyway, this is a big deal and is vital for our company.5. Over 12,000 visitors attended the trade fair this year, this not only equals and increases by 20 percent, almost 2400 visitors from last year, but is also a new visitor record.Passage Translation1. Australia is almost a continent by itself. The vastness of the land, the relative small population and the rich nature resources make the country the most ideal place to live. For the past decade, Australia has increased its exports of more materials to China, which in turn has greatly aided its economy. However, because of the global financial crisis, Australia’s economy has show signs of slowdown. The Australian dollar is said to have lost its value against the US dollar by ten percent in the last three weeks.2. In today’s world, your personal security is largel y your financial security. A balanced checkbook and a saving’s account not only increase your future options, but also protect your current life style. Money makes it easier to live in a safe area, to have nutritious diet and to get a sound education. Although there is still no absolute protection from all of life’s hazards, wise financial planning can soften its harshest blow.解析Spot Dictation【解析】作为中口笔试听力第一题Spot Dictation，考试选用了文化题材的内容，考生对此类型题材应该并不陌生，但若不集中注意力，也会比较难把握文章的层次。
上海中级口译听力题型及难点分析
上海中级口译听力题型及难点分析上海中级口译听力题型及难点分析发布日期：上海中级口译中的笔试部分，第一项就是听力测试，除了常规的听写填空以外，听力理解以外，还有一项听译，在做这些题的时候有没有什么需要特别注意的方法和技巧呢？我们来看看本文怎么说。
上海中级口译听力题型：1. spot dictation;2. statements 10个题（4个选项中选一个与所听到的句子意思最接近的；3. talks and conversations 20个题（根据提问4个选一个答案）；4. listening translation：a. sentence translation 5句；b. passage translation 2段口译考试听力难点：口译考试听力难点1 语音（口译考试英美音兼而有之）1. 把握基本美音特点：？音变：如neither，hot，tomato，agile，ask，chance？卷舌：如term，work，teacher？弱读：如stay at home，come from China，go to school？连读：如come on in ，from A to Z？缩读：如I got to go （gotta），I'm going to do it. （gonna）does she，tell them（tell 'em）let me，get out of here？浊化：如matter，letter，butter？同化：如would you，miss you2. 中国学生在说英语时最常出现的几种错误语音（1）。
l/n：light / night（2）。
v/w：very / well（3）th：I thought a thought. But the thought I thought wasn't the thought I thought.口译考试听力难点2 （Spot Dictation）听力第一部分的“spot dictation”是考生易失分的地方。
年9月中级口译考试真题,答案与解析
年9月中级口译考试真题,答案与解析Spot Dictation:We all have problems and barriers that block our progress or prevent us from moving into new areas. Our problems might include the fear of speaking in front of a group anxiety about math problemsor the reluctance to sound silly trying to speak a foreign language. It's natural to have problems and barriersbut sometimes they limit our experience so muchwe get bored with life. When that happensconsider the following three ways of dealing with the problem or barrier.One way is to pretend it doesn't exist. Avoid itdeny itand lie about it. It's like turning your head the other wayputting on a fake grinand saying"Seethere's really no problem at all. Everything is fine."In addition to looking foolishthis approach leaves the barrier intactand we keep bumping into it. Soa second approach is to fight the barrierto struggle against it. This usually makes the barrier grow. It increases the barrier's magnitude. A person who is obsessed with weight might constantly worry about being fat. He might struggle with it every daytrying diet after diet. And the more he strugglesthe bigger the problem gets.The third alternative is to love the barrier. Accept it. T otally experience it. Tell the truth about it. Describe it in detail.Applying this process is easier if you remember o ideas. First loving a problem is not necessarily the same as enjoying it. Love in this sense means total and unconditional acceptance. Secondunconditional acceptance is not the same as unconditional surrender. Accepting a problem is different than giving up or escaping from it. Ratherthis process involves escaping into the problemdiving into it headfirstand getting to know it in detail.Often the most effective solutions ewhen we face a problem squarelywith eyes wide openthen we can move through the probleminstead of around it. When you are willing to love your problemsyou drain them of much of their energy.【评析】本文选自Dave Ellis 的著作Being a Master Student其中的一个章节：Love your problems and experience your barriers，本文主要介绍了解决问题的三种办法，第一种是直接无视它，就当不存在；第二种是正视它，挑战它，第三种则是爱上困难，充分体验。
中级口译历年真题--听力篇
中级口译历年真题—听力篇2012年3月听力Spot Dictation 原文+评析Music affects us as profoundly as anything we experience. Very many people say that music is a big part of their everyday life. We can hear evidence of this in the blurring car radio and see the jogger w it h his personal stereo. That is the new portabil it y of music. That brings it everywhere people live, play and work.There are different kinds of music , for all tastes – classical, pop, rock, rap, jazz, folk – each culture has it s own style. Different parts of the body resonate to different sounds and p it ches, and most significantly, certain kinds of music resound powerfully in the human spirit.We can listen to music anywhere and everywhere.Listening to music can change your mood – sometimes dramatically. Sometimes, if you’re feeling low, it’s tempting to play slow sad music, but this would make you feel worse. And lifting tune or cheerful song can instantly improve your energy levels and your emotional well being.Music in film and television shows us how music can affect mood. A romantic drama would have a very different film score to a thriller. The old ―silent‖ films originally had a pianist in the cinema playing along, trying to strike the right mood. At times, when watching a film or TV programme, yo u know what’s about to happen because of the music being played –you can anticipate the terror, such as in ―Jaws‖. There’re many times when I’ve turn down the sound during a TV programme and use subtitles because the music unsettles means so much.Playing Mozart when studying is said to increase our IQ. A recent study has showed that children who learn a musical instrument are much quicker at developing spatial awareness and problem solving skills.Relaxation music has a slow rhythm. Sounds are often synthesised and there may be added natural sounds, such as whalesong, birdsong, waves or gentle rain to help produce a feeling of calm and relaxation.点评：这是一篇关于各种音乐与人之间的关系的文章。
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9月中级口译听力真题Talks and Conversations+评析2011年秋季上海中高级口译考试将于9月18日开考，为了帮助考生朋友第一时间得知自己的考试情况，考试大将会在考后第一时间为您发布9月18日上海中高级口译考试真题及答案！本文为2011年9月中级口译考试听力talks and conversations。
Talks and Conversations 1：WOMAN: Good morning. Mr. Papworth Smith’s surgery.MAN: Hello, this is William Brown speaking.WOMAN: Yes, what can I do for you?MAN: I had an appointment with Mr. Papworth Smith at 10 o’clock this morning, the name is William Brown, and the registration number is 12.WOMAN: Well, I have found your case history and the registration. You have a broken tooth that needs to be taken care of, right?MAN: Yes, but I’m sorry, my car broke down on the way, and the guy in the garage said it wouldn’t be ready until about two in the afternoon, and there is no way I can find a taxi or a lift. I am calling from the garage.WOMAN: You mean you couldn’t keep the appointment?MAN: I’m afraid not. Can I still see Mr. Smith some other time?WOMAN: Of course, but you need to make another appointment.MAN: When? I hope it is today or tomorrow. That broken tooth of mine is really killing me; I can’t eat or sleep properly.WOMAN: I see, well, what about tomorrow at nine.MAN: Oh, that’s fine, thank you very much.11. Why was the man telephoning?12. What is Mr. Papworth Smith?13. At what time was the man’s appointment that day?14. Which of the following is true about the man?评析：这是个关于和医生与时间会诊的通话。
病人打电话说因为车坏了不能按原定好的时间（10 o’clock this morning）履约，但是病人牙痛确实厉害，想和医生另约时间。
最后双方约定时间（tomorrow at nine）。
整片材料内容较简单，考生需要熟悉电话交际语的特点，并做好相关信息的笔录。
Talks and Conversations 2According to the United Nations, a tourist is someone who travels at least 50 miles or 80 kilometers for recreation. In the United States, people love to take trips. They spend more on vacation than anyone else in the world. Many of them take package tours; however, the first vacation package was attributed to an Englishman, names Thomas Cook. In 1841, he took 500 travelers to a nearby town. The price of the tour included a train ticket and a meal along the way. In 1845, Thomas Cook sold the first vacation package tour to Europe. And 1866, his company was organizing trips to the U.S. Today, tourism is a big business. And the tourist industry is crucial to many countries’economy. It is estimated that 80% of jobs in the world, that’s more than 200 million people depend on tourism. Some local governments, like the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, are almost totally depended on visitors. About 95% of the islands income comes from tourism. For other places in the world, tourism is ever growing. It is estimated that by the year 2015, people worldwide will spend some five thousand billion U.S. dollars for vacation abroad. Regions in Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa will see the greatest growth.Q15 What is a package tour?Q16 According to the talk, who first introduced the package tour?Q17 Which of the following is true about the British Virgin Islands?Q18 How much will be spent by people worldwide on vacation in abroad by the year 2015?本文是说明文，介绍了跟“旅游”相关的诸多内容。
涉及到旅游的定义，旅游的发展历史；旅游产业现在的情况以及对2015年旅游业发展的推测。
文章本身没有特别生僻的词，但其中涉及到的人名（Thomas Cook）、年份、金额、比例等等是笔记的难点也是考点。
Talks and Conversations 3W：When are you going to finish that book on American history？M：Oh, I should get through it sometime this weekend, I guess. Anyway, it was only a week since I borrowed that book from you.W：Well, if you finish it tonight, I can take it back to the library tomorrow on my way home from work.M：What’s the hurry? Don’t you have anything else to read?W：I won’t have anything if I don’t get to the library tomorrow.M：You read too much.W：I’d rather read than watch television. The TV programs seem to be getting worse all the time.M：Well, I don’t think I can read that fast, but I do enjoy reading, especially novels and biographies or the like.W：What do you think about joining a book club? If we join one, we can keep up with all the latest best-sellers.M：That’s sort of expensive, isn’t it？W：It isn’t any more expensive than going to a movie, the way admission priceshave gone up, and the new movies don’t seem to be much better than TV.M：How does the book club work?W：With the Internet, it’s much easier and faster than it used to be. Once you have gone through the registration online, a catalogue of books will be sent to you every month. And you can choose as many books from it as you want.M：What do you do if you don’t like any of the books?W：You have to take four each year. That’s all.M：What happens if you decide you don’t want a book that they do send you?W：You can return it.M：And what about the prices?W：The books are cheaper than they are in bookstores even with the mailing costs added in.M：Well, go ahead. Join the book club if you want to.Q19. What has the man been reading recently?Q20. Which of the following is true about the woman?Q21. What does the woman recommend the man to do?Q22. What does the man suppose to do if he has registered online?评析：这是篇关于读书和加入读书俱乐部的材料。