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翻译硕士英语Part one: multiple choice1. But for his help, I .A. did not succeedB. had not succeededC. should not have succeededD. have not succeeded2. His use of technical terms left his audienceA. confusingB. with confusionC. confusedD. to confusion3. Try and calm yourself, your mind will be easy again.A. andB. orC. whenD. before4. It was not until she had arrived home remembered her appointment with the doctor.A. when sheB. that sheC. and sheD. she5. It is generally known that New York is a city for and a center for odd bits of information..A. veteransB. victimsC. pedestriansD. eccentrics6. Police the angry demonstrators with tear gas.A. dispersedB. dispatchedC. depositedD. detached7. The audience showed its of the clown’s performance.A. appreciationB. absorptionC. assumptionD. attention8. Although the two players are in the tennis court, they are really good friends.A. partnersB. enemiesC. rivalsD. companions9. The economic crises in that country have threatened the of the government.A. stabilityB. capabilityC. capacityD. permanence10. We should always keep in mind that decisions often lead to bitter regrets.A. urgentB. instantC. promptD. hasty11. The modern machine proved in heart surgery.A. high valuableB. highly valuableC. valuable highD. valuable highly12. Mr. Johnson and his daughter do not always understand each other.A. olderB. the oldestC. eldestD. the eldest13. What I would do is to go .A. really quietly somewhereB. somewhere quietly reallyC. really quiet somewhereD. somewhere really quiet14. The chairman asked to write her questions on a piece of paper and send them to the front.A. the present membersB. the members presentlyC. the members presentD. the presently members15. The price was very reasonable; I would gladly have paid he asked.A. three times much asB. three times as many asC. as three times much asD. three times as much as16. the child expresses his interest in an activity, the stronger it will become.A. The more frequentB. The frequenterC. The more frequentlyD. The frequently17. We’d better wait , Peter and Tom will come very soon.A. a little longerB. more longerC. longD. as longer18. Although the medicine tastes , it seems to help my condition.A. badB. badlyC. too much badD. too badly19. The doctors have tried to save the life of the wounded soldier.A. everything possible humanlyB. humanly everything possibleC. everything humanly possibleD. humanly possible everything20. I was worried very much because I’ll miss my flight if the bus arrives .A. latelyB. lateC. latterD. more laterPart two: reading and comprehensionPassage OneImagine waking up and finding the value of your assets has been halved. No, you’re not an investor in one of those hedge funds that failed completely. With the dollar slumping to a 26-year low against the pound, already-expensive London has become quite unaffordable. A coffee at Starbucks, just as unavoidable in England as it is in the United States, runs about $8. The once all-powerful dollar isn’t doing a Titanic against just the pound. It is sitting at a record low against the euro and at a 30-year low against the Canadian dollar. Even the Argentine peso and Brazilian real are thriving against the dollar.The weak dollar is a source of humiliation, for a nation’s self-esteem rests in part on the strength of its curr ency. It’s also a potential economic problem, since a declining dollar makes imported food more expensive and exerts upward pressure on interest rates. And yet there are substantial sectors of the vast U.S. economy—from giant companies like Coca-Cola to mom-and-pop restaurant operators in Miami—for which the weak dollar is most excellent news. Many Europeans may view the U.S .as an arrogant superpower that has become hostile to foreigners. But nothing makes people think more warmly of the U.S. than a weak dollar. Through April, the total number of visitors from abroad was up 6.8 percent from last year. Should the trend continue, the number of tourists this year will finally top the 2000 peak. Many Europeans now apparently view the U.S. the way many Americans view Mexico—as a cheap place to vacation, shop and party, all while ignoring the fact that the poorer locals can’t afford to join the merrymaking.The money tourists spend helps decrease our chronic trade deficit. So do exports, which, thanks in part to the weak dollar, soared 11 percent between May 2006 and May 2007.For the first five months of 2007,the trade deficit actually fell 7 percent from 2006. If you own shares in large American corporations, you’re a winner in the weak-dollar gamble. Last week Coca-Cola’s stock bubbled to a five-year high after it reported a fantastic quarter. Foreign sales accounted for 65 percent of Coke’s beverage business. Other American companies profiting from this trend include McDonald’s and IBM. American tourists, however, shouldn’t expect any relief soon. The dollar lost strength the way many marriages break up—slowly, and then all at once. And currencies don’t turn on a dime. So if you want to avoid the pain inflicted by the increasingly pathetic dollar, cancel that summer vacation to England and look to New England. There, the dollar is still treated with a little respect.21.Why do Americans feel humiliated?A) Their economy is plunging.B) Their currency has slumped.C) They can’t afford trips to Europe.D) They have lost half of their assets.22.How does the current dollar affect the life of ordinary Americans?A) They have to cancel their vacations in New England.B) They find it unaffordable to dine in mom-and-pop restaurants.C) They have to spend more money when buying imported goods.D) They might lose their jobs due to potential economic problems.23.How do many Europeans feel about the U.S. with the devalued dollar?A) They feel contemptuous of it.B) They are sympathetic with it.C) They regard it as a superpower on the decline.D) They think of it as a good tourist destination.24.What is the author’s advice to Americans?A) They treat the dollar with a little respect.B) They try to win in the weak-dollar gamble.C) They vacation at home rather than abroad.D) They treasure their marriages all the more.25. What does the author imply by saying “currencies don’t turn on a dime”(Line2, Para. 7)?A) The dollar’s value will not increase in the short term.B) The value of a dollar will not be reduced to a dime.C) The dollar’s value will drop, but within a small margin.D) Few Americans will change dollars into other currencies.Passage TwoIn the college-admissions wars, we parents are the true fighters. We’re pushing our kids to get good grades, take SAT preparatory courses and build resumes so they can get into the college of our first choice. I’ve twice been to the wars, and as I survey the battlefield, something different is happening. We see our kid’s college background as a prize demonstrating how well we’ve raised them. But we can’t acknowledge that ourobsession is more about us than them. So we’ve contrived various justifications that turn out to be half-truths, prejudices or myths. It actually doesn’t matter much whether Aaron and Nicole go to Stanford.We have a full-blown prestige panic; we worry that there won’t be enough prizes to go around. Fearful parents urge their children to apply to more schools than ever. Underlying the hysteria is the belief that scarce elite degrees must be highly valuable. Their graduates must enjoy more success because they get a better education and develop better contacts. We haven’t found any convincing evidence that selectivity or prestige matters. Selective schools don’t systematically employ better instructional approaches than less-selective schools. On two measures—professors’ feedback and the number of essay exams—selective schools do slightly worse.By some studies, selective schools do enhance their graduates’ lifetime earnings.The gain is reckoned at 2-4% for every 100-point increase in a school’s average SAT scores. But even this advantage is probably a statistical fluke. A well-known study examined students who got into highly selective schools and then went elsewhere. They earned just as much as graduates from higher-status schools. Kids count more than their colleges. Getting into Yale may signify intelligence, talent and ambition. But it’s not the only indicator and, paradoxically, its significance is declining. The reason: so many similar people go elsewhe re. Getting into college isn’t life’s only competition. In the next competition—the job market and graduate school—the results may change. Old-boy networks are breaking down. Princeton economist Alan Krueger studied admissions to one top Ph.D. program. High scores on the GRE helped explain who got in; degrees of prestigious universities didn’t.So, parents , lighten up. The stakes have been vastly exaggerated. Up to a point, we can rationalize our pushiness. America is a competitive society; our kids need to adjust to that. But too much pushiness can be destructive. The very ambition we impose on our children may get some into Harvard but may also set them up for disappointment. One study found that, other things being equal, graduates of highly selective schools experienced more job dissatisfaction. They may have been so conditioned to being on top that anything less disappoints.26. Why does the author say that parents are the true fighters in the college-admissions wars?A) They have the final say in which university their children are to attend.B) They know best which universities are most suitable for their children.C) They have to carry out intensive surveys of colleges before children make an application.D) They care more about which college their children go to than the children themselves.27. Why do parents urge their children to apply to more schools than ever?A) They want to increase their children’s chances of entering a prestigious college.B) They hope their children can enter a university that offers attractive scholarships.C) Their children will have a wider choice of which college to go to.D) Elite universities now enroll fewer students than they used to.28.What does the author mean by” Kids count more than their colleges”(Line1,Para.4)?A) Continuing education is more important to a person’s success.B) A person’s happiness should be valued more than their education.C) Kids’ actual abilities are more important than their college backgrounds.D) What kids learn at college cannot keep up with job market requirements.29.What does Krueger’s study tell us?A) Getting into Ph.D. programs may be more competitive than getting into college.B) Degrees of prestigious universities do not guarantee entry to graduate programs.C) Graduates from prestigious universities do not care much about their GRE scores.D) Connections built in prestigious universities may be sustained long after graduation.30. One possible result of pushing children into elite universities is that____.A) they earn less than their peers from other institutions.B) they turn out to be less competitive in the job market.C) they experience more job dissatisfaction after graduation.D) they overemphasize their qualifications in job applications.Passage ThreeSustainable development is applied to just about everything from energy to clean water and economic growth, and as a result it has become difficult to question either the basic assumptions behind it or the way the concept is put to use. 52 This is especially true in agriculture, where sustainable development is often taken as the sole measure of progress without a proper appreciation of historical and cultural perspectives. To start with, it is important to remember that the nature of agriculture has changed markedly throughout history, and will continue to do so .medieval agriculture in northern Europe fed, clothed and sheltered a predominantly rural society with a much lower population density than it is today. It had minimal effect on biodiversity, and any pollution it caused was typically localized. In terms of energy use and the nutrients captured in the product it was relatively inefficient. Contrast this with farming since the start of the industrial revolution. Competition from overseas led farmers to specialize and increase yields. Throughout this period food became cheaper, safe and more reliable. However, these changes have also led to habitat loss and to diminishing biodiversity. What’s more, demand for animal products in developing countries is growing so fast that meeting it will require an extra 300 million tons of grain a year by 2050.yet the growth of cities and industry is reducing the amount of water available for agriculture in many regions.All this means that agriculture in the 21stcentury will have to be very different from how it was in the 20th.thiswill require radical thinking. For example, we need to move away from the idea that traditional practices are inevitably more sustainable than new ones. We also need to abandon the notion that agr iculture can be “zero impact”. The key will be to abandon the rather simple and static measures of sustainability, which centre on the need to maintain production without increasing damage.31.How do people often measure progress in agriculture?A) By its productivity C) By its impact on the environmentB) By its sustainability D) By its contribution to economic growth32. Specialization and the effort to increase yields have resulted in________.A) Localized pollutionB) the shrinking of farmlandC) competition from overseasD) the decrease of biodiversity33. What does the author think of traditional farming practices?A) They have remained the same over the centuriesB) They have not kept pace with population growthC) They are not necessarily sustainableD) They are environmentally friendly34. What will agriculture be like in the 21st century?A) It will go through radical changesB) It will supply more animal productsC) It will abandon traditional farming practicesD) It will cause zero damage to the environment35. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A) To remind people of the need of sustainable developmentB) To suggest ways of ensuring sustainable food productionC) To advance new criteria for measuring farming progressD) To urge people to rethink what sustainable agriculture isPassage FourThere is nothing new about TV and fashion magazines giving girls unhealthy ideas about how thin they need to be in order to be considered beautiful. What is surprising is the method psychologists at the University of Texas have come up with to keep girls from developing eating disorders. Their main weapon against super skinny (role) model: a brand of evil disobedience dubbed “body activism.” Since 2001, more than 1,000 high school and college students in the U.S. have participated in the Body Project, which works by getting girls to understand how they have been buying into the notion that you have to be thin to be happy or successful.After critiquing the so-called thin ideal by writing essays and role-playing with their peers, participants are directed to come up with and execute small, nonviolent acts. They include slipping notes saying “Love your body the way it is” into dieting books at store like borders and writing letters to Mattel, makers of the impossibly proportioned Barbie doll.According to a study in the latest issue of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, the risk of developing eating disorders was reduced 61% among Body Project participants. And they continued to exhibit positive body-image attitudes as long as three years after completing the program, which consists of four one-hour sessions. Such lasting effects may be due to girls’ realizing not only how they were being influenced but also who was benefiting f rom the societal pressure to be thin. “These people who promote the perfect body really don’t care about you at all,” says Kelsey Hertel, a high school junior and Body Project veteran in Eugene, Oregon. “They purposefully make you feel like less of a perso n so you’ll buy their stuff and they’ll make money.”1．Where do girls get the notion that they need to be thin in order to be consideredbeautiful?2. By promoting “body activism,” University of Texas psychologists aim to preventgirls from_______.3. Acco rding to the author, Mattel’s Barbie dolls are _________.4. The positive effects of the Body Project may last up to _________.5. One Body Project participant says that the real motive of those who promote thepe rfect body is to _________.Part three: Write an essayIt is said that nowadays one cannot acquire the qualifications and qualities essential to success through university education or study in some institutions of similar nature. You are going to argue for or against it and support your view with details.(at least 400 words)。

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上外考研翻译硕士英语阅读理解单选模拟题

上外考研翻译硕士英语阅读理解单选模拟题The company that revolutionized the delivery of information now aims to do the same with electricity. Technology powerhouse Google today announced it would spend "tens of millions" of dollars next year in research and development and investments in an effort to drive down the cost of large-scale renewable energy to make it cheaper than coal. Not only will Google be hiring engineers and energy experts for its new initiative, known as RE<C (renewable energy at less cost than coal), but it also will make investments in fledgling companies—starting with those that focus on solar-thermal technology, enhanced geothermal, and high-altitude wind power. "Cheap renewable energy is not only critical for the environment but also vital for economic development in many places where there is limited affordable energy of any kind," said Sergey Brin, Google cofounder and president of technology, in a prepared statement.Coal supplies 40 percent of the world’s electricity and more than half of U.S. power, and if current trends continue, it is expected to grab an ever increasing share because it is a plentiful and cheap fuel for big consumers like China and the United States. But coal is also the worst fuel in its production of the global warming gas carbon dioxide. Google cofounder Larry Page said the company’s goal is to produce one gigawattof renewable energy capacity that is cheaper than coal within "years, not decades." Google says that’s enough electricity to power a city the size of San Francisco (about 330,000 households).Google, located in Mountain View, Calif., said it was initially working with two other California companies. They are eSolar, of Pasadena, which is specializing in solar-thermal power, using large fields of mirrors to concentrate sunlight and generate steam to run utility-scale electric turbines, and Makani of Alameda, which is developing wind energy technology that takes advantage of the much stronger and more reliable currents available at high altitudes.Google did not specify how much money it was putting into its projects with these companies but said they both had "promising scalable energy technologies." This portion of the initiative will be funded through the company’s philanthropic arm, , which is not a traditional charity but can make equity investments in companies. Brin and Page have pledged 1 percent of Google’s equity and profits toward efforts including climate change and global poverty.The RE<C program is the latest of a series of steps Google has taken on climate change. The company says it is on track in its goal to be carbon neutral in 2007. It installed one of the largest corporate solar panel installations anywhere, a 1.6-megawatt rooftop system on its Mountain View campus.The company also has a project to accelerate development and adoption of ultrahigh-efficiency plug-in hybrid cars. Google has been lobbying for inclusion of a nationwide renewable energy portfolio goal in the energy legislation currently under negotiation on Capitol Hill. And the company is working on an energy-efficient computing initiative with other Silicon Valley companies.1.The word “fledgling” (Line 7, Paragraph 1) most probably means_____[A] inexperienced.[B] promising.[C] new.[D] initiative.2. Which one of the following statements is TRUE of the coal?[A] It is a kind of controversial fuel given its large quantity and its harm to the harm the environment.[B] It is a plentiful and cheap fuel that will surely earn more market share.[C] It will be totally replaced by the renewable energy in years because it produces the worst gas—a carbon dioxide.[D] It is supported by enthusiastic countries like China and U.S.3. is a _____[A] conventional type of charity organization.[B] equity investor in companies.[C] a branch website of that focuses on charity activities.[D] environmental organization that specializes in promoting green fuel.4. Which one of the following is not TRUE of RE<C programme?[A] It will be realized through investments in solar and wind energy companies.[B] It is a programme of environmental protection.[C] It is one of the measures taken to neutralize carbon.[D] It can come into true in a few years.5. The best title of this passage is_____[A] Google’s RE<C programme.[B]Google, the Energy Revolutionary.[C] Google, the Environmental Protector.[D] Google’s Renewable Energy Project.文章剖析：这篇文章是有关Google公司在能源方面计划进行的一场革命，要用低廉的可再生能源来替代煤炭。

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翻译硕士英语Part one; multiple choice1-5 CCABD 6-10 AACAD 11-15 BCDCD 16-20 CAACBPart two: reading and comprehension21-25 BCDCA 26-30 DDCBC 31-35 BDCAD and fashion magazines37. Developing eating disorders38. impossibly proportioned39. 3 years40. make moneyPart three: essayUniversity Education is Essential to One's successIt is not an uncommon phenomenon that many people become successful without a formal college education, some typical examples of which are Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft; Li Jiacheng, a Hong Kong billionaire and Hua Luogeng, a world-class mathematician. This leads some people to believe that a person can achieve great success without a formal education and that the qualifications a successful person needs cannot be acquired through the study in university or other institutions of similar nature. It cannot be denied that there do exist such examples in every country; however, I can hardly share the above point of view for several reasonsIn the first place, a college or university is a specialized institution of higher learning where people can receive systematic and scientific training in a certain field, which paves the way for their future career. With the advent of the era of knowledge-based economy, a man without a sound academic background can hardly accomplish anything. Only in universities and other institutions of higher learning can he/she master the professional knowledge and relevant skills essential to his/her career.Secondly, it is wise to learn at another man's cost. We can benifit much from the invaluable experience and knowledge handed down from our ancestors and draw a lesson from the failure of our predecessors so as to avoid detour.Thirdly, when in university, one also has to learn to communicate and cooperate with teachers and fellow students, during which one cultivates friendship and acquires the interpersonal skills, both of which are conductive to one's future career and success. University is said to be a miniature society.Last of all, there are innumerable successful people who attribute their achievements to a formal university education. It is no wonder that so many parents spare no efforts to send their children to colleges and universities.From what I have mentioned above, it is obvious that we can acquire the qualifications and qualities essential to our future career and success through university education. The systematic knowledge and solid academic foundation will make it easy for us to understand and absorb new-developed theories based on previous research efforts; with the social skills we acquire in such a miniature society as university, we will not have to waste much time learning how to handle human relationship. Compared with those without formal university education, university graduates have already gained an upper hand at the very beginning of building their own career.。

2020年中国矿业大学(北京)211翻译硕士英语考研模拟题(一)

中国矿业大学（北京）2020年招收攻读硕士学位研究生入学考试模拟试题（一）考试科目：翻译硕士英语考试时间：180分钟总分：150分命题时间：2019年3.20日命题人：育明教育考研考博研究室考生注意：1.本试题的答案必须写在规定的答题纸上，写在试卷上一律不给分。

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一、单项选择（30分）1.English language publications in China are growing in volume and ______.A circulationB rotationC circumstanceD appreciation2.It was from the Lowell Laboratory that the ninth______,Pluto,was sighted in1930.A planetB constellationC stardomD satellite3.A pigment called melanin protects the______layers of skin from sun rays.A underB belowC underlyingD underneath4.William Byrd was the owner of the largest library in colonial ______.A periodB timeC timesD periods5.When it started to snow,we turned round and______the hotel.A got byB searched forC made forD cleared up6.______the variety that the average family has in beef,fish,poultry, and vegetarian recipes,they find most meals unexciting.A In spiteB In spite ofC Despite ofD Despite7.______into oceans and rivers is a serious form of pollution.A Pouring sewageB Emptying litterC Throwing garbageD Dumping sewage8.The most important______of the farmers in Iraq is dates,of which Iraq is the world's leading exporter.A economic cropB cash cropC money cropD staple9.Grover Cleveland was the first president______in the White House.A got marriedB to get marriedC has got marriedD was married10.We have had to raise the prices of our products because of the increase in the cost of______materials.A.PrimitiveB.roughC.originalD.raw11.With an eighty-hour week and little enjoyment,life must have been very______for the students.A.hostileB.anxiousC.tediousD.obscure12.Whenever the government increases public services,______because more workers are needed to carry out these services.A.employment to riseB.employment risesC.which rising employmentD.the rise of employment13.Our flight to Guangzhou was______by a bad fog and we had to stay much longer in the hotel than we had expected.A.delayedB.adjournedC.cancelledD.preserved14.Container-grown plants can be planted at any time of the year,but ______in winter.A.should beB.would beC.preferredD.preferably15.Both longitude and latitude______in degrees,minutes and seconds.A.measuringB.measuredC.are measuredD.being measured16.The magician picked several persons______from the audience and asked them to help him with the performance.A.by accidentB.at randomC.on occasionD.on average17.On turning the comer,they saw the path______steeply.A.departingB.descendingC.decreasingD.degenerating18.Rice is the________food of most Southeast Asians.A commonB generalC stapleD popular19.Hydroponics______the cultivation of plants without soil.A.doesB.isC.doD.are20.Marketing is______just distributing goods from the manufacturer to the final customer.A.rather thanB.other thanC.bigger thanD.more than21.______a language family is a group of languages with a common origin and similar vocabulary,grammar,and sound system.A.What linguists callB.It is called by linguistsC.Linguists call itD.What do linguists call22.In the eighteenth century,the town of Bennington,Vermont,was famous for______pottery.A.it madeB.itsC.the makingD.where its23.______get older,the games they play become increasingly complex.A.ChildrenB.Children,when theyC.As childrenD.For children to24.______of his childhood home in Hannibal,Missouri,provided Mark Twain with the inspiration for two of his most popular novels.A.RememberingB.MemoriesC.It was the memoriesD.He remembered25.Most nurses are women,but in the higher ranks of the medical profession women are a______.A.scarcityB.minorityC.minimumD.shortage26.Since writing home to their parents for money,they had lived ________hope.A inB forC onD through27.Martin has created enough memorable________to make it easy to forgive his lows.A youngstersB noblesC highsD miserables28.Oranges are a________source of vitamin C.A wellB betterC goodD very29.All students have free________to the library.A passagewayB entranceC permissionD access30.I'm so tired that I can't take________what you're saying.A upB outC inD on二、阅读理解（40分)Text ADropouts for Ph.D.sEducators are seriously concerned about the high rate of dropouts among the doctor of philosophy candidates and the consequent loss of talent to a nation in need of Ph.D.s.Some have placed the dropouts loss as high as 50percent.The extent of the loss was,however,largely a matter of expert st week a well-rounded study was published.It was published.It was based on22,000questionnaires sent to former graduatestudents who were enrolled in24universities and it seemed to show many past fears to be groundless.The dropouts rate was found to be31per cent,and in most cases the dropouts,while not completing the Ph.D.requirement,went on to productive work.They are not only doing well financially,but,according to the report,are not far below the income levels of those who went on to complete their doctorates.Discussing the study last week,Dr.Tucker said the project was initiated because of the concern frequently expressed by graduate faculties and administrators that some of the individuals who dropped out of Ph.D. programs were capable of competing the requirement for the degree. Attrition at the Ph.D.level is also thought to be a waste of precious faculty time and a drain on university resources already being used to capacity.Some people expressed the opinion that the shortage of highly trained specialists and college teachers could be reduced by persuading the dropouts to return to graduate schools to complete the Ph.D."The results of our research"Dr.Tucker concluded,"did not support these opinions."Lack of motivation was the principal reason for dropping out.Most dropouts went as far in their doctoral program as was consistent with their levels of ability or their specialities.Most dropouts are now engaged in work consistent with their educationand motivation.Nearly75per cent of the dropouts said there was no academic reason for their decision,but those who mentioned academic reason cited failure to pass the qualifying examination,uncompleted research and failure to pass language exams.Among the single most important personal reasons identified by dropouts for non-completion of their Ph.D.program,lack of finances was marked by19per cent.As an indication of how well the dropouts were doing,a chart showed2% in humanities were receiving$20,000and more annually while none of the Ph.D.s with that background reached this figure.The Ph.D.s shone in the$7,500to$15,000bracket with78%at that level against50%for the dropouts.This may also be an indication of the fact that top salaries in the academic fields,where Ph.D.s tend to rise to the highest salaries,are still lagging behind other fields.As to the possibility of getting dropouts back on campus,the outlook was glum.The main condition which would have to prevail for at least25%of the dropouts who might consider returning to graduate school would be to guarantee that they would retain their present level of income and in some cases their present job.1.The author states that many educators feel that[A]steps should be taken to get the dropouts back to campus.[B]the dropouts should return to a lower quality school to continue theirstudy.[C]the Ph.D.holder is generally a better adjusted person than the dropout.[D]The high dropouts rate is largely attributable to the lack of stimulation on the part of faculty members.2.Research has shown that[A]Dropouts are substantially below Ph.D.`s in financial attainment.[B]the incentive factor is a minor one in regard to pursuing Ph.D.studies.[C]The Ph.D.candidate is likely to change his field of specialization if he drops out.[D]about one-third of those who start Ph.D.work do not complete the work to earn the degree.3.Meeting foreign language requirements for the Ph.D.[A]is the most frequent reason for dropping out.[B]is more difficult for the science candidate than for the humanities candidate.[C]is an essential part of many Ph.D.programs.[D]does not vary in difficulty among universities.4.After reading the article,one would refrain from concluding that[A]optimism reigns in regard to getting Ph.D.dropouts to return to their pursuit of the degree.[B]a Ph.D.dropout,by and large,does not have what it takes to learn thedegree.[C]colleges and universities employ a substantial number of Ph.D. dropouts.[D]Ph.D.s are not earning what they deserve in nonacademic positions.5.It can be inferred that the high rate of dropouts lies in[A]salary for Ph.D.too low.[B]academic requirement too high.[C]salary for dropouts too high.[D]1000positions.Text BAntinuclear DemonstrationPolice fired tear gas and arrested more than5,000passively resisting protestors Friday in an attempt to break up the largest antinuclear demonstration ever staged in the United States.More than135,000 demonstrators confronted police on the construction site of a 1,000-megawatt nuclear power plant scheduled to provide power to most of southern New anizers of the huge demonstration said, the protest was continuing despite the police actions.More demonstrators were arriving to keep up the pressure on state authorities to cancel the project.The demonstrator had charged that the project was unsafe in the denselypopulated area,would create thermal pollution in the bay,and had no acceptable means for disposing of its radioactive wastes.The demonstrations would go on until the jails and the courts were so overloaded that the state judicial system would collapse.Governor Stan forth Thumper insisted that there would be no reconsideration of the power project and no delay in its construction set for completion in three years.This project will begin on time and the people of this state will begin to receive its benefits on schedule. Those who break the law in misguided attempts to sabotage the project will be dealt with according to the law,"he said.And police called in reinforcements from all over the state to handle the disturbances.The protests began before dawn Friday when several thousand demonstrators broke through police lines around the cordoned-off construction site.They carried placards that read"No Nukes is Good Nukes,""Sun power, Not Nuclear Power,"and"Stop Private Profits from Public Peril."They defied police order to move from the area.Teargas canisters fired by police failed to dislodge the protestors who had come prepared with their own gas masks or facecloths.Finally gas-masked and helmeted police charged into the crowd to drag off the demonstrators one by one.The protestors did not resist police,but refused to walk away under their own power.Those arrested would be charged with unlawful assembly,trespassing,and disturbing the peace.6.What were the demonstrators protesting about?[A]Private profits.[B]Nuclear Power Station.[C]The project of nuclear power construction.[D]Public peril.7.Who had gas-masks?[A]Everybody.[B]A part of the protectors.[C]Policemen.[D]Both B and C.8.Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a reason for the demonstration?[A]Public transportation.[B]Public peril.[C]Pollution.[D]Disposal of wastes.9.With whom were the jails and courts overloaded?[A]With prisoners.[B]With arrested demonstrators.[C]With criminals.[D]With protectors.10.What is the attitude of Governor Stanforth Thumper toward the power project and the demonstration?[A]stubborn.[B]insistent.[C]insolvable.[D]remissible.Text CMeditation in Indonesian BusinessIt looked like a typical business meeting.Six men,neatly dressed in white shirts and ties filed into the boardroom of a small Jakarta company and sat down at a long table.But instead of consulting files or hearing reports, they closed their eyes and began to meditate,consulting the spirits of ancient Javanese kings.Mysticism touches almost every aspect of life in Indonesia and business is no exception.One of the meditators said his weekly meditation sessions are aimed mainly at bringing the peace of mind that makes for good decision-making.But the insight gained from mystic communication with spirits of wise kings has also helped boost the profits of his five companies.Mysticism and profits have come together since the13th century introduction of Islam to Indonesia by Indian Moslem merchants.Those devout traders,called Wali Ullah or those close to God,energeticallyspread both trade and religion by adapting their appeals to the native mysticism of Java.Legends attribute magic power of foreknowledge to the Wali Ullah. These powers were believed to be gained through meditation and fasting. Businessman Hadisiko said his group fasts and meditates all night every Thursday to become closer to God and to contact the spirits of the great men of the past.`If we want to employ someone at the managerial level, we meditate together and often the message comes that this man can't hole onto money or he is untrustworthy.Or maybe the spirits will tell us he should be hired.Hadiziko hastened to add that his companies also hold modern.Personnel management systems and that formal qualifications are essential for a candidate even to be considered.Perspective investments also are considered through mystic meditation.With the mind relaxed and open,it is easier to be objective in judging the risk of a new venture. Meditation and contact with the wisdom of the old leaders sharpens your own insight and intuition.Then you have to apply that intuition to the information you have and work hard to be successful.Mystic meditation helped reverse a business slide his companies experienced in the mid-1980.Operating with normal business procedures,he lost more than$3millions in that year alone.Meditation brought back his peace of mind.Putting the right persons inthe right jobs and gaining confidence in his business decisions were the keys to a turning around that has brought expansion and profitability.The mysticism in Handspike's boardroom is part of a growing movement in Indonesia called Kebatinan一the search for the inner self.One of his managers,Yusuf Soemado,who studied business administration at Harvard University,compared the idea of mystic management to western system of positive thinking.Will power and subconscious mind are recognized as important factors in business.Such approaches as psycho-cybernetics,Carnegie's think and growth rates,or the power of positive thinking are western attempts to tap the same higher intelligence that we contact through meditation,he said.11.What is the most important factor in their doing business?[A]Mysticism.[B]Religion.[C]Meditation.[D]Investment.12.Whom do they consult?[A]The spirits of ancient Javanese kings.[B]Wali Ullah.[C]Old Kings.[D]Carnegie.13.Why did Hadisike hasten to add his companies also hold modernpersonnel management systems?[A]He thought Mysticism was not so good as expected.[B]To show they too focused on qualifications.[C]To show they hired qualified persons.[D]To show the possibility of combination of the scientific management with religion.14.According to the passage,the function of the meditation is[A]to gain profit from the god.[B]to gain peace of mind to make decision.[C]to gain foreknowledge.[D]to gain objective conclusion.15.What does operating with normal business procedure refer to?[A]Adopting the western way of doing business.[B]Ordinary way of doing business without meditation and fasting.[C]Contact with God.[D]Putting right persons in the right jobs.Text DPrefaceScience is a dominant theme in our culture.Since it touches almost every facet of our life,educated people need at least some acquaintance with its structure and operation.They should also have an understanding of thesubculture in which scientists live and the kinds of people they are.An understanding of general characteristics of science as well as specific scientific concepts is easier to attain if one knows something about the things that excite and frustrate the scientist.This book is written for the intelligent student or lay person whose acquaintance with science superficial;for the person who has been presented with science as a musty storehouse of dried facts;for the person who sees the chief objective of science as the production of gadgets;and for the person who views the scientists as some sort of magician.The book can be used to supplement a course in any science,to accompany any course that attempts to give an understanding of the modern world,or independently of any course-simply to provide a better understanding of science.We hope this book will lead readers to a broader perspective on scientific attitudes and a more realistic view of what science is,who scientists are,and what they do.It will give them an awareness and understanding of the relationship between science and our culture and an appreciation of the roles science may play in our culture.In addition, readers may learn to appreciate the relationship between scientific views and some of the values and philosophies that are pervasive in our culture. We have tried to present in this book an accurate and up-to-date picture of the scientific community and the people who populate it.That population has in recent years come to comprise more and more women.This increasing role of women in the scientific subculture is not an unique incident but,rather,part of the trend evident in all segments of society as more women enter traditionally male-dominated fields and make significant contributions.In discussing these changes and contribution, however,we are faced with a language that is implicitly sexist,one that uses male nouns or pronouns in referring to unspecified individuals.To offset this built-in bias,we have adopted the policy of using plural nouns and pronouns whenever possible and,when absolutely necessary, alternating he and she.This policy is far form being ideal,but it is at least an acknowledgment of the inadequacy of our language in treating half of the human race equally.We have also tried to make the book entertaining as well as informative. Our approach is usually informal.We feel,as do many other scientists, that we shouldn't take ourselves too seriously.As the reader may observe, we see science as a delightful pastime rather than as a grim and dreary way to earn a living.16.According to the passage,scientific subculture means[A]cultural groups that are formed by scientists.[B]people whose knowledge of science is very limited.[C]the scientific community.[D]people who make good contribution to science.17.We need to know something about the structure and operation ofscience because[A]it is not easy to understand the things that excite and frustrate scientists.[B]Science affects almost every aspect of our life.[C]Scientists live in a specific subculture.[D]It is easier to understand general characteristics of science.18.The book mentioned in this passage is written for readers who[A]are intelligent college students and lay person who do not know much about science.[B]are good at producing various gadgets.[C]work in a storehouse of dried facts.[D]want to have a superficial understanding of science.19.According to this passage,[A]English is a sexist language.[B]only in the scientific world is the role of women increasing rapidly.[C]women are making significant contributions to eliminating the inadequacy of our language.[D]male nouns or pronouns should not be used to refer to scientists.20.This passage most probably is[A]a book review.[B]the preface of a book.[C]the postscript of a book.[D]the concluding part of a book.三、写作（30分）请以“Is translator replaced by machine”为题写一篇400字左右的作文。

2023年国际关系学院翻译硕士英语模拟真题试卷

国际关系学院翻译硕士英语真题试卷(总分：132.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、 Vocabulary(总题数：30，分数：60.00)1.The great use of a school education is not so much to teach you things______to teach you the art of learning.（分数：2.00）A.butB.norC.as √D.like解析：解析：本题考察固定构造。

not so much…as…为固定构造，意为“与其说……，不如说……”。

句意：学校教育旳重要作用与其说是教授你知识，不如说是教授你学习之道。

2.All flights______, we decided to take a greyhound.（分数：2.00）A.were canceledB.had been canceledC.having canceledD.having been canceled √解析：解析：本题考察独立主格构造。

逗号后没有连词提醒，本空应填非谓语动词，故首先排除[A]项和[B]项。

空所在部分旳逻辑主语为All nights，而句子旳主语是we，因此是考察独立主格构造。

nights与cancel之间为被动关系，故选[D]项，因而排除[C]项。

3.This company has now introduced a policy______pay rises are related to performance at work.（分数：2.00）A.whichB.where √C.whetherD.what解析：解析：本题考察定语从句。

分析空前后句子构造可知，重要成分均完整，中间也没有连词，故本空所填词应引导定语从句，因此首先排除[C]项和[D]项。

which虽引导定语从句时，句中作主语、宾语或表语，故也排除。

题干中，company为定语从句旳先行词，定语从句关系副词用where，故答案为[B]项。

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10月12日测试题词汇英译汉：1.EMS2.EEC3.NASDAQ4.NEET5.NASA6.NOAA7.UNDP8.UNEF9.favorable balance10.free on board11.flagship product12.caretaker government13.genetic mutation14.consecutive interpreting15.price rebound汉译英16.价格听证会17.甲骨文18.考绩制度19.可再生资源20.精简机构21.国土资源部22.廉租房23.尖端课题24.蓝筹股25.立体电视26.驴友27.《聊斋志异》28.两岸直航促进会29.名誉教授30.农村信用社英译汉Female Muscle——Now Is Not a Good Time to Be a ManMEN today are haunted by the “spectre of a coming gender apocalypse”, Hanna Rosin declares in her new book, “The End of Men”. How worried should they be? It is true that women are contributing more than ever to household income. They dominate university attendance around the world. In South Korea more women than men pass the foreign-service exam, which has sparked the foreign ministry to implement a minimum quota for men. In Brazil nearly a third of women earn more than their husbands, a phenomenon that has caused men to form church support-groups calling themselves “Men of Tears”.Ms Rosin, an editor at Atlantic, whose book grew out of an article she wrote for the magazine in 2010, acknowledges that men are not about to become extinct any time soon. But women today are excelling, while men founder. As part of her research, Ms Rosin travelled to many corners of America, among them Auburn-Opelika, Alabama, where women’s median income i s 40% higher than men’s, and men are encouraged to watch virtual simulations to teach them how to get jobs.The financial crisis has been especially unkind to men: three-quarters of the 7.5m American jobs lost in the recession belonged to men and were in traditionally masculine industries, such as construction, manufacturing and finance. Manufacturing’s flight from America and the evolution of technology in the workplace have left many men jobless—and often despondent. The book is filled with anecdotes from those who are trying to make sense of what has happened to them. “Probably no one has had their wife move up the ladder as far as I’ve moved down,” says one man. Another, who is annoyed that his girlfriend earns more than he does, complains, “All the thi ngs we need to be good at to thrive in the world…are things that my female friends and competitors are better at than me.”The argument Ms Rosin puts forward does not spell out the end of men so much as the deterioration of their condition. The new service-based economy rewards communication and adaptation, qualities that women are more likely to have. Only about 3% of men have taken over raising children full-time while their wives support their families. Instead, many men, especially young ones, have retreated into a world of video games, drinking and prolonged adolescence—a phenomenon identified in “Guyland”, a 2008 book by an American sociologist, Michael Kimmel.But what happens to men has great consequences for women, and vice versa. Many poorer women who are not well educated are forgoing marriage, believing that a man is simply a drag and an additional mouth to feed, Ms Rosin argues. Educated, wealthier women, on the other hand, are experiencing more fulfilling relationships in which they share responsibilities with partners as each takes up slack at different times. She calls these “seesaw marriages”. One result of women’s rise is that men have more retirement income, better health and happier marriages.Hard as Ms Rosin tries to argue that the wor ld has embraced “matriarchy”, however, the data does not support her thesis. Only 3% of Fortune 500 bosses are women, as are only 20 of the world’s 180 heads of state. She dismisses evidence that suggests her book is inappropriately titled: “Men have been in charge for about 40,000 years, and women have started edging them out for about 40.So of course there are still obstacles at the top.” She also eschews a more nuanced approach by letting what is mostly an argument about American gender trends strive to be global. For example, she mentions that women own more than 40% of private businesses in China, and that in many countries parents prefer having a daughter. But nowhere does she acknowledge that aborting female fetuses remains a huge problem in China and India.“The End of Men” is notable, however, for what it says about America’s thinking on women today. In another provocative article in the Atlantic, “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All”, Anne-Marie Slaughter argued that women are deluded if they think that they can have a high-flying career and a family without something giving way. Ms Slaughter used to be a senior official in the State Department, a job she recently gave up in order to spend more time with her children and return to academia. A high-powered job can be compatible with child-rearing only if a woman is wealthy, has a job with flexible hours or works for herself.Ms Rosin also argues for greater flexibility in the workplace, but ultimately takes a more bullish line than Ms Slaughter about women’s ability to change their workplaces to suit their needs. Both young men and women of the millennial generation want more flexible work hours and see the value of working remotely. And they will seek out employers who try hard to make better work-life balance a reality.This is not the first recession that has triggered a crisis of masculinity in America. After the recession in the early 1990s, Susan Faludi wrote “Stiffed: The Betrayal of the American Man”, which lamented that men were underworked, underachieving and undersupported. This time the story is somewhat different. Had Ms Rosin put off writing her book for a few years, she would probably have seen women’s jobs go the way of men’s. The economic dislocations that have erupted in male-dominated industries, such as construction and finance, are making their way into industries dominated by women, as governments cut back on services, teaching staff and the like. The real story about men and women is about how this economic crisis will harm both genders, and future generations.如果时间紧迫，就做划线的部分，如果时间充裕，全部翻译。

2024年全国硕士研究生招生考试英语(一)模拟测试

2024年全国硕士研究生招生考试英语（一)模拟测试Section I: Use of EnglishDirections: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C, or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Text:In todays interconnected world, the role of technology in shaping our daily lives has become increasingly prominent. With the advent of smart devices and the Internet of Things (IoT), we are now able to perform tasks with unprecedented efficiency and convenience. However, the benefits of this technological revolution come with their own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to privacy and security.- Privacy concerns have risen sharply in recent years, as more and more personal data is collected and stored online. This data, ranging from browsing history to financial information, is a goldmine for hackers and cybercriminals. 1 the potential risks, individuals and organizations alike must take proactive measures to protect themselves.- One way to combat these threats is through the use ofstrong passwords and two-factor authentication. Yet, these methods alone are 2 insufficient. Regular software updates, which often include security patches, are equally important. Neglecting these updates can leave devices vulnerable to attacks.- Moreover, awareness and education play a crucial role in enhancing cybersecurity. Many cyber attacks are successful because users are not aware of the 3 tactics employed by cybercriminals. By educating users on how to recognize phishing emails, malicious websites, and other forms of cyber threats, we can significantly reduce the risk of successful attacks.- Another aspect of cybersecurity is the need for 4 policies and regulations. Governments and international organizations must work together to develop and enforce strict guidelines that protect the privacy and security of individuals online. This includes ensuring that data is collected, stored, and processed in a manner that is both ethical and legal.- Finally, collaboration between the public and private sectors is essential in the fight against cybercrime. By sharing information and resources, both sectors can more effectively 5 emerging threats and respond to incidents. This includesincident response teams, threat intelligence sharing, and joint training exercises.In conclusion, cybersecurity is a complex and ever-evolving field that requires a multi-faceted approach. By combining strong passwords, regular updates, awareness and education, robust policies, and public-private collaboration, we can build a safer and more secure digital world.Questions:1. A) DespiteB) Despite ofC) In spiteD) In spite ofAnswer: D) In spite ofExplanation: In spite of is a prepositional phrase used to introduce a contrast, meaning although or even though. It correctly completes the sentence by acknowledging the potential risks despite their existence.2. A) inherentlyB) increasinglyC) predominantlyD) undoubtedlyAnswer: A) inherentlyExplanation: Inherently means something is an essential or fundamental part of something else. Here, it suggests that strong passwords and two-factor authentication, while important, are not enough on their own to provide complete security.3. A) sophisticatedB) straightforwardC) outdatedD) rudimentaryAnswer: A) sophisticatedExplanation: Sophisticated refers to something that is complex, advanced, or highly developed. It correctly describes the tactics employed by cybercriminals, which are often complex and difficult to detect.4. A) ambiguousB) comprehensiveC) vagueD) simplisticAnswer: B) comprehensiveExplanation: Comprehensive means including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something. Here, it refers to theneed for policies and regulations that cover all aspects of cybersecurity, ensuring that individuals privacy and security are adequately protected.5. A) anticipateB) endureC) eliminateD) exacerbateAnswer: A) anticipateExplanation: Anticipate means to foresee or expect something to happen. In this context, it correctly describes the need for both the public and private sectors to work together to predict and prepare for emerging cyber threats.。

上外考研翻译硕士英语模拟题一详解

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首都师范大学2019年翻译硕士研究生入学考试MTI模拟卷一

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此试题由育明教育提供，仅供育明教育考研集训营学员参考首都师范大学2019年翻译硕士研究生入学考试MTI模拟卷一--段落翻译—一，英译中：1 .The Center for the Implementation of Public Policies Promoting Equity and Growth (CIPPEC) is a leading think tank in Argentina. It is a private, non-profit organization that strives to create a more just, democratic and efficient public sector in Argentina, and is devoted to the study of the education, health, fiscal, political, judicial and public management systems, in order to determine needs, opportunities, and obstacles for the implementation of effective public policies.The think tank elaborates and disseminates technical information about the functioning of Argentine institutions to promote the accountability of public officials. CIFPEC also provides technical assistance to provincial governments and municipalities, and maintains regional networks working on topics such as parliamentary transparency, democratic institutions, regional integration, etc. Its current projects consist of two training courses on quantitative methods to analyze international trade and financial tools for SMEs as well as a joint study on a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation system for the agency. (155 words)*答题处-注意排版和书写*2 The huge earthquake that hit off the coast of northeastern Miyagi prefecture earlier this year was a harsh reminder of the more elemental dangers that can threaten economic activity on the crowded and seismically vulnerable Japanese archipelago. Weighing the full implications of the natural disaster will take time. Yet the earthquake at the very least throws a huge question mark over an economic recovery that economists had hoped would gather steams in 2011 after stalling in the last three months of 2010. Although the areas worst hit are far less economically significant than the coastal industry zones, which suffered widespread stoppages after' the 1995 Kobe earthquake, the disaster could heighten recent uncertainty among consumers and investors about the prospects for Japan's continued recovery from its' worst postwar recession.Learning from the lessons of the devastating disaster in 1995, the government and insurance companies have been actively encouraging even smaller companies to draw up detailed "business continuity plans" intended: to minimize losses and aid quick recoveries. In the longer term, the earthquake is certain to force heavy spending on construction and public works in the affected region. The terrifying footage of tsunami carrying away whole buildings makes it clear that dealing with the damage will require huge effort and heavy investment. (212 words)*答题处-注意排版和书写*二、中译英1.在人类历史的长河中，美术不仅给人民大众带来了美的享受，更是记载着一个国家、一个民族生生不息、延绵不绝的历史。

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英语翻译基础（英汉互译）模拟试卷一1.In these times when market forces appear increasingly complicated and more volatile, it is all the more important to understand the professional jargon and terminology in the market place in order to be able to better make our investment and business decisions. Understanding key-economic indicators will assist in the decision making process, providing a snapshot of the current situation and an insight into the future.Each economic indicator tells us something about the economy or inflation. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is probably the most important report as it is the whole framework where other economic indicators fall under. Using the textbook formula where Gross National Product = Consumption + Investment + Government Spending + Exports - Imports, some of the indicators will fall into the above-mentioned category e. g. retail sales figures will fall under consumption, construction spending under investment, to name a few.There are also indicators that are broader that tell us about the economy itself rather than the component, e. g. employment figures, leading indicators, money supply figures ( M3 ). Inflation figures, Produce Price Index ( PPI) and the Consumer Price Index ( CPI) will, in short, inform us of the changes in wholesale prices, cost of consumer ( retail) goods and services respectively.An indicator that is useful must be accurate, timely and reliable. It depends entirely on the integrity of the national statistical system responsible. It is vital to know the accurate components of an indicator. We have to be mindful of the limitation of these statistical figures too.Some indicators can be historic or extremely volatile, and therefore their value are reduced. It is better to compare the most recent data with earlier months, or take a moving average for the past 3, 6 or 12 months to smooth the data. It will tell us if there has been a significant change in trend and whether a new direction is under way.标准答案在目前这种时期，市场越来越变幻莫测、动荡不定，要做出明智的商业投资决策，理解市场相关的专业术语变得尤为重要。