英语新闻考试题目

I. Please convert the headlines into complete sentences. (20 points, 2 for each)

将标题还原成完整的句子。

II. Give FULL names to the following acronyms. (20 points, 2 for each)

将缩写改写成全称。

III.Translate the following words into English. (5 points, 1 for each)

IV. Translate the following sentences into Chinese. (25 points, 5 for each)

V. Translate the following passage into Chinese. (30 points)

II. Give FULL names to the following acronyms. (20 points, 2 for each)

将缩写改写成全称。

III. T ranslate the following words into Chinese or English. (5 points, 1 for each)

1. BAGHDAD, Nov. 26 (Reuters):

2. 证人，目击者：

3. 消息灵通人士：

4. 重要消息灵通人士：

5. 消息可靠人士：

6.外交部发言人：

7.高层消息灵通人士：

8.司法界：

9.由……发布的文件：

10.LONDON, Nov. 22 (UPI):

IV. Translate the following sentences into Chinese. (25 points,

5 for each)

1.The economic expansion will most likely continue at a modest pace,

turning into one of the longest ever in peacetime, but growth could slow to a crawl.

2.Most shares closed at their best levels of the day.

3.Australia’s exports increased by 17 percent, while its imports

increased by 20 percent in the first seven months, compared with the same period last year.

4.Heavy artillery bombardment killed four people and wounded 10 in

the nearby villages as fighting between the two rival forces raged across the area, the local news agency said.

https://www.360docs.net/doc/d710078499.html,ernment troops overran three rebel bases on the east of the island,

a military spokesman said yesterday.

6.The radio said two air force jets were shot down over eastern part of

the city during raids on the area which caused severe damage.

7.It was a day of high drama in which diplomatic jargon gave way to

bitter emotional charges among the belligerents.

8.At least 26 people were killed at the weekend in a new army offensive

in which the army fired rockets, artillery and mortars at targets in around the town as air force made repeated strikes.

9.The price of gold surged ahead on Friday, but dropped back when

business resumed on Monday.

10.A bout 1.86 million new jobs were created—a net increase in the

employed labour force of 24%. Even so, the job creation in the US could not keep pace with the surge in the labour force.

V. Translate the following passage into Chinese. (30 points)

City devotes more resources to tourism

BY ZHONG HUI& GUO MENGJIE, Zhejiang Weekly International tourism promotion for Hangzhou and its pristine West Lake has expanded further in Europe to taxis and public buses, as the city hopes to introduce more people to the city’s charms.

Chen Bin, the director of tourist promotion center of the Hangzhou Tourist Commission, said that Hangzhou tourism advertisements are displayed on 150 taxis and three buses in London.

Hangzhou automobile advertisements will cover certain bus routes in North America, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan to attract international tourists.

Chen explained with the upcoming London Olympics and 40 years of diplomatic relations between China and Germany, Hangzhou will run advertisements on CNN, SKY TV and ZDF and on European automobiles. In addition, during the period of signing communication cooperation memorandum with Venice, Hangzhou participatedin the International Tourism Exchange Berlin (ITB) to introduce West Lake to Europe.

Representatives from Hangzhou brought Chinese traditional programs, such as calligraphy, tea competition and Chinese folk music; introduced Hangzhou tourismlocations, such as West Lake, Xixi Wetland Park and Grand Canel culture; and reached many agreements.

Zhang Jianting, deputy major of Hangzhou said that as an internationally

influential tourist city, Hangzhou features beautiful natural scenery, a long history, rich culture, harmonious human settlement and strong public services. Especially after the launch of direct flightsbetween Hangzhou and Amsterdam, Hangzhou has become more attractive to Europe.

Last year, the West Lake was inscribed on theWorld Heritage List, and Hangzhou was voted one of 41 places to visit in the world by the New York Times. Last year, Hangzhou received 3.06 million international tourists and 71.8 million domestic tourists, with more European tourists discovering Hangzhou.

This year is the year of diplomatic relations for China and other countries, and also is the year for Hangzhou to promote urban internationalization. Hangzhou will engage international tourism marketing strategy actively based on the European and North American tourism markets.

Luxury retailers on the prowl for strong sales people

By YIN WEINA AND AN MINGHAO, Zhejiang Weekly Demand for sales people in luxury retail stores that are proficient in English and interested in art has become urgent in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, as an increasing number of undergraduates and job-seekers who have overseas educations have entered the profitable industry.

More than 100 sales peopleof luxury goods are needed in the next six months in Hangzhou, according to market speculation.

Sales of luxury goods remains high in more inland, second-tier cities, but Hangzhou dwarfs other cities and has attracted more investment by luxury brands in the past few years. International brands, such as Prada and YSL, have done very well in the capital of China’s most entrepreneurial province.

Some experienced sales people have developed their own techniques.

―Generally, two attitudes are used in sales –one is patient, the other is jolly," said a woman who goes by Luna and has worked in sales for about one year. ―If a brand focuses on VIP customers, the second attitude is favorable. But for tourists, we are usually patient.‖

However, not all sales people can master the skills of persuasion, and most of the time, personality decides how they will perform in this field.

―Different persons fit for different brands, and we can’t set a standard,‖said Thomas Lindemann, the global director of human resources of Richemont Groups. ―Nevertheless, the attitude toward the work is the first requirement and adjustments within the team ranks second.‖

RichemonGroup requires one to threeyears of working experience and a 2011 graduation. Successful candidates then go on to a 9-week training.

―Seventy percent of sales skills are mastered through practice, 20 percent by self-training, and the remaining 10 percent learned in clas s,‖ said Lindemann.―If a salesperson can stick to this allocation of learning for six months, I can assure a dramatic improvement after that.‖

Apart from the perseverance and self-promotion, enthusiasm in art, culture and crafts is a must.

―We prefer those who are service-oriented and stronger in right-mind thinking, which means not only good at lineal logical thinking, a salesperson should do well in graphic thinking and show greater interest in art. And only this can propel them to go far in the luxury industry,‖he added.