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中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试2003年3月&9月真题

(2003年3月)

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试

SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (40 MINUTES)

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 word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.

One of the problems facing young people today is that they have few guidelines on which to base their choice of career. This is because they have no previous _______ (1) of employment. It is not uncommon for university students in their _______ (2) to attempt to enter a certain field of occupation, _______ (3) when they apply that they are not suitably qualified. They are then forced to take the _______ (4) that comes along, without really thinking about the long-term prospects.

To a great degree, this can be avoided if you _______ (5) to plan your career and spend time analysing the employment market with regard to your _______ (6). The best way to start is to compile a _______ (7). This should list everything about you which may be of interest to a prospective employer, including _______ (8) and hobbies and outside interests.

When you have gathered _______ (9), the next step is to match your personal ability, interest and qualifications with the _______ (10) of various jobs and careers. At this stage, you should also be thinking about whether or not _______ (11) needs to be backed up by a specialized course of study, such as foreign language learning or _______ (12).

By a process of elimination, you can normally plan a _______ (13). Even if you have a burning _______ (14) to join a particular field, you should still go through this systematic process. It could save you _______ (15) by making a false start to your working life. There is nothing wrong with _______ (16), for example, a dress designer or a novelist. But unless you truly believe that you have the _______ (17) and ability, it would be pointless to pursue a career in this field.

Finally, it is important _______ (18) if you have to compromise between what you would really like to do and what you are capable of doing. The thing to remember, in whatever job you do, is to do the job _______ (19) of your ability. No one can, or will, _______ (20) of you.

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.

1. (A) The board of directors have unanimously approved of the plans

(B) The board of directors don't like to let down the new applicant.

(D) I can't understand why they have cut down the expense.

2. (A) The plane wasn't late according to the schedule.

(B) The plane didn't arrive until 8:30.

(D) The plane didn't land down at 11:00.

3. (A) We haven't enough money for the new exhibit.

(B) We have been working hard for the exhibit.

(D) The new exhibit is delayed until this summer.

4. (A) Housing within my budget becomes hard to locate.

(B) It is difficult to find accommodation for short-holiday makers.

(D) I cannot afford to move my house to the mountain areas.

5. (A) The assistant manager is little concerned with the matter.

(B) The assistant manager has lost his voice in arguing for the matter.

(D) The assistant manager has no opinion to express and he remains voiceless.

6. (A) Dr Sampson is going to be in charge of a committee.

(B) Dr Sampson intends to run a mile a day to keep fit.

(D) Dr Sampson is interested in meeting other commissioners.

7. (A) The experiment fails as we expected.

(B) I think the cost of the proposal is too high.

(D) The proposal should not be released in the newspapers.

8. (A) He did not say that he had lost the files in the accountant office.

(B) He set fire to the accountant office and got away with it.

(D) He had located some errors in the files, which was rather disappointing.

9. (A) Kathy has extra money to carry out the plans.

(B) Kathy wants to help us to plan the flying campaign.

(D) Kathy has experience in getting financial assistance.

10. (A) Economists are often inaccurate in predicting the price of imported foodstuffs.

(B) The United States has to be self-sufficient in its economic development.

(D) The imported products from other countries greatly affect the US food and manufacturing

industries.

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 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 11-14

11. (A) In a company.

(B) In a car.

(D) On their way to work.

12. (A) Her car broke down in front of the company.

(B) There was an accident in the center of the city.

(D) She had received a ticket for driving too fast.

13. (A) She is driving through the city center.

(B) She is followed by a police car.

(D) There are too many cars in front.

14. (A) The woman lives in the center of the city.

(B) Most cars are exceeding the speed limit.

(D) The police are efficient and responsible.

Questions 15-18

15. (A) The Federal agencies.

(B) The religious groups.

(D) The school board of trustees.

16. (A) 12 (B) 16

17. (A) Most of them are operated by religious groups.

(B) Most of them do not receive government money.

(D) They can be found in all states and territories.

18. (A) One million. (B) Four million.

19. (A) A bird watcher. (B) A lighthouse keeper.

20. (A) Passing the time in the States.

(B) Working on his university thesis.

(D) Taking a voyage on the sea.

21. (A) Because he could live there for the treatment of his headaches.

(B) Because he was interested in the wildlife.

(D) Because he could collect some data for his paper.

22. (A) Visit friends around.

(B) Walk around the island.

(D) Take a boat back to the mainland.

Questions 23-26

23. (A) Aggressive behaviour exhibited by birds and mammals.

(B) The control of the larger animals over the small ones.

(D) A place with a center and extending over its outer limits.

24. (A) The larger dog has left the territory.

(B) The larger dog has calmed down.

(D) He is not supposed to exceed the limits.

25. (A) They grow larger and stronger.

(B) They exhibit greater stress and anxiety.

(D) They exert dominance over others' territories.

26. (A) In the zoo (B) In the jungle.

Questions 27-30

27. (A) Invest more money in production research.

(B) advertise for the improved product.

(D) Pay more attention to market research.

28. (A) By importing raw materials.

(B) By exporting manufactured goods.

(D) By increasing their economic independence.

29. (A) Lower wages.

(B) Bigger profits.

(D) Out-of-date machinery.

30. (A) They can update the old-fashioned management.

(B) They can stop the absurd disagreements.

(D) They prove to be ineffective and out-of-date

Part C: Listening and Translation

1. Sentence Translation

Directions: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 Translation

Directions: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 SKILLS (50 minutes)

Directions: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 1-5

There are two main things that make aircraft engineering difficult: the need to make every component as reliable as possible and the need to build everything as light as possible. The fact that an airplane is up in the air and cannot stop if anything goes wrong, makes it perhaps a matter of life or death that its performance is absolutely dependable.

Given a certain power of engine, and consequently a certain fuel consumption, there is a practical limit to the total weight of aircraft that can be made to fly. Out of that weight as much as possible is wanted for fuel, radio navigational instruments, passenger seats, or freight room, and of course, the passengers or freight themselves. So the structure of the aircraft has to be as small and light as safety and efficiency will allow. The designer must calculate the normal load that each part will bear. This specialist is called the "stress man". He takes account of any unusual stress that may be put on the part as a precaution against errors in manufacture, accidental damage, etc.

The stress man's calculations go to the designer of the part, and he must make it as strong as the stress man says is necessary. One or two samples are always tested to prove that they are as strong as the designer intended. Each separate part is tested, then a whole assembly—for example, a complete wing, and finally the whole aeroplane. When a new type of aeroplane is being made, normally only one of the first three made will be flown. Two will be destroyed on the ground in structural tests. The third one will be tested in the air.

When a plane has passed all the tests it can get a government certificate of airworthiness, without which it is illegal to fly, except for test flying.

Making the working parts reliable is as difficult as making the structure strong enough. The

flying controls, the electrical equipment, the fire precautions, etc. must not only be light in weight, but must work both at high altitudes where the temperature may be below freezing point and in the hot air of an airfield in the tropics.

To solve all these problems the aircraft industry has a large number of research workers, with elaborate laboratories and test houses, and new materials to give the test strength in relation to weight are constantly being tested.

1. The two main requirements of aircraft design are ______.

(A) speed and cost

(B) reliability and passenger comfort

(D) ability to stay up in the air and avoid breakdowns

2. The maximum possible weight of an aircraft is determined by ______.

(A) the engine power. (B) the amount of freight room

3. The stress man's job is to ______.

(A) test how safe the plane is

(B) calculate how strong each part must be

(D) control the amount of luggage each passenger may carry

4. The first three aeroplanes of a new type ______.

(A) are only for show (B) are all destroyed

5. All equipment in an aircraft must ______.

(A) be tested to destruction

(B) not be too light in weight

(D) work perfectly within a wide range of temperatures

Questions 6-10

Are cars today really less polluting than they were 30 years ago? The answer is clearly yes. Since the Clean Air Act of 1970 and establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency, impressive progress in reducing emissions from automobiles has been made. Changes include redesigned engines, catalytic converters, advanced onboard sensors, and state and local inspection and maintenance program.

As a result of these initiatives, new cars emit 70 to 90 percent less pollution than their 1970 counterparts. Yet automobiles continue to be one of the largest sources of air pollution. This is because the number of cars on the road and the number of miles driven has almost tripled since 1970, neutralizing the effects of reduced emissions.

Compressed natural gas (CNG) is one of the leading candidates to replace gasoline as a motor vehicle fuel in the near future. Its use significantly reduces certain harmful emissions. CNG costs less than gasoline and the U.S. has vast supplies of natural gas. However, since CNG has a lower energy content than gasoline, a car powered by CNG needs a bigger tank to achieve the equivalent driving range of a gasoline-powered vehicle. This reduces the vehicle's fuel efficiency. Despite these limitations, though, CNG is increasingly finding wide use.

Alcohol-based fuels such as methanol and ethanol also have potential as alternatives to gasoline. Both are liquids, like gasoline. Methanol is typically made from wood, while ethanol is generally made from corn stalks or sugar. Emissions of some pollutants from using these fuels are lower than gasoline, while others are about the same. However, both methanol and ethanol only get half the mileage per gallon of gasoline, and both fuels have cold-weather starting problem.

Hydrogen is a clean-burning, high-energy fuel that holds great promise in the long term, if hydrogen is burned in an engine similar to that used for gasoline, only water and small quantities of nitrogen oxides are formed. Obstacles include a restricted vehicle range, due to an on-board fuel storage system that is currently much larger and heavier than a gasoline tank, and a limited distribution and refueling network.

Electric-powered vehicles are the only ones at present that produce zero emissions. Currently, electric cars are considerably more expensive than gasoline models. Their main drawback, however, is limited battery power. Even so, electric vehicles in their present state of development could serve as effective commuter or "about town" cars. So far, their top speed is about 60 mph, with a driving range of between 50 to 100 miles per charge.

Solar energy is increasingly being experimented with as a power source for vehicles. Solar-powered vehicles could significantly reduce the social and environmental costs of transportation in the long term. Vehicles are emission-free, low-noise, and could be designed to be 100-percent recyclable. Photovoltaic cells are used to convert the energy from sunlight directly into electricity. They are still much less efficient than other forms of generating electricity, but have improved dramatically over the past decade.

6. Which of the following is NOT suggested by the author as an alternative fuel for vehicles?

(A) Gasoline. (B) Compressed natural gas.

7. The problem with CNG as an alternative fuel is that ______.

(A) it has a lower energy content

(B) it has a starting problem under cold weather

(D) it can produce harmful emissions

8. Hydrogen as a fuel has big advantages over gasoline in all of the following EXCEPT ______.

(A) energy content (B) emissions

9. How many emission-free vehicles have been mentioned in the passage?

(A) One (B) Two (C) Three (D) Four

10. Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?

(A) Because of its pollution, gasoline will soon be replaced by other fuels.

(B) Automobiles are no longer one of the major pollutants of our environment.

(D) The past ten years has witnessed great improvement in converting solar energy into electricity. Questions 11-15

Napoleon famously described the British as a nation of shopkeepers. These days it would be equally true to describe them as a nation of shoppers. Either way, London is the UK's shopping mecca; if you can't find it here you probably can't find it at all.

Some London shops are more or less tourist attractions in their own right. Few visitors come away without popping into Harrods, even if only to gawp. This famous store is a real one-off. The toilets are fab, the food hall enough to make you swoon, and if they haven't got what you want, it probably doesn't exist. No other store has such a sense of sheer, outrageous abundance. Since Absolutely Fabulous brought Edina and Patsy steaming onto our screens, Harvey Nichols ('Harvey Nicks') has become another must-see attraction. It boasts a great food hall, an extravagant perfume department and jewellery to save up for. But with all the big names from Miyake to Lauren, Hammett to Calvin Klein and a whole floor of up-to-the-minute menswear, it's fashion that Harvey Nichols does better than the rest. The selection is unrivalled and the prices high, although the sales offer some great bargains, and the store's own clothing line is reasonable.

Carnaby Street still reeks of the 60s although it's had something of a revival since the 'Cool Britannia' kick brought Union Jack dresses back into fashion. The last punks have long since slunk away from Chelsea's King's Rd but there are still plenty of interesting shops slotted in amid the high-street chains.

The shops and stalls inside the old Covent Garden market building tend to be pricey and tourist-oriented, while the streets running off it remain a happy hunting ground for shoppers, with Neal St and Neal's Yard in particular offering a range of interesting one-off shops.

Oxford St and classier Regent St come into their own in the six weeks running up to Christmas when they're festooned with lights. At other times of the year Oxford St can be a great disappointment. Selfridge's is up there with Harrods as a place to visit and the flagship Marks & Spencer at the Marble Arch end has its fans, but the farther east you go the tackier and less interesting it becomes.

Although most things can be bought in most parts of town, there are also streets with their own specialities; Tottenham Court Rd for example, is one long electrical goods shop (watch out for tip-offs though), while Charing Cross Rd is still the place to come for offbeat books.

Many tourist attractions have excellent shops, selling good-quality souvenirs like mugs, pens, pencils, stationery and T-shirts, often with themes to match their content (war books and videos at the Imperial War Museum). By buying from these shops you help contribute towards the building's maintenance, especially important in the cases of those without entry charges.

11. The overall purpose of the passage is to ______.

(A) describe the British as shoppers

(B) introduce shopping places in London

(D) indicate the British are better at doing business than other people

12. What does the writer think of Harrods?

(A) It is not worth visiting twice.

(B) It is an unhappy experience shopping there.

(D) It is a nice store except its food hall.

13. According to the writer, when is the best shopping time at Oxford St?

(A) All the year round.

(B) The end of November and December.

(D) It is not mentioned.

14. The word "tackier" in the 5th paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.

(A) more crowded (B) more shabby

15. Where should you go if you want to buy an unconventional book?

(A) Carnaby Street (B) Chelsea's King's Rd

Questions 16-20

When a ship carrying 825 Kurdish asylum seekers and immigrants hit a sandbank just off Italy, the ageing residents of the nearby village of Badolato thanked God for their Christmas present. It was December 27,1997. Boats raced to the ship and ferried its human cargo to land. The Kurds were penniless and did not speak Italian, but for the villagers of Badolato, on the toe of Italy, they had one priceless asset—youth. Most of the houses in the 1000 year-old village, 250m above the Mediterranean, had been abandoned over four decades. A population of 7000 had dwindled to 700.

Few babies were being born—most local couples had one child at the most. The elementary school had closed, businesses were failing, buildings were crumbling. It was just a matter of time before Badolato became a ghost town. And then the Ararat arrived: a Russian-made rust bucket that had left Istanbul for Rome six days earlier. The perils and $2,400 price tag had deterred elderly Kurds from making the journey, so the new arrivals were mostly under 40. They had not planned to make a life in Calabria, one of Italy's poorest, but that was what they were offered.

Central and regional government gave the Kurds food and money, and promised to settle them in empty houses. Officials promised them work in new enterprises that would make the most of their skills. The Kurds were astounded and grateful. Their children would grow up Italian. Within days television crews were in Badolato, reporting how a shipload of people seeking a new life had chanced upon a place crying out for new blood. The government proclaimed Badolato a beacon for the rest of Italy, with the arrivals providing a practical solution to Italy's shrinking population. Badolato was supposed to be a trailblazer.

But things began to sour. Money promised for language classes and business start-ups did not arrive. Workshops and initiatives for the newly arrived civil engineers, tile-makers and laborers did not materialize. A Kurdish restaurant opened, but hired only one refugee. It closed last November.

The Kurds found themselves turfed out of their houses after three months. The owners wanted rent, and the government, after granting residence permits, stopped paying. So the refugees moved back to the abandoned school. By the beginning of this month there were just 40 Kurds left, including four families, all still living in the school. Most of the others have found work in Germany, Sweden and France.

Gerardo Mannello, the mayor, insisted that hope was alive. Bureaucratic bungling had slowed the money. Fresh projects were being planned. "It is not too late," he said.

16. The word "they" in the sentence "... they had one priceless asset ..." (para. l) most probably

refers to ______.

(A) villagers of Badolato

(B) Italian youth

(D) new-born babies

17. According to the passage, which of the following signs does NOT indicate that Badolato is

going to become a ghost town?

(A) Businesses were declining.

(B) Few babies were being born.

(D) A lot of people emigrated from the city.

18. All of the following are the reasons most Kurdish asylum seekers are under the age of 40

EXCEPT that ______.

(A) the journey is full of perils

(B) most Kurdish people cannot afford the trip

(D) Badolato needs new blood

19. Which of the following best describes the government's initial reaction to the new arrivals?

(A) Supportive.

(B) Indifferent.

(D) Condescending.

20. What can be inferred from the passage?

(A) Italy's population is increasing after Kurds' arrival.

(B) The Italian government benefited a lot from the bureaucratic bungling.

(D) Finally, Badolato became the real trailblazer for the shrinking population.

Questions 21-25

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9 (HealthScoutNews) —Maybe they've heard the frightening news from a friend, glimpsed it on TV, or listened to a graphic radio report.

Children — even little ones — may be all too aware of the deadly sniper shootings that have stunned suburban Washington, D. C. And specialists agree that parents should move quickly to address their children's concerns, to reduce their worries and restore their sense of security. "If parents don't talk about it, the message is it's too scary to talk about," says Dr. Joseph F. Hagan, chairman of the American Academy of Pediatrics' committee on psychological aspects of child and family health. "If you don't bring it up, you miss the opportunity to reassure," Hagan adds. "I think the first piece of advice is to frame it: 'It is horrible, but it won't happen to you.'"

The way you reassure your children is as important as what you say. "The effect of how you talk about it is very important," Hagan says. For instance, don't broach the subject when you're upset or worried, because your emotions will come through and can upset you child, he says.

Hagan says children of all ages, even older teenagers, shouldn't watch the evening news without their parents. "We're bringing pretty horrendous stuff into our living rooms." Headline-grabbing events like the sniper shootings —or the 9/11 attacks, the anthrax-by-mail terror campaign, or the string of school shootings — are often rebroadcast over and over. While adults can intellectually process such information, children often assimilate images differently. Seeing a violent act several times "makes it more real for children," Hagan says. But if you watch television with your children, you can put matters into a safer context for them.

James Maddux, a clinical psychologist at George Mason University in Virginia, says that when a child brings up the subject, a parent should ask what she understands about the situation, and then answer honestly. "Kids hear all kinds of strange things from other children," and what they fear may be much worse than reality. Maddux recalls being a seven-year-old and believing all kinds of frightening — though false — stories about the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. "I would have been better off knowing the truth," he says. "Also, simply being present for your child will make him feel safe," he notes. A parent's presence "provides true physical safety and a sense of psychological safety in children," Maddux says.

Older children can benefit from discussing with their parents what they can actually do to be safe, such as being aware of their surroundings, says Lisa Opipari-Arrigan, a pediatric psychologist at the University of Michigan. "Help the child feel they have some control." Children today are exposed to more scenes of violence than ever before, Opipair-Arrigan says. "Help by keeping lines of communication open. Provide reassurance about their safety."

Be observant and note if your child is particularly moody, seems excessively worried, has sleep problems, or is stressed about world events, Opipari-Arrigan says. But perhaps the most reassuring words for parents come from Maddux: "l think sometimes adults exaggerate children's fears. Children are more psychologically resilient than we give them credit for."

21. The word "broach" (para 3) most probably means ______.

(A) bring up (B) object to (C) take up (D) stick to

22. According to Hagan, children should not be allowed to watch TV alone because ______.

(A) TV always reports a lot of horrible news

(B) operating TV may be dangerous for small kids

(D) watching TV is bad for their eyes

23. According to the passage, when a child raises a scary subject, the parents should ______.

(A) tell them it is not true

(B) deal with it in an honest way

(D) avoid answering the question

24. What should parents do to help children out of their fears?

(A) To forbid them to watch the evening news on TV.

(B) To talk about the horrible subject when parents feel upset.

(D) To rephrase the news so as to put them on the alert.

25. Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

(A) Help your child face the sniper shootings bravely.

(B) Help your child learn to avoid violent TV programs.

(D) Help your child make full use of his imagination.

Questions 26-30

The notion of a "digital library" is a metaphor for thinking about data collections in a networked world. Digital libraries may take many forms, but they all share some common infrastructure and goals. For starters, digital libraries build upon collections of digital or digitized data and rely on the Internet for accessing and sharing these collections. Common goals include preserving the data over time for interested communities and helping transform the data into information and knowledge.

According to a University of California, Berkeley, report, humanity produces about 250 megabytes of data (roughly the text in 250 books) each year for every person on the planet. Only 0.003 percent of this annual output is in printed form; most is in the form of images, sound and numeric data, with more than 90 percent stored digitally. In the face of this data onslaught, digital library research needs to approach the problem on three fronts. Meaningful collections from all facets of society must be complied, structured and preserved. Increasing computational power and network bandwidth must be applied to make these collections accessible and usable. And interfaces to these collections must be designed to be appropriate, clear, flexible and scalable.

Digital libraries add value to their collections through services that allow scientists, teachers and students to access, explore, search and interact with the data, as well as connect to information in other collections. They add context to data that might otherwise languish as disconnected content. NSF-supported research spans collections from archeology to oral history.

?International Children's Digital Library. Funded in part by a five-year, $3 million NSF award, the University of Maryland, The Internet Archive, and their partners plan to build a library of 10,000 children's books from 100 cultures as part of a research project to develop new technology to serve young readers. The International Children's Digital Library will serve children aged 3 to 13 years world wide.

?Multi-media Video Digital Library. Initiated in 1994, this project at Carnegie Mellon University has pioneered new approaches for full-content search and retrieval of TV and radio news and documentary broadcasts. The current library consists of a 15,000-hour, ten terabyte library of daily news and documentaries produced for public television and government agencies.

Archeological Sites and Relics. Researchers at UCLA are putting online a real-time computer model of the Roman Forum as it appeared in late antiquity. Another group at UCLA, with collaborators at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, in Berlin, is providing scholars with access to a database of tens of thousands of cuneiform tablets and inscriptions.

26. Which of the following is NOT the goal of digital libraries?

(A) To help to interpret the data into information.

(B) To enhance the reliance on the internet.

(D) To preserve related information for interested communities.

27. The second paragraph is mainly about ______.

(A) The wide use of numeric data

(B) How to access the human knowledge

(D) The difference between digital data and printed data ______.

28. What is the best explanation for the word "span" in the third paragraph?

(A) cover (B) connect (C) bridge (D) bind

29. What can readers get at the Multi-media Video Digital Library?

(A) Over 10,000 children's books from 100 cultures.

(B) Full-content TV and radio news and documentary broadcasts.

(D) Access to a data of tens of thousands of cuneiform tablets and inscriptions

30. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

(A) Digital libraries have various forms, infrastructures and goals.

(B) Digital libraries are those that can work without data.

(D) Digital libraries are for people to explore and interact with the data.

SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST (1) (30 minutes)

Directions:Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

If there's a threat of dangerous deflation—a general fall in prices—the causes lie as much in Europe and Japan as in the United States. The inevitable collapse of America's speculative boom need not have been especially damaging if the world's other advanced economies were healthy. Their expanding appetite for imports would have bolstered the United States and so-called emerging market countries, from Brazil to South Korea. The trouble is that other advanced economies aren't healthy.

Deflation could emerge from simultaneous slumps in the world's three major economies. Prices drop because there's too little global demand chasing too much global supply—everything from steel to shoes. Japan's ills are well known. Its banks are awash in bad loans. Less understood (at least in the United States) is the fact that Europe's troubles stem significantly from Germany. Germany is Europe's "sick man", just as Japan is Asia's. Only 15 years ago, these countries seemed poised to assume leadership of the world economy. Now they are dragging it down.

SECTION 4: TRANSLATION TEST (2) (30 minutes)

Directions: Translate the following passage into English and write your version in the

corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

中国改革开放以来，国民经济年均增长速度达到9.7％。中国已经发展成为一个全球极富吸引力的大市场。世界各国和地区不少有远见卓识的企业家，都将目光投向了中国，投向了西部，并从投资活动中获得了丰厚的回报。中国加入世贸组织后，外商参与中国西部开发的机会将越来越多。西部大开发一定能成为沟通世界各国和中国的一座桥梁，促进中国和世界经济共同发展、共同繁荣。

(2003年9月)

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试

SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (40 minutes)

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 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.

The Internet is regarded by many as the flagship of global English. According to a ________ (1) conducted by the International English Language Association, English is the medium for more than ________ (2) of the information stored in the world's computers. In many countries, computers have become ________ (3) and the networks themselves linked into the ________ (4) of the Internet. The electronic media, such as the Internet, that bind the world together need a common standard to ________ (5) speed and proficiency. So the English language becomes ________ (6) for global communication. But is it true that the Internet will remain a ________ (7) of the English language? At present, the language most widely used is English. But this ________ (8) the fact in the last century, i.e. 90% of the world's computers ________ (9) the Internet fire based in English-speaking countries. We ________ (10) that, in the 21st century, the overall shift in Internet use will be similar to that ________ (11) and the number of computer hosts in Asia will eventually outstrip those in English-speaking countries. Furthermore, the Internet, which ________ (12) a tool for international communication between a global ________ (13) elite, has been increasingly serving local, cultural, ________ (14). And as the Internet becomes more and more widely used, it is natural to expect that ________ (15) languages will be employed.

Nowadays, Internet users may have a choice of "________" (16) information when they contact a website. If a website page is ________ (17) in that language it can be retrieved ________ (18) one in English. This means, for example, that the Web will appear to be in Spanish to ________ (19) and in Chinese to a Chinese speaker, provided, of course, the hosts contacted can ________ (20) in these languages.

Part B: Listening Comprehension

1. (A) Betty wasn't promoted to be the assistant manager.

(B) Betty didn't really want to be the assistant manager.

(D) Betty didn't know how to run the company.

2. (A) Ellen was not happy about her father's decision.

(B) Ellen decided to become a full-time student.

(D) Ellen's father was now glad to see her study abroad.

3. (A) Most members of the committee approved of the motion.

(B) All members except the Chairman voted against the motion.

(D) The Chairman announced the six members of the Committee.

4. (A) I will read about your scheme during the meeting.

(B) I think you should revise your plan and hand it in tomorrow.

(D) We can discuss your plan tomorrow morning, can't we?

5. (A) The price of the video camera has reduced at least 50 % in just a few years.

(B) In 1999, the price of the video camera was no more than 350 dollars each.

(D) Today, you need to pay twice as much for this type of video camera on regular prices.

6. (A) We are way behind schedule in our work.

(B) We are too tired to continue, so let's have a rest.

(D) I believe we could never finish our work in time.

7. (A) The 20 computers available are so overused that they often break down.

(B) You have to go down to the computer department to register for the course.

(D) We can use the computer for an average of five hours per day.

8. (A) The cutting of the income taxes has widened the gap between the rich and the poor.

(B) As the generation gap widens, the rich ought to cut some of their incomes to help the poor

to survive.

activities.

(D) With the increase of economic activities, the rich get richer and the poor can hardly get

by.

9. (A) I doubt the accuracy of the sales figure given by the top management.

(B) I think this year's target set by the top management is inaccessible.

(D) We believe the sales figure set by the top management is too low and we can at least

double it.

10. (A) The airlines often reduce the prices of their tickets when they are sometimes overbooked.

(B) Some passengers are compelled to change their flight due to the practice of airlines.

(D) The passengers are asked to take a later flight as the plane has bumped and needs

maintenance work.

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 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 11-14

11. (A) He has phoned many friends.

(B) He has bought some gifts.

(D) He has sent a number of invitation cards.

12. (A) Because Mrs. Jones got bad manners.

(B) Because Mrs. Jones lived too far away.

(D) Because Mrs. Jones did not invite them the year before.

13. (A) In Ireland. (B) In the High Street.

14. (A) The problem of inviting the Jones family.

(B) The sending of Christmas cards.

(D) The availability of Christmas trees.

Questions 15-18

15. (A) Cities that offer drive-in services for air passengers.

(B) Cities that are located in tropical or semi-tropical zones.

(D) Cities that are a long distance away from their airports.

16. (A) It uses unconventional solar energy.

(B) It rests on a cushion of pressurized air.

(D) It flies over magnetically levitated tracks.

17. (A) They are longer than conventional trains.

(B) They do not require much track maintenance.

(D) They remain in any station for a shorter period of time.

18. (A) They produce too much noise.

(B) They can bring a huge profit.

(D) They are on the experimental stage.

Questions 19-22

19. (A) The country becomes more prosperous.

(B) The country imports more than it exports.

(D) The country becomes more industrialized.

20. (A) Britain is primarily an industrialized country.

(B) Britain does not produce enough food to feed its people.

(D) In Britain, the population is not evenly distributed.

21. (A) The manufacturing industry. (B) The ship-building industry.

22. (A) Britain is no longer an industrial nation.

(B) Britain has to import more than it exports.

(D) The man and the woman are international students in Britain.

Questions 23-26

23. (A) Parents and teachers. (B) Union leaders.

24. (A) Serious academic work. (B) Parents.

25. (A) Indifferent. (B) Indignant.

26. (A) Learning at school is more enjoyable than it used to be.

(B) Psychological guidance is more effective than corporal punishment.

(D) Parents are more aware of their children's aggressive behaviour.

Questions 27-30

27. (A) In a hotel. (B) On a boat.

28. (A) One day. (B) Three days.

29. (A) He went to see a bullfight one afternoon.

(B) He visited several art galleries.

(D) He hired a car and drove around the city.

30. (A) From Madrid to London.

(B) From London to Paris.

(D) From Barcelona to Madrid.

Part C: Listening and Translation

1. Sentence Translation

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

2. Passage Translation

Directions: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.

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(2)

SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (50 minutes)

Questions 1-5

Winding through the dense Philippine rainforest, my guide slows to a halt. He leans over and carefully plucks a leaf from a bright green plant. Holding it to his arm as if it is covering a wound, he says simply "medicine." My guide is definitely no doctor, but he knows what he is talking about. He is a native Negrito tribesman who once taught American soldiers about his people's ancient ways in the jungle.

Jungle survival tours are a popular attraction in Subic Bay, the former US naval base that has been transformed into a special economic zone and tourist area. Starting at the time of the Vietnam War, American soldiers used the area's lush jungles and the knowledge of the local tribesmen to train for the harsh conditions of jungle warfare. After the Americans pulled out of the Philippines in 1992, tribesmen started guiding tourists.

Throughout Asia, former military sites have been transformed into unusual and fascinating tourist attractions. Not far from Subic, on the windblown island of Corregidor at the mouth of Manila Bay, visitors can huddle in the same tunnels whereAmerican general Douglas MacArthur made his last stand before the Philippines fell to Japan in World War II. A light-and-sound show recreates the nerve-wracking bombing soldiers endured.

On Singapore's Sentosa Island, Fort Siloso, a beautifully restored gun site, was one of the 12 coastal artillery batteries that tried to defend Singapore during its brutal downfall to the Japanese in 1942.

On Penang, Malaysia, Fort Cornwallis is a reminder of the island's former strategic importance. Built by British naval officer Captain Francis Light in 1786, it was later rebuilt by prisoners. Today it offers a great view of the ocean.

US military personnel are now back in Subic Bay. Many come on joint military exercises; others are simply tourists. And many echo the sentiment of one US soldier who recently marveled at Subic's pristine jungle and deep water port. "Why did we give this place up?" he asked.

(A) lush jungles

(B) knowledgeable local tribesmen

(D) joint military exercises

2. What can a tourist experience on Conegidor Island?

(A) The atmosphere of World War II.

(B) Life of Dougles MacArthur.

(D) The war against Japan.

3. Fort Cornwallis was finally built by ________.

(A) the Francis Light

(B) the British navy

(D) the prisoners

4. More information about Fort Siloso is available at website ________.

(A) https://www.wendangku.net/doc/7a2423383.html,.ph

(B) https://www.wendangku.net/doc/7a2423383.html,

(D) https://www.wendangku.net/doc/7a2423383.html,.sg

5. Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage?

(A) Visitors can gather together in the same tunnels where American general D. MacArthur

made his last stand in World War II.

(B) Many military personnel are now back on joint military exercises in Subic Bay.

(D) Fort Cornwallis, built by a British naval officer in 1786 and rebuilt by prisoners, offers a

great view of the ocean.

Questions 6-10

It was the American consumer who saved the country from becoming mired in recession last year. But some corporations have a strange way of expressing their appreciation: hiking fees and cutting services, sometimes in the wake of corporate missteps.

Massive economic and political changes—including the waves of corporate layoffs, the airline bankruptcies and the Republican sweep last November—have created both opportunities and hurdles for consumers. Moving forward, the trick is knowing where you can expect to find them.

To help you navigate, here are our best recommendations for saving money in 2003.

Throughout the year, you make down payments on your coming tax bill either through withholding from you paycheck or estimated quarterly payments. If you happen to get a refund check, you are thrilled, right? Just remember: By paying too much upfront, you are giving Uncle Sam a free loan—money that should be earning interest for you, not the government. Most taxpayers make this mistake, and the number grows every year.

Some people pay as much as $150 a year to be in rewards programs, but a growing number of cards give you the same benefits for free. If it is miles you want, there are at least two good options. The Amtrak Guest Rewards MasterCard gives users one point in the Amtrak frequent-traveler program for every dollar they spend. Points can be cashed in for train tickets or air miles on United, Continental or Midwest Express.

American Express offers the Delta SkyMiles Options credit card, which gives cardholders a mile for every two dollars spent. However, people who charge a lot will probably want to pony up the $85 annual fee for a regular Delta card, which offers more than twice the miles.

Don't buy the latest cell phone immediately. The newest models—the ones with color screens and high-speed Web access—are finally hitting the United States. If you buy now, you'll pay a

premium. Analysts expect the phones to catch on quickly, which will probably mean a major price drop later in the year.

Don't assume Treasury bonds are safe. Uncle Sam may not default on his interest payments, but if interest rates rise, T-bonds can still suffer severe short-term losses. It's happened before: Longer-term government bonds have lost money for 9 of past 30 years, even after figuring in the interest that investors earned.

Don't hang on to rotten stocks, hoping to get back to even. The market may recover, but many individual stocks will never bounce back. What to do? Consider selling your losers, which will give you a handsome tax loss if the stocks are held in a taxable account. Then reinvest the money in well-diversified, low-cost stock funds.

6. The word "hurdles" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to "_________."

(A) chances

(B) challenges

(D) obstacles

7. "Uncle Sam" (para.4) refers to the _________.

(A) American government

(B) American people in general

(D) American bankers

8. Which of the following is NOT true about the latest cell phone?

(A) Its price may drop dramatically in the next few months.

(B) It has screens of different colours.

(D) You have to pay for an insurance policy if you buy now.

9. A wise way of reinvestment is to _________.

(A) buy long-term government bonds

(B) buy more rotten stocks until they get back to even

(D) deposit it in the bank because interest rates may rise

10. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

(A) The American economy was in recession last year.

(B) You should cut back on the amount of your withholding from your paycheck.

(D) The chances for long-term T-bonds to suffer losses are slim.

Questions 11-15

It's easy to tell people to make exercise part of their daily routine. It's not so easy to tell them what to do. Some folks like to run marathons or climb mountains. But if you would rather care for your body without risking life or limb or increasingly creaky joints, you might consider Tai Chi Chuan, the ancient martial art that looks like a cross between shadow boxing and slow-motion ballet. Tai Chi combines intense mental focus with deliberate, graceful movements that improve strength, agility and—particularly important for the elderly—balance.

Practitioners praise Tai Chi's spiritual and psychological benefits, but what has attracted the attention of western scientists lately is what Tai Chi does for the body. In many ways, researchers are just catching up to what tens of millions of people in China and Chinatowns around the rest of the world already know about Tai Chi. Scientists at the Oregon Research Institute in Eugene reported that Tai Chi offers the greatest benefit to older men and women who are healthy but relatively inactive. Previous studies have shown that Tai Chi practiced regularly helps reduce falls

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