2014年春季學期上海大學中級翻譯課程一課一練.doc

Name:_ Student ID No._Exercise 11. _ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._ 7._ 8. _ 9. _ 10._ Exercise 21._ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._ 7._ 8. _ 9. _ 10._ Exercise 31. _ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5. _6. _ 7. _ 8._ 9._ 10._Exercise 41. _ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._Exercise 5 1._ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ Exercise 6 1. _ _ _ 2. _ _ _3. _ _ _ Exercise 7 1. _ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._Exercise 81._ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._ 7._ 8. _ 9. _ 10._ Exercise 9 1. _ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ Exercise 101._ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ Exercise 111._ _ _ 2._ _ _3._ _ _ 4. _ _ _ 5. _ _ _Exercise 12. 1._ 2._ 3._ 4._ 5._ 6._ 7._ 8. _ 9. _ 10._Exercise 1 Directions: Choose the word that best fits the meaning of each of the following sentence.1) Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941- a date which will live in _A_ - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. A) infame B) infamy C) infirmity D) informality2) The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the _A_ of Japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. A) solicitation B)solicitude C) solution D) solitude3) Indeed, one hour after Japanese air _D_ had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. A) squirts B) squids C) squads D) squadrons4) While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the _C_ diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack. A) extinct B) existed C) existing D) existent 5) It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it _D_ that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. A) distinct B) clear C) plain D)obvious6) During the _A_ time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. A) intervening B) interviewing C) interrupting D) intercepting7) Japan has therefore _ a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. A) undergone B) undertaken C) undersigned D) undermined8) The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the _ to the very life and safety of our nation.A) implements B) imperilments C) impediments D) implications 9) I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I _ that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us. A) assert B) insert C) assure D) ensure10) I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again _ us. A) threat B) harm C) endanger D) affectExercise 2Directions: Decide which of the following choices is closest in meaning to the word underlined in the given sentence. 1) Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. A) terror B) poverty C) agony D) disgrace 2) The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. A) proposal B) approval C) request D) persuasion3) Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. A) telegram B) letter C) note D) announcement 4) While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack. A) meaningless B) fruitless C) valueless D) hopeless5) It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. A) kept as a file B) measured C) remembered D) registered 6) During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. A) occurrence B) hindrance C) conversation D)solicitation7) The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.A) benefit B) consequence C) meaning D) importance8) I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us. A) understand B) translate C) accept D) doubt9) I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us. A) attack B) betrayal C) break-up D) deliberate scheme10) I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us. A) carefully B) wisely C) quickly D) fullyExercise 3Directions: Fill in the blanks with word(s) given in the box. Change the form where necessary.infamydeliberatelysolicitationnegotiation intervenetorpedounprovokedlaunchinevitablesquadron1. pre-eminence2. Tenuous1. I am glad that we have agreed on term of the contract after repeated _.2. Investors always believed that if Fannie and Freddie needed help, the government would _.3. The _ of manned spaceship won the attention of many countries.4. By selling alcohol to minors, the shop is _ flouting the law.5. However, either the expert selection or the _ of expert advice needs to be improved.6. To err is human, adverse is _, not from them is unforgivable.7. This was, as Israel complains, a(n) _ attack on its sovereign territory.8. Robert Whitehead, English engineer and inventor of the naval _, was born in Lancashire.9. It is better to die with honor than to live in _.10. Alongside your _, you close in on the horrible mass of enemy planes.Exercise 4Directions: Decide where the sentence would best fit in each of the following paragraphs.1) I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. _A_ The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. _B_ In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu. _C_ Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya. _D_2) Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island. _A_ Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. _B_ Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam. _C_ Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. _D_ And this morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.3) The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. _A_ Japan has therefore undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. _B_ The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. _C_ As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense, that always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us. _D_4) in their righteous might, _A_ No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, _B_ the American people, _C_ will win through to absolute victory. _D_5) so help us God _A_ With confidence in our armed forces, _B_ with the unbounding determination of our people, _C_ we will gain the inevitable triumph. _D_Exercise 5Directions: Choose the sentence which is not appropriate in the following paragraph.1. (A) Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. (B) The United States was at peace with that nation. (C) While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack. (D) It will be recorded that distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. 2. (A) It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. (B) I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. (C) During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued pe.ace. (D) The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces 3. (A) The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. (B) I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. (C) In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu. (D) Japan has therefore undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. . 4. (A) Japan has therefore undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. (B) The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. (C) The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation. (D) The American people, in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory.5. (A) As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. (B) I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us. (C) Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us. (D) No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory. Exercise 6 Directions: Rewrite the following paragraph, which is simple in structure.1. Yesterday, it was Dec. 7, 1941.Yesterday was a date which will live in infamy.Yesterday, the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan suddenly attacked the United States of America.Yesterday, the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan made such attack deliberately. 2. The United States was at peace with Japan. At the solicitation of Japan, the United States was still in conversation with Japan. The United States and Japanese government and its emperor were looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. 3. It will be recorded.The distance of Hawaii from Japan makes the attack obvious.The attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States.The Japanese government made false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.Exercise 7Directions: Complete each of the following sentences with the answer that best fits the meaning. 1. President _ said: “Im not the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick smart colleagues.” A) Bill Clinton B) Franklin D. Roosevelt C) Richard Nixon D) Ronald Reagan 2. President _ said: In our personal ambitions we are individualists.” A) Franklin D. Roosevelt B) Dwight Eisenhower C) Richard Nixon D) Ronald Reagan 3. President _ said: In politics, nothing happens by accident.” A) Bill Clinton B) George W. Bush C) Richard Nixon D) Franklin D. Roosevelt 4. President _ said: “It is the duty of the President to propose and it is the privilege of the Congress to dispose.” A) Bill Clinton B) Dwight Eisenhower C) Franklin D. Roosevelt D) Ronald Reagan 5. President _ said: “It is an unfortunate human failing that a full pocket book often groans more loudly than an empty stomach.” A) Franklin D. Roosevelt B) George W. Bush C) Richard Nixon D) Ronald Reagan 6. President _ said: It isnt sufficient just to want - youve got to ask yourself what you are going to do to get the things you want. A) George W. Bush B) Franklin D. Roosevelt C) Richard Nixon D) Dwight Eisenhower Exercise 8Directions: What does the underlined word in the following sentences refer to?1) The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. A）Japan B）country in the Pacific C）country in Asia D）2) While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack. A) reply by the United States B) reply by the United Nations C) reply by the Japanese ambassador and his colleagues D) reply by the Japanese government3) While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack. A) a recent American message B) message that the Japanese ambassador delivered to the Secretary of State C) the existing diplomatic negotiations D) Japanese-American relations4) The Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. A) the Japanese ambassador B) the US Secretary of State C) the Japanese emperor D) the Japanese naval and air forces5) No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people, in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory. A) the armed attack B) to overcome this premeditated invasion C) to win through to absolute victory D) righteous might6) No