上海中級口譯摸擬試題

1、上海市英語中級口譯資格證書第一階段考試摸擬試題SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (40 Minutes)Part A: Spot DictationDirection: 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 correspondin

2、g space in your ANSWER BOOLET. Remember you will hear the passage only once.Earthquakes may 1.rightly be listedas one of the most destroying forces known to man: sincerecords began to be written down, it has been 2.estimated that earthquake-related destruction has beenbeyond 3.calculation.Thegreater

3、 partof such damage and loss oflife 4.is dueto collapse ofbuildings and the effects of rockslides,floods, fire,disease and other phenomena 5.resultingfromearthquakes, rather than due to the quakes themselves.The 6.great majority ofall earthquakes occur in two specific geographic areas. One such area

4、includes the 7.Pacific Ocean and its neighboring areas. The other8.extends from the East India to theAtlas Mountains, including the Himalayas, Iran, Turkey, and Alpine regions. It is in these two greatzones that 9.ninety percent ofall earthquakes take place. They 10.may happen anywhere at any time.1

5、1.In the recent yearsthere have been 12.indications that earthquake prediction may be possible.13.By analyzingchangesinanimal behavior, patterns of 14.movements in the earths crust andfrequency with which minor earthquakes15.are observed, scientists have shown increasing 16.successin anticipating wh

6、enandwhere earthquakes willoccur. As a result,a worldwide17.earthquakewarning networkis already in operation and has helped to prepare for the18.great destructionthatmight otherwise have been totally unexpected.It is doubtful that manwill ever19.be able to controlearthquakes, but ashow andwhyearthqu

7、akes happen become better understood, man will become more and more able to20.deal withthem.Part B : Listening Comprehension1. StatementsDirections : 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

8、 paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Now let's begin with questio

9、n number one.If you d had your credit card, you would have paid by credit card.1. (A) If you could have paid by credit card, you would have brought the card.(B) You didn't bring your credit so you couldntpay by credit card.(C) After you check your card, you will buy the card.(D) You will use the

10、 credit card to buy something.It took me less time than usual to complete my psychology assignment.2. (A) I finished this assignment rather quickly.(B) I seldom spend much time on psychology.(C) The assignment was unusually long.(D) Usually psychology is the last assignment I complete. Not only did

11、I forget my air ticket, but also I forgot my passport.3. (A) I forgot my plane ticket as well as my passport(B) Luckily I brought my ticket with me.(C) I thought my passport was my identity.(D) I didn tknow I needed a passport.It seems as if they d known each other for years instead of just two hour

12、s.4. (A) They haven tseen each other for a while.(B) The met two hours ago(C) They hardly know anything about each other.(D) They ve been friendly for a long time.Because Marry was accepted by the State University, her brother Tom applied there too.5. (A) Marry and Tom were accepted at the State uni

13、versity.(B) Neither Marry nor Tom was interested in attending the State University.(C) Tom did not want to go to the State University because Marry is there.(D) Neither Marry nor Tom was interested in attending the State University.(D) Tom applied to the State University because Marry was accepted t

14、here.6. (A) Textbooks on Applied Psychology are being sold outside the bookstore.(B) There are no Applied Psychology books in the bookstore.(C) The bookstore has only one or two textbooks on Applied Psychology.(D) Bookstore selling Applied Psychology dontopen until one or two o clock.Jack wanted a l

15、aptop computer, but got a desktop instead.7. (A) Jack wanted to repair the computer but got a new on instead.(B) After buying the laptop, Jack also bought a desktop.(C) Jack bought a desktop, though hed planned to by a laptop.(D) Jack bought two computers.I must have left my glasses at home, because

16、 I can't find it anywhere.8. (A) I didn thave to look for my glasses.(B) I left home for the school early today.(C) I found my glasses in my classroom(D) I forgot to bring my glasses.After we have the classroom decorated, well hold a party.9. (A) We have to go to a party after work.(B) We went t

17、o a huge party after the classroom was decorated.(C) After someone decorates the house for us, we ll hold a party.(D) After we decorate the house for ourselves, we ll hold a party.John studies harder than Billy, but for some reason Billy gets higher marks on the exams.10. (A) Billy gets better grade

18、s on the exams because he studies harder.(B) Johns exams are harder than Billy s(C) Billy doesn tstudy as hard as John.(D) John Studies harder and gets better grades.I. Talks and ConversationsDirections : In this part of the test, you -will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of t

19、hese, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully, because you will hear the talk or conversation and the questions only once. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the correspond

20、ing space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Guide:Andrew:James:Guide:Andrew:James:Andrew:James:Guide:We are now approaching the famous Statue of Liberty, which has welcomed visitors to New York Harbor since 1886.Wow! Look at it.Incredible isnt it?The statute was given to the United States by the people of Fran

21、ce. It was designed by the French sculptor Bartholdi.It s really huge. Do we get to go inside?Of course. We can climb the stairs all the way up to the crown.Stairs? There s no elevator?Not to the top. But it's just 142 steps.Let me tell youa littlemore aboutthe statuebefore you climb to the top.

22、 In caseyour are wondering what is the statue is made of, it has a framework inside thatsmade ofiron;the outer skin ismade of copper. The copper skin is only2.4millimetersthick. Thesupportingframeworkinside the statue is what holdsthewhole thing together.The Statue of Liberty is a major tourist attr

23、action, and every year about two million people from all over the world come here to visit it.Questions 11-14Since when has the Statue of Liberty been in New York Harbor?11. (A) 1886.(B) 1816.(C) 1866.(D) 1868Where was the designer of the Statue of Liberty From?12.(A) USA(B) New York(C) France(D) UK

24、What is the Statue of Liberty made of?13.(A) Iron(B) Copper(C) Marble(D) StoneHow many people visit statue every year?14.(A) 2,000,000,000(B) 2,000,000(C) 200,000(D) 20,000Questions 15-18Today, college students in the United States use more than just books, paper, and pens tohelpthem succeed in scho

25、ol. They now take advantage of some of the most recent advances in technology to help them successfully finish their education.Internet access is a good example. When students study late into the night, they can tgo to the library. Todays students, however, can do research on the Internet, which giv

26、es them up-to-date information that a library can tprovide. Indeed, some universities are now offering classes through the Internet. This helps people who otherwise would not be able to go to classes. Electronic mail also provides students with an easier way to stay in touch with family and friends

27、living far away.Pagers and portable phones are another example. Students today are busy with more than just getting an education. Many have jobs. Some already have families. Going to classes makes them feel cut off. A pager or portable phone, however, allows them to be easily contacted by others. Th

28、is means they no longer feel stress. These communication tools also give students instant access to the outside world. Since more students are going to college who are not longer between the ages of 18 to 22, these tools are more commonly seen on campus. For these students, who are parents, grandpar

29、ents, or businesspeople, such tools are necessity. College students of the more traditional age find them useful too. They feel safe knowing they can easily call for help when they are in trouble. There is no doubt that students in America will become more and more electronically connected in the fu

30、ture.Because of the recent advances in technology what can the American students do now?15. (A) Find information that is not in the library(B) Stop using books, paper and pens.(C) Study at the library more often than before(D) Now borrow books from the library over the internet.What is the advantage

31、 of university classes taught through the Internet?16.(A) Appeal to people who don't have computers.(B) Are useful for people who cantgo to classes.(C) Keep students in touch with their family(D) No longer require human teachers.What can make students today feel free from stress?17.(A) Pagers(B)

32、 Portable phone(C) Internet(D) Both A and BWhich of the following statements is true?18. (A) Students feel lonelier now as a result of using computers.(B) Pagers and portable phones offer students quick access to the Internet.(C) Most college classes are now taken through the Internet.(D) Students u

33、se electronic tools for both educational and other reason.Questions 19-22Black is the color of mourning. Red symbolizes danger, violence, or bloodshed. If you are afraid,you're yellow. None of these sayings is true outside the English-speaking world. In China and Koreawhite is the color of mourn

34、ing. In Russia red stands for beauty and life. In Italy and Germany you reyellow with anger, not with fear.It is not necessary to leave our own language area to find color contradictions. A redcap in theUnited States is a porter in a station; In Britain a redcap is a militarypoliceman. Both names ar

35、elogical, because both men wear red caps. Likewise, the British equivalent of an American white-collarworker is sometimes called a black0coated worker.We needn event cross an oceantohave logical color distinctions.Would you ratherbered-blooded or a blue-blooded? The firstisliteral, and so is the sec

36、ond ifwe trace is origin.Theexpression, which is now international,comes from Spain, where some nobleCastilian familiesasserted they had sangre azul, meaning that they had no Moorish or Jewish blood. But why“ blue ”blood? Because the veins stand out when their possessor is fair-skinned.What does red

37、 symbolize in Russia?19. (A) Beauty and life(B) Danger(C) Violence(D) Bloodshed20. (A) Red(B) Black(C) Yellow(D) Brown21. (A) Britain(B) Italy and German(C) Spain(D) China and Korea22. (A) Meaning of“ blueblood ” is not literal.(B) The meaning attached to certain colors.(C) Meanings of colors have l

38、ong history.(D) Meanings of colors remain the same in the English-speaking world.Questions 23-26Susan:Hurry up Sam. We ll be late for the wedding.Sam:Take it easy. We won t be late. The wedding doesn't start until nine o clock. We stminutes. Are you ready? Buckle your seatbelt. Here we go now.Su

39、san:I am very excited. Mary must be looking really great today. We haven t seen for quite atime.Sam:Yes, you re right. The last time we saw her was at Peter s Christmas party. Thatago.Susan:Oh look, over there, someone s had an accident.Sam:Yes, you re right. I hope it not serious. That s a dangerou

40、s corner. I had an accident mysethere.Susan:Really? Was it serious?Sam:It was last year. Right after my family moved here. I borrowed my father s car to goparty. I came back with some friends and I hit another car on this corner.Susan:How did it happen?Sam:I was driving along St. Johnnds Road,asIapp

41、roached the junction with Lavender Hill,the light turned, but I didn t see it in time. It was training hard, the road was wet and I wasunable to stop. I drove into the side of a car going up Lavender Hill. Luckily,I was onlygoing about 10mph.Susan:Oh dear. Were you OK?SamYes, but the front of my fat

42、her s car was badly damaged, and the driver of the car I hit wassent to the hospital.SusanOh my god. That must have been a terrible experience.Sam:Yes, it was.Where is this conversation probably talking place?23. (A) In a car(B) At a wedding party(C) At a Christmas party(D) At home24. (A) 9:00(B) 9:

43、25(C) 8:35(D) 8:2525. (A) It was raining(B) The road was wet(C) I did n t see the light.(D) All above26. (A) OK(B) Was sent to the hospital(C) Was badly damaged(D) Totally brokenQuestions 27-30Nonverbal communication has to do with gesture, movements and closeness of two people when they are talking

44、. The scientists say that these gestures, movements, and so forth have the meaning our words do not carry.For example, the physical distance between two speakers can be important. North Americansoften complain that South America ns are being“ pushy ” because they tend to stand close to the NorthAmer

45、ican when speaking, whereas the South American often considers the North American to be“ cold ” or “ distant ” because he keeps a greater distance between himself and the personkinghe is speato. In the Middle East it is considered flirtatious for a woman to allow a man to look her in the eye.This “

46、eyecontact”provides another example of what we recallingnonverbal communication.Asocial psychologist has observed that there is more eye contact between people who like each other than there is person whom you are speaking to looks at you eyes indicates the amount of interest he has in you rather th

47、an the amount of interest he has in the thing you are talking about.On the other hand, too long a gaze can be discomfiting.Most people become uncomfortablewhen they are stared at. The eyes apparently play a great part in nonverbal communication. Frequently looking down can indicate humility, or emba

48、rrassment, or even boredom or dislike. Genuine warmth or interest can often be seen in the eyes. One scientist suggests that pleasant, satisfying experiencestend to make the pupils of the eyes grow larger. Sometimes when we feel that a person is being“ warm” or“ friendly” it is possible thatreacting

49、weareto a form of nonverbal communication - hisopened pupils.We do not always consider a smile to be a sign of friendliness. Some one who is always smiling,and with little apparent reason, often makes us feel uneasy.Keep in mind what we ve saidabout nonverbal communication, and the next timeyou re a

50、t aparty try to notice which persons seem to draw close together when speaking - which persons seemto try to stay further apart or even to avoid each other. You may find this silent language, which we vecalled nonverbal communication, very interesting and even fascinating.Which of the following is N

51、OT nonverbal communication?27. (A) Gestures(B) Body movements(C) Writings(D) Eye contact28. (A) Talk loudly(B) Be close to each other(C) Keep a certain distance between them(D) Push each other29. (A) Satisfaction(B) Boredom(C) Submissiveness(D) Embarrassment30. (A) Smiling(B) Looking you in the eye(

52、C) Staring at you for long time(D) Does not use words to communicate with youPart C: Listening and Translation1. Sentence TranslationDirections : In this part of the test, you will hear 5 English sentences. You will hear the sentences only once. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into

53、Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.An expensive car speeding down the main street of a small town was soon overtaken by a young motorcycle policeman.(1) 一輛名車在一個(gè)小鎮(zhèn)的馬路上超速行駛,不久便被年青的巡警追上.Legendary actress Katherine Hepburn has died at the age of 96. Hepburn

54、holds the record for winning the most Oscars for Best Actress.(2) 具有傳奇色彩的女演員凱瑟琳赫本去世了 ,赫本保持了贏得奧斯卡最佳女主角的記錄 China expressed the hope that the talks about nuclear weapons control should be held recently.(3) 中方表達(dá)了希望核武器控制的會談在近期開始的愿望A quick-thinking 15-year-old boy used his cell phone camera to take pictures of a man who tried to kidnap him, leading to the man s arrest, police said.(4) 警方稱一個(gè)15 歲機(jī)智男孩利用他的手機(jī)拍下了一個(gè)試圖綁架他的