2004年3月翻译资格中级英语口译实务真题及答案

习题一2000 年3 月考题TRANSLATION TEST (1) (30 minutes)Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army. Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us the choice of brave resistance or the most abject submission. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or to die.Our own, our country‘s honor, calls upon us for a vigorous and manly e xertion; and if we now shamefully fail, we shall become infamous to the whole world. Let us then rely on the goodness of our cause, and the aid of the Supreme Being, in whose hands victory is, to animate and encourage us to great and noble actions. The eyes of all our countrymen are now upon us, and we shall have the blessings and praises, if happily we are the instruments of saving them from the tyranny meditated against them. Let us animate and encourage each other, and show the whole world that a free man contending for liberty on his own ground is superior to any slavish mercenary on earth.分析：① The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army.译文一：苍天之下，数/ 千百万我们的后代/ 尚未出生的人，命系/ 其命运将取决于我们这支军队的勇气和斗志/ 表现。

3月四日英语中级口译笔译答案及解析Spot dictation1. round flat cakes2. German immigrants3. their name4. claim5. clear answer6. great hit7. fast, practical and cheap 8. in the 1920 s 9. five cents each 10. drive-in restaurant 11. popular menu items 12. conquer13. hot-dog stand 14. sprang up15. sold twelve hamburgers 16. US culture 17. sixty percent 18. seven percent19. according to the times 20. a fish burger statements1-5 ACBDB6-10 ACBBBTalks and conversations:11-15. BADCD 16-20. ACCAB21-25. DBBDD 26-30. ABACDStudy skill1-5. DBCBC 6-10. BCBCD11-15. ABACC 16-20. CDDAD21-25. CCCDA 26-30 BADBB.Spot dictationYou might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totally true. These round flatcakes (1)，or patties actually came from Germany in the middle of the 19th century. They were brought to theUnited States by German immigrants (2) who came from the city of Hamburg. That is why their name (3) wasHamburger Stake.However, people in other places claim (4) that they invented the hamburger. Perhaps we'll never have a clearanswer.(5) But there is no question that the hamburger was a great hit.(6) Why? Perhaps because at that time,industry was growing, and the kind of fast, practical and cheap (7) food was needed for workers.The hamburger became even more popular in the 1920 s (8) when the first chain of fast food restaurants wasstarted. This chain was called White Castle. It served tiny hamburgers that were sold for only 5 cents each. (9)Then, in the 1940 s there came the drive-in restaurant (10) where customers were served in their cars by waitersin uniform. And the hamburger was one of the most popular manual items. (11)By now, the hamburger was ready to conquer (12) the world. And this happened with McDonalds, which wasactually a hotdog stand (13) at first. But by the early 1950 s the hotdog was replaced by the hamburger.McDonalds and other fast food restaurants spring up (14) around the world throughout the west of the 20thcentury. McDonalds alone has sold 12 hamburgers (15) for every person in the world.The importance of the hamburger to US culture (16) remains significant. About 60% (17) of all sandwiches thatare eaten are hamburgers. According to some sources, 7% (18) of current workers in the Untied States had theirfirst job at McDonalds. But the face of the hamburger is changing according to the times. (19) Nowadays it ispossible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, a fish burger,(20) or a veggie burger.Listening translationSentence Translation1. Please hold my telephone calls and just take a message. I can call back later.I must have a little peace andquiet to concentrate on these figures.请别挂断我的电话，先留个言，我会回电。

2004年5月英语三级《口译实务》试题(录音材料)Part ⅠListen to the following dialogue and interpret it as required. After you hear a sentence or a short passage in Chinese, interpret it into English by speaking to the microphone. And after you hear an English sentence or a short passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal and stop it at the signal. You may take notes while you are listening. You will hear the dialogue only once.下面你将听到一段有关上海申办世博会的对话。

Reporter：Mr.V ice Minister, could you brief us on Shanghai's applying to host the 2010 World Exposition?王：实际上并不是上海在申办，而是中国政府在申办。

国际社会普遍认为世博会是经济，文化和科学领域内的奥林匹克。

世博会向各地人民提供一个相识，共享和交朋友的机会，在这里各种新思想和新概念得到传播，发展和应用，从而提高人民的生活水平。

Reporter：Then，do you think conditions are now ripe for China to apply?王：中国一直是在积极参与在世界各地举办的世博会的活动。

如今中国经济快速发展，我们申办不光是为了推动世博会的发展，也是为了促进中国人民和全世界人民的相互了解，增强合作和交流。

SECTION Ⅲ Reading Comprehension(40 minutes) Part A Directions: Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1. Text 1 Bum rate is the speed at which a startup business consumes money. My rate would be $ 50,000 a month when my new media company started. So, I began looking around for individuals who would be my first investors. “Angel money” it was called. But when I reviewed my list of acquaintances to find those who might be able to help, I found the number got small. With no other choices, I began meeting with the venture-capital companies. But I was warned they took a huge share of your company for the money they put in. And if you struggled, they could drop you cold. As I was searching for “angel money”, I started to build a team who trusted me even though I didn't have money for paychecks yet. Bill Becker was an expert in computer programming and image processing at a very famous Media Lab at M. I.T. With his arrival, my company suddenly had a major technology “guy” in-house. Katherine Henderson, a filmmaker and a former real-estate dealer, joined us as our director of market research. Steve White came on as operating officer. He had worked for the developer of a home-finance software, Quicken. We grabbed him. We had some really good people, but we still didn't have enough money. One night, my neighbor, Louise Johnson, came for a visit. She and I were only nodding acquaintances, but her boys and ours were constant companions. She ran a very good business at the time. Louise was brilliant and missed nothing. She had been watching my progress closely. She knew I was dying for money and I had prospects but could offer no guarantees of success. She told me that her attorney had talked to mine and the terms had been agreed upon. She handed me an envelope. Inside was a check for $ 500,000. I almost fell down. I heard her voice as if from heaven. “I have confidence in your plan,” she said. “You' 11 do well. You're going to work hard for it, but it' s satisfying when you build your own company.” Who would have thought I'd find an angel so close to home? There were no words sufficient for the moment. We just said good night. She left and I just stood there, completely humbled and completely committed. 46. For a newly-established business, bum rate refers to___________. [ A ] the salary it pays to its staff [ B ] the interest it pays to the bank [ C ] the way in which it raises capital [ D ] the speed at which it spends money 47. By "Angel money", the author refers to__________. [ A ] the money borrowed from banks [ B ] the money spent to promote sales [ C ] the money raised from close friends [ D ] the money needed to start a business 48. To get help from a venture-capital company, you may have to__________. [ A ] put up with unfair terms [ B ] change your business line [ C ] enlarge your business scope [ D ] let them operate your business 49. The author easily built a team for his company because__________. [ A ] they were underpaid at their previous jobs [ B ] they were turned down by other companies [ C ] they were confident of the author and his business [ D ] they were satisfied with the salaries in his company 50. Louise decided to lend money to the author because__________. [ A ] she wanted to join his company [ B ] she knew he would build a team [ C ] she knew his plan would succeed [ D ] she wanted to help promote his sales Text 2 Nearly all “speed reading” courses have a “pacing” element--some timing device which lets the student know how many words a minute he is reading. You can do this simply by looking at your watch every 5 or 10 minutes and noting down the page number you have reached. Check the average number of words per page for the particular book you are reading. How do you know when 5 minutes has passed on your watch if you are busy reading the book? Well, this is difficult at first. A friend can help by timing you over a set period, or you can read within hearing distance of a pub-lic clock which strikes the quarter hours. Pace yourself every three or four days, always with the same kind of easy, general interest books. You should soon notice your accustomed w. p.m. rate creeping up. Obviously there is little point in increasing your w. p. m. rate if you do not understand what you are reading. When you are consciously trying to increase your reading speed, stop after every chapter ( if you are reading a novel) or every section or group of ten or twelve pages ( if it is a text-book) and ask yourself a few questions about what you have been reading. If you find you have lost the thread of the story, or you cannot remember clearly the details of what was said, reread the section or chapter. You can also try “lightning speed” exercise from time to time. Take four or five pages of the general interest book you happen to be reading and read them as fast as you possibly can. Do not bother about whether you understand or not. Now go back and read them at what you feel to be your "normal" w. p. m. rate, the rate at which you can comfortably understand. After a ‘lightning speed' reading through (probably 600 w. p. m. ) you will usually find that your “normal” speed has increased-perhaps. by as much as 50-100 w. p.m. This is the technique sportsmen use when they usually run further in training than they will have to on the day of the big race. 51. According to the passage, a “pacing” device_________. [ A ]is used to time student' s reading speed [ B ]is. not used in most, speed reading courses [ C ] is used as .an aid to vocabulary learning [ D ] should be used whenever we read alone 52. In speed reading, looking at your watch every 5 or 10 minutes_________. [ A ] avoids the need for reading faster [ B ] is not the same as pacing [ C ] may seem unworkable at first [ D ] helps you to remember your page number 53. When you are reading a novel, you should check your understanding of the content after_______. [ A ] every chapter [ B ] every section [ C ] every four or five pages [ D ] every ten or twelve pages 54. The purpose of the “lightning speed” exercise is to_________. [ A ] increase your speed by scanning the text first [ B ] test your maximum reading speed [ C ] help you understand more of the content of the book [ D ] enable you to win reading races against your friends 55. The best title for this passage would be_________. [ A ] Hints for Successful Reading [ B ] Hints for Speed Reading [ C ] Effective Reading [ D ] Lightning Speed Exercises。

2000.3Information and communications are central to modern society and organizations. Oneapproach to understand the working environment is to consider an organization as acommunications system. An organization that has open lines of communication with valid,honest information going up, down, and throughout the organization will be much more effectiveand a much better place to work than the organization that attempts to restrict the flow ofinformation or distort and deceive. When leadership attempts to keep workers in the dark,workers tend to become distrustful. This undermines their cooperation. It is easy to understand the value and importance of open, honest communications and validinformation. Yet, few organizations are able to function in this manner. In the long run, poorcommunication will undermine the entire organization. Restricting communication anddistorting information aresymptoms of short-range thinking. We must avoid these stupid,short-sighted traps and constantly strive for and open communications system with objectiveinformation.信息和交流对现代社会和机构是非常重要的。

2003年3月如果发生可怕的通货紧缩即价格的全面下降，则其原因与美国紧密相关，但欧洲和日本也难逃其咎。

美国具有投机性质的经济繁荣不可避免会崩溃，但是如果其他经济强国能够健康发展的话，美国经济的衰落本不会有这样巨大的破坏作用。

这些国家日益扩大的经济需求，本来可能有助于美国和巴西、南韩等所谓的新兴市场经济国家。

可问题是，这些国家的经济状况也远非理想。

如果世界上三大经济体同时遭受经济衰退，通货紧缩就可能出现。

价格之所以下降，是因为全球范围内，需求太小，供给太多—从钢材到鞋子，莫不如此。

日本的诸多问题广为人知，银行坏账肆虐。

但起码在美国，不太为人所知的是，欧洲的种种问题主要来源于德国。

如同日本是亚洲“病夫”一样，德国可谓欧洲“病夫”。

仅仅15年前，这些国家还跃跃欲试，准备领导世界经济，今天却已沦为巨大的拖累。

2003年9月二战开始以来，各大高校规模扩大，本科毕业生和博士毕业生人数激增。

这些，催生了一大批技术人员、助理人员、撰稿人、符号编制人员、调研人员和政策献言人。

现在他们在各类组织中，受雇于精明能干之士。

这些人，因为与符号和观念打交道，而被称之为知识分子。

他们已经完全像工程技术人员一样，职业化了。

但与工程技术人员不一样的是，这些职业知识分子无须从事繁重的日常例行工作—他们仅承担少量教学工作，同时享受政府及各类基金会科研拨款和津贴。

教授的课题预算是其在高校内赖以独立的首要经济基础。

课题预算使得研究生得以存在，并使得高校具有资金偿还能力，因为从每项课题预算中，高校都要抽取一定百分比的管理费。

不管是来自政府还是商界，课题经费的主要特征都是，它是以合约为基础的，不同课题立有不同合约。

因此，科研人员的独立性取决于他是否有能力获取一系列合约。

获取合约的能力是职业知识分子的一种真正才能。

2004年3月八年来，密歇根州州立大学的学生都是直接从联邦政府贷得学费的。

但去年春天，学校有关负责人取消了这一措施，转而与私营贷款业者和一家州立机构签订合约。

2004年9月中级口译笔试题目参考答案Part A: Spot DictationTravelling by air is one of the major conveniences of modern times. So last summer when we planned a holiday abroad, we decided to take advantage of such a modern, convenient means of transportation (1).We began preparations for our trip early by calling the airline and making a reservation (2).A few days later we received our tickets telling us our flight number and the times of departure(3) from our city and arrival at our destination. We were advised to arrive at the airline terminal an hour before takeoff in order to check in (4) for our flight, receive our seat assignments (5), and check our baggage. It is important not to be late, or you might miss the flight. On the day of the flight, we went to the ticket counter(6) where we were directed to the waiting area(7) of the gate from which the airplane would depart. As we entered this area we were checked through security system (8). While we were waiting, I noticed how busy everyone was. The mechanics (9) were checking the plane for last minute repairs, and a large truck was fueling the plane with gasoline to make it ready for take-off(10).When our flight was called we boarded the airplane(11). We were pleasantly greeted by the flight attendants and offered newspapers and magazines (12), drinks and food. The weather was good, and there was no air turbulence (13) to cause us worry or discomfort. Although our flight was trouble-free(14), during the holidays air travel becomes more hectic. Often airlines sell too many tickets for a flight and are then overbooked (15). Some unlucky passengers will be bumped and asked to reschedule(16) on a later flight. Bad weather might also cause a later takeoff, and this delay often results in missed connections (17) at the next stop. One of the most annoying aspects of air travel at holiday season is the possibility of losing your luggage(18). I always try to carry with me enough clothing(19) for several days. On the whole, however, traveling by air is worth the expense(20). It is fast, safe, and usually reliable.Part B: Listening ComprehensionThe chairman was supposed to turn up half an hour ago to preside over the board meeting. Maybe someone should give him a ring.1. (A) We can meet the chairman later.(B) The chairman rang to say that he would be late.(C) We'd better telephone the chairman now.(D) The chairman turned up half an hour earlier for the board meeting.After considering and interviewing that dozen or so short-listed candidates, I’ve selected Mr. Johnson to assume the position of the accounting manager for our downtown branch.2. (A) I am considering Mr. Johnson for the job of accounting manager.(B) I have decided that Mr. Johnson be the branch's accounting manager.(C) Mr. Johnson is interviewing short-listed candidates I have selected for him.(D) Mr. Johnson is eager to take to position although he is not qualified for it.Please don’t get annoyed over what I said now, I’m just anxious for the delay. In no way do I blame you for what happened. You have tried your best.3. (A) I do not weight very much.(B) It was not your fault.(C) This is no way explains the event.(D) The flame of that fire is too high.I didn’t want to discourage Charlie from doing his research project. But as far as I know, his approaches are the same as those by our rival companies.4. (A) I want Charlie to discontinue his research project.(B) Charlie should be encouraged to work on his research project.(C) It was an honor to be able to do the research project with Charlie.(D) Charlie has a lot of courage to take on such a large research project.Thanks to the testimony of health food experts and a number of doctors, the sales of Vitamin E have doubled in the past five years.5. (A) Health food experts and doctors have been testifying against the increased sales of Vitamin E.(B) Thanks to the lies of health food experts and some doctors, the sales of Vitamin E have doubled over the past five months.(C) The claims of health food experts and some doctors will help increase the sales of Vitamin E in the next five years.(D) The increased sales of Vitamin E are due to the favorable statements from health food experts and doctors.Your visa expires in September, but don’t worry, you’re eligible to get a 3-month extension if you apply for it 6 weeks earlier.6. (A) Our foreign experts will arrive in September to teach a three-month extension course.(B) If you have a three-month extension education, you may apply for the position.(C) Your visa will expire three weeks later, so you are not eligible for an extension.(D) Your may get an extension of your visa if you apply in due time.Come on! Let’s read this article. It says that the scientists have been trying unsuccessfully for 2 centuries to develop an effective cure fo r the common flu. Isn’t that amazing?7. (A) The speaker is surprised at the difficulty in developing a treatment for the common cold.(B) The speaker is watching a TV program about the development of science and technology in the last two centuries.(C) It took scientists two hundred years to develop an effective cure for the common flu.(D) Scientists gave up efforts in developing a drug to treat the common cold after two hundred years of experiment.To be qualified for an on-campus apartment, you must be a graduate student at this university, and you must have a total income of less than $1,700 per month.8. (A) Graduate students may apply for working on campus, if they are married and unable to pay for their school tuition.(B) The university offers on-campus housing to graduate students, if they can meet certain requirements.(C) If both of you register for this graduate course, you may choose to live in an on-campus apartment for less than 1700 dollars a month.(D) We charge 1700 dollars a month for the MBA course, which includes the provision of atwo-bedroom on-campus apartment.In cities all over the United States, workers spend several hours a day in cars crowding along in traffic to get to offices many miles from home. They experience stress, waste of time, and parking.9. (A) Employees very much enjoy their trip to work.(B) Employees try to cry out to deal with their stress at work.(C) Employees have to commute a long way to work.(D) Employees prefer to live in the suburbs of most US cities.As is stipulated (regulated) in our contract, the microwave ovens must be delivered within 14 days after it has been signed by both parties.10. (A) The ovens should be dispatched in no longer than two weeks.(B) The ovens should have been returned two weeks ago.(C) The ovens will be brought back for maintenance in 14 days.(D) The ovens have not been assembled until after 14 days.2. Talks and ConversationsQuestions 11-14As the conversation began, what was the woman going to do?11. (A) Make some more coffee.(B) Leave for town.(C) Read a newspaper.(D) Offer chocolate biscuits.According to the man, what happened at the new comprehensive school the previous week?12. (A) A boy was given a good beating.(B) A man with a knife was killed.(C) Some boys set up their own business.(D) Someone was attacked with a knife.What does the newspaper editorial say about corporal punishment?13. (A) It should be abolished.(B) It is no longer effective.(C) It is more time-consuming.(D) It should be reintroduced.Why does the woman want to make a phone call?14. (A) She needs to cancel an appointment.(B) She intends to dine with Mrs. Brown.(C) She plans to call a taxi.(D) She does not believe what the man has said.Questions 15-18According to the talk, what job does a British girl least likely to go into?15. (A) Secretary work.(B) Sales.(C) Domestic service.(D) Language teaching.What are the dailies employed by British families?16. (A) People who come in to collect bills every weekend.(B) People employed to do housework during the week.(C) People who give help to foreign students daily.(D) People attending language courses once a week.Which of the following is NOT true about the au pair girl in her employer’s family?17. (A) She takes care of the children.(B) She helps clean the house.(C) She lives as one member of the family.(D) She pays for her meals and accommodation.What is the main reason for an au pair girl to choose to live in a British family?18. (A) She wants to be in Britain to learn English.(B) She enjoys British foods and fruits very much.(C) She thinks that a British family is safer and more convenient.(D) She does not like to live on a British university campus.Questions 19-22What did the man take his car to Samson’s garage?19. (A) Because he was worried about the rattling noise from his car.(B) Because he was sure that he would not be overcharged for the repair.(C) Because he had found a loose wire and other things that needed replacing.(D) Because he had made a bargain with the proprietor of the garage.How did the man and his wife go to Cambridge the day before?20. (A) In a rented car.(B) In his wife's car.(C) In his own car.(D) In Sampson's car.What does the man think of the garages these days?21. (A) They are all efficient.(B) They are all expensive.(C) They are deceptive and dishonest.(D) They are unfriendly toward car-owners.Which of the following is true about the garage in Briton, according to the woman?22. (A) They refuse to be members of the trade union.(B) They seldom offer emergency repairs to car-owners.(C) They would not allow car-owners to stand by and watch.(D) They cannot do a good job when the car-owner is in the shop. Questions 23-26What was Yang Jin Ban in the late 19th century? (Pidgin English)23. (A) A wide road built by the Chinese government.(B) A British concession in Shanghai.(C) The original name for the Yangtze River.(D) A small river parallel to the city wall.According to the man, what did the British merchants do in Shanghai during the Qing Dynasty?24. (A) They set up concessions along some of the rivers.(B) They sold imported fruits to local people.(C) They built toll bridges across the rivers.(D) They ruled the area according to European traditions.Why was Yang Jing Ban a direct frontier between the Chinese and the westerners?25. (A) Because it was a river of strategic importance for military maneuvers.(B) Because it was located between concessions and Chinese-run areas.(C) Because there was many commercial buildings on either side of its banks.(D) Because it was so deep that the foreign cargo ships could go up to unload.For what purpose did the local people use Yang Jin Bang English?26. (A) To purchase something from their fellow countrymen.(B) To bargain with native small-business people.(C) To draft contracts or documents for European merchants.(D) To communicate with people from European countries.Questions 27-30What happened to the woman last night?27. (A) Some thieves broke into her house.(B) She had an accident during her night shift.(C) Her car broke down and she had to walk home.(D) She had valuable things stolen while she was away on duty.As far as the woman could tell, what had been moved by the thieves?28. (A) The two watches and a few earrings.(B) Her car in front of the window.(C) The Japanese-styled box on the dressing table.(D) The stereo system and the television set in the lounge.Where did the woman keep her check-book?29. (A) In her purse.(B) In her car.(C) In her desk.(D) In her dressing table.According to the woman, why did the thieves leave the house empty-handed?30. (A) Because they couldn’t find any cash.(B) Because they saw the woman drive back.(C) Because they planned to be in and out very quickly.(D) Because they noticed that the woman had only a black-and-white TV set.Listening and Translation:Sentences:If we interest children, they learn much better, therefore, we have set up a natural science club. Many children stay behind after school to join the club activities.At present, the company is having 70% of its employees involved outside Europe. Now, that, in itself, gives you the indication of how international our company has become.Our products are mainly for exports to North America, Southeast Asia, and North Europe. So we are seeking overseas partners and hoping to set up more agencies abroad.People feel good when they have a rising standard of living with low taxation, when public services are comprehensive and efficient, and infrastructure well-maintained.Working together, our people have done well. Our economy is breaking records, with more than 22 million new jobs and lowest unemployment in 30 years.Passages:My grandfather was a farmer with no aspiration for fashions. He married at the age of 20, and went into business for himself in 1936. With a loan from a local bank, he bought a small piece of land and started to raise hens, vegetables and such fresh foods as plums and strawberries. He sold the eggs, the vegetables and foods to the local grocers. It was hard labor. He did his work mostly with his hands, and it afforded him a very meagre living.In America, shopping malls are designed only for one thing: encouraging people to buy, buy and buy. In the shopping mall, big department stores are usually kept well apart because they are the major attractions that encourage people to come. Stores selling the same items are also kept far apart so that everyone who is comparing the prices has to go past as many other stores as possible. After all, up to 60% of all items bought in malls are purchased on impulse.中级口译试卷十六（2004.9）Sections 1Part A1. means of transportation2. making the reservation3. time of departure4. check in5. seat assignments6. ticket counter7. waiting area 8. through security system9. mechanics 10. ready for take off11. boarded the airplane 12. newspapers and magazines13. air turbulence 14. trouble-free15. overbooked 16. asked to reschedule17. results in missed connections 18. losing your luggage19. enough clothing20. worth the expensePart B1. C2. B3. B4. A5. D6. D7. A8. B9. C 10. A11. B 12. D 13. D 14. A 15. C 16. B 17. D 18. A 19. A 20. C 21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. C 30. B Part CSentence TranslationIf we interest children, they learn much better, therefore, we have set up a natural science club. Many children stay behind after school to join the club activities.At present, the company is having 70% of its employees involved outside Europe. Now, that, in itself, gives you the indication of how international our company has become.Our products are mainly for exports to North America, Southeast Asia, and North Europe. So we are seeking overseas partners and hoping to set up more agencies abroad.People feel good when they have a rising standard of living with low taxation, when public services are comprehensive and efficient, and infrastructure well-maintained.Working together, our people have done well. Our economy is breaking records, with more than 22 million new jobs and lowest unemployment in 30 years.Passage Translation.My grandfather was a farmer with no aspiration for fashions. He married at the age of 20, and went into business for himself in 1936. With a loan from a local bank, he bought a small piece of land and started to raise hens, vegetables and such fresh foods as plums and strawberries. He sold the eggs, the vegetables and foods to the local grocers. It was hard labor. He did his work mostly with his hands, and it afforded him a very meagre living.In America, shopping malls are designed only for one thing: encouraging people to buy, buy and buy. In the shopping mall, big department stores are usually kept well apart because they are the major attractions that encourage people to come. Stores selling the same items are also kept far apart so that everyone who is comparing the prices has to go past as many other stores as possible. After all, up to 60% of all items bought in malls are purchased on impulse.Section 21. B2. D3. C4. D5. C6. C7. D8. D9. B 10. A11. A 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. B 16. C 17. A 18. A 19. B 20. C 21. D 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. B Section 3我们作为个人和一个国家（民族），其特性表现为我们所做的选择，而且还常常表现为我们不想/避免做出的艰难决定（来确定的）。

Dolphins, like whales, must surface to breathe air through a blowhole on top of their heads. Dolphins are social animals and love company. Many of them, in fact, even enj oy being around humans. It is not uncommon to hear of dolphins giving rides through the water to humans.In addition to being playful, dolphins are helpful to men. For example, as 400 B. C. the Greek poet Arion was saved from drowning by a dolphin. From then until now, dolphins have been helping swimmers who are in trouble. Swimmers, however, are not the only humans they help. In some parts of the world, they can be counted on to help men catch fish.Moreover, dolphins are very intelligent. A dolphin's brain resembles a human brain, but it is larger. Consequently, some people claim that dolphins are really smarter than men. Of course, there is no way of proving this point. Brain size is not an absolute measure of intelligence. Furthermore, measuring dolphins' intelligence in other ways is not possible since men cannot fully communicate with them. Apparently, however, dolphins communicate with each other. At any rate, they make whistling, clicking and buzzing sounds which seem to be at least a form of language. So far, however, men have not been able to figure out the communication code the dolphins use.每年春季，数以万计的中外客商云集申城，参加一年一度的华东出口品交易会。

英译中The shape of the world is changing almost as dramatically as this city's skyline. Today the cold war is over. The risk of the global nuclear conflict has been greatly reduced and the free flow of goods and ideas is bringing to life the concept of a global village. But just as all nations can benefit from the promise of this new world, no nation is immune to its perils. We all have a stake in building peace and prosperity, and in confronting threats that respects no borders—terrorism and drug trafficking, disease and environmental destruction. To meet these challenges most effectively, China and the United States must act in concert. Some argue that with the Cold War's end, the strategic importance of the US-China relationship has diminished. I believe they have it exactly backwards. As a new century begins, the importance of strengthening the ties between the United States and China will grow even greater.【参考译文】世界的面貌正在发生引人注目的变化，其变化之快几乎就象这座城市德空中轮廓。

中口翻译真题 2004-201004年9月英译中As individuals and as a nation, we're defined by the choices we make. And too often, by the tough decisions we avoid. Most of us have avoided even thinking about how our rapidly growing population is affecting our quality of life and shaping our society.Our population has more than doubled since World War II, and at this rate, we could be on our way to 1 billion people living in the United States by the end of the century. Our population growth, driven in part by unchecked immigration, is already straining our healthcare and educational systems and, less noticeably — but far more important — putting a heavy burden on our natural resources.All these pressures on our resources will only worsen unless our leaders begin a national dialogue on the future of this country and start making the tough choices. Politicians are avoiding debate on these issues because they are the most difficult ones to confront. In campaign debating, these are wedge issues. But failure to come to terms with them will drive a wedge between all of us and a prosperous, healthy future for this country.【参考译文】无论是个人还是国家，我们的特性体现在我们所做的抉择中，而且常常体现在我们避免做出的艰难抉择中。

第三部分阅读理解 Pan A Textl 参考译⽂ “燃烧速率”是指⼀家刚起步的公司花钱的速度. 当我的新媒体公司刚创⽴的时候燃烧速率是每个⽉50，000美元. 因此，我开始四下寻找可能成为我的第⼀批投资者，得到的投资被称为“赞助资⾦”. 但是当我考虑在我认识的⼈中有谁能帮我时，我发现寥寥⽆⼏. 在别⽆选择的情况下. 我开始接触风险投资公司. 但是有⼈警告我说这类投资公司会因为他们投⼊的资⾦⽽抽⾛公司的很⼤⼀部分股份. ⽽且如果你表⽰反对，他们会⽴刻把你扔在⼀边不予理睬. 在我寻找“赞助资⾦”的同时我开始建⽴⾃⼰的团队. 团队⾥的每⼀个⼈都信任我，即使是我没钱给他们发薪⽔. ⽐尔?贝克是⿇省理⼯⼀个⾮常出名的媒体实验室的电脑程序和图像处理专家. 他的到来使公司内部⼀下⼦便有了⼀名技术⾻⼲. 凯瑟琳—汉德森是⼀个电影制⽚⼈，曾是⼀名地产商. 她也加⼊了我们的团队，成为公司的市场研发主管. 史蒂芬—怀特也加⼊进来成为执⾏官. 他之前⼀直为家庭财务软件开发商Quicken⼯作. 我们把他挖了过来. 我们有很棒的员⼯，但是我们的钱不够. ⼀天晚上，我的邻居露易丝?强森来访. 她和我只有点头之交，但是她的⼉⼦和我的⼉⼦却是天天在⼀起的伙伴. 那时她的事业正如⽕如荼. 露易丝很聪明，并且不会错过任何机会. 她⼀直在密切关注我的公司. 她知道我⾮常需要钱，⽽且还知道我很有希望，但是不能保证⼀定能成功. 她告诉我说她的律师已经和我的律师谈过了，并且达成了共识. 她递给我⼀个信封，⾥⾯是⼀张50万美元的⽀票. 我差点倒下，我听着她讲话，那声⾳就像来⾃天堂. “我对你的计划有信⼼，”她说.“你会做得很好. 你得为之努⼒奋⽃，但是建⽴⾃⼰的公司是⼀件很令⼈满⾜的事情.” 谁会想到我会在家门⼝找到赞助⼈? 此刻，说什么都显得不⾜. 我们只是道了晚安. 她离开之后我站在那⾥，充满了谦卑和诚恳. 46．D 【精析】细节题. 本题答案在⽂章第⼀段第⼀句话. 47．D 【精析】推理题.“angel money”出现在⽂章第⼀段第四句. 由其前⾯的⼀句话可知这笔钱是第⼀批投资商投⼊的资⾦，此时公司刚刚成⽴，从⽽可判断“angel money”是⽤来创业的. 故选D. 48．A 【精析】推理题. 从⽂章第⼆段第⼆句话“…they took a huge share of your company for the money they put in．”可知，投资公司会拿⾛公司相当⼤的⼀部分股份，这种交易当然是不公平的. 故选A. 49．C 【精析】推理题. 本题答案在第三段. 作者说团队⾥每⼀个⼈都很信任他，即使⾃⼰没有钱可以付给他们⼯资. 由此可见，团队成员都对作者及其创办的公司很有信⼼，不然不会不计后果地给他做事. 故选C. 50．C 【精析】细节题. ⽂章倒数第五段说“She knew 1 was dying for money and I had prospects．．．可知，露易丝认为作者的公司很有希望. 故选C. Text 2 参考译⽂ ⼏乎所有的“快速阅读”课程都有“计划进度”这⼀部分—⼀指设定时间以使学⽣知道⾃⼰每分钟看了多少字. 你⾃⼰也可以做到这点，只需要每隔5分钟或10分钟看⼀下⼿表，然后记下你读到的页码. 查⼀下你所读的书平均每页有多少字. 在你忙于看书的时候怎么知道5分钟已经过去了呢? 开始是很难. 你可以叫⼀个朋友在设定的时间提醒你，有些公共⼤钟每到整刻都会敲响，你可在能够听到钟声的范围内看书. 每三、四天给⾃⼰定⼀个“进度计划”，每次都看同种类的通俗易懂的书. 你很快会发现⾃⼰惯常的字／每分钟速率在不断上升. 显然，如果你不明⽩⾃⼰在读什么的话，提⾼阅读速度也就没有意义. 当你有意识地试着提⾼阅读速度的时候，读完⼀章(如果你读的是⼩说)，⼀节或者10到20页(如果你读的是课本)停下来问⾃⼰⼏个关于所读内容的问题. 如果你发现⾃⼰已经忘记了故事的主线或者不能清楚记得细节，那么把这⼀章或这⼀节再读⼀遍. 你还可以时不时地尝试⼀下“闪电速度”练习. 在你正在看的符合⼤众趣味的书中选四或五页来看，能看多快就看多快. 不要在乎是否看得懂. 现在回过头去以你认为“正常”的速度来看那⼏页书，也就是以你能易于看懂的速度. 在⼀次“闪电速度”阅读之后(⼤概每分钟600字)，你通常会发现你的“正常速度”提⾼了——可能每分钟要提⾼50-100字. 运动员们也是⽤这种⽅法，他们通常在训练的时候跑的⽐参加⼤赛时跑的距离要远⼀些. 51．A 【精析】释义题. 本题答案可由⽂章第⼀句话得出. 破折号后⾯的句⼦解释了pacing device是⽤来测试学⽣阅读速度的. 故选A. 52．C 【精析】细节题. 由⽂章第⼀段第四句“How do you know when 5 minutes has passed on your watch if you ale busying reading the book? Well，this is difficult at first．”可知，刚开始的时候每5分钟或者lO分钟看⼀下表似乎不太现实. 故选C. 53．A 【精析】细节题. 由⽂章第⼆段第⼆句“．．．stop after every chap-ter(if you ale reading a novel)”可知，如果读的是⼩说的话应该在读完每⼀章后停⼀下. 故选A. 54．A 【精析】推理题. 解答本题关键在于理解⽂章第三段. 本段⾸先介绍了如何进⾏闪电阅读练习——⾸先速读，⽽后指出了其效果——正常阅读速度得到提⾼. 并提到运动员也常⽤类似⽅法来提⾼成绩.可见“lightning speed”是通过⾸先快速浏览⽂章来提⾼阅读速度. 55．B 【精析】主旨题.本⽂的主旨是“提⾼阅读速度”，⽂章谈论了“快速阅读”中时间设定及内容理解⽅⾯的问题，并推荐了⼀种练习⽅法——“闪电速度”，主要是围绕快速阅读⽽谈.与此有关的选项是B.。

(2004 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 DictationDirections: 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. What is a gesture? A gesture is a movement of the hand or body that expresses ______ (1) or intention. It is an action that sends a ______ (2) from one person to another. To become a gesture, an act has to be seen by someone else and has to ______ (3) some piece of information to them. There are some gestures, however, that have ______ (4) depending on when and where they are used. When an American wants to signal that something is OK, ______ (5), he raises his hand and makes a circle with his thumb and forefinger. This circle-sign has ______ (6) for him, and he might be surprised to ______ (7) that in other countries it can mean something very different. In Japan, for instance, it is the gesture for money. ______ (8), it means zero or worthless. Such differences can, of course, lead to ______ (9)when foreigners meet, But why is it that the same gesture basso many different meanings? When some people want to show that something is ______ (10), they make a sign to show they are holding ______ (11) between the tips of their thumb and forefinger. Many people from all over the world ______ (12) when emphasizing a certain point as they speak. The object they hold is ______ (13), and they simply perform the action of holding it. In this way, they ______ (14) with the thumb and forefinger. In America, this unconscious gesture grew into a ______ (15) meaning exactly right or perfect. This was how the ______ (16) was born. The Japanese sign for money comes from a completely different source. ______ (17), and coins are round. Therefore, making a ______ (18) came to .symbolize money. It is as simple as that. The French sign for nothing or worthless also ______ (19) a simple source. This time, however, the circle does not represent a coin, it only indicates nought. Nought means nothing, ______ (20).Part B: Listening ComprehensionDirections: 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 youhave heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. 1. (A) Doris pointed out where the key was. (B) Doris doesn't want to be appointed. (C) Doris is usually a punctual person. (D) Doris doesn't know she has an appointment. 2. (A) Even though the car arrived early, the meeting began late. (B) The meeting was postponed, although we set off early today. (C) We left early today for the meeting, but we were delayed. (D) We started our journey early, so we were early for the meeting. 3. (A) Three years later, the stock market crashed. (B) Half of the stocks in the market were devalued within five years. (C) About 50 % of rite products were more expensive than they had been 3 years before. (D) The country's GNP was reduced by nearly 50% in three years. 4. (A) Tony won't receive additional payment, no matter how hard he works. (B) Tony couldn't understand why his boss is not satisfied with his success (C) Tony is unable to meet his sales quota this year because of the extra load of work. (D) Tony is confident that his work will save the firm from bankruptcy. 5. (A) Everyone knew that Jennifer was the CEO's secretary in Detroit. (B) Jennifer didn't meet the well-known CEO from the headquarters, (C) The CEO was away to meet Jennifer in our headquarters in Detroit. (D) The Detroit headquarters had decided to appoint Jennifer to be a CEO. 6. (A) The manager has refused to see you off at the airport. (B) The manager will be dealing with something urgent in prison. (C) The manager will be attending a welcome party at the airport. (D) The manager has to cancel her previous arrangement. 7. (A) The director told the secretary to finish the survey report on time. (B) The director told the secretary to wind the clock in the office. (C) The director told the secretary to take the report home. (D) The director told the secretary not to rush for the survey report. 8. (A) We intend to withdraw fund on that project, for it is necessary to do so. (B) We should proceed with the project, although we have difficulties. (C) We decide to give up the project, so that we can work on a new one. (D) We have to reject the gift and continue to raise money for that project of ours. 9. (A) High productivity may have negative effects on our own existence. (B) More and better goods and services can raise our living standards. (C) The rising prices of goods and services may lead to the damage of our environment. (D) We should produce high-quality goods to protect our natural resources. 10. (A) After three years of hard work, I have been promoted to department head. (B) After years of work, I think I need to talk with someone about my career. (C) The department head has ruthlessly turned down my request for a salary raise. (D) The department head has postponed the promotion campaign for months.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 11-1411. (A) In her office. (B) In a cinema. (C) In her home. (D) In a restaurant. 12. (A) The assistant manager has made an appointment with her. (B) Mr. Brown is going to pay a visit to her house. (C) The man has been late for a couple of times. (D) She has to return home first to change her dress. 13. (A) They will go to a party. (B) They will attend a fashion show. (C) They will see a film. (D) They will go home. 14. (A) Because it is their only night together. (B) Because it is the last night for the film show. (C) Because it is their wedding anniversary. (D) Because it is a chance to see the woman in uniform.Questions 15-1815. (A) Its long history. (B) Its large library. (C) Its college system. (D) Its admission qualifications. 16. (A) The accommodation. (B) The award of degrees. (C) The examinations. (D) The programme of studies. 17. (A) They are better than those of other universities. (B) They are open to all the students of the university. (C) They can be attended by students of a particular study. (D) They are given once a week, according to the tutor's advice. 18. (A) In the Fellows' Club. (B) At the restaurant. (C) In the college chapel. (D) On college campus.Questions 19-2219. (A) Because she was not in a hurry. (B) Because she wanted to save money. (C) Because she could enjoy sightseeing. (D) Because she lived near the bus stop. 20. (A) Taxis. (B) The railway. (C) The tube. (D) Double-deckers. 21. (A) To show the excellence of its international air service. (B) To stress the importance of its strategic position. (C) To contrast it with internal air service of other cities. (D) To provide an answer to the problem of traffic congestion. 22. (A) Its advanced technology. (B) Its geographical location. (C) Its changing climate. (D) Its demand for oil in the North Sea.Questions 23-2623. (A) President Roosevelt's death. (B) President Johnson's last days. (C) Eleanor Roosevelt's retirement. (D) Presidents after World War II. 24. (A) Poor people. (B) Migrant workers. (C) Female journalists. (D) Civil rights activists. 25. (A) Because of his old age. (B) Because of his health. (C) Because of his position as US president. (D) Because of his noble family tradition. 26. (A) How to defeat the enemy in the war. (B) How to score more in a poker game. (C) What to say to make others laugh. (D) What to drink to replenish oneself.Questions 27-3027. (A) Because he doesn't want to stay in Bangkok. (B) Because he is tired of surface transport. (C) Because he is afraid of getting sea sickness. (D) Because he has to be back by next Tuesday. 28. (A) They have debts to pay off. (B) They live in a small flat(C) They both work in a firm. (D) They both enjoy travel by air. 29. (A) Reading newspapers and magazines. (B) Watching surface transport on the sea and ground. (C) Lunching on a special kind of fish pie. (D) Eating and drinking his favorites. 30. (A) It is a popular means of transport. (B) It is no better than surface transport. (C) It is safer than other means of transport. (D) It is no longer enjoyable and convenient.Part C: Listening and Translation1. 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 1-5Faces, like fingerprints, are unique. Did you ever wonder how it is possible for us to recognize people? Even a skilled writer probably could not describe all the features that make one face different from another. Yet a very young child—or even an animal, such as a pigeon—can learn to recognize faces. We all take this ability for granted. We also tell people apart by how they behave. When we talk about someone's personality, we mean the ways in which he or she acts, speaks, thinks and feels that make that individual different from others. Like the human face, human personality is very complex. But describing someone's personality in words is somewhat easier than describing his face. If you were asked to describe what a "nice face" looked like, you probably would have a difficult time doing so. But if you were asked to describe a "nice person," you might begin to think about someone who was kind, considerate, friendly, warm, and so forth. There are many words to describe how a person thinks, feels and acts. Gordon Ports, an American psychologist, found nearly 18000 English words characterizing differences in people's behavior. And many of us use this information as a basis for describing, or typing, his personality. Bookworms, conservatives, military types—people are described with such terms. People have always tried to "type" each other. Actors in early Greek drama wore masks to show the audience whether they played the villain's or the hero's role. In fact, the words "person" and "personality" come from the Latin persona, meaning "mask". Today, most television and movie actors do not wear masks. But we can easily tell the "good guys" from the "bad guys" because the two types differ in appearance as well as in actions. 1. The main idea of this passage is ______. (A) how to distinguish people's faces (B) how to describe people's personality (C) how to distinguish people both inwardly and outwardly (D) how to tell good persons from bad persons without wearing masks 2. The author is most probably a ______. (A) linguist (B) plastic surgeon (C) manager (D) sociologist 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?(A) People may have different personalities. (B) People differ from each other in appearance. (C) People can learn to recognize human faces. (D) People can describe all human features of others. 4. The reason that it is easier to describe one's personality in words than one's face is that ______. (A) many words are available to describe personality (B) a person's personality is easily distinguished (C) people's personalities are very much alike (D) a person's face is more complex than his personality 5. We learn from the passage that people are classified according to ______. (A) their way of wearing masks (B) their way of speaking and playing (C) their knowledge and behavior (D) their physical appearance and personalityQuestions 6-10Before, whenever we had health, we stated discussing poverty. Why no now? Why is the current politics of wealth and poverty seemingly about wealth alone? Eight years ago, when Bill Clinton first ran for president, the Dow Jones average was under 3,500, yearly federal budget deficits were projected at hundreds of billions of dollars forever and beyond, and no one talked about the "permanent boom" or the "new economy." Yet in that more straitened time, Clinton made much of the importance of "not leaving a single person behind." It is possible that similar "compassionate" rhetoric might yet play a role in the general election. But it is striking how much less talk there is about the poor than there was eight years ago, when the country was economically uncertain, or in previous eras, when the country felt flush. Even last summer, when Clinton spent several days on a remarkable, Bobby Kennedy-like pilgrimage through impoverished areas from Indian reservations in South Dakota to ghetto neighborhoods in East St. Louis, the administration decided to refer to the effort not as a poverty tour but as a "new markets initiative." What is happening is partly a logical, policy-driven reaction. Poverty really is lower than it has been in decades, especially for minority groups. The most attractive solution to it—a growing economy—is being applied. The people who have been totally left out of this boom often have medical, mental or other problems for which no one has an immediate solution. "The economy has sucked in anyone who has any preparation, any ability to cope with modern life," says Franklin D. Raines, the former director of the Office of Management and Budget who is now head of Fannie Mae. When he and other people who specialize in the issue talk about solutions, they talk analytically and long-term: education, development of work skills, shifts in the labor market, adjustment in welfare reform. But I think there is another force that has made this a rich era with barely visible poor people. It is the unusual social and imaginative separation between prosperous America and those still left out. ... It's simple invisibility, because ofincreasing geographic, occupation, and social barriers that block one group from the other's view. 6. The main idea of the passage is that ______. (A) The county is enjoying economic growth (B) The poor are benefiting from today's good economy (C) We were more aware of the poor than we are today (D) There were many more poor people tan there are today 7. The organizational pattern of the first two paragraphs of this passage is ______. (A) order of importance (B) comparison and contrast (C) chronological order (D) classification and division 8. In line 6 of the first paragraph, the word straitened means ______. (A) prosperous (B) difficult (C) relaxing (D) significant 9. From this passage, we can conclude that ______. (A) the status quo of the rich and the poor has changed (B) the good and prosperous economy will soon end (C) poverty will be removed as a result of increased wealth (D) all people benefit from good economic conditions 10. According to the author, one important reason that we do not talk much about poverty is that ______. (A) no one knows what to do about it (B) poverty really is lower than in the past (C) no one has been left out of the current boom (D) the president is not concerned about the poorQuestions 11-15Our visit to the excavation of a Roman fort on a hill near Coventry was of more than archaeological interest. The year's dig had been a fruitful one and had assembled evidence of a permanent military camp much larger than had at first been conjectured. We were greeted on the site by a group of excavators, some of them filling in a trench that had yielded an almost complete pot the day before, others enjoying the last-day luxury of a cigarette in the sun, but all happy to explain and talk about their work. If we had not already known it, nothing would have suggested that this was a party of prisoners from the nearby prison. This is not the first time that prison labour has been used in work of this kind, but here the experiment, now two years old, has proved outstandingly satisfactory. From the archaeologists' point of view, prisoners provide a steady force of disciplined labour throughout the entire season, men to whom it is a serious day's work, and not the rather carefree holiday job that it tends to be for the amateur archaeologist. Newcomers are comparatively few, and can soon beinitiated by those already trained in the work. Prisoners may also be more accustomed to heavy work like shovelling and carting soil than the majority of students, and they also form a fair cross-section of the population and can furnish men whose special skills make them valuable as surveyors, draughtsmen of pottery restorers. When Coventry's Keeper of Archaeology went to the prison to appeal for help, he was received cautiously by the men, but when the importance of the work was fully understood, far more volunteers were forthcoming then could actually be employed. When they got to work on the site, and their efforts produced pottery and building foundations in what until last year had been an ordinary field, their enthusiasm grew till they would sometimes work through their lunch hour and tea break, and even carry on in the rain rather than sit it out in the hut. This was undoubtedly because the work was not only strenuous but absorbing, and called for considerable intelligence. The men worked always under professional supervision, but as the season went on they needed less guidance and knew when an expert should be summoned. Disciplinary problems were negligible: the men were carefully selected for their good conduct and working on a party like this was too valuable a privilege to be thrown away. The Keeper of Archaeology said that this was by far the most satisfactory form of labour that he had ever had, and that it had produced results, in quantity and quality, that could not have been achieved by any other means. A turf and timber fort built near the Roman highway through the middle of England in the first century A.D. had been excavated over an area of 14,000 square feet, and a section of turf rampart and palisade fully reconstructed by methods identical to those employed by the Roman army. The restoration of the Roman fort is being financed by Coventry Corporation as part of a plan to create a leisure amenity area. To this project prisoners have contributed work which otherwise would not have been performed and which benefits the whole community. 11. The visit to the excavation site was ______. (A) of purely archaeological interest (B) fruitful because a complete pot was discovered (C) interesting in more than one way (D) made by a group of prisoners 12. It can be assumed that archaeologists ______. (A) found that the prisoners worked far better than students (B) did not like the prisoners' carefree attitude to work (C) were willing to take only a few prisoners to work on the site (D) were often forced to discipline the prisoners 13. Prisoners demonstrated their attitude to work by ______. (A) spending most of their time sitting in a hut (B) insisting on professional guidance (C) taking no initiative (D) working voluntarily 14. When prisoners were selected for the work ______. (A) many of them refused to co-operate (B) their previous behaviour was taken into account (C) they were told they must work in all weathers (D) they were warned that there would be no privileges15. The Keeper of Archaeology said that ______. (A) he had expected more of the fort to be revealed (B) the palisade was very primitive (C) only prison labour could produce such good results (D) the methods to construct the Roman fort were proved identicalQuestions 16-20Flats were almost unknown in Britain until the 1850s when they were developed, along with other industrial dwellings, for the laboring classes. These vast blocks were plainly a convenient means of easing social conscience by housing large numbers of the ever-present poor on compact city sites. During the 1880s, however, the idea of living in comfortable residential chambers caught on with the affluent upper and upper middle classes, and controversy as to the advantages and disadvantages of flat life was a topic of conversation around many a respectable dinner-table. In Paris and other major European cities, the custom whereby the better-off lived in apartments, or flats, was well established. Up to the late nineteenth century in England only bachelor barristers had established the tradition of living in rooms near the Law Court: any self-respecting head of household would insist upon a West End town house as his London home, the best that his means could provide. The popularity of flats for the better-off seems to have developed for a number of reasons. First, perhaps, through the introduction of the railways, which had enabled a wide range of people to enjoy a holiday staying in a suite at one of the luxury hotels which had begun to spring up during the previous decade. Hence, no doubt, the fact that many of the early luxury flats were similar to hotel suites, even being provided with communal dining-rooms and central boilers for hot water and heating. Rents tended to be high to cover overheads, but savings were made possible by these communal amenities and by tenants being able to reduce the number of family servants. One of the earliest substantial London developments of flats for the well-to-do was begun soon after Victoria Railway Station was opened in 1860, as the train service provided an efficient link with both the City and the South of England. Victoria Street, adjacent to both the Station and Westminster, had already been formed, and under the direction of the architect, Henry Ashton, was being lined, with blocks of residential chambers in the Parisian manner. These flats were commodious indeed, offering between eight and fifteen rooms apiece, including appropriate domestic offices. The idea was an emphatic departure from the tradition of the London house and achieved immediate success. Perhaps the most notable block in the vicinity was Queen Anne's Mansions, partly designed by E. R. Robson in 1884 and recently demolished. For many years, this was London's loftiest building and had strong claims to be the ugliest. The block was begun as a wild speculation, modelled on the American skyscraper, and was nearly 200 feet high. The cliff-like walls of dingy brick completely overshadowed the modest thoroughfare nearby. Although bleak outside, the mansion flats were palatial within, with sumptuously furnished communal entertaining and dining rooms, and lifts to the uppermost floors. Thesuccess of these tall blocks of flats could not have been achieved, of course, without the invention of the lift, or 'ascending carriage' as it was called when first used in the Strand Law Courts in the 1870s. 16. Flats first appeared in Britain in the middle of the 19th century when ______. (A) they were principally built for those families with several servants (B) people were not conscious of the crowded housing of the less well-to-do (C) there was increasing concern over accommodation for the poor (D) people became conscious of the social needs of the rural population 17. English upper-middle-class families preferred to ______. (A) live mainly outside London, where it was healthier and cheaper (B) live near their working place (C) live in the West End (D) live in London, but mainly not in the West End 18. One effect of the railways coming to central London was to stimulate the building of ______ (A) large and well-appointed hotels (B) blocks of self-contained flats (C) rows of elegant town houses (D) flats similar to hotel suites 19. The immediate success of the flats in Victoria Street could be attributed to ______. (A) their French style of architecture (B) their revolutionary style of architecture (C) the ease with which they could be used as offices (D) the unusual number of rooms each flat contained 20. How does the writer refer to the interior and exterior of Queen Anne's Mansions? (A) They were elegantly decorated both inside and outside. (B) They were grim from the outside and had a modest decor inside. (C) They were flashy from the street but nondescript inside. (D) They were plain outside but with lavish interiors.Questions 21-25Troubled by the poor performance of their investments, many people are taking steps to halt erosion of their savings and rethink their financial plans. They are not sure what to do to maximize returns in light of stock market fluctuations, new tax laws, low interest rates and skyrocketing real estate values. "On an emotional level, people are petrified of making a mistake and losing more money," says financial counselor Denise Hughes. "The do-it-yourself investor of the 1990s is more comfortable now doing nothing." But doing nothing isn't better than doing something smart, especially as college, weddings and retirement loom. Here's what financial advisors are recommending to their clients: Plan for financial aid Most parents don't save nearly enough for children's education. They assume that investing in a 529 college plan is the best place for your savings,While a 529 plan offers tax-free growth and withdrawals for college costs—and in some cases a tax deduction—colleges look at these savings when sizing up eligibility and how much they will fork over. The same scrutiny is given to funds saved in a Coverdell IRA and in an account opened in your child's name. Do save aggressively for college in a taxable account in your name if your household income is below $ 100,000. In this case, your child will likely qualify for some financial aid. Do invest in a 529 savings plan if your income is higher than $100,000 and will likely remain at or above that level when your child enters college. In this case, the 529 plan is great because you probably won't qualify for financial aid anyway. Expect ups and downs Stung by three straight years of stock market declines, many people have been shifting to lower-risk investments. But just as taking too much risk can hurt your portfolio's growth rate, so can hiding out in ultra, safe investments; paying 1% or less. Do consider investing in funds that you'll hold on to for more than a year. Under the new tax law, long-term capital gains are taxed at a maximum of 15%, down from 20%. Do look at stock funds that pay dividends. Dividends on stocks used to be taxed at your personal income tax rate, Under the new law, they are now taxed at no more than 15%. Investing in these funds will not only hold down taxes but also sustain your portfolio's value in tough times. Forget high fees Over the next ten years, achieving the kind of double-digit returns we experienced over the past 20 years will be much harder, predicts Harold Evensky, a certified financial planner. "In the 1990s, the average rate of return for a portfolio allocated 60% to stocks and 40% to bonds was 13.2% after taxes and transaction expenses." Over the coming decade, this rate is expected to be closer to 5.5% as the 50-year historical average returns to the neighborhood of 8%. Don't pay unnecessarily high investment costs and fees. For example, if you can save half a percentage point on your fund expense ratio (the fee that funds charge you each year to manage your money), your average investment return could be 6% instead of 5%, he says. Feather your nest egg Do estimate how much cash you'll need each year to sustain your standard of living when you reach retirement and withdraw from your IRA and your other retirement accounts. With this yearly sum in mind, calculate how big your nest egg has to be to produce that income stream, assuming that your portfolio's value earns a conservative 5% to 6% a year. 21. Which of the following is NOT true about the investors of the 1990s? (A) They might need professional help. (B) They live a comfortable life now with nothing to do. (C) They are afraid of making wrong decisions and losing money. (D) They are trying to protect what they make and save rather than taking risks. 22. According to the passage, a 529 savings account ______. (A) is the best choice for low-income families (B) offers tax-free growth and withdrawals (C) works best for those who are not qualified for financial aid (D) should start in your child's name。

Spot Dictation In America there are no nobles or men of letters, and the common folk mistrust the wealthy; Consequently lawyers form the highest political class and the most cultivated circle of society. They have therefore nothing to gain by innovation, which adds a conservative interest to their natural taste for public order. If I were asked where I place the American aristocracy, I should reply without hesitation that it is not composed of the rich, who are united together by no common tie, but that it occupies the judicial bench and the bar. When I started researching this topic, I found an interesting website “Legal Reform Now”. As the name suggests, this website is devoted to legal reform and it is definitely concerned about the dominance of lawyers in American government. There I read an article by a political science professor from the university of Wisconsin. One observation the UW article confirms is that the legal profession is the dominant profession of the people re-elect to public office. For example, about half our representatives and two-thirds of our senators are lawyers. No other profession comes close to having the same the number of people in political office. Effectively, lawyers form our nation’s most powerful organized political constituency in America. Lawyers make our laws and lawyers interpret our laws. When judges are appointed, the American bar association is the only professional organization that is consulted to rate the fitness of potential judicial appointees. Our nation has been in existence for over 200 years and lawyers have been this nation’s aristocracy since its formation. Our system works, but do we really want to have a single profession in charge of our nation? Specifically, do we want to have the legal profession in charge? Next time you vote, that’s something to think about. 评析：这篇⽂章是关于律师在美国的地位。

3月翻译资格中级英语口译实务试卷及答案英译中Imagine you have two candidates for a job. There CVs are equally good , and they both handsome. Are you swayed by their appearance?If you were swayed by someone's looks, would that be wrong? In the past, people often equated beauty with virtue and ugliness with vice.Even now, the expression "as ugly as sin" has not quite passed from the language. There is, of course, the equally famous expression "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", to counter it. Most beholders agree what is beautiful——and modern biology suggests there is a good rule of thumb for assessing someone of either sex. Not an infallible one. And certainly no substitute for an in-depth investigation. But, nevertheless, an instinctive one, and one that is bound to contribute to the advantage of the physically well endowed.中译英我国首次月球探测工程的成功，实现了中华民族的千年奔月梦想，并开始了中国人走向深空探索宇宙奥秘的时代，标志着我国已经进入世界具有探测能力的国家行列。

Genius is nothing but labor and diligence 中级口译翻译03~10真题汇编03年3月英译中If there’s a threat of dangerous deflation—a general fall in prices 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 i need not have been especially damaging if the world’s other advanced economies were healthy. f 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 health economies aren’t healthy. y.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 awas h in bad loans. Less understood (at least in the United States) is the fact the 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.中译英 中国改革开放以来，国民经济年均增长速度达到9.7%。

英语三级笔译综合能力2004年试卷Section 1 Vocabulary and Grammar (25 points)This section consists of three parts. Bead the directions for each part before answering the questions. The time for this section is 25 minutes.Part 1 Vocabulary SelectionIn this party there are 20 incomplete sentences. Below each sentence, there are four choices respectively marked by letters A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. There is only ONE right answer. Then blacken the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.1. Grover Cleveland was the first president ______ in the White House.A. got marriedB. to get marriedC. has got marriedD. was married2. If cauliflowers are not _____ from extreme temperatures, the heads get discolored.A. protectedB. shelterC. shadeD. saved3. The gas ______ from the tank is dangerous.A. given offB. giving outC. giving awayD. given up4. When it started to snow, we turned round and _____ the hotel.A. got byB. searched forC. made forD. cleared up5. Since writing home to their parents for money, they had lived _____ hope.A. inB. forC. onD. through6. Rice is the ______ food of most Southeast Asians.A. commonB. generalC. stapleD. popular7. William Byrd was the owner of the largest library in colonial ______.A. periodB. timeC. timesD. periods8. Exobiology is the study of life ______ other planets.A. inB. atC. onD. to9. The Declaration of Independence, _______ the Constitution of the United States,was drawn up with the help of Benjamin Franklin.A. andB. alsoC. as well asD. so too10. It was from the Lowell Laboratory that the ninth ______, Pluto, was sighted in1930.A. planetB. constellationC. stardomD. satellite11 .The rodent, _______ the mouse, rat, guinea pig, and porcupine, are mammals withincisor-like teeth in both jaws.A. made upB. includingC. consistingD. constitute12. ______ into oceans and rivers is a serious form of pollution.A. Pouring sewageB. Emptying litterC. Throwing garbageD. Dumping sewage13. Products which are made from dirts and are _____ high temperatures are knownas ceramics.A. tempered inB. subjected toC. exposed toD. baked in14. A pigment called melanin protects the _____ layers of skin from sun rays.A. underB. belowC. underlyingD. underneath15. Oranges are a ______ source of vitamin C.A. wellB. betterC. goodD. very16. Even after having their grandchildren live with them for ten years, the couple feltthat ______ children these days was the most difficult of all family matters.A. risingB. raisingC. caringD. taking care17. The most important ______ of the farmers in Iraq is dates, of which Iraq is theworld's leading exporter.A. economic cropB. cash cropC. money cropD. staple18. More has been learned about the Moon than any other of the Earth's neighbors inspace because of the Apollo program, which enabled men to walk on the Moon and bring back hundreds of pounds of _____.A. rocksB. rockC. stoneD. stones19. _____ the variety that the average family has in beef, fish, poultry, and vegetarianrecipes, they find most meals unexciting.A. InspiteB. InspiteC. Despite ofD. Despite20. The speaker _____ have criticized the paraprofessionals, knowing full well thatthey were seated in the audience.A. should not toB. must notC. ought not toD. may notPart 2 Vocabulary ReplacementThis part consists of 15 sentences in which one word or phrase is underlined. Below each sentence, there are four choices respectively marked by letters A, By C and D. Choose the word or phrase that can replace the underlined part without causing any grammatical error or changing the basic meaning of the sentence. There is only ONE right answer. Blacken the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.21. Iceland has the oldest parliament, which goes as far back to 930 A. D. whenAlthing, the legislative organization, was established.A. officeB. adobeC. assemblyD. building22. The only problem with the debate last week was that the beginning sounded morelike a personal attack than a dispassionate, intellectual arguing.A. discussionB. argumentC. talkD. speech23. Susan Jones was at the bus stop well on time to take the 7:01 bus, but she had tomiss her breakfast to do it.A. catch up withB. catchC. run up toD. be catching24. Since her father could not drive her to the airport, she requested her uncle to driveher instead.A. takeB. bringC. dispatchD. deliver25. A famous collection of Persian, Indian, and Arabian folktales, the Arabian Nightswas supposedly told by the legendary queen Scheherazade to her husband every night for 1,001 days.A. imaginaryB. imageryC. fabledD. legend26. What may be the oldest fossil footprint yet found was discovered in June 1968 byWilliam J. Meister, a non-professional fossil collector.A. a part-timeB. a spare-timeC. an untrainedD. an amateur27. Most of us think of sharks as dangerous, owing to lack of information rather thanfear.A. due toB. becauseC. asD. for28. Double Eagle D, the first trans-Atlantic balloon, was greeted by avid crowds inFrance.A. eagerB. surgingC. appreciativeD. vigorous29. The discovery of the connection between aspirin and Reyessyndrome, a rare anddeadly ailment, is a recent example of the caution with which drugs must be used, even for medical purposes.A. diseaseB. sickC. illD. illness30. My parents moved out of their old home sometime last year after they hadcelebrated their 50th year there.A. anniversaryB. years oldC. ageD. wedding31. The library she worked in lent books, magazines, audio-cassettes and maps to itscustomers, who could keep them for four weeks.A. borrowersB. lendersC. patronsD. clients32. A common question that people ask a story writer is whether or not he hasexperienced what he has written about.A. fictionB. scienceC. imaginaryD. literary33. At the World literacy Center, an organization that works to help people read, thehelpers work hard, enabling them to successfully reach their goals.A. assistantsB. volunteersC. part-timersD. amateurs34. The officers made it clear that they were letting her go only because that she wasold and not because she was above suspicion.A. for reasonB. due toC. because ofD. on the grounds35. The book, which is a useful guide for today's young people, deals with manyquestions and problems that face them at school and at home as well as in society.A. are facedB. confrontC. in oppositionD. meetPart 3 Error CorrectionThis part consists of 75 sentences in which there is an underlined part that indicates a grammatical error. Below each sentence, there are four choices respectively marked by letters A, B, C and D. Choose the word or phrase that can replace the underlined part so that the error is corrected. There is only ONE right answer. Blacken the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Machine-scoring ANSWERSHEET.36. All don't have a free ticket must pay the admission fee.A. Everyone who doesn't have a free ticketB. No one who doesn't have a free ticketC. No one who has free ticketsD. Anyone who has free tickets37. When I last saw them, the police had chased the robbers down Columbus Street.A. were chasingB. was chasingC. chasedD. were on a chase38. Erosion that is a slow process, but it constantly changes the features on the surfaceof the earth.A. which isB. althoughC. beingD. is39. When an organism is completely encapsulated and preserved, it becomes a fossil,therefore turning into evidence of things that once lived.A. therebyB. as a result ofC. soD. in the end40. The pictures of the Loch Ness Monster show a remarkable resemblance to aplesiosaur, a large water reptile of the Mesozoic era presuming extinct for more than 70 million years.A. supposedB. presumablyC. presumptuousD. is presumed41. In our own galaxy, the Milky Way, there are perhaps 200 billion stars, a small partof them probably have planets on which life is feasible.A. a small fraction in whichB. a small fraction of whichC. a small fraction whichD. which a fraction of42. "But you'll be able to come, won’t you?" "Yes, I think such."A. thatB. itC. soD. this43. The professor is quite difficult pleased.A. to pleaseB. to be pleasedC. for pleasingD. pleasing44. Because everyone knows, facts speak louder than words.A. SinceB. ThatC. ItD. As45. The trapeze artist who ran away with the clown broke up the lion tamer's heart.A. broke awayB. broke downC. brokeD. broken down46. His heavy drinking and fond of gambling makes him a poor role model.A. and fact that he gamblesB. and that he gamblesC. and he gambles whichD. and gambling47. Depression that inflicts people who believe their lives lack content when the rushof the busy week stops referred to by a prominent psychiatrist as Sunday Neurosis.A. has been referred to by a prominent psychiatristB. has been referred to as by a prominent psychiatristC. a prominent psychiatrist has referred to itD. it has been referred to by a prominent psychiatrist48. Just as there are occupations that require college degrees also there areoccupations for which technical training is necessary.A. so to there areB. so too there areC. so there areD. so too are there49. Most of the older civilizations which flourished during the fifth century B. C. aredied out.A. they have died outB. has died outC. have died outD. they had died out50. The student asked her professor if he would have gone on the spaceship he didknow earlier.A. if he knewB. if he knowsC. he had knownD. had he known Section 2 Reading Comprehension (55 points)In this section you will find after each of the passages a number of questions or unfin-ished statements about the passage, each with four (A, B, C and D) choices to com-plete the statement. You must choose the one which you think fits best. Then blacken the corresponding letter with a single bar across the square brackets on your Machine-scoring ANSWER SHEET.Passage OneQuestions 51 - 56 are based on die following passage.Awarded the Nobel Prize for physics in 1918, German physicist Max Planck is best remembered as the originator of the quantum theory. His work helped usher in a new era in theoretical physics and revolutionized the scientific community’s understanding of atomic and subatomic processes.Planck introduced an idea that led to the quantum theory, which became the foundation of twentieth century physics. In December 1900, Planck worked out an equation that described the distribution of radiation accurately over the range of low to high frequencies. He had developed a theory which depended on a model of matter that seemed very strange at the time. The model required the emission of electromagnetic radiation in small chunks or particles. These particles were later called quantums. The energy associated with each quantum is measured by multiplying the frequency of the radiation, v, by a universal constant, h. Thus, energy, or E, equals hv. The constant, h, is known as Planck's constant. It is now recognized as one of the fundamental constants of the world.Planck announced his findings in 1900, but it was years before the full consequences of his revolutionary quantum theory were recognized. Throughout his life, Planck made significant contributions to optics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, physical chemistry, among other fields.51. In which of the following fields did Max Planck NOT make a significantcontribution?A. Optics.B. Thermodynamics.C. Statistical mechanics.D. Biology.52. The word "revolutionary" as used in Line 15 means_.A. radicalB. extremistC. momentousD. militaristic53. It can be inferred from the passage that Planck’s work led to the development of________.A. The rocketB. The atomic bombC. The internal combustion engineD. The computer54. The particles of electromagnetic radiation given off by matter are known as ____.A. quantumsB. atomsC. electronsD. valences55. The implication in this passage is that ______.A. only a German physicist could discover such a theoryB. quantum theory, which led to the development of twentieth century physics, isbasically a mathematical formulaC. Planck's constant was not discernible before 1900D. radiation was hard to study56. ―An idea‖ as used in line 5, refers to _____.A. a model of matterB. emission of electromagnetic radiationC. quantumsD. the equation that described the distribution of radiation accurately over the range of low to high frequenciesPassage TwoQuestions 57 ~ 62 are based on the following passage.There has been much speculation about the origin of baseball. In 1907 a special commission decided that the modern game was invented by Abner Doubleday in 1839. One hundred years later the National Baseball Museum was opened to honor Doubleday. Historians, however, disagree about the origin of baseball. Some say that baseball comes from bat-and-ball games of ancient times. It is a matter of record that in the 1700s English boys played a game they called ―baseball‖. Americans have played a kind of baseball since about 1800. At first the American game had different rules and different names in various parts of the country —―town ball‖, ―rounders‖, or ―one old cat‖. Youngsters today still play some of these simplified forms of the game.Baseball did not receive a standard set of rules until 1845, when Alexander Cartwright organized the Knickerbocker Baseball Club of New York City. The rules Cartwright set up for his nine-player team were widely adopted by other clubs and formed the basis of modern baseball. The game was played on a "diamond" infield with the bases 90 feet apart. The first team to score 21 runs was declared the winner. By 1858 the National Association of Baseball Players was formed with 25 amateur teams. The Cincinnati Red Stockings began to pay players in 1869.57. Which of the following is true about the origins of baseball?A. Historians agree that baseball was invented by Abner Doubleday.B. Baseball, as played in the early 19th century, differed very little from today'sgame.C. As early as the 1700s, English boys played a game called "baseball".D. The first standard set of baseball rules was established at the turn of the century.58. What was the first professional baseball team called?A. New York Knickerbockers.B. Milwaukee Braves.C. Cincinnati Red Stockings.D. Brooklyn Dodgers.59. Who first gave baseball a standard set of rules?A. Abner Doubleday.B. Alexander Cartwright.C. Albert Spalding.D. Babe Ruth.60. Which of the followings was not a predecessor of baseball?A. Rounders.B. Town ball.C. Cricket.D. One old cat.61. The tone of the passage is ______.A. persuasiveB. informativeC. biasedD. argumentative62. The passage implies that until 1869, baseball was played for all of the followingreasons except _______.A. exerciseB. leisureC. profitD. socializingPassage ThreeQuestions 63-68 are based on the following passage.The blue of the sea is caused by the scattering of sunlight by tiny particles suspended in the water. Blue light, being of short wavelength, is scattered more efficiently than light of longer wavelengths. Although waters of the open ocean are commonly some shade of blue, green water is commonly seen near coasts, especially in tropical or subtropical regions. This is caused by yellow pigments being mixed with blue water. Phytoplankton are one source of the yellow pigment. Other microscopic plants may color the water brown or brownish-red. Near the shore, silt or sediment in suspension can give water a brownish hue. Outflow of large rivers can often be observed many miles offshore by the coloration of suspended soil particles.Marine phytoplankton (Greek for "plant wanderers") are microscopic single-celled plants that include diatoms, dinoflagellates, coccolithophorids, green algae, and blue-green algae, among others. The growth of these organisms, which photogynthesize light, depends on a delicate balance of nutrient enrichment via vertical mixing, which is often limited by the availability of nitrogen and light. Diatoms are one-celled plants with patterned glass coverings. Each glass, or silicon dioxide box, is ornamented with species-specific designs, pits, and perforations making them popular with microscopists and, more recently, electron scanning microscopists.63. Green water near coastlines is almost always caused by _____.A. sand colorB. red pigments in coastal watersC. blue pigmentD. reflected light and yellow pigment from plant life64. Phytoplankton are the source of which color pigment?A. Red.B. Green.C. Yellow.D. Blue.65. What can give waters a brownish hue near the shore?A. Sediment.B. Phytoplankton.C. Blue pigment.D. Diatoms.66. Which of the following is NOT a type of phytoplankton?A. Green algae.B. Diatoms.C. Blue-green algae.D. Amoeba.67. The growth of phytoplankton is often limited by the availability of _____.A. oxygenB. hydrogenC. nitrogenD. carbon dioxide68. The main idea of this passage is that _____.A. light causes sea colorB. sea coloration is varied because of a combination of length of light waves andmicroscopic plant life and siltC. microscopic plant life causes sea colorD. water composition causes sea colorPassage FourQuestions 69 - 75 are based on the following passage.The United States government publishes guidelines for appropriate nutrient intakes. These are known as the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and are updated regularly based on new research in nutrition. RDAs are suggested amounts of calories, protein, and some minerals and vitamins for an adequate diet. For other dietary substances, specific goals must await further research. However, for the U.S. population as a whole, increasing starch and fiber in one's diet and reducing calories (primarily from fats, sugar, and alcohol) is sensible. These suggestions are especially appropriate for people who have other factors for chronic diseases due to family history of obesity, premature heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high blood cholesterol, or for those who use tobacco.Snacks can furnish about one-fourth of the calorie requirements among teenagers. Those snacks should also provide much of the day's allowances for protein, minerals, and vitamins. Sandwiches, fruit, and milk make good snacks for active teenagers. Food from the food pyramid may be part of any meal. A grilled cheese sandwich or a bowl of whole-grain cereal is just as nutritious in the morning as it is at noon. In addition, a good breakfast consists of any foods that supply about one-fourth of the necessary nutrients for the day.69. The passage directly states that most of the U. S. population should increase theirintake of ______.A. proteinB. fatsC. starch and fiberD. sandwiches70. A good breakfast should supply about what percentage of the necessary nutrientsfor the day?A. One-half.B. One-third.C. One-fourth.D. Less than one-fourth.71. The passage implies which of the following?A. The rime of day when food is consumed affects its nutritive value.B. Different foods can be combined to increase total nutrition value.C. It can be detrimental to your health to eat breakfast foods later in the day.D. When food is eaten has no bearing on its nutritive effects.72. Why are RDAs regularly updated?A. New discoveries in the science of nutrition are constantly being made.B. Americans' diets are constantly changing.C. As people age, their nutritional needs change.D. Very little is currently known about nutrition.73. In this passage RDAs refers to___.A. types of vitaminsB. types of proteinC. types of mineralsD. amounts of energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals74. One implication in this passage is that _____.A. all RDAs have been establishedB. not all RDAs have been established yetC. it's not important to know RDAsD. RDAs are necessary only for sick people75. The reduction of calories in the diet is particularly good for people who sufferfrom ________.A. obesityB. premature heart disease and diabetesC. high blood pressure and cholesterol levelsD. all of the abovePassage FiveQuestions 76 - 81 are based on the following passage.The most popular organic gem is the pearl. A pearl is the response of a marine mollusk to the presence of an irritating impurity accidentally introduced into its body;a cultured pearl is the result of the intentional insertion of a mother-of-pearl bead into a live mollusk. Whether introduced accidentally or intentionally, the pearl-making process is the same: the mollusk coats the irritant with a substance called nacre. Nacre is composed chiefly of calcium carbonate. Because very few natural pearls are now on the market, most pearls used in fine jewelry are cultured. These include "Biwa" pearls and most other freshwater pearls. Cultured pearls are not easily distinguished from natural pearls except by an expert.76. Which of the following people could tell the difference between a cultured pearland an organic pearl?A. Scuba diver.B. Fisherman.C. Jeweler.D. Clerk.77. What is the chief component of nacre?A. Sand.B. Bead.C. Calcium carbonate.D. Biwa.78. The difference between a pearl and a cultured pearl is the nature of the ____.A. colorB. introduction of the irritating impurityC. coating materialD. irritating impurity79. Nacre is a substance that is ______.A. mechanically manufacturedB. the result of laboratory testingC. organically secreted by the molluskD. present in the chemical composition of freshwater pounds80. The main idea of this passage is that ______.A. most marketable pearls are cultured because nature does not produce enough ofits own to satisfy the marketB. cultured pearls are of a higher quality than natural pearlsC. there are two major methods of pearl-makingD. a natural ―drought‖ of pearl production is taking place81. Cultured pearl is formed by ____.A. insertion of a pearl into a live molluskB. an oyster into which a piece of grit has been placedC. putting in a live molluskD. placing a bead into culturePassage SixQuestions 82-87 are based on the following passage.Stress is with us all the time. It comes from mental or emotional activity as well as physical activity. It is unique and personal to each of us. So personal, in fact, that what may be relaxing to one person may be stressful to another. For example, if you're a busy executive who likes to keep occupied all of the time, "taking it easy" at the beach on a beautiful day may be extremely frustrating, nonproductive, and upsetting. You may be emotionally distressed from "doing nothing." Too much emotional stress can cause physical illnesses such as high blood pressure, ulcers, or even heart disease. Physical stress from work or exercise is not likely to cause such ailments. The truth is that physical exercise can help you to relax and to better handle your mental or emotional stress.82. Which of the following people would find ―taking it easy‖ stressful?A. Construction workers.B. Business executives.C. Farm workers.D. Truck drivers.83. Which of the following would be a determinant as to what people find stressful?A. Personality.B. Education.C. Marital status.D. Shoe size.84. This article, published by the Department of Health and Human Services,probably came from the ______.A. Federal Bureau of InvestigationB. Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health AdministrationC. Education AdministrationD. Communicable Diseases Administration85. A source of stress NOT specifically mentioned in this passage is _____.A. educational activityB. physical activityC. mental activityD. emotional activity86. Physical problems caused by emotional stress can appear as all of the followingEXCEPT _____.A. ulcersB. pregnancyC. heart diseaseD. high blood pressure87. One method mentioned to help handle stress is ____.A. physical exerciseB. tranquilizersC. drugsD. taking it easy Passage SevenQuestions 88 ~ 92 are based on the following passage.With the sudden onset of severe psychotic symptoms, the individual is said to be experiencing acute schizophrenia (精神分裂症) - "Psychotic" means out of touch with reality, or unable to separate real from unreal experiences. Some people have only one such psychotic episode. Others have many episodes during a lifetime but lead relatively normal lives during interim periods. The individual with chronic (continuous or recurring) schizophrenia often does not fully recover normal functioning and typically requires long-term treatment, generally including medication, to control the symptoms. These symptoms may include hallucinations (幻觉), incoherence, delusions, lack of judgment, deterioration of the abilities to reason and feel emotion, and a lack of interaction between the patient and his environment. The hallucinations may be a visual, auditory, or tactile. Some chronic schizophrenic patients may never be able to function without assistance of one sort or another.88. Which of the following is not a symptom of schizophrenia?A. Hallucinations.B. Delusions.C. Incoherence.D. Vertigo.89. It can be inferred from the passage that a person experiencing acute schizophreniamost likely ______.A. cannot live without medicationB. cannot go on livingC. can hold a full-time jobD. cannot distinguish real from unreal90. According to this passage, thinking that one can fly might be an example of ____.A. medicine overdoseB. being out of touch with realityC. recovering normal functioningD. symptom control91. The passage suggests that the beginning of severe psychotic symptoms of acuteschizophrenia may be any of the following EXCEPT_____.A. debilitatingB. sudden occurrenceC. occurring after a long period of normalcyD. drug-induced92. The passage implies that normal life may be possible for the chronicschizophrenic with the help of ______.A. medicinesB. neurotic episodesC. psychotic episodesD. time Passage EightQuestions 93 ~ 100 are based on the following passage.Aspirin is one of the safest and most effective drugs invented by man. The most popular medicine in the world today, it is an effective pain reliever. Its bad effects are relatively mild. It is also cheap.For millions of people suffering from arthritis, it is the only thing that works. Aspirin, in short, is truly the 20th-century wonder drug. It is also the second largest suicide drug and is the leading cause of poisoning among children. It has side effects that, although relatively mild, are largely unrecognized among users.Although aspirin was first sold by a German company in 1899, it has been around much longer than that. Hippocrates, in ancient Greece, understood the medical value of tree barks and leaves which today are known to contain a chemical found in aspirin. During the 19th century, there was a great deal of experimentation in Europe with this。

2004年11月英语三级《口译实务》试题Part IListen to the following dialogue and interpret it as required. After you hear a sentence or a short passage in Chinese, interpret in into English by speaking to the microphone. And after you hear an English sentence or short passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal and stop at the signal. You may take notes while you are listening. You will hear the dialogue only once. Now let’s begin.下面你将听到一段关于居民身份证的对话。

A: 在中国，出门旅行是一件很平常的事。

如果一个中国人在国内旅行，除了要带上钱或信用卡，还需要带上身份证。

B: Yes, indeed. ID card is one of the most authoritative certificates issued by thegovernment to show a person’s status. It is very useful for a person who travels around the country. And I know that a driving license cannot be used to identify a person’s status in China.A: 你说得对。

和中国众多的人口相比，有驾照的还是少数。