昂立2006秋季中级口译笔试听力文本及点评

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.In the early 1970's, Citibank of New York City became one of the first financial institutions to install ATM's on a large scale. Since then, the_______(1) of automated teller machines has increased dramatically. At the time, the bank hoped________ (2) their operating costs by replacing human tellers with machines. Little did they _______ (3) that the cash machines would become so successful. However, as more banks added_______ (4) automated service through ATM's, the machines mushroomed all over the world.To use an ATM, all you need is a _______(5) issued by your bank. Your bank may also_______(6) through a credit card, such as MasterCard or Visa. To begin a _______(7), you need to insert the card into an ATM and punch in a personal identification number on the _______(8). The personal ID number may consist of_______(9) and can prevent anyone from using the card.The ATM next flashes instructions on its_______(10) for carrying out transaction. To get cash, for example, you are instructed to _______(11) that indicate whether the money should be withdrawn form a checking or a savings account and the _______(12). This request is then displayed on the screen. After you press a button to _______(13) that the information is correct, the ATM goes to _______(14).How safe, you may ask, is banking by ATM? The_______(15) is meant to prevent anyone, no matter who you are, from using a cash card________(16). If you enter the wrong ID number for a card, a message on the screenwill_______(18). As another precaution against_______(19), the bank generally limits the amount that may be withdrawn by cash card______(20), say, to $200.Part B: Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements.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 you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1. Statements1. (A) We didn't find one qualified applicant.(B) Nobody applied for the job.(C) Only one person applied for the job.(D) We interviewed nine candidates.2. (A) Florence finished her speech with some introductory remarks.(B) Florence found herself making a speech when the speaker became ill.(C) Florence came along with a fluent introduction about the eminent speaker.(D) Had the speaker not been ill, he would have made some introductory remarks.3. (A) I cannot finish the report in time.(B) I hate to join in social activities this weekend.(C) I have to work extra time over the weekend.(D) I will not attend the board meeting next week.4. (A) The director is too busy to attend to your proposal right now.(B) The director will help you read the proposal tomorrow morning.(C) You should hand in your proposal no later than tomorrow morning.(D) You can make an appointment to see the director the next day.5. (A) We'll ask for more time to finish the financial plan.(B) We'll look for more information for the plan later than expected.(C) I'm afraid we'll turn in the financial plan later than expected.(D) We'll have to finish the plan with the materials available now.6. (A) Talking too much in business negotiations leaves a bad impression o Americans.(B) Silence often makes Americans feel uncomfortable in business situations.(C) Americans enjoy keeping silent in business negotiations and employ a variety of strategies.(D) Americans are rather aggressive, especially in business situations.7.(A) I think now it is the best time to do business in China, though we have hada 50-year relationship.(B) I believe that we could have done more business with China over the past50 years.(C) Although our company has a history of over 50 years, we are unable to start our business in China.(D) Despite our good relationship over the past 50 years, we need to find a better time for investment here.8. (A) The director has already signed the agreement.(B) The director has read the agreement for three times(C) The director is not in and cannot sign the agreement.(D) The director is not ready to sign the agreement.9. (A) We cannot compete with our rivals, since we have just started our business here.(B) We want to have more customers, so we're ready to make more favourable offers(C) We are unable to provide the best service here, because we do not have enough competitive advantage.(D) We plan to merge our competitors in this area, as we are growing and have more customers.10. (A) A diet with meat only is not enough for our body.(B) A diet with vegetables can sometimes be very costly.(C) Meatless meals are equally nutritious and less expensive.(D) Meatless meals cannot provide all the essential nutrients.2. Talks and ConversationsDirections: 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) She was fired.(B) She was given a raise.(C) She got a transfer.(D) She got married.12. (A) They bought her a birthday gift.(B) They gave her a farewell party.(C) They surprised her during the party.(D) They saw her off at the airport.13. (A) She was invited to stay with Nancy in New York.(B) She was warned not to give the surprise away.(C) She was unable to keep a secret.(D) She was a good friend of Nancy's.14. (A) The man.(B) Nancy.(C) Mrs Sampson.(D) Christina.Questions 15-1815. (A) Sending invitation cards to as many people as possible.(B) Reserving a table at least one day in advance.(C) Taking your order before you are seated.(D) Keeping calm and talking to your clients.16. (A) A soup.(B) Some cold dishes.(C) A salad.(D) A drink.17. (A) Consult the waiter about the dish in question.(B) Tell everyone that you have certain dietary restrictions.(C) Write beforehand to say that you don't care for some dishes.(D) Keep quiet and pretend that you enjoy the food.18. (A) Over your lap.(B) On the chair.(C) Under the plate.(D) Beside the plate.Questions 19-2219. (A) In a holiday camp.(B) In a caravan park.(C) In a hotel.(D) In a restaurant.20. (A) Because they had driven for a long time.(B) Because they had booked for another time.(C) Because they had planned to have their supper first.(D) Because they had found a better place to stay in.21 (A) She can avoid doing a lot of farm work.(B) She wants to stay in some quiet and peaceful place.(C) Her husband especially cares for seafood.(D) Her children enjoy building sandcastles.22. (A) In the car.(B) In the lounge.(C) In a farm.(D) In a quiet corner.Questions 23-2623. (A) In New Zealand.(B) In the USA.(C) In England.(D) In Japan.24. (A) Because they want to feel the thrill and excitement.(B) Because they are tired of modern-day university life.(C) Because they are interested in the scientific experiment.(D) Because they find that it is the best way to reduce weight.25. (A) Jumping into the sea.(B) Jumping onto the cliff.(C) Jumping with a body harness.(D) Jumping with a leg harness.26. (A) Be over the age of 18.(B) Receive due instructions.(C) Join a sports club.(D) Pay for the rubber band.Questions 27-3027. (A) Paper Research.(B) Examination Method.(C) Comparative Literature.(D) University Seminar System.28. (A) A college course in which new ideas and subjects are introduced.(B) A university class in which topics are discussed among the students.(C) A system where university students are allowed to choose their teachers.(D) A gathering where only teachers and students of about the same age can attend.29. (A) They were boring.(B) They were good lecturers.(C) They seldom asked questions.(D) They talked too much in class.30. (A) The unanswered questions during the lectures.(B) The discussion with the serious professors.(C) The results of his final examinations.(D) The low marks he had scored during the term.Part C: Listening and Translation1. Sentence TranslationDirections: 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 TranslationDirections: 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 SKILLSDirections: 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 1-5One of the most disturbing statistics I've read for a long time was published this week. The Work Foundation claims that job satisfaction in this country has fallen alarmingly. Women's satisfaction level has fallen from 51 percent in 1992 to 29 percent today; men's has fallen from 35 percent to 20. The reason-thelong-hours culture and job insecurity.For my father's generation, work was something that had to be endured so that real life could be maintained. But my generation has been gulled into thinking that work is real life. Most work is not satisfying. Most work stinks. Most work, however well paid, is meaningless and dull. But somehow we've been convinced that work provides self-fulfillment.Before Mrs Thatcher, we had a famous British attitude to work--the less we did the better. Thatcher introduced the idea that, in a world where identity was so fragile, you could become real through work, through long hours and assiduous consumption, in the small amount of time you had been left after clocking off. Now Blair carries on the crusade, I've got one of the best jobs in theworld--siV3ng in an once by myself all day trying to make up something that someone somewhere wit! be interested in. But I'd rather be stretched out in front of the TV, or in bed, or playing tennis, or doing just about anything else. Much of feminist thought has been about getting what men have traditionally had without examining the underlying assumption of whether it was worth having. Feminism never ended up with a life built around creative leisure, instead, women of talent and drive threw themselves into the labour pool, believing that work and its attendant income and power would affect the change of life and consciousness that would liberate them.Can anything be done? Only if we're willing to change the way we've been tricked into thinking. Most people now measure their lives primarily in units ofcurrency--money saved and spent. I have a friend who'll travel halfway across London for a shoe sale, without factoring in how much of her precious time has been spent travelling. The most important truth I know is that ail we ever own is the time we were given on this earth. We need to seize it back. Now the future has arrived, and we have the means to do it--we just don't have the imagination.1. Before the British were persuaded to realize themselves through hard work,(A) they had little time left to themselves(B) they had struggled hard for equal treatment(C) they had enjoyed themselves more(D) they had a strong desire to be set free from work2. The sentence "Now Blair carries on the crusade" (para. 3) could be best illustrated by which of the following statements?(A) Blair continues to promote the idea of achieving self-fulfillment through work.(B) Blair opposes his people to be workaholic and has launched such a campaign.(C) Blair sets a perfect example as a hard-working person for his people in the UK.(D) Blair is most unwilling to have his people labouring as slaves.3. What is the author's attitude towards women's joining the workforce?(A) Supportive.(B) Negative.(C) Appreciative.(D) Defensive.4. What is the purpose of the author in mentioning her friend who travelled halfway across London for a shoe sale?(A) To praise her friend for her persistence in pursuing what she wants.(B) To introduce her friend to the general public.(C) To give an urgent call for people to take life easy.(D) To raise people's awareness as to how precious time is.5. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?(A) What's So Good about Hard Work?(B) What'd You Imagine for the Future?(C) Work Makes Everyone Free,(D)Seize Time Back for Your Own Sake.Questions 6-10"I delight in Buckingham Palace", said Queen Victoria, when she moved inthree weeks after ascending to the throne. Today the 40-acre secluded garden contains specimen shrubs trees and a large lake. Eight to nine thousand people visit it during the annual garden parties.It took George IV, on becoming King in 1820, and John Nash,Surveyor-general to George IV when he was Prince Regent, many years to turn the house into a sumptuous palace. Nash demolished the North and South wings and rebuilt them. He constructed Marble Arch as a grand entrance to the enlarged courtyard. As work continued, Nash let his costs run away with him. and Parliament complained. Joseph Hume, ml English politician and reformer fighting for financial retrenchment, said, "The Crown of England does not require such splendour. Foreign countries might indulge in frippery, but England ought to pride herself on her plainness and simplicity." Nevertheless, elegance reigned.Queen Victoria was crowned in 1837. When she moved in, Buckingham Palace became, for the first time, the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns. There wasn't a room large enough for grand entertainments, so in 1853-55, Queen Victoria ordered the Ballroom built. 122 feet long, 60 feet wide and 45 feet high, it is, today, used for many events such as the State Banquet, the Diplomatic Reception, and memorial concerts. This is the site of Investitures, where the Queen (who was crowned in 1952) presents the recipients of British honours with their awards. During World War 11 a chapel, converted by Queen Victoria from Nash's conservatory, was bombed. Prince Philip oversaw its rebuilding as the Queen's Gallery, home to a rotating collection of art from the Royal Collection. The Gallery, currently in the process of renovation, will reopen in 2002 for the Queen's Golden Jubilee.More than 600 rooms, including 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms comprise the castle's assets. But the "room" best known around the world is the Balcony where the Royal family' gathers on celebratory' and solemn occasions to be seen by' their subjects.The Palace is more than a home for the Royals. It is the official administrative headquarters of the monarchy and contains the offices of their staff. It is the place where all Royal ceremonies and official banquets are held. Government ministers, top civil servants and heads of state visit to carry out their duties. It brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'working from home'.6. What was the result of Joseph Hume's fighting for financial retrenchment?(A) He succeeded in cutting the budget of Nash's rebuilding work.(B) His opposition turned out a failure and the palace was built with extravagance.(C) He became Nash's strong opponent and they fought with each other since then.(D) He came to fame as a well-known reformer for financial retrenchment.7. According to the passage, which of the following are NOT supposed to be held in the Ballroom?(A) Investitures.(B) Government banquets.(C) Religious services.(D) Diplomatic receptions.8. According to "the Queen's Golden Jubilee" (para. 3), how long has been the reign of the Queen?(A) It has to be 25 years under the reign of the Queen.(B) 45 years should be the minimum for the Queen's Golden Jubilee.(C) At her age of 50, people usually celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.(D)The Queen's Golden Jubilee would be celebrated at her 50 year's reign.9. Why does Buckingham Palace bring a new meaning to the phrase "working from home"?(A) Because Government offices are located in Buckingham Palace.(B) Because the Royal family live and work in Buckingham Palace.(C) Because all Royal ceremonies and official banquets are held in Buckingham Palace.(D) Because the Royal staff have their offices and residences in Buckingham Palace.10. According to the passage, which is the most famous place in Buckingham Palace?(A) The Ballroom.(B) The Queen's Gallery.(C) Marble Arch.(D) The Balcony,Questions 11-15The Lake District in north-west England is an area remarkably little affected by industrialization. The principal activity is still sheep-farming, as it has been for a tho usand years, and many ancient words like ‘fell' for ‘hill' and ‘tam' for ‘lake' are still in daily use. In spite of its heavy rainfall and relative inaccessibility, its special atmosphere and spectacular natural beauty combine to make this one of England's favourite holiday areas at all seasons of the year. But at Christmas 1968, still gripped by the fear that foot-and-mouth disease could spread to the hill flocks and sweep like wildfire right up to the Scottish border, it was quieter than ever before in this century. Luckily not a single farm had caught tile infection, the nearest case having been an isolated one at Kendal several weeks before. but every Lakeland farmer knows that one case among the unfenced hill flocks on the fells could lead to complete annihilation of hundreds of thousands of sheep and the virtual end of the district's principal industry; you cannot replace sheep, acclimatized to their own part of the fell for generations, in the same way that you can replace cattle in a field.Nobody could remember a Christmas like it, especially Boxing Dab, which is traditionally one of the big outdoor holidays of the Lakeland year. Normally this is a day spent following the mountain packs of hounds, felt-walking and, if the weather is propitious, skiing and skating, but this time there were none of these things. Visitors were actively discouraged, and those who did come were asked not to go on the fells, footpaths or bridleways or near farmland, while motoristswere requested not to drive on minor roads and to shun the smaller valleys. The enterprising hotels which had earlier in the year decided to keep open during the winter were by the end of October having a desperate time. Hundreds of bookings had been cancelled and scores of dinner parties and young farmers' reunions eliminated. All youth hostels were closed. At least one climbing club, unable to climb, substituted a training programme of films and simulated climbs on the more substantial municipal buildings.The weather in the area was dry, crisp, windless and cold, in fact ideal for brisk outdoor activities. But nobody was able to enjoy it. Everything was stopped: hunting, walking, climbing, skiing, motor cycle trials, sporting events of every description. All the seasonal dances, festivals, conferences, shepherds' meets and a hundred and one other social occasions abandoned. The ice was bearing on some of the lakes but you could not go skating there. Meanwhile the foxes, emboldened by an unprecedented freedom from harassment, were stalking closer to the farms and the flocks of Christmas turkeys, while the hounds sulked miserably in their kennels.Farmers are apt to criticize some sections of the outdoor fraternity for their occasional thoughtless behaviour, but the way that walkers, climbers, skiers, fishermen, hunters and the rest went out of their way to help them at this time should never be forgotten. The general public, locals and visitors a like., tried to give the fell farmers a sporting chance, and this remarkable display of public spirit was the one bright note in a very sad time.11. The word "this" in line 5 refers to_______.(A) its special atmosphere(B) the Industrial Revolution(C) the spectacular natural beauty(D) the Lake District12. The district's principal industry is_______.(A) fell-walking(B) snow-skiing(C) sheep-farming(D) animal-hunting13. Because the sheep in the hills are unfenced toot-and-mouth disease might _______.(A) spread beyond the lakes(B) annihilate thousands of horses(C) lead to the virtual end of the tourist industry(D) destroy the flocks of sheep completely14. Why were some hotels described as "enterprising"?(A) Because hundreds of bookings had been cancelled.(B) Because they decided to keep open during the winter.(C) Because they still held dinner parties and young farmers reunions.(D) Because they substituted a training programme of films and simulated climbs.15. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true during Christmas time in 1968?(A) The seasonal dances, festivals and other social occasions were abandoned.(B) The weather in the Lake District was ideal for brisk outdoor activities.(C) The foxes were stalking closer to the farms and the flocks of turkeys.(D) The ice was bearing on some of the lakes in the district.Questions 16-20Why Men ExplodeAlthough women get angry just as often as men, rage remains the prototypical male emotion. "My kids still talk about my 'freak-outs,'" says Kim Garretson, 54, a corporate strategist in Minneapolis, who once erupted into volcanic fur5; in a restaurant when served a still-frozen entre2e. "1 didn't express much of anything, but once in a while, I'd just blow."Why do so many men lose their tempers? "The rage comes because there's so much frustration when you cut off something that is you. Yet that's what men do, because they're afraid that if you give emotions an inch, they'll take a mile," says psychologist Kenneth W. Christian, PhD, author of Your Own Worst Enemy. "If you don't learn how to work with your emotions, you're a shadow figure, a small incomplete version of yourself. It's only a matter of time until the house of cards that you are falls apart."For Kim Garretson, that day came four years ago when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. As often happens when illness strikes men, he realized he had nothing to lose, and everything to gain, by letting himself feel. "I'm no longer afraid of expressing almost any emotion," he says. "I get anger out with my quick, sharp tongue and move on. I use humor as an outlet, I've reconnected with old friends. I talk about the big questions of life. 1 search for spiritual meaning."Guys, Try TheseIn his Dirty Harry days, Clint Eastwood never flinched. Now as a husband, father and Oscar-winning director of movies that explore the depths of men's souls, the tough guy has turned tender--but not talkative. "The men who hide their emotions the most may; in fact be the most sensitive," observes Christian. Yet men can become more emotionally expressive without tears or fears. Here are some ways to start:•Develop a creative outlet. Hobbies like painting or playing a musical instrument can tap into a man's soul. Remember that much of theworld's greatest art, music and literature was created by the allegedlyemotionally challenged sex.•Release stress and anger through exercise. "When you get to the breaking point where you just want to put your head through a wall,taking a ten-minute time-out isn't enough to calm down," says Westover, who in moments of extreme emotion finds a place to drop to the floor and do push-ups.•Try' expressing "a little" emotion. "Start with feelings you can control, find a sympathetic ear and use the term 'a little,'" suggests Coleman,Saying you feel "a little" sad or "a little" scared feels safer than a fulldeclaration of vulnerability.•Lean into the discomfort. "Rather than avoiding a feeling that you're not sure how to handle, move toward it," says psychologist Travis Bradbury, PhD,co-author of The Emotional Intelligence Quick Book. "Learning to handle emotions takes time and practice, because you need to retrain your brain, but it does get easier."16. Kim Garretson, a 54-year-old corporate strategist, once got very angry when_______.(A) diagnosed with lung cancer(B) given a take musical instrument(C) dragged into a mountainous trip(D) served cold food in a restaurant17. "They'll take a mile." (para. 2), 'they' refers to_______.(A) psychologists(B) cards(C) emotions(D) friends18. If you fail to learn how to work with your emotions,_______.(A) you will sooner or later break down(B) you will be an active figure in shadow boxing(C) you will be afraid of expressing almost any emotion(D) you will spend more time searching for spiritual meaning19. Which of the following ways to control emotions is NOT recommended in the passage?(A) To talk as much as possible.(B) To lean into the discomfort.(C) To develop a creative outlet.(D) To try expressing "a little" emotion.20. What main idea is discussed in the passage?(A) How to develop your emotions.(B) How to check your emotions.(C) How to handle your emotions.(D) How to express your emotions.Questions 21-25"You're off to the World Economic Forum?" asked the Oxford economist, enviously. "How very impressive. They've never invited me."Three days later, t queued in the snow outside the conference center in Davos,standing behind mink coals and cashmere overcoats, watched over by' Swiss policemen with machineguns. "Reporting press? You can't come in here. Side entrance, please." I stood in line again, this time behind Puffa jackets and Newsweek journalists, waiting to collect my orange badge. Once inside. I found that the seminar I wanted to go to was being held ill a half-empty room. '"You can't sit here. All seats are reserved for white badges. Coloured badges have to stand."An acquaintance invited me to a dinner he was hosting: "There are people I'd like you to meet." The green-badged Forum employee stopped me at the door. "This is a participants' dinner. Orange badges are not allowed." Then, later, reluctantly: "If you're coming in. please can you turn your badge around? Diners may be upset if they see you're a colour.""Why does anyone put up with being treated like this?" t asked a Financial Times correspondent. "Because we all live in hope of becoming white badges," he said. "Then we'll know what's reall3 going on."A leading British businessman was wearing a white badge, but it bore a small logo on the top left-hand corner: GLT. "What's a GLT?" I asked.Ah, he said. "well, it's a Davos club. I'm a Global Leader for Tomorrow." "That sounds very important," I said. "Yes." He said, "t thought so myself until I bumped into the man &o d sponsored me. on the way to my first meeting. I asked him if he was coming: and he said, 'Oh no, dear boy, I don't bother with that any, longer. I'm not a GLT any, more, I'm an IGWEL.' What's an IGWEL?' I asked him. ‘A member of tile Informal Group of World Economic Leaders of Today."The World Economic Forum has employed a simple psychological truth--that nothing is more desirable than that which excludes us--to brilliant effect. Year after Fear, its participants apply. to return, in the hope that this time they'll be a little closer to the real elite. Next year, they, too, might be invited to the private receptions for Bill Clinton, Kofi Annan or Bill Gates. instead of having to stand on the conference center's steps like teenage rock fans.It's the sheer concentration of individuals in possession of power, wealth or knowledge that makes the privately run Forum so desirable to its participants. The thousand chief executives who attend its annual meeting control, between them, more than 70 percent of international trade. Every year, they are joined by a couple of dozen presidents and prime ministers, by senior journalists, a changing selection of leading thinkers, academics and diplomats, and by rising stars of the business world. Access to the meeting is by invitation only, costs several thousand pounds a time for business participants,and is ruthlessly controlled.2l. "Mink" in line 4 refers to ____(A) colored badges(B) impressive artificial hide(C) expensive thick fur(D)jackets designed for GLT。

上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit9第一篇：上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit 9 Unit nine.Part one.About single sex education.3.Exercises.1.This is a talk given by an educator about single sex education.Listen and supply missing words you hear from the talk.I am going to be discussing the benefits of single sex education.As a teacher and advisor in an all girl school, I am often asked to defend single sex education.Specifically all girls education as if girl schools were on trial.I personally strongly recommend single sex education for girls.But the arguments against this form of education can be quite powerful.So I would like to begin by pointing out 3 of the main arguments against all girl schools.First of all, critics of all girl schools argue that the separation of the sexes seems old fashioned.It goes against the aims and the goal of feminism educators which is to provide fairness.To make sure boys and girls have the same educational opportunities and are treated in the same ways.Secondly, the critics say that in single sex schools boys and girls can’t develop the ability to interact with one another.They point out that in single sex schools boys and girls can’t learn how to be comfortable with each other and also how to compete with each other.The third criticism is that single sex schools don’t provide children with the smooth transition into the adult world where men and women live together.In single sex schools, these critics say, boys and girls cannot become prepared for a world in which they will work, play and live together as adults.But although these are serious arguments I believe that single sex education is beneficial for girls.In the second part of this lecture I will focus on two strong advantages of single sex education.It values girls’unique qualities and it helps girls develop self confidence.2.The following part is a continuation to the above talk.Listen and then provide the missing information in the spaces given below.The real benefit of all girls education is that it values girls’ unique qualities, the qualities that make them different from boys.What are these unique qualities? Well, I am going to list a few.First of all, girls can often concentrate on higher level abstract thinking at an earlier age than boys can.Secondly, they can often work for longer periods of time.Girls also enjoy collaborative learning activities and so they work well in groups.Finally, as girls mature, they are often kind of co-operative rather than competitive.These four qualities are valued in all girls schools.The second benefit of single sex education is that it helps girls develop self-confidence.I strongly believe that girls become more self-confident without the distraction and different learning styles of boys.In a single sex environment girls enjoy being leaders.They offer help to others and they also ask for help when they need it.For example, if they don’t understand a math or science concept they will ask for clarification.But when girls are in the same classroom as boys they often lose their self esteem.Boys are sometimes a louder, and may jump up out of their seats and wave their arms at people’s faces, if they know the answer to a teacher’s question.If this happens girls typically sink back in their chairs and wait for the boys to quiet down.But if there are no boys around girls can feel free and be themselves.Now it’s true that all girl schools do separate girls from the real world while they are growing up.But in the real adult world boys are the ones who set the rules of the game.And these rules don’t necessarily reflect the needs or talents of girls.In an all girl school girls can become confident enough to challenge the rules.And thenperhaps they can change the real world into a place designed to accommodate both men and women.Part two.Statements.2.Exercises.Listen and then choose the answer that is closest in meaning to each statement you hear.1)This project is urgent.I have to type all these reports by Monday morning.So there goes my sleep this weekend.2)We are thinking of asking professor Brown if he can give the exam during the final week of classes.But we are told that th ere isn’t much chance of that.3)Professor White Head hadn’t planned to invite her to the Monday meeting.But he changed his mind at the last minute.4)Since it’s going to cut your fortune to get your car fix why don’t you just trade it for a new one?5)It is essential to stay healthy when you are faced with important examinations.Studying all night will be good for neither your grades nor your health.6)The committee finally reached a decision.And I couldn’t have hoped for a better outcome.Everybody says they haven’t seen like this for weeks.7)I had a hard time getting through this novel.Who can remember the names of all those 45 characters in it?8)Michael has put all his time and mind into his studies.Though he has only studied English for two years he speaks it very well.9)We’ve undercharged them.The invoice doesn’t include the legal fees or our agency commission.We need to inform them of this immediately.10)We have little choice about when to send the application.Yesterday was too soon to send it and tomorrow will be too late.11)It took 2 weeks longer than usual to get your package because the postal workers were on strike.12)The price of the car was so low that it made Brad suspicious of the value.He hesitated for 10 days and still made no decision.13)When he met us on Thursday professor Baker saidthat he tried to reschedule the class at a time convenient to the majority.14)If it takes Mike two hours to do the East Asian history assignment it will take the rest of the class double the time.15)Why bother to call Smith and tell him about the meeting this afternoon.We will see him at lunch.16)The snack bar is not always this deserted.It’s the end of the semester.Everyone is in the library studying.17)We’d expected the repairs to cost us about 15 dollars, but they charged us 3 times as much.18)Ms.Plate came to meet us at the reception.I thought that she was the secretary, but she turned out to be the president of the company.19)After studying mathematics for two years at a German university in Berlin, she has changed to an architecture program in an American university in Washington.20)Even though the doctor has advised him to quit, Bob still smokes a pack of cigarettes a day.中级口译听力教程第三版4B Part 3.3.Exercises.1.It’s cool for everyone to be successful.Listen to the short conversation and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.M: Mary, do you think you have ever been discriminated against because you are a woman? W: Well, let’s see.I have two answers for that.The first answer is yes.That’s my gut feeling.But sometimes I think no.I am not being discriminated against.I just need to try harder.I guess I am saying yes and no.Look, we are in a society where discrimination is definitely going on in the business world.I see women getting paid less than men do for the same position.And often women get jobs as assistance but they are the ones who do all the work.Also there is thus old boys club, the support network that men have.Men do help each other, and they could help women too.But they don’t.M: So then you are saying that men do have an easier time of it.W: Yeah, it is easier for men.But I have mixedfeelings.Sometimes I think that I am just making excuses for myself.What I ask myself is, “Am I good enough?” “Am I as good as the men?” Perhaps I am not.But I rea lly believe that if I do the work necessary in the business world, I will be able to be as successful as any men.I think that there is much more of level playing field than there was before.There is much more opportunities now for women than when I was younger.M: And do you think successful women help other women?W: Yes, I do.Women tend to think of helping themselves and helping other people too.And I hope that I can help to increase the opportunities for many young girls as well as boys.M: You want to help boys also?W: Of course.It’s cool for everyone to be successful.And I do see progress in the future.I really do.Questions:1)What is this conversation mainly about?2)Mary mentions several things that point to discrimination against women.Which of the following is not one of these things?3)Which of the following statements is true according to the conversation? 4)In which of the following fields does Mary probably work?2.Do you think there is rarely quality now? This is a short conversation about the changing gender roles.Listen and choose the best answer to each question you hear.W: Michael, I’d like to ask your opinion about how gender roles are changing.Do you think there is rarely quality now?M: That’s absolutely not true.The first thing is that the re is still a paid disparity.Women make only about 70 percent of the dollar that men earn.There have been changes in the last 20 years or so, but that have been relatively modest.And there is still that glass ceiling where women hit this invisible barrier as they try tomove up.W: Could you give me an example of the glass ceiling?M: Well, look at this.I am a social worker.90 percent of my colleagues are women.But both the CEO and his boss are men.So the top executives are men, and you know, the lower paid levels, most of them are women.I think that men are much more likely to be raised with the sense of entitlement than women.W: And what about quality at home?M: I don’t think there is a quality there, either.You see I think that gender differences often operate on unconscious levels.It almost never occurs to men that they can do house work just as well as women or take care of children.Even if they have divorced and have custody of a child.But women have been parenting children alone for ever.And women just assume that they can do it.W: How has it affected you in your own life?M: Well, with both of my children from 2 different marriages,I was always the person who got up at night and gave the babya bottle.I was always very actively involved with caring for my children cooking for them.And I joined a play group with my son 25 years ago.Incidentally I was the only male involved.And I loved it.W: Good for you!M: That was very very different from my father’s generation.My father had almost nothing to do with us until we were 8 or 10.He held us and gave us some smiles and so on.But he wasn’t really an active parent.But I was determined to be a part of the joy of it all.W: So what you are saying is that the situation has changed but there is still inequality.M: Oh, yes, I think that’s true absolutely.Questions:1)What’s Michael’s opinion about how gender roles are changing?2)About what percentage of men’s pay to women make forthe same type of job? 3)Which of the following statements is true about the quality at home? 4)Which of the following statements best describes Michael?3.Gender and language.This is a part of a lecture about gender and language.Listen carefully and then supply the missing parts of the answers to the following questions.Good morning.Please take notes on today’s lecture.Everyone should pick up his pen or rather everyone should pick up her pen, or everyone should pick up his/her pen, or her/his pen.Wait let me start again.Everyone should pick up their pens.Is that correct? You get my point, right? The title of this lecture is Gender and Language.What I am going to discuss more specifically is the topic of sexism and language and how to avoid it.First then, is it true that language can be sexist? The answer is yes, it can.Take the example of this word, Mister.What word has the same meaning for women? There is none.There is Misses which means I am married.There is Miss which means it’s none of your business whether I am married or not.Well, not exactly, but you get my point.Let’s turn to the question of gender’s specific terms.Many terms like mailman or policeman are gender specific.They all refer to man.If there are women who do these jobs, so what do we do? Well a safe option is to use what we call gender neutral terms such as mail-carrier or police-officer.Why should we use gender neutral language? Well, first of all, because it describes the world the way really is.If children grow up hearing the word chairman then the internalized idea that all leaders are men which isn’t true.Secondly it’s a q uestion of equality.For example when people say mankind it sounds as if they are only talking about man.But when you say human beings or people then you include both men and women.But vocabulary isn’t theonly problem.Grammar is a problem too.Do you remember the example I gave at the beginning, everyone should pick up pen.Well, I wasn’t really making a joke.The fact is I have to choose a broad noun, and I don’t want to give the impression that everyone in the room is male or female either.So I am facing a d ilemma.What’s the solution? Well, personally, I prefer to say, everyone should pick up their pen(s).I realize this is not grammatically correct.But it does avoid sexism.And you will find that most university professors and writers would probably make the same choice that I do.Look at the newspaper, or look around you on the bus or on the subway.You will see plural pro-nouns in places you might not expect.Part 4.Listening and translation.3.Exercises.1.Sentence translation.Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese.Then write it in the space given below.1)Nine out of ten trade visitors interviewed were generally very satisfied with the fare.And 92 percent of the visitors spontaneously declare to intend to visit the fare again in 2008.2)Some nations have worked to meet the shortage of clean fresh water.They are trying to keep their rivers from being polluted.3)I read that according to recent statistics 67 percent of Americans favor the death penalty in cases of murder.That’s 2/3 of the population.4)A gold watch and a necklace were stolen from a home on Broad Street.The criminals entered the house through a bathroom window.5)A man was arrested at midnight on Harper Street, because he was carrying a handgun without license.He was taken to the police station for questioning.2.Passage translation.Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese.Then write it in the space given below.You may take notes while you are listening.1)Doctors think that most people cannot live beyond a hundred years.But agrowing number of scientists believe that the aging process can be controlled.There are more than 12,000 Americans over 100 years old who receive social security benefits, and their numbers are increasing each year.Some scientists claim that theoretically and under ideal conditions animals including men can live 5 times longer than their normal period of growth.A person’s period of growth last approximately 25 years.If this theory is accurate future generations can expect a life-span of 150 years.2)Well, the neighbor-hood watch program has been running for more than 5 months, and has been incredibly successful.We used to have a lot of minor problems on our block, but now it’s very quiet.Everyone knows that our neighborhood is off limits for trouble makers.Just last week we won a special award from the mayor’s office.All of us were invited to a big award ceremony.We had dinner, heard some guests speakers, and then accepted our award for out-standing community service.Unit Nine Part one About single-sex education Feminist n.女权主义者adj.主张男女平等的, 女权主义的Liberal宽容忍耐的;心胸宽?的;无偏见的/慷慨的;大方的/（指教育）扩展心智的, 德育的（不单纯作职业或技术的训练）/自由党人/不严格的;自由的;不讲究准确性的To interact(with)相互作用;相互影响/指人）一起活动或互相合作（尤指为互相联系Beneficial有益的;有用的;有好处的: Collaborative adj.协作的, 合作的 Clarification n.澄清, 阐明Self-esteem自尊;自负: high/low self-esteem 很强的[弱的]自尊心/ injure sb's self-esteem 伤某人的自尊心 To accommodate Feminists Part two To undercharge（某人）少收（某物的）价款 Invoice发票;发货清单;服务费用清单: Agent’s commission 代理商佣金 En route on the way 在路上;在中途Part three Gender生理上的）性别分类, 性Disparity n.不同，不等。

06年3月Part A: Spot Dictation1. Statements1.【原文】Up to now, none of the candidates who applied for the position has the required credentials. We’d better let our ad in the Help-Wanted Sectionrun for more weeks.【预测】划出每个选项的关键词：A)not one qualified; B)nobody applied; C)only one applied; D)interviewed nine,显然话题是应聘、面试。

B)、C)项矛盾，可能有一个成立。

A)中的qualified应该是关注的重点，此选项的内容在深度上高于其他3个注重数字的选项。

【解析】答案为A)。

听力的重点在前半句：none of the candidates who applied说明B)、C)错。

D)中的nine是对none的混淆，也不对。

none…has required credentials与A)中的not qualified相符合。

【注释】credentials：证件，关于某人可以相信、信任或具有权力的证件或证明书。

Help-Wanted Section：（报纸上的）求助、招聘版。

run an ad：做广告。

2.【原文】Originally Florence was only asked to make some introductory remarks, but she ended up giving a speech herself when the speaker came down with the flu.【预测】划出每个选项的关键词，判断话题显然是speech，并涉及到introduce remarks（介绍辞），选项中有一个混淆点：是Florence还是speaker作了演讲？听时特别注意判断这个问题。

听力原文2006Part 1, Listening ComprehensionSECTION A MINI-LECTUREGood morning! In today's lecture we shall discuss what meaning is in literary, works. When we read novels, poems, etc. , we invariably ask ourselves a question—that is, what does the writer mean here? In other words, we are interested in finding out the meaning. But meaning is a difficult issue in literature. How do we know what a work of literature is supposed to mean or what its real meaning is? I'd like to discuss three ways to explain what meaning is.No. 1, meaning is what is intended by the author. ( Q1)No. 2, meaning is created by and contained in the text itself.And No. 3 , meaning is created by the reader.Now, let's take a look at the first approach—that is, meaning is what is intended by the author. Does a work of literature mean what the author intended to mean? And if so, how can we tell? If all the evidence we have is the text itself and nothing else, we can only guess what ideas the author had according to our understanding of literature and world. In order to have a better idea of what one par¬ticular author means in one of his works; I suggest that you do the following:First, go to the library and read other works by the same author. ( Q2)Second get to know something about what sort of meanings seem to be common in literary works in that particular tradition and .at that time. In other words, we need to find out what the literary trends were in those days. ( Q3) And last, get to know what were the cultural values and symbols of the time. I guess you can understand the author's meaning much more clearly after you do the related background research.Now, let's move on to the second approach to meaning—that is, meaning is created by and con¬tained in the text itself. Does the meaning exist in the text? Some scholars argue that the formal prop¬erties of the text like grammar, diction, uses of image and so on and so forth, contain and produce the meaning, ( Q4) so that any educated or competent reader will inevitably come to more or less the same interpretation as any other. As. far as I am concerned, the meaning is not only to be found in the literary traditions and grammatical conventions of meaning but also in the cultural codes which have been handed down from generation to generation. ( Q5) So when we and other readers, inclu¬ding the author as well, are said to come up with similar interpretations. That kind of agreement could be created by common traditions and conventions of usage, practice and interpretation. In other words, we have some kind of shared bases for the same interpretation, but that does not mean that readers agree on the meaning all the time. In different time periods, with different cultural perspec¬tives, including class, belief and world view, readers, I mean competent readers, can arrive at dif¬ferent interpretations of tdxts: ( Q6) So meaning in the text is determined by how readers see it. It is not contained in the text in a fixed way.Now, the third approach to meaning—that is, meaning is created by the reader. ( Q7) Does the meaning then exist in the reader's response? In a sense, this is inescapable. Meaning exists only in so far as it means to someone , and literary works are written in order to evoke sets of responses in the reader. This leads us to consider three essential issues.The first is—meaning is social—( Q8) that is, language and conventions work only a shared meaning and our way of viewing the world can exist only a shared or sharable. Similarly, when we read a text, we are participating in social or cultural meaning, so a response to a piece of literary work is not merely an individual thing but is part of culture and history.Second, meaning is contextual. If you change the context, you often change the meaning.And last, meaning requires reader competency. ( Q9) Texts constructed as literature have their own ways of expressions or sometimes we say styles. And the more we know of them, the more we can understand the text. Consequently, there is in regard to the question of meaning; the matter of reader competency as it is called the experience and knowledge of comprehending literary texts. Your professors might insist that you practice and improve competency in reading and they might also insist that you interpret meaning in the context of the whole work. But you may have to learn other compe¬tencies too. For instance, in reading Mulk Raj Anand's The Untouchables' you might have to learn what the social structure of India was like at that time, what traditions of writing were in practice in India in the early 1930s, what political, cultural andpersonal influences Mulk Raj Anand came un¬der when constructing the imaginative world of the short novel. ( Q10) Ok , you may see that this i¬dea that meaning requires competency in reading in fact brings us back to the historically situated un¬derstandings of an author and his works as we mentioned earlier in this lecture, to different conven¬tions and ways of reading and writing and to the point that meaning requires a negotiation between cultural meanings across time, culture, class, etc. As readers, you have in fact acquired a good deal of competency already but you should acquire more. The essential point of this lecture is that mean¬ing in literature is a phenomenon that is not easily located, that meaning is historical, social and de¬rived from the traditions of reading and thinking and understanding of the world that you are educated about. Thank you for your attention!SECTION B INTERVIEWInterviewer: Well, I see from your resume , Miss Green, that you studied at the university college. How did you find there?Miss Green: I had a great time. The teaching there was good and I made a lot of friends. The psy¬chology department was a great place to be. ( Q1) Interviewer: How come you chose psychology?Miss Green: Well, at first I didn't have any clear idea of what I wanted to do after university. I guess I've just always been interested in people and the way they act. I wanted to know why people think and act the way they do. It's a fascinating area.Interviewer: And what was the course like? .Miss Green: Good. The teachers were all really nice and they had the special approach to teaching. You know they didn't just give us lectures and tell us to read books like they might do in some more traditional places. The whole course was based on the problem-solving ap¬proach. You know they described apai-ticular situation to us and we discuss what might happen. And after that we do some reading and see if it confirmed our own ideas. That's what I liked best—the really practical orientation of the course. I learnt very well with that style. So for me, it was just great. ( Q1)Interviewer: I see from your resume that you graduated about four years ago and after that... let me see...Miss Green:I got a job with the Department of Employment. It was only a temporary thing for about five months. I was a researcher in the department. We design a survey, go out to the factories, and ask all the questions to the workers and the management , then go back to the office, analyze all the data and produce a report. ( Q2) It was quite interesting and I guessed the psychology course at college helped me a lot.Interviewer:And after that you worked for three years in an Advertising Agency. That must be a bit of change from the Department of Employment, wasn't it? Miss Green: Well, not really. I supposed the office furnishings were a bit more sophisticated, but the work was quite, similar. I was basically still doing the same thing—designing ques¬tionnaires, going out, asking questions andwriting reports. The only difference was that this time I wasn't asking people about their work. I was asking them what kind of sham¬poo they bought and if they preferred brand X to brand Y. ( Q3) Then I make up a re¬port and the agency would use the information in the advertising campaigns. I enjoyed my work a lot.Interviewer: So why did you decide to leave?Miss Green :.Three years is a long time to be asking people those sorts of questions about shampoo and drinks. No. Seriously , after two years I was in charge of the research department of the agency and .I had one assistant researcher. I guess after two years of doing that, I sup¬pose I felt, you know, I can do this well. And now I want to do something else that's a little different. And there was nowhere for me to go inside the company. It just wasn't challenging for me any more and because I needed a challenge, I decided to move on. ( Q4) When I heard about the position of senior researcher here, I thought that's exactly what I want—the chance to combine my management skills and my research interests working in a much larger department with more varied work.Interviewer: And you felt that the job description and our advertisement would offer you the kind of challenge you're looking for?Miss Green:Exactly. Yes. As I said, management in a larger organization and research combined. Also to be honest with you, I heard about the job before it was advertised. A friend of mine, who works here, Mark Austen, told me a few weeks ago that you were looking for someone to take over the job. He describedthe position to me in quite a bit of detail. And I thought, "Well, , that's exactly what I'm looking for. " So really I'd written my let¬ter of application before the job was even advertised.Interviewer: I should tell you that with the present cutbacks, we've only got one full-time administer assistant in the section. How would you feel about doing your own word processing, photo copying, that sort of thing?Miss Green: Oh, I'm used to that. I've done all my own word processing for ages. It's the only way to write really , isn't it? I can type well about 60 words a minute.I did a secretarial course after I left school, so I learnt typing in short hand. Thena few years later, I bought a PC and I learnt how to do word processing, too. ( Q5 )Interviewer: Well , that's handy. Now in the position you've applied for , you'd have five to six assis¬tant researchers responsible to you. That's considerably more responsibility than you've had before. So you're obviously ambitious. And as you said, you like challenge. I was wondering what you see yourself doing in, say, five or ten years on the track.Miss Green:Oh, that is a difficult question. Let me try to answer your question in this way. I'm-par¬ticularly interested in experimental design and also in teaching. I'd like to continue the organization and planning site of research, but do some teaching, too. I know that you have lecturers here who do just that sort of thing—some practical worker and some un¬dergraduate and postgraduate teaching. So that's what I really be aiming for—to be a lec¬turer here as well. ( Q5 )Interviewer: Well, that is certainly a career path that we'd encourage you to follow. But of course it might be necessary to upgrade your present qualifications first. I see from your resume that you've enrolled in an M. A. in experimental psychology. Could you tell me a bit about the courses you're planning to fake?SECTION C NEWS BROADCASTNews Item 1 (for questions 6 and 7)A man stole a small aircraft at gunpoint Sunday and flew it over downtown Frankfurt, circling skyscrapets and threatening tp crash into the European Central Bank. He landed safely after abouttwo hours and was arrested.,The man told a television station he wanted to call attention to Judith Resnik, a U. S. astronautkilled in the 1986 post-launch explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. ( Q6) Military jets chased the stolen , two-seat motorized glider as the man began circling slowly above Frankfurt's banking dis¬trict. Thousands of people were evacuated from the main railway station, two opera houses and sever¬al skyscrapers. Police identified the man as a 31-year-old German student from Darmstadt, a city about 25 miles south of Frankfurt. In radio contact with air traffic controllers , the man threatened to crash into the. European Central Bank headquarters unless he was allowed the TV interview as well as a call toBaltimore. ( Q7 ) He later said he wanted to commit suicide by plunging the plane into the Maine River. It was unclear if the man was forced to land or talked down. Air traffic controllers and a police psychologist had been in contact with him.News Item 2 (for question 8)Shanghai plans to build a vast underground network of malls , restaurants and parking lots to make up for a lack of space above ground according to a recent government report. ( Q8 )The development will cover 600,000 square meters , the equivalent of 120 soccer fields, spread across four underground floors, the city government reported on its website. The city is accepting bids from builders. Shanghai has about 20 million people , plus factories , office towers and high-rise apartments , crowded into a small triangular territory near the mouth of the Yangtze River. The plans called for the project due to be finished by 2006 to expand existing facilities scattered along Shanghai subway system. The project will need advanced technology to supply fresh air and ensure safety.But the biggest concern is the stability off` the soil under the city. Shanghai is sinking by 1. 5 centimeters a year. Lands subsidence has been aggravated by over-pumping of underground water and the construction of thousands ofhigh-rise buildings. Shanghai's foundations are built on soft soil. So building multi-storey spaces underground would be like digging holes in the piece of bean curd, the government report says. The difficulties are easy to see.News Item 3 (for questions 9 and 10)A credit card that only works when it hears its owner's voice has been developed by US scien¬tists. Researchers hope that the device, which comes with abuilt-in voice recognition chip and mi¬crophone will be a weapon in the battle against credit card fraud. ( Q9) Even if thieves know a card's password and personal identification number, they will still have to copy the owner's voice accurate¬ly. The trial card was created by scientists at B Card in California, US. The first version is 3 times as thick as a normal credit card, but researchers believe smaller chips will allow the card to slim down to a more conventional size. The card is apparently the first to put a voice recognition chip, 'a micro¬phone speaker and battery into a credit card. ( Q10) To use the card, the owner first presses a but¬ton and hears the prompt: say your password. If the password is correct and spoken by the right per¬son, the card emits an identification signal which is processed by a computer connected to the Inter¬net. Researchers hope to get the card to handle ten transactions per day for two years before its non- replaceable battery runs out.作文AmbitionAmbition is the decision one makes and the resolution with which he carries out that decision. It provides us with the required driving force to accomplish any undertakings in our life. Just as Joseph Epstein , a famous American writer put it , " And as we decide and choose , so are our lives formed. " Indeed, once we make up our minds to choose to do something, then our life becomesmean¬ingful and specifically orientated. This notion of life , as far as I observe , is closest to truth and does apply to ahnost all aspects of life.First things first, ambition renders us a sense of mission. No matter what decision you make you have to be responsible for your choice. Your choice procures you a sense of orientation, or more specially a sense of mission. And only a strong mission may enable one to accomplish greatness. Caesar of the ancient Roman Empire was urged by his ambition "I came, I saw, I conquered" , and he became an unrivaled empire builder in the history of Rome. John Milton , stimulated always by his ambition that aimed at writing some "mighty lines" which England would unwillingly forget, had in due time secured his position as the second Shakespeare in the history of English literature.In the second place, ambition can bring one's potentials to the full. Ambition may well serve as a catalyst activating one's dormant potentials. Without ambition one's potentials will remain slumbering like a dormant volcano. A case in point is Ms Zhang Haidi, a Chinese Helen Keller. It is her ambi¬tion to be a useful person that has turned the almost paralyzed Zhang Haidi into awell-accomplished figure whose achievements would dwarf, those of some normal people aiming at the sun, though at worst, they may probably land on the moon.Influential as it is upon us, however, ambition must be channeled in the right direction. If wrongly directed, one's ambition may bring havoc on him and others. Hitler, whose ambition was to conquer Europe by whatever evil means, finally, turned him into a demon. It was this demon that al¬most cast Europeinto an unfathomable abyss ,of anguish and suffering. Another case is Macbeth whose ambition was to become the king of Scotland. However, his ambition was materialized by the murder of King Duncan. Consequently, unbearable guilt and psychological agony drove him to his tragic doom.To sum up, ambition can benefit us tremendously if it is wisely and correctly channeled, other¬wise it may ruin others and ourselves. A poet says: life can be bad; life can be, good; life can be dirty; life can be sad; life can even be painful. In my mind's eye, a person can make his life beauti¬ful, meaningful and rewarding and stand out as a respectable personage if he is motivated by, a well- orientated ambition.。

2006年9月上海市高级口译第二阶段口试真题试卷（精选）(题后含答案及解析)题型有： 2. 口译题口译题Part A Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal.., and stop it at the signal...You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. Now let us begin Part A with the first passage.听力原文：Britain and China start from a strong foundation, with our bilateral relations in excellent shape. In 1950 Britain was the first western country to recognize the People’s Republic of China. This year we will celebrate the 11th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Since 1997 our exchanges have multiplied dramatically--bilaterally but also multilaterally where we share common interests and responsibilities as Permanent Members of the UN Security Council. // As China embarks on its new phase of development, the UK is ready for partnership. British and Chinese universities can form new partnerships to raise skills and management capacity. Our research institutions and scientists can collaborate to develop the technologies to make innovative products, for example dealing with the environmental challenges which must be solved to guarantee future quality of life. In all this, I see significant mutual benefits--a UK/China Partnership in education exchange and scientific development.1．Passage 1正确答案：英中两国的友谊具有坚实的基础，并建立了牢固的双边关系。

英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试昂立模拟考试第一套参考答案SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTPart A: Spot Dictation 本项共30分，每格1.5分1. at least 10 years 11. a certain experiment2. the longest night 12. his assistant3. are waiting for 13. lots of results4. out of the harbor 14. hold out5. what losers 15. The British Prime Minister6. hanging on 16. give up7. the extra mile 17. many talented people8. how close 18. is full of9. actually fail 19. determination10. keep on scratching 20. keep working forPart B: Listening Comprehension 本项10题，共10分1. Statements1. .C2. B3. D4. C5. A6. D7. D8. B9. A 10. D2. T alks and Conversations: 本项20题，共20分11. B 12. A 13. D 14. D 15. C 16. A 17. C 18. A 19. A 20. A 21. A 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. C Part C: Listening and T ranslation1. Sentence T ranslation本项15分，每句3分1. 学会倾听是一项宝贵的技能，是在商业上取得成功最重要的管理技巧之一。

中级口译笔试试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. 听下面一段对话，选择正确的答案。

A. 去图书馆B. 去电影院C. 去公园D. 去超市对话内容：（此处假设有一段对话内容）答案：C2. 听下面一段对话，选择正确的答案。

A. 他喜欢看书B. 他喜欢听音乐C. 他喜欢画画D. 他喜欢运动对话内容：（此处假设有一段对话内容）答案：A二、阅读理解（共30分）1. 阅读以下短文，选择正确的答案。

短文内容：（此处假设有一段短文内容）A. 短文主要讲述了...B. 短文主要讲述了...C. 短文主要讲述了...D. 短文主要讲述了...答案：B2. 阅读以下短文，选择正确的答案。

短文内容：（此处假设有一段短文内容）A. 短文主要讲述了...B. 短文主要讲述了...C. 短文主要讲述了...D. 短文主要讲述了...答案：D三、翻译（共30分）1. 将以下句子从英语翻译成中文。

英文：The weather is getting warmer, so I will take off my coat.中文：天气变暖了，所以我将脱掉我的外套。

答案：正确2. 将以下句子从中文翻译成英语。

中文：他每天早晨都会去公园跑步。

英文：He goes running in the park every morning.答案：正确四、写作（共20分）1. 根据以下提示写一篇短文。

提示：描述你最喜欢的季节，并解释为什么。

答案：（此处假设有一篇短文内容）评分标准：- 内容相关性：5分 - 语言准确性：5分 - 组织结构：5分 - 语法和拼写：5分总分：20分。

上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit2Unit 2. Part one. My first day in New York.3. Exercises. 1. Listen to the passage about a man’s account of his first day in the US. And then choose the correct answer to each question you hear.I arrived in the United States on February 6th, 2006. But I remember my first day here very clearly. My friend was waiting for me when my plane landed at Kennedy Airport at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. The weather was very cold and it was snowing. But I was too excited to mind. From the airport my friend and I took a taxi to my hotel. On the way I saw the skyline of Manhattan for the first time, and I stared in astonishment at the famous skyscrapers and neon made them beauty. My friend helped unpacked at the hotel and then left me because he had to go back to work. He promised to return the next day. Shortly after my friend had left I went to a restaurant near the hotel to get something to eat. Because I couldn’t spea k a word of English I couldn’t tell the waiter what I wanted. I was very upset and started to make some gestures. But the waiter didn’t understand me. Finally I ordered the same thing the man at the next table was eating. After dinner I started to walk along Broad Way until I came to Time Square, with its movie theatres, neon lights, and huge crowds of people. I did not feel tired so I continue to walk around the city. I wanted to see everything on my first day. I knew it was impossible but I wanted to try. When I returned to the hotel I was exhausted. But I couldn’t sleep because I kept hearing the fire and police sirens during the night.I lay awak e and thought about New York. It was a very big and interesting city with many tall buildings and big cars, and full ofnoise and busy people. I also decided right then that I had to learn to speak English.Questions.1) When did the author first arrive in the US?2) By whom was he greeted at the airport?3) What did the author do on the waitress hotel?4) Which of the following statements is not true?5) Where did the author get something to eat after his friend had left?6) Why couldn’t he have wha t he really wanted at the restaurant?7) What did the author do after the dinner?8) Why couldn’t he sleep during t he night?2. Listen again and then supply the missing information in the following passage.Part 2. Statements. 3. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer which is closest in meaning to each statement you hear.1. Sorry, I can’t go to the theatre toni ght. I must make sure that I have corrected all the typing errors, so I’d better reading through my paper again.2. What about going sho pping in downtown areas? It’s unlikely to rain this afternoon according to the weather report this morning.3. It’s already 10 o’clock. Too late for us to call professor Brown about the student council meeting. Let’s hold off till tomorrow.4. It’s going to take 2 weeks to get all the data I need from my research project which is not due to the end of the next semester.5. Although she is supposed to be at work by 8:30, Janeusually turns up 45 minutes late. The manager wants to talk to her about that.6. After staying for 22 years at his job in the London head office, Cane requested that he be transferred to New York.7. Lorry has been away from her work for 2 and a half weeks. She broke her arm when she fell down the stairs in the office building.8. On Monday morning, Mary ran as fast as she could to catch the bus. Unfortunately she missed it, and was late for work.9. After meeting with his topped advisers, president Bush flew to camp David 2 days ago together with his wife and daughter in order to escape reporters.10. As she was terribly afraid of being scolded, Jenny lied to her parents about the grade she had received on her math exam.11. Matthew shows a lot of enthusiasm for the tennis course and I wish he would show as much for studies.12. Not having seen each other for almost 30 years, Jason ran across his old college roommate during a business trip to Boston.13. I am getting used to a lot of things at my new job, but I wish the supervisor would give me some feedback14. The heat must have gone off in this building and it’s freezing here. Shouldn’t we call theoffice and report this?15. Although he has won so many titles in the world tournaments, Jack is an unpopular tennis player because he always gets mad when he loses.16. That vi siting economist is speaking tonight. But Doctor Johnson doesn’t seem to think much of him, probably because they come from different schools of thought.17. These books are 2 weeks overdue. But luckily for me there is a moratorium this week on fines, they are trying to encourage returns.18. I promise you that these people are honest. They would never have accepted his money if they had known his plans.19. How prices have shot up in the past 2 decades. A package of cereal that used to cost 77 cents in 1986, now costs 2 dollars and 5 cents.20. Carl supposed to pick up the package at the post office by 5 p.m. on his way home back from his office.中级口译听力教程第三版1BPart 3. 3. Exercises. 1. Studying in London. A man is narrating his experience in London. Listen and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.When I was in college I spent a semester studying in London. Even though we speak the same language English people and Americans are very different. I guess I felt that the Americans had a bad reputation. Some people think we allowed, and we speak on minds too much. So I tried to listen a bit more, and not be so assertive if that make sense. I want to make a good impression. I shouldn’t have worried about it, but I did. I love the life style th ere, going out for afternoon tea was fun, and I really love the old buildings. We don’t have anything that all in the United States, so that is pretty amazing. The British also have a different sense of humor. I really like it. Their comedy shows on TV are really funny. I’d have to say my experience was a positive one overall. In fact I am saving up money so I can go back there again.Questions.1) When did the man go to London?2) How long did the man live there?3) Why did the man try to change himself?4) The man mentions that he enjoys several things during his stay in London. Which of the following is not one of those things?2. Staying in a foreign city. A woman is telling us about her stay in a foreign city. Listen and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.I lived in Madrid for a whole year. And I have to be honest to say that at first I wasn’t very happy. You see I was homesick. I missed my family and I just wanted to go home, part of the problem was my Spanish. I couldn’t communicate very well, but I loved to eat. And that’s what really saved me. You see once I discovered tapas, oh, let me explain. These delicious appetizers you eat. So I made some Spanish friends and we would go out to tapas bars. So I got to eat a lot of delicious food and of course my Spanish improved dramatically as well. But there was one thing that was difficult to adjust to. And that was the dinner was always served at a late hour. I wasn’t used to eating at 11 at night.Questions.1) Where did the woman go?2) How long did the woman live there?3) Which of the following partially explains why the woman was so homesick at first?4) What did the woman particularly like?5) According to the woman which was the thing that was difficult to adjust to?3. I came over to the US. A young woman is telling about her first month in the United States. Listen and then choose the best answer to each question you hear.I came over to the US from the Middle East. My familyopened a restaurant here. At first I found it difficult. Everything seemed so different. Just using a pay phone for example, or going to a doctor was different. I was pretty overwhelmed, and I guess because I wasn’t feeling comfortable, I tended to make friends only with people from my country. I felt like I was living in a bubble separated from the Americans. But once I started feeling more confident about my English, I started meeting Americans. I found them very friendly and open, and turned out to be very easy to make friends. But there was one thing about Americans that bothered me at first. I found it hard to get used to the way they talk so much about themselves. It took me a long time to understand you are supposed to talk about yourself too. Because that is how people get to know one another. It is still hard for me to talk a lot about myself. But I am getting better at it.Questions.1) Where did the woman come from?2) What did her family do in the United States?3) How did she like living in the United States at first?4) When did her feelings change about living in the United States?5) Which one of the following things bothered the woman as she just arrived in the United States?Part Four. Listening and translation.3. Exercises. 1. Sentences translation. Listen and translate each sentence you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below.1) It was supposed to be a short meeting, but it lasted 3 hours. We were all exhausted when we stepped out of the conference room.2) The weather forecast says it’s going to be very wet tomorrow. I am afraid we will have to change our plans for the meeting.3) A woman in her late 30s was found taking items from the local market. She was caught on camera as she was putting the items in her pocket.4) Pollution exposure at home work is often greater than outdoors. Indoor air pollutant levels are around 35 percent greater than outside levels, and can pose serious health problems.5) An exhibition of some 117 Cezanne paintings opened on Friday, showing off the works of the man deemed the father of the modern art, a bridge between the impressionist and cubist movements.2. Passage translation. Listen and translate each passage you have heard into Chinese. Then write it in the space given below. You may take notes while you are listening.1) The number of participating countries and international organizations to the Shanghai World EXPO 2010 has reached 174, overtaking the previous record ho ld by Germany’s Hannover, an official in charge of the events said at the preference conference this morning. The figure has surpassed estimation made by the mayor of Shanghai who said in August the number of participant would reach 170 by the end of this year. He estimated the figure would reach 200 by the end of 2008.2) Increasingly cities are suffering the problems of both poverty and pollution. The World Health Organization estimates in world wide area more than one and every three urban dwellers nearly 1.1 billion people have to breathe unhealthy air. And at least 250 million urban dwellers cannot get safe drinking water. By 2012 most children in third world towns will be born to theextremely poor families. And as a result more than 100 million homeless children will struggle to survive on the streets.Unit twoPart one My first day in New YorkSkyline n. 轮廓，地平线Skyscraper A very tall buildingTo unpack 打开（包装）取出某物Neon /ni??n/ 氖a neon lamp/light/sign 霓虹灯[霓虹灯光/霓虹灯广告Siren汽笛; 警报器ManhattanBroadway 百老汇Times Square 时代广场Part twoTournaments联赛, 比赛, 竞赛, 锦标赛（常为淘汰制Moratorium ~ (on sth) 暂停, 中止（尤指经官方同意者Cereal 谷物Camp David戴维营美国总统的休养地。

2006 National English Contest for College Students（Level B - Preliminary）Part I Listening Comprehension (25 minutes, 30 points)Section A Short Conversations (6 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear 6 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be read only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.1. A. It really has good service. B. It really has good food.C. The food arrives quickly.D. The food doesn't taste good.2. A. To cancel a tennis game. B. To arrange a dinner party.C. To request some help.D. To make an appointment.3. A. Tonight. B. Tomorrow.C. Next week.D. Not mentioned.4. A. She was delighted. B. She was relieved.C. She was disappointed.D. She was surprised.5. A. Cold and cloudy. B. Cold and rainy. C. Cold and snowy. D. Cold and windy.6. A. Outside a swimming pool. B. Outside a football ground.C. Outside a sports field.D. Outside a skating area.Section B Long Conversation (4 points)Directions: In this section, you will hear one long conversation. At the end of the conversation, 4 questions will be asked about what was said. You will hear both the conversation and the questions only once. After each question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.7. A. At the train station. B. At the airport.C. At the coach station.D. At a travel agency.8. A. Suddenly, she fell ill. B. Her flight was overbooked.C. Her ticket was not valid.D. The weather was bad.9. A. A few days ago. B. A month ago.C. At 16.40.D. An hour ago.10. A. Because she forgot the flight time. B. Because she attended a meeting.C. Because she didn't confirm her booking.D. Because she got stuck in a traffic jam.Section C News Items (10 points)Directions:In this section, you will hear 10 short pieces of news from BBC or VOA. After each news item and question, there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the three choices marked A, B and C, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.11． A. To encourage poor people to take to the streets.B. To remove trade obstacles in Hong Kong.C. To find ways of dealing with anti-globlization activists.12． A. 35 hours. B. Over 46 hours. C. 45 hours.13． A. They will remain open. B. They will be closed. C. They will be cancelled.14． A. Health officials in Asia.B. Health officials in Europe.C. Health officials in America.15． A. 115 thousand. B. 50 thousand. C. 150 thousand.16． A. Late in the the morning.B. Early in the afternoon.C. Towards evening.17． A. Because New Orleans was unable to get enough funds.B. Because they kept demanding higher pay.C. Because what they had done made the Mayor extremely sad.18． A. From their photographic evidence.B. From their appearance on the shore.C. From the remains of dead specimens.19． A. Around 40. B. Around 20. C. Around 30.20． A. Northeast of the island of Bermuda.B. Southeast of their upturned boat.C. Southeast of the island of Bermuda.Section D Passages (10 points)Directions：In this section, you will hear 3 passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear 3 or 4 questions. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 21 to 23 are based on the passage you have just heard.21. A. Complain about bad winter driving.B. Give information about winter weather.C. Warn people against driving in winter.D. Advise people on safe driving in winter.22. A. To explain the importance of smooth movements when driving.B. Because he thinks coffe drinking is important for drivers.C. Because he wants drivers to be more relaxed when driving.D. To show how you can avoid spilling it when driving in winter.23. Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?A. B.C. D.Passage TwoQuestions 24 to 26 are based on the passage you have just heard.24. A. Some famous television programs. B. Meanings of some television words.C. What people watch on television.D. How TV changed the meanings of words.25. A. Yes, they were stories on TV. B. No, they were stories on the radio.C. The speaker didn't mention this point.D. The speaker isn't sure about this point.26. A. Funny.B. Serious.C. Both funny and serious.D. Neither funny nor serious.Passage ThreeQuestions 27 to 30 are based on the passage you have just heard.27. A. Women want to make much more money.B. Women hate the men's world very much.C. Women are doing their best to be equal to men.D. Women can do the same kind of work as men.28. A. Because they can't get the same pay as men.B. Because the heads of most unions are men.C. Because they are not treated as equally as men.D. Because they can't serve as ministers or priests.29. A. Persuading women to join women's rights groups.B. Explaining why a drive for women's rights has started.C. Explaining how it feels to be a woman in a man's world.D. Helping more women to realise their dreams.30. A. Women don't like to be treated as second-class citizens.B. Women make the same amount of money as men for the same kind of work.C. Men make political decisions in most places.D. Women have started their own newspapers and written books for equal rights.Part II Vocabulary and Structure (5 minutes, 10 points)Directions: There are 10 incomplete sentences in this part. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence.Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.31. I was not quite __________ with the coat, particularly its sleeves. So I asked the __________ to make the sleeves a bit shorter.A. pleased; sailorB. satisfied; tailorC. happy; carpenterD. surprised; barber32. It usually __________ in autumn, but the day __________ bright today and the sun __________ in the blue and cloudless sky.A. rain; is; shoneB. rains; is; is shiningC. is raining; is; shinesD. rain; does; shine33. I was very hungry this morning and I wanted to eat a piece of bread. However, the bread I have is __________.A. very roughB. quite strongC. rather staleD. extremely weak34. I have no idea __________. Somebody has left it __________.A. who's candle is this; burning B． whose candle is this; burntC. who's candle this is; burnD. whose candle this is; burning35. It was a stroke of luck that she had always been able to write with __________ hand, which sometimes helped her a lot.A.bothB. eachC. everyD. either36. We still haven't made a decision __________ to the new engineering project. It's really a hard choice.A. on accountB. in viewC. with regardD. by contrast37. Now I'd like you to spend five minutes talking about the topic: What __________ you do if you __________ President?A. will; becameB. would; becameC. would; have becomeD. will; have become38. __________ turn up late at the meeting, he __________ forgot his relevant documents.A. Not only did he; alsoB. No sooner did he; thanC. As soon as he did; /D. As long as he did; never39. It was __________ she was sick __________ she didn't come to attend the farewell party.A. because; whyB. why; thatC. since; thatD. because; that40. The old woman has just been __________ by the car. A moment ago she was still very much alive. It is __________ my understanding.A. run over; beyondB. run down; withoutC. run away; offD. run off; beyondPart III Situational Dialogues (5 minutes, 5 points)Directions: There are 5 incomplete dialogues in this section. For each blank there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the dialogue. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.41. Jessica: How are the children?Sarah: Henry is fine, no problems there. But __________ - nothing serious but he's got a cold.Jessica: Oh dear!A. Mary isn't feeling very wellB. William is a bit under the weatherC. he looks rather paleD. I don't think so42. Veronica: I've just bought this silk shirt. __________, but it's nicer than hers.Tom: You've already got a silk shirt, haven't you?Veronica: Yes, but I bought the other one five years ago!A. It's too old-fashionedB. And it is for the eveningC. It's a bit like your sister'sD. It's not smart enough43. Sue: Brr! It's really freezing outside.Sam: Yes, it is a bit chilly.Sue: Chilly? __________ My nose almost dropped off. I don't understand you, Sam. Remember when we were in Spain, it was boiling hot, and you said it was quite mild really.A. It's so cold.B. It was scorching.C. It was warm.D. It's so hot.44. Helen: Hey, __________Nigel: I didn't know you'd applied for one.Helen: Yes. I had an interview last week and they want me.A. I am hunting for a job.B. I have got promoted.C. I've been offered a job.D. I'd have to move.45. Linda: __________ What time does it leave?Nile: It departs at 9.27, madam.Linda: And when does it arrive?Nile: It depends which station you want, madam. London is a big place.A. I'd like to go shopping with you on Sunday.B. I'd like to catch the next train to London.C. I'd like to get off at Piccadilly station.D. I'd like to get off at the city centre.Part IV IQ Test (5 minutes, 5 points)Directions: There are 5 IQ Test questions in this part. For each question there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.46. Which die is different from the other three?47.A. Monday.B. Tuesday.C. Wednesday.D. Friday.48. At the eating contest the winner ate an average of 15 hot dogs at the first 20 sittings. After a further 20 sittings the average increased to 20 hot dogs. What was the average for the last 20 sittings?A.15.B. 20.C. 25.D. 30.49. A ball bearing is to be dropped into each of these beakers. In which experiment will the ball travel the slowest?A. Experiment 1, because water at 20 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!B. Experiment 2, because milk at 40 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!C. Experiment 3, because oil at 60 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!D. Experiment 4, because tar at 80 degrees Fahrenheit is ice!50. Tanya can swim faster than Jack but slower than Sally. Harry usually swims faster than Jack, sometimes swims faster than Tanya, but never swims faster than Sally. Who is the slowest swimmer?A. Tanya.B. Sally.C. Harry.D. Jack.Part V Reading Comprehension (25 minutes, 40 points)Section A Multiple Choice (5 points)Directions: There is one passage in this part with 5 questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Questions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.Could someone be swallowed by a whale and live? In 1891, a young English sailor named James Bartley was, and he did.Bartley was a crew member on the whaling ship Star of the East. As his boat closed in on a whale, the animal lashed out with its tail. The whale's blow lifted the boat into the air and capsized it. Sailors in another boat captured the whale, and the overturned boat was turned upright, but Bartley was missing.The next morning, as sailors were cutting up the dead whale, they noticed a movement in its stomach. When it was opened, Bartley was found inside it! He was unconscious, and his face, neck, and hands had been bleached white by the whale's stomach juices. Other than that, he seemed unhurt.Later, when Bartley recovered, he described his experience. He had been aware of being in the water. Then he was in darkness, sliding along a slimy passageway. The heat was so great that it made him pass out. When he woke, he was back on board the ship!Questions:51. We may infer from the context that the word “capsized” in the second paragraph means “__________”.A. caught hold ofB. turned upside downC. broke into piecesD. sank into the sea52. According to the passage, Bartley became unconscious because of __________.A. the whale's sticky passageB. the whale's stomach liquidC. the sharp pain in his stomachD. the heat inside the whale's body53. The story suggests that __________.A. Bartley had swum away to the nearby bankB. Bartley had been attacked by piratesC. Bartley had been swallowed by the whaleD. Bartley had returned to the whaling ship54. It can be learned from the passage that __________.A. the whale was caught by sailors on Bartley's shipB. the whale was killed by BartleyC. the whale escaped from sailorsD. the whale was caught by sailors on another ship55. A suitable title for the passage might be __________.A. A Whaling Ship in the 1800sB. A Sailor's Whaling DreamC. A Young English SailorD. In the Belly of the WhaleSection B Yes / No / Not Given (5 points)Directions: In this part, you will have 5 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on the Answer Sheet. For questions 56 - 60, markY (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage;N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage;NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage.Questions 56 to 60 are based on the following passage.Statements:56. It is an American series which is about school life in New York.57. Andy and Becky are boyfriend and girlfriend. Andy is one year older than Becky.58. Charlie is Ronnie's best friend. He likes Ronnie very much.59. Tom is fond of computers and his ambition is to become a computer expert.60. Charlie's parents are from Turkey, and he's inherited their good looks.Section C Short Answer Questions (20 points)Directions: In this part, there are one chart and one passage followed by 10 questions or unfinished statements. Read the passages carefully, then answer the questions in a maximum of 10 words. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Questions 61 to 65 are based on the following chart.61. For what option do you think this assignment feedback sheet is?62. Who marked this assignment for Student 0454986?63. According to the chart, which aspects do the tutors consider when they mark a student's assignment?64. From the information in the chart, we can see there is a close connection between __________ theory and the actual __________ __________.65. According to the context, explain the meaning of the word “explicitly” in the analysis column?It means “__________ and __________”.Questions 66 to 70 are based on the following passage.Must Love DogsGenre: Comedy and RomanceStarring:Diane Lane, John Cusack, Dermot Mulroney, ElizabethPerkinsDirected By: Gary David GoldbergReleased By: Warner Bros.Run Time: 98 mins.Rating: PG-13Synopsis:A woman finds herself drafted into the battle of findingthe perfect man in this romantic comedy. Sarah Nolan (DianeLane) is a kindergarten teacher in her mid-thirties who isstill dealing with the emotional aftermath of her divorceeight months ago. While her sisters, Christine (Ali Hillis) and Carol (Elizabeth Perkins), both think Sarah needs to start dating again, Sarah herself isn't so sure. Carol decides to force the issue by posting Sarah's photo and profile on an Internet dating site, and soon a number of seemingly eligible bachelors are sending her e-mails in hopes of a date. However, nearly every man she meets turns out to be a loser, with the exception of Jake (John Cusack), who is smart, good looking, and even brings along a dog for their walk in the park (though he doesn't tell her the pooch was borrowed for the occasion). However, Sarah also makes the acquaintance of Bob (Dermot Mulroney), the divorced father of one of her students, and she finds herself having to choose between two potentially worthwhile men. Meanwhile, Sarah's widowed father, Bill (Christopher Plummer), decides to give Internet dating a try, and lands himself a new steady （情侣） in Dolly (Stockard Channing). Must Love Dogs is based on the best-selling novel of the same title by Claire Cook.66. Must Love Dogs is a film about a woman who __________ __________ __________ into the __________ of __________ the __________ man.67. How long does the movie last?68. The word “aftermath” in Line 5 means _________ .69. Carol helps her sister, Sarah, by posting Sarah's __________ and __________ on __________ __________ __________ __________.70. Why do you think Jake brings a dog along for their walk inthe park?Section D Summary (10 points)Directions: In this part, there is one passage followed by asummary. Read the passage carefully and complete the summary withthe appropriate words from the passage. Remember to write theanswers on the Answer Sheet.Questions 71 to 75 are based on the following passage.Bright colors stir up a range of feelings. For example, thecolor red can cause people to feel excited. In fact, red can evenmake a person feel hungrier. Yellow can increase energy. Therefore, a room with strong red and yellow colors would be a good place to eat a lot of food quickly. On the other hand, darker colors, like blue can help people calm down. A blue room can be a good place to study, since people can concentrate more easily. However, it is easier to nod off in a blue room than in a red one.The colors of clothes can also affect feelings. Black and dark blue clothes can produce a sense of strength and seriousness. Therefore, a person in a black suit can seem like a leader more easily than one wearing white. If a person is wearing a dark suit and a red tie, he may seem both powerful and energetic. This may be why many politicians and businessmen wear dark suits with red ties. Brown and green clothes can produce a sense of confidence. It may seem easier to trust a person wearing green. Therefore, many people wear green or brown for meetings or interviews.Choice of color, for rooms as well as clothes, is not only about appearance.Summary:Part VI Cloze (10 minutes, 15 points)Directions: There are 15 blanks in the passage. For each blank, some letters of the word have been given (not exceeding 3 letters). Read the passage below and think of the word which best fits each blank. Use only one word in each blank. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.What do you know about the history of your family? Tracing your (76) anc__________can be a very interesting hobby. But, if you go about it in a methodical way, it can also (77) bec very frustrating. If you want to make progress (78) w yo ur “family tree” without tearing your hair out in frustration, there are some simple rules which you should (79) f__________.First of all, note down all the names of your immediate (80) f__________ and draw a rough family tree, starting with yourself at the bottom. Don't worry if you can only go back as (81) f__________ as your grandparents.You will have (82) m__________ a good start, especially if you can fill in most of the dates relating to births, marriages and deaths (BM&D for (83) sh__________).Next, write down the names of all older (84) rel__________ who are still alive: grandfathers, grandmothers, great-aunts and great-uncles can be a mine of information.You often find that they have originals of BM&D certificates, in (85) w__________ case, ask nicely for copies because this will save you time and money. They might also have family Bibles containing information going back many years, or photo (86) al__________ and other documents that will help you in your search.Thirdly, look in telephone (87) dir__________ for other possible family contacts. This is particularly valuable if you have a really unusual surname. Of course, if your name is a (88) com__________ one such as Smith or Brown, this is less likely to be worthwhile, unfortunately but it may mean that yours is a local family, or one which(89) h__________ stayed in the same business for several generations.After that, you will be ready to visit places that keep official records: libraries, registry offices and so on. But leave that (90) un__________ after you have done all the groundwork. Have fun!Part VII Translation (15 minutes, 15 points)Section A English-Chinese Translation (10 points)Directions：Translate the underlined sentences of the following passage into Chinese.Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.Many people have unsuccessful interviews because they aren't fully prepared. (91)This may be because they haven't done their research properly and can't answer questions about the company they are hoping to join. Or it may be because they are nervous and don't perform well. Going for a job interview is never easy, whether it's for a full-time career, or a part-time job during the holidays. (92)However, it is possible to learn how to do well in an interview simply by following a few basic rules.Firstly, find out as much as you can about the company or the organization. Write notes about the job you are trying to get and make a list of questions you can ask. Then make sure you know exactly when and where the interview is. Look up the location on a map. (93)Find out about bus and train timetables if necessary and try to predict exactly how long the journey will take. If you are really worried, make the journey a few days before your interview so you can find out what you need in advance.(94)Another important rule is to plan what you are going to wear well in advance. Make sure it's clean, it fits and it's comfortable! Clean your shoes and sort out what you are taking in your bag or briefcase. All you should do the night before is have a quick look at your notes. Go to bed early so you can get up in good time and calmly get yourself ready.(95) When you walk into the interview room look directly at your interviewers and shake hands with them. Finally, be calm and relaxed, and speak clearly.Section B Chinese-English Translation (5 points)Directions:Translate the following sentences(parts of the sentences) into English. Remember to write the answers on the Answer Sheet.96. 她所考虑的不是一个特殊的消费群体，而是一般的男女消费群体。

2006.3上海市英语中级口译岗位资格证书考试第一阶段笔试试题SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST(45 minutes)button to _______(13) that the information is correct, the ATM goes to_______(14).How safe, you may ask, is banking by ATM? The_______(15) is meant to prevent anyone, no matter who you are, from using a cash card________(16). If you enter the wrong ID number for a card, a message on the screen will_______(18). As another precaution against_______(19), the bank generally limits the amount that may be withdrawn by cash card______(20), say, to $200.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 you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1. Statements1. (A) We didn't find one qualified applicant.(B) Nobody applied for the job.(C) Only one person applied for the job.(D) We interviewed nine candidates.2. (A) Florence finished her speech with some introductory remarks.(B) Florence found herself making a speech when the speaker became ill.(C) Florence came along with a fluent introduction about the eminent speaker.(D) Had the speaker not been ill, he would have made some introductory remarks.3. (A) I cannot finish the report in time.(B) I hate to join in social activities this weekend.(C) I have to work extra time over the weekend.(D) I will not attend the board meeting next week.4. (A) The director is too busy to attend to your proposal right now.(B) The director will help you read the proposal tomorrow morning.(C) You should hand in your proposal no later than tomorrow morning.(D) You can make an appointment to see the director the next day.5. (A) We'll ask for more time to finish the financial plan.(B) We'll look for more information for the plan later than expected.(C) I'm afraid we'll turn in the financial plan later than expected.(D) We'll have to finish the plan with the materials available now.6. (A) Talking too much in business negotiations leaves a bad impression o Americans.(B) Silence often makes Americans feel uncomfortable in business situations.(C) Americans enjoy keeping silent in business negotiations and employ a variety of strategies.(D) Americans are rather aggressive, especially in business situations.7.(A) I think now it is the best time to do business in China, though we have had a 50-year relationship.(B) I believe that we could have done more business with China over the past 50 years.(C) Although our company has a history of over 50 years, we are unable to start our business in China.(D) Despite our good relationship over the past 50 years, we need to find a bettertime for investment here.8. (A) The director has already signed the agreement.(B) The director has read the agreement for three times(C) The director is not in and cannot sign the agreement.(D) The director is not ready to sign the agreement.9. (A) We cannot compete with our rivals, since we have just started our business here.(B) We want to have more customers, so we're ready to make more favourable offers(C) We are unable to provide the best service here, because we do not have enough competitive advantage.(D) We plan to merge our competitors in this area, as we are growing and have more customers.10. (A) A diet with meat only is not enough for our body.(B) A diet with vegetables can sometimes be very costly.(C) Meatless meals are equally nutritious and less expensive.(D) Meatless meals cannot provide all the essential nutrients.2. Talks and ConversationsDirections: 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) She was fired.(B) She was given a raise.(C) She got a transfer.(D) She got married.12. (A) They bought her a birthday gift.(B) They gave her a farewell party.(C) They surprised her during the party.(D) They saw her off at the airport.13. (A) She was invited to stay with Nancy in New York.(B) She was warned not to give the surprise away.(C) She was unable to keep a secret.(D) She was a good friend of Nancy's.14. (A) The man.(B) Nancy.(C) Mrs Sampson.(D) Christina.Questions 15-1815. (A) Sending invitation cards to as many people as possible.(B) Reserving a table at least one day in advance.(C) Taking your order before you are seated.(D) Keeping calm and talking to your clients.16. (A) A soup.(B) Some cold dishes.(C) A salad.(D) A drink.17. (A) Consult the waiter about the dish in question.(B) Tell everyone that you have certain dietary restrictions.(C) Write beforehand to say that you don't care for some dishes.(D) Keep quiet and pretend that you enjoy the food.18. (A) Over your lap.(B) On the chair.(C) Under the plate.(D) Beside the plate.Questions 19-2219. (A) In a holiday camp.(B) In a caravan park.(C) In a hotel.(D) In a restaurant.20. (A) Because they had driven for a long time.(B) Because they had booked for another time.(C) Because they had planned to have their supper first.(D) Because they had found a better place to stay in.21 (A) She can avoid doing a lot of farm work.(B) She wants to stay in some quiet and peaceful place.(C) Her husband especially cares for seafood.(D) Her children enjoy building sandcastles.22. (A) In the car.(B) In the lounge.(C) In a farm.(D) In a quiet corner.Questions 23-2623. (A) In New Zealand.(B) In the USA.(C) In England.(D) In Japan.24. (A) Because they want to feel the thrill and excitement.(B) Because they are tired of modern-day university life.(C) Because they are interested in the scientific experiment.(D) Because they find that it is the best way to reduce weight.25. (A) Jumping into the sea.(B) Jumping onto the cliff.(C) Jumping with a body harness.(D) Jumping with a leg harness.26. (A) Be over the age of 18.(B) Receive due instructions.(C) Join a sports club.(D) Pay for the rubber band.Questions 27-3027. (A) Paper Research.(B) Examination Method.(C) Comparative Literature.(D) University Seminar System.28. (A) A college course in which new ideas and subjects are introduced.(B) A university class in which topics are discussed among the students.(C) A system where university students are allowed to choose their teachers.(D) A gathering where only teachers and students of about the same age can attend.29. (A) They were boring.(B) They were good lecturers.(C) They seldom asked questions.(D) They talked too much in class.30. (A) The unanswered questions during the lectures.(B) The discussion with the serious professors.(C) The results of his final examinations.(D) The low marks he had scored during the term.Part C: Listening and Translation1. Sentence TranslationDirections: 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 TranslationDirections: 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 SKILLSDirections: 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 1-5One of the most disturbing statistics I've read for a long time was published this week. The Work Foundation claims that job satisfaction in this country has fallen alarmingly. Women's satisfaction level has fallen from 51 percent in 1992 to 29 percent today; men's has fallen from 35 percent to 20. The reason-the long-hours culture and job insecurity.For my father's generation, work was something that had to be endured so that real life could be maintained. But my generation has been gulled into thinking that work is real life. Most work is not satisfying. Most work stinks. Most work, however well paid, is meaningless and dull. But somehow we've been convinced that work provides self-fulfillment.Before Mrs Thatcher, we had a famous British attitude to work--the less we did the better. Thatcher introduced the idea that, in a world where identity was so fragile, you could become real through work, through long hours and assiduous consumption, in the small amount of time you had been left after clocking off. Now Blair carries on the crusade, I've got one of the best jobs in the world--siV3ng in an once by myself all day trying to make up something that someone somewhere wit! be interested in. But I'd rather be stretched out in front of the TV, or in bed, or playing tennis, or doing just about anything else.Much of feminist thought has been about getting what men have traditionally had without examining the underlying assumption of whether it was worth having. Feminism never ended up with a life built around creative leisure, instead, women of talent and drive threw themselves into the labour pool, believing that work and its attendant income and power would affect the change of life and consciousness that would liberate them.Can anything be done? Only if we're willing to change the way we've been tricked into thinking. Most people now measure their lives primarily in units ofcurrency--money saved and spent. I have a friend who'll travel halfway across London for a shoe sale, without factoring in how much of her precious time hasbeen spent travelling. The most important truth I know is that ail we ever own is the time we were given on this earth. We need to seize it back. Now the future has arrived, and we have the means to do it--we just don't have the imagination.1. Before the British were persuaded to realize themselves through hard work,(A) they had little time left to themselves(B) they had struggled hard for equal treatment(C) they had enjoyed themselves more(D) they had a strong desire to be set free from work2. The sentence "Now Blair carries on the crusade" (para. 3) could be best illustrated by which of the following statements?(A) Blair continues to promote the idea of achieving self-fulfillment through work.(B) Blair opposes his people to be workaholic and has launched such a campaign.(C) Blair sets a perfect example as a hard-working person for his people in the UK.(D) Blair is most unwilling to have his people labouring as slaves.3. What is the author's attitude towards women's joining the workforce?(A) Supportive.(B) Negative.(C) Appreciative.(D) Defensive.4. What is the purpose of the author in mentioning her friend who travelled halfway across London for a shoe sale?(A) To praise her friend for her persistence in pursuing what she wants.(B) To introduce her friend to the general public.(C) To give an urgent call for people to take life easy.(D) To raise people's awareness as to how precious time is.5. Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?(A) What's So Good about Hard Work?(B) What'd You Imagine for the Future?(C) Work Makes Everyone Free,(D)Seize Time Back for Your Own Sake.Questions 6-10"I delight in Buckingham Palace", said Queen Victoria, when she moved in three weeks after ascending to the throne. Today the 40-acre secluded garden contains specimen shrubs trees and a large lake. Eight to nine thousand people visit it during the annual garden parties.It took George IV, on becoming King in 1820, and John Nash, Surveyor-general to George IV when he was Prince Regent, many years to turn the house into a sumptuous palace. Nash demolished the North and South wings and rebuilt them. He constructed Marble Arch as a grand entrance to the enlarged courtyard. As work continued, Nash let his costs run away with him. and Parliament complained. Joseph Hume, ml English politician and reformer fighting for financial retrenchment, said, "The Crown of England does not require such splendour. Foreign countries might indulge in frippery, but England ought to pride herself on her plainness and simplicity." Nevertheless, elegance reigned.Queen Victoria was crowned in 1837. When she moved in, Buckingham Palace became, for the first time, the official London residence of Britain's sovereigns. There wasn't a room large enough for grand entertainments, so in 1853-55, Queen Victoria ordered the Ballroom built. 122 feet long, 60 feet wide and 45 feet high, it is, today, used for many events such as the State Banquet, the DiplomaticReception, and memorial concerts. This is the site of Investitures, where the Queen (who was crowned in 1952) presents the recipients of British honours with their awards. During World War 11 a chapel, converted by Queen Victoria from Nash's conservatory, was bombed. Prince Philip oversaw its rebuilding as the Queen's Gallery, home to a rotating collection of art from the Royal Collection. The Gallery, currently in the process of renovation, will reopen in 2002 for the Queen's Golden Jubilee.More than 600 rooms, including 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms comprise the castle's assets. But the "room" best known around the world is the Balcony where the Royal family' gathers on celebratory' and solemn occasions to be seen by' their subjects.The Palace is more than a home for the Royals. It is the official administrative headquarters of the monarchy and contains the offices of their staff. It is the place where all Royal ceremonies and official banquets are held. Government ministers, top civil servants and heads of state visit to carry out their duties. It brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'working from home'.6. What was the result of Joseph Hume's fighting for financial retrenchment?(A) He succeeded in cutting the budget of Nash's rebuilding work.(B) His opposition turned out a failure and the palace was built with extravagance.(C) He became Nash's strong opponent and they fought with each other since then.(D) He came to fame as a well-known reformer for financial retrenchment.7. According to the passage, which of the following are NOT supposed to be held in the Ballroom?(A) Investitures.(B) Government banquets.(C) Religious services.(D) Diplomatic receptions.8. According to "the Queen's Golden Jubilee" (para. 3), how long has been the reign of the Queen?(A) It has to be 25 years under the reign of the Queen.(B) 45 years should be the minimum for the Queen's Golden Jubilee.(C) At her age of 50, people usually celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.(D)The Queen's Golden Jubilee would be celebrated at her 50 year's reign.9. Why does Buckingham Palace bring a new meaning to the phrase "working from home"?(A) Because Government offices are located in Buckingham Palace.(B) Because the Royal family live and work in Buckingham Palace.(C) Because all Royal ceremonies and official banquets are held in Buckingham Palace.(D) Because the Royal staff have their offices and residences in Buckingham Palace.10. According to the passage, which is the most famous place in Buckingham Palace?(A) The Ballroom.(B) The Queen's Gallery.(C) Marble Arch.(D) The Balcony,Questions 11-15The Lake District in north-west England is an area remarkably little affected by industrialization. The principal activity is still sheep-farming, as it has been for a thousand years, and many ancient words like ‘fell' for ‘hill' and ‘tam' for ‘lake' arestill in daily use. In spite of its heavy rainfall and relative inaccessibility, its special atmosphere and spectacular natural beauty combine to make this one of England's favourite holiday areas at all seasons of the year. But at Christmas 1968, still gripped by the fear that foot-and-mouth disease could spread to the hill flocks and sweep like wildfire right up to the Scottish border, it was quieter than ever before in this century. Luckily not a single farm had caught tile infection, the nearest case having been an isolated one at Kendal several weeks before. but every Lakeland farmer knows that one case among the unfenced hill flocks on the fells could lead to complete annihilation of hundreds of thousands of sheep and the virtual end of the district's principal industry; you cannot replace sheep, acclimatized to their own part of the fell for generations, in the same way that you can replace cattle in a field.Nobody could remember a Christmas like it, especially Boxing Dab, which is traditionally one of the big outdoor holidays of the Lakeland year. Normally this is a day spent following the mountain packs of hounds, felt-walking and, if the weather is propitious, skiing and skating, but this time there were none of these things. Visitors were actively discouraged, and those who did come were asked not to go on the fells, footpaths or bridleways or near farmland, while motorists were requested not to drive on minor roads and to shun the smaller valleys. The enterprising hotels which had earlier in the year decided to keep open during the winter were by the end of October having a desperate time. Hundreds of bookings had been cancelled and scores of dinner parties and young farmers' reunions eliminated. All youth hostels were closed. At least one climbing club, unable to climb, substituted a training programme of films and simulated climbs on the more substantial municipal buildings.The weather in the area was dry, crisp, windless and cold, in fact ideal for brisk outdoor activities. But nobody was able to enjoy it. Everything was stopped: hunting, walking, climbing, skiing, motor cycle trials, sporting events of everydescription. All the seasonal dances, festivals, conferences, shepherds' meets and a hundred and one other social occasions abandoned. The ice was bearing on some of the lakes but you could not go skating there. Meanwhile the foxes, emboldened by an unprecedented freedom from harassment, were stalking closer to the farms and the flocks of Christmas turkeys, while the hounds sulked miserably in their kennels.Farmers are apt to criticize some sections of the outdoor fraternity for their occasional thoughtless behaviour, but the way that walkers, climbers, skiers, fishermen, hunters and the rest went out of their way to help them at this time should never be forgotten. The general public, locals and visitors a like., tried to give the fell farmers a sporting chance, and this remarkable display of public spirit was the one bright note in a very sad time.11. The word "this" in line 5 refers to_______.(A) its special atmosphere(B) the Industrial Revolution(C) the spectacular natural beauty(D) the Lake District12. The district's principal industry is_______.(A) fell-walking(B) snow-skiing(C) sheep-farming(D) animal-hunting13. Because the sheep in the hills are unfenced toot-and-mouth disease might_______.(A) spread beyond the lakes(B) annihilate thousands of horses(C) lead to the virtual end of the tourist industry(D) destroy the flocks of sheep completely14. Why were some hotels described as "enterprising"?(A) Because hundreds of bookings had been cancelled.(B) Because they decided to keep open during the winter.(C) Because they still held dinner parties and young farmers reunions.(D) Because they substituted a training programme of films and simulated climbs.15. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true during Christmas time in 1968?(A) The seasonal dances, festivals and other social occasions were abandoned.(B) The weather in the Lake District was ideal for brisk outdoor activities.(C) The foxes were stalking closer to the farms and the flocks of turkeys.(D) The ice was bearing on some of the lakes in the district.Questions 16-20Why Men ExplodeAlthough women get angry just as often as men, rage remains the prototypical male emotion. "My kids still talk about my 'freak-outs,'" says Kim Garretson, 54, a corporate strategist in Minneapolis, who once erupted into volcanic fur5; in a restaurant when served a still-frozen entre2e. "1 didn't express much of anything, but once in a while, I'd just blow."Why do so many men lose their tempers? "The rage comes because there's so much frustration when you cut off something that is you. Yet that's what men do, because they're afraid that if you give emotions an inch, they'll take a mile," says psychologist Kenneth W. Christian, PhD, author of Your Own Worst Enemy. "If you don't learn how to work with your emotions, you're a shadow figure, a small incomplete version of yourself. It's only a matter of time until the house of cards20. What main idea is discussed in the passage?(A) How to develop your emotions.(B) How to check your emotions.(C) How to handle your emotions.(D) How to express your emotions.Questions 21-25"You're off to the World Economic Forum?" asked the Oxford economist, enviously. "How very impressive. They've never invited me."Three days later, t queued in the snow outside the conference center in Davos, standing behind mink coals and cashmere overcoats, watched over by' Swiss policemen with machineguns. "Reporting press? You can't come in here. Side entrance, please." I stood in line again, this time behind Puffa jackets and Newsweek journalists, waiting to collect my orange badge. Once inside. I found that the seminar I wanted to go to was being held ill a half-empty room. '"You can't sit here. All seats are reserved for white badges. Coloured badges have to stand." An acquaintance invited me to a dinner he was hosting: "There are people I'd like you to meet." The green-badged Forum employee stopped me at the door. "This is a participants' dinner. Orange badges are not allowed." Then, later, reluctantly: "If you're coming in. please can you turn your badge around? Diners may be upset if they see you're a colour.""Why does anyone put up with being treated like this?" t asked a Financial Times correspondent. "Because we all live in hope of becoming white badges," he said. "Then we'll know what's reall3 going on."A leading British businessman was wearing a white badge, but it bore a small logo on the top left-hand corner: GLT. "What's a GLT?" I asked.Ah, he said. "well, it's a Davos club. I'm a Global Leader for Tomorrow.""That sounds very important," I said. "Yes." He said, "t thought so myself until Ibumped into the man &o d sponsored me. on the way to my first meeting. I asked him if he was coming: and he said, 'Oh no, dear boy, I don't bother with that any, longer. I'm not a GLT any, more, I'm an IGWEL.' What's an IGWEL?' I asked him. ‘A member of tile Informal Group of World Economic Leaders of Today."The World Economic Forum has employed a simple psychological truth--that nothing is more desirable than that which excludes us--to brilliant effect. Year after Fear, its participants apply. to return, in the hope that this time they'll be a little closer to the real elite. Next year, they, too, might be invited to the private receptions for Bill Clinton, Kofi Annan or Bill Gates. instead of having to stand on the conference center's steps like teenage rock fans.It's the sheer concentration of individuals in possession of power, wealth or knowledge that makes the privately run Forum so desirable to its participants. The thousand chief executives who attend its annual meeting control, between them, more than 70 percent of international trade. Every year, they are joined by a couple of dozen presidents and prime ministers, by senior journalists, a changing selection of leading thinkers, academics and diplomats, and by rising stars of the business world. Access to the meeting is by invitation only, costs several thousand pounds a time for business participants,and is ruthlessly controlled.2l. "Mink" in line 4 refers to ____(A) colored badges(B) impressive artificial hide(C) expensive thick fur(D)jackets designed for GLT22. V,/e learn from the passage that orange badges represent(A) forum employees(B) conference correspondents(C) senior diplomats(D) leading thinkers23. "Because we all live in hope of becoming white badges." In this sentence ‘white badges' refer to_______.(A) former presidents(B) senior journalists(C) leading academics(D) chief executives24. Which of the following does NOT suggest that the forum is ruthlessly controlled'?(A) Participants must hold letters of invitation.(B) Participants should queue in the snow outside.C) Swiss policemen have to carry. machine-guns.(D) Forum employees could check anybody if they wish.25. According to the article, which of the following statements about badges is true?(A) The Forum employee wear green badges.(B) The participant wear colored badges.(C) The journalists wear white badges.(D) The executives wear orange badges.Questions 26-30Nutritional statements that depend on observation or anecdote should be given serious consideration, but consideration should also be given to the physical and psychological quirks of the observer. The significance attached to an experimental conclusion depends, in part, on the scientific credentials of the experimentalist; similarly, the significance of selected observations depends, again in part, on thepreconceptions of the observer. Regimes that are proposed by people who do not look as if they enjoyed their food, and who do not themselves have a well-fed air, may not be ideal for normal people. Graham Lusk, who combined expert knowledge with a normal appreciation of good food. describes how he and Chittenden, who advocated a low-protein diet, spent some weeks in Britain eating the rations of the 1914-18 war and then got more ample rations on board ship. Lusk attributed his sense of well-being to the extra meat he was eating; Chittenden attributed it to the sea air.When young animals are reared for sale as meat, the desirable amount of protein in their food is a simple matter of economics. Protein is expensive, so the amount given is increased up to the level at which the increased rate of growth is offset by the increased cost of the diet. As already mentioned, the efficiency with which protein is used to build the body diminishes as the percentage of protein in the diet increases. In practice, the best diets seem to contain between 15 and 25 per cent protein. It is not certain that maximum growth rate is desirable in children; some experiments with rats suggest that rapid growth is associated with a shorter ultimate expectation of life. There are practical and ethical obstacles to human experiments of life. There are practical and ethical obstacles to human experiments in which the effect of protein can be measured. Children do not grow as fast as the young animals in which there is a commercial interest, their need for protein is therefore presumably smaller, but there is no evidence that the desirable protein level, after weaning, is less than 15 per cent. An argument against this percentage of protein is that in human milk only 13 per cent of the solid material is protein. That protein is, however, of better quality than any protein likely to be given to infants that are not weaned on cow's milk. Furthermore, milk, like other products of evolution, is a compromise. Mothers are not expendable. A species would not long survive if mothers depleted their own proteins so much in the course of feeding the first child that the prospects of later children were seriously jeopardized. Human。