中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试2005年3月&9月真题

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

2001年9月考题By the middle of this century, some two thirds of the worlds nation, with at least five billion people, will enjoy a standard of living, which only the advanced economies now have. Some three billion of these people will live in Asia. Collectively, the Asian Countries will have a larger economy than the rest of the world put togethe匸The rest of the world will have to react to this millennial economic shift to Asia, and to the rising power of China. The rest of the world will be divided between the Euro-American countries, and the two big peripheral powers, Japan and Russia. Russia is a huge geographical country, with well educated people, and will eventually recover.In terms of nations, it will be a world of much greater economic equality. Although there will still be poor countries, most will be quite rich. Inside these nations there will be mass prosperity, but with a large minority in serious poverty, and a small number who are very rich.2002年3月考题Foundations are tax-free institutions that are created to give grants to both individuals and nonprofit organizations for activities that range from education, research, and the arts to support for the poor and the upkeep of exotic gardens and old mansions. They provide a means by which wealthy people and corporations can in effect decide how their tax payments will be spent, for they are based on money that otherwise would go to the government in taxes. From a small beginning at the turn of the century they have become a very important factor in shaping developments in higher education and the arts.Think tanks and university research institutes are nonprofit organizations that have been developed to provide settings for experts in various academic disciplines- In this way, they may devote their time to the study of policy alternatives free from the teaching and departmental duties that are part of the daily routine for most members of the academic community. Supported by foundation grants and government contracts, they are a majorsource of the new ideas that are discussed in the policy・formation groups.2006年3月英语中级口译真题As a scourge of the modern society, obesity has become the world's biggest public-health issue today—the main cause of heart disease, which kills more people these days than AIDS, malaria, war. Si nce the World Health Organization labeled obesity an "epidemic” in 2000, reports on its fearful consequences have come thick and Fast.Will public-health warnings, combined with media pressure, persuade people to get thinner, just as they finally put them off tobacco? Possibly. In the rich world, sales of healthier foods are booming and new figures suggest that over the past year Americans got very slightly thinner for the first time in recorded history. But even if Americans are losing a few ounces, it will be many years before the country solves the health problems caused by half a century's dining to excess. And, everywhere else in the world, people are still piling on the pounds. That's why there is now a consensus among doctors that governments should do something to stop them.2008年3月英语中级口译真题Imagine you have two candidates for a job. Their CVs are equally good, and they both give good interview. You cannot help noticing, though, that one is pug-ugly and the other is handsome. Are you swayed by their appearance?If you were swayed by someone's looks, would that be wrong? In the past, people often equated beauty with virtue and ugliness with vice.Even now, the expression "as ugly as sin" has not quite passed from the language. There is, of course, the equally famous expression u beauty is in the eye of the beholderto counter it. Most beholders agree what is beautiful-and modern biology suggests there is a good reason for that agreement. Biology also suggests that beauty may, indeed, be a good rule of thumb for assessing someone of either sex. Not an infallible one, andcertainly no substitute for an in-depth investigation. But, nevertheless, an instinctive one, and one that is bound to contribute to the advantage of the physically well endowed.2008年9月英语中级口译真题In a slowing US economy, job opportunities are shaped by uncertainty. As president of a small college, I am keenly aware of the job market that awaits this yearns graduates. The recent news that Bear Stearns was nullifying a few hundred job offers to business school students fits a pattern of corporate downsizing that isrft lost on college campuses across the USA. But even with the darkening economic clouds, rays of good news await this yearns graduates. Sure, companies are laying off workers, but many are also looking for new talent, especially at the entry level.As more than a million entrants flood the job market, students should know that in a global marketplace, language skills will go a long way. So will flexibility. If a grad is ready to accept an entry-level job, give a little on job requirements and move if the company asks, chances are he'll land a job. So despite the rising job losses, a new graduate should embrace the market as the first challenge of a long career.2000年3月英语中级口译真题Information and communications are central to modern society and organizations. One approach to understand the working environment is to consider an organization as a communications system. An organization that has open lines of communication with valid, honest information going up, down, and throughout the organization will be much more effective and a much better place to work than the organization that attempts to restrict the flow of information or distort and deceive. When leadership attempts to keep workers in the dark, workers tend to become distrustful. This undermines their cooperation.It is easy to understand the value and importance of open, honest communications and valid information. Yet, few organizations are able to function in this manner. In the longrun, poor communication will undermine the entire organization. Restricting communication and distorting information are symptoms of short-range thinking. We must avoid these stupid, short-sighted traps and constantly strive for and open communications system with objective information.参考答案：信息和交流对现代社会和机构是非常重要的。

2005年3月上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (45 minutes)Part A: Spot DictationAs crime skyrockets in many communities, people are finally beginning to look for long-lasting, effective answers to stem the tide of juvenile crime. Reaching the youth who have committed a crime before they become ____ hardened criminals _______(1) is an essential step in reversing the crime trend. One ___ possible solution ______(2) may be the establishment of teen court.Teen court is known as a sentencing court for youths who have _ committed an offense ___(3). Teen courts primarily deal with first -time offenders. After arrest, the young offender must ____ plead guilty ___(4) to the charge in juvenile court. With ____ With the juvenile court’s permission ______(5), the offender agrees to be sentenced and abide by the decision of a peer jury ___ of the same age __(6). Another essential component to teen court is that, as part of the sentence, the offender must sit in on one or more future peer juries to ____ determine a sentence __(7) for other offenders. For example, a county teen court in Illinois gives young offenders a chance to ______ clear __(8) their arrests from their permanent record by ___performing community service____(9) or other duties ordered by the court. Teen court is not a trial court. All teens admit their guilt and ____ agree to accept ___(10) a sentence given to them by a jury of their peers.A judge is present to _ oversee the proceeding ____(11) of the court.The teen court alleviates the strain on the ____ regulate court system ____(12) and has been implemented in ____426 communities_(13) since the first teen court opened in Odessa, Texas. Beside giving the offender a second chance, it gives the youth ___ a chance to participate ____(14) in the judicial process.The purpose of the teen court, aside from sentencing youth offenders, is to _ educate and motivate______(15) both the offenders and the teen volunteers while simultaneously promoting ____ better communication ___(16) between defendants, the community, and the police. By offering this ____ alternative __(17) system, teen court allows those teens who have made a bad decision an opportunity to ________ recognize ___(19) and learn from it. At the same time those teens learn a respect for themselves, the police, the community, and the _____ legal system ____(20).Part B: Listening ComprehensionI . Statements1. (A) You'd better buy a local newspaper to look through the classified ads.(B) You might put an ad in the local paper to find someone to fill the position.(C) You can come this afternoon to go through the application procedures.(D) You need to interview the well-known painter in our office this afternoon.2. (A) David will be the general manager next week.(B) David will get a promotion and a pay rise.(C) David will work hard to be a general manager.(D) David will be transferred to the accounting manager's office.3. (A) No one in this office is willing to do the translation except yourself.(B) The new secretary will ask someone to fix the date for you.(C) The new secretary can type and hand in the document for you.(D) The secretary is an able person to help you with the translation.4. (A) I paid 4 dollars for the shrimp. (B) I paid 6 dollars for the shrimp.(C) I paid 8 dollars for the shrimp. (D) I paid 12 dollars for the shrimp.5. (A) Although you pay more for the course, you have a better chance of securing a job.(B) You will not be enrolled in the course, unless you score high in the placement test.(C) Your job is to locate excellent students and urge them to enroll in our MBA course.(D) You will be awarded a scholarship for the MBA course if your high school record is excellent.6. (A) It would be a win-win situation for both of us if we set up an agency for marketing your products.(B) We believe that marketing your products on your behalf in Shanghai would be rather costly in the beginning.(C) It is our firm belief that we will bring a lot of benefit to your agency in Shanghai.(D) We totally agree to market your products in Shanghai if your firm can set up an agency on our behalf.7. (A) The customer must pay cash for his insurance.(B) The customer must pay for his insurance by credit card.(C) The customer must get a money order to pay for his insurance.(D) The customer must get a traveler's check to pay for his insurance.8. (A) The accountant is to return 300,000 dollars to balance your account.(B) The check has bounced because of insufficient fund in the account.(C) The accountant has checked in for a conference on environmental protection.(D) The check is specially provided to make a balance on your bank account.9. (A) We are likely to have further cooperation if the objective is achieved.(B) If the target is missed, we will discuss with you a long-term arrangement.(C) We will establish a cooperative base in the locality if this target is attained.(D) We are glad to have signed with you a long-term arrangement.10. (A) The Investment Department submitted a survey report to the board of directors.(B) The Investment Department refuted the decision made by the board of directors.(C) The board of directors could not agree on the content of the survey report.(D) The board of directors were not concerned with the Department's survey report.II. Talks and Conversations11. (A) In London. (B) In Edinburgh. (C) In Paris. (D) In his friend's home.12. (A) He went to sleep because he was very tired. (B) He had a fight with his friends.(C) He did some shopping. (D) He went to a night club.13. (A) The man missed his return flight.(B) The man watched a rugby match in the afternoon.(C) The man went to see some tourist attractions.(D) The man bought some gifts for his parents and friends.14. (A) Because he wanted to buy more presents for her.(B) Because he had to pay for the French wine he bought for her.(C) Because he had spent all his money over the weekend.(D) Because he had planned to go to Edinburgh next weekend.15. (A) They are built only for children or teenagers.(B) They provide scary and frightening experiences.(C) They never allow adults to participate.(D) They seldom help adults to reduce weight.16. (A) Pay his telephone bills. (B) Work out his daily agenda.(C) Consult a health-care worker. (D) Enjoy food to his heart's content.17. (A) Because they feel it necessary to set an example for their children.(B) Because they consider it to be the safest for their children.(C) Because they think the ride can help reduce their weights.(D) Because they want to prove themselves to be adventurous.18. (A) They can have a guilt-free experience.(B) They can refrain from eating junk food.(C) They can keep their children company.(D) They can escape from their daily work and pressures.19. (A) Shop-assistant and customer. (B) Husband and wife.(C) Police and pedestrian. (D) Travel guide and tourist.20. (A) An item of clothing. (B) A bottle of after-shave.(C) An Olympic record (D) A pair of socks.21. (A) A book and a record. (B) Perfume.(C) Skirts and socks. (D) A ticket to see the circus.22. (A) Go sightseeing at Piccadilly. (B) Have a cup of English tea.(C) Enjoy a funny French show. (D) Return to the hotel and take a rest23. (A) Marketing does more harm than good to customers.(B) Marketing just means that businesses sell their products.(C) Marketing is something everyone of us does quite often.(D) Marketing includes a variety of business activities.24. (A) When you are shortlisted for an interview.(B) When you are watching television at home.(C) When you have asked to borrow a bicycle.(D) When you have concluded a medical research.25. (A) When you are applying for a job.(B) When you are paying your tuition fee.(C) When you are riding a bus.(D) When you are interviewing candidates.26. (A) The promotion of ideas. (B) The pricing of goods.(C) The exchange process. (D) The product distribution.27. (A) They are bored. (B) They want a wage increase.(C) They demand shorter hours. (D) They like to beat their rivals.28. (A) Car making. (B) Tourism. (C) Cotton textile. (D) Electronics.29. (A) Fight for markets. (B) Be more inventive and innovative.(C) Expand into IT industry. (D) Be honest and fair in business dealings.30. (A) Thank you. (B) Average. (C) Quite good. (D) Excellent. Part C: Listening and TranslationI . Sentence Translation1．2．3．4．5．II Passage TranslationPassage 1Passage 2SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (50 minutes)Questions 1-5Pollution control is management of waste materials in order to minimize the effects of pollutants on people and the environment. The quality of human health and of the natural environment depends on adequate pollution control. In the United States much has been done to control the more noticeable pollutants since 1965; more subtle yet still hazardous pollutants, however, remain to be adequately controlled.Four general approaches to pollution control are: the intermittent reduction of industrial activities during periods of high air-pollution conditions; wider dispersion of pollutants using such devices as taller smokestacks; reduction of pollutants in industrial emission; and change of an industrial process or activity in order to produce less pollution. Taller smokestacks may reduce the concentrations to which local people are exposed, but they are ineffective in reducing overall pollution.Pollutants removed from waste flows to reduce emissions to air and water may be disposed of by burial or storage on land, practices that pose potential hazards. Recent legislation requiring extensive emissions reductions has resulted in large investments in pollution-treatment technologies.The fourth approach-changing a manufacturing process or activity in order to produce less pollution-may involve either the production of fewer residuals, by means of an improved process, or the separation and reuse of materials from the waste stream. This method of pollution control isthe most effective and, as the costs of pollution control and waste disposal increase, is considered one of the most efficient.Pollution-treatment systems have been effective in reducing the massive quantities of water and air pollutants that have clogged and choked urban areas. Although the improvements have been significant, recent pollution-control legislation aims to go further in order to control the less visible but often hazardous chemical and gaseous pollutants that still contaminate many waterways and urban atmospheres.The costs of pollution control-resulting from capital, maintenance, and labor costs, as well as from the cost of additional residuals disposal-generally go up rapidly as a greater percentage of residuals is removed from the waste stream. Damage from pollution, on the other hand, goes down as a greater amount of contaminants is removed. Theoretically, the level of treatment should correspond to a point at which total costs of treatment and of damage to the environment are minimized or the benefits of further treatment are proportionally much smaller than the increased cost. In reality, costs or damages resulting from pollution can rarely be assessed in terms of dollars.1. According to the passage, all of the following can be objectives of pollution control EXCEPT ________..(A) reducing polluting substances(B) controlling all the pollutants(C) restricting industrial activities(D) improving the environment and human health2. What does the author think of the second approach to pollution control?(A) It is the most effective of the four.(B) It is effective in some way.(C) It is economical but not at all effective.(D) It is not economical.3. According to the passage, recent pollution-control legislation aims to________.(A) control less visible as well as less hazardous chemical pollutants(B) increase the costs of pollution control and waste material disposal(C) have more strict control over less evident but often dangerous pollutants(D) eliminate all the hazardous chemical and gaseous pollutants4. Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage?(A) Laws have been made to develop pollution-treatment systems.(B) Pollution-treatment systems have been effective in reducing the massive quantities of water and air pollutants.(C) Materials from waste treatment processes can be made useful again.(D) The cost of pollution treatment is proportionally smaller than that of damage to the environment.5. The overall purpose of the passage is________.(A) to discuss the ways of and problems in pollution control(B) to give suggestions about pollution control legislation(C) to compare and contrast the four approaches to pollution control(D) to describe what has been achieved in pollution controlQuestions 6-10Democracy is so much a part of our national identity that it almost seems a birthright. But the irony is that, even as we hope to spread democracy elsewhere, we risk preaching the virtues of a form of government we no longer practice ourselves. The upcoming elections, our proudestcelebration of democracy, will highlight some of the threats to our government "by the people".Technically, every vote is counted. But will the ballot you cast really make a difference? Not likely, unless you live in one of about 17 battleground states where the contest between President Bush and Senator Kerry could easily go either way. If you come from a state that is already locked up by one of the parties-and most of us do-your vote won't carry much weight. That's because of our idiosyncratic electoral college system.Rather than being elected directly by the people, the President would be chosen by a group of electors appointed, by the state legislatures-with the number of electors determined by the state's total number of representatives to Congress and U. S. Senators. By allotting two Senators to each state, our founders enabled small states to wield an influence greater than their populations alone would warrant, ensuring that the most populous states wouldn't decide every Presidential election. But here's the rub: When it comes to those electoral votes, it's winner-take-all (except in Maine, and Nebraska). Get more popular votes, even if only by one, and you grab all of the state's electoral votes.There's yet another way that the electoral system undermines our vote. In 2000, the Presidential campaigns largely ignore the 33 states that weren't up for grabs. Even California, Texas and New York-states offering many electoral votes but little partisan competition-fell by the wayside. If victory or defeat depended on the popular vote, then candidates would have to work for each one. Instead, they decide which states are in play, and go after the voter there. They rarely visit other places and the majority of us don't experience a real campaign.Here's one idea that could help us in future Presidential elections.In a number of countries, they have a system of direct popular vote, but with a critical provision: in the event that no one wins by a majority, they hold an "instant runoff". That's done by allowing voters to register not only their first choice among the candidates, by also their second and third. If a runoff is needed (say, if the winner among several candidates has less than 50 percent of vote), you can eliminate the candidate with the lowest tally, and transfer his or her supporters to the second choice on their ballots. This process can play out until there is a clear victor. This system give weight to every person's vote-something our system of electors will never do. Only a Constitutional amendment, however, can bring about this change.6. The function of the quotation mark in the last sentence of the 1st paragraph is to________.(A) quote what somebody has said(B) emphasize the threats(C) achieve sarcasm(D) create a sense of humor7. The 17 states the candidates would visit in the campaign are those________.(A) locked up by one of the parties(B) offering many electoral votes(C) that could easily fall by the wayside(D) where the competition could easily go either way8. The word "rub" in the 3rd paragraph most probably means________.(A) the act of rubbing (B) the trouble(C) the solution (D) the conflicting idea9. Which of the following statements is NOT true, according to the passage?(A) Some popular votes may carry more weight than others.(B) The outcome of the election depends on the electoral votes.(C) One can win the election only by getting more popular votes.(D) The electoral system prevents the most populous states from deciding every election.10. Which of the following is the best title for this passage?(A) Is Popular Vote More Democratic?(B) Our Election System: A True Democracy(C) How to Battle Threats to Our Democracy(D) How Much Does Your V ote Really Count?Questions 11-15Americans are far more sophisticated about beverages than they were 20 years ago. Witness the Star bucks revolution and you'll know where the trend goes. Now, spurred on by recent studies suggesting that it can cut the risk of cancer and heart disease and retard the aging process, tea is enjoying a similar jolt. Enough chic tea salons are springing up to make even die-hard coffee drinkers consider switching beverages.Tea is available in more places than ever. "Tea was one of the most prolific beverage categories in 1999," with 24 percent more products offered over the previous year, reports Tom Vierhile of Marketing Intelligence Service, which tracks food and beverage trends. And the Tea Association of the United States reports that from 1990 to1999, annual sales of the drink grew to $ 4. 6 billion from $ 1. 8 billion. Green tea is seen by consumers as a "functional food"-delivering health benefits beyond sustenance, says Vierhile.Recently published studies point out that not all brews are created equal. Only teas that come from the leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis-which, in their raw state are brewed to make green tea, and, with curing, can be turned into oolong and black tea leaves-have been shown to contain health benefits. Other herbal teas and infusions may taste good, yet they do little more than warm up the drinker. But for Camellia sinensis, the evidence is powerful. In a 1998 study, Harvard University researchers found that drinking one cup of black tea a day lowered the risk of heart attack by as much as 44 percent compared with non-tea drinkers, and other studies have suggested that the antioxidants in these so-called real teas can also prevent cancer.One such antioxidant in green tea is ECGC, a compound 20 times as powerful as vitamin E and 200 times as powerful as vitamin C. "When people ask me for something good and cheap they can do to reduce their cancer risk, I tell them drink real tea," says Mitchell Gaynor, director of medical oncology. at New York City's Strang-Cornell Cancer Prevention Centre.Among those inspired to become a green-tea drinker is Tess Ghilaga, a New York writer who took it up after consulting a nutritionist six years ago. "I've never been a coffee drinker," says Ghilaga, 33, "She told me to start. drinking green tea for the antioxidant properties." Now Ghilaga and her husband routinely brew tea-they order theirs from InPursuitoftea. com, an Internet tea company, which sells a variety of ready-made and raw teas.Alongwithgreen.black.andoolongtea. this company sells a wide variety of herbal teas and offers a "Tea of the Month" club.www. teasofgreen. com This site sells higher-end green, black and oolong teas and has good tips on proper storage and preparation of tea.www. tea. com Tea drinkers can find links to sites offering tea lore, such as articles about tea ceremonies in foreign lands. An exhaustive" frequently asked questions" file rounds out the site.11. What do recent studies reveal about tea drinking?(A) Many tea houses have sprung up to meet the market demands.(B) Drinking tea can cut the risk of lung cancer in particular.(C) Tea is rather a magical drinking material to slow down the aging process.(D) Many die-hard coffee brewers have developed strong sentiments towards tea.12. What did Tom Vierhile of Marketing Intelligence Service do, according to the passage?(A) He reported about the availability of all kinds of tea around the world.(B) He tracked the sources of tea and other beverages in Asian countries.(C) He gave a detailed analysis of professional categorization of tea and other beverages.(D) He followed the trends of tea and other beverages and analyse them in a professional way.13. The leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis________.(A) can be used to make green tea or black tea after proper treatments(B) are turned into oolong or black tea leaves for the purpose of curing(C) have powerful evidence to show its healing power for certain illnesses(D) taste good yet do little more than warm up the drinker14. According to the passage, what is ECGC?(A) A medicine made from green tea.(B) A powerful substance in green tea.(C) An additive essential to green tea.(D) A special treatment to make green tea.15. If you are interested in tea festivals, which website would you most probably surf on?(A) www. tea. com (B) www. teasofgreen. com(C) www. Pursuitoftea. com (D) www. alitea. comQuestions 16-20A blue sedan nearly sides wipes my car. The driver gives me a weird look. No wonder: I'm at the wheel of a Ford Taurus, with a tangle of wires taped to my face and neck, a respiration monitor strapped around my chest, and a bunch of other gizmos sending data about my vital signs to computers stacked on the front and back seats. I look like the star of A Commuter's Clockwork Orange.University of Iowa assistant professor of engineering Thomas Schnell is crammed into the seat behind me. Schnell created this lab-on-wheels to gauge how a motorist's body reacts to driving. He wants carmakers to use his findings to design "smart" cars that make driving less stressful. I' m taking his rolling research facility for a white-knuckle evening spin in Chicago--home to some of the nation's worst rush-hour traffic-to learn what happens to the human body during a long, frustrating commute.So at 5:15 on a Monday, with a storm whipping in off Lake Michigan, I pull out of a downtown parking lot and begin creeping along Interstate 90, heading west behind a line of cars that stretches as far as the eye can see. Now and then, the pace picks up, but, just as quickly, it slows to a halt, red brake lights glowing in the twilight.If I had to do this every day, I'd grind my teeth to dust. After 45 minutes, Schnell and I have gone just 10 miles. As the car crawls along, Schnell occasionally asks, "What is your level of fun?" He notes my responses, some of them unprintable, on a clipboard. Here's r what the computers I'm tethered to record:I begin breathing harder and faster. My respiration rate leaps from 12 to 17 breaths per I minute. My heart rate jumps from 74 to 80 beats per minute. The electrodes taped to the muscles in my forehead show increased activity (Translation: My brow furrows and I squint a lot).While I was in no danger of keeling over, my heart rate and other symptoms offered clear evidence that I was under stress, says Robert Bonow, MD, president of the American Heart Association (AHA). Over time, that stress could take a heavy toll.If you are among the roughly 113 million Americans who drive to work each day, you're probably grimacing with recognition. With traffic congestion getting worse each year, anyone who travels by car to the office or plant, or who simply shuttles kids from school to violin lessons to slumber parties, may be exposing himself or herself to serious hidden health threats.All that commuter combat is bound to produce casualties. "People are experiencing more congestion and we know that's stressful," says Colorado State University psychologist Jerry Deffenbacher. Some results are predictable. Reckless driving-sometimes in the form of so­-called road rage is often spurred by traffic frustration. Consider 41-year-old Chris Heard. The mild-mannered engineer used to turn into Mad Max every day as he drove the nearly 50 miles of clogged roads between his home in Brookline, N. H. , and his office near Boston. "It turned me into a very aggressive driver," he says, "taking risks, cutting people off, driving fast on back roads to make up for time I lost. " The result of his congestion-fueled fury? A stack of speeding tickets and a number of near collisions. Finally he did something about it: He found a job closer to home.16. According to the passage, Professor Thomas Schnell has created his lab-an-wheels________.(A) to make heart jump from 74 to 80 beats per minute(B) to make respiration rate leap from 12 to 17 breaths per minute(C) to learn how to make driving enjoyable during rush-hour traffic(D) to learn how a driver physically reacts to driving17. Why was the author driving along Interstate 90 on a Monday?(A) He was test-driving his smart car.(B) He liked to pick up his driving skill.(C) He did not want to be caught in the storm.(D) He was dong it for a test.18. The phrase "take a heavy toll" (Para. 6) is closest in meaning to________.(A) grind one's teeth (B) damage one's health(C) increase one's activity (D) pay more at the toll gate19. Which of the following in NOT true about 41-year-old Chris Heard?(A) He used to playa role in a movie.(B) He got a stack of speeding tickets.(C) He found a job closer to home.(D) He had a number of near collisions.20. What is the best title for the passage?(A) Are You A Reckless Driver?(B) How Do You Improve Your Driving Skill?(C) Are You Driving Yourself Sick?(D) How Do You Design Smart Cars?Questions 21-25Transportation is the movement or conveying of persons and goods from one location t< another. As human beings, from ancient times to the 21st century, sought to make their transport facilities more efficient, they have always endeavored to move people and property with the least expenditure of time, effort and cost. Improved transportation had helped make possible progress toward better living, the modern systems of manufacturing and commerce, and the complex, interdependent urban economy present in much of the world today.Primitive human beings supplemented their own carrying of goods and possessions by starting to domesticate animals-training them to bear small loads and pull crude sleds. The invention of the wheel, probably in western Asia, was a great step forward in transport. As the wheel was perfected, crude carts and wagons began to appear in the Tigris-Euphrates valley about 3500 BC, and later in Crete, Egypt, and China. Wheeled vehicles could not use the narrow paths and trails used by pack animals, and early roads were soon being built by the Assyrians and the Persians.The greatest improvements in transportation have appeared in the last two centuries, a period during which the Industrial Revolution has vastly changed the economic life of the entire world. Crude railways-horse-drawn wagons with wooden wheels and rails-had been used in English and European mines during the 17th century. Although it first appeared in England, the railroad had its most dramatic growth in the United States. By 1840 more than 4,800 km of railroad were already operating in the eastern states, a figure 40 percent greater than the total railroad mileage of Europe. Since World War I, however, the U. S. railroads have been in a decline, due partly to the rapid development of private automobiles, trucks,' buses, pipelines, and airlines.The first new mode of transportation to challenge the railroad was the motor vehicle, which was made possible by the invention, in the 1860s and '70s, of the internal combustion engine. The automobile found its greatest popularity in the United States, where the first "horseless carriages" appeared in the 1890s. Two hundred million motor vehicles had been produced in the nation within 70 years of their first appearance. The automobile thus became in many ways as important to the 20th century as the railroads had been to the 19th.During the same period intercity buses took over a large portion of commercial passenger travel, and trucks began carrying a great deal of the nation's freight.Although the emphasis on fuel conservation waned in the 1980s, few doubt that the issue will emerge again when oil scarcities loom, as they did in the 1970s. Future possibilities include automobiles with far greater fuel efficiency and improved mass-transit systems. Both will occur not only in response to oil-supply disruption, but also as an answer to increasing demands for cleaner air. Improvements in mass transit offer the most promise for the future. Amtrak's 1993 introduction of the Swedish high-speed "tilting train" should cut travel time between some East Coast cities by almost half, once tracks are entirely electrified.。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST （40 minutes）Part A: Spot DictationDirections:In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONL Y ONCE.As long as we are in a relationship, there is the potential for lasting happiness as well as for serious conflict. This applies at work, ______________(1) , and at home. The simple fact is that relationships are not always ________________(2) sailing. Conflict can lead to anger, hostility, and further conflicts. On the other hand, it can be used ad __________________(3) for solving problems.For example, you can handle conflict by _______________(4) that the problem exists, smoothing it over, or trying to overpower the other person. These, of course, will ___________（5）win or lose situations. But when you resolve conflict through collaboration and compromise, you can achieve _______________(6) situations. In today‟s lecture, I shall outline a few steps on ________________(7) transform a conflict into a solution in which both parties win.First _______________(8). Explain the problem to the other party. You should ___________(9) the conflict. It‟s hard to fix something before ____________(10) on what is broken.Second, understand all points of view. Ste aside your own opinions for a moment and _________(11) to understand the other points of view. When people feel that they have been heard, they‟re often more ________________(12).Third, brainstorm. Dream up as many solutions as you can and _______________(13) them one by one. This step will require _______________(14). Talk about which solutions will work and _______________(15) they will be to implement. Your solutions need to be acceptable by both parties, so you should be prepared to __________(16). Later, you‟ll need to review the _______________(17) of the accepted solution. If it ______________(18), be open to making changes or _____________(19) to bring about a new solution.Finally, implement. When you have both __________(20), decide who is going to do what by when. Then keep your agreements.Part B: Listening ComprehensionI. StatementsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONL Y 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 in1meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1. (A) Mr. Baker doesn‟t like to go to the meeting last night.(B) Last night Mr. Baker decided to cancel this morning‟s meeting.(C) Mr. Baker made up his mind not to go to this morning‟s meeting.(A)Mr. Baker made a last- minute decision to hold the meeting this morning.2. (A) Hard work often brings about discomfort in parts of the human body.(B) If you are nervous, you may hurt yourself in performing this kind of task.(C) Those staff members who work back to back are hard on each other.(A)This exercise is to relax your muscles in the neck, the shoulders and the back.3. (A) We have been working on this machine for two years.(B) Free maintenance work is for a period of two years.(C) You don‟t have to do repair work on this machine in two years.(A)With monthly cleaning, the oil in this machine can run for two years.4. (A) Only those high school graduates with excellent skills can be admitted into colleges.(B) No matter how difficult it is, high school graduates should at least try twice to getthemselves into colleges.(C) Students should consider what they want to learn in the university.(A)Once in the university, you will feel superior to those drop- out students.5. (A) All the board members voted for the Chairman‟s proposal to open the branch office.(B) The Chairman was not in favor of the opening of a branch office in the suburbs.(C) the board members are expecting a new Chairman from the downtown office.(D)The Chairman‟s proposal to set up a branch office was turned down by the boardmembers.6. (A) Mary had made an appointment to see the personnel manager last Tuesday.(B) Mary has been applying for a job and is going to see the personnel manager next week.(C) Mary is shortsighted and cannot see that personnel manager in the next office.(D) Mary didn‟t get that job since she was rue to the pers onnel manager on Tuesday.7. (A) The supermarket will be finished in sixty days.(B) It took us more than sixty days to finish building the supermarket.(C)The supermarket should have been finished sixty days ago.(D) The supermarket had been built sixty days earlier.8. (A) Her attendance record was severely damaged.(B) Her attendance record was never perfect.(C)She had once assisted in keeping the attendance record.(D)She had kept a near- perfect attendance record.9. (A)He didn‟t know what woul d happen if he made the suggestion.(B)He didn‟t feel nervous after he had put forward the suggestion.(C)He realized that the committee members would not adopt his suggestion.(D) He considered it important to the committee members first.210. (A) The Expo will be open the day after tomorrow.(B) The Expo is rescheduled to open on Friday.(C) The Expo‟s opening is delayed until tomorrow.(D)The Expo is not likely to open on Friday.II. Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONL Y 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.Questions 11~1411. (A) Mr. Powell telephoned. (B) The woman dated Mr. Powell.(C) Someone came to see him. (D) There was a traffic jam.12. (A) Because she hasn‟t recorded the phone message.(B) Because she hasn‟t let Mr. Powell in.(C) Because she hasn‟t invited him to lunch.(D) Because she hasn‟t phoned him.13. (A) Mr. Powell‟s name card.(B) The rest aurant‟s phone number.(C) Some money to make a phone call.(D) The name of a well- known department store.14. (A) the woman was not careful about the man‟s name card.(B) The man was expecting someone to bring some important information.(C) The man was not available when Mr. Powell came in.(D) The woman accepted the man‟s apology for his mistake.Questions 15~1815. (A) In 1961. (B) In 1963.(C) In 1970. (D) In 1971.16. (A) Learning materials. (B) Laboratory facilities.(C) Summer course. (D) Party invitations.17. (A) Some laboratory tests can be done at home.(B) All the college course are available.(C) registrations are all the year round.(D)Invitations to parties are free to all the students.18. (A) part- time students may get cheaper snacks.(B) Students are able to get TV study programmes.(C) Students can attend lectures once a week.(D) Students may participate in summer school courses.3Questions 19~2219. (A) A lawyer. (B) An artist.(C) A student. (D) A physician.20. (A) She thinks that it is a well- paid profession.(B) She considers herself to be fit for it.(C) She is unable to find other jobs for some time.(D)She wants to live independently of other people.21. (A) She can speak several languages. (B) She is more careful and kinder.(C) She can serve women clients better. (D) She is likely to get more sympathy.22. (A) Because it is well known for its educational excellence.(B) Because it is inexpensive in terms of school tuition fees.(C) Because it offers married students‟ apartments.(D) Because it allows students to practice during the school terms.Questions 23~2623. (A) studying socio- linguistics. (B) Talking about the weather.(C) Saying hullo to each other. (D) Listening to weather forecasts.24. (A) Linguists. (B) Drivers.(C) Teachers. (D) Students.25. (A) He is probably trying to begin a conversation.(B) He is earnestly requesting an answer.(C) He is carefully planning an out- door excursion.(D)He is tentatively preparing a composition on social conventions.26. (A) English people like to begin a conversation when the climate is favorable.(B) Foreign visitors are sometimes annoyed by the variability of the weather in England.(C) England is said to have the most effective transportation system in the world.(D)The weather conditions in England are not as bad as some people have imagined.Questions 27~3027. (A) 20,000. (B) 200,000.(C) 2,000,000. (D) 2,500,000.28. (A) The family owners. (B) The pressure groups.(C) The government and the councils. (D) The local housing committees.29. (A) Because the rents are too high.(B) Because there are not enough hostels.(C) Because the local councils are inefficient and indifferent.(D) Because some state- run homes are less comfortable than prisons.30. (A) A state- run apartment building for the homeless.(B) An efficient local housing committee in the metropolis.4(C) A southern city that has solved the housing problem.(D) A charity organization that offers help to the homeless.Part C: Listening and TranslationI. Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 English sentences. You will hear the sentences ONL Y ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANAWER BOOKLET.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)II. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages. You will hear the passages ONL Y ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.(1)(2)SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (50 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several5questions 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 1~5In a bay near Almeria in Southern Spain will be built the world‟s first underwater residence for tourists. The hotel will be 40 feet down in the Mediterranean. As all the world opened to tour operators, there was still a frontier behind which lay three quarters of the globe‟s surface, the sea; in whose cool depths light fades; no winds blow; there are no stars. There even the most bored travelers could recapture their sense of romance, terror or beauty. For a submerged hotel is such a beautiful idea.The hotel will cost 170,000 and will be able to accommodate up to ten people a night. Up until now only scientists and professional divers have lived under the sea, but soon, for the first time, the public will be able to go down into the darkness. They will have to swim down in diving suits, but at 40 feet there would be no problem about decompression.Design of the hotel was crucial. Most of the underwater structures used before had been in the shape of a diving bell or submarine. Professional divers could cope with such things but ordinary people would run the risk of violent claustrophobia. Then an Austrian architect had the idea of making three interconnecting circular structures, 18 feet in diameter, and looking much like flying saucers. They would be cast in concrete and launched from the shore. Towed into position they would then be sunk. A foundation of cast concrete would already be in place on the sea- bed. Pylons would attach the structures to this. Once in position the structures would be pumped dry. The pylons made to withstand an uplift pressure of 350 tons, would then take the strain.Cables linking the underwater structures to the hotel on shore would connect it with electricity, fresh water, television, and an air pump, and also dispose of sewage. Entry would be from underneath, up a ladder; because of the pressure inside there would be no need of airlocks or doors.The first structure would include a changing room and a shower area, where the divers would get out of their gear. There would also be a kitchen and a lavatory. The second structure would contain a dining room/ lecture theatre, and sleeping accommodation for eight people. The third structure would contain two suites. A steward would come down with the ten customers, to cook and look after them. Television monitors would relay all that went on to the shore so that discussions on the sea bed could be transmitted to all the world.1.From the passage we understand that tour operators and travelers will be interested in the submerged hotel as ___________.(A) it is a quiet place for research work (B) it is an ideal sea- food restaurant(C) it will offer new possibilities (D) it will have unchanging weather2. What design was finally considered most suitable for the new hotel?(A) Three separated circles. (B) Three linked discs.6(C) Three connected globes. (D) Three interlocked cylinders.3. The hotel would be able to float under water because it would be ____________.(A) made of light material (B) 350 tons in weight(C) filled with air (D) attached to pylons4. It is planned that sleeping quarters will be provided for the guests in the __________.(A) second structure (B) second and third structures(C) first and third structures (D) third structure5. The purpose of television monitors under the sea would be to relay ____________.(A). instructions from the sea bed to the shore(B). news from the shore to the sea bed(C).information from the world to the sea bed(D). information to the world from the sea bedQuestions 6~10For most people, boasting about oneself does not come naturally. It is not easy or comfortable to tell someone all the wonderful things you have accomplished. But that is exactly what you need to do if you are seeking a new job, or trying to hold on to the one you have.Of course, there is a fine line between self- confidence and arrogance, so to be successful in winning over the interviewer you must learn to maximize your accomplishments and attributes without antagonizing the interviewer.The natural tendency for most job seekers is to behave modestly in a job interview. To do the best job of selling yourself in an interview, you have to be prepared in advance. As part of your job- hunting check list, write down on a piece of paper your major job- related accomplishments. Commit them to memory. You will probably be pleasantly surprised to see in writing all that you have done.By developing this list, you will have accomplished two things: the first is you will impress the interviewer by being able to talk confidently and succinctly about your accomplishments. You will not have to sit uncomfortably while you think of your successes. They will be at the tip of your tongue. Secondly, rather than dwell on your own personality characteristics, such as how hardworking or creative you are, you can discuss hard facts, such as how you saved your employer money or an idea you developed that helped a customer man more money. When chronicling your accomplishments for the interviewer, take as much credit as you honestly can. If you developed a specific idea without help from your supervisor, it is acceptable to say that. Remember, you are at that interview to sell yourself, not your former co- workers.However, never criticize your former employer. Sharing your negative thoughts with the interviewer is an immediate turn- off and will only brand you as a complainer and gossip, whom no one likes or will hire.Keep in mind that the most important part of a job interview is making the employer like you and presenting yourself as the person he or she wants you to be. Consciously or not most employers tend to hire people who reflect their own values and standards.7Once you get the job you want, boasting about your accomplishments does not stop. Although you may think all your successes and achievements are highly visible, remember that you are only one lf many people in a company. Lack of recognition is cited by a majority of discharged managers as the most frequent complaint against the former employer.To help make yourself more visible in the company, volunteer for additional assignments—both job- related and non- business- related. These could include community relations or charitable activities in which your company is involved. These types of activities may enable you to have more time and access to top executives of the company to whom you may endear yourself. You might even have the opportunity to tell them what you are doing for the company, which can never hurt.6. This article is mostly about how to _________________.(A) interview for a job (B) please your boss(C) get along with co- workers (D) get and keep a job7. In Paragraph 2, the word “maximize” mea ns to ___________.(A) talk about (B) make the most of(C) be modest about (D) play down8. The author states that the one thing you should never do during an interview is __________.(A) list your successes in previous jobs(B) promote your qualifications for the job(C) tell your potential boss about the projects you‟ve worked on(D) make negative comments about your former employer9. The author provides his views on winning and holding a new job by ______________.(A) offering suggestions (B) presenting facts and statistics(C) describing extreme situations (D) telling stories10. In the passage, the author recommends all of the following EXCEPT _____________.(A) making a point of telling your supervisor what you have done(B) taking part in non- business- related activities(C) going on boasting about your successes and achievements(D) giving the employer an idea on how to run his other businessQuestions 11~155 Steps to Living Longer1 Watch Your TemperScientists have lo ng believed that Type A‟s—those people driven by ambition, hard work and tight deadlines—were most prone to heart attacks. But it‟s not striving for goals that leads to disease; rather, it‟s being hostile, angry and cynical.Suggests Mittleman: if stress mounts so high that you begin snapping at people, “Ask yourself, …Is it worth having a heart attack over this?‟”2 Lighten Your Dark Moodsfor years, evidence linking depression to an increased risk of heart attack has been growing.8Johns Hopkins researchers interviewed 1551 people who were free of heart disease in the early 1980s and again 14 years later. Those who reported having experienced major depression were four times as likely to have a heart attack as those who had not been depressed.Exercise is an often overlooked antidepressant. In a study at Duke University, 60 percent of clinically depressed people who took a brisk 30- minute walk or jog at least three times a week were no longer depressed after 16 weeks.3 Flatten That BellyMore than 50 years ago French scientist Jean V ague noted that people with a lot of upper- body fat (those who looked like apples rather than pears) often developed heart disease, diabetes and other ailments. But it wasn‟t until the introduction of CT and MRI scans th at doctors discovered that a special kind of fat, visceral fat, located within the abdomen, was strongly linked to these diseases.According to the National Institutes of Health, there‟s trouble brewing when your waist measures 35 inches or more if you‟re a woman, and 40 inches or more if you‟re a man. And that‟s regardless of height.4 Limit Your Bad HabitsHeavy drinking. Moderate drinkers may be the least likely to develop Metabolic Syndrome, while alcoholics are the most likely. In part that‟s becaus e, pound for pound, they carry more abdominal fat. In one Swedish study, researchers found that male alcoholics carried 48 percent of their body fat within the abdomen, compared with 38 percent for teetotalers.Cigarette smoking. Smoking is dangerous for reasons besides lung cancer or emphysema. Some 60 minutes after smoking a cigarette, one study revealed, smokers still showed elevated levels of cortisol, which promotes abdominal fat storage. Over- caffeinating. Moderate caffeine consumption doesn‟t seem to be harmful for most people. But recent studies suggest that when men who have both high blood pressure and a family history of hypertension drink a lot of caffeinated coffee while under job stress, they may experience a dangerous rise in blood pressure.5 Rev Up Your MetabolismA new understanding of how disease sets up shop in your body focuses on metabolism—the sum of physical and chemical reactions necessary to maintain life. This approach reveals that a healthy metabolic profile counts for more than cardiovascular fitness or weight alone.As Glenn A. Gasser, professor of exercise physiology at the University of Virginia, notes, “Metabolic fitness is one of the best safeguards against heart disease, stroke and diabetes. ”11. The phrase “snapping at” (Step 1: Watch Your Temper) is closest in meaning to __________.(A) judging severely (B) declaring publicly(C) answering rudely (D) understanding wrongly12. According to the passage, which of the following people are liable to incur and suffer fromheart attacks?(A) Those whose waist measures 35 inches or less.(B) Those who take a brisk 20- minute walk twice a week.9(C) Those who have experienced major depression.(D) Those who have been striving for goals.13. Stress may lead to all of the following EXCEPT_____________.(A) hostile disposition (B) cynical behaviour(C) over- caffeinating (D) great ambition14. According to the passage, what kind of people are teetotalers (Step 4: Limit Your BadHabits)?(A) Non- alcoholics. (B) Heavy drinkers.(C) Chain smokers. (D) Non- smokers.15. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?(A) There is trouble brewing when your waist measures 35 inches or less.(B) Metabolic fitness might prevent people from having heart disease.(C) Moderate drinkers may be the most likely to develop Metabolic Syndrome.(D) Moderate caffeine consumption seems to be harmful for most people.Questions 16~20World prehistory is written from data recovered from thousands of archaeological sites, places where traces of human activity are to be found. Sites are normally identified through the presence of manufactured tools.Archaeological sites are most commonly classified by the activity that occurred there. Habitation sites are places where people lived and carried out a wide range of different activities. Most prehistoric sites come under this category, but habitation sites can vary from a small open campsite through rockshelters and caves, to large accumulations of shellfish remains (shell middens). Village habitation sites may consist of a small accumulation of occupation deposit and mud hut fragments, huge earthen mounds, or communes of stone buildings or entire buried cities. Each presents its own special excavation problems.Burial sites provide a wealth of information on the prehistoric past. Grinning skeletons are very much part of popular archaeological legend, and human remains are common finds in the archaeological record. The earliest deliberate human burials are between fifty and seventy thousand years old. Individual burials are found in habitation sites, but often the inhabitants designated a special area for a cemetery. This cemetery could be a communal burial place where everyone was buried regardless of social status. Other burial sites, like the Shang royal cemeteries in China, were reserved for nobility alone. Parts of a cemetery were sometimes reserved for certain special individuals in society such as clan leaders or priests. The patterning of grave goods in a cemetery can provide information about intangible aspects of human society such as religious beliefs or social organization. So can the pattern of deposition of the burials, their orientation in their graves, even family grouping. Sometimes physical anthropologists can detect biological similarities between different skeletons that may reflect close family, or other, ties.Quarry sites are places where people mined prized raw materials such as obsidian (a10volcanic glass used for fine knives and mirrors) or copper. Excavations at such sites yield roughed out blanks of stone, or metal ingots, as well as finished products ready for trading elsewhere. Such objects were bartered widely in prehistoric times.Art Sites such as the cave of Altamira in northern Spain, or Lascaux in southwestern France, are commonplace in some areas of the world, noticeably southern Africa and parts of North America. Many are caves and rockshelters where prehistoric people painted or engraved game animals, scenes of daily life, or religious symbols. Some French art sites are at least fifteen thousand years old.Each of these site types represents a particular form of human activity, one that is represented in the archaeological record by specific artifact and surface indications found and recorded by the archaeologist.16. An archaeological site is defined as a place where __________.(A) some record of human activity is found(B)humans bury beloved animals(C) evidence of plant or animal life exists(D) particular rock formations suggest the patterns of history17. Generally speaking, archaeological sites are classified according to ___________.(A) the people who lived there(B)the historical period during which they were occupied(C) the type of activity for which they were used(D) the degree of civilization of those who lived there18.The author mentions all of the following features of graves which may provide archaeologistswith information about a particular society EXCEPT_______.(A) the location of the grave (B) the goods buried with the person(C) The degree of preservation of the body (D) The orientation of the body in the grave19. Quarry sites are places where ________________.(A) paintings showing scenes of daily life(B) engravings of famous people(C) paintings recording the location of burial sites(D) tools and primitive devices used for engraving20. According to the passage, art sites often contain .(A)paintings showing scenes of daily life(B)engravings of famous people(C)paintings recording the location of burial sites(D)tools and primitive devices used for engravingQuestions 21~25I got used, too, to my employer‟s violent changes of front. There was one morning when Siegfried came down to breakfast, rubbing a hand wearily over red- rimmed eyes.“Out at 2 a. m. ,” he groaned, buttering his toast listlessly, “And I don‟t like to have to saythis, James, but it‟s all your fault.”“My fault?” I said, startled.“Yes lad, your fault. The farmer has a sick cow for several days and at 2 o‟clock this morning he finally decided to call the vet. When I pointed out it could have waited a few hours more he said Mr. Herriot told him never to hesitate to ring—he‟d come out any hour of the day or night.”He tapped the top of his egg as though the effort was almost t oo much for him. “Well, it‟s all very well being conscientious and all that, but if a thing has waited several days it can wait till morning. You‟re spoiling these chaps, James, and I‟m getting the backwash of it. I‟m sick and tired of being dragged out of bed for trifles.”“I‟m truly sorry, Siegfried. I honestly had no wish to do that to you. Maybe it‟s just my inexperience. If I didn‟t go out, I‟d be worried the animal might die. If I left it till morning and it died, how would I feel?”“That‟s all right, ” snapped Siegfried. “There‟s nothing like a dead animal to bring them to their senses. They‟ll call us out a bit earlier next time.”I absorbed this bit of advice and tried to act on it. A week later, Siegfried said he wanted a work with me.“James,I know you won‟t mind my saying this, but old Sumner was complaining to me today. He says he rang you the other night and you refused to come out to his cow. He‟s a good client, you know, and a very nice fellow, but he was quite shirty about it. We don‟t want to lose a chap like that.”“But it was just a chronic mastitis,” I said‟ A bit of thickening in the milk, that‟s all. He‟d been dosing it himself for nearly a week with some quack remedy. The cow was eating all right, so I thought it would be quite s afe to leave it till next day.”Siegfried put a hand on my shoulder and an excessively patient look spread over his face. I steeled myself. I didn‟t mind his impartience, I was used to it and could stand it. But the patience was hard to take.“James, ”he said in a gentle voice, “there is one fundamental rule in our job which transcends all others, and I‟ ll tell you what it is. YOU MUST ATTEND. That is it and it ought to be written on your on your soul in letters of fire.”21. Siegfried was not at his best on one morning because _____________.(A) his breakfast was not to his liking(B) he had been called out during the night(C) he had been woken up early for breakfast(D) the farmer hadn‟t tried to cure the cow himself22. According to the passage, who was the young vet?(A) James. (B) Siegfried.(C) Sumner (D) Mr. Herrioson23. James thought it was all right to leave Summer‟s cow till next day because _____________.(A) that was what Siegfried had advised。

2005年春季英语中级口译第一阶段考试试题解析
郭中宝;陈绮;张驰新;邱政政
【期刊名称】《新东方英语：中英文版》
【年(卷),期】2005(0)9
【摘要】听力部分: (上海新东方学校口译教研组成员郭中宝) 2005年春季考试的听力部分总的来讲体现出了稳中求变的趋向。

听力材料的题材仍然集中出现在环境保护、流行艺术、社会心理学、跨文化交流和国际地区冲突等方面,但是考查的难度稍有提高、考查的角度也略有变化。

【总页数】4页(P18-21)
【关键词】考试时间;跨文化交流;听力材料;英语书写;新东方;词汇;主题;中译英;考前;口译
【作者】郭中宝;陈绮;张驰新;邱政政
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【正文语种】中文
【中图分类】H310.4
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2006年3月上海中级口译资格证书考试第一阶段实考试卷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 consistof_______(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 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.化学教案想了好久化学教案老板终于想起这位法官竟然就是他在故事里经常讲到的那个小伙子试卷试题老板一阵眩晕化Part B: Listening Comprehension注意事项：答题前化学教案考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、学号写Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.、杯水风波化学教案脱离大众化学教案脱离现实化学教案难兴文艺之春试卷试题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 a50-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 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 enoughcompetitive 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.教案他自己却更像一只以狐狸的方式行事的刺猬试卷试题狐狸与刺猬的说法化学教案是伯林对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.目前孩子的教育消费化学教案过半网友认为偏高了化学教案增加了家庭的经济负担化学教案同时认可放养式教育的家长寥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.粉末均匀混合化学教案在800℃.的氩气中烧结6小时化学教案即可制成硅酸亚铁锂试卷试题①合成硅酸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.试题仆夫童奴怪诧不知所谓化学教案苞之心事谁可告语？吾兄得举试卷试题士友间鲜不相庆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.溶液化学教案过滤出沉淀物化学教案沉淀物经洗涤、灼烧、冷却、称重化学教案残留固体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.分析了伯林反刺猬、反体系的思想基础化学教案并指出伯林实质上还是“刺猬”；最后指出伯林、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.水化学教案否则就触犯了试卷试题”这时化学教案还有一个客户在办公室里和老板谈生意化学教案也连连点头称是Part C: Listening and Translation（2）虽业高振古,而德刑未孚,宜推亡固存,广树威略试卷试题（5 分）（二）古代诗歌阅读（本题共2小题化学教案11分）1. 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)13试卷试题把文中画横线的句子翻译成现代汉语试卷试题（10 分）（1）竟安坐饱食,然后应召试卷试题高祖甚感之,常多景仁是太傅安孙试卷试题（5 分）(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)点缀和相伴柴达木的唯一秀色试卷试题（选自《陈忠实文集》）12.文章是从哪些方面来描写(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.教案旁观者实在不必对那些追求编制、希求稳定工作的年轻人痛心疾首试卷试题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 providesself-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 daytrying 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 of currency--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 doit--we just don't have the imagination.从目前来看化学教案游学传统的回归弥补了学校教育的很多不足化学教案扩大了见闻化学教案磨炼了意志化学教案陶冶了情操化学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 work步行走;“逛”散步,闲游;“晃”侧重摇动摆动试卷试题可以说,四个词都有慢步走的意思,根据语境,该语、2. The sentence "Now Blair carries on the crusade" (para. 3) could be best illustrated by which of the following statements?试卷试题我和同事也都明白老板经常讲这个故事的用意试卷试题每次我听到老板讲这个故事化学教案就会想起那个姓刘(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.①在沉沉夜幕中化学教案列车进入柴达木试卷试题已是满天星斗化学教案我浑然没有察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?移民却多数来自福建化学教案所以宋代的《舆地纪胜》说潮州：“虽境土有闽广之异化学教案、(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.④生命力化学教案顽强坚忍（每点1分）13试卷试题（6分）写出了柴达木的单调、苍茫和苍凉、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.衣服都快不敢买了化学教案原因就是孩子一个暑假就花了35000试卷试题20000(美国游学)+5000(阿姨)+2000(钢琴)+200Questions 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 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 whereall 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'.B试卷试题潮汕本土、香港和南洋三种风格不同的潮州菜流派的产生化学教案是地理隔绝和社会隔绝造成的族群文化多样的呈现试卷试题[]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.和高端精良的研发平台化学教案妻子苦口相劝化学教案义无反顾地应聘回国试卷试题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.然试卷试题他在《饔飨集》中说：“八大菜系中无潮州菜化学教案大约以为潮州菜可入粤菜、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.奢靡化学教案与老百姓的的劳作吃穿作对比化学教案其中描写“乐声之多与市井言语对比”的句子是：“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.潮菜进一步走向成熟化学教案潮菜的独特健康的饮食理念受到越来越广泛的关注和喜爱化学教案所以在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,教案现代人使用的是白话文化学教案没有必要再学习文言文了；而另一方则认为化学教案①_______________化学教案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' are still indaily 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 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.教案目的是用更严格的监管、更严厉的处罚、更严肃的问责化学教案切实保障“舌尖上的安全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 District15.（2）①运用了虚实结合的表现手法（2 分）试卷试题②一二句实写诗人在长安遥望如雪的明月（1 分）；③中间四句虚写12. The district's principal industry is_______.(A) fell-walking(B) snow-skiing(C) sheep-farming(D) animal-hunting14.下列对本诗的理解和赏析化学教案不正确的两项是( )（5 分）A试卷试题“一望雪相似”出语平易而境界真切13. 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 completely文化活动试卷试题人有恒言曰：“百闻不如一见试卷试题”“读万卷书不如行万里路试卷试题”游学之益在于体验化学教案14. 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.N2与C2H4的混合气体所含电子数为1.4 NAB试卷试题标准状况下化学教案1.1215. 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.力振荡化学教案使之变成糊状物化学教案放置24 h试卷试题①苯甲醛要求新蒸馏的化学教案否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 almostany 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:乙醚－116.234.5微溶于水化学教案易溶于乙醇实验步骤：（1）在250 mL锥形瓶中化学教案•Develop a creative outlet. Hobbies like painting or playing a musical instrument can tap into a man's soul. Remember that much of the world's greatest art,music and literature was created by the allegedly emotionally challenged sex.C试卷试题②③ D试卷试题①②③④4试卷试题常温下化学教案下•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-minutetime-out isn't enough to calm down," says Westover, who in moments ofextreme emotion finds a place to drop to the floor and do push-ups. 19试卷试题（14分）草酸亚铁可用于合成锂电池的正极材料硅酸亚铁锂（Li2FeSiO4）等化学•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 full declaration of vulnerability.（2）AsH3是无色稍有大蒜味气体试卷试题AsH3的沸点高于PH3化学教案其主要原因是▲•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." A试卷试题54%的网友根据自己的经济条件是否让孩子参加海外游学化学教案表现得很理试卷试题16. Kim Garretson, a 54-year-old corporate strategist, once got very angrywhen_______.(A) diagnosed with lung cancer(B) given a take musical instrument(C) dragged into a mountainous trip(D) served cold food in a restaurant们的未来”试卷试题下列有关叙述不正确的是（）A试卷试题在家用17. "They'll take a mile." (para. 2), 'they' refers to_______.(A) psychologists(B) cards(C) emotions(D) friends③就潮州人而言化学教案大概认为粤菜或广东菜其实都是广府菜的别称化学教案是讲粤语的广、。

(2004 年 3 月)上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (40 minutes) Part A: Spot DictationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the ward or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in you ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage only once. What is a gesture? A gesture is a movement of the hand or body that expresses ______ (1) or intention. It is an action that sends a ______ (2) from one person to another. To become a gesture, an act has to be seen by someone else and has to ______ (3) some piece of information to them. There are some gestures, however, that have ______ (4) depending on when and where they are used. When an American wants to signal that something is OK, ______ (5), he raises his hand and makes a circle with his thumb and forefinger. This circle-sign has ______ (6) for him, and he might be surprised to ______ (7) that in other countries it can mean something very different. In Japan, for instance, it is the gesture for money. ______ (8), it means zero or worthless. Such differences can, of course, lead to ______ (9)when foreigners meet, But why is it that the same gesture basso many different meanings? When some people want to show that something is ______ (10), they make a sign to show they are holding ______ (11) between the tips of their thumb and forefinger. Many people from all over the world ______ (12) when emphasizing a certain point as they speak. The object they hold is ______ (13), and they simply perform the action of holding it. In this way, they ______ (14) with the thumb and forefinger. In America, this unconscious gesture grew into a ______ (15) meaning exactly right or perfect. This was how the ______ (16) was born. The Japanese sign for money comes from a completely different source. ______ (17), and coins are round. Therefore, making a ______ (18) came to .symbolize money. It is as simple as that. The French sign for nothing or worthless also ______ (19) a simple source. This time, however, the circle does not represent a coin, it only indicates nought. Nought means nothing, ______ (20).Part B: Listening ComprehensionDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement youhave heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. 1. (A) Doris pointed out where the key was. (B) Doris doesn't want to be appointed. (C) Doris is usually a punctual person. (D) Doris doesn't know she has an appointment. 2. (A) Even though the car arrived early, the meeting began late. (B) The meeting was postponed, although we set off early today. (C) We left early today for the meeting, but we were delayed. (D) We started our journey early, so we were early for the meeting. 3. (A) Three years later, the stock market crashed. (B) Half of the stocks in the market were devalued within five years. (C) About 50 % of rite products were more expensive than they had been 3 years before. (D) The country's GNP was reduced by nearly 50% in three years. 4. (A) Tony won't receive additional payment, no matter how hard he works. (B) Tony couldn't understand why his boss is not satisfied with his success (C) Tony is unable to meet his sales quota this year because of the extra load of work. (D) Tony is confident that his work will save the firm from bankruptcy. 5. (A) Everyone knew that Jennifer was the CEO's secretary in Detroit. (B) Jennifer didn't meet the well-known CEO from the headquarters, (C) The CEO was away to meet Jennifer in our headquarters in Detroit. (D) The Detroit headquarters had decided to appoint Jennifer to be a CEO. 6. (A) The manager has refused to see you off at the airport. (B) The manager will be dealing with something urgent in prison. (C) The manager will be attending a welcome party at the airport. (D) The manager has to cancel her previous arrangement. 7. (A) The director told the secretary to finish the survey report on time. (B) The director told the secretary to wind the clock in the office. (C) The director told the secretary to take the report home. (D) The director told the secretary not to rush for the survey report. 8. (A) We intend to withdraw fund on that project, for it is necessary to do so. (B) We should proceed with the project, although we have difficulties. (C) We decide to give up the project, so that we can work on a new one. (D) We have to reject the gift and continue to raise money for that project of ours. 9. (A) High productivity may have negative effects on our own existence. (B) More and better goods and services can raise our living standards. (C) The rising prices of goods and services may lead to the damage of our environment. (D) We should produce high-quality goods to protect our natural resources. 10. (A) After three years of hard work, I have been promoted to department head. (B) After years of work, I think I need to talk with someone about my career. (C) The department head has ruthlessly turned down my request for a salary raise. (D) The department head has postponed the promotion campaign for months.2. Talks and Conversations Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear Several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions Only ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 11-1411. (A) In her office. (B) In a cinema. (C) In her home. (D) In a restaurant. 12. (A) The assistant manager has made an appointment with her. (B) Mr. Brown is going to pay a visit to her house. (C) The man has been late for a couple of times. (D) She has to return home first to change her dress. 13. (A) They will go to a party. (B) They will attend a fashion show. (C) They will see a film. (D) They will go home. 14. (A) Because it is their only night together. (B) Because it is the last night for the film show. (C) Because it is their wedding anniversary. (D) Because it is a chance to see the woman in uniform.Questions 15-1815. (A) Its long history. (B) Its large library. (C) Its college system. (D) Its admission qualifications. 16. (A) The accommodation. (B) The award of degrees. (C) The examinations. (D) The programme of studies. 17. (A) They are better than those of other universities. (B) They are open to all the students of the university. (C) They can be attended by students of a particular study. (D) They are given once a week, according to the tutor's advice. 18. (A) In the Fellows' Club. (B) At the restaurant. (C) In the college chapel. (D) On college campus.Questions 19-2219. (A) Because she was not in a hurry. (B) Because she wanted to save money. (C) Because she could enjoy sightseeing. (D) Because she lived near the bus stop. 20. (A) Taxis. (B) The railway. (C) The tube. (D) Double-deckers. 21. (A) To show the excellence of its international air service. (B) To stress the importance of its strategic position. (C) To contrast it with internal air service of other cities. (D) To provide an answer to the problem of traffic congestion. 22. (A) Its advanced technology. (B) Its geographical location. (C) Its changing climate. (D) Its demand for oil in the North Sea.Questions 23-2623. (A) President Roosevelt's death. (B) President Johnson's last days. (C) Eleanor Roosevelt's retirement. (D) Presidents after World War II. 24. (A) Poor people. (B) Migrant workers. (C) Female journalists. (D) Civil rights activists. 25. (A) Because of his old age. (B) Because of his health. (C) Because of his position as US president. (D) Because of his noble family tradition. 26. (A) How to defeat the enemy in the war. (B) How to score more in a poker game. (C) What to say to make others laugh. (D) What to drink to replenish oneself.Questions 27-3027. (A) Because he doesn't want to stay in Bangkok. (B) Because he is tired of surface transport. (C) Because he is afraid of getting sea sickness. (D) Because he has to be back by next Tuesday. 28. (A) They have debts to pay off. (B) They live in a small flat(C) They both work in a firm. (D) They both enjoy travel by air. 29. (A) Reading newspapers and magazines. (B) Watching surface transport on the sea and ground. (C) Lunching on a special kind of fish pie. (D) Eating and drinking his favorites. 30. (A) It is a popular means of transport. (B) It is no better than surface transport. (C) It is safer than other means of transport. (D) It is no longer enjoyable and convenient.Part C: Listening and Translation1. Sentence Translation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)2. Passage Translation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening. (1)(2)SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (50 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1-5Faces, like fingerprints, are unique. Did you ever wonder how it is possible for us to recognize people? Even a skilled writer probably could not describe all the features that make one face different from another. Yet a very young child—or even an animal, such as a pigeon—can learn to recognize faces. We all take this ability for granted. We also tell people apart by how they behave. When we talk about someone's personality, we mean the ways in which he or she acts, speaks, thinks and feels that make that individual different from others. Like the human face, human personality is very complex. But describing someone's personality in words is somewhat easier than describing his face. If you were asked to describe what a "nice face" looked like, you probably would have a difficult time doing so. But if you were asked to describe a "nice person," you might begin to think about someone who was kind, considerate, friendly, warm, and so forth. There are many words to describe how a person thinks, feels and acts. Gordon Ports, an American psychologist, found nearly 18000 English words characterizing differences in people's behavior. And many of us use this information as a basis for describing, or typing, his personality. Bookworms, conservatives, military types—people are described with such terms. People have always tried to "type" each other. Actors in early Greek drama wore masks to show the audience whether they played the villain's or the hero's role. In fact, the words "person" and "personality" come from the Latin persona, meaning "mask". Today, most television and movie actors do not wear masks. But we can easily tell the "good guys" from the "bad guys" because the two types differ in appearance as well as in actions. 1. The main idea of this passage is ______. (A) how to distinguish people's faces (B) how to describe people's personality (C) how to distinguish people both inwardly and outwardly (D) how to tell good persons from bad persons without wearing masks 2. The author is most probably a ______. (A) linguist (B) plastic surgeon (C) manager (D) sociologist 3. Which of the following statements is NOT true?(A) People may have different personalities. (B) People differ from each other in appearance. (C) People can learn to recognize human faces. (D) People can describe all human features of others. 4. The reason that it is easier to describe one's personality in words than one's face is that ______. (A) many words are available to describe personality (B) a person's personality is easily distinguished (C) people's personalities are very much alike (D) a person's face is more complex than his personality 5. We learn from the passage that people are classified according to ______. (A) their way of wearing masks (B) their way of speaking and playing (C) their knowledge and behavior (D) their physical appearance and personalityQuestions 6-10Before, whenever we had health, we stated discussing poverty. Why no now? Why is the current politics of wealth and poverty seemingly about wealth alone? Eight years ago, when Bill Clinton first ran for president, the Dow Jones average was under 3,500, yearly federal budget deficits were projected at hundreds of billions of dollars forever and beyond, and no one talked about the "permanent boom" or the "new economy." Yet in that more straitened time, Clinton made much of the importance of "not leaving a single person behind." It is possible that similar "compassionate" rhetoric might yet play a role in the general election. But it is striking how much less talk there is about the poor than there was eight years ago, when the country was economically uncertain, or in previous eras, when the country felt flush. Even last summer, when Clinton spent several days on a remarkable, Bobby Kennedy-like pilgrimage through impoverished areas from Indian reservations in South Dakota to ghetto neighborhoods in East St. Louis, the administration decided to refer to the effort not as a poverty tour but as a "new markets initiative." What is happening is partly a logical, policy-driven reaction. Poverty really is lower than it has been in decades, especially for minority groups. The most attractive solution to it—a growing economy—is being applied. The people who have been totally left out of this boom often have medical, mental or other problems for which no one has an immediate solution. "The economy has sucked in anyone who has any preparation, any ability to cope with modern life," says Franklin D. Raines, the former director of the Office of Management and Budget who is now head of Fannie Mae. When he and other people who specialize in the issue talk about solutions, they talk analytically and long-term: education, development of work skills, shifts in the labor market, adjustment in welfare reform. But I think there is another force that has made this a rich era with barely visible poor people. It is the unusual social and imaginative separation between prosperous America and those still left out. ... It's simple invisibility, because ofincreasing geographic, occupation, and social barriers that block one group from the other's view. 6. The main idea of the passage is that ______. (A) The county is enjoying economic growth (B) The poor are benefiting from today's good economy (C) We were more aware of the poor than we are today (D) There were many more poor people tan there are today 7. The organizational pattern of the first two paragraphs of this passage is ______. (A) order of importance (B) comparison and contrast (C) chronological order (D) classification and division 8. In line 6 of the first paragraph, the word straitened means ______. (A) prosperous (B) difficult (C) relaxing (D) significant 9. From this passage, we can conclude that ______. (A) the status quo of the rich and the poor has changed (B) the good and prosperous economy will soon end (C) poverty will be removed as a result of increased wealth (D) all people benefit from good economic conditions 10. According to the author, one important reason that we do not talk much about poverty is that ______. (A) no one knows what to do about it (B) poverty really is lower than in the past (C) no one has been left out of the current boom (D) the president is not concerned about the poorQuestions 11-15Our visit to the excavation of a Roman fort on a hill near Coventry was of more than archaeological interest. The year's dig had been a fruitful one and had assembled evidence of a permanent military camp much larger than had at first been conjectured. We were greeted on the site by a group of excavators, some of them filling in a trench that had yielded an almost complete pot the day before, others enjoying the last-day luxury of a cigarette in the sun, but all happy to explain and talk about their work. If we had not already known it, nothing would have suggested that this was a party of prisoners from the nearby prison. This is not the first time that prison labour has been used in work of this kind, but here the experiment, now two years old, has proved outstandingly satisfactory. From the archaeologists' point of view, prisoners provide a steady force of disciplined labour throughout the entire season, men to whom it is a serious day's work, and not the rather carefree holiday job that it tends to be for the amateur archaeologist. Newcomers are comparatively few, and can soon beinitiated by those already trained in the work. Prisoners may also be more accustomed to heavy work like shovelling and carting soil than the majority of students, and they also form a fair cross-section of the population and can furnish men whose special skills make them valuable as surveyors, draughtsmen of pottery restorers. When Coventry's Keeper of Archaeology went to the prison to appeal for help, he was received cautiously by the men, but when the importance of the work was fully understood, far more volunteers were forthcoming then could actually be employed. When they got to work on the site, and their efforts produced pottery and building foundations in what until last year had been an ordinary field, their enthusiasm grew till they would sometimes work through their lunch hour and tea break, and even carry on in the rain rather than sit it out in the hut. This was undoubtedly because the work was not only strenuous but absorbing, and called for considerable intelligence. The men worked always under professional supervision, but as the season went on they needed less guidance and knew when an expert should be summoned. Disciplinary problems were negligible: the men were carefully selected for their good conduct and working on a party like this was too valuable a privilege to be thrown away. The Keeper of Archaeology said that this was by far the most satisfactory form of labour that he had ever had, and that it had produced results, in quantity and quality, that could not have been achieved by any other means. A turf and timber fort built near the Roman highway through the middle of England in the first century A.D. had been excavated over an area of 14,000 square feet, and a section of turf rampart and palisade fully reconstructed by methods identical to those employed by the Roman army. The restoration of the Roman fort is being financed by Coventry Corporation as part of a plan to create a leisure amenity area. To this project prisoners have contributed work which otherwise would not have been performed and which benefits the whole community. 11. The visit to the excavation site was ______. (A) of purely archaeological interest (B) fruitful because a complete pot was discovered (C) interesting in more than one way (D) made by a group of prisoners 12. It can be assumed that archaeologists ______. (A) found that the prisoners worked far better than students (B) did not like the prisoners' carefree attitude to work (C) were willing to take only a few prisoners to work on the site (D) were often forced to discipline the prisoners 13. Prisoners demonstrated their attitude to work by ______. (A) spending most of their time sitting in a hut (B) insisting on professional guidance (C) taking no initiative (D) working voluntarily 14. When prisoners were selected for the work ______. (A) many of them refused to co-operate (B) their previous behaviour was taken into account (C) they were told they must work in all weathers (D) they were warned that there would be no privileges15. The Keeper of Archaeology said that ______. (A) he had expected more of the fort to be revealed (B) the palisade was very primitive (C) only prison labour could produce such good results (D) the methods to construct the Roman fort were proved identicalQuestions 16-20Flats were almost unknown in Britain until the 1850s when they were developed, along with other industrial dwellings, for the laboring classes. These vast blocks were plainly a convenient means of easing social conscience by housing large numbers of the ever-present poor on compact city sites. During the 1880s, however, the idea of living in comfortable residential chambers caught on with the affluent upper and upper middle classes, and controversy as to the advantages and disadvantages of flat life was a topic of conversation around many a respectable dinner-table. In Paris and other major European cities, the custom whereby the better-off lived in apartments, or flats, was well established. Up to the late nineteenth century in England only bachelor barristers had established the tradition of living in rooms near the Law Court: any self-respecting head of household would insist upon a West End town house as his London home, the best that his means could provide. The popularity of flats for the better-off seems to have developed for a number of reasons. First, perhaps, through the introduction of the railways, which had enabled a wide range of people to enjoy a holiday staying in a suite at one of the luxury hotels which had begun to spring up during the previous decade. Hence, no doubt, the fact that many of the early luxury flats were similar to hotel suites, even being provided with communal dining-rooms and central boilers for hot water and heating. Rents tended to be high to cover overheads, but savings were made possible by these communal amenities and by tenants being able to reduce the number of family servants. One of the earliest substantial London developments of flats for the well-to-do was begun soon after Victoria Railway Station was opened in 1860, as the train service provided an efficient link with both the City and the South of England. Victoria Street, adjacent to both the Station and Westminster, had already been formed, and under the direction of the architect, Henry Ashton, was being lined, with blocks of residential chambers in the Parisian manner. These flats were commodious indeed, offering between eight and fifteen rooms apiece, including appropriate domestic offices. The idea was an emphatic departure from the tradition of the London house and achieved immediate success. Perhaps the most notable block in the vicinity was Queen Anne's Mansions, partly designed by E. R. Robson in 1884 and recently demolished. For many years, this was London's loftiest building and had strong claims to be the ugliest. The block was begun as a wild speculation, modelled on the American skyscraper, and was nearly 200 feet high. The cliff-like walls of dingy brick completely overshadowed the modest thoroughfare nearby. Although bleak outside, the mansion flats were palatial within, with sumptuously furnished communal entertaining and dining rooms, and lifts to the uppermost floors. Thesuccess of these tall blocks of flats could not have been achieved, of course, without the invention of the lift, or 'ascending carriage' as it was called when first used in the Strand Law Courts in the 1870s. 16. Flats first appeared in Britain in the middle of the 19th century when ______. (A) they were principally built for those families with several servants (B) people were not conscious of the crowded housing of the less well-to-do (C) there was increasing concern over accommodation for the poor (D) people became conscious of the social needs of the rural population 17. English upper-middle-class families preferred to ______. (A) live mainly outside London, where it was healthier and cheaper (B) live near their working place (C) live in the West End (D) live in London, but mainly not in the West End 18. One effect of the railways coming to central London was to stimulate the building of ______ (A) large and well-appointed hotels (B) blocks of self-contained flats (C) rows of elegant town houses (D) flats similar to hotel suites 19. The immediate success of the flats in Victoria Street could be attributed to ______. (A) their French style of architecture (B) their revolutionary style of architecture (C) the ease with which they could be used as offices (D) the unusual number of rooms each flat contained 20. How does the writer refer to the interior and exterior of Queen Anne's Mansions? (A) They were elegantly decorated both inside and outside. (B) They were grim from the outside and had a modest decor inside. (C) They were flashy from the street but nondescript inside. (D) They were plain outside but with lavish interiors.Questions 21-25Troubled by the poor performance of their investments, many people are taking steps to halt erosion of their savings and rethink their financial plans. They are not sure what to do to maximize returns in light of stock market fluctuations, new tax laws, low interest rates and skyrocketing real estate values. "On an emotional level, people are petrified of making a mistake and losing more money," says financial counselor Denise Hughes. "The do-it-yourself investor of the 1990s is more comfortable now doing nothing." But doing nothing isn't better than doing something smart, especially as college, weddings and retirement loom. Here's what financial advisors are recommending to their clients: Plan for financial aid Most parents don't save nearly enough for children's education. They assume that investing in a 529 college plan is the best place for your savings,While a 529 plan offers tax-free growth and withdrawals for college costs—and in some cases a tax deduction—colleges look at these savings when sizing up eligibility and how much they will fork over. The same scrutiny is given to funds saved in a Coverdell IRA and in an account opened in your child's name. Do save aggressively for college in a taxable account in your name if your household income is below $ 100,000. In this case, your child will likely qualify for some financial aid. Do invest in a 529 savings plan if your income is higher than $100,000 and will likely remain at or above that level when your child enters college. In this case, the 529 plan is great because you probably won't qualify for financial aid anyway. Expect ups and downs Stung by three straight years of stock market declines, many people have been shifting to lower-risk investments. But just as taking too much risk can hurt your portfolio's growth rate, so can hiding out in ultra, safe investments; paying 1% or less. Do consider investing in funds that you'll hold on to for more than a year. Under the new tax law, long-term capital gains are taxed at a maximum of 15%, down from 20%. Do look at stock funds that pay dividends. Dividends on stocks used to be taxed at your personal income tax rate, Under the new law, they are now taxed at no more than 15%. Investing in these funds will not only hold down taxes but also sustain your portfolio's value in tough times. Forget high fees Over the next ten years, achieving the kind of double-digit returns we experienced over the past 20 years will be much harder, predicts Harold Evensky, a certified financial planner. "In the 1990s, the average rate of return for a portfolio allocated 60% to stocks and 40% to bonds was 13.2% after taxes and transaction expenses." Over the coming decade, this rate is expected to be closer to 5.5% as the 50-year historical average returns to the neighborhood of 8%. Don't pay unnecessarily high investment costs and fees. For example, if you can save half a percentage point on your fund expense ratio (the fee that funds charge you each year to manage your money), your average investment return could be 6% instead of 5%, he says. Feather your nest egg Do estimate how much cash you'll need each year to sustain your standard of living when you reach retirement and withdraw from your IRA and your other retirement accounts. With this yearly sum in mind, calculate how big your nest egg has to be to produce that income stream, assuming that your portfolio's value earns a conservative 5% to 6% a year. 21. Which of the following is NOT true about the investors of the 1990s? (A) They might need professional help. (B) They live a comfortable life now with nothing to do. (C) They are afraid of making wrong decisions and losing money. (D) They are trying to protect what they make and save rather than taking risks. 22. According to the passage, a 529 savings account ______. (A) is the best choice for low-income families (B) offers tax-free growth and withdrawals (C) works best for those who are not qualified for financial aid (D) should start in your child's name。

2005年3月高级口译笔试参考答案SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTPart A: Spot Dictation1. spent talking 11. work subordinates and their superiors2. one third and 90 per cent 12. five universal rules3. Working relationships 13. Respect the other’s privacy4. informal contacts 14. in confidence with5. co-operation at work 15. favors or compliments6. job satisfaction and well-being 16. nobody breaks these rules7. as general markers 17. good social skills8. Through interviews with 18. never or hardly ever9. asked others to rate 19. monitor their reactions10. relationships with spouses 20. look quite frequently at the person Part B: Listening Comprehension1—5 C D D B A 6—10 B C C B D11—15 D A B D C 16—20 C B A D CSECTION 2: READING TEST1—5 CBABD 6—10 AADBB11—15 BACDC 16—20 CBADCSECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST然而美国却从其近邻的殖民地纷争中得到了巨大的好处。