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上海英语口译基础能力证书听力考试模拟卷(2)Section 1: Listening TestPART 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 word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage TWICE.Now let us begin Part A with Spot Dictation.History was made in Washington this week as Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States in front of a crowd of two million people. President Obama made an impassioned and emotional speech to the multitude of people who had braved the elements to witness the inauguration of America’s first African-American President.President Obama’s speech touched on many subjects of significance to the American people, including the fragile state of their economy and security matters such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But he began by addressing his personal feelings on his election and the weight of responsibility he felt in taking on such an important office."I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne by our ancestors," said President Obama. The President went on to talk about the fears that many Americans have that their country is becoming less successful and diminishing as a global power. He spoke of a "sapping of confidence across our land - a nagging fear that America's decline is inevitable, and that the next generation must lower its sights". However, President Obama continued to say that America would respond to the challenges before it, and that the nation would pull together and overcome its problems by working together in a spirit of co-operation. "On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord," said the President.After such a stirring speech, the world waits to see if America’s new president’s actions will match his lofty words and ideals.Part B: Listening ComprehensionI. StatementsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 10 short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on thepaper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Now let us begin statements with question number 1. 1. Sarah has been knocking herself out to finish the work on time, since she hopedher boss will give her a promotion.2. No sooner had I started to type my paper than the telephone rang.3. Donna should save a breath because she can’t convince her friends who turn adeaf ear to whatever she says.4. Sales went down by 6000 units in November when the Christmas orders stopped.They stayed at 7,000 until the end of the year.5. Hardly had the storm started yesterday evening when all the lights went out.6. Health care today is often quite painless, except when the bill arrives.7. Jeff seemed to be no more surprised than I did when we learned that the businesstrip to Europe would be cancelled.8. They had expected sixty people at the rally, but twice that many showed up.9. There are more high school dropouts than before. Thus, there are moreunqualified young people looking for jobs than there used to be.10. Reports of newborn clone babies have turned out to have been greatlyexaggerated.II. Directions:In this part of the test, you will hear 10 short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a third voice will ask a question about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four possible answers in your test-book and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Now let us begin short conversations with question number 11.11.M: I’m really having trouble with this calculus(微积分) course. If I can’t start doing better soon, I’m going to have to drop it.W: Why don’t you get some help from the graduate assistance? That’s what it is there for.Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?12.M: Does this music bother your studying, Pam?W: Actually I’m not studying anymore, but I’m trying to sleep.Q: What does Pam imply?13.W: Prof. Smith sure was acting strangely today.M: I noticed that too. She was talking so quietly and then not giving us any homework. Can you believe that?Q: What can be inferred about Prof. Smith?14.W: Hey, don’t forget to drop that book off at the library on your way home.M: Oh, thanks for reminding me. I am on my way.Q: What will the man probably do next?15.W: I know I promised to drive you to the airport next Tuesday. But I am afraid something has come up. And they’ve called a special meeting at work.M: No big deal. Karen said she was available as a backup.Q: What does the man mean?16.W: The state ballet is coming to town next weeken d, and I can’t find a ticket anywhere.M: You know, my sister just happens to have one and she can’t go. She’s got some sort of conflict in her schedule.Q: What does the man imply the woman should do?17.M: What a boring speaker! I could hardly keep from falling asleep.W: Oh, I don’t know about that. In fact, it’s been a long time since I have heard anyone as good.Q: What does the woman mean?18.W: I thought there was still time for me to apply for student loan. But someone justtold me that the closing date was last Wednesday.M: Are you sure? I thought we still had another month. Wait, I’ve got a brochure right here. Yeah, Wednesday was the opening date.Q: What does the man imply?19.W: I’m not swimming in the lake unless it warms up outsid e today.M: Me neither. Unfortunately I think it’s supposed to stay as cold all day.Q: What can be inferred about the speakers?20.W: umm...are you going to try some of this chocolate pudding? It’s incredible.M: well, to be honest with you, I’ve nev er been a big fan of chocolate.Q: What does the man imply?Part C: Listening and TranslationI.Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 English sentences. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1.I’d like to present this gold watch to Mr. William to thank him for 35 years of dedicatedservice to our company, especially to the marketing department.2.Our jobs information service has been in touch with two thousand and fivehundred young people this year, three fifths of whom have just left school.3.Our company is a leading supplier of education and training services inSingapore, but the recent scandal seriously ruined the image of our company.4.With the rapid development of modern technology, criminal activities relatedwith internet have seen a great increase in the last twenty years.5.After having reviewed all the candidates’applications, the bank finallygranted 2 out of 5 students loans to cover their school expenses.II. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 3 English passages. 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 yo ur ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.1. Forty years ago, when I was a small child, my father arranged for me to spend my summer holiday at a farm in the countryside. It was a beautiful place, and the experience taught me a lot. I learned the importance of independence. The farm was so isolated that most of the local people said they had never been away from their homes. Some even had not seen a locomotive.2. I think that this problem of teenagers getting into trouble with the law is mainly caused by unemployment. Because of the high level of unemployment, so many teenagers nowadays leave school and find that they have no chance of getting a job. As a result of this, they feel bored and are much more likely to get drunk and wandering around the streets with nothing to do, which can easily lead to trouble of one sort or another.3. Package holidays are major products offered by the travel agency. The travel agency will arrange for the holiday-makers the transportation and the hotel accommodation and even order the food. That is why it is called a package holiday. Such holidays are usually very cheap. However more and more people nowadays prefer to arrange their holidays themselves. Package holidays are no longer as popular as they were.Section 2: Oral TestPart A: Passage reading:Directions: In this part of the test, you are to read a passage. Start your reading at the signal…and stop your rea ding at the signal…You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start the oral test with “My name is…” “My registration number is…” Now let us begin Part A passage reading.Part B: Free talkDirections: Juvenile delinquency is common in our society. The causes of juvenile delinquency are varied, such as bad content on the Internet, violence on TV. Talk on the topic for at least 2 minutes. Start your talk at the signal…and stop at the signal…Part C: InterpretationI．English-Chinese Sentence Interpretation:Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. After you have heard each sentence, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal …and stop it at the signal…You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the sentences only once. Now let's begin Part I with the first sentence.Sentence No.1 In many places it seemed impossible that Negros and whites could live together peacefully.Sentence No.2 Slowing down the pace of life and spending time meaningfully while not spending money wastefully are important principles.Sentence No.3 Webucation is education provided over the World Wide Web, a concept also sometimes called e-education.Sentence No.4 If we do not get enough of the vitamins we need in our food, we are at risk of developing a number of diseases.Sentence No.5 Chinese enterprises signed deals worth more than $13 billion in four countries.II. English-Chinese Passage Interpretation:Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 1 passage in English. After you have heard thepassage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal …and stop it at the signal…You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passage only once. Now let's begin Part II with the passage.Ladies and gentlemen, Honorable Guests, Friends,It gives me great pleasure to attend this Forum for Asia 2004 Annual Conference today.//Let me begin by extending, on behalf of the Chinese government, my warmest welcome to all of you present here.Coming into the 21st century, the world needs peace, countries desire development and people want cooperation. //In the years between 1978 and 2003, China's economy grew by an average annual rate of 9.4 percent. China now is the world's sixth largest economy//III. Chinese-English Sentence Interpretation:Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in Chinese. After you have heard each sentence, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal …and stop it at the signal…You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the sentences only once. Now let's begin Part III with the first sentence.Sentence No.1. 近10年来，中国的国际贸易发展得很好，国内的经济也在健康发展。
