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口译模拟考试题（1）Part 1A: 现在越来越多的人空闲时去练瑜伽。
你能告诉我瑜伽到底是什么吗？B：Yoga, developed by the ancient sages of India, is a system of personal development encompassing body, mind, and spirit that dates back more than 5,000 years.A：“瑜伽”从印度演化而来，那这个词是不是有特殊的含义呢？B：Yes. It is a Sanskrit word for “union”, meaning an experience of oneness or union with your inner being (self).A: 练瑜伽有什么好处呢？B：Yoga can be practiced by anyone, at any age. It develops flexibility and muscular endurance and, like many of the martial arts, incorporates techniques to relieve stress and bring the mind and body into harmony. It is aimed at the ultimate physical health and happiness, together with mental peace and tranquility.A: 听说瑜伽有不同的形式。
你能否说说它们有什么区别呢？B：Yes. There are various types of Yoga. In the Western world Yoga is recognized mainly as Hatha Yoga which is a combination of physical exercises, breathing techniques and meditation. Hatha Yoga is said to provide a balanced and wholesome approach to achieving perfect physical and mental health, happiness and tranquility.Eastern yogis believe that physical exercises are simply a stepping stone to higher paths and that working only on the body is a waste of time as the body is mortal whereas the soul is immortal.A: 可以去哪里练习瑜伽呢？B：Many people learn Yoga by attending classes; however, videos and books teaching Yoga are also popular. As with all exercises, technique is very important and for this reason it is advisable for beginners to seek out a reputable teacher.A: 非常感谢你的建议。
2019年翻译资格口译中级考试模拟试题（1）The purpose of the American court system is to protect the rights of the people. According to American law，if someone is accused of a crime，he or she is considered innocent until the court proves that the person is guilty. In other words，it is the responsibility of the court to prove that a person is guilty. It is not the responsibility of the person to prove that he or she is innocent.In order to arrest a person，the police have to be reasonably sure that a crime has been committed. The police must give the suspect the reasons why they are arresting him and tell him his rights under the law. Then the police take the suspect to the police station to book him. Booking means that the name of the person and the charges against him are formally listed at the police station.The next step is for the suspect to go before a judge. The judge decides whether the suspect should be kept in jail or released. If the suspect has no previous criminal record and the judge feels that he will return to court rather than run awayfor example，because he owns a house and has a familyhe can go free. Otherwise，the suspect must put up bail. At this time，too，the judge will appoint a court layer to defend the suspect if he cant afford one.The suspect returns to court a week or two later. A lawyer from the district attorneys office presents a case against the suspect. Thisis called a hearing. The attorney may present evidence as well as witnesses. The judge at the hearing then decides whether there is enough reason to hold a trial. If the judge decides that there is sufficient evidence to call for a trial，he or she sets a date for the suspect to appear in court to formally plead guilty or not guilty.At the trial，a jury of 12 people listens to the evidence from both attorneys and hears the testimony of the witnesses. Then the jury goes into a private room to consider the evidence and decide whether the defendant is guilty of the crime. If the jury decides that the defendant is innocent，he goes free. However，if he is convicted，the judge sets a date for the defendant to appear in court again for sentencing. At this time，the judge tells the convicted person what his punishment will be. The judge may sentence him to prison，order him to pay a fine，or place him on probation.The American justice system is very complex and sometimes operates slowly. However，every step is designed to protect the rights of the people. These individual rights are the basis，or foundation，of the American government.1. What is the main idea of the passage?(A) The American court system requires that a suspect prove that he or she is innocent.(B) The US court system is designed to protect the rights of thepeople.(C) Under the American court system，judge decides if a suspect is innocent or guilty.(D) The US court system is designed to help the police present a case against the suspect.2. What follows in other words (para.1)?(A) An example of the previous sentence.(B) A new idea about the court system.(C) An item of evidence to call for a trial.(D) A restatement of the previous sentence.3. According to the passage，he can go free (para.3) means _________.(A) the suspect is free to choose a lawyer to defend him(B) the suspect does not have to go to trial because the judge has decided he is innocent(C) the suspect will be informed by mail whether he is innocent or not(D) the suspect does not have to wait in jail or pay money until he goes to trial4. What is the purpose of having the suspect pay bail?(A) To pay for the judge and the trial.(B) To pay for a court lawyer to defend the suspect.(C) To ensure that the suspect will return to court.(D) To ensure that the suspect will appear in prison.5. According to the passage，which of the following statements is true?(A) The American justice system sometimes operates slowly.(B) The police can arrest a suspect without giving any reasons.(C) It is the responsibility of the suspect to prove he is innocent.(D) The jury considers the evidence in the court room.参考答案：1-5 B D D C A。
中级口译口试模拟试题（1）口语题Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. Y ou should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. Y ou need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is…, “ “My registration number is…”.Topic: What are the important factors involved in looking for an ideal job?Questions for Reference:1.What qualifications or personality do you think are of vital importance for an individual in his or her job hunting?2.What is your primary concern in selecting a profession, your personal interest, income, specialization, or your working environment? Give reasons for your answer.3.Do you think a job interview is indispensable for a recruiting institution? Why or why not? How can we train ourselves to become successful interviewees?Part ADirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each sentence or paragraph, interpret it intoChinese. Start interpreting at the signal…and stop it at the signal…Y ou may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let us begin Part A with the first passage.Passage 1:Welcome to the Cairo International Conference Center. The Conference Center is a gift from the government of China. It is a symbol of friendship between the peoples of China and Egypt. //Up to now, the Cairo International Conference Center is the only comprehensive conference center in Egypt. It occupies an area of 300,000 square meters. Of there, 58,000 square meters have been given to conference facilities. //The Center is a mere 10-minute drive from the Cairo International Airport, a 5-minute walk from the Cairo Football Stadium and the Cairo International Exhibition Hall. //As you stroll in the conference center you will be able to appreciate the magnificent architecture and millions of dollars' worth of art. Y ou will also enjoy the beauty of the lovely man-made lake and the two Chinese pavilions.（参考答案）欢迎参观开罗国际会议中心。
2022年翻译考试中级口译模拟真题答案2022年翻译考试中级口译模拟真题答案1: NG TESTPart A: Spot Dictation1. popularity 11. press buttons2. simply to reduce 12. The Amount to be Withdrawn3. suspect 13. verify4. round-the-clock 14. work on the request5. plastic card 15. personal ID number6. offer ATM service 16. without authorization7. transaction 17. ask you to try again8. machine's keypad 18. keep the card9. four or si某 digits 19. card theft10. display screen 20. in a single dayPart B: Listening Comprehension1. Statements1.Up to now, none of the candidates who applied for the position has the required credentials. We'd better let our ad in the Help-Wanted Section run for more weeks.划出每个选项的关键词：A)not one qualified; B)nobody applied;C)only one applied; D)interviewed nine,显然话题是应聘、面试。
B)、C)项矛盾，可能有一个成立。
A)中的qualified应该是关注的重点，此选项的内容在深度上高于其他3个注重数字的选项。
9月中级口译真题+参考答案(1)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 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 ONLY ONCE.British people are far more sophisticated about beverages than they were 50 years ago. Witness the Starbucks revolution and you’ll know where ___________ （1）goes. However, spurred on by recent studies suggesting that it can cut the risk of ___________ （2）and retard the aging process, tea is enjoying a ___________ （3）.Although tea is available in more places than ever, it remains to be _____________ （4）of a typical British family.If you are invited to an English home, _____________ （5）in the morning you get a cup of tea. It is either brought in by a heartily _____________ （6）or an almost malevolently silent maid. When you are _____________ （7）in your sweetest morning sleep you must not say: ‘Go away, you _____________ （8）.’ On the contrary, you have to declare with your best five o’clock smile: ‘Thank you very much. I _____________ （9）a cup of tea, especially in the morning.’ If they leave you alone with the liquid you may pour it _____________ （10）!Then you have ___________ （11）; then you have tea at 11 o’clock in the morning; _____________ （12）; then you have tea for tea; then after supper; and again at eleven o’clock _____________ （13）.You must not refuse any additional cups of tea under the _____________ （14）: if it is hot; if it is cold; if you are _____________ （15）; if you are nervous; if you arewatching TV; _____________ （16）; if you have just returned home; if you feel like it; if you do not feel like it; if you have had no tea ______________ （17）; if you have just had a cup.You definitely must not ______________ （18）. I sleep at five o’clock in the morning; I have coffee for breakfast; I drink innumerable _____________ （19）during the day; I have the _____________ （20）even at tea-time!Part B: Listening Comprehension1. StatementsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1. （A）The program on Channel Eight reminds me of TV commercials.（B）The product advertised in the TV commercial cannot help cure my illness.（C）I don’t watch TV that much, because of the omnipresent advertis ements.（D）I have to sit on the sofa, because I am too sick to stand in front of the television.2. （A）The plane arrived at 7:30.（B）The plane arrived at 8:00.（C）The plane arrived at 9:00.（D）The plane arrived at 10:00.3. （A）I’ll ask someone else to read and check this agreement for errors.（B）I’ll think more about the agreement before making a decision.（C）It’s obvious that I’ll discuss the agreement with my assistant first.（D）It’s out of question that I shou ld get into any agreement with you.4. （A）The better members decided to cancel the meeting.（B）Less than half of the committee was away on business trips.（C）It’d be better if no one had attended this morning’s committee meeting……（D）The meeting was cancelled because of low attendance.5. （A）Supermarkets in the inner city and the suburbs are usually owned by the same company.（B）Products in grocery stores are more expensive than those in supermarkets.（C）There is a price difference for the same product even in shops run by the same company.（D）People prefer to shop in supermarkets, which are mostly located in the suburbs, with free parking space.6. （A）Many Americans cannot afford higher education because of the soaring college tuition fees and expenses.（B）Sending their children to college is no longer a bigger challenge for millions of Americans.（C）The American government has set the goal that it will eventually stop funding higher education institutions.（D）Nowadays, American parents have to pay more to send their children to college.7. （A）For many university graduates, the jobs they take will not be related to their academic achievements.（B）Because of economic recession, the number of university students majoring in liberal arts is declining.（C）University students who are interested in liberal arts will have more job opportunities upon graduation.（D）With high unemployment rate, many university students will have to opt for transferring to other majors.8. （A）Good business negotiators will never repeat what other people have already restated.（B）Restating by good business negotiators is not an effective way to check the information.（C）Good business negotiators are sometimes curious about other people’s restatements.（D）Restating what others have said is a good strategy for confirming understanding.9. （A）We cannot reach an agreement, let alone a spoken promise.（B）We’d better draft and then sign a written agreement.（C）We generally keep our promises in business transactions.（D）We hope you understand why we are unable to keep our promises.10. （A）I don’t think you have more to say on that topic.（B）I think we’d better talk about that in detail sometime later.（C）I am truly appreciative if you can elaborate on that topic after lunch.（D）I am busy right now, so we might as well discuss it over lunch today.2. Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks andconversations 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 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）Two （B）Three （C）Four （D）Five12. （A）A profit-making private school.（B）A non-profit-making independent school.（C）A state school that is funded by non-governmental sources.（D）A secondary school that is open to the majority of British students.13. （A）Many children are no longer placed in schools according to their academic abilities.（B）Many children can afford to study in private schools, as they become part of the state system.（C）Children from wealthy families no longer choose to go and study in public schools.（D）Cleverer children will be sent to the best private schools in the country for a better development.14. （A）Clever and less bright children will mix well with each other.（B）School authorities will receive more funds from the government.（C）Most students will do well in their entrance examination for the higher education.（D）Every child will have an equal opportunity to go on to higher education.。
英语翻译中级口译模拟测试与答案SECTION1:LISTENINGTESTA:SpotDictationYoumightenjoyacupofcoffeeatyourlocalcoffeehop.Butcoffeeipart of1.Reearchhowthatamanyaone-thirdofthepeopleintheworlddrinkcoffee.Somepeopledrinkcoffeeforit 2.Otherliketheawakeningeffectofcaffeine,a3incoffee.Butnoteveryon emayknowthetoryofcoffeeandhowitiproduced.Onepopulartoryabout4coffeelongagoiaboutKaldi,akeeperofgoat.K aldiwatakingcareofhigoatinthehighlandofEthiopiawherecoffeetree5. Henoticedthathigoatbecameverye某citedandactive6mallfruitfromatree.Kaldireportedthidicoverytoagro upof7.Whentheymadeadrinkoutofthefruit,thereligiouworkerrealizedt heycould8forlonghourofprayer.Thiknowledgeaboutcoffee9alloverthew orld.Coffeetreeare10eaternAfricaandareaoftheArabianPeninula.Coff eewafirtgrownandtraded11.MotcoffeecamefromwhatinowYemen.Soon,cof feewa12allovertheMiddleEat.Bytheeventeenthcenturycoffeehadbeen13 toEurope.Europeantradertartedbringingcoffeeplanttootherpartofthe world.TheDutchbroughtcoffeetothe14.Andbythetwentiethcentury,moto ftheworld'productioncamefromCentralandSouthAmerica.Today,Brazili the15ofcoffeeintheworld.Motpeopleknowwhatacoffeebeanlooklike,butwhatabouttheplantCof feetreecangrowupto16,buttheyarecuthortforproduction.Theetreehavehinydarkgreenleavethatgrowon17ofeachotheronatem.Theplantproducea fruitthaticalled18.Whenthecoffeecherrieareripeandreadytopick,the yare19.Inidethefruitarethegreencoffeebean.Aftertheebeanareroated 20theyarereadytobemadeintoadrink.Statement21、A.Wetillhave40minuteleftbeforedeparture.B.Wetillhave20minuteleft beforedeparture.C.Wetillhave50minuteleftbeforedeparture.D.Wetill have45minuteleftbefore-departure.22、A.AuntPollythoughtthatTomwatheonewhoatethepie.B.AuntPollybelieve dthatTomdidn'teatthepie.C.AuntPollyatethepieherelfandTomwainnocent.D.AuntPollyupectedthatTom'piewaeatenbyomeone.23、A.Wehavetouetrongerdrugbecauethipilldoenotwork.B.Thipillalleviatethepain,owedon'tneedtouetrongerdrug.C.Wepr eferthipilltotrongerdrugtoalleviatethepain.D.Thipillibetterthananyothertrongerdrugtoalleviatethepain.24、A.Yukican'tpeakEnglih,oheneedtogotoAmerica.B.YukipeakEnglihbette rthanmotJapaneedo.C.YukiwillimproveherEnglihinAmerica.D.YukiwilllearnEnglihinAmericainteadofJapan.25、A.Wehouldbuildmorechooltoenureourucce.27、A.Mr.PaulWhitehajutbeenfired.B.Mr.PaulWhitehaforgottenthewoman'name.C.Mr.PaulWhiteilookin gforajob.D.Mr.PaulWhitehathewomanPromoted.28、A.Ihallgiveyouadicount.TalkandConveration31、A.Hepickedupomeappleinhiyard.B.Hecutomebrancheofftheappletree.C.Hequarreledwithhineighboroverthefence.D.Hecleanedupallthegarbageinthewoman'yard.32、A.Trimtheappletreeinheryard.B.Pickuptheapplethatfellinheryard.C.Takethegarbagetothecurbforher.D.Removethebranchefromheryar d.36、A.Familyproblem.B.E某cellenceinport.C.Self-eteem.D.Acceptancebyparent.37、A.Thoethatuedtobemeantforadultonly.B.Thoethatdividechildhoodanda dulthood.C.Thoethatareonlyrelatedtoinformationtechnology.D.Thoethatca nhelpreducetheleveloftre.38、A.Children'game.B.Livingtandard.nguageleon.D.Sportperformanc e.39、A.Jutifytheclaimtheymake.B.Appearincourt.C.Getawaywiththeirproduct.D.Alwaybehonetinthead.40、A.Becauehealouetheoapforbetterkin.B.Becaueheadmirethemovietar.C.Becaueheconideritagoode某ampleofcertainad.D.Becauehethinkthatitiagoodideatohaveamovietarendoreaproduct.41、A.Developingnewadvertiementforoldproduct.catingpeopleaboutn ewproduct.C.Deigninguefulproductforpeopleinneed.D.Makingaprofitinthema rketplace.42、A.Price.B.Quality.C.Advertiement.D.Promotion.43、A.In1800.B.In1851.C.In1939.D.In1950.44、A.Toattractpeopleallovertheworld.D.Tooutweighthebenefitandpotentialrevenue.45、A.Topromotecientifice某change.D.Todiplaytheirtechnologicaladvancement.46、A.thepreentationofnewinvention.B.thepromotionofculturale某change.C.theambitionofnationbranding.D.thecreationofauniverallanguage.47、A.Hewaattendingaweddingceremony.B.HewaonhiwaytoEdinburgh.C.Hewai nthefootballtadium.D.Hewainthecinema,withthewoman.48、A.Hehadonetherightthing.B.Hehahadomebadmie.C.Hewaoveractive.D.Hewamartandclever.B.Ne某tSundayauualintheman'home.C.Beforethefootballtadiumopenne某tSaturday.D.Duringthefootballmatchne某tSaturday.C:LiteningTranlationSectenceTranlationDirection:Inthipartofthetet,youwillhear5entenceinEnglih.Youw illheartheentenceONLYONCE.Afteryouhaveheardeachentence,tranlatei tintoChineeandwriteyourverioninthecorrepondingpaceinyourANSWERBO OKLET.PaageTranlationSECTION2:STUDASKILLSLikemanypeople,I'vealwayeentheOlympicathe"main"portingeventh eldeveryfouryear—theheadlineact—andtheParalyrnpicaomethingofan"add-on"—theupportingact.Ityouarenotdiabledyourelfitihardtoundertandomeof thegameandtheathletemobilityproblem.ButbeinginthehotcityfortheeParalympicchangedmyperpective.Ica metorealizetheeathletewerenothinghortofuperheroe.Deprivedofphyic alabilitiethatable-bodiedpeopletakeforgranted,theymadeupforthemandthenome.Theyteted theireneandtheboundarieofphyicalabilitytoe某tremethattheBoltandPhelpeofthiworldwouldneverhaveto.IfomeOlympic runnerhadtoundergoadouble-amputation,Iwonderiftheywouldtraptwocarbonfiberbladetotheirkneel ikeOcarPitoriu,aloknownaBladeRunner,ofSouthAfrica,andrelearnever ythingthatoncecamenaturally.IfomeOlympicwimmingheroeuddenlywentblind,wouldtheyhavethecou ragetotillurgethroughthewaterlikeDonovanTildeley,notknowingwhent heywouldreachtheendofthepoolWouldanyofuhavetheguttoturnaroundali fe-changinge某periencelikeacarcrahorbadrugbycrum.Andnotonlygetourlivebackontra ckbutthentrivetobethebetataportSuperheroeindeed,eachandeveryone.TheParalympichouldberenamed the"Superlympic".It'nothingtodowiththeequalitydenotedbytheGreek" para",it'about"uper"ability,courageandtrengththatmotofu,thetopab le-bodiedathleteoftheworldincluded,willneverhavetomuter.It'worthrememberingthatmanyParalympianufferedhorrificinjurie whilelivinglifetothefull.Youdon'tgetparalyzedittingathomeplaying videogame.Andhavinglivedlifetothefulltheyarenotpreparedtotop.Tha t'theleertalkedabout"Paralympicpirit".Ionlyhopethatiflifedealtmeormylovedoneimilarblowwewouldtackl ethemintheamewayatheeouttandingmenandwomen.58、WhatdoetheauthorthinkofParalympicathleteA.Theyaremorethanheroe.B .Theyareunungheroe.C.Theyareecondonlytouperheroe.D.Theyareable-bodieduperheroe.59、Byaying"...andthenome"(para.2),theauthormeanthat______.A.Paralympicathletemadeupforomephyicalabilitieatport.Corporatereponeappeartohavebeenubtantial.(Accordingtofigurec ollectedin1977,thetotalofcorporatecontractwithminoritybuineeroef rom$77millionin1972to$1.1billionin1977.)Theprojectedtotalofcorpo ratecontractwithminoritybuineefortheearly1980ietimatedtobeover$3 billionperyearwithnoletupanticipatedinthene某tdecade.A.Whyfederalagenciehaveetpercentagegoalfortheueofminority-ownedbuineeinpublicworkcontractB.Towhichgovernmentagenciemutbuineeawardedfederalcontractrep orttheirefforttofindminorityubcontractorC.Howwidepreaditheueofmi nority-ownedconcerna"front"byWhitebackereekingtoobtainubcontractD.Whationeetofconditionunderwhichamallbuinemightfinditelffin anciallyovere某tended65、Accordingtothepaage,civilrightactivitmaintainthatonediadvantageunderwhichminority-ownedbuineehavetraditionallyhadtolaborithattheyhave______.A.nothadufficientopportunitytoecurebuinecreatedbylargecorpor ationD.notbeenabletoadvertieinthoemediathatreachlargenumberofpote ntialcutomerD.ueitinfluencewiththecorporationtopromoteubcontractingwitho therminorityconcern67、Theauthorwouldmotlikelyagreewithwhichofthefollowingtatementabout corporatereponetoworkingwithminorityubcontractor______A.Annoyedb ytheproliferationof"front"organization,corporationarelikelytoreducetheirefforttoworkwithminority-ownedubcontractorinthenearfuture.B.Althoughcorporationhowedconiderableinteretinworkingwithmin oritybuineeinthe1970',theiraveriontogovernmentpaperworkmadethemr eluctanttopuruemanygovernmentcontract.C.Theignificantreponeofcorporationinthet970'ilikelytobeutain edandconceivablybeincreaedthroughoutthe1980'.D.Althoughcorporationareeagertocooperatewithminority-ownedbuinee,ahortageofcapitalinthe1970'madeubtantialreponeimpoibl e.Itlookunlikelythatmedicalciencewillabolihtheproceofageing.Bu titnolongerlookimpoible.Tothinkaboutthequetion,itiimportanttoundertandwhyorganim—peopleincluded—ageinthefirtplace.Peoplearelikemachine,theywearout.Thatmuchiobvi ou.However,amachinecanalwayberepaired.Agoodmechanicwithatockofpa repartcankeepitgoingindefinitely.Eventually,nopartoftheoriginalm ayremain,butittillcarrieon,likeLincoln'famoua某ethathadthreenewhandleandtwonewblade.Thequetion,ofcoure,iwhetherthemachineiworthrepairing.Itihere thatpeopleandnaturediagree.Or,toputitlightlydifferently,twobitof naturediagreewitheachother.Fromtheindividual'pointofview,urvival ianimperative.Afearofdeathiaenibleevolvedreponeand,inceageingiau rewayofdying,itinourpriethatpeoplewanttotopitinittrack.Moreover, eventheappearanceofageingcanbeharmful.Itreducetherangeofpotentia le某ualpartnerwhofindyouattractiveandthu,again,curbyourreproduction.Theparado某ithattheindividual'evolveddeirenottoageioppoedbyanotherevolution aryforce,thedipoableoma.Theomaiallofabody'69、WhydoetheauthormentionLincoln'a某eA.Totellpeoplethataimpletoolcanberepairedthoroughly.B.Tomake peoplerealizethatimmortalityinotpoible.C.Toillutratethefactthatthepropectofgrowingoldiintolerable.D .Touggetananti-ageingapproachthatwillreproduceitelf.70、WhatdoweknowfromthepaageaboutpeopleandnatureA.Peopleandnaturee 某itinharmonyandhardlydiagree.B.Theevolutionaryforceinnaturehelpdelaytheageingproce.C.Peop leeemnowinapoitiontoharnenature.72、Itiimpliedinthepaagethat______.A.peopleputapremiumonyouthandphyicalappearanceB.deathitreate daamatterofcoureC.evolutionaryforcemakeimmortalitypoibleD.reproductioniauefulalternativetolongerlifeAndthereinoendtotheprobleminight.Aevereindutry-widelackofinvetmentintrainingmeanthelong-termkillbaeibothageingandhrinking.Employerarechainge某periencedtaffinever-decreaingcircle,andaccordingtoarecentgovernmentreport,250,000new ITjobwillbecreatedoverthene某tdecade.WithITprofeionalincreainglyattractedtothefinancialrewardandf le某ibilityofconultancywork,averagetaffturnoverrateareetimatedA.theirucceinretainingtheirkilledtaffB.thee某tenttowhichtheyinvetinnewtechnologyC.theirattempttorecruittaffwiththenecearykillD.theabilityofemployertokeepupwiththelatetdevelopment74、Aproblemreferredtointheecondparagraphithat______.A.thegovernment 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英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试昂立模拟考试参考答案SECTION1:LISTENING TESTPartA:A:Spot Dictation本项共30分，每格1.5分Part1.environmental activists11.a clear sign2.a huge success12.negotiators3.tackle climate change13.an ambitious course4.hundreds of millions14.control emissions5.a full hour15.responsible for6.Pyramids16.officially began7.highlight the threat17.switched off8.4,000cities18.a positive campaign9.nonessential lights19.the idea of hope10.future of our planet20.incredibly importantPart B:Listening Comprehension1.Statements本项10题，共10分1.C2.C3.D4.D5.C6.A7.D8.B9.D10.D2.Talks and Conversations:本项20题，共20分11.C12.D13.B14.C15.A16.D17.A18.B19.D20.A 21.B22.D23.B24.C25.A26.C27.B28.A29.B30.C Part C:Listening and Translation1.Sentence Translation本项15分，每句3分1.要想在面试中取得成功，第一步必须进行自我评估。
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翻译资格考试中级口译考试模拟题（1）We are all intimately familiar with at least one language, yet few of us ev er stop to consider what we know about it. The words of a language can be liste d in a dictionary, but not all the sentences.Speakers use a finite set of rules to produce and understand an infinite se t of sentences. These rules comprise the grammar of a language. It includes the sound system and the way in which sounds and meanings are related.This linguistic knowledge is, however, different from linguistic behavior. If you woke up one morning and decided to stop talking, you would still have th e knowledge of your language.Language is a tool of communication. But if language is defined merely as a system of communication, then language is not unique to humans. A basic proper ty of human language is its creative aspect.参考答案虽然我们人人至少通晓一门语言，但很少有人会静心思考一下对语言了解什么。
英语翻译中级口译模拟测试SECTION 1: LISTENING TESTA: Spot DictationYou might enjoy a cup of coffee at your local coffee shop. But coffeeis part of 1 . Research shows that as many as one-third of the people in the world drink coffee. Some people drink coffee for its 2 . Others like the awakening effect of caffeine, a 3 in coffee. But not everyone may know the story of coffee and how it is produced.One popular story about 4 coffee long ago is about Kaldi, a keeper of goats. Kaldi was taking care of his goats in the highlands of Ethiopia where coffee trees 5 . He noticed that his goats became very excited and active 6 small fruits from a tree. Kaldi reported this discovery to a group of 7 . When they made a drink out of the fruit, the religious workers realized they could 8 for long hours of prayer. This knowledge about coffee 9 all over the world.Coffee trees are 10 eastern Africa and areas of the Arabian Peninsula. Coffee was first grown and traded 11 . Most coffee came from what is now Yemen. Soon, coffee was 12 all over the Middle East. By the seventeenth century coffee had been 13 to Europe. European traders started bringing coffee plants to other parts of the world. The Dutch brought coffee to the 14 . And by the twentieth century, most of the world's production came from Central and South America. Today, Brazil is the 15 of coffee in the world.Most people know what a coffee bean looks like, but what about the plant? Coffee trees can grow up to 16 , but they are cut short for production. These trees have shiny dark green leaves that grow on 17 of each other on a stem. The plant produces a fruit that is called 18 . When the coffee cherries are ripe and ready to pick, they are 19 . Inside the fruits are the green coffee beans. After these beans are roasted 20 they are ready to be made into a drink.B: Listening ComprehensionStatements21、A. We still have 40 minutes left before departure. B. We still have20 minutes left before departure.C. We still have 50 minutes left before departure.D. We still have 45 minutes left before-departure.22、A. Aunt Polly thought that Tom was the one who ate the pie.B. Aunt Polly believed that Tom didn't eat the pie.C. Aunt Polly ate the pie herself and Tom was innocent.D. Aunt Polly suspected that Tom's pie was eaten by someone.23、A. We have to use stronger drugs because this pill does not work.B. This pill alleviates the pain, so we don't need to use stronger drugs.C. We prefer this pill to stronger drugs to alleviate the pain.D. This pill is better than any other stronger drugs to alleviate the pain.24、A. Yuki can't speak English, so she need to go to America.B. Yuki speaks English better than most Japanese do.C. Yuki will improve her English in America.D. Yuki will learn English in America instead of Japan.25、A. We should build more schools to ensure our success.B. Education is the very cause we should continue devoting ourselves to.C. To remain competitive in the global economy, we must be ambitious.D. We must commit to our national agenda to remain competitive.26、A. Effective self-management skills are key to academic and career success.B. If you spend a lot of time on your school work, you will become a good manager later.C. School work can be time-consuming and is likely to make you feel exhausted after class.D. Good management calls for more time and energy on the part of the academic staff.27、A. Mr. Paul White has just been fired.B. Mr. Paul White has forgotten the woman's name.C. Mr. Paul White is looking for a job.D. Mr. Paul White has the woman Promoted.28、A. I shall give you a discount.B. The crisis is affecting the whole world.C. I shall come in my Sunday best.D. The price is still too high.29、A. He finished the negotiation in three days.B. He was on a business trip ten days ago.C. His toughness cost him three more days.D. His business trip lasted thirteen days.30、A. We are sure that our children will become positive members of the changing society.B. Children with self-esteem can make positive adjustment and achieve career success.C. Personal goals can be reached with the help of parents who are competent members of the society.D. Parents with confidence will adapt themselves to the changes and accomplish personal goals.Talks and Conversations31、A. He picked up some apples in his yard.B. He cut some branches off the apple tree.C. He quarreled with his neighbor over the fence.D. He cleaned up all the garbage in the woman's yard.32、A. Trim the apple trees in her yard. B. Pick up the apples that fell in her yard.C. Take the garbage to the curb for her.D. Remove the branches from her yard.33、A. File a lawsuit against the man. B. Ask the man for compensation.C. Have the man's apple tree cut down.D. Throw garbage into the man's yard.34、A. He was ready to make a concession. B. He was not intimidated.C. He was not prepared to go to court.D. He was a bit concerned.35、A. It is a necessary part of life. B. It is a time of pressure and stress.C. It is a carefree period of life.D. It is much shorter than it used to be.36、A. Family problems. B. Excellence in sports.C. Self-esteem.D. Acceptance by parents.37、A. Those that used to be meant for adults only.B. Those that divides childhood and adulthood.C. Those that are only related to information technology.D. Those that can help reduce the level of stress.38、A. Children's games. B. Living standard.C. Language lessons.D. Sports performance.39、A. Justify the claims they make. B. Appear in court.C. Get away with their products.D. Always be honest in the ads.40、A. Because she also uses the soap for better skin.B. Because she admires the movie star.C. Because she considers it a good example of certain ads.D. Because she thinks that it is a good idea to have a movie star endorse a product.41、A. Developing new advertisements for old products.B. Educating people about new products.C. Designing useful products for people in need.D. Making a profit in the marketplace.42、A. Price. B. Quality.C. Advertisement.D. Promotion.43、A. In 1800. B. In 1851.C. In 1939.D. In 1950.44、A. To attract people all over the world.B. To save millions of dollars in hotel accommodation.C. To offset the imbalance in foreign trade.D. To outweigh the benefits and potential revenues.45、A. To promote scientific exchanges.B. To define cross-cultural communications.C. To improve their national imagesD. To display their technological advancements.46、A. the presentation of new inventions.B. the promotion of cultural exchanges.C. the ambition of nation branding.D. the creation of a universal language.47、A. He was attending a wedding ceremony.B. He was on his way to Edinburgh.C. He was in the football stadium.D. He was in the cinema, with the woman.48、A. He has done the right thing.B. He has had some bad misses.C. He was overactive.D. He was smart and clever.49、A. Leeds United 2; York City 1.B. Leeds United 3; York City 2.C. Leeds United 1; York City 3.D. Leeds United 2; York City 3.50、A. Sometime later next Sunday.B. Next Sunday as usual in the man's home.C. Before the football stadium opens next Saturday.D. During the football match next Saturday.C: Listening TranslationSectence 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.Passage Translation56、Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our Success depends hard workand honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism--these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history. What is demandedthen is a return to these truths.57、Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown outyour own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to followyour heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly wantto become. Everything else is secondary.SECTION 2: STUDA SKILLSLike many people, I've always seen the Olympics as the "main" sporting event held every four years—the headline act—and theParalyrnpics as something of an "add-on"—the supporting act.It you are not disabled yourself it is hard to understand some of the games and the athletes mobility problems.But being in the host city for these Paralympics changed my perspective.I came to realize these athletes were nothing short of superheroes. Deprived of physical abilities that able-bodied people take for granted, they made up for them and then some. They tested their senses and the boundaries of physical ability to extremes that the Bolts and Phelpsesof this world would never have to.If some Olympic runners had to undergo a double-amputation, I wonder if they would strap two carbon fiber blades to their knees like Oscar Pistorius, also known as Blade Runner, of South Africa, and relearn everything that once came naturally.If some Olympic swimming heroes suddenly went blind, would they havethe courage to still surge through the water like Donovan Tildesley, not knowing when they would reach the end of the pool? Would any of us have the guts to turn around a life-changing experience like a car crash or bad rugby scrum. And not only get our lives back on track but thenstrive to be the best at a sport?"What Paralympic sport would you do if you were disabled?"was a water-cooler question I posed today. It's not something you would normally think about. You don't watch TV as a kid aspiring to be a Paralympian. But it takes more than early mornings, training programsand special diets to get to the Paralympics. It takes a tragedy or loss that will have been grieved over, worked through and overcome.Skiing is terrifying enough if you have all your faculties. Standing at the top of a ski slope, it's a battle of wills for most people to launch themselves, but Canada's Donovan Tildesley, who has been blind frombirth, revealed to a China Daily reporter that not only did he already ski, but he also wanted to take it up competitively.Superheroes indeed, each and every one. The Paralympics should be renamed the "Superlympics". It's nothing to do with the equality denoted by the Greek "para", it's about"super" ability, courage and strength that most of us, the top able-bodied athletes of the world included, will never have to muster.It's worth remembering that many Paralympians suffered horrificinjuries while living life to the full. You don't get paralyzed sitting at home playing video games. And having lived life to the full they are not prepared to stop. That's the lesser talked about "Paralympic spirit".I only hope that if life dealt me or my loved ones similar blows we would tackle them in the same way as these outstanding men and women.58、 What does the author think of Paralympic athletes?A. They are more than heroes.B. They are unsung heroes.C. They are second only to superheroes.D. They are able-bodied superheroes.59、 By saying "... and then some" (para. 2), the author means that ______.A. Paralympic athletes made up for some physical abilitiesB. not all Paralympic athletes were able to make up for physicalabilitiesC. there are some abilities that disabled athletes cannot make up forD. there are some other abilities besides what has been made up for60、 What does the author imply in Paragraphs 3 and 4?A. Some Olympic stars will turn into Paralympic competitors whendisable&B. Olympic stars' career will come to a natural end when they are disabled.C. It takes more guts to be Paralympic athletes than Olympic athletes.D. It is anybody's guess whether Olympic stars will strive to be the best at sports.61、 The word "faculties" (para. 6) is closest in meaning toA. facilitiesB. abilitiesC. handicapsD. adversities62、 According to the author, what should be learned from Paralympic athletes?A. Rising above their physical disabilities.B. Coming to terms with what they suffer.C. Playing video games to live life to the full.D. Working their way through sporting competitions.Recent years have brought minority-owned businesses in the UnitedStates unprecedented opportunities as well as new and significant risks. Civil rights activists have long argued that one of the principal reasons why Blacks, Hispanics, and other minority groups have difficulty establishing themselves in business is that they lack access to the sizable orders and subcontracts that are generated by large companies. Now Congress, in apparent agreement, has required by law that businesses awarded federal contracts of more than $ 500, 000 do their best to find minority subcontractors and record their efforts to do so on forms filed with the government. Indeed, (some federal and local agencies) have gone so far as to set specific percentage goals for apportioning part of public works contracts to minority enterprises.Corporate response appears to have been substantial. (According to figures collected in 1977, the total of corporate contracts withminority businesses rose from $ 77 million in 1972 to $1.1 billion in1977. ) The projected total of corporate contracts with minority businesses for the early 1980s is estimated to be over $ 3 billion per year with no letup anticipated in the next decade.Promising as it is for minority businesses, this increased patronage poses dangers for them, too. First, minority firms risk expanding too fast and overextending themselves financially, since most are small concerns and, unlike large businesses, they often need to make substantial investments in new plants, staff, equipment, and the like in order to perform work subcontracted to them. If, thereafter, their subcontracts are for some reason reduced, such firms can facepotentially crippling fixed expenses. The world of corporate purchasing can be frustrating for small entrepreneurs who get requests forelaborate formal estimates and bids. Both consume valuable time and resources, and a small company's efforts must soon result in orders, or both the morale and the financial health of the business will suffer.A second risk is that White-owned companies may seek to cash in on the increasing apportionments through formation of joint ventures with minority-owned concerns. Of course, in many instances there are legitimate reasons for joint ventures; clearly, White and minority enterprises can team up to acquire business that neither could acquire alone. But civil rights groups and minority business owners have complained to Congress about minorities being set up as"fronts" with White backing, rather than being accepted asfull partners in legitimate joint ventures.Third, a minority enterprise that secures the business of one large corporate customer often run the danger of becoming and remaining dependent. Even in the best of circumstances, fierce competition from larger, more established companies makes it difficult for small concerns to broaden their customer bases: when such firms have nearly guaranteed orders from a single corporate benefactor, they may truly have to struggle against complacency arising from their current success.63、 The primary purpose of the passage is to ______.A. present a commonplace idea and its inaccuraciesB. describe a situation and its potential drawbacksC. propose a temporary solution to a problemD. analyze a frequent source of disagreement64、 The passage supplies information that would answer which of the following questions? ______A. Why federal agencies have set percentage goals for the use of minority-owned businesses in public works contracts?B. To which government agencies must businesses awarded federal contracts report their efforts to find minority subcontractors?C. How widespread is the use of minority-owned concerns as"fronts" by White backers seeking to obtain subcontracts?D. What is one set of conditions under which a small business mightfind itself financially overextended?65、 According to the passage, civil rights activist maintain that one disadvantage under which minority-owned businesses have traditionally had to labor is that they have ______.A. not had sufficient opportunity to secure business created by large corporationsB. been especially vulnerable to government mismanagement of the economyC. been denied bank loans at rates comparable to those afforded larger competitorsD. not been able to advertise in those media that reach large numbersof potential customers66、 The author implies that a minority-owned concern that does the greater part of its business with one large corporate customer should______.A. avoid competition with larger, more established concerns by not expandingB. concentrate on securing even more business from that corporationC. try to expand its customer base to avoid becoming dependent on the corporationD. use its influence with the corporation to promote subcontractingwith other minority concerns67、 The author would most likely agree with which of the following statements about corporate response to working with minority subcontractors? ______A. Annoyed by the proliferation of "front" organizations, corporations are likely to reduce their efforts to work with minority-owned subcontractors in the near future.B. Although corporations showed considerable interest in working with minority businesses in the 1970's, their aversion to government paperwork made them reluctant to pursue many government contracts.C. The significant response of corporations in the t970's is likely to be sustained and conceivably be increased throughout the 1980's.D. Although corporations are eager to cooperate with minority-owned businesses, a shortage of capital in the 1970's made substantial response impossible.It looks unlikely that medical science will abolish the process of ageing. But it no longer looks impossible."In the long run," as John Maynard Keynes observed, "we are all dead." True. But can the short run be elongated in a way that makes the long run longer? And if so, how, and at what cost? People have dreamt of immorality since ancient times. Now, with the growth of biological knowledge that has marked the past few decades, a few researchers believe it might be within reach.To think about the question, it is important to understand why organisms — people included —age in the first place. People are like machines, they wear out. That much is obvious. However, a machine can always be repaired. A good mechanic with a stock of spare parts can keep it going indefinitely. Eventually, no part of the original may remain, but it still carries on, like Lincoln's famous axe that had three new handles and two new blades.The question, of course, is whether the machine is worth repairing. It is here that people and nature disagree. Or, to put it slightly differently, two bits of nature disagree with each other. From the individual's point of view, survival is an imperative. A fear of deathis a sensible evolved response and, since ageing is a sure way of dying, it is no surprise that people want to stop it in its tracks. Moreover, even the appearance of ageing can be harmful. It reduces the range of potential sexual partners who find you attractive and thus, again, curbs your reproduction.The paradox is that the individual's evolved desire not to age is opposed by another evolutionary force, the disposable soma. The soma is all of a body's cells apart from the sex cells. The soma's role is to get those sex cells, and thus the organism's genes, into the next generation. If the soma is a chicken, then it really is just an egg'sway of making another egg. And if evolutionary logic requires the somato age and die in order for this to happen, so be it. Which is a pity,for evolutionary logic does, indeed, seem to require that.The argument is this. All organisms are going to die of something eventually. That something may be an accident, a fight, a disease or an encounter with a hungry predator. There is thus a premium on reproducing early rather than conserving resources for a future that may never come. The reason why repairs are not perfect is that they are costly and resources invested in them might be used for reproduction instead. Often, therefore, the body's mechanics prefer lash-ups to complete rebuilds —or simply do not bother with the job at all. And if that is so, theplace to start looking for longer life is in the repair shop.68、 The word "elongated"(Para. 2) is closest in meaning to______ .A. perpetuatedB. promotedC. stretchedD. enhanced69、 Why does the author mention Lincoln's axe?A. To tell people that a simple tool can be repaired thoroughly.B. To make people realize that immortality is not possible.C. To illustrate the fact that the prospect of growing old is intolerable.D. To suggest an anti-ageing approach that will reproduce itself.70、 What do we know from the passage about people and nature?A. People and nature exist in harmony and hardly disagree.B. The evolutionary force in nature helps delay the ageing process.C. People seem now in a position to harness nature.D. Death is the reality in nature people should come to terms with.71、 For whom does the author probably write this passage?A. General readers.B. Health service workers.C. Medical scientists.D. Elderly people.72、 It is implied in the passage that ______ .A. people put a premium on youth and physical appearanceB. death is treated as a matter of courseC. evolutionary force makes immortality possibleD. reproduction is a useful alternative to longer lifeIn the information technology industry, it is widely acknowledged that how well IT departments of the future can fulfil their business goalswill depend not on the regular updating of technology, which isessential for them to do, but on how well they can hold on to the people skilled at manipulating the newest technology. This is becoming more difficult. Best estimates of the current shortfall in IT staff in the UK are between 30,000 and 50,000, and growing.And there is no end to the problem in sight. A severe industry-widelack of investment in training means the long-term skills base is both ageing and shrinking. Employers are chasing experienced staff in ever-decreasing circles, and according to a recent government report, 250,000 new IT jobs will be created over the next decade.Most employers are confining themselves to dealing with the immediate problems. There is little evidence, for example, that they are stepping up their intake of raw recruits for in-house training, or re-training existing staff from other functions. This is the course of action recommended by the Computer Software Services Association, but research shows its members are adopting the short-term measure of bringing inmore and more consultants on a contract basis. However, this approach is becoming less and less acceptable as the general shortage of skills,coupled with high demand, sends contractor rates soaring. An experienced contract programmer, for example, can now earn at least double the current permanent salary.With IT professionals increasingly attracted to the financial rewards and flexibility of consultancy work, average staff turnover rates are estimated to be around 15%. While many companies in the financial services sector are managing to contain their losses by offering skilled IT staff 'golden handcuffs'—deferred loyalty bonuses that tie them in until a certain date—other organisations, like local governments, are unable to match the competitive salaries and perks on offer in theprivate sector and contractor market, and are suffering turnover ratesof up to 60% a year.Many industry experts advise employers to link bonuses to performance wherever possible. However, employers are realising that bonuses will only succeed if they are accompanied by other incentives such as attractive career prospects, training, and challenging work that meets the individual' s long-term ambition.This means managers need to allocate assignments more strategically and think about advancing their staff as well as their business. Some employers advocate giving key employees projects that would normally be handled by people with slightly more experience or capability. For many employers, however, the urgency of the problem demands a more immediate solution, such as recruiting skilled workers from overseas. But eventhis is not easy, with strict quotas on the number of work permits issued. In addition, opposition to the recruitment of IT people from other countries is growing, as many professionals believe it will leadto even less investment in training and thus a long-term weakening ofthe UK skills base.73、 According to the first paragraph, the success of IT departments will depend on ______.A. their success in retaining their skilled staffB. the extent to which they invest in new technologyC. their attempts to recruit staff with the necessary skillsD. the ability of employers to keep up with the latest developments74、 A problem referred to in the second paragraph is that ______.A. the government needs to create thousands of new IT postsB. the pool of skilled IT people will get even smaller in the futureC. company budgets for IT training have been decreasing steadilyD. older IT professionals have not had adequate training75、 What possible solution to the long-term problems in the IT industry is referred to in the third paragraph?A. Ensuring that permanent staff earn the same as contract staff.B. Expanding company training programmes for employees.C. Conducting more research into the causes of staff leaving.D. Offering top rates to attract the best specialist consultants.76、 In the financial services sector, the IT staffing problem has led to ______.A. cash or other benefits for skilled staff after a specified period of timeB. more employees seeking alternative employment in the public sectorC. the loss of customers to rival organisationsD. more flexible conditions of work for their staff77、 According to the final paragraph, the UK skill base will be weakened by ______.A. changes to managers' strategic thinkingB. insufficient responsibility being given to IT staffC. the employment of IT staff with too little experienceD. the hiring of IT personnel from abroadThe world seems to be going diet crazy, and yet our nation's obesity rate has shot up year after year. And, it's not only the over 20 population that has to worry about their weight anymore. Children from kindergarten to twelfth grade are also experiencing the problems of an overweight lifestyle.According to the website , 11% of adolescents are categorized as being over-weight, and another 16% are in danger of becoming overweight. This is a 60% jump from the 1980's.Some of the blame is being put on schools wanting to fit more academic classes into the children's schedule rather than waste time on physical education. This new take on education has left us with physical activity at an all-time national low, resulting in obesity and poor physical conditioning at an all-time national high. The schools have tried a few solutions; the most recent in the news has been taking soda out of schools and increasing the required time children must be active during school.Will those methods help at all? Education is important at school, but starts at home. I believe students are getting their bad habits from watching their parents and how they eat and exercise. The school system only helps to hinder the child's dietary eating. I know there arestudies showing genes that determine how a child will be built. That does not explain however, why the rate continues to increase at such a rapid rate each year. It seems more likely that more and more families have both parents working, leaving their children to their own means for a meal."Nintendo, TV, Playstation and the like," are what Physical Education teacher, Sue Arostegui, attributes the inactiveness to."Parents are either gone or too scared with today's society to let them out and play."Classes on health need to become more regular and sports need to be encouraged. At Live Oak High School the staff does a good job of teaching how to eat and exercise to stay healthy. The freshmen study health every Wednesday in RE., and Para James teaches healthy eating and food preparation in Home Economics for the first few weeks of every school year."Kids have no idea how many calories they are eating," said James of the overweight problems facing students. "Fast food is becoming more popular, it's easier and parents are busy. They are only setting their kids up to gain weight with that diet however."School cafeterias are also getting blamed for the students' eating habits. "Healthy eating should start at home," said L.O.H.S. cafeteria cool Brenda Myers. "Too many kids are being raised onfast food. After eating so much fast food they don't have any tastes for real home cooked food. I always have healthy foods for students, but they are less likely to eat them."Other schools do not even have the type of programs Live Oak offers and are suffering even worse consequences. Sports keep students fit and healthy. There need to be more readily available sports programs for anyone who would like to join. Many students when they feel they do not meet the standards for a team will admit defeat and drop off the team: There needs to be a program that all students will be interested in and continue through for the entire season.。
【中级口译】英译汉模拟题(1)(双语)Passage 1I think Chinese businesspeople tend to have business negotiations in a rather indirect manner, as opposed to the more direct style of American businesspeople, who are said to work with the “get-down-to-business-first” mentalit y. // The Chinese-type management encourages cooperation among employees, between the labor and the management, and gives employees a joy of participation and fulfillment, as well as a sense of pride in their work.// And most Chinese try to find the meaning of life through working in their jobs, and view work as essential for having membership in a community.// The American-type, or the top-down, management emphasizes efficiency, and competition among workers. The American work ethic seems to be more individual oriented. Traditionally, Americans work because it is the will of God, and often value the results and accomplishments of work more than its process.//我认为中国人在商务谈判时倾向于使用一种迂回婉转的方式，而那些被认为在工作时具有一种“公务为先”的心态的美国人则往往表现出较为直截了当的作风。
