中级口译翻译练习 2

中级口译翻译练习三Bryan1.In simple terms,electronic commerce means the conducting of business communication andtransactions over networks and through computers.As most restrictively defined,electronic commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services,and the transfer of funds,through degital communications.But electronic commerce also includesall inter-company and intra-company functions(such as marketing,finance,manufacturing,selling,and negotiation)that enable commerce and utilize E-Mail,Electronic Data Interchange(EDI),file transfer,fax,video conferencing,workflow or interaction with a remote computer ( including use of the World Wide Web ).Although it is a fledgling industry currently,yet with the development of computing technology and the further enlargement of cyberspace,inevitably it will be a “must” part of our everyday lives.2.今年，我们大学的选修课增加了一门新的副修课，这门课叫“信息技术”，从艺术系到计算机工程系等11个不同的系都进行了参与。

中级口译翻译考前模拟训练2(英译汉)遇到不熟悉、不认识的词，在阅读部分可以通过猜测大意跨过去，但是在翻译部分，好多同学就卡住了，因为这个词很可能就是个关键词，不容易跨过，这里和我们阅读部分的词汇题有相通之处，原则就是耐心、不放弃，不要看到生词心就急，每个词都不是单独存在的，一定有语境、语意，要记住“瞻前顾后”，及时不能够精准的知道它的词义，但是一定可以推敲出它在这个语境下的合适用法，放在一整句话里流畅的表达出来。

翻译段落：Shoppers on Black Friday, the traditional start of the holiday shopping season in America, which falls on November 27th this year, are notoriously aggressive. Some even start queuing outside stores before dawn to be the first to lay their hands on heavily discounted merchandise. Last year berserk bargain-hunters in the suburbs of New York City trampled a Wal-Mart employee to death. Despite the frenzy at many stores, however, the recession appears to have accelerated the pace at which shoppers are abandoning bricks and mortar in favour of online retailers—e-tailers, in the jargon. So this year Black Friday (so named because it is supposed to put shops into profit for the year) also marks the start of many conventional retailers’ attempts to regain the initiative.E-commerce holds particular appeal in straitened times as it enables people to compare prices across retailers quickly and easily. Buyers can sometimes avoid local sales taxes online, and shipping is often free. No wonder, then, that online shopping continues to grow even as the offline sort shrinks.参考译文：黑色星期五通常是美国假日消费季节的开端，今年的黑色星期五恰逢11月27日，场面异常火爆。

中级口译精练（2）III. Key Sentences1.China will actively introduce foreign capital, talents and managerialexpertise.2.After China’s entry into the WTO, we’ll follow WTO rules and fulfillour obligations on the basis of a balance between right and responsibility.3.We’ll promote China’s transition to a market economy.5. The World Bank carries out its aid program in African countries through the following three measures.IV. Sample Testst year, UN provided/offered $50 million loan and $ 25 milliongrant for the Pearl River Delta to help this region further improve its investment environment and accelerate/speed up its integration. At present, the region is one of the most robust economic regions in China, and also the base of China’s manufacturing industry and export processing industry. The UN support to this region is bound to enhance its competitiveness in China as well as in South-East Asia. 2.The 21st century is a new century with knowledge-based economy asthe pillar. We have witnessed with our own eyes the rapid development of IT, Internet and e-business, and feel they will profoundly change the mode of economic development. Moreover, itwill transform the global trade system and political pattern. This symposium aims at letting domestic and overseas scholars gather together and carry out in-depth discussion on opportunity and challenge in e-business development, so that we could offer solutions to the development of world new economy.。

青年是国家和民族的未来，也是维护世界和平与发展的主力军。

青年富于朝气和活力。

// 他们积极向上，对新鲜事物充满了好奇，强烈的求知欲促使他们去更多地了解世界以应对挑战。

// 各国的青年如能有足够的交流途径来促进相互之间的理解，那么世界的和平和发展就有了充分的保证。

//我希望在座的各位青年朋友能畅所欲言，传递经验，把世界青年团结友爱的事业推向前进。

Youth are the future of a country and nation, and the major force in promoting world peace and development. Youth are full of vigor and vitality. // They are active, aspirant and curious about the new things. The strong desire for knowledge pushes them to learn more about and meet the challenges of the world. //If the youth of all counties have enough exchange channels to promote mutual understanding, world peace and development will be ensured. //I hope that all the young friends present today can share their views freely, pass on their experiences so as to promote the cause of unity and friendship among youth in the world.在这明月当空的中秋之夜，我很高兴能应邀出席贵公司的庆祝晚宴，同各位一起度过一个轻松、难忘的夜晚。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试口译练习题集参考译文Test OnePart A (E-C)Passage 1:每一个负责的社会都应该为改善年青一代的生活去做有意义的事，例如让孩子摆脱考试加给他们的可怕的负担。

// 不幸的是，这个国家的学校和家长尽其所能来迫使孩子参加各种考试，以便能够上大学学习。

// 孩子们抱怨课程乏味、课本乏味、教师乏味。

然而，他们的诉说声却几乎传不到成人的耳朵里。

// 我怀疑孩子在这种强制性的制度下还能学到什么对国家或对他们个人有益的东西。

我不相信他们会成为富有创造力的国民。

Passage 2:像世界上许多大城市一样，纽约既要解决老问题，也要面对新问题。

既要拆除贫民窟，又要建造新房。

// 交通堵塞仍然给已经是拥挤不堪的街道增添麻烦。

不但要造新的高速公路，而且要整修旧道路。

// 照顾病人，接济穷人，帮助新来者适应大城市的生活是纽约必须要做的额外工作。

保障纽约人的健康与安全需要大量的警察、消防队员，以及医生和护士。

// 尽管如此，纽约每年仍然有数以百万计的来访者。

纽约人正在努力奋斗以适应这种城市作为世界文化、工业和商务中心的需求。

Part B (C-E)Passage 1:On behalf of all the members of my party, I’d like to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your gracious invitation for us to attend such an enjoyable Christmas party.// Christmas is a wonderful holiday. The Christmas of this year is more meaningful to us, because our joint venture has made a remarkable progress this year.// I hope we will be able to maintain our practical partnership and make the coming new year a more fruitful year.// At the close of the year, may I ask you to join me in a toast to greater business achievements in the new year.Passage 2:The use of foreign capital includes both direct and indirect investment from overseas businesses. China will continue to put emphasis on absorbing direct foreign investment, and attach importance to the following aspects: // First, China will further encourage foreign businesses to invest in agriculture, new-and-high-tech industries, basic industries, infrastructure facilities, and environmental protection industries. // Second, China will continue to expand the area of foreign investment. The country will further encourage open bidding and make more uwe of foreign capital in pertro-chemical and building industries. // Third, China will strive to improve the distribution of foreign investment, and adopt effective measures to guide and encourage foreign investment in central and western regions.Part A (E-C)Passage 1:我非常感谢您热情友好的欢迎的欢迎辞。

1.This is a fantastic airport, absolutely one of the top-notch international airports.这个机场太美了，绝对是一个顶尖的国际机场。

2.I’m very bad with a jet-lag. But I’ll be all right in a couple of days.我倒时差很慢，但两天后自然就恢复了。

3.I’d like to have a 7 o’clock morning call, breakfast sent up to my room, laundrydone, some documents photocopied, an express mail sent out, and something like that.我要早上7点钟叫醒，早餐送我房间，衣服要熨烫，文件要复印，邮件要快递，诸如此类的事情需要服务。

4.We all maneuvered successfully to get our job done, so to speak.可以说我们每个人都成功地使我们的使命得以完成。

5.Let’s delig ht ourselves completely in the foods that Mother Nature grants us.让我们尽情享受大自然赐予我们的食物吧。

6.我要是没认错的话，您一定是从伦敦来的泰勒可教授吧？You must be Prof. Tallack from London, if I’m not mistaken.7.我是海通集团人力资源部经理。

I’m manager of Human Resources, the Haitong Group.8.感激您不辞辛劳，从百忙中抽空来我公司指导。

We’re very grateful that you took time from your busy schedule and came to our company to give us advice.9.今晚我们设宴为您洗尘。

中级口译 2-1机场迎宾Greetings at the airportA: 先生，请问您是从伦敦来的泰莱克教授吗？Excuse me, sir; is this Prof. Tallack from London?B: 是的，我是伦敦大学亚非学院的乔治泰莱克。

我要是没认错的话，您一定是戴小姐？Yes, I’m George Tallack from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.You must be Miss Dai, if I’m not mistaken.A: 是的，我叫戴嘉佳，海通集团人力资源部经理。

泰莱克教授，我一直在此恭候您的到来。

Yes, I’m Dai Jiajia, manager of Human Resources, the Haitong Group. I have been expecting you,Prof. Tallack.B: 谢谢您来机场接我。

这个机场太美了，绝对是顶尖的国际机场。

Thank you for coming to meet me at the airport. This is a fantastic airport, absolutely one of thetop-notch international airports.A: 我很高兴在我的家乡接待您。

人人都说这是个一流的现代化国际机场。

欢迎，欢迎。

们非常高兴您能成行啊。

非常感激您不辞辛劳，在百忙中抽空来我海指导。

I’m very glad to have the pleasure of meeting you in my hometown. This is indeed a f irst-class international airport, as everybody says so. You’re welcome. We’re very happy that you made it in spite of the tiring trip. We’re very grateful that you took time from your busy schedule and came to Haitong to give us advice.B: 我一直希望能真正了解赫赫有名的“海通集团”，你们也给了我近距离了解中国企业的机会，我感激不尽。

句子精练 2sentences in focus 2This is basically a correct observation， which says something about the American way of life.这种看法基本正确，它反映了美国人的生活方式。

Each state has its own traffic laws， and a driver from another state is expected to know and understand the local laws.各州都有各州的交通法规，外州来的开车者应该了解当地的法规。

My country has the most developed car rental industry in the world， so you may very well want to reserve a car through your travel agent in your own country if you intend to drive while traveling in my country.我国有世界上最发达的租车业，你若打算在我国开车旅行，完全可以通过本国的旅行社办理租车预定事宜。

Airfare in this country is not regulated， and airlines often make special offers in order to attract customers.这个国家没有统一的飞机票价，各家航空公司常常通过竞相削价来吸引更多的旅客。

Its actually easier to call a taxi company listed in the Yellow Pages of a telephone directory and ask them to send a cab to pick you up at your doorstep. 事实上较为方便的做法是按电话簿中黄页部分所列的出租车公司的号码打电话叫车，让他们派车上门来接你。

中级口译口试真题第一部分：听力理解题目一：短对话听力理解请听下面的对话，然后根据对话内容选择正确的答案。

男：你最近怎么样？女：我挺好的，但是我最近感觉很累。

问题：女生为什么感觉很累？ A. 工作太忙 B. 最近生病了 C. 日常压力大 D. 最近失眠了答案：C. 日常压力大题目二：长对话听力理解请听下面的长对话，然后回答问题。

男：你在看什么书？女：我在读一本关于心理学的书，很有趣。

问题：女生目前在读一本关于什么的书？ A. 化学 B. 历史 C. 心理学 D. 数学答案：C. 心理学第二部分：口语表达题目三：个人介绍请你用英语向考官进行个人介绍，内容包括但不限于：姓名、年龄、职业、爱好等。

示例： My name is Alice. I am 25 years old and I work as a teacher. In my free time, I enjoy reading and playing the piano.题目四：讨论话题请你用英语就以下话题展开讨论：电子书对纸质书的影响。

示例： I think electronic books have had a significant impact on the publishing industry. With the rise of e-readers and tablets, more and more people are opting for digital books instead of traditional paper ones. This has led to a decrease in the demand for physical books and has resulted in the closureof many bookstores. However, electronic books also offer benefits such as convenience and accessibility. People cancarry hundreds of books in a single device and can read them anytime, anywhere. Overall, I believe that electronic books have brought about both positive and negative changes to the book industry.第三部分：翻译题目五：中文翻译为英文请将以下中文句子翻译成英文：他们每天早上都会去晨跑。

翻译考试中级口译模拟试题（2）翻译考试中级口译模拟试题点击查看试题答案及解析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 1～5Today one in every ten of us has difficulty getting to sleep and, according to Dr. Ian Oswald of Edinburgh university, the reason is simple. Most people who can't sleep are their own worst enemies. They go to bed too early.For every person who works most efficiently on the usual eight hours of sleep a night, two work best on five or six, and two on nine or ten. Voltaire made do with three hours but Sir Winston Churchill would happily sleep for 12～14 hours at a stretch if he could.So how much sleep does a person really need? It seems that the national average for men is seven hours and ten minutes, and for women ten minutes less, but everyone's needs are different. Find out what you need and, according to Dr. Ernest Hartmann, one of America's leading sleep scientists, you're well on your way to allowing your body to work at its greatest efficiency.After studying the sleep habits of nearly 1000 people, Dr Hartmann believes it's the amount of deep sleep we get thatreally matters. We all need roughly the same amount—about 75 minutes a night. The rest, a shallower type of sllep, vaies greatly from person to person.How much of the second type of sleep, you need seems to depend on what sort of person you are. According to Dr. Hartmann short sleepers—those sleeping less than six hours a night— were busy, active people, employed in demanding jobs, and often worked a 60 or 70-hour week. Most of them had started sleeping shorter hours to deal with the pressure of schoolwork or business and fornd that a few hours sleep a night was quite enough. Their defence against worry and stress was usually to keep so busy that I don't have time to think about these things. ...”Most of the long sleepers —those needing at least nine hours — were self-employed. Almost all of them had slept for nine hours a night since late childhood, long before their work pattern became fixed. They tended to complain more than the short sleepers and several admitted that sleeping was an escape from life.In the past it was believed that too much sleep could be just as disturbing as too little, but now a study in America has shown that many people can enjoy ten hours or more and still be able to sleep through the following night.A sleep rese archer says: “No one should worry about not sleeping unless they are not feeling well or cannot do their work properly. Lack of sleep doesn't matter greatly if we are resting—the body can still get on with its repain work. But worrying about not sleeping can sometimes do you harm. There would be far less sleeplessness about if we planned our sleeping lives as carefully as we plan our waking ones.”1.According to the passage, people have difficulty getting to sleep because.A. they work more than sixty hours a weekB. they have too many enemiesC. they do not sleep happilyD. they are not tired enough2. In comparison with Voltaire, Sir Winston Churchill.A. was happier with three hours of sleepB. would sleep more when stretched outC. world enjoy a longer sleep if possibleD. was less happy when he was asleep3. Studies show that the average woman.A. sleeps less than the average manB. sleeps longer when she goes out to workC. has difficulty in getting to sleepD. sleeps over eight hours a night4. Dr. Harmann is mentioned in the passage.A. as the opponent of Dr. Ian OswaldB. because he has strange sleeping habitsC. as the pioneering sleep scientistD. because of his observation and analysis of sleep habits5. Not being able to sleep can be dangerous if we.A. are feeling wellB. worry about it too muchC. repair our bodies by restingD. plan our sleeping lives carefullyQuestions 6～10I think it was De Mandeville who suggested a river party for the staffs of the various embassies. Nor, on the face of it, was the idea a bad one. All winter long the logs come down the River Sava until the frost locks them in: now with the spring thaw theriver has a pontoon of treetrunks some forty feet wide lining the bank under the willows so that you can walk out over the river, avoiding the margins, and swim in the deep water.These logs had been made into a hundred feet by sixty—big enough even to dance on. While everyone was dancing the rumba and while the buffet was plying a heavy trade, it was noticed that the distance between the raft and the shore had noticeably increased. The gang-plank subsided in the ooze. It was not a great distance—perhaps ten feet. But owing to the solid resistance such a large raft set up in the main current the pull was definitely outward. But as yet nobody was alarmed; indeed most of the party thought it was part of a planned entertainment.As we approached the next bend of the river it looked as if the whole thing would run aground on the bank, and a few of us made preparations to grab hold of the overhanging willows and halt our progress. But by ill luck a change in the current carried usjust too far into the centre of the river and we were carried past the spit of land, vainly groping at the tips of bushes.It was about another five minutes before the full significance of our position began to dawn upon us. By this time we were moving in stately fashion down the centre of the river, all lit up like a Christmas tree. Exclamations, suggestions, counter suggestions poured from the lips of the diplomates and their spouses in a dozen tongues.Unknown to us, too, other factors were being introduced which were to make this a memorable night for us all. Spy-mania was at its height and the Yugoslav forces lived in a permanent state of alertness. There were frequent rumours of armed raids from Czechoslovakia.It was in this context that some Yugoslav infantryman at an observation post along the river saw what hetook to be a large armed man on war full of Czech paratroops in dinner jackets and ball dresses sailing upon Belgrade. He did not wait to verify this first impression. He galloped into Belgrade Castle a quarter of an hour later on a foam-flecked mule with the news that the city was about to be invaded.6. According to the passage, a river party was practicable because__________.A. the river was lined with willow treesB. the banks were not muddy at this timeC. there was a suitable surface for walking onD. there was not too much frost at this season7. The raft started moving from the shore because___________.A. the gang-plank had fallen in the mudB. the buffet was too heavyC. it was too large to stay in placeD. the organisers wanted to surprise the guests8. The raft did not stop at the next bend because_______________.A. there was too much mud on the river bankB. There were only bushes to catch hold ofC. the current made it swirl outwardsD. the water was not shallow enough9. According to the passage, people on the raft were____________.A. completely unaware of their situationB. quarrelling angrilyC. indignant with the organizers of the partyD. anxious to help solve the problem10. The Yugoslav look out made a mistake because______________.A. the party were dressed in soldiers' uniformsB. the raft was sailing towards BelgradeC. many of the party were armedD. he was affected by the general tensionQuestions 11～15The elephants left the shade, crossed an open piece of grass between bushes, and came towards the mud-pool where my truck was parked. One by one they arrived on the shore, but, just as they seemed to be about to bathe in the inviting muddy liquid, they became aware of the silent truck with its tell-tale smell of man. the leading elephant merely spread her ears and cautiously backed away taking the young elephants with her.A smaller mother elephant continued to stand next to the pool, however, swinging her long trunk and swaying her head from side to side, always keeping an eye on the truck. The baby elephant behind her held up his head, waving his trunk to sample the suspicious smell in the wind. The mother elephant seemed to be uncertain about whether to come on and investigate the truck or to back away with the other. Finally she made up her mind and slowly advanced on the truck. Her ears were helf out, and her trunk moved inquiringly towards the vehicle and then back under her stomach in a rhythmic swing.I was fascinated by this close approach. Never before had I been able to see the hairiness around the jaw, nor smell the warm scent of elephant, which now reached me in concentrated waves. The mother elephant's steps were slow but determine, and brought her to within a couple of metres of me.She gave the impression of being intensely curious about this metal object with had appeared in her world and behaved as if it were itself an animal. I wondered how far she would acceptthe situation and, if after all the centuries of men killing elephant, she would ever allow me to approach her on foot. T o be able to move freely among the elephants without their minding was an exciting thought, but I certainly did not expect it would ever be possible.11. It was the elephants' intention to___________.A. feed on the grassB. lie in the sunshineC. swim in the poolD. avoid the mud12. The presence of the writer and his vehicle______________.A. was not noticed by the elephantsB. made the leading elephant suspiciousC. made the adult elephants curiousD. frightened all the elephants away13. How did the smaller elephant react to the truck?A. She showed more curiosity than other elephants.B. She kept her baby away from it.C. After some hesitation she moved away with other elephants.D. She rushed up to it excitedly.14.While he watched the mother elephant approaching, the author______________.A. was worried that the elephants were too closeB. found the smell very unpleasantC. was impressed by the elephant's sizeD. saw the details he had not noticed before15. The author did not expect he would ever be able to_________________.A. see the elephants killedB. touch the elephantsC. walk about freely near the elephantsD. drive his truck close to the elephantsQuestions 16～20Whatever may be said against mass circulation magazines and newspapers, it can hardly be argued that they are out of touch with their reader's daydreams, and therefore the inducements such as gifts and prizes and prizes they hold out to them must be a near accurate reflection of their unfulfilled wants and aspirations. Study these and you will assuredly understand a good deal of what it is that makes society tick.Looking back, for example, to the twenties and thirties, we can see that circulation managers unerringly diagnosed the twin obsessions which dominated that era of mass unemployment-economic insecurity and a passionate concern for the next generation. Thus it was that readers were recruited with offers of free insurance policies for the one, and free instant, or an arm in a flood, could confidently expect to collect several hundred pounds from the Daily This of the Evening That. The family who could not afford to send their son to grammar school could find consolation in equipping him with the complete work of Shakespeare in one magnificent, easy to read volume.After the war the need to fall into step with the new consumer society was soon realised. If you were flanked by neighbours who, unlike you, could afford a holiday abroad, then winning an easy competition could set you up with a fortnight in an exotic sunspot. Dishwashers, washing machines, slow-cookers and deep-fat-friers were—and still are — available by the same means.16. The writer finds the study of gifts and prizes interesting because it_____________.A. shows the power of the popular pressB. reveals social trendsC. confirms his view of human natureD. exposesjournalistic dishonesty17. It can be inferred from the passage that newspapers in the 1920s and 1930s offered their readers gifts in order to______________.A. spread popular educationB. increase their circulationC. improve social conditionsD. enrich their readers' knowledge18. The choice of gifts tells us that the circulation managers______________.A. despised their readersB. wanted to educate their readersC. understood their readersD. enjoyed being powerful19. According to the passage, one of the reasons why readers in the 1920s and 130s were attracted by free insurance policies was that_____________.A. they were afraid of being unable to workB.jobs were more dangerous thenC. they had bigger families to look afterD. money was given away with the policies20. Why did holidays abroad become a common prize after the war?A. People became more interested in material possessions.B. Everyone wanted the opportuity to travel.C. Group travel became easier.D. People wanted to get away from familiar surroundings.Questions 21～25Extract 1A stylish dining room with cream walls and curtains and black carpet ad foil to an eclectic array of furniture. Many of the piecesare classics of their particular era, and demonstrate how old and new designs can be happily mixed together. The prototype chair in the foreground has yet to prove its staying power and was thought up by the flat's occupant. He is pictured in his living area which has the same decorative theme and is linked to the dining-room by a high Medieval-styled archway where there was once a redundant and uninspiring fireplace.Extract 2Old bathrooms often contain a great deal of ugly pipework in need of disguising. This can either be done by boxing in the exposed pipes, or by fitting wood panelling over them.As wood panelling can be secured over almost anything—including old ceramic tiles and chipped walls—it is an effective way of disguising pipework as well as being an attractive form of decoration. The panelling can be vertical, horizontal or diagonal.An alternative way to approach the problem of exposed pipes is to actually make them a feature of the room by picking the pipework out in bright strong colours.Extract 3Cooking takes second place in this charming room which, with its deep armchairs, is more of a sitting-room than a kitchen, and the new Rayburn stove was a good choice, as it blends in well with the old brick and beamed fireplace. There are no fitted units or built-in appliances, so all food preparation is done at the big farmhouse table in the foreground, and the china, pots and pans have been deliberately left on show to make an attractive display. What about the kitchen sink? It's hidden away behind an archway which leads into a small scullery. Here there's a second cooker and —in the best farmhouse tradition a huge, walk-in larder for all food storage.21. In what way does the colour of the carpet contribute to the stylishness of the dining room?A. It darkens the interior of the room.B. It provides a contrast to the furniture.C. It blends in with the tones of the funrniture.D. It gives the room a classical style.22. What is the purpose of the archway described in Extract 1?A. To hide an unattractive fireplace.B. To give the room an exotic eastern style.C. To Join the dining room with another room.D. to make room for the unusual seating arrangements.23. Extract 2 is most probably taken from___________.A. a fashion magazineB. a plumber's manualC. a do-it yourself magazineD. an advertisement for new bathrooms24. Extracts 2 and 3 focus on____________.A. old furnitureB. colour schemesC. cheap improvementsD. decorative approaches25. Which of the following rooms is NOT described in the three extracts?A. Dining-room.B. Siting-room.C. Bath-room.D. Kitchen.Question 26～30If You Really Want to Read This, You'll Be too BusyNEW YORK—Pythagoras had his theorems, Einstein his theories and Murphy his laws. I have developed the maxim of inverse reciprocals.After years of research, I've determined inverse reciprocalsaffecting all human endeavors. Consider these categorized examples.Travel There is an inverse reciprocal between:·the amount of luggage you are carrying and the distance from curbside to the airline ticket counter. The more luggage, the greater the distance.·the ammount of time you have left before the flight leaves and the distance you must go to reach the gate from which the plane leaves. If you have 30 minutes, the gate is 25 feet from the ticket counter. If you have three minutes, the gate is on the other side of airport.Vacations These is an inverse reciprocal between:·the size of the nonrefundable deposit you have already made and the health of the children(or spouse) the night before you are scheduled to leave.·the time at which you take a much needed long weekend, and the weather conditions during just those days.Entertainment There is an inverse reciprocal between:·our desire to see a film to the spur of the moment and the length of the line in front of you (and, perforce, the possiblility of tickets being available when you are next).·the time left to reach a theather for the opeining curtain (or, the start of movie) and the amount of traffic on the highway that you must take to get there (or, the number of red lights for which you must stop, if taking local roads).Home Care There is an inverse reciprocal between:·the number of plumbing parts removed, coupled with the importance of completing the new assembly, and the availability of one key nut (or, more generally, the need for a specific product and the time the store closes).·the volume of leaves gathered in a pile and the velocity of the wind immediately after the pile is made.Business There is an inverse reciprocal between:·the importance of the guests you are entertaining, coupled with the size of the bill, and either the credit cards accepted at the restaurant (relative to the credit cards in your wallet), the amount of cash in your pocket or the balance in your checkbook.·the new baby-sitter's curfew and the time it will take you to make the round trip to the dinner party your boss is giving.In each instance, which of the following statements (A), (B), (C) or (D) offers the best advice or comment in view of what the author has to say on the five subjects?26. TravelA. It takes a long time to buy tickets.B. It is best to travel light.C. It is best not to arrive too early.D. Latecomers usually catch their planes.27. VacationsA. Look for holidays with small deposits.B. Never pay too small a deposit.C. Book a day or two before you leave.D. Don't pay too much attention to weather forecasts.28. EntertainmentA. Give yourself plenty of time.B. Latecomers have most advantages.C. Traffic affects the size of a line (queue).D. Avoid main roads on evenings out.29. Home CareA. Don't try to do it yourself.B. Complete the new assembly in time.C. Supply yourself with sufficient parts.D. Remove the leaves gathered in a pile.30. BusinessA. Spend without limit on important guests.B. Carry your credit card when entertaining.C. Don't try to entertain guests cheaply.D. Be suitably prepared before entertaining.SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST (1) (30 minutes)Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.On August 6, 1997, when 55,000 people gathered in Hiroshima to commemorate the 46th anniversary of the devastating bombing that killed an estimated 140,000 people and brought World War Ⅱto a sudden halt, the city's newly elected mayor broke with tradition by adding a few uncustomay lines to the annual Peace Declaration. It should also be recalled, he declared, that“Japan inflicted great suffering and despair on the peoples of Asia and the Pacific during its reign of colonial domination and war. For this we are truly sorry. ”Noting that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the Japaness assalt on the U.S., he added, “Remembering all too well the horror of this war, starting with the attack on Pearl Harbor and ending with the atombombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we are determined anew to work for world peace.”Usually, in Japan, when people discuss the war at all, they speak of vicitimization: their own victimization by the militarists who led the country into battle and by the Americans who bombed their cities. The suffering inflicted by the imperial army on the peoples of Asia is ignored, as is Japna's aggression inChina and at Pearl Harbor. The appealing image of Japan the victim has no room for the underside of Japan the aggressor.。