上海中级口译资格证书第一阶段Word文档格式.docx

1、 means you have help _ （4）， the student services staff at regional centers, and centralized areas such as _ （5）。 You can also contact other students through tutorials and _ （6）， the Universitys online conferencing system, and events and clubs organized by _ （7）。 Most distance learning courses use pr

2、inted paper materials. They also include some _ （8） materials such as a CD, DVD or video. Many courses have a web site and an _ （9）。 Youll need access to a computer _ （10） to make use of these. The Open University can help its students buy a computer and _ （11） the cost of accessing the Internet.Wit

3、h most distance learning courses, no _ （12） are required to study. Of course, you have to be aged 18 when your course starts but there is no _ （13）。 Currently the Open University has around _ （14） undergraduate and more than 30,000 postgraduate students, of which 10,000 have _ （15）。 Nearly all stude

4、nts are studying _ （16）。 About 70 per cent of undergraduate students are in _ （17）。 More than 50,000 students _ （18） by their employers for their studies. Most distance learning courses _ （19）。 Some of them are even available in other parts of the world. With over 25,000 of its students living outsi

5、de the UK, the Open University is the _ （20） that offers distance learning throughout the world.Part B: Listening Comprehension1. Statements 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; s

6、o 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） Miss Allan has just inherited a fort

7、une.（B） Miss Allan doesnt like her colleague.（C） Miss Allan prefers to share the room with her colleague.（D） Miss Allan has moved into a new apartment.2.（A） My friends try to persuade me to invest in the stock market.（B） My friends talk a lot about investing in the stock market.（C） My friends say th

8、at investing in the stock market is crazy.（D） My friends and I have different opinions about the stock market.3.（A） The candidate is definitely well qualified, whether we check with his references or not.（B） The candidate needs to be checked by the finance manager, even though he has work experience

9、.（C） We are satisfied with the candidates references, who recommended him for the job.（D） We should find more about the candidate, though he is apparently eligible for the post.4.（A） I am interested in your new techniques and I want to make an appointment.（B） I want to talk to our technician to see

10、if he is interested in your new products.（C） I can ask some of our staff to give you information about our new products.（D） I hope you understand that I have to attend a meeting about our new products.5.（A） I dont think we should open our local branch here in Shanghai.（B） I cannot appoint Mr. Brown

11、to the post although he was born in Shanghai.（C） I believe Mr. Brown can easily be connected as he is now living in Shanghai.（D） I recommend that Mr. Brown be in charge of our local branch in Shanghai.6.（A） Insurance is unnecessary for the transportation of goods.（B） Insurance is a factor that affec

12、ts the price of goods.（C） Insurance contributes to reducing the price of goods.（D） Insurance helps improve the quality of goods.7.（A） Some people prefer to live in dry places, as they dislike wet climate.（B） Water is in short supply in some regions, so people there rely a lot on rains.（C） It is not

13、surprising to see torrential rains in some areas during dry seasons.（D） In some dry areas, it seldom rains, but when it rains, it pours.8.（A） If you are too aggressive, you will find it difficult to become successful in your city life.（B） Your personality has nothing to do with your competitiveness

14、when you choose to work in a big city.（C） Living and working in a large city demands certain personal traits and qualifications.（D） If you live in an impersonal and competitive world, you are more likely to be successful.9.（A） With such a big order, our side demands a discount which is 10 % or over.

15、（B） At least 10% of the expenses should be devoted to solving the problem.（C） Although we have spent much on the project, a 10% increase in our budget is necessary.（D） We asked for a 10% discount, which has caused all the trouble on our side.10.（A） Many animals and plants would die because they cann

16、ot survive the changing environment.（B） Many animals would be slaughtered, since they fail to adapt themselves to the existing outside world.（C） Most people would feel sorry for the destiny of endangered species, if they become extinct on earth.（D） Most species would react fast enough to adapt thems

17、elves to the ever-changing conditions of nature.2. Talks and Conversations In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When

18、you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 11-1411.（A） They bought some worthless souvenir.（B） They did some manual work.（C） They went o

19、n a company trip.（D） They wrote a guidebook.12.（A） She dislikes the mans wife.（B） She enjoys spending money on cosmetics.（C） She is married to a poor man.（D） She is economical with her money.13.（A） They are friendly neighbors.（B） They are company colleagues.（C） They are husband and wife.（D） They are

20、 guide and tourist.14.（A） He does not have the right digging tools.（B） He believes selling typewriters will make him rich.（C） He is not physically strong enough.（D） He is dedicated to becoming a cleaner.Questions 15-1815.（A） A temporary condition where you dont feel any progress in learning.（B） A fl

21、at and smooth spot in your study where you make fewer mistakes.（C） A long-term struggle which does not bring you any tangible rewards.（D） An educational research on language learning that is unusual and advanced.16.（A） Try another approach.（B） Give yourself some time for sleeping.（C） Keep on learnin

22、g and practicing.（D） Reward yourself from time to time.17.（A） A foreign language is very useful in getting a job with decent pay.（B） We use a foreign language to communicate freely with a native speaker.（C） It may be of help in negotiating a business contract with a foreign firm.（D） We can travel ar

23、ound different countries in a less expensive way.18.（A） Some cash.（B） Language skills.（C） A stained certificate.（D） A business contract.Questions 19-2219.（A） Five years.（B） Fifteen years.（C） Fifty years.（D） A hundred years.20.（A） To study a subject or to join in a cultural activity.（B） To become a m

24、ember of the government appointed by the parliament.（C） To demand more financial support from the government.（D） To upgrade their knowledge at school.21.（A） 200,000.（B） 350,000.（C） 2,500,000.（D） 15,000,000.22.（A） To raise funds for the disadvantaged.（B） To further individuals own creativity.（C） To b

25、roaden participants interest in culture.（D） To narrow and bridge educational gaps.Questions 23-2623.（A） They think whales are their friends.（B） They believe whales can save humans.（C） They wanted to ban whale-hunting.（D） They enjoy watching whales in an aquarium.24.（A） The increase of human populati

26、on.（B） The extinction of dinosaurs.（C） The cutting down of forests.（D） The great demand for animal parts.25.（A） In the 19th century.（B） In 1973.（C） In 1998.（D） In the 21st century.26.（A） Their survival is closely related to numerous other species living in the same habitats.（B） Their enormous size m

27、akes them the king animals superior over numerous other species.（C） They usually live on top of the mountains so that it is difficult for humans to hunt.（D） They enjoy privileges as with special measures and extra protection from human beings.Questions 27-3027.（A） He was attending a wedding ceremony

28、.（B） He was on his way to Edinburgh.（C） He was in the football stadium.（D） He was in the cinema, with the woman.28.（A） He has done the right thing.（B） He has had some bad misses.（C） He was overactive.（D） He was smart and clever.29.（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;30.（A） Sometime later next Sunday.（B） Next Sunday as usual in the mans home.（C） Before