上海英语中级口译证书第一阶段考试.docx

1、上海英语中级口译证书第一阶段考试09年春季上海英语中级口译证书第一阶段考试SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (45 minutes)Part A: Spot DictationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer

2、in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.You might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totally true. These_ (1), or patties, actually came from Germany in the middle of the nineteenth century. They were brou

3、ght to the United States by_(2) who came from the city of Hamburg. That is why _(3)was hamburger steakHowever, people in other place_(4) that they invented the hamburger. Perhaps well never have a _(5).the theres no question that the hamburger was a_ (6). Why? Perhaps because at that time, industry

4、was growing and a kind of food was need_(7) for workers.The hamburger became even more popular_(8) when the first chain of fast food restaurants was started. This chain was called “White Castle”. It served tiny hamburgers that were sold for only _(9). Then, in the 1930s there came the _(10) where cu

5、stomers were served in their cars by waiters in uniform. And the humburger was one of the most _(11).By now, The hamburger was ready to_(12) the world. And this happened with McDonalds, which was actually a _(13) at first. But by the early 1950s the hot dog was replaced by the hamburger. McDonalds a

6、nd other fast food restaurants _(14) around the world throughout the rest of the twentieth century. McDonalds alone has_(15) for everyone person in the world.The importance of the hamburger to _(16) remains significant. About _(17)of all sandwiches that are eaten are hamburgers. According to some so

7、urces,_(18)of current workers in the United States had their first job at McDonalds . But the face of the hamburger is changing _ (19). Nowadays it is possible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, _(20),or veggie burger.Part B: Listening Comprehension1. StatementsDirections: In this part of the

8、 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

9、write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSER BOOKLET.l. (A) We were met by the head of the company at the airport.(B) We haw Mrs. Jones was the president of the company,.(C) Mrs. Jones used to be the secretary of the company(D) Mrs. Jones came to see us off

10、 at the airport.,2. (A) The board of directors asked about the changes.(B) The board of directors decided to invest more on the project.(C) The board of directors approved the revisions.(D) The board of directors could not understand her explanation.3. (A) Many university students prefer soft drinks

11、 to fresh fruits.(B) Most of them are first-or-second year college students(C) A number of college students refuse to disclose their identities(D) Not many students are interested in our research projects.4. (A) We decided to sell the car when the oil Prices rose.(B) We should not delay solving the

12、problem of oil prices.(C) We were at a loss as to whether to buy that expensive car or not.(D) We didnt buy a car because of the floating oil prices.5. (A )Most of them are from low-income belies.(B) Most of them are in favor of a tax cut.(C) I know the Congress will veto the tax reform.(D) I propos

13、e the tax reform be debated in the Congress.6. (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 clas

14、s.(D) Good management calls for more time and energy on the part of the academic staff7. (A) Mr. Paul White has just been fired.(B) Mr. Paul White has forgotten the womans name.(C) Mr. Paul White is looking for a job.(D) Mr. Paul White has the woman Promoted.8. (A) I shall give you a discount(B) The

15、 crisis is affecting the Whole world.(C) I shall come in my Sunday best.(D) The price is still too high.9. (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.l0. (A) We are sur

16、e 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 the

17、mselves to the changes and accomplish personal goals.2. Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear after questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions

18、ONLY ONCE when you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Question8 11-14l 1. (A) The products were all made from fresh vegetables and fruits(B) T

19、he homemade products were actually made in the factory(C) The factory was equipped with the most sophisticated machinery(D) There were homemade fresh vegetables and fruits in the factoryl2. (A) You are special. (B) You are natural.(C) You are stupid. (D) You are dumbl3. (A) To better explain how to

20、use that product.(B) To help reduce the promotion cost of that product.(C) To induce more famous people to use that product.(D) To get TV viewers to remember that product.l4. (A) Be easily affected by other products.(B) Be aware of the same kind of product.(C) Stick to that particular product. -(D)

21、Strike a bargain for other products.Questions 15-18l5. (A) A flight over time zones. (B) A loss of ones characters.(C) A symptom of leg problems. (D) A condition of sleep disorders.l6. (A) Six hours. (B) Seven hours.(C) Eight hours (D) Nine hours.l7. (A) Avoid junk food, salty foods, caffeine and al

22、cohol.(B) Drink as little water as possible between meals(C) Take drinks with less Sugar, carbonation or caffeine(D) Always have other fluid on the plane.l8. (A) Sleep as soon as possible.(B) Nap even during daytime.(C) Get a good nights sleep.(D) Relax yourself in a cafe.Questions 19-22l9. (A) He i

23、s overweight. (B) He is seriously ill(C) He is down with cold. (D) He is hale and hearty20. (A) Two (B) Ten.(C) twenty (D) Thirty2l. (A) It is the best (B) It is nutritious.(C) It is not enough (D) It is no healthy.22. (A) the man is a heavy smoker(B) The man is rather short.(C) The man drives a car

24、(D) The man works with a computer.Questions 23-2623. (A) Chainman of the African Club.(B) Chainman of the International Club.(C) Chainman of the Irish Club.(D) Chainman of the Folk Music Club.24. (A) Once a week (B) Once a month(C) Once a semester (D) Once a year25. (A) The minutes of the last meeti

25、ng.(B) The treasurers report.(C) The Scottish and Irish Folk Dances.(D) The International Display Week.26. (A) to help the students from the same countries overcome their homesickness and other problems.(B) To set up booths decorated with pictures and things of interest in the respective countries.(

26、C) To recruit anyone who can sew to help make costumes so that every club member can wear their national costume.(D) To teach the American students Scottish and Irish folk dances during the special even of the display.Questions 27-3027. (A) In Bath (B) In London.(C) In York (D) In the suburbs.28. (A

27、) Students live in halls residence around the university buildings.(B) Students are encouraged to conduct their independent research project(C) Students first live in halls of residence and then are allowed to move out.(D) Students can share the common rooms with faculty members.29. (A) She couldnt

28、find a room in the residential hall.(B) She could save money to pay for her studies.(C) She could mix well with the local people.(D) She could live in a comfortable house.30. (A) Give her some advice on how to strike a bargain.(B) Introduce her to the local people(C) Help her with the volunteer work

29、.(D) Show her around the ancient cathedral cityPart C: Listening and Translation1. Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your versi

30、on in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.(l)(2)(3)(4)(5)2. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passage ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.(1)(2)