英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考
section 1: listening test (40 minutes)
part a: spot dictation
directions: in this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with banks in it. fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. write your answer inthecorresponding space in your answer booklet. remember you will hear the passage only once.
as a linguist, my interests lie in the study of sign languages. a typical example of gesticulation is the movement of the head, namely, the head nod and the head shake. many people believe that the head nod is ___________(1) to signal yes and that the head shake is always used to_________ (2) no. they further believe that these gestures _________(3) all over the world. this is close to the truth, but not ___________(4). in certain parts of the world, there are other, less well-known ___________(5) that are used to signal yes and no.
in the head nod gesture. the head moves vertically __________(6) one or more times. this gesture is used by people____________ (7) in the world. whenever it occurs, it is usually_______ (8), rarely a no. this action may well be something we are born with, since even _______(9) use it.
in the head shake gesture for ___________(10),the head moves horizontally ______(11). this is the most common form of _________(12), and it covers a wide range of nos, from“i cannot”and“i will not”to “___________(13)”and “i do not know”.
like the head nod, the head shake is used in the___________ (14) by peoplethroughout the world. the origin of the ___________(15) is believed to come from the action a baby _________(16) food or drink. when the parent __________(17) the baby to feed, the baby “says”no by twisting the head first___________ (18) and then to the other.
in some parts of europe, however, __________(19) from side to side means yes. as you can imagine, this often leads to great ________________(20) between foreigners.
part b: listening comprehension
Ⅰ. statements
directions: in this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. these statements will be spoken only once, and you will not findbthem which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. then write the letter of the answer yon have chose in the corresponding space in your answer booklet.
1. a. call me if you forget my address.
b. we can get a gift together downtown.
c. when you leave town, i'll go with you.
d. if you'll phone me when you're in town, we can meet.
2. a. you can go to the metropolis after you leave the restaurant.
b. you can have a bird's-eye view of the metropolis from the restaurant.
c. there are many restaurants on the tops of the buildings in the metropolis
d. the nearest restaurant from here is many miles away.
3. a. we've been too busy to write him about our trip.
b. he plans to go on a holiday trip for a change.
c. we think that he's too busy to write.
d. he didn't want to hear our briefing.
4. a. appointments were canceled yesterday at four, but they will meet tomorrow.
b. where did you get your information about tomorrow's appointments?
c. did i tell you that i nearly forgot about tomorrow's appointments?
d. they canceled appointments for tomorrow without notifying anyone.
5. a the spokesperson gave no specific information about the new policies.
b. the spokesperson refused to comment on the new government's policies.
c. the spokesperson was against the government's new industry policies.
d. the spokesperson thought the new policies were better than the old ones.
6. a. highly motivated students usually do well in the study of a foreign language.
b. learning a foreign language often determines the career of a successful student.
c. successful foreign language learners are always intelligent.
d. determination can sometimes motivate an intellingent foreign language learner.
7. a. like linda, peter preferred to be in the country.
b. both linda and peter were in favour of the project.
c. unlike linda, peter was against the project.
d. peter told linda that the concert had been cancelled.
8. a. my assistant will give you some forms to complete.
b. my assistant will schedule today's committee meeting.
c. my assistant will ask you what happened at yesterday's meeting.
d. my assistant will give you the information you missed.
9. a. please help me finish painting this signpost.
b. i'll accept no excuses for absences on next wednesday.
c. you'll need more than a liter of water.
d. tell me by next wednesday if you're unable to finish.
10. a. some synthetic materials are uncomfortable to wear. on the other hand, they are easy to take care of.
b. despite the surge of synthetic materials, traditional natural materials can still sell in the market.
c. some people prefer natural materials because they are cheaper, more comfortable and easier to wash.
d. natural materials such as cotton can sell far better than synthetic ones, although the latter is cheaper and of better quality.
Ⅱ. talks and conversations
directions: 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 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 11～14
11.a. a family with father, mother and the children.
b. a family with a lot of friends dropping in.
c. a family with elderly and unmarried relatives.
d. a family with in-laws and married siblings.
12.a. they don't like people to drop in without a previous invitation.
b. they never send an elderly relative to an old persons' home.
c. they like their home and family better than their gardens and pets.
d. they think it the family's duty to look after an elderly parent.
13.a. she was an animal doctor.
b. she helped with the housework.
c. she was a nurse.
d. she worked as the gardener.
14.a. washing up. b. raising pets.
c. visiting friends. d. taking care of the elderly.
questions 15～18
15.a. its art of glassware. b. its collection of art works.
c. its architectural design. d. its museums and art galleries.
16.a. to show that the city is becoming more cosmopolitan.
b. to attract more students to enroll in the school of art.
c. to announce the opening of a food festival during the summer tourist season.
d. to encourage more foreign investment in the food industry of the city.
17.a. there are many bus lines.
b. the underground is artistically decorated.
c. the fares are quite cheap.
d. there are discounts for off-rush-hours.
18.a. those who are interested in art works.
b. those who want to improve their spoken english.
c. those who enjoy various kinds of food.
d. those who intend to do research in architecture.
questions 19～22
19.a. policeman and policewoman. b. news correspondents.
c. actor and actress. d. college students.
20.a. there was a fierce fight. b. there was a riot.
c. there was a car accident. d. there was a big fire.
21. a. someone rang him. b. he found it himself.
c. the news team informed him. d. he was alerted by the smoke.
22. a. right in the stadium. b. in danbury.
c. in the car park. d. at the woman's office.
questions 23～26
23. a. a few inches above the knee. b. a little below the knee.
c. down to the ankle. d. floor length.
24. a. boots. b. sneakers.
c. slippers. d. leather shoes.
25. a. in the early 1900s. b. around the turn of the century.
c. a few years ago. d. only last year.
26. a. fashions change over time.
b. men are thriftier than women.
c. skirts and shoes are more important than other clothing.
d. some clothing may suit all occasions.
questions 27～30
27. a. when he was still at school. b. year after he left college.
c. when he visited indonesia. d. after he made his first film.
28. a. twenty. b. twenty-three.
c. thirty. d. thirty-six.
29. a. they bought a farm in west england.
b. they became actor and actress.
c. they worked on their second film.
d. they saved enough money to buy a house in west england.
30. a. farming. b. teaching.
c. writing novels. d. making films.
part c: listening and translation
Ⅰ. sentence translation
directions: in this part of the test, you will hear 5 english sentences. you will hear the sentences only once. after you have heard each sentence, translate it into chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your answer booklet.
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Ⅱ.passage translation
directions: in this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages you will hear the passages only once. after you have heard each passage, translate it into chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. you may take notes while you are listening.
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(2)
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 anwer booklet.
questions 1～5
many researchers believe that apes can communicate with human beings investigations made at several laboratories in the united states and elsewhere indicate that chimpanzees and gorillas are capable of understanding language and using linguistic responses at the level of a four-year-old child. washoe, an adult chimpanzee who was raised as if she were a deaf child, can translate words she hears into american sign language. koko's 400-pound lowland gorilla, is claimed to have understood a poem written about her. tests of koko's auditory comprehension show that she is able to make discriminations between such words as “funny”, ”money”and “bunny. ”
the scientists at the forefront of this research admit that their work has been severely criticized. the skeptics in general claim that apes' language behavior is merely imitative. for this behavior to be called “language”, it must also be communicative. the proponents of ape language counter that those who deny the validity of this research have never worked with apes. they point out that new fields of investigation always create controversy. they add that subhuman primates have not been taught to speak, however, because the outer layer of their brain hemispheres is not sufficiently refined.
1.according to the passage, ape language researchers say that apes can____________.
a. talk to human beings b. think creatively
c. write about themselves d. understand some spoken words
2. according to the passage, ape human communication is___________.
a. observed readily by most scientists
b. rejected by all researchers
c. tracted skeptically by some scientists
d. not questioned by linguists
3. in paragraph 2, the word “proponents”refers to_______________.
a. people who believe that apes communicate
b. skeptics who have criticized the research
c. designers that indicate auditory discrimination
d. researchers that have learned to communicate with apes
4. it may be inferred from the passage that________________.
a. only gorillas and chimpanzees are primates
b. only human beings are primates
c. all animals except apes are primates
d. both humans and apes are primates
5. which of the following is the main topic of the passage?
a. research into apes' imitative behavior
b. studies of language abilities of humans
c. communicative behavior of subhuman primates
d. uses of american sign language in research
questions 6～10
psychologists have found that privately made confidential resolutions are rarely followed, whereas a public commitment to achieve some goal, such as losing weight or giving up smoking, is likely to be much more effective. this is because the approval of others for doing something desirable is valued. in contrast, disapproval for failure can lead to feelings of shame.
advertising agencies have designed studies bearing out the truth of this observation. in this research, a group of strangers was bombarded with information about the qualities of a particular product. they were then asked to either announce out loud or write down privately whether they intended to buy the product. it was later discovered that those who publicly declared their intention to buy were considerably more likely to do so than those who affirmed their intentions in private.
in another study, an experimenter claiming to represent a local utility company interviewed house owners telling them he was investigating ways in which energy consumption could be reduced. half the subjects, randomly selected, were told that if they agreed to conserve energy their names would be mentioned in an article published in the local newspaper; the remaining half were told their names would not be used. all those interviewed agreed to cooperate and signed a form either giving consent for their names to be used or stating that their names would not be used. later in the year, the amount of gas consumed in each house was recorded. the owners who had agreed to their names being published had used significantly less gas than those who remained anonymous.
6. it can be inferred that all of the following help motivate a person to achieve a goal except__________.
a. a desire for approval b. a fear of disapproval
c. a fear of failure d. a sense of noncommitment
7. why were advertising agencies interested in conducting their study?
a. they wanted to introduce a new way of promoting products.
b. they wanted to demonstrate the quality of their products.
c. they wanted to know if people intended to purchase their products.
d. they wanted to find the best way to get people to buy their products.
8. according to the passage, the anonymous subjects in the energy-consumption experiment______
a. didn't cooperate b. didn't sign a form
c. didn't want their names published d. didn't use significantly less gas
9. how did the experimenter find out the amount of gas the subjects used?
a. by recording the amount of gas used
b. by stating the amount of gas in the contract
c. by publishing the amount of gas consumed in each house
d. by giving people a limited amount of gas to use
10. this passage supports which of the following conclusions?
a. commitments made in private are more likely to fail.
b. disapproval for failure makes people less willing to make published in newspapers.
c. intentions affirmed in private are more effective than those published in newspapers.
d. well-informed people are more likely to publicly declare their intentions.
question 11～15
air hostesses are always trim, efficient and as spick-and-span as any ship. in fact, if you put them in the water a lot of them look as if they could make a pretty good bow wave. air hostesses in the more democratic airlines are called air stewardesses, presumably because the stewards would dislike being called “air hosts”. by whatever title they are known, the air hostesses are noted for charm, tact, poise, equilibrium and ability to deal with other people s babies. in fact, it can be said with truth that the male passenger prefers to see her there standing on the steps to say “welcome aboard!”
there is, of course, a reason for this. masculine conceit being what it is, there is always a secret hope that his out-standing charm and superlative qualities may receive instant recognition from this charming girl. his hope is encouraged by the smile he gets. what a smile is that of the air hostess! it is only when he observes it repeated, to exactly the same measurements, to every other passenger in the plane that he realizes the smile is part of an air hostess's professional equipment, like a first-aid box.
the average life of air hostess is approximately eighteen months. do not be disturbed by this statement. it is merely her professional “life” before she gets sick of the whims and fads of passengers, also the strain of keeping that smile on her face. she then marries one of the air crew, because nothing could be worse than the life she is leading.
when you consider that an air hostess's job consists of putting passenger's swollen feet above their heads, treating nausea, calming neurosis, and placing thousands of stuffed eggs in from of people who do not wish to eat them there seem to be good reasons for her decision.
there are not many romances between passengers and air hostesses. this is partly due to lack of privacy and partly to the infernal noise the engines make. if bent on asking an air hostess to meet him at a certain coffee bar when they reach the other end, this is what a passenger has to expect:
air hostess: more…rumble, rumble, wah-wah or would you …chug-a, chug-a … coff …de-bump.
passenger: i say … bump-thump …you … ar-ra-a ra-a ra …at …brr-brr-brr?
air hostess: ha-ra-har-ra-chung-achug.
(with the same bright smile she goes off to change a diaper.)
this sort of approach is so discouraging that the field is left wide open for the air crew to carry on a rapturous, idyllic courtship at night and other halts.
11. according to the passage,air hostesses in some airlines are called air stewardesses because_______.
a. these airlines are run by democratic governments
b. they are sometimes confused with servants on a ship
c. the terms are accepted by men and women alike
d. the latter is more charming than the former
12. it can be concluded from the passage that when a male passenger sees an air hostess smiling to every other passenger in the plane he is most likely to be _______.
a. encouraged b. disappointed
c. conceited d.jealous
13. the writer considers an air hostess sjob to be ___________.
a. pleasant and exciting b. professional and well-paid
c. monotonous and boring d. adventurous and romantic
14. which of the following may partly account for the lack of romances between passengers and air hostesses?
a. the airhostess's short-lived professional life.
b. the rapturous courtship of the flight engineer.
c. the terrible noise made by the plane engines.
d. the superlative quality of the passenger.
15.which of the following is the best title for this article?
a. the male passenger's preference.
b. the romance on the aeroplane.
c. the airhostess in theory and practice.
d. the air crew who are in love.
question 16～20
the use of multiple-choice testing in american society has its beginnings in the idea of a meritocracy, that is, a society where the rulers of elites are chosen not through their wealth or connections but on their ability or merit.this idea can be traced as for back as the ancient greeks. even the an-cient chinese created examinations for the purpose of electing government officials. the notion of a society based on merit has always been favored in the united states. this has also been a country where the belief in universal individual opportunity has been greatly admired.
until the second world war, however, elite selection through higher education, and the opportunity for ordinary citizens to achieve their goals were separate and unrelated ideas. the introduction of widespread testing which was both reliable and valid meant that both these goals could be pursued together. this opportunity occurred when the united states entered the second world war. the u.s. navy decided to test new recruits in order to find which of them were suitable for college education before beginning military service. the eventual aim was for these recruits to be better able to perform higher-level military tasks.
because of the large number of people who had to be tested, it was necessary to use a test which could be quickly and reliably administered and scored at several test sites simultaneously. on april 2, 1943, the first mass testing was administered to 325,000 young men. the success of the program meant that educational testing could be performed not just for elite selection but to give opportunity to the large mass of ordinary citizens.
16.what is the main topic of the passage?
a. the idea of a meritocracy.
b. the development of multiple-choice testing.
c. the opportunities for the ordinary citizen.
d. the united states's contribution to the war effort.
17. the word “traced”in line 4 is closest in meaning to________.
a. transposed b. followed
c. simplified d. condemned
18.why does the author mention the greeks and the chinese?
a. to demonstrate how well-educated ancient people were.
b. to indicate that multiple-choice testing is not new.
c. to show that selection based on merit is not a new idea.
d. to give examples of societies governed by the wealthy.
19.according to the passage, before world war Ⅱ_____________.
a. educational testing was widespread
b. the military elites were better educated
c. the opportunity for individuals had been increased
d. elite selection and individual opportunity were unconnected
20. what is most likely to be discussed in the paragraphs following the passage?
a. other goals of the u.s. navy.
b. the advances in educational testing.
c. new test sites which became available.
d. the development of tests for ordinary citizens.
questions 21～25
experiments have shown that in selecting personnel for a job, interviewing is at best a hindrance, and may even cause harm. these studies have disclosed that judgments of interviewers differ markedly and bear little or no relationship to the adequacy of j ob applicants. of the many reasons why this should be the case, three in particular stand out. the first reason is related to an error ofjudgment known as the halo effect. if a person has one noticeable good trait, their other characteristics will be judged as better than they really are. thus, an individual who dresses smartly and shows self confidence is likely to be judged capable of doing a job well regardless of his or her real ability.
interviewers are also prejudiced by an effect called the primacy effect. this error occurs when interpretation of later information is distorted by earlier connected information. hence, in an interview situation, the interviewer spends most of the interview trying to confirm the impression given by the candidate in the first few moments.studies have repeatedly demonstrated that such an impression is unrelated to the aptitude of the applicant.
the phenomenon known as the contrast effect also skews the judgment of interviewers. a suitable candidate may be underestimated because he or she contrasts with a previous one who appears exceptionally intelligent. likewise, an average candidate who is preceded by one who gives a weak showing may bejudged as more suitable than he or she really is.
since interviews as a form of personnel selection have been shown to be inadequate, other selection procedures have been devised which more accurately predict candidate suitability. of the various tests devised, the predictor which appears to do this most successfully is cognitive ability as measured by a variety of verbal and spatial tests.
21. the word “hindrance”in line 2 is closest in meaning to____________.
a. encouragement b. assistance
c. procedure d. interference
22. according to the passage, the halo effect________________.
a. stands out as the worst judgmental error
b. works only when a candidate is well dressed and self confident
c. exemplifies how one good characteristic colors perceptions
d. helps the interviewer's capability tojudge real ability
23. according to the passage, the impression given in the first few moments______________.
a. can easily be altered
b. is the one that stays with the interviewer
c. is unrelated to the interviewer's prejudices
d. has never been reinforced throughout the interview
24. the author mentions all of the following reasons why interviewing is not an accurate way to predict candidate suitability except_____________.
a. the halo effect b. the primacy effect
c. the contrast effect d. thecognitive effect
25. this passage mainly discusses_______________.
a. the effects of interviewing onjob applicants
b. the inadequacy of interviewing job applicants
c. thejudgments of interviewers concerning job applicants
d. the tactics and techniques for judging job applicants
questions 26～30
it was once believed that being overweight was healthy, but nowadays few people subscribe to this viewpoint. while many people are fighting the battle to reduce weight, studies are being conducted concerning the appetite and how it is controlled by both emotional and biochemical factors. some of the conclusions of these studies may give insights into how to deal with weight problems. for example, when several hundred people were asked about their eating habits in times of stress, 44 percent said they reacted to stressful situations by eating. further investigations with both humans and animals indicated that it is not food which relieves tension but rather the act of chewing.
a test in which subjects were blindfolded showed that obese people have a keener sense of taste and crave more flavorful food than nonobese people. when deprived of the variety and intensity of tastes, obese people are not satisfied and consequently eat more to fulfill this need. blood samples taken form people after they were shown a picture of food revealed that overweight people reacted with an increase in blood insulin, a chemical associated with appetite. this did not happen with average-weight people.
in another experiment, results showed that certain people have a specific, biologically induced hunger for carbohydrates. eating carbohydrates raises the level of serotonin(血清素), a neurotransmitter in the brain. enough serotonin produces a sense of satiation. and hunger for carbody drates subsides.
exercise has been recommended as an important part of a weight-loss program. however, it has been found that mild exercise, such as using stairs instead of the elevator, is better in the long run than taking on a strenuous program, such as jogging, which many people find difficult to continue over periods of time and which also increases appetite.
26. the word“crave”in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to____________.
a. devour b. absorb
c. season d. desire
27. the passage supports which of the following conclusions?
a. thin people don't enjoy food.
b. heavy people are more satisfied with the variety of foods and strong flavors.
c. overweight people have an abnormal sense of taste.
d. deprivation of food makes people fat.
28. which of the following is true about serotonin?
a. it is a chemical which increases appetite.
b. only certain people produce it in their brains.
c. it tells the brain when a person is full.
d. it adds nutrition to the brain.
29. which of the following exercises might be best for an overweight person to engage in daily?
a. walking b. jogging
c. running d. cycling
30. what is the main purpose of the passage?
a. to discuss the health problems caused by being overweight.
b. to recommend a weight loss program for the obese.
c. to help overweight people overcome their eating problems.
d. to present research findings about obese.
英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考
section 1: listening test (40 minutes)
part a: spot dictation
directions: in this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with banks in it. fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. write your answer inthecorresponding space in your answer booklet. remember you will hear the passage only once.
as a linguist, my interests lie in the study of sign languages. a typical example of gesticulation is the movement of the head, namely, the head nod and the head shake. many people believe that the head nod is ___________(1) to signal yes and that the head shake is always used to_________ (2) no. they further believe that these gestures _________(3) all over the world. this is close to the truth, but not ___________(4). in certain parts of the world, there are other, less well-known ___________(5) that are used to signal yes and no.
in the head nod gesture. the head moves vertically __________(6) one or more times. this gesture is used by people____________ (7) in the world. whenever it occurs, it is usually_______ (8), rarely a no. this action may well be something we are born with, since even _______(9) use it.
in the head shake gesture for ___________(10),the head moves horizontally ______(11). this is the most common form of _________(12), and it covers a wide range of nos, from“i cannot”and“i will not”to “___________(13)”and “i do not know”.
like the head nod, the head shake is used in the___________ (14) by peoplethroughout the world. the origin of the ___________(15) is believed to come from the action a baby _________(16) food or drink. when the parent __________(17) the baby to feed, the baby “says”no by twisting the head first___________ (18) and then to the other.
in some parts of europe, however, __________(19) from side to side means yes. as you can imagine, this often leads to great ________________(20) between foreigners.
part b: listening comprehension
Ⅰ. statements
directions: in this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. these statements will be spoken only once, and you will not findbthem which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. then write the letter of the answer yon have chose in the corresponding space in your answer booklet.
1. a. call me if you forget my address.
b. we can get a gift together downtown.
c. when you leave town, i'll go with you.
d. if you'll phone me when you're in town, we can meet.
2. a. you can go to the metropolis after you leave the restaurant.
b. you can have a bird's-eye view of the metropolis from the restaurant.
c. there are many restaurants on the tops of the buildings in the metropolis
d. the nearest restaurant from here is many miles away.
3. a. we've been too busy to write him about our trip.
b. he plans to go on a holiday trip for a change.
c. we think that he's too busy to write.
d. he didn't want to hear our briefing.
4. a. appointments were canceled yesterday at four, but they will meet tomorrow.
b. where did you get your information about tomorrow's appointments?
c. did i tell you that i nearly forgot about tomorrow's appointments?
d. they canceled appointments for tomorrow without notifying anyone.
5. a the spokesperson gave no specific information about the new policies.
b. the spokesperson refused to comment on the new government's policies.
c. the spokesperson was against the government's new industry policies.
d. the spokesperson thought the new policies were better than the old ones.
6. a. highly motivated students usually do well in the study of a foreign language.
b. learning a foreign language often determines the career of a successful student.
c. successful foreign language learners are always intelligent.
d. determination can sometimes motivate an intellingent foreign language learner.
7. a. like linda, peter preferred to be in the country.
b. both linda and peter were in favour of the project.
c. unlike linda, peter was against the project.
d. peter told linda that the concert had been cancelled.
8. a. my assistant will give you some forms to complete.
b. my assistant will schedule today's committee meeting.
c. my assistant will ask you what happened at yesterday's meeting.
d. my assistant will give you the information you missed.
9. a. please help me finish painting this signpost.
b. i'll accept no excuses for absences on next wednesday.
c. you'll need more than a liter of water.
d. tell me by next wednesday if you're unable to finish.
10. a. some synthetic materials are uncomfortable to wear. on the other hand, they are easy to take care of.
b. despite the surge of synthetic materials, traditional natural materials can still sell in the market.
c. some people prefer natural materials because they are cheaper, more comfortable and easier to wash.
d. natural materials such as cotton can sell far better than synthetic ones, although the latter is cheaper and of better quality.
Ⅱ. talks and conversations
directions: 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 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 11～14
11.a. a family with father, mother and the children.
b. a family with a lot of friends dropping in.
c. a family with elderly and unmarried relatives.
d. a family with in-laws and married siblings.
12.a. they don't like people to drop in without a previous invitation.
b. they never send an elderly relative to an old persons' home.
c. they like their home and family better than their gardens and pets.
d. they think it the family's duty to look after an elderly parent.
13.a. she was an animal doctor.
b. she helped with the housework.
c. she was a nurse.
d. she worked as the gardener.
14.a. washing up. b. raising pets.
c. visiting friends. d. taking care of the elderly.
questions 15～18
15.a. its art of glassware. b. its collection of art works.
c. its architectural design. d. its museums and art galleries.
16.a. to show that the city is becoming more cosmopolitan.
b. to attract more students to enroll in the school of art.
c. to announce the opening of a food festival during the summer tourist season.
d. to encourage more foreign investment in the food industry of the city.
17.a. there are many bus lines.
b. the underground is artistically decorated.
c. the fares are quite cheap.
d. there are discounts for off-rush-hours.
18.a. those who are interested in art works.
b. those who want to improve their spoken english.
c. those who enjoy various kinds of food.
d. those who intend to do research in architecture.
questions 19～22
19.a. policeman and policewoman. b. news correspondents.
c. actor and actress. d. college students.
20.a. there was a fierce fight. b. there was a riot.
c. there was a car accident. d. there was a big fire.
21. a. someone rang him. b. he found it himself.
c. the news team informed him. d. he was alerted by the smoke.
22. a. right in the stadium. b. in danbury.
c. in the car park. d. at the woman's office.
questions 23～26
23. a. a few inches above the knee. b. a little below the knee.
c. down to the ankle. d. floor length.
24. a. boots. b. sneakers.
c. slippers. d. leather shoes.
25. a. in the early 1900s. b. around the turn of the century.
c. a few years ago. d. only last year.
26. a. fashions change over time.
b. men are thriftier than women.
c. skirts and shoes are more important than other clothing.
d. some clothing may suit all occasions.
questions 27～30
27. a. when he was still at school. b. year after he left college.
c. when he visited indonesia. d. after he made his first film.
28. a. twenty. b. twenty-three.
c. thirty. d. thirty-six.
29. a. they bought a farm in west england.
b. they became actor and actress.
c. they worked on their second film.
d. they saved enough money to buy a house in west england.
30. a. farming. b. teaching.
c. writing novels. d. making films.
part c: listening and translation
Ⅰ. sentence translation
directions: in this part of the test, you will hear 5 english sentences. you will hear the sentences only once. after you have heard each sentence, translate it into chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your answer booklet.
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Ⅱ.passage translation
directions: in this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages you will hear the passages only once. after you have heard each passage, translate it into chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. you may take notes while you are listening.
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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.
those people whose only experience of helen keller is the miracle worker will be surprised to discover her many dimensions.“my work for the blind,”she wrote, “has never occupied a center in my personality. my sympathies are with all who struggle for justice.”she was a tireless activist for racial and sexual equality…she was complex. her main message was and is, “we're like everybody else. we're here to be able to live a life as full as any sighted person's. and it's o.k. to be ourselves.”
that means we have the freedom to be as extraordinary as the sighted. helen keller loved an audience and wrote that she adored“the warm tide of human life pulsing round and round me”that's why the stage appealed to her, why she learned to speak and to deliver speeches. and to feel the vibrations of music, of the radio, or the movement of lips.
section 4: translation test (2) (30 minutes)
directions: translate the following passage into english and write your version in the corresponding space in your answer booklet.
正在建设之中的浦东国际机场位于长江入海口南岸的濒海地带，占地约32 平方公里。根据上海社会经济发展对航空业务量的需求，浦东国际机场的紧终设计能力是年旅客客运量8000 万人次，货运量500 万吨。机场全部建成后，绿化覆盖率将达到50%以上。浦东国际机场是一扇向天空开启的大门，是一条与世 联系的纽带。人类即将进入21 世纪，人、自然、环境和建筑必将和谐、持续发展。
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section1: listening test
part a: spot dictation
1. the only way2. signal3. mean the same4. the whole truth5. head movements6. up and down7. almost everywhere8. a yes sign9. blind people10. meaning no11. from side to side12. negative reply13. i disagree14. same way15. gesture16. use to refuse17. tries to persuade18. to one side19. moving the head20. misunderstanding and embarrassment
part b: listening comprehensionpart c: listening and translation
Ⅰ.sentence translation
1. 这也许花费很大，但从长计议，你会看到现在这样做的好处。
2. 我们让秘书负责安排董事会议。
3. 经理说，在他看来，这个项目几乎没有成功的机会。
4. 警察准备在失踪商人汤姆·格林曾住过的地方查问当地居民。将意味要查问多达7000人。
5. 请让我介绍比德库林先生。他为本公司做管理咨询工 。
Ⅱ.passage translation
1. 昨天上午10 点在北方高速公路上，一辆卡车翻了车。卡车上的电子产品散落在路上。司机受了伤，被送进医院。事故使交通大大拥挤，用了两小时才清理好路面。后来报道说那位司机两条腿都断了。
2. 申请就读研究生是一个既费时又无法预测的举措 （冒险/投资）。本科毕业生必须根据要求参加研究生（入学）考试，在决定申请后，还要向学校索取申请表格。他们必须请三至四位教授写推荐信，并且所毕业学校寄出他们的大学成绩。但是（即便这样），也不敢保证被录取。
section2: study skills
1-5 d c a d c6-10 d d d a a11-15 c b c c c16-20 b b c d d21-25 d c b d b26-30 d b c a d
section3: translation (1)
那些仅仅通过《奇迹创造者》了解海伦凯勒的人们在发现她有多方面的（性格）特点 时会感到惊奇。“我为盲人所做的工 ，”她写到，“从未在我的人生中（我身上）占据中 心地位。我的同情心是向着所有为正义而奋斗的人们的。”她是一个提倡种族和男女平等 的不倦的（不屈不挠的）活动家。她 （的思想）丰富而深邃。她 （传递）的信息过去是、今天依然是，“我们和别人一样。我们在这个世界上能够和视力正常的人一样过上充实的 生活。我们成为盲人没有什么不好。”
这意味者（就是说）我们拥有和视力正常者一样的成为非凡者的自由。海伦凯勒热爱听众，她写道她 常喜欢“在我周围涌动着的人类生命的暖流。” 就是为什么讲坛对她有 （如此的）吸引力，她为什么去学习说话和发表演说，学习去感觉 （受）由音乐、收音机、（人的）嘴唇嚅动 （所）发出的颤动的原因。
section4: translation(2)
pudong international airport，now under construction，is located on the south bank of the yangtze （changjiang）estuary，covering an area of 32 square kilometres. to meet thedemands of shanghai's social and economic development for aviation services, the maximum design capacity of the airport is 80 million passengers and 5 million tons of freight annually. after the completion of the whole airport project, green space will account for over 50% of the area. pudong international airport is a gate open to the sky and a link connecting and construction will certainly develop in a harmonious and sustained way.
听力测试题录音文字稿:
section 1：listening test
part a: spot dictation
directions: 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 answet. remember you will hear the passage only once. now let's begin part a with spot dictation.
as a linguist, my interests lie in the study of sign languages. a typical example of gesticulation is the movement of the head, namely, the head nod and the head shake. many people believe that the head nod is the only way to signal yes and that the head shake is always used to signal no. they further believe that these gestures mean the same all over the world. this is close to the truth, but not the whole truth. in certain parts of the world, there are other, less well-known head movements that are used to signal yes and no.
in the head nod gesture, the head moves vertically up and down one or more times. this gesture is used by people almost everywhere in the world. whenever is occurs, it is usually a yes sign, rarely a no. this action may well be something we are born with, since even blind people use it.
in the head shake gesture for meaning no, the head moves horizontally from side to side. this is the most common form of negative reply, and it covers a wide range of nos, from “i cannot:” and “i will not” to “i disagree” and “i do not know”.
like the head nod, the head shake is used in the same way by people throughout the world. the origin of the gesture is believed to come from the action a baby used to refuse food or drink. when the parent tries to persuade the baby to feed, the baby “says” no by twisting the head first to one side and then to the other i some parts of europe, however, moving the head from side to side means yes. as you can imagine, this often leads to great misunderstanding and embarrassment between foreigners.
part b: listening comprehension
Ⅰstatements
directions: 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.
question no.1. anytime you get into town, give me a call, and we'll get together.
question no.2. from the rooftop restaurant, you can see the metropolis many miles away.
question no.3. we haven't heard from our sales representative for quite a while, so he must be having a busy trip.
question no.4. who told you that the appointments were all canceled for tomorrow?
question no.5. the spokesperson didn't go into details about the government's new industry polices.
question no.6. motivation, rather than intelligence, often determines success in the study of a foreign language.
question no.7. linda thought we ought to go ahead with the project. but peter thought the contrary.
question no.8. i think my assistant will fill you in on what happened at yesterday's committee meeting.
question no.9. if you can't finish assignment according to the schedule, please let me know no later than next wednesday.
question no.10. most clothing today is made of synthetic material, however, some people prefer cotton and other natural materials.
Ⅱtalks and conversations
directions: 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 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 to 14 are based on the following conversation.
man: betty, is family life in britain very different from family life in your own country?
woman: no, i don't think so. but i have noticed a few differences.
man: oh, such as what?
woman: well, the family unit seems to be smaller here than in my country. for you, the family is simply mum, dad and the children.
man: you have a more extended family circle, do you?
woman: yes. it's quite common in my country to have a grandmother and an unmarried aunt or uncle living in as part of the family. and we wouldn't dream of sending an elderly relative to an old persons home, for instance.
man: you take care of elderly relatives yourselves, i gather.
woman: oh yes. we haven't got all your welfare services and it s the family's duty to look after an elderly parent, for example.
man: what about hospitality? d'you think english families do a lot of entertaining?
woman: yes, but in a rather formal way. you don't like people to “drop in ”without a previous invitation, do you? in my country it's quite usual to drop in on friends and relatives.
man: have you ever lived in with an english family.
woman: yes, i have. i was an au pair girl for a year, helping with the housework. i learned a lot about english family life then. i'd never realized how fond the englishman is of his home and family, his garden and his pets.
man: pets? what sort of pets did they have?
woman: oh, all sorts—dogs, cats and goldfish.
man: did you enjoy living in with the family?
woman: oh, yes. they were very kind. everybody helped with the washing up, including the children, and we always found time to sip tea and watch television in the evenings!
question no.11. according to the conversation, what is an extended family?
question no.12. which of the following is true about the british people?
question no.13. what did the woman do when she was living with a british family?
question no.14. what, according to the woman, are the british people especially fond of?
questions 15 to 18 are based on the following talk.
glasgow is certainly a good place to study architecture. the glasgow school of art is famous and everywhere there are magnificent buildings like the school of art itself, which was designed by charles rennie mackintosh. i expect you are familiar with his work. apart from that there are a lot of museums and art galleries; a whole wing in the hunterian art gallery is devoted to mackintosh.
the city is becoming more cosmopolitan, at least as well as very reasonably priced lunches with traditional scottish food.
it is not difficult to travel in the city. the underground is very cheap, and even the taxis are not expensive. the center of the city is well planned, with a good shopping mall.
there is plenty to do in the evenings. glasgow has eight theatres, as well as concert halls and cinemas, and if you are fond of live music, you can hear it in pubs and clubs. at the weekends, of course, there is beautiful countryside not far away, and you can play golf if you are interested.
there are not many bad points. it's probably not the best place to improve your english because it takes time to get used to the local accent. and it's a good idea to keep out of the way when there are matches between rangers and celtic because people take football very seriously. finally, you need to bring an umbrella. it rains rather a lot, almost twice as much as in london!
question no.15. according to the talk, for what is the glasgow school of art famous?
question no.16. why does the speaker mention the variety of foods in the city?
question no.17. what is one advantage of the city s transportation system?
question no.18. the city of glasgow is not recommended for which of the following groups of people?
questions 19 to 22 are based on the following conversation.
man: marsha! i wish you had told somebody where you were going to be ! i've been looking over for you! you've got to drop what you re doing right now! we don't have much time!
woman: i don't know what you're talking about…
man: come on! we've got to go. there's a big fire in king's football stadium. second avenue!we've got to get over there right away to cover it !
woman: david, you can t do that! the news team is probably already there. it s their story, not yours!
man: no! it's our story—yours and mine! the news team is doing a story up in danbury today. they couldn't possibly make it back in time. come on!
woman: have you talked to bob?
man: of course! he called me about it. he said to get over there right a way!
woman: he wants you to cover it. you don't need me. david! haven t you heard? at the end of the month i'm…
man: marsha! what i told bob was that we'd do it together! you've got to go! bob's counting on you .
woman: you know very well you can handle it yourself, david. this is…
man: look. i wish we had time to argue about this, but we don't. we're wasting valuable time. come on! i'll get the camera equipment and meet you at the van in five minutes. you'd better start trying to come up with some possible story angles! let's go!
woman: but. david…
man: later. o.k.? right now, let's do our job!
woman: well. o.k… i need to stop by my office to get some things—then i'll meet you in the parking lot.
question no.19. what are the man and the woman?
question no.20. what happened in king's football stadium, second avenue?
question no.21. how did the man learn about the incident in the football stadium?
question no.22. where would the man and the woman meet?
question 23 to 26 are based on the following talk.
women's fashions tend to change more rapidly and radically than men's. in the early 1900s , all women wore their skirts down to the ankle. today, skirt length varies from floor-length to ten inches above the knee. women's shoes have also gone through all sorts of changes in the last ninety years. for example, boots for women were very common around the turn of the 20th century. then, for years, they were not considered fashionable. today they are back in style again in all colors, lengths, and materials. in fact, today's women can wear all sorts of clothes, even slacks and shorts, on almost any occasion. while all of these changes were taking place in women's fashions, men's clothing remained pretty much the same until a couple of years ago. in fact, most men still wear the traditional suit though bright colors and varieties in cut are now more common.
question no.23. how did women in the early 1900s wear their skirts?
question no.24. what kind of shoes was considered for women at the turn of the 20th century?
question no.25. according to the passage, when did men's clothing start to change?
question no.26. which of the following best expresses the main idea of the talk?
questions 27 to 30 are based on the following interview.
woman: now let s go back to your first novel, stand up kids. when did you write that?
man: stand up kids, yes, i wrote that in 1970, a year after i left college.
woman: how old were you then?
man: twenty-three? yes. twenty-three, because a year later i want to indonesia.
woman: mm. and of course it was your experience in indonesia that inspired your film the eastern island.
man: yes that's right, although i didn't actually make the eastern island until 1988.
woman: and you worked in television for a time too?
man: yes, i started making documentaries for television in 1983, when i was 36. that was after i gave up farming.
woman: farming?
man: yes, that's right. you see, i stayed in indonesia for eight years. i met my wife there in 1975, and after we came back e bought a farm in the west of england, in 1980. a kind of experiment, really.
woman: but you gave it up three years later.
man: well, yes. you see it was very hard work, and i was also very busy working on my second novel, the gold touch, which came out in 1985.
woman: yes, that was a best-seller, wasn't it?
man: yes is was, and that's why only two years after that i was able to give up television work and concentrate on films.
question no.27. when did the man write his first novel, stand up kids?
question no.28. how old was the man when he started making documentaries for television?
question no.29. what did the man and his wife do when they came back from indonesia?
question no.30. which of the following has the man not taken up in his life career?
part c: listening and translation
Ⅰsentence translation
directions: in this part of the test, you will hear 5 english sentences. you will hear the sentences only once. after you have heard each sentence, translate it into chinese and writ your version in the corresponding space in your anser booklet. now, let's begin with sentence translation with sentence no. 1.
sentence no.1. this might cost a lot, but in the long run you will see the benefits of doing it now.
sentence no.2. we asked the secretary to take charge of the arrangements for the board meeting.
sentence no.3. the manager said, in his opinion, the project had little chance of success.
sentence no.4. police are to interview residents of the village where the missing businessman, tom green, lived. this will mean interviewing up to 7000 people.
sentence no.5. let me introduce mr. peter collins. he is doing some management consultancy work for our company.
Ⅱpassage translation
directions: in this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages. you will hear the passages only once. after you have heard each passage, translate it into chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your answer booklet. you may take notes while you are listening. now, let's begin passage translation with the first passage.
passage 1:
yesterday at 10 o'clock in the morning on the north highway,a lorry overturned. the electronic goods in the lorry spilled onto the road. the driver was injured and was taken to hospital. the accident caused a big traffic jam and it was two hours before the road was finally cleared. it was later reported that the driver had broken both legs.
passage 2:
applying to graduate school is a time-consuming and unpredictable venture. undergraduates must take the required graduate examination and, after deciding where they would like to apply, write to the schools for application forms. they must ask three or four professors to write letters of recommendation and request the university to send off transcripts of their undergraduate records. but, there is no guarantee of acceptance.