翻译三级笔译综合能力-25及答案解析.doc

1、翻译三级笔译综合能力-25 及答案解析(总分：119.10，做题时间：90 分钟)一、 Vocabulary and Gra(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part 1 Vocabulary Se(总题数：20，分数：16.50)1.The shipping clerks must know which orders _.A. take priority B. for waitC. are paid for D. require little attention（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.2.Mike and I really did _ Leigh how to play the l

2、ost game.A. demonstrate B. showC. manifest D. display（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.3.He tried very hard to _ the authorities of his capabilities and loyalty, only to find that the more he tried, the less they believed him.A. tell B. showC. convince D. encourage（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.4.The trouble is that not many stud

3、ents really know how to make use of their _ time to its bestA. benefit B. advantage C. value D. profit（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.5.It demands artistic skill for a manager to _ disputes among his employees.A. rectify B. rebuke C. negotiate D. reconcile（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.6.One reason for the successes of Asian im

4、migrants in the U.S. is that they have taken great_ to educate their children.A. efforts B. pains C. attempts D. endeavours（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.7.Customers may also be permitted to _ their current accounts for a short period in anticipation of a credit item coming in.A. overextend B. overdraw C. overval

5、ue D. overpay（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.8.Without the friction between their feet and the ground, people would _ be able to walk.A. in no time B. by all means C. in no way D. on any account（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.9.As our eyes ranged over the broad shoulders of the mountain, the conception of its _ grew upon us.A. m

6、ultitude B. gratitude C. latitude D. magnitude（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.10.The traffic was entirely, _ because of a series of traffic accidents on the road.A. crippled B. overthrown C. disabled D. insulated（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.11.The shortage of rainfall this summer in the region is sure to cause _ of vegetables

7、 for the food market.A. scarcity B. varietyC. rarity D. validity（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.12.I bought a new sweater in a newly-open clothes-market. But what a pity it was that the sweater _when I washed it. A shrank B contracted C shortened D condensed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.13.Some philosophers insist that one way

8、 to _ knowledge is through an empirical approach.A. disseminate B. classify C. test D. acquire（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.14.“Do you want to see my drivers license or my passport? Oh, _ . “A. either does well B. either one will doC. each one is good D. each will be fine（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.15.The students are attr

9、acted by the _ of the snow-covered mountains when they look out of the train.A. notability B. nobility C. majesty D. visibility（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.16.Today well discuss proposals _ the improvement of quality. All other proposals will be left to the next meeting.A. similar to B. relevant to C. familiar

10、with D. regarded as（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.17._ of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with the inspiration for two of his most popular novels.A. Remembering B. MemoriesC. It was the memories D. He remembered（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.18.While Maggie, a white-collar worker, was at home afte

11、r work, she _ doing something to doing nothing.A. liked B. favoredC. tended D. preferred（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.19.The article gives us a summary of the situation in the first part and then discusses it _.A. at issue B. at lengthC. at random D. at large（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.20.It is well-known that the retired

12、workers in our country are _ free medical care.A. entitled to B. involved in C. associated with D. assigned to（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.三、Part 2 Vocabulary Re(总题数：15，分数：12.00)21.The artist captured the girls personality in his photograph.A. distorted B. caughtC. masked D. flattered（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.22.The sen

13、ator agreed that his support of the measure would jeopardize his chances for reelection.A. benefit B. endanger C. hinder D. disturb（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.23.In the deserted factory several huge machines were left to rust and decay.A. inaugurate B. disintegrate C. accelerate D. disseminate（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.

14、24.Scientific evidence from different disciplines demonstrates that in most humans the left hemisphere of the brain controls language.A. groups of followers B. yearsC. countries D. fields of study（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.25.Hague was elected as the Conservative Party leader partly because of his ambiguous v

15、iews on Britains position in relation to its partners in the European Union.A. ambitious B. obscure C. appalling D. indifferent（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.26.The jurors came to a deadlock in the defendants trial for murder.A. a decision of guilty B. a decision to punish by electrocutionC. an impasse D. an unus

16、ual verdict（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.27.It is important for families to observe their traditions even as their children get older.A. notice B. watch C. celebrate D. follow（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.28.A corps of so-called barefoot doctors are trained in hygiene, preventive medicine, acupuncture, and routine treatment

17、of common diseases.A. nutrition B. sanitation C. nursery D. welfare（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.29.In spite of a problem with the faulty equipment, some very useful work was accomplished.A. imperfect B. temporary C. emergency D. reinstalled（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.30.Humanists argue that human history is marked by a co

18、ntinuous conflict between scientific and technological ingenuity and the demands of the spirit.A. noted by B. conformed withC. certified by D. characterized by（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.31.Many of his colleagues eventually agreed that Einsteins theory was tenable.A. tenuous B. warrantableC. redundant D. toler

19、able（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.32.She embellished the simple dress with colorful embroidery.A. made B. decoratedC. sewed D. improved（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.33.In general, the British people belong to one of the more affluent countries of Europe and enjoy a high standard of living compared to the rest of the world.A.

20、 plentiful B. powerful C. friendly D. wealthy（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.34.Admiral Cervera knew he was being ordered to certain destruction but felt compelled to obey. He chose the morning of July 3 for a gallant escape attempt.A. daring B. futile C. critical D. fruitful（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.35.There is no alterna

21、tive, the president must approve the bill if Congress passes it.A. chance of agreement B. doubtC. other choice D. mistake（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.四、Part 3 Correcting Gr(总题数：15，分数：9.50)36.Machines that use hydraulic pressure including elevators, dentist chairs, and automobile brakes.A. exclude B. excludingC.

22、 include D. are included（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.37.I can still vividly remember to pick our steps in the mountain down the deep valley on my 21 st birthday.A. picking, in the mountains B. picking . on the mountainC. having picked . from the mountains D. picking . from the mountains（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.38.The v

23、ery real and far reaching implications inherent in the current changes being experienced by government spaceports, with terms of their effect upon the whole international space community, are also highlighted.A. for terms of B. as terms of C. in terms of D. from terms of（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.39.Some of t

24、he low-end made-in-China mechanical-electronic products are not selling well in export market as compared with what are termed as high-end ones.A. on export market B. in exporting marketC. in exported market D. in the export market（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.40.There are many different ways of comparing the ec

25、onomy of one nation with those of another.A. that B. this C. what D. which（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.41.The teachers want to take away with the cheating in examinations in their school.A. do away with B. put away withC. get away with D. turn away with（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.42.Having finished lunch, the case was dis

26、cussed.A. they discussed the case B. they had discussed the caseC. the case was discussed D. the case had been discussed（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.43.We dont plan to go to the concert, and so they dont.A. so do they B. they dont tooC. neither dont they D. they dont either（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.44.I knew nothing of

27、the motives behind his recent move, and I dont know either the person to put him up to the action.A. nor did I know. who B. not did I know. thatC. nor do I know. that D. either did I know. who（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.45.Of course, there have been times, as a young man, when I got tired from study and devote

28、d my time to playing.A. tired of B. got tired ofC. tired up D. used to tire of（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.46.The hands on this clock are lubricate so that it can be seen in the dark.A. luminous B. luminaryC. lugubrious D. lubricable（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.47.He didnt to return earlier than 3 oclock.A. was not expecte

29、d B. did not expectC. was expected not D. was not expecting（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.48.It will be emphasized that commercial space operations are inherently complex, longterm, capital-hungry, and set by a variety of risks.A. beset by B. inset by C. preset by D. reset by（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.49.These data will be

30、 of considerable use for identifying and analyzing environmental degradation, and than crafting workable solutions.A. / B. fromC. with D. to（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.50.“But youll be able to come, wont you? Yes, I think such. “A. that B. it C. so D. this（分数：0.50）A.B.C.D.五、 Reading Comprehens(总题数：4，分数：31.10)C

31、omputer programmer David Jones earns 35,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he cannot find a bank prepared to let him have a check card. Instead, he has been told to wait another two years, until he is 18.The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool, where the problem of most young p

32、eople of his age is finding a job. Davids firm releases two new games for the expanding home computer market each month.But Davids biggest headache is what to do with his money. Despite his salary, earned by inventing new programs within fight schedules, with bonus payments and profit-sharing, he ca

33、nnot drive a car, take out a mortgage, or obtain credit cards.He lives with his parents in their council house in Liverpool, where his father is a bus driver. His company has to pay 150 a month in taxi fares to get him the five miles to work and back every day because David cannot drive.David got hi

34、s job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago, a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs,“ he said. “I suppose 35,000 sounds a lot but actually thats be

35、ing pessimistic. I hope it will come to more than that this year.“ He spends some of his money on records and clothes, and gives his mother 20 a week. But most of his spare time is spent working.“Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school,“ he said. “But I had been studying it in

36、 books and magazines for four years in my spare time. I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school. Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway.“ David added, “I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement is a possibility. You never know when the ma

37、rket might disappear./（分数：5.00）(1).Why is David different from other young people of his age?A. He earns an extremely high salary. B. He is employed.C. He does not go out much. D. He lives at home with his parents.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).Davids greatest problem is _.A. making the banks treat him as an

38、adult B. inventing computer gamesC. spending his salary D. learning to drive（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).He was employed by the company because _.A. he had worked in a computer shopB. he had written some computer programsC. he works very hardD. he had learned to use computers at school（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).H

39、e left school after taking 0-levels because _.A. he did not enjoy schoolB. he wanted to work with computers and staying at school did not help himC. he was afraid of getting too old to start computingD. he wanted to earn a lot of money（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Why does David think he might retire early?A

40、 You have to be young to write computer programs.B. He wants to stop working when he is a millionaire.C. He thinks computer games might not always sell so well.D. He thinks his firm might go bankrupt.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.There has been much speculation about the origin of baseball. In 1907 a special co

41、mmission decided that the modern game was invented by Abner Doubleday in 1839. One hundred years later the National Baseball Museum was opened to honor Doubleday. Historians, however, disagree about the origin of baseball. Some say that baseball comes from bat-and-ball games of ancient times. It is

42、a matter of record that in the 1700s English boys played a game they called “baseball“. Americans have played a kind of baseball since about 1800. At first tile American game had different rules and different names in various parts of the country “town ball“. “rounders“, or “one old cat“. Youngsters

43、 today still play some of these simplified forms of the game.Baseball did not receive a standard set of rules until 1845, when Alexander Cartwright organized the Knicker-bocker Baseball Club of New York City. The rules Cartwright set up for his nine-player team were widely adopted by other clubs and

44、 formed the basis of modem baseball. The game was played on a “diamond“ infield with the bases 90 feet apart. The first team to score 21 runs was declared the winner. By 1858 the National Association of Baseball Players was formed with 25 amateur teams. The Cincinnati Red Stockings began to pay play

45、ers in 1869.（分数：6.00）(1).Which of the following is true about the origins of baseball?A. Historians agree that baseball was invented by Abner Doubleday.B. Baseball, as played in the early 19th century, differed very little from todays game.C. As early as the 1700s, English boys played a game called

46、baseball“.D. The first standard set of baseball rules was established at the turn of the century（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What was the first professional baseball team called?A. New York Knickerbockers. B. Milwaukee Braves.C. Cincinnati Red Stockings. D. Brooklyn Dodgers.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Who first g

47、ave baseball a standard set of rules?A. Abner Doubleday. B. Alexander Cartwfight.C. Albert Spalding. D. Babe Ruth.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Which of the following was NOT a predecessor of baseball?A. Rounders. B. Town ball.C. Cricket. D. One old cat.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The tone of the passage is _.A. pe

48、rsuasive B. informativeC. biased D. argumentative（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.(6).The passage implies that until 1869, baseball was played for all of the following reasons EXCEPT _.A. exercise B. leisureC. profit D. socializing（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.Are you interested in seeing the beautiful fall foliage of New Engla

49、nd but tired of traffic jams and overbooked hotels? Then this year forget the crowds in New England and see the beautiful colors of autumn in the Catskills.These rugged mountains in New York State, just 90 miles northwest of New York City, are famous for the legendary tales of Rip Van Winkle, and more recently for the summer hotels mat sprang up in the region during the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Families trying to escape the heat of New Y