上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题1-(2)及答案解析.doc

1、上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题 1-(2)及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、听写填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)My topic for today“s lecture is communication, culture and work. When most people use the word culture, they think of people from different 1 . National cultures certainly do exist and they play an important role in shaping the

2、 way 2 . But there are other dimensions of culture too. Within a nation, 3 can exert a powerful influence on communication. New Yorkers and Alaskans may find one another“s styles of behaving 4 that they might as well be from different countries. Race and ethnicity can also 5 . So can age, the custom

3、s, values and attitudes of a twenty-year-old girl may 6 from those of her parents who were raised in the 7 or her grandparents who lived through 8 and World War . Still, other differences can create distinctive cultures. Gender, sexual orientation, 9 religion and socio-economic background are just a

4、 few. All of these factors lead to a 10 of culture as a set of values, beliefs, norms, customs, rules and codes that lead people to define themselves as 11 giving them a sense of commonality. It“s important to realize that culture is learned, 12 . A Korean-born infant adopted soon after her birth by

5、 American parents and raised in the United States will 13 differently than his or her cousins who grew up in Seoul. An African American who 14 in the inner city will view the world differently than he or she would if raised 15 or in a country like France where 16 has different significance than it d

6、oes in the United States. The 17 we learn as part of our cultural conditioning shape the way we 18 and the way we interact with one another. In short, culture has such an 19 on communication that famous anthropologist Edward Hall once remarked, “ 20 communication and communication is culture. “（分数：2

7、0.00）二、句子判断(总题数：2，分数：15.00)（分数：7.50）A.You need to go to Brazil to do a translation course.B.Your Portuguese is not good enough for translating this contract.C.Our new secretary can type the contract in Portuguese for you.D.The secretary might be able to help you with the translation.A.Luckily, I hav

8、e accepted the job offer.B.I think you should accept the job offer.C.I“m very glad you accepted the job offer.D.I“m sure you can find a job in a smaller city.A.Dr. Madison is absent from the conference.B.Dr. Madison is an expert on economics.C.Dr. Madison will present our view of global economy.D.Dr

9、 Madison will preside over the conference this afternoon.A.There are vacancies for 18 more club members in the team.B.There are training courses in the bungee-jumping club.C.There are pre-requisites for participating in the sport.D.There are bungee-jumping sports clubs all over the country.A.Only a

10、 third of the business firms can survive more than 5 years.B.Currently, two thirds of the business firms will collapse in their first year.C.If you have the correct information, starting a new business is easy.D.You must have a two-third majority consent to start a branch office.（分数：7.50）A.Evidence

11、shows that wild animals can transmit virus to man.B.Scientists report the extinction of some endangered wild animals.C.Men and women cannot protect themselves from the attack of virus.D.Hunting or eating animals will not bring the risk of being infected by virus.A.It is not enough to learn a foreign

12、 language for 3 years.B.It requires time and effort to master a foreign language.C.A child can learn a foreign language better if her mother is around.D.A child can learn a foreign language faster than an adult.A.Our enrollment fee is only 30 pence if you have your own photos.B.Our students pay only

13、 30 pounds for their photocopying course.C.Our students enjoy free services except for photocopying.D.Our college is the best in the country for its photocopying course.A.I don“t think our sales figures in LA are good enough.B.I cannot appoint Mrs Colman to the post since she was born there.C.I beli

14、eve Mrs Colman can easily be connected as she is now living in L.D.I recommend that Mrs Colman be in charge of our office in L.A.160 miles.B.200 miles.C.320 miles.D.400 miles.三、对话段落(总题数：5，分数：40.00)（分数：8.00）A.They like to show off.B.They put work first.C.They are depressed.D.They are old-fashioned.A.

15、She runs very fast.B.She often goes out at night.C.She studies well at school.D.She lives on her own.A.Make a phone call home on his arrival.B.Take the medicine as soon as he arrives.C.Throw away all the drugs on his arrival.D.Shut himself up in case he gets sick.A.They should worry about him.B.They

16、 should trust him.C.They should give him more free time.D.They should care more about him.（分数：8.00）A.To predict an Earthquake.B.To prevent an Earthquake.C.To reduce the damage by an Earthquake.D.To report the occurrence of an Earthquake.A.To support the bronze ball inside the vessel.B.To respond to

17、light tremors of the Earth.C.To open the mouth of the frog sculpture.D.To attach the bars to the dragon heads outside.A.A major Earthquake took place somewhere northwest of the capital.B.An instrument that could record the occurrence of an Earthquake was invented.C.The invention of the seismoscope w

18、as approved by the central government.D.The Earthquake damaged more than 400 houses in the capital city.A.By surveying on the Earth surface changes.B.By recording the flog“s movement in the field.C.By messengers on horseback.D.By the astronomer observing the night sky.（分数：8.00）A.Working night shifts

19、 to make money.B.Taking final examinations.C.Visiting the United States.D.Consulting a tourist agent.A.He is engaged in a part-time job.B.He likes the weather in England.C.It will be more interesting.D.It will cost him less money.A.In the student centre.B.In a travel agency.C.In the classroom.D.In t

20、he dining-hall.A.Take a part-time job in England.B.Go to the States with the man.C.Discuss the plan with her parents.D.Ask her parents to pay for her trip home.（分数：8.00）A.It is a necessary part of life.B.It is a time of pressure and stress.C.It is a carefree period of life.D.It is much shorter than

21、it used to be.A.Family problems.B.Excellence in sports.C.Self-esteem.D.Acceptance by parents.A.Those that used to be meant for adults only.B.Those that divides childhood and adulthood.C.Those that are only related to information technology.D.Those that can help reduce the level of stress.A.Children“

22、s games.B.Living standard.C.Language lessons.D.Sports performance.（分数：8.00）A.Rather attractive.B.Fairly significant.C.Very formal.D.Quite reasonable.A.The man has always been a valuable employee.B.The man has often been late for work after lunch.C.The man has been addicted to alcohol while running e

23、rrands.D.The man has been engaging in work-related activities.A.Making an appointment to see the manager.B.Attending a warning session.C.Having soft drinks over lunch.D.Consulting a specialist.A.Alcohol drinking during working hours is strictly forbidden.B.Anyone who drinks beer on the job will be d

24、ismissed immediately.C.A warning Session will be conducted if an employee is late for work.D.Anyone who is late for work must go and see a professional counselor.四、句子听译(总题数：1，分数：15.00)（分数：15.00）_五、段落听译(总题数：2，分数：10.00)1.（分数：5.00）_2.（分数：5.00）_上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题 1-(2)答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、听写填空(总题

25、数：1，分数：20.00)My topic for today“s lecture is communication, culture and work. When most people use the word culture, they think of people from different 1 . National cultures certainly do exist and they play an important role in shaping the way 2 . But there are other dimensions of culture too. With

26、in a nation, 3 can exert a powerful influence on communication. New Yorkers and Alaskans may find one another“s styles of behaving 4 that they might as well be from different countries. Race and ethnicity can also 5 . So can age, the customs, values and attitudes of a twenty-year-old girl may 6 from

27、 those of her parents who were raised in the 7 or her grandparents who lived through 8 and World War . Still, other differences can create distinctive cultures. Gender, sexual orientation, 9 religion and socio-economic background are just a few. All of these factors lead to a 10 of culture as a set

28、of values, beliefs, norms, customs, rules and codes that lead people to define themselves as 11 giving them a sense of commonality. It“s important to realize that culture is learned, 12 . A Korean-born infant adopted soon after her birth by American parents and raised in the United States will 13 di

29、fferently than his or her cousins who grew up in Seoul. An African American who 14 in the inner city will view the world differently than he or she would if raised 15 or in a country like France where 16 has different significance than it does in the United States. The 17 we learn as part of our cul

30、tural conditioning shape the way we 18 and the way we interact with one another. In short, culture has such an 19 on communication that famous anthropologist Edward Hall once remarked, “ 20 communication and communication is culture. “（分数：20.00）解析：national backgrounds解析：people communicate解析：regional

31、 differences解析：so different解析：shape behavior解析：vary radically解析：1960s解析：the Great Depression解析：physical disabilities解析：definition解析：a distinct group解析：not innate解析：think and act解析：grew up解析：in the suburbs解析：African heritage解析：norms and values解析：view the world解析：overwhelming influence解析：culture is二、句

32、子判断(总题数：2，分数：15.00)（分数：7.50）A.You need to go to Brazil to do a translation course.B.Your Portuguese is not good enough for translating this contract.C.Our new secretary can type the contract in Portuguese for you.D.The secretary might be able to help you with the translation. 解析：听力原文 Are you looking

33、 for someone who can translate this contract into Portuguese? What about our new secretary, I hear she had stayed in Brazil for several years.A.Luckily, I have accepted the job offer.B.I think you should accept the job offer. C.I“m very glad you accepted the job offer.D.I“m sure you can find a job i

34、n a smaller city.解析：听力原文 Finding employment is not easy these days even in big cities. If I were you, I would be delighted with such a job offer.A.Dr. Madison is absent from the conference.B.Dr. Madison is an expert on economics. C.Dr. Madison will present our view of global economy.D.Dr. Madison wi

35、ll preside over the conference this afternoon.解析：听力原文 Also present at the conference is Dr. Madison, who will join our discussion this afternoon to give an expert view on the current situation of global economy.A.There are vacancies for 18 more club members in the team.B.There are training courses i

36、n the bungee-jumping club.C.There are pre-requisites for participating in the sport. D.There are bungee-jumping sports clubs all over the country.解析：听力原文 If you intend to try bungee jumping, most countries require that you be over the age of 18, and join a bungee jumping club, or be properly instruc

37、ted for the sport.A.Only a third of the business firms can survive more than 5 years. B.Currently, two thirds of the business firms will collapse in their first year.C.If you have the correct information, starting a new business is easy.D.You must have a two-third majority consent to start a branch

38、office.解析：听力原文 Keeping a business firm running is far more difficult than starting it. According to current statistics, two thirds of new business firms will fail in the first five years.（分数：7.50）A.Evidence shows that wild animals can transmit virus to man. B.Scientists report the extinction of some

39、 endangered wild animals.C.Men and women cannot protect themselves from the attack of virus.D.Hunting or eating animals will not bring the risk of being infected by virus.解析：听力原文 Scientists report that hunting or eating wild animals not only destroy the balance of nature, but also run the risk of be

40、ing infected by virus from animals.A.It is not enough to learn a foreign language for 3 years.B.It requires time and effort to master a foreign language. C.A child can learn a foreign language better if her mother is around.D.A child can learn a foreign language faster than an adult.解析：听力原文 We can n

41、ever learn a foreign language in the same way as we acquire our first. For even a 3-year-old child can have thousands of hours of contact with his mother tongue.A.Our enrollment fee is only 30 pence if you have your own photos.B.Our students pay only 30 pounds for their photocopying course.C.Our stu

42、dents enjoy free services except for photocopying. D.Our college is the best in the country for its photocopying course.解析：听力原文 Once you enroll in full or part-time courses at this college, our services are all free of charge, except that you pay 30 pence a copy for any photo copying made here.A.I d

43、on“t think our sales figures in LA are good enough.B.I cannot appoint Mrs Colman to the post since she was born there.C.I believe Mrs Colman can easily be connected as she is now living in L.D.I recommend that Mrs Colman be in charge of our office in L. 解析：听力原文 If you have yet to appoint a new sales

44、 manager in charge of our L.A. office, Mrs Coleman was born there and has good connections.A.160 miles.B.200 miles.C.320 miles. D.400 miles.解析：听力原文 Suppose the gasoline tank of your car holds 20 gallons and you average 16 miles to the gallon, how far can you drive on a tank full of gasoline?三、对话段落(总

45、题数：5，分数：40.00)（分数：8.00）A.They like to show off.B.They put work first.C.They are depressed.D.They are old-fashioned. 解析：听力原文 M: Hey Mary, you look depressed. Is everything OK? W: It“s my parents. They are not easy to put up with. They are so old fashioned and they never let me do anything. I go out a

46、t night only once in a while, and when I do, I have to be back by 10:00. What should I do? M: Have you tried to talk to them? W: They never have any time for me. My dad“s work comes first, and my mum only sits down with me when she wants to show me off to her friends: “Mary gets straight A“s, and sh

47、e made basketball team this year!“ Er, I want to move out and live on my own! M: Well, I get along with my parents, but we don“t agree all the time. They worry too much about me. If I“m going away, it“s always: “don“t forget to call as soon as you arrive!“, “take this medicine with you in case you get sick“, “you must stay away from drugs. “ They know I“m not into that. They should trust me. W: I guess parents are all the same. What does the woman think of her parents?A.She runs very fast.B.She often goes out at night.C.She stud