英语翻译高级口译-听写题(五)及答案解析.doc

1、英语翻译高级口译-听写题(五)及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSpot Dictation(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、BA/B(总题数：1，分数：50.00)Todays topic is the heather moors of Scotland. Its a sight that is U U 1 /U /Uitself: the heather blooming on the moors U U 2 /U /U. But it is one that is becoming far less common. Rather alarmingly, the

2、moors U U 3 /U /U, and nowadays only U U 4 /U /Uis covered with heather, whereas in the not too distant past, this area was much greater, in the 1940s there was U U 5 /U /Uheather than there is today.Why should any of this matter? Aside from the fact that U U 6 /U /U, does heather have any other val

3、ue? The answer must be an emphatic yes. First of all, U U 7 /U /Uwould be very hard pressed to survive without it. In fact, twenty-one species are U U 8 /U /U. Secondly, the heather moors provide the backdrop for certain sports such as deer stalking, which constitute U U 9 /U /Ufor the rural economy

4、. Thirdly, this small bushy plant features prominently among U U 10 /U /U, and as is the case in many countries today, tourism is an important source of revenue U U 11 /U /U.So, if the heather moors are U U 12 /U /Uto Scotland, why have they been allowed to shrink so drastically? To a certain extent

5、, the damage is due to mismanagement and U U 13 /U /Uon the part of landowners: U U 14 /U /Uis one of the major factors that have contributed to U U 15 /U /Uof the heather moors. On top of that, large tracts have been cleared so that U U 16 /U /U.It is becoming increasingly obvious that something sh

6、ould be done to U U 17 /U /Uas soon as possible. Now, there is no disputing the fact that U U 18 /U /Uover a long period has been one of the main causes of the problem, so there is no reason why U U 19 /U /Uto manage the heather moors properly shouldnt likewise bring positive results. Such programme

7、s have recently got under way in certain areas, although it could be several years before U U 20 /U /U. （分数：50.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_三、BB/B(总题数：1，分数：50.00)The euro was established

8、 10 years ago. On its 10th anniversary, were in the midst of U U 1 /U /U. You may ask. Has the euro, which was controversial when it was established, helped Europe and the world U U 2 /U /U?Thats a really good question, because the euro as you say was not only controversial, it was U U 3 /U /U. The

9、idea of a bunch of countries getting together, pooling their sovereignty to U U 4 /U /Urather than having a currency imposed when they get conquered or something, was very new and still U U 5 /U /Uelsewhere.The short answer is yes. For the euros own members and for the system of the world as a whole

10、, the euro has been a good thing and U U 6 /U /U. Countries in the eurozone, particularly countries like Greece, Italy and Portugal, which would have seen U U 7 /U /Ushoot through the roof and capital flee out of them, have had very little of that as U U 8 /U /U. Their interest rates have U U 9 /U /

11、Ubut nothing like they would have if these countries U U 10 /U /U. By the same token, U U 11 /U /UGermany, France, and so onare suffering less from U U 12 /U /Uof their neighbor countries and their closest trading partners because U U 13 /U /U.On a global perspective, its a little less of U U 14 /U

12、/U. There has certainly been no harm from the euro, and it has been U U 15 /U /U. It probably helps maintain a general sense of U U 16 /U /Uin the world. The reason Im just being a little bit hesitant, and this is the theme of our new book, is that we feel the euro could U U 17 /U /U, both regionall

13、y to help those European countries outside the euro area, particularly in crisis U U 18 /U /U, and globally in terms of backing up and in some ways partnering or even U U 19 /U /Uin global leadership. Thats where we feel U U 20 /U /U. （分数：50.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:

14、_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_英语翻译高级口译-听写题(五)答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSpot Dictation(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、BA/B(总题数：1，分数：50.00)Todays topic is the heather moors of Scotland. Its a sight that is U U 1 /U /Uitself: the heather blooming on the moors

15、U U 2 /U /U. But it is one that is becoming far less common. Rather alarmingly, the moors U U 3 /U /U, and nowadays only U U 4 /U /Uis covered with heather, whereas in the not too distant past, this area was much greater, in the 1940s there was U U 5 /U /Uheather than there is today.Why should any o

16、f this matter? Aside from the fact that U U 6 /U /U, does heather have any other value? The answer must be an emphatic yes. First of all, U U 7 /U /Uwould be very hard pressed to survive without it. In fact, twenty-one species are U U 8 /U /U. Secondly, the heather moors provide the backdrop for cer

17、tain sports such as deer stalking, which constitute U U 9 /U /Ufor the rural economy. Thirdly, this small bushy plant features prominently among U U 10 /U /U, and as is the case in many countries today, tourism is an important source of revenue U U 11 /U /U.So, if the heather moors are U U 12 /U /Ut

18、o Scotland, why have they been allowed to shrink so drastically? To a certain extent, the damage is due to mismanagement and U U 13 /U /Uon the part of landowners: U U 14 /U /Uis one of the major factors that have contributed to U U 15 /U /Uof the heather moors. On top of that, large tracts have bee

19、n cleared so that U U 16 /U /U.It is becoming increasingly obvious that something should be done to U U 17 /U /Uas soon as possible. Now, there is no disputing the fact that U U 18 /U /Uover a long period has been one of the main causes of the problem, so there is no reason why U U 19 /U /Uto manage

20、 the heather moors properly shouldnt likewise bring positive results. Such programmes have recently got under way in certain areas, although it could be several years before U U 20 /U /U. （分数：50.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：a symbol of Scotland）解析：听力原文 Todays topic is the heather moors of Scotland. Its a sight

21、that is a symbol of Scotland itself, the heather blooming on the moors in all its purple glory. But it is one that is becoming far less common. Rather alarmingly, the moors have shrunk drastically, and nowadays only about a tenth of the land is covered with heather, whereas in the not too distant pa

22、st, this area was much greater, in the 1940s there was twenty-five percent more heather than there is today. Why should any of this matter? Aside from the fact that it looks picturesque, does heather have any other value? The answer must be an emphatic yes. First of all, quite a number of rare birds

23、 would be very hard pressed to survive without it. In fact, twenty-one species are associated solely with heather. Secondly, the heather moors provide the backdrop for certain sports such as deer stalking, which constitute an important source of income for the rural economy. Thirdly, this small bush

24、y plant features prominently among the countrys tourist attractions, and as is the case in many countries today, tourism is an important source of revenue for Scotlands economy. So, if the heather moors are of such great value to Scotland, why have they been allowed to shrink so drastically? To a ce

25、rtain extent, the damage is due to mismanagement and a short-sighted attitude on the part of landowners, overgrazing by sheep is one of the major factors that have contributed to the deterioration of the heather moors. On top of that, large tracts have been cleared so that trees could be planted. It

26、 is becoming increasingly obvious that something should be done to halt this decline as soon as possible. Now, there is no disputing the fact that abuse of the land over a long period has been one of the main causes of the problem, so there is no reason why large-scale projects to manage the heather

27、 moors properly shouldnt likewise bring positive results. Such programmes have recently got under way in certain areas, although it could be several years before the results become apparent.填空项 1:_ （正确答案：in all its purple glory）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：have shrunk drastically）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：about a tenth

28、of the land）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：twenty-five percent more）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：it looks picturesque）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：quite a number of rare birds）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：associated solely with heather）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：an important source of income）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：the countrys tourist attractions）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：

29、for Scotlands economy）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：of such great value）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：a short-sighted attitude）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：overgrazing by sheep）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：the deterioration）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：trees could be planted）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：halt this decline）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：abuse of the land）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案

30、：large-scale projects）解析：填空项 1:_ （正确答案：the results become apparent）解析：三、BB/B(总题数：1，分数：50.00)The euro was established 10 years ago. On its 10th anniversary, were in the midst of U U 1 /U /U. You may ask. Has the euro, which was controversial when it was established, helped Europe and the world U U 2

31、/U /U?Thats a really good question, because the euro as you say was not only controversial, it was U U 3 /U /U. The idea of a bunch of countries getting together, pooling their sovereignty to U U 4 /U /Urather than having a currency imposed when they get conquered or something, was very new and stil

32、l U U 5 /U /Uelsewhere.The short answer is yes. For the euros own members and for the system of the world as a whole, the euro has been a good thing and U U 6 /U /U. Countries in the eurozone, particularly countries like Greece, Italy and Portugal, which would have seen U U 7 /U /Ushoot through the

33、roof and capital flee out of them, have had very little of that as U U 8 /U /U. Their interest rates have U U 9 /U /Ubut nothing like they would have if these countries U U 10 /U /U. By the same token, U U 11 /U /UGermany, France, and so onare suffering less from U U 12 /U /Uof their neighbor countr

34、ies and their closest trading partners because U U 13 /U /U.On a global perspective, its a little less of U U 14 /U /U. There has certainly been no harm from the euro, and it has been U U 15 /U /U. It probably helps maintain a general sense of U U 16 /U /Uin the world. The reason Im just being a lit

35、tle bit hesitant, and this is the theme of our new book, is that we feel the euro could U U 17 /U /U, both regionally to help those European countries outside the euro area, particularly in crisis U U 18 /U /U, and globally in terms of backing up and in some ways partnering or even U U 19 /U /Uin gl

36、obal leadership. Thats where we feel U U 20 /U /U. （分数：50.00）填空项 1:_ （正确答案：a global financial crisis）解析：听力原文 The euro was established 10 years ago. On its 10th anniversary, were in the midst of a global financial crisis. You may ask. Has the euro, which was controversial when it was established, hel

37、ped Europe and the world cope with the crisis? Thats a really good question, because the euro as you say was not only controversial, it was totally new territory. The idea of a bunch of countries getting together, pooling their sovereignty to create a new currency rather than having a currency impos

38、ed when they get conquered or something, was very new and still hasnt been replicated elsewhere, The short answer is yes. For the euros own members and for the system of the world as a whole, the euro has been a good thing and has performed very well. Countries in the eurozone, particularly countrie

39、s like Greece, Italy and Portugal, which would have seen their interest rates shoot through the roof and capital flee out of them, have had very little of that as members of the euro area. Their interest rates have gone up somewhat but nothing like they would have if these countries had dropped out.

40、 By the same token, the major economies within EuropeGermany, France, and so onare suffering less from competitive devaluations or depreciations of their neighbor countries and their closest trading partners because theyre in the eurozone. On a global perspective, its a little less of a slam dunk. T

41、here has certainly been no harm from the euro, and it has been a story of relative stability. It probably helps maintain a general sense of price stability in the world. The reason Im just being a little bit hesitant, and this is the theme of our new book, is that we feel the euro could play a much more important role, both regionally to help those European countries outside the euro area, particularly in crisis in Eastern Europe, and globally in terms of backing up and in some ways partnering or even rivaling a bit the dollar in global leadership. Thats where we feel the euro is letting us