1、翻译硕士英语学位 MTI考试天津外国语大学 2013年真题及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Choose the one ans(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.One purpose of the conferences was to foster a dialogue between opposing sides in the arms race, and the speakers often included scientists and government officials in charge of the unclear arms programs i
2、n their own countries.（分数：1.00）A.startB.bring upC.developD.involve2.Modern infomercials usually relied on celebrity endorsement rather than high-pressure salesmen to lent credibility to their products.（分数：1.00）A.mobilityB.trustC.capabilityD.loyalty3.An epidemic of Ebola virus in Africa prompted incr
3、eased awareness of the potential dangers of so-called hot viruses, which cause deadly and virtually untreatable diseases in humans and other animals.（分数：1.00）A.almostB.mostlyC.totallyD.completely4.In Saudi Arabia, a monarchy where conservative Islam prevails and no modified system of law exists, wom
4、en“s mobility is strongly curtailed .（分数：1.00）A.strengthenedB.improvedC.liftedD.reduced5.The contemporary botanical garden has many urgent tasks, the conservation of plant resources being paramount .（分数：1.00）A.tolerableB.deplorableC.extremeD.supreme6.Also of concern was the fact that many consumers
5、lacked sufficient information and awareness to protect themselves in the marketplace and to make knowledgeable buying choices.（分数：1.00）A.diligentB.intelligentC.remarkableD.understandable7.Many countries had already removed the distinction between widows and widowers as regards eligibility for surviv
6、ors“ benefits, and some were extending protection to other single parents.（分数：1.00）A.indicationB.referenceC.differenceD.relationship8.The soft economy did not slow the inexorable growth of TV and radio outlets in the U. S.（分数：1.00）A.impossible to stopB.likely to increaseC.impossible to happenD.unrea
7、sonably low9.Where do comets come from? For years astronomers have postulated a comet storehouse beyond the orbit of Pluto.（分数：1.00）A.simulatedB.assumedC.stimulatedD.assimilated10.A favorably moist rainy season through late July deteriorated during August and September across the eastern Sahel, leav
8、ing below-normal seasonal rainfall amounts in most areas.（分数：1.00）A.courageouslyB.probablyC.advantageouslyD.terribly11.Disagreement continued on ways to meet the undertaking to reduce carbon dioxide emissions given in the UN Convention on Climate Change.（分数：1.00）A.productionB.reproductionC.deduction
9、D.seduction12.Another exceptionally tough trading year for the world airline industry saw passenger numbers rise an average of 5.7% but the profit made per seatthe yielddecline as wild discounting took place in vicious fare wars.（分数：1.00）A.victoriousB.vigorousC.tolerantD.violent13.During the past fe
10、w years archaeologist William Kelso delved into contemporary accounts of the settlement and searched for telltale postholes and palisades in the sandy soil.（分数：1.00）A.descriptionB.accuracyC.acquisitionD.destination14.With advances in xerography and desktop publishing, the fanzines became slicker and
11、 more visually appealing .（分数：1.00）A.movingB.availableC.attractiveD.destructive15.Greenpeace spokes-people attributed the cutbacks to a drop in annual fund-raising.（分数：1.00）A.subjugatedB.allocatedC.safeguardedD.regarded16.In Paris a record 81 international designers unveiled spring/summer collection
12、s, which resulted in fashion confusion.（分数：1.00）A.underlinedB.uncoveredC.undetectedD.presented17.The British newspaper industry continued to consolidate , with larger chains buying smaller ones rather than individual newspapers.（分数：1.00）A.constituteB.strengthenC.contaminateD.lengthen18.The ultimate
13、verdict on welfare reform, however, would not be in for years. In some high-poverty areas, efforts were hampered both by politics and by a lack of jobs and funds for support services.（分数：1.00）A.hinderedB.tamperedC.doubledD.interfered19.Both Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola moved into categories they had pre
14、viously ignored, after seeing their potential cultivated by others. Bottled and canned tea experienced a renaissance .（分数：1.00）A.survivalB.approvalC.disapprovalD.revival20.The other cause of unemployment is deep in the modem structure of the welfare state. This places on the employer a substantial l
15、abor cost in addition to wages, the provision of pension and health benefits in particular but other costs as well.（分数：1.00）A.considerateB.considerableC.subsequentD.successive21.Trends in new product development in the U. S. (largely) mirrored those in Europe, (with) low-fat introduction continuing,
16、 (although) at a (reducing) rate.（分数：1.00）A.largelyB.withC.althoughD.reducing22.The major international auction houses (posted) annual earnings that pointed to a (healthy) art market, though (the one) not as robust as (that of) the frenetic 1980s.（分数：1.00）A.postedB.healthyC.the oneD.that of23.(Like)
17、 a motion picture, which presents (moving) images on a flat surface, a cyberspatial environment would convey realistic (detail) in three dimensions and (to) all five senses.（分数：1.00）A.LikeB.movingC.detailD.to24.The rules laid the foundation for a major (restructuring) in gas pipeline operations by r
18、equiring pipelines to charge (separately) for each of their services and by making them available (on equal basis) to anyone (desiring) to use them.（分数：1.00）A.restructuringB.separatelyC.on equal basisD.desiring25.Dissatisfaction (with) the economic relationships (of) industrialized and less industri
19、alized countries led to proposals (for) environmental (trade-offs).（分数：1.00）A.withB.ofC.forD.trade-offs26.Overall, the question of treatment was (unlikely) to be settled quickly. There was no doubt (that) some stones, especially sapphires (from) Montana, (were permanent improved) by heating.（分数：1.00
20、）A.unlikelyB.thatC.fromD.were permanent improved27.In China discoveries (from) more than 100 sites (along with) the Yangtze River showed that rice (cultivation) began 11,500 years ago (rather than) 8,000.（分数：1.00）A.fromB.along withC.cultivationD.rather than28.Demand (of) new equipment rose (as) busi
21、ness improved. Unlike Airbus, Boeing had already been operating (at full capacity) and could not immediately (meet demand).（分数：1.00）A.ofB.asC.at full capacityD.meet demand29.The strong U. S. dollar continued to attract North American visitors to (overseas) destinations, (while) the long-delayed Japa
22、nese economic recovery and setbacks in Southeast Asian economies (caused) the Asia-Pacific region to (under-perform).（分数：1.00）A.overseasB.whileC.causedD.under-perform30.Curriculum reforms in India took a more (nationalistic) turn (as) a (growing) number of foundation-sponsored private schools supple
23、mented the government syllabus (by) studies of Indian culture, music, philosophy, and Sanskrit language.（分数：1.00）A.nationalisticB.asC.growingD.byFor common gifts, necessity makes pertinence and beauty every day, and one is glad when an imperative leaves him no option: since if the man at the door ha
24、s no shoes, you have not to consider whether you could procure him a paint-box. And it is always pleasing to see a man eat bread, or drink water, in the house or out of doors, so it is always a great satisfaction to supply these first wants. Necessity does everything well. In our condition or univer
25、sal dependence it seem heroic to let the petitioner be the judge of his necessity, and to give all that is asked, though at great inconvenience. If it be a fantastic desire, it is better to leave to others the office of punishing him. I can think of many parts I should prefer playing to that of the
26、Furies(复仇三女神). Next to things of necessity, the rule for a gift, which one of my friends prescribed, is that we might convey to some person that which properly belonged to his character, and was easily associated with him in thought. But our tokens of compliment and love are for the most part barbar
27、ous. Rings and other jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only gift is a portion of yourself. You must bleed for me. Therefore the poet brings him poem; the shepherd, his lamb; the farmer, corn; the miner, a gem; the sailor, coral and shells; the girl, a handkerchief of her own sewing.
28、 This is right and pleasing, for it restores society in so far to the primary basis, when a man“s biography is conveyed in his gift, and every man“s wealth is an index of his merit. But it is a cold lifeless business when you go to the shops to buy me something which does not represent your life and
29、 talent, but a goldsmith“s. This is fit for kings, and rich men who represent kings, and a false state of property, to make presents of gold and silver stuffs, as a kind of symbolical sin-offering, or payment of blackmail.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the author, what is the best gift to the man at the
30、 door who has no shoes?（分数：2.00）A.a paint-boxB.flowersC.foodstuffD.shoes(2).Among the following behaviors, which may be not treated as being heroic when we are faced with the petitioner?（分数：2.00）A.To fulfill his primary needs when you are not available for those requirementsB.To grant him whatever i
31、s requestedC.Always being pleasing to supply his first wantsD.To let him have a fantastic desire(3).Does the author agree to play the role of the Furies when someone has an unattainable desire?（分数：2.00）A.Yes, he doesB.NoC.He has no idea about thatD.It depends on the situation the author is involved
32、in(4).The italicized word “apologies“ refer to _.（分数：2.00）A.an expression of regretB.defenseC.a poor exampleD.equivalent(5).According to the rule for a gift, what should a painter bring as a gift?（分数：2.00）A.his painting brushB.his paint-boxC.his pictureD.his paint bucketBeing told I would be expecte
33、d to talk here, I inquired what sort of a talk I ought to make. They said it should be something suitable to youth something didactic, instructive, or something in the nature of good advice. Very well, I have a few things in my mind which I have often longed to say for the instruction of the young;
34、for it is in one“s tender early years that such things will best take root and be most enduring and most valuable. First, then, I will say to you, my young friends and I say it beseechinglyAlways obey your parents, when they are present. This is the best policy in the long run, because if you don“t
35、they will make you. Most parents think they know better than you do, and you can generally make more by humoring that superstition than you can by acting on your own better judgment. Be respectful to your superiors, if you have any, also to strangers, and sometimes to others. If a person offends you
36、, and you are in doubt as to whether it was intentional or not, do not resort to extreme measures; simply watch your chance and hit him with a brick. That will be sufficient. If you shall find that he had not intended any offense, come out frankly and confess yourself in the wrong when you struck hi
37、m; acknowledge it like a man and say you didn“t mean to. Yes, always avoid violence; in this age of charity and kindliness, the time has gone by for such things. Leave dynamite to the low and unrefined .（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, why do people have to listen to some instructive advice w
38、hen they were young?（分数：2.00）A.Because these advice are given by the elderly who have plenty of experienceB.Because these didactic advice are suitable to youthC.Because they should always obey the elderlyD.Because the youth would retain the impressive words and never treat them with obliviousness(2)
39、.What is the author“s suggestion concerning the parents“ words?（分数：2.00）A.Their words are merely superstitionB.Their words may help you accomplish more in your lifeC.Their words could prevent you from making your own judgmentD.Their words may offend you(3).The italicized word “humoring“ means _.（分数：
40、2.00）A.putting into a good moodB.making concessions toC.entertainingD.having the power to evoke laughter(4).Among the following kinds of response, which is not the proper behaviour when you are offended by others?（分数：2.00）A.To grasp a proper chance and make a counterattackB.To decide whether the off
41、ender“s behavior is performed with purpose or notC.Always being reluctant to strike backD.To resort to a furious return for the offense(5).The italicized term “the low and unrefined“ means _.（分数：2.00）A.the lower classB.the barbarianC.people lacking cultivationD.the poorMost gulls don“t bother to lea
42、rn more than the simplest facts of flights how to get from shore to food and back again. For most gulls, it is not flying that matter, but eating. For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight: More than anything else, Jonathan Livingston Seagull loved to fly. This kind of think
43、ing, he found, is not the way to make oneself popular with other birds. Even his parents were dismayed as Jonathan spent whole days alone, making hundreds of low-level glides, experimenting. “Why, Jon, why?“ his mother asked. “Why is it so hard to be like the rest of the flock, Jon? Why can“t you le
44、ave low flying to the pelicans (鹈鹕), the albatross (信天翁)? Why don“t you eat? Son, you“re bone and feathers!“ “I don“t mind being bone and feathers, mom. I just want to know what I can do in the air and what I can“t, that“s all. I just want to know.“ “See here, Jonathan,“ said his father, not unkindl
45、y. “Winter isn“t far away. Boats will be few, and surface fish will be swimming deep. If you must study, then study food, and how to get it. This flying business is all very well, but you can“t eat a glide. You know. Don“t you forget that the reasons you fly is to eat. “ Jonathan nodded obediently.
46、For the next few days he tried to behave like the other gulls: he really tried, screeching and fighting with the flock around the piers(码头) and fishing boats, diving on scraps of fish and bread. But he couldn“t make it work. It“s all so pointless, he thought, deliberately, dropping a hard-won anchov
47、y (鳀类鱼) to a hungry old gull chasing him. “I could be spending all this time learning to fly. There“s so much to learn!“ . “Why aren“t there more of us here? Why, where I came from there were.“ “.thousands and thousands of gulls. I know.“ Sullivan shook his head. “The only answer I can see, Jonathan
48、, is that you are pretty well a one-in-a-million bird. Most of us came along ever so slowly. We went from one world into another that was almost exactly like it, forgetting right away where we had come from not caring where we were headed, living for the moment. Do you have any idea how many lives w
49、e must have gone through before we even got the first idea that there is more to life than eating, or fighting, or power in the flock? A thousand lives, Jon, ten thousand! And then another hundred lives until we began to learn that there is such a thing as perfection, and another hundred again to get the idea that our purpose for living is to find that perfection and show it forth “（分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following choices is not the difference between most seagulls and Jonathan Livingston Seagull?（分数：2.00）A.Most seagulls just learned how to get food through flightB.J
