1、上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试模拟 3 及答案解析(总分：250.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、SECTION 1: LISTENING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、A: Spot Dictation(总题数：1，分数：30.00)Think golf is 1 game? Think again. Researchers including Debbie Crews of Arizona State University and John Milton of the University of Chicago have been studying patterns of brain act
2、ivation in golfers. Their conclusion: the better the golfer, the 2 he shows in the seconds before he 3 . Crews, a 4 who studies putting, has found that a 5 between amateurs and professionals lies in the 6 , the seat of logic, analysis, 7 and the kinds of thoughts. Professionals, once 8 how to make a
3、 shot, follow an 9 that renders conscious thought unnecessary. When Milton asked some LPGA golfers what they thought about just before 10 , they answered: nothing. He 11 a half-dozen pros and an equal number of amateurs and had them imagine making a specific shot while 12 in a functional MRI machine
4、. The amateurs showed far more total brain activation 13 of the brain. In particular, amateurs activated the basal gangliainvolved in learning motor functionsand the basal forebrain and amygdale, responsible for, 14 , emotions. Some of his 15 worried about hitting the ball into the water, which was
5、curious, because he hadn“t even 16 in describing the imaginary shot to them. Milton is trying to 17 to stroke and other rehabilitation patients who have to 18 like walking; he recommends putting more 19 and improving mental focus. In many 20 , it seems, half the game really is 90 percent mental. （分数
6、：30.00）三、B: Listening Compreh(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Statements(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.00）A.With the development of science and technology, we often don“t need to pay for health care until the bill comes.B.With the development of science and technology, health care is usually not painful, but it has become m
7、ore expensive.C.With the development of science and technology, health care is usually free of charge.D.With the development of science and technology, health care has become more and more convenient.A.In fact, many more clone babies have been born.B.The clone technology has already been applied on
8、human beings.C.The report that some newborn babies have been cloned is exaggerated.D.No cloned babies have actually been born.A.In Japan, most people have a lifetime job with the same company.B.In Japan, government always promises to give people a lifetime job.C.In Japan, as in other countries, it i
9、s almost impossible to have a very stable job nowadays.D.In Japan, it is a tradition for a person to work in the same company all his life.A.The Expo 86 held in Canada was a great success.B.The Expo 86 held in Switzerland attracted people from all over the world.C.The Expo 86 held in Canada was so o
10、ut of date that the world didn“t like it.D.The Expo 86 held in Switzerland was about the space age.A.In the beauty contest, a girl called Jaguar became the beauty queen.B.Jaguar is a very eye-catching car.C.The crown has been rolled off by a person called Jaguar.D.A “Jaguar“ looks more beautiful tha
11、n a “Crown“.（分数：5.00）A.My cousin called because they met something strange at the beach and needed a lift.B.A stranger didn“t give my cousin a lift at the beach.C.My cousin is now stuck in a lift near the beach.D.My cousin is at the beach now because he couldn“t get a lift.A.I wouldn“t buy the ridic
12、ulous story about Jim.B.I don“t think the rumor is incredible.C.The rumor about Jim is believable.D.I wouldn“t give Jim any credibility because of the rumor.A.In my opinion, if she stays up tonight, she“ll have better performance in the exam tomorrow.B.In my opinion, after a night“s study, she“ll un
13、derstand better and feel fresh.C.In my opinion, it“s better for her to sleep than not to sleep if she wants to have a clear mind.D.She and I have the same opinion.A.Sometimes young people come up with good ideas but they don“t really understand how good these ideas are.B.Young people sometimes have
14、good intention and perseverance.C.Young people sometimes don“t know what they really want even if they are ambitious.D.Completing a good idea is not as easy as putting up a good idea, especially for young people.A.I don“t want to ask Ruth for help. I don“t trust her.B.I don“t want to hang Ruth. Mayb
15、e she can help.C.I can“t calm down because my company has gone bankrupt.D.I“m really worded about my company.五、Talks and Conversati(总题数：5，分数：20.00)Questions 11-14 （分数：4.00）A.They complain a lot.B.They“re satisfied.C.They don“t care.D.They are not satisfied.A.If the caregiver is loving.B.How many car
16、egivers there are.C.How the caregiver takes care of naughty children.D.The cost of the day care.A.Because babies are still being breastfed during the beginning 4 months.B.Because leaving mothers too early isn“t good for babies brain and emotional development.C.Because babies are too young to get use
17、d to the life in the day cares.D.Because babies need to talk to their parents but not the caregivers when they are very young.A.One caregiver for eight 4-or-5-year-olds is enough.B.The most important thing parents can do to raise a good reader is to hold and play with the baby.C.A baby will develop
18、a brain 20% to 50% smaller than normal if he is rarely talked to or held.D.Caregivers should know first aid and know how to take care of sick children.Questions 15-18 （分数：4.00）A.The budgets of weddings.B.The business of weddings.C.The planning and execution of weddings.D.The high wedding expenses.(2
19、).A. The wedding budget.B. The wedding breakfast. C. The wedding date. D. The wedding cost.（分数：1.00）A.B.C.D.A.People resist standardization.B.Parents want to reduce the wedding cost.C.Many couples can“t afford more than the price of a hamburger.D.Family members are surprised at the complicated arran
20、gements.A.If friends and relatives give a helping hand in the wedding, the new couple can save some money.B.In the wedding business, 12 billion dollars are spent annually in the U.S.C.The new couples in the US may even spend money on napkins and matchbooks printed with their names and the wedding da
21、te.D.If a couple can“t afford the expensive wedding ceremonies and receptions, they can choose to have hamburgers in a fast food restaurant.Questions 19-22 （分数：4.00）A.He thought it was very special.B.He thought everybody in Canada was interested in eating.C.He thought it was the same as the American
22、 food market.D.He knew nothing about the food market in North America.A.If a person understands the differences between the markets in the US and Canada, he can sell his food better in Canada.B.Many Canadian companies are well-established in the US.C.In Quebec, there is a big French speaking populat
23、ion while in Vancouver, there is a large Asian population.D.The gap between the US food market and Canadian food market is huge because the two cultures are different.A.Chinese food.B.South East Asian food.C.Mediterranean food.D.Caribbean and Mexican food.A.People enjoy going to the supermarkets bec
24、ause the food in Canada is cheap and fresh.B.The majority of Canadian retail market is controlled by 8 major national supermarket chains.C.People can easily get exotic food at local markets in Canada.D.Supermarkets are ready to cater to people“s needs for exotic food.Questions 23-26 （分数：4.00）A.The f
25、irst line of London“s subway system was built in 1816.B.In London, subway is more often called “underground“ or “tube“.C.Poor tourists choose to travel around London by the subway,D.London“s subway system is out of date now.A.The Queen“s London home.B.The Parliament Houses.C.The Big Ben.D.The Threat
26、reland.A.Londoners are bored with the museums in London.B.The British Empire used to role more than half of the world.C.The west end of London is sometimes called “Theatreland“.D.Nowadays pubs also welcome women but they still don“t sell food.A.The Big Ben.B.The Piccadilly circus.C.The Buckingham Pa
27、lace.D.The Parliament Houses.Questions 27-30 （分数：4.00）A.Because he has a sum of grant which is paid by the British council.B.Because he is going to London University in September.C.Because he has got some grants from London University.D.Because he thinks the bank offers good service.A.A cheque book.
28、B.A credit card.C.A safe.D.Some cash.A.The machines of Lloyds.B.The Bank of Scotland.C.The Bank of Great Britain.D.The Loyal Bank of Scotland.A.4%B.5%C.6%D.7%六、C: Listening Transla(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Sectence Translation(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in
29、English. 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. （分数：20.00）_八、Passage Translation(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in E
30、nglish. 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. （分数：10.00）_九、SECTION 2: STUDA SKI(总题数：6，分数：60.00)The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855
31、 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France, then adopted by historians of culture, by art historians, and eventually by music historians, all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450-1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of Europe
32、an history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these sch
33、olars this meant a return to humanas opposed to spiritual, values. Fulfillment in lifeas opposed to concern about an afterlifebecame a desirable goal, and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on. Artists and writers now turned
34、to secular as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing. These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed, experienced, discussed, and dissemi
35、nated. They could see the architectural monuments, sculptures, plays, and poems that were being rediscovered, but they could not actually hear ancient musicalthough they could read the writings of classical philosophers, poets, essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in translati
36、on. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modem music did not have the same effect. For example, the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged musicians to follow the example of
37、the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature. The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly during this century and a halft
38、hough at different rates in different countriesthat we cannot define a single Renaissance style.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the passage mainly about?（分数：2.00）A.The musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European RenaissanceB.The musical techniques that were in use during the
39、 European RenaissanceC.The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical styleD.The ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance(2).It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of _.（分数
40、：2.00）A.communication among artists across EuropeB.spirituality in everyday lifeC.a cultural emphasis on human valuesD.religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes(3).According to the passage, Renaissance artists and writers had all of the following intentions EXCEPT _
41、.（分数：2.00）A.to use religious themesB.to portray only the pleasant parts of human experienceC.to produce art that people would find attractiveD.to create works that were easily understood(4).The word “disseminated“ (para. 2) is closest in meaning to _.（分数：2.00）A.playedB.documentedC.spreadD.analyzed(5
42、).What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome?（分数：2.00）A.It expressed different ideals than classical sculpture, painting and poetry.B.It was played on instruments that are familiar to modem audiences.C.It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally per
43、formed.D.Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.When prehistoric man arrived in new parts of the world, something strange happened to the large animals: they suddenly became extinct. Smaller species survived. The large, slow-growing animals were easy game, and were quic
44、kly hunted to extinction. Now something similar could be happening in the oceans. That the seas are being overfished has been known for years. What researchers such as Ransom Myers and Boris Worm have shown is just how fast things are changing. They have looked at half a century of data from fisheri
45、es around the world. Their methods do not attempt to estimate the actual biomass (the amount of living biological matter) of fish species in particular parts of the ocean, but rather changes in that biomass over time. According to their latest paper published in Nature, the biomass of large predator
46、s (animals that kill and eat other animals) in a new fishery is reduced on average by 80% within 15 years of the start of exploitation. In some long-fished areas, it has halved again since then. Dr. Worm acknowledges that these figures are conservative. One mason for this is that fishing technology
47、has improved. Today“s vessels can find their prey using satellites and sonar, which were not available 50 years ago. That means a higher proportion of what is in the sea is being caught, so the real difference between present and past is likely to be worse than the one recorded by changes in catch sizes. In the early days, too, longlines would have been more saturated with fish. Some individuals would therefore not have been caught, since no baited hooks would have been available to trap them, leading to an underestimate of fish stocks in the
