1、英语翻译中级口译-2 及答案解析(总分：240.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSECTION 1: LIST(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Think golf isU (1) /Ugame? Think again. Researchers including Debbie Crews of Arizona State University and John Milton of the University of Chicago have been studying patterns of brain activation in golfers. Their conclusion: th
2、e better the golfer, theU (2) /Uhe shows in the seconds before heU (3) /U.Crews, aU (4) /Uwho studies putting, has found that aU (5) /Ubetween amateurs and professionals lies in theU (6) /U, the seat of logic, analysis, U(7) /Uand the kinds of thoughts. Professionals, onceU (8) /Uhow to make a shot,
3、 follow anU (9) /Uthat renders conscious thought unnecessary.When Milton asked some LPGA golfers what they thought about just beforeU (10) /U, they answered: nothing. HeU (11) /Ua half-dozen pros and an equal number of amateurs and had them imagine making a specific shot whileU (12) /Uin a functiona
4、l MRI machine. The amateurs showed far more total brain activationU (13) /Uof the brain. In particular, amateurs activated the basal gangliainvolved in learning motor functionsand the basal forebrain and amygdale, responsible for, U(14) /U, emotions. Some of hisU (15) /Uworried about hitting the bal
5、l into the water, which was curious, because he hadnt evenU (16) /Uin describing the imaginary shot to them.Milton is trying toU (17) /Uto stroke and other rehabilitation patients who have toU (18) /Ulike walking; he recommends putting moreU (19) /Uand improving mental focus. In manyU (20) /U, it se
6、ems, half the game really is 90 percent mental.（分数：20.00）(1).（分数：1.00）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:_二、BB: Listening Co(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.00）A.(A) With the development of science and techn
7、ology, we often dont need to pay for health care until the bill comes.B.(B) With the development of science and technology, health care is usually not painful, but it has become more expensive.C.(C) With the development of science and technology, health care is usually free of charge.D.(D) With the
8、development of science and technology, health care has become more and more convenient.A.(A) In fact, many more clone babies have been born.B.(B) The clone technology has already been applied on human beings.C.(C) The report that some newborn babies have been cloned is exaggerated.D.(D) No cloned ba
9、bies have actually been born.A.(A) In Japan, most people have a lifetime job with the same company.B.(B) In Japan, government always promises to give people a lifetime job.C.(C) In Japan, as in other countries, it is almost impossible to have a very stable job nowadays.D.(D) In Japan, it is a tradit
10、ion for a person to work in the same company all his life.A.(A) The Expo 86 held in Canada was a great success.B.(B) The Expo 86 held in Switzerland attracted people from all over the world.C.(C) The Expo 86 held in Canada was so out of date that the world didnt like it.D.(D) The Expo 86 held in Swi
11、tzerland was about the space age.A.(A) In the beauty contest, a girl called Jaguar became the beauty queen.B.(B) Jaguar is a very eye-catching car.C.(C) The crown has been rolled off by a person called Jaguar.D.(D) A “Jaguar“ looks more beautiful than a “Crown“.（分数：5.00）A.(A) My cousin called becaus
12、e they met something strange at the beach and needed a lift.B.(B) A stranger didnt give my cousin a lift at the beach.C.(C) My cousin is now stuck in a lift near the beach.D.(D) My cousin is at the beach now because he couldnt get a lift.A.(A) I wouldnt buy the ridiculous story about Jim.B.(B) I don
13、t think the rumor is incredible.C.(C) The rumor about Jim is believable.D.(D) I wouldnt give Jim any credibility because of the rumor.A.(A) In my opinion, if she stays up tonight, shell have better performance in the exam tomorrow.B.(B) In my opinion, after a nights study, shell understand better an
14、d feel fresh.C.(C) In my opinion, its better for her to sleep than not to sleep if she wants to have a clear mind.D.(D) She and I have the same opinion.A.(A) Sometimes young people come up with good ideas but they dont really understand how good these ideas are.B.(B) Young people sometimes have good
15、 intention and perseverance.C.(C) Young people sometimes dont know what they really want even if they are ambitious.D.(D) Completing a good idea is not as easy as putting up a good idea, especially for young people.A.(A) I dont want to ask Ruth for help. I dont trust her.B.(B) I dont want to hang Ru
16、th. Maybe she can help.C.(C) I cant calm down because my company has gone bankrupt.D.(D) Im really worded about my company.三、BTalks and Conve(总题数：5，分数：20.00)Questions 11-14（分数：4.00）A.(A) They complain a lot.B.(B) Theyre satisfied.C.(C) They dont care.D.(D) They are not satisfied.A.(A) If the caregiv
17、er is loving.B.(B) How many caregivers there are.C.(C) How the caregiver takes care of naughty children.D.(D) The cost of the day care.A.(A) Because babies are still being breastfed during the beginning 4 months.B.(B) Because leaving mothers too early isnt good for babies brain and emotional develop
18、ment.C.(C) Because babies are too young to get used to the life in the day cares.D.(D) Because babies need to talk to their parents but not the caregivers when they are very young.A.(A) One caregiver for eight 4-or-5-year-olds is enough.B.(B) The most important thing parents can do to raise a good r
19、eader is to hold and play with the baby.C.(C) A baby will develop a brain 20% to 50% smaller than normal if he is rarely talked to or held.D.(D) Caregivers should know first aid and know how to take care of sick children.BQuestions 15-18/B（分数：4.00）A.(A) The budgets of weddings.B.(B) The business of
20、weddings.C.(C) The planning and execution of weddings.D.(D) The high wedding expenses.A.(A) The wedding budget.B.(B) The wedding breakfast.C.(C) The wedding date.D.(D) The wedding cost.A.(A) People resist standardization.B.(B) Parents want to reduce the wedding cost.C.(C) Many couples cant afford mo
21、re than the price of a hamburger.D.(D) Family members are surprised at the complicated arrangements.A.(A) If friends and relatives give a helping hand in the wedding, the new couple can save some money.B.(B) In the wedding business, 12 billion dollars are spent annually in the U.S.C.(C) The new coup
22、les in the US may even spend money on napkins and matchbooks printed with their names and the wedding date.D.(D) If a couple cant 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.(A) He thought it was very
23、special.B.(B) He thought everybody in Canada was interested in eating.C.(C) He thought it was the same as the American food market.D.(D) He knew nothing about the food market in North America.A.(A) If a person understands the differences between the markets in the US and Canada, he can sell his food
24、 better in Canada.B.(B) Many Canadian companies are well-established in the US.C.(C) In Quebec, there is a big French speaking population while in Vancouver, there is a large Asian population.D.(D) The gap between the US food market and Canadian food market is huge because the two cultures are diffe
25、rent.A.(A) Chinese food.B.(B) South East Asian food.C.(C) Mediterranean food.D.(D) Caribbean and Mexican food.A.(A) People enjoy going to the supermarkets because the food in Canada is cheap and fresh.B.(B) The majority of Canadian retail market is controlled by 8 major national supermarket chains.C
26、.(C) People can easily get exotic food at local markets in Canada.D.(D) Supermarkets are ready to cater to peoples needs for exotic food.BQuestions 23-26/B（分数：4.00）A.(A) The first line of Londons subway system was built in 1816.B.(B) In London, subway is more often called “underground“ or “tube“.C.(
27、C) Poor tourists choose to travel around London by the subway,D.(D) Londons subway system is out of date now.A.(A) The Queens London home.B.(B) The Parliament Houses.C.(C) The Big Ben.D.(D) The Threatreland.A.(A) Londoners are bored with the museums in London.B.(B) The British Empire used to role mo
28、re than half of the world.C.(C) The west end of London is sometimes called “Theatreland“.D.(D) Nowadays pubs also welcome women but they still dont sell food.A.(A) The Big Ben.B.(B) The Piccadilly circus.C.(C) The Buckingham Palace.D.(D) The Parliament Houses.Questions 27-30（分数：4.00）A.(A) Because he
29、 has a sum of grant which is paid by the British council.B.(B) Because he is going to London University in September.C.(C) Because he has got some grants from London University.D.(D) Because he thinks the bank offers good service.A.(A) A cheque book.B.(B) A credit card.C.(C) A safe.D.(D) Some cash.A
30、.(A) The machines of Lloyds.B.(B) The Bank of Scotland.C.(C) The Bank of Great Britain.D.(D) The Loyal Bank of Scotland.A.(A) 4%B.(B) 5%C.(C) 6%D.(D) 7%四、BC: Listening Tr(总题数：1，分数：20.00)（分数：20.00）(1).（分数：4.00）_(2).（分数：4.00）_(3).（分数：4.00）_(4).（分数：4.00）_(5).（分数：4.00）_五、BPassage Transla(总题数：1，分数：10.00)
31、（分数：10.00）(1).（分数：5.00）_(2).（分数：5.00）_六、BSECTION 2: STUD(总题数：6，分数：60.00)The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 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
32、whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450-1600. The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European 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
33、 fifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to humanas opposed to spiritual, values. Fulfillment in lifeas opposed to concern about an afterlifebecame a desirable goal, and expre
34、ssing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on. Artists and writers now turned 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
35、culture of the Renaissance period how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed, experienced, discussed, and disseminated. They could see the architectural monuments, sculptures, plays, and poems that were being rediscovered, but they could not actually hear ancient musicaltho
36、ugh they could read the writings of classical philosophers, poets, essayists, and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. 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 re
37、ligious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural m
38、ovement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore, music changed so rapidly during this century and a halfthough 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.(A)The m
39、usical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European RenaissanceB.(B) The musical techniques that were in use during the European RenaissanceC.(C) The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical styleD.(D) The ancient Greek and Roman music
40、al 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：2.00）A.(A) communication among artists across EuropeB.(B) spirituality in everyday lifeC.(C) a cultural emphasis on human valuesD.(D) religious th
41、emes 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 _.（分数：2.00）A.(A) to use religious themesB.(B) to portray only the pleasant parts of human experienceC.(C) to produce art that people
42、 would find attractiveD.(D) to create works that were easily understood(4).The word “disseminated“ (para. 2) is closest in meaning to _.（分数：2.00）A.(A) playedB.(B) documentedC.(C) spreadD.(D) analyzed(5).What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and Rome?（分数：2.00）A.(A) It expressed diffe
43、rent ideals than classical sculpture, painting and poetry.B.(B) It was played on instruments that are familiar to modem audiences.C.(C) It had the same effect on Renaissance audiences as it had when originally performed.D.(D) Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts.When
44、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 quickly hunted to extinction. Now something similar could be happening in the oceans.Th
45、at 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 fisheries 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 predators (animals that kill and eat other animals) in a new fishery is redu
