1、2014年 9月上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试真题试卷及答案与解析 A: Spot Dictation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKL
2、ET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE. 0 Good morning, class. Todays topic is “Idioms and Their Origins“. An idiom is a phrase or expression with【 C1】 _. The meaning of an idiom often cannot be understood from the meaning of【 C2】 _in it. In our language, idioms are an important part and t
3、hey often make our language【 C3】 _. So in todays lecture, lets look at the origins of some English idioms. The first【 C4】 _on our list is “Raining cats and dogs“. This is an interesting phrase. It is【 C5】 _the well-known antipathy between dogs and cats, which is【 C6】 _in the phrase “fight like cat a
4、nd dog“. However, there are【 C7】 _about the origin of the well-known expression, “Raining cats and dogs“. One theory is that【 C8】 _, the roofs on houses were made of hay. Youve probably heard of【 C9】 _, well thats all they were. Thick straw, piled high, with【 C10】 _. Those thatch roofs were the only
5、 place for the little animals to【 C11】 _. So all the pets in the house; dogs, cats and【 C12】_, even mice, rats, bugs, all lived in the roof. When it rained 【 C13】 _so sometimes the animals would slip and 【 C14】 _. Thus the saying, “its raining cats and dogs. “ Another explanation is that heavy rain
6、would wash dead animals【 C15】_. In the 18th century, streets in England were rather filthy and heavy rain would occasionally 【 C16】 _dead animals and other debris. The animals didnt fall from the sky, but the sight of dead cats and dogs 【 C17】 _in storms could well have caused the coining of this co
7、lourful phrase. The most popular one comes from 【 C18】_in which cats were a symbol for rain and dogs 【 C19】 _. Thus, “its cats and dogs out there“ is often used to describe 【 C20】 _with strong winds. 1 【 C1】 2 【 C2】 3 【 C3】 4 【 C4】 5 【 C5】 6 【 C6】 7 【 C7】 8 【 C8】 9 【 C9】 10 【 C10】 11 【 C11】 12 【 C12
8、】 13 【 C13】 14 【 C14】 15 【 C15】 16 【 C16】 17 【 C17】 18 【 C18】 19 【 C19】 20 【 C20】 Statements Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper, so you must listen carefully. When yo
9、u hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. （ A） Start working if you arrive before I do. （ B） Before you get there, be s
10、ure to finish the homework. （ C） Go as early as possible so we can do lots of work. （ D） If they arrive late, well need more time to work. （ A） You should come back to the office later to apply for the part-time job. （ B） You must complete some paperwork and wait to be interviewed. （ C） Your applica
11、tion form for the part-time job has been misplaced. （ D） Youre not going to get the part-time job even if you apply for it. （ A） Florence got off for a trip to London two weeks ago. （ B） Florence got back from a fortnight trip to London. （ C） Florence tripped and got her back hurt in Shanghai. （ D）
12、Florence returned last night after a short stay in Shanghai. （ A） I like the toy, but my nephew doesnt. （ B） I dont think you can replace that toy. （ C） I want to give the money back to my nephew. （ D） I would like a full refund, not just another toy. （ A） Nowadays, young people around the world pre
13、fer speaking English. （ B） English cannot compete with Chinese in over 100 countries. （ C） Chinese will become a “global language“ in the future. （ D） Chinese is a language spoken by the most people on the planet. （ A） Math and writing are the two most important courses in your college life. （ B） So
14、me basic skills are necessary, no matter what your major is at college. （ C） Your interests are the best motivation in choosing your college major. （ D） Despite your interests and aptitudes, you should choose writing or math as your major. （ A） He is Jack of all trades in our office. （ B） He is appo
15、inted consultant to our department. （ C） He likes to sit in the back of the car as though he were the boss. （ D） He tries to control things though he has no authority to do so. （ A） American businessmen always conclude business deals over lunch. （ B） American companies usually settle disagreements a
16、t the business lunch. （ C） It is very important that you behave properly at the business lunch. （ D） It is no more a common practice that you do business over lunch. （ A） Some of our health problems can be attributed to the pressures of modern life. （ B） Some stress-related disorders such as heart d
17、isease are a threat to our modern life. （ C） The pressures of modern life may be heavier because of our health problems. （ D） Heart attacks, headaches and insomnia highlight the pressures of modern life. （ A） Cultural differences can make international negotiations difficult. （ B） Most negotiations
18、in this city often involves international business. （ C） Mastering a foreign language is more important for parties in international negotiations. （ D） International business should be conducted by people with the same cultural background. Talks and Conversations Directions: In this part of the test
19、, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE, when you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then
20、 write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. （ A） To get some exercise. （ B） To buy some food. （ C） To make a phone call. （ D） To take some fresh air. （ A） A salad sandwich. （ B） A plain yogurt. （ C） A piece of cheesecake. （ D） A piece of white b
21、read. （ A） He is the womans boss. （ B） He is rather lazy. （ C） He is on diet. （ D） He is a vegetarian. （ A） Get some exercise. （ B） Find a part-time job. （ C） Dine out with the woman. （ D） Buy some meat on his way home. （ A） Two. （ B） Three. （ C） Four. （ D） Five. （ A） It is the easiest for the passe
22、nger. （ B） It is the most comfortable for the elephant. （ C） It is elegant and simple. （ D） It is carried out with a special command. （ A） To ensure passengers safety. （ B） To collect fares from passengers. （ C） To teach passengers how to ride the elephant. （ D） To feed the elephant during the ride.
23、 （ A） Poachers. （ B） Tourists. （ C） Mountaineers. （ D） Elephant trainers. （ A） College financing channels. （ B） Grades required for scholarships. （ C） Campus jobs. （ D） Tuition fees. （ A） Donations. （ B） State lottery money. （ C） Money from the government. （ D） Money saved from hiring outside-worker
24、s. （ A） They use state lottery money to give free tuitions. （ B） They get adequately financed by the state government. （ C） They accept big donations by local business people. （ D） They collect high tuitions from international students. （ A） A special talent in music or sports. （ B） An excellent rec
25、ord in community work. （ C） At least B average in high school. （ D） Being particularly strong in math or science. （ A） They want to have a simpler life style. （ B） Theyd like to enjoy foods that are tastier. （ C） It is no longer fashionable to eat processed foods. （ D） It is necessary for them to ch
26、ange their eating habits. （ A） To improve the quality of foods. （ B） To increase the amount of foods. （ C） To reduce the production cost. （ D） To make foods more nutritious. （ A） Natural foods contain less chemical additives. （ B） Natural foods are grown in farming areas. （ C） Natural foods provide
27、essential vitamins and minerals. （ D） Natural foods produce as many calories as processed foods. （ A） Chickens and eggs produced on battery farms. （ B） Vegetables and grain grown in soil rich in organic matters. （ C） Animals allowed to feed and move freely in healthy pastures. （ D） Foods that have n
28、ot been affected by chemical fertilizers （ A） He needs to inquire about a new product. （ B） He knows it is a 24-hour service. （ C） He thinks he can get his data back. （ D） He has a complaint to make. （ A） He is unable to get connected. （ B） He has just lost all his data. （ C） He lacks necessary comp
29、uting skills. （ D） He is in need of a new hard disk driver. （ A） Arrange to send someone for a check. （ B） Send the man a brand-new computer. （ C） Give the man some money as compensation. （ D） Ask an expert to offer guidance over the phone. （ A） The man has been making the call for some time. （ B） T
30、he woman works with a 24-hour service. （ C） The engineer will retrieve all the data for the man. （ D） The man has just bought a brand-new computer. Sectence Translation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have h
31、eard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. 51 _ 52 _ 53 _ 54 _ 55 _ Passage Translation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard e
32、ach passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening. 56 _ 57 _ 一、 SECTION 2: STUDA SKILLS Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions
33、 based on its content. You are to choose one best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage, and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BO
34、OKLET. 57 Wild claims on labels of worthless medicines are much less frequent than they were years ago. But some over-the-counter drugs are still being promoted by tall stories, sometimes told in booklets or through advertising, rather than on the label. One tall story is that every American today s
35、uffers from a vitamin or mineral deficiency and needs vitamin supplements. This isnt so. Vitamins and minerals are plentiful in our food supply. Eating a variety of foods makes it almost certain that you will get a full quota of these nutrients. Infants, pregnant women, the sick or convalescent, and
36、 those who are dieting may need special supplements. But the family physician is the best authority on what vitamin supplements are needed. If your doctor does recommend supplements, take the suggested doseno more. Some people take or give vitamins on the principle that if a little is good, twice as
37、 much is better. Excessive doses of certain vitamins are known to be toxic. If you are overweight, dont fall for a formula that promises you a slim, trim figure without dieting or calorie counting. To reduce, you must consume fewer calories than you use up in daily living. If calories are not used i
38、n producing heat or energy, they are stored as fat. If you need to lose only a few pounds, you can probably work out your own diet. But if you need to lose many pounds, have your doctor plan a diet for you. Crash diets can break down your health, not your weight. Beware of cosmetics that make exagge
39、rated claims or promises. There are no quick or easy cures for acne. Acne is a complex disease caused by a combination of factors. No creams from a drugstore can cure it. Dont trust any cream or gadget that promises to give you curves where you want them, or take them from where they are not wanted.
40、 Any cream that could do this would not be safe to use and there are no gadgets that are effective for spot reducing. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act protects the consumer by prohibiting any statements on labels or packages that are false or misleading. 58 What would be the best title for t
41、he passage? （ A） Nutrient Deficiency. （ B） Exaggerated Claims. （ C） Food Supplements. （ D） Calorie Consumption. 59 Vitamin supplements may be needed by_. （ A） the elderly （ B） the handicapped （ C） teenagers （ D） people on diets 60 The phrase “fall for“(Para. 5)is closest in meaning to “_“. （ A） coun
42、t on （ B） settle for （ C） turn down （ D） work out 61 The author warns in the passage that acne_. （ A） is the disease caused by a vitamin deficiency （ B） is incurable by any cream from a drugstore （ C） will break down health if left untreated （ D） will not respond to any known treatment 62 According
43、to the passage, overstatements about products_. （ A） are prohibited by law （ B） are made through advertising （ C） are printed on parcels and packages （ D） are currently few and far between 62 When Shelton Johnson was 5, his family took him to Berchtesgaden National Park in the Bavarian Alps. Now 52,
44、 he still remembers his sense of awe. “The mountains, the sky being so closeit affected me profoundly,“ said Mr. Johnson, who now works as a ranger at Yosemite National Park in California. In 23 years on the job, Mr. Johnson has been equally struck by how few of his fellow African-Americans visit th
45、e national parks. So a few years ago, he decided to write Oprah Winfrey, the American entertainment icon. “Every year, America is becoming increasingly diverse, but that diversity is not reflected in the national parks, even though African-Americans and other groups played a vital role in the foundi
46、ng of national parks,“ he wrote. “If the national parks are Americas playground, then why are we not playing in the most beautiful places in America?“ “The Oprah Winfrey Show“ recently aired two episodes from Yosemite in response to Mr. Johnsons appeal. The National Park Service is expanding its eff
47、orts to diversify both its guests and its work force as the agency prepares to celebrate its centennial in 2016. Surveys show that visitors to Americas 393 national parksthere were 285. 5 million of them in 2009are mainly non-Hispanic whites, with blacks the least likely to visit. The Park Service n
48、ow says the problem is linked to the parks very survival. “If the American public doesnt know that we exist or doesnt care, our mission is potentially in jeopardy,“ said Jonathan B. Jarvis, who took over as director of the Park Service last year. In a Park Service survey it commissioned in 2000, onl
49、y 13 percent of black respondents reported visiting a national park in the previous two years. Jim Gramann, a visiting social scientist with the Park Service who is overseeing a review of a follow-up survey in 2008 and 2009 that is to be released early next year, said the gap persisted. “The demographic face of America is not reflected in national park visitation, with a few exceptions,“ Mr. Gramann said. Bu
