1、2015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 Americans today have different eating habits than they had in the past. There is a wide 【 C1】 _ of food available. They have a broader knowledge of nutrition, so they buy more【 C2】 _ than ever before. At the same time, Americans purchase increasing
3、 quantities of sweets, snacks, and sodas. Statistics show that 【 C3】 _ determines the way they eat. American lifestyles have changed. They now include 【 C4】 _ people who live alone, single parents and children, and double-income families. These changing lifestyles _【 C5】 the increasing number of peo
4、ple who must 【 C6】 _ or sometimes skip them altogether. Many Americans 【 C7】 _ than ever before to spend preparing food. Partly as a consequence of this limited time, 【 C8】 _ of all American homes now have microwave ovens. Moreover, Americans【 C9】 _ nearly four times a week on the average. It is eas
5、y to study the amounts and kinds of food 【 C10】 _. The United States Department of Agriculture and 【 C11】 _ compile sales statistics and keep accurate records. This information tells us not only what people are eating, but also about the changes in 【 C12】_. Red meat, which used to be the most popula
6、r choice for dinner, is 【 C13】 _ an American favorite. Instead, chicken, turkey, and fish have become 【 C14】 _. Sales of these foods have greatly increased 【 C15】 _. This is probably a result of the awareness of the dangers of eating food that【 C16】 _ high levels of cholesterol, or animal fat. Accor
7、ding to a recent survey, Americans also change their【 C17】 _ to meet the needs of different situations. They have 【 C18】 _ about which foods will increase their athletic ability, help them【 C19】 _ , or make them alert for business meetings. Americans【 C20】_, along with their changing tastes and need
8、s, leads them to consume a wide variety of foods. 1 【 C1】 2 【 C2】 3 【 C3】 4 【 C4】 5 【 C5】 6 【 C6】 7 【 C7】 8 【 C8】 9 【 C9】 10 【 C10】 11 【 C11】 12 【 C12】 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 sever
9、al 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 you 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 a
10、nswer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. （ A） My father objected because I have no firm idea of what Im going to do. （ B） My father never has any good ideas about what Im going to do. （ C） My father had no idea what my plan was. （ D） I dont know what my father didnt l
11、ike about my plan. （ A） The bus was 45 minutes late. （ B） The bus arrived at 8:45 as scheduled. （ C） The bus wasnt late according to the schedule. （ D） The bus didnt arrive at 8:45. （ A） Tom thinks it unnecessary to get a car. （ B） Tom cant afford a car because the price is high. （ C） Tom is soon go
12、ing to buy a car. （ D） Tom must have a car whatever the price. （ A） My parents were very hard on me when I was young. （ B） My parents did not ask me where I went after dark. （ C） I never stayed out until ten oclock at night. （ D） I wanted my parents to give me a lot of free time. （ A） It is not conv
13、enient to schedule the class as soon as possible. （ B） The class time will be made available to the majority. （ C） The schedule is not convenient for the majority. （ D） The schedule will be made known to the majority. （ A） She will take the subway with her friend. （ B） Shed rather take the subway th
14、an get a ride. （ C） She is grateful to get a ride with her friend. （ D） She has plenty of time to walk to the subway station. （ A） Shes old enough to look after herself. （ B） She never leaves her room in a mess. （ C） She wants to be better-looking. （ D） Shes a teenager whos often late for school. （
15、A） I want the proposals to be original. （ B） Id rather that the proposals had been put in writing. （ C） I dont like to see their proposals in black and white. （ D） I dont want them to make any trouble in their proposals. （ A） He didnt quite catch what the professor said about the final exam. （ B） He
16、 wants the teaching assistant to speak a little bit louder. （ C） He didnt hear clearly and wanted to change his seat to the front. （ D） He wants the professor to collect the final exam papers. （ A） People whore married young have a greater probability of getting a divorce. （ B） People whore married
17、late are more likely to get a divorce. （ C） Statistics show that it is not likely for older people to get married. （ D） Statistics show that not many people choose to have an early marriage. Talks and Conversations Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversat
18、ions. 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 write the letter of the answer you have chosen i
19、n the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. （ A） Customer and salesperson. （ B） Caller and operator. （ C） Customer and bank clerk. （ D） Customer and information desk clerk. （ A） He wants to open an account. （ B） He wants to know where to use 24-hour service. （ C） He wants to know how to use ph
20、one banking. （ D） He wants to know what he can do with his account. （ A） Pay bills. （ B） Check the balance. （ C） Transfer money. （ D） Trade stocks and bonds （ A） 9 to 5 every day. （ B） 24 hours a day. （ C） 24 hours on weekdays. （ D） When the automated machine fails to work. （ A） Because they are qui
21、te popular today. （ B） Because they are important in peoples life. （ C） Because people often discuss these sites. （ D） Because they help people meet and discuss things. （ A） Its popular in South Korea. （ B） Its especially loved in Brazil （ C） Its users are mostly teenagers. （ D） Its users are mainly
22、 college age people. （ A） They set up their own sites. （ B） They learned how to use HTML. （ C） They used the Internet mainly for resources. （ D） They spread information to users. （ A） Users regular communication. （ B） The development of IT technology. （ C） Relying on users to create content. （ D） As
23、king users to build the web. （ A） She knows for sure George can work with Anne. （ B） She wants to discuss the new marketing strategy with George. （ C） She doesnt want to change the product image. （ D） She is going to work with George instead of Anne. （ A） Raising quality. （ B） Lowering price. （ C） R
24、estructuring ideas. （ D） Expanding market share. （ A） Improving branding. （ B） Keeping good quality. （ C） Marketing strategy. （ D） Changing target audience. （ A） She has the afternoon off （ B） She has a prior appointment. （ C） She disagrees with Georges idea. （ D） She has to travel in the afternoon.
25、 （ A） 2006. （ B） 2014. （ C） 8 years ago. （ D） 50 years ago. （ A） Questions about womens positive personalities. （ B） Questions on womens beliefs about the future. （ C） Questions relating womens hopes and expectations. （ D） Questions concerning womens health condition. （ A） Negative emotions lead to
26、bad health. （ B） Happy individuals always live a longer life. （ C） Optimism actually affects a persons physical health. （ D） There are links between optimistic feelings and longer life. （ A） They are more likely to smoke cigarettes. （ B） They are more likely not to do any exercise. （ C） They are 23
27、percent more likely to die of cancer （ D） They are more likely to have high blood pressure or diabetes. （ A） Her educational background. （ B） Her career development. （ C） Her work experience. （ D） Her current job at the Wildlife Fund. （ A） Two. （ B） Three. （ C） Five （ D） Seven. （ A） A copy writer. （
28、 B） A computer programmer. （ C） An editor. （ D） A researcher. （ A） The woman graduated from Brown University in journalism. （ B） The new position involves a lot of travel. （ C） Computer skills are not important for the new position. （ D） The new position is based in Seattle. Sectence Translation Dir
29、ections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in 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. Passage Translation Directions: In this part of the
30、test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each 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. 一、 SECTION 2: STUDA SKILLS Directions: I
31、n this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions 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, an
32、d write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. 57 We hold certain professions to a higher standard when it comes to the mental health of their workers, and for good reason. Doctors, police officers and pilots, for instance, have jobs that put othe
33、rs safety in their hands. So as evidence mounted about the psychological condition of Andreas Lubitz, co-pilot in the March 24 Germanwings plane crash, it raised important questions about how to safeguard against such tragedies. Lufthansa, the parent company of Germanwings, says Lubitz had informed
34、the airline of a “serious depressive episode“ in 2009, back when he was training to be a pilot. Investigators say Lubitzs record also indicated “suicidal tendencies. “ While its not clear why Lubitz apparently drove the plane into a mountainside in the French Alps, his case puts a spotlight on the i
35、mperfect system for screeningand supportingpilots who are depressed or suffer from other psychological conditions. In the U. S. , commercial pilots over 40 must submit to a physical and mental evaluation every six months; before age 40 its once a year. Physical health is easier to quantify than ment
36、al wellness, however. “You somehow try to see if the pilot is well, and its not the easiest thing,“ says Dr. Alpo Vuorio, a physician at the Mehilainen Airport Health Center in Finland who has studied depression and suicide in pilots. Most airlines have psychological-support programs for their crews
37、; its a matter of persuading pilots to take advantage of them. “Its a macho thing. You dont want to admit you need help,“ says Scott Shappell, a professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautics University and a former pilot. That may be why, according to one psychiatrist who evaluates pilots for the U. S. Fede
38、ral Aviation Administration (FAA), only about half of the pilots who experience depression report their symptoms. “Its one of the most difficult things in aviation medicine,“ says Vuorio. Experts say the vast majority of depressed people pose no harm to themselves or others, and most can be successf
39、ully treatedbut stigma remains. Until 2010, the FAA had a ban on antidepressant use, making it an automatic disqualifier for pilots. After studies convinced officials such drugs dont compromise pilots alertness or mental faculties, the FAA changed its position. The FAA and the European Aviation Safe
40、ty Agency (EASA) require commercial pilots to self-report any medical or mental-health issues, along with a list of recent doctor visits and any medications theyre taking. Still, not all pilots do. “Pilots know if they self-report, it will be a black mark“ on their record, says Shappell. Any pilot r
41、eporting depression for the first time is automatically grounded before being re-evaluated and cleared to fly. 58 According to the passage, some professional people like _ have jobs that put others safety in their hands. （ A） doctors, police officers and investigators （ B） psychiatrists, police offi
42、cers and experts （ C） physicians, policemen and pilots （ D） doctors, policemen and professors 59 It can be concluded from the passage that Andreas Lubitz_. （ A） informed investigators of a “serious depressive episode“ in 2009 （ B） committed suicide by driving the plane into a mountainside （ C） studi
43、ed depression and suicide at the Mehilainen Airport Health Center （ D） evaluated pilots for the U. S. Federal Aviation Administration 60 In the United States, commercial pilots are evaluated for mental and physical health at least （ A） every four months （ B） every other year （ C） once a year （ D） tw
44、ice a year 61 According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? （ A） The March 24 Germanwings plane crash was a great shock. （ B） Investigators say Lubitzs record indicated “suicidal tendencies. “ （ C） The FAA requires pilots to self-report any medical or mental-health issues.
45、 （ D） Most crews welcome the airlines psychological-support programs. 62 Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? （ A） Depression in the Flight Deck （ B） Perfect Systems for Screening Pilots （ C） Physical-support Programs for Pilots （ D） Depressed People Posing No Harm to Others
46、 62 Schools out, and that means a slew of pricey summer activities for kids: beach trips, movie tickets and snacks, theme park visits, birthday parties and more. But this is the season to say no to incessant requests for mad money. Encourage your teen to get a part-time job insteadnot only will he o
47、r she have enough cash to cover expenses, but part-time work looks great on college applications and provides great real-world experience. Plus, its important for your kids to learn how to manage their money sooner in life rather than later. Here are some top part-time summer jobs that dont involve
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49、ut or loaded onto a gift card. Teens can even preview up-and-coming music as reviewers on Slice the Pie. Note: Most of these sites have a minimum age requirement (13, 14 or even 18 at some) , so be sure to check the FAQs before your kid signs up. Get Crafty If your teen has a flair for all things DIY, encourage him or her to set up shop on Etsy (with your supervision). There are no membership fees, and after Etsys 3.5% cut,
