1、中级口译（笔试）模拟试卷 25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 BOOKLET. Rememb
2、er you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE. 0 Avoid eggs. Drink 8 glasses of water a day. Eating carbs will (1) . Nutritional advice such as this has been touted for years but is it accurate? (2) , according to Wendy Repovich, an exercise physiologist at Eastern Washington University, who did her best t
3、o dispel several common (3) during a health and fitness summit held recently in Dallas. “Eating eggs will raise your cholesterol. “ This myth started because egg yolks have the (4) of cholesterol in any food, Repovich said. However, when eaten in (5) , eggs do not contain enough cholesterol to pose
4、health risks, she said. “Most people avoid eggs and (6) they have any kind of cardiovascular risk their physicians tell them to avoid eggs, but really, there arent (7) studies that show that one or two eggs a day really (8) to cholesterol levels. “ “Eating carbohydrates makes you fat“ is (9) . Cutti
5、ng carbs from the diet may help a person shed pounds due to (10) from a decrease in carbohydrate stores, but eating carbs in moderation does not directly lead to (11) . Heres another myth. “Drink (12) water a day. “ Repovich said people need to replace water lost through (13) , urinating, sweating e
6、ach day but that doesnt necessarily total 64 ounces of water. “I see an awful lot of people carrying bottled water around, I think people are still (14) that they have to drink 8 glasses of water a day, but most people dont realize they get water from (15) in the diet. “ And too much water can be ha
7、rmful, Repovich warned, leading possibly to (16) in the body of sodium, a condition called hyponatremia. Its also a myth, that everyone needs (17) , although Repovich admits to popping a multivitamin each morning. People who eat (18) fruits, vegetables, whole grains, along with moderate amounts of a
8、 variety of low-fat (19) and the right quantity of calories, probably dont need a vitamin supplement, she said. “But for the most part, we dont eat (20) so probably a simple multivitamin is good for most people. “ Statements Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statement
9、s. 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 answer you have cho
10、sen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. （ A） Professor Johnson spoke to us again on Wednesday. （ B） Professor Johnson talked about weeds on Wednesday. （ C） Professor Johnson wanted us to be inquisitive. （ D） Professor Johnson scheduled a short test for Wednesday. （ A） The weather is w
11、arm on the coast. （ B） The weather affects the operation greatly. （ C） Its extreme weather conditions that make expenses high. （ D） Im not sure whether or not its operating. （ A） There are several suggestions for controlling inflation. （ B） Finding a way to control inflation is not impossible. （ C）
12、Many people try not to think about inflation. （ D） It seems to some that inflation cant be controlled. （ A） He doesnt want to correct the mistake. （ B） I saw him take one of those. （ C） He always seems to do everything right. （ D） I never used to see him working. （ A） Jill bought some colored writin
13、g paper. （ B） The plane was stationary. （ C） Jill bought a plane ticket. （ D） The paper blew away. （ A） I spent an hour each on psychology and mathematics. （ B） I studied mathematics twice as long as psychology. （ C） I worked for four hours last night. （ D） I studied for all but two hours last night
14、. （ A） Do you think the fruit costs too much there? （ B） Do you think that farm sells fruit? （ C） That farm isnt for sale, is it? （ D） I like the fruit there, dont you? （ A） Brian would like to graduate from technical school soon. （ B） Brian found a good job after finishing technical school. （ C） Br
15、ian wondered who had got the job. （ D） Brian goes to class every day before work. （ A） Dont you realize you must have a license to rent a car? （ B） You can get a license when you rent a car. （ C） Dont rental cars have license plates? （ D） Car rental companies use licensed drivers. （ A） Patricks gift
16、 will be presented today. （ B） Patricks presentation is tidy. （ C） Patrick will give a talk this afternoon. （ D） Patrick will give him a gift. Talks and Conversations Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few q
17、uestions. 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 in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET
18、. （ A） He is out of work now. （ B） He is worried about unemployment. （ C） He is planning on next year. （ D） He is thinking of further education. （ A） Having a wider range of subjects. （ B） Getting to know teachers. （ C） Getting used to the teachers method. （ D） Making new friends. （ A） School. （ B）
19、Further adult education college. （ C） The Youth Training Scheme. （ D） Night school. （ A） The man may be paid for something while he stays on at school. （ B） Further education college is a new start for the man. （ C） The Youth Training Scheme is run by the Government. （ D） The Youth Training Scheme c
20、overs many different types of training. （ A） Because it involves a very high percentage of high school students. （ B） Because it is usually connected with drunk drinking. （ C） Because it causes traffic accidents and deaths. （ D） Because it is harmful to the health of the children. （ A） The young peo
21、ple themselves. （ B） Parents who are too permissive. （ C） School authorities. （ D） The permissive society. （ A） To teach their children to drink moderately. （ B） To hold stern attitudes and use severe methods. （ C） To strive to have some strict rules enforced. （ D） To give less pocket money to their
22、 children. （ A） Drinking should be supervised in every community. （ B） No alcohol should be sold to teenage. （ C） Children should be taught not to drink too much in early childhood. （ D） Children should only go to “safe homes“. （ A） She felt embarrassed in class. （ B） Her presentation received a poo
23、r grade. （ C） She had not completed her assignment. （ D） She was unable to attend her psychology class. （ A） Shed be able to leave quickly. （ B） Shed be less nervous. （ C） Shed be able to locate where the man was seated. （ D） Shed know when her professor arrived. （ A） They blush more readily than wo
24、men do. （ B） Theyre uncomfortable performing in front of adults. （ C） They dont respond to stress well. （ D） They blush less frequently than adults do. （ A） To introduce the woman to someone who has researched blushing. （ B） To illustrate the benefits of a public-speaking class. （ C） To give an exam
25、ple of someone who blushes easily. （ D） To explain a way to overcome blushing. （ A） Irrigating desert areas. （ B） Uses for cold seawater. （ C） Techniques for preserving the environment （ D） The importance of conserving energy. （ A） Produce larger vegetables. （ B） Transport produce more quickly. （ C）
26、 Grow crops in non-traditional climates. （ D） Keep vegetable fresher for a longer period. （ A） To transport water to higher elevation. （ B） To provide air-conditioning. （ C） To bring nutrients to the soil. （ D） To adjust the soil temperature. （ A） Its another possible use for seawater. （ B） Its nece
27、ssary for growing vegetables in hot climates. （ C） Its used to cool water used for irrigation. （ D） Its the primary use for the electricity in the United States. （ A） To organize activities for children. （ B） To sell local farm products. （ C） To bring tourists to the town. （ D） To make the money for
28、 the hospital. （ A） In tents. （ B） In university buildings. （ C） In a hospital. （ D） In an auditorium. （ A） Play in a band. （ B） Work at the auction. （ C） Sell refreshments. （ D） Collect tickets. （ A） He thinks its mainly for children. （ B） He feels it will be worthwhile. （ C） He believes it is too
29、complicated. （ D） He thinks it may not be very profitable. 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 heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding
30、 space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. 51 I hope to help you along your path by sharing some of the best of what Ive learned. As with any advice, take it with a grain of salt. What works for me might not work for you. 52 The new tax policy requires anyone selling a secondhand apartment or house within five
31、years of its purchase to pay a sales tax of 5.5 percent, extending the taxable period from the previous two years to five years. 53 Inadequate training for farmers and the low productivity of many farms place the majority of country dwellers in a disadvantage position in their own countries. 54 Yes,
32、 youll find cruelty and suffering in your journey through life. But dont let that close you to new things. Dont retreat from life, dont hide or wall yourself off. Be open to new things, new experiences, new people. 55 This year is the 100-year birthday of Ford. The journey of Ford over the past cent
33、ury has witnessed the glory of the auto industry. 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 each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in you
34、r ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening. 56 With big handbags becoming a key fashion accessory for working women, health experts are warning they can also become a key health concern. Bags for women have become bigger and heavier as designers combine briefcases with handbags and
35、 straps have become longer but the extra leverage has many patients complaining of neck, shoulder and back problems. So, if a big bag is a fashion accessory, then occasional and symbolic use is fine. If not, then keep it light. 57 It found that eating vegetables appears to help keep the brain young
36、and may slow the mental decline sometimes associated with growing old. Older people who ate more than two servings of vegetables daily appeared about five years younger at the end of the six-year study than those who ate few or no vegetables. That may be because they contain healthy amounts of vitam
37、in E, an antioxidant that is believed to help fight chemicals produced by the body that can damage cells. 一、 SECTION 2: STUDA SKILLS Directions: In 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)
38、, (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 BOOKLET. 57 How could faith beget such evil? After hundreds of
39、members of a Ugandan cult, the Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God, died in what first appeared to be a suicidal fire in the village of Kanungu two weeks ago, police found 153 bodies buried in a compound used by the cult in Buhunga, 25 miles away. When investigators searched
40、the house of a cult leader in yet another village, they discovered 155 bodies, many buried tinder the concrete floor of the house. Then scores more were dug up at a cult members home. Some had been poisoned; others, often- young children, strangled. By weeks end, Ugandan police had counted 924 victi
41、ms including at least 530 who burned to death inside the sealed church-exceeding the 1978 Jonestown mass suicide and killings by followers of American cult leader Jim Jones that claimed 913 lives. Authorities believe two of the cults leaders, Joseph Kibwetere, a 68-year-old former Roman Catholic cat
42、echism teacher who started the cult in 1987, and his “prophetess, “ Credonia Mwerinde, by some accounts a former prostitute who claimed to speak for the Virgin Mary, may still be alive and on the run. The pair had predicted the world would end on Dec. 31, 1999. When that didnt happen, followers who
43、demanded the return of their possessions, which they had to surrender on joining the cult, may have been systematically killed. The Ugandan carnage focuses attention on the proliferation of religious cults in East Africas impoverished rural areas and city slums. According to the institute for the st
44、udy of American religion, which researches cults and sects, there are now more than 5,000 indigenous churches in Africa, some with apocalyptic or revolutionary leanings. One such group is the Jerusalem Church of Christ in Nairobis Kawangwara slums, led by Mary Snaida-Akatsa, or “mommy“ as she is kno
45、wn to her thousands of followers. She prophesies about the end of the world and accuses some members of being witches. One day they brought a “special visitor“ to church, an Indian Sikh man she claimed was Jesus, and told her followers to “repent or pay the consequences. “ Most experts say Africas h
46、ardships push people to seek hope in religious cults. “These groups thrive because of poverty,“ says Charles Onyango Obbo, editor of the Monitor, an independent newspaper in Uganda, and a close observer of cults. “People have no support, and theyre susceptible to anyone who is able to tap into their
47、 insecurity. “ Additionally, they say, AIDS, which has ravaged East Africa, may also breed a fatalism that helps apocalyptic notions take root. Some Africans turn to cults after rejecting mainstream Christian churches as “Western“ or “non-African. “ Agnes Masitsa, 30, who used to attend a Catholic c
48、hurch before she joined the Jerusalem Church of Christ, says of Catholicism: “Its dull. “ Catholic icons. Yet, the Ugandan doomsday cult, like many of the sects, drew on features of Roman Catholicism, a strong force in the region. Catholic icons were prominent in its buildings, and some of its leade
49、rs were defrocked priests, such as Dominic Kataribabo, 32, who reportedly studied theology in the Los Angeles area in the mid-1980s. He had told neighbors he was digging a pit in his house to install a refrigerator; police have now recovered 81 bodies from under the floor and 74 from a field nearby. Police are unsure whether Kataribabo died in the church fire. Still, there is the question: How could so many killings have been carried out without drawing attention? Villagers were aware of Kibweteres sect, whose followers communicated mainly thro
