1、中级口译（笔试）模拟试卷 4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. Remembe
2、r you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE. 0 Using a public telephone may well be one of【 C1】 _of life, demanding patience, determination and【 C2】 _, together on occasion with considerable unpopularity. The hopeful caller(shall we call him George?)waits till six oclock in the evening to【 C3】 _the so-cal
3、led cheap rates for【 C4】 _. The telephone box, with two broken panes of glass in the side, stands【 C5】 _two main roads with buses, lorries and cars roaring past. It is pouring with rain as George joins a queue of four depressed-looking people. Time passes slowly and seems to come to【 C6】 _while the
4、person immediately before George carries on an endless conversation, pausing【 C7】_another coin every minute or so. Eventually the receiver is replaced and the caller leaves the box. George enters and picks up one of the directories inside,【 C8】 _that someone unknown has tom out the very page he need
5、s. Nothing for it but to dial Directory Enquiries,【 C9】_(while someone outside bangs repeatedly on the door)and finally【 C10】_given. At last George can go ahead with his call. Just as he is【 C11】 _, however, the door pens and【 C12】 _peers in: As he continues to dial, his unwanted companion withdraws
6、. At last he hears the burr-burr of【 C13】 _, immediately followed by rapid pips demanding his money, but he is now so upset that he【 C14】 _he has placed ready【 C15】 _of the box. Having at last located them, he dials again: the pips are repeated and he hastily inserts the coins. A cold voice【 C16】 _,
7、 “Grand Hotel, Chalfont Wells,“ Ive an urgent message for a Mr. Smith who is a guest in your hotel. Could you【 C17】 _to him? Im afraid I dont know his room number. The response appears less than enthusiastic and【 C18】 _. George inserts more coins. Then the voice informs him Ive been trying to locate
8、 Mr. Smith but the hall porter reports having seen him【 C19】 _. Breathing heavily, George replaces the receiver, just as【 C20】 _starts again. 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 【 C
9、18】 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 you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide whi
10、ch 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） Miss Allan has just inherited a fortune. （ B） Miss Allan doesnt like her colleague. （ C） Miss Allan prefers to share the room with
11、 her colleague. （ D） Miss Allan has moved into a new apartment. （ A） My friends try to persuade me to invest in the stock market. （ B） My friends talk a lot about investing in the stock market. （ C） My friends say that investing in the stock market is crazy. （ D） My friends and I have different opin
12、ions about the stock market. （ A） The candidate is definitely well qualified, whether we check with his references or not. （ B） The candidate needs to be checked by the finance manager, even though he has work experience. （ C） We are satisfied with the candidates references, who recommended him for
13、the job. （ D） We should find more about the candidate, though he is apparently eligible for the post. （ A） I am interested in your new techniques and I want to make an appointment. （ B） I want to talk to our technician to see if he is interested in your new products. （ C） I can ask some of our staff
14、 to give you information about our new products. （ D） I hope you understand that I have to attend a meeting about our new products. （ A） I dont think we should open our local branch here in Shanghai. （ B） I cannot appoint Mr. Brown to the post although he was born in Shanghai. （ C） I believe Mr. Bro
15、wn can easily be connected as he is now living in Shanghai. （ D） I recommend that Mr. Brown be in charge of our local branch in Shanghai. （ A） Insurance is unnecessary for the transportation of goods. （ B） Insurance is a factor that affects the price of goods. （ C） Insurance contributes to reducing
16、the price of goods. （ D） Insurance helps improve the quality of goods. （ A） Some people prefer to live in dry places, as they dislike wet climate. （ B） Water is in short supply in some regions, so people there rely a lot on rains. （ C） It is not surprising to see torrential rains in some areas durin
17、g dry seasons. （ D） In some dry areas, it seldom rains, but when it rains, it pours. （ A） If you are too aggressive, you will find it difficult to become successful in your city life. （ B） Your personality has nothing to do with your competitiveness when you choose to work in a big city. （ C） Living
18、 and working in a large city demands certain personal traits and qualifications. （ D） If you live in an impersonal and competitive world, you are more likely to be successful. （ A） With such a big order, our side demands a discount which is 10% or over. （ B） At least 10% of the expenses should be de
19、voted to solving the problem. （ C） Although we have spent much on the project, a 10% increase in our budget is necessary. （ D） We asked for a 10% discount, which has caused all the trouble on our side. （ A） Many animals and plants would die because they cannot survive the changing environment. （ B）
20、Many animals would be slaughtered, since they fail to adapt themselves to the existing outside world. （ C） Most people would feel sorry for the destiny of endangered species, if they become extinct on earth. （ D） Most species would react fast enough to adapt themselves to the ever-changi4g condition
21、s of nature. 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 questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE, when you hear a question, read
22、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. （ A） At the age of 7. （ B） At high school. （ C） In Holland. （ D） In the International School of Dance. （ A） She joined New York
23、City Ballet. （ B） She went abroad for further study. （ C） She lived in Paris for two years. （ D） She went to Europe. （ A） About a year and a half ago. （ B） Three years ago. （ C） At the age of sixteen. （ D） Not mentioned. （ A） She applied for the position on the advertisement. （ B） The director of th
24、e company offered her the position. （ C） She joined it through an examination. （ D） Her dance director recommended her. （ A） A degree-granting institution of higher learning. （ B） A group of students sharing academic and residential facilities. （ C） A component part of a large corporate body. （ D） A
25、n institution affiliated with a university. （ A） After their general survey courses are completed. （ B） After they enroll in a university. （ C） After they receive a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science. （ D） After they are permitted to select their courses. （ A） After they receive masters degre
26、e. （ B） After they graduate from middle schools. （ C） After they receive bachelors degrees. （ D） After general survey courses are completed. （ A） In the degrees which are received in a university. （ B） In the age when a student enters a university. （ C） In the courses which are offered in a universi
27、ty. （ D） In the time when general education is completed. （ A） In a castle. （ B） In a tourist office. （ C） In a restaurant. （ D） In a museum. （ A） $ 4. 50 for adults and $3 for children. （ B） $6 for adults and $3 for children. （ C） $6 for adults and $4.50 for children. （ D） $5.50 for adults and $2.5
28、0 for children. （ A） Its a large museum. （ B） Visitors will have to pay go in there. （ C） There are a wide range of things, including Samurai armor. （ D） Its open the whole year around. （ A） Its an old and beautiful restaurant. （ B） Its not a nice place for touring the region. （ C） The food there is
29、 very delicious. （ D） Its an very expensive club. （ A） Walking is the worlds most natural exercise. （ B） Walking is not so dangerous as running. （ C） Walking will bring less physical harm to bones and joints. （ D） Walking has more psychological benefits than physical ones. （ A） About 50 million Amer
30、icans take part in “fitness“ walking. （ B） People can do fitness walking almost anywhere and anytime. （ C） Sometimes new equipment is needed for fitness walking. （ D） People do fitness walking when they have no transportation. （ A） They felt more energetic. （ B） They felt a little tired. （ C） They f
31、elt hungry. （ D） They felt worried and tense. （ A） Walking eased the seriousness of personal problems. （ B） Walking was not useful to solving personal problems. （ C） Personal problems could be solved completely by walking. （ D） Positive psychological changes could result from walking every day. （ A）
32、 Business trips. （ B） Restaurants decoration. （ C） The airport modernization. （ D） The transportation. （ A） Inexpensive and nice. （ B） Just so-so. （ C） Not satisfactory. （ D） Indecent and expensive. （ A） The parking facilities are too far away and inconvenient. （ B） The parking facilities are effect
33、ive and sophisticated. （ C） The parking lot is always very crowded. （ D） There are too many buses in the parking lot. （ A） The man is going to take a trip to Barcelona. （ B） The man often takes flights in the airport. （ C） The man is not used to the new airport. （ D） The man doesnt think highly of t
34、he links to the airport. 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 space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Pas
35、sage 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 your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are li
36、stening. 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), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis
37、 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 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 histo
38、rians 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 European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture th
39、at 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 scholars this meant a return to humanas opposed to spiritual, values. Fulfillment i
40、n 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 to secular as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works un
41、derstandable 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 disseminated. They could see the architectural monuments, sculptures, plays, and poems
42、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 translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wonde
43、red 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 the sculptors, painters, architects, and scholars who had rediscovered ancient a
44、rt 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 halfthough at different rates in different countriesthat we cannot define a single Re
45、naissance style. 58 What is the passage mainly about? （ A） The musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European Renaissance （ B） The musical techniques that were in use during the European Renaissance （ C） The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included
46、 changes in musical style （ D） The ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance 59 It can be inferred from the passage that thinkers of the Renaissance were seeking a rebirth of _. （ A） communication among artists across Europe （ B） spirituality in everyday life （ C
47、） a cultural emphasis on human values （ D） religious themes in art that would accompany the traditional secular themes 60 According to the passage, Renaissance artists and writers had all of the following intentions EXCEPT _. （ A） to use religious themes （ B） to portray only the pleasant parts of hu
48、man experience （ C） to produce art that people would find attractive （ D） to create works that were easily understood 61 The word “disseminated“ (para. 2) is closest in meaning to _. （ A） played （ B） documented （ C） spread （ D） analyzed 62 What can be inferred about the music of ancient Greece and R
49、ome? （ 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 performed. （ D） Its effect on listeners was described in a number of classical texts. 62 When prehistoric man arrived in new parts of the world, something strange happened to the large animals: they suddenly becam
