1、口译三级综合能力模拟试卷 11及答案与解析 SECTION 1 (10 points) Listen to the following passages and then decide whether the statements below are true or false. There are 10 questions in this section, with 1 points each. You will hear the recording only ONCE. At the end of the recording, you will have 2 minutes to fini
2、sh this section. 1 The Erie Canal joined the Great Lakes with the Hudson River. （ A）正确 （ B）错误 2 Settlers and manufactured products were usually transported from west to east. （ A）正确 （ B）错误 3 Shallow canals were built for transportation when natural waterways were inadequate. （ A）正确 （ B）错误 4 New York
3、 City had a deeper harbor than other Atlantic seaports was one reason for its prosperity during the early 19th century. （ A）正确 （ B）错误 5 The construction of the Erie Canal encouraged westward migration and helped populate the frontier. （ A）正确 （ B）错误 6 It takes longer time to travel by river is one of
4、 the major reasons that the inland waterway system was unable to compete with other forms of transportation. （ A）正确 （ B）错误 7 Though inland waterways were important transportation system, they were soon replaced by the more convenient railroads. （ A）正确 （ B）错误 8 The decline of Atlantic seaports was a
5、result of the inland waterway system in the United States. （ A）正确 （ B）错误 9 According to the passage, inland waterway travel was most popular in the early 1800s. （ A）正确 （ B）错误 10 The speaker talks about the role of inland waterways in the nations growth of America. （ A）正确 （ B）错误 SECTION 2 (10 points)
6、 Listen to the following short statements and then choose one of the answers that best fits the meaning of each statement. There are 10 questions in this section, 1 points for each question. You will hear the recording only ONCE. 11 Will we go to see the movie tonight? （ A） Yes. （ B） No. （ C） Not ce
7、rtain. 12 Which of the following is true according to the speaker? （ A） The bicycle rider didnt stop to help the motorists. （ B） The bicycle rider passed by several motorists. （ C） Some drivers didnt stop to assist the bicycle rider. 13 According to the lawyer, what would happen to John? （ A） John w
8、ould receive an inheritance when his uncle died. （ B） Johns uncle gave him a beneficial name. （ C） John would have to change his name according to his uncles will. 14 Why did the engineer feel upset? （ A） The lawyer returned the suitcase. （ B） The lawyer rejected his case. （ C） The lawyer advised hi
9、m to give up his ease. 15 What did the insurance company do after the fire? （ A） The insurance company came out to inspect the damage. （ B） The insurance company insisted that the building be repaired. （ C） The insurance company paid for the fire damage. 16 According to the speaker, what changes wil
10、l take place about personal computers? （ A） The prices of personal computers will decrease. （ B） The prices of personal computers will increase. （ C） There wont be too much fluctuation in prices. 17 Which of the following is true about Mona? （ A） Mona hasnt worked hard at the post of manager. （ B） T
11、he managers job Mona has been given is hard work. （ C） Mona hasnt worked for very long, but has been given the managers job. 18 Why did she oppose the investment plan? （ A） Because she thought that the plan was impractical. （ B） Because she thought that the plan was risky. （ C） Because she had her o
12、wn investment proposal. 19 How can this statement be interpreted? （ A） The tenants absolutely must pay rent at the beginning of the month. （ B） The landlord might fail to collect your rent on the first of next month. （ C） You should call the landlord about rent on the first of the month. 20 What doe
13、s the speaker probably say next? （ A） We can have that table. （ B） Food is already being served at that table. （ C） Well have to sit elsewhere. 一、 PART 2 (30 points, 10 minutes) Listen to the following passages and then choose the best answer to each question. You may need to scribble a few notes in
14、 order to answer the questions satisfactorily. There are 3 passages in this part, each with 5 questions. And each question carries 2 points. You will hear the passages only ONCE. At the end of each passage, you will have 2 minutes to finish the questions. 21 What is this talk mainly about? （ A） The
15、scientific development in 17th century Britain and its historical significance. （ B） The scientific discoveries made in 17th century Britain. （ C） The difference between two models of scientific activities in 17th century Britain, i.e. between the “group“ model and the individual model. （ D） The imp
16、act on industrialization by scientific discoveries around 17th century in Britain. 22 What does the speak say about British peoples attitude toward scientific activities in 17th century? （ A） British people generally did not attach much importance to scientific research. （ B） British people generall
17、y thought that scientific work had little to do with business success. （ C） British people generally believed that scientific discoveries were the basis of business Success. （ D） British people generally did not like scientific research as it was always boring. 23 Which area of academic study is not
18、 mentioned by the speaker when he talks about scientific advances in 17th century Britain? （ A） Biology. （ B） Chemistry. （ C） Medicine. （ D） Astrology. 24 What docs the speaker say about the collaboration amongst members of the Royal Society? （ A） There is a smooth collaboration amongst members of t
19、he Royal Society. （ B） The collaboration amongst members of the Royal Society is often jeopardized by priority and patent issues. （ C） There is no collaboration amongst members of the Royal Society at all. （ D） There was a close and smooth collaboration amongst members of the Royal Society on priori
20、ty and patent issues. 25 What is the speakers opinion toward the group model of scientific activities? （ A） In some sense the contribution made by the group model is even more lasting than that made by the individual model. （ B） The “group model“ onsisted of nonprofessionals and made little contribu
21、tion to scientific development. （ C） The “group model“ conducted just as many scientific experiments as the individual model. （ D） The “group model“ made many standards to restrict the scientific practice of the individual model. 26 What is the annual medical cost of the US per person? （ A） 5,653 （
22、B） 5,635 （ C） 2,231 （ D） 2,213 27 Among the following factors, which contribute(s) to the short life expectancy of the Americans than Britons? （ A） Traffic accident. （ B） Homicide rate. （ C） Inadequate access to the Medical Insurance by the Americans. （ D） Both A and 28 Which of the following diseas
23、es occurs more frequently in among Americans than in Britons as it is suggested Dr Marmots research? （ A） Heavy drinking. （ B） Cancer. （ C） Heart disease. （ D） Insomnia. 29 Which of the following population groups is not excluded in the aforementioned research? （ A） Blacks. （ B） Latinos. （ C） Asians
24、. （ D） Hispanics. 30 What was the obesity rate among the general Britons in 1980? （ A） 15% （ B） 17% （ C） 7% （ D） 5% 31 How many new jobs were added in April? （ A） 108,000 （ B） 135,000 （ C） 138,000 （ D） 210,000 32 Which of the following statements is true about the job market in April? （ A） Both the
25、total number of jobs and unemployment rate increased. （ B） Both the total number of jobs and unemployment rate decreased. （ C） The total number of jobs increased while the unemployment rate decreased. （ D） The total number of jobs decreased while the unemployment rate increased. 33 Which of the foll
26、owing statements is true about the relationship between the unemployment rate and the number of new jobs? （ A） The relationship between the two indexes in April is normal. （ B） The relationship between the two indexes in April is not normal. （ C） The two indexes always develop in the opposite direct
27、ion, one increasing and the other declining. （ D） The two indexes always develop in the same direction, both increasing or declining. 34 How many points did the Dow Jones average point close at on May 5, 2006? （ A） 11,706.62 （ B） 11,577.74 （ C） 11,722.98 （ D） 11,755.72 35 Which of the following stat
28、ements is true about Ian Shepherdsons analysis of US economy? （ A） Most of the investors believed that the interest rates would be raised in June. （ B） The stock prices rose in April because the high employment suggested a strong economy. （ C） Very few investors believed that the interest rates woul
29、d be raised in June. （ D） The high employment rate of April reflected the increased number of new jobs. 二、 PART 3 (20 points, 10 minutes) Parts of the following text are missing. While listening to the tape, complete the passage by filling in each blank space with an appropriate word or words. There
30、 are 20 blanks, each carrying 1 points. You will hear the passage only ONCE. At the end of the recording, you will have 3 minutes to finish this part. 35 I am honored to be here today, (1) Harvard at this celebration of the College Boards half century of working to promote (2) and equal opportunity
31、in higher education. Before I say anything else, I want to thank everyone in the room for the work you do every day to make college (3) , available, and (4) for millions of young people across the country. I want to focus my remarks on a matter of (5) to American familiesand to the future of the nat
32、ion - restoring education to its proper role as a (6) to equal opportunity and (7) in our society. This has been an (8) in higher education, with great and creative efforts made by many institutions. Earlier this year, we announced a new (9) at Harvard aimed at the students from families of low and
33、(10) income. Under our new program, families with incomes of (11) will no longer be expected to contribute to the cost of attending Harvard for their children. Families with incomes of less than $ 60,000 will also see their (12) reduced. We are proud of this effort at Harvard, but we are aware that
34、the programs of individual institutions with means can never be a substitute for our shared (13) to provide adequate funding for Pell grants and other financial aid, and for the state and community college systems that make higher education (14) and affordable for the (15) . There is something empty
35、 about (16) initiatives that may be right for one institution without attention to their broader impact. (17) , we (18) if we urge changes in national policy without doing what we can on our own campuses. In this spirit, I want to (19) today a problem that is emerging with (20) in this nation. 三、 PA
36、RT 4 (30 points, 30 minutes) Listen to the following passage. Write a short English summary of around 150 words of what you have heard. You will hear the passage only ONCE and you will have 25 minutes to finish you English summary at the end of the recording. This part of test carries 30 points. You
37、 may need to scribble a few notes in order to write your summary satisfactorily. 56 Listen to the following passage. Write a short English summary of around 150 words of what you have heard. This part of the test carries 30 points. You will hear the passage only once. At the end of the recording, yo
38、u will have 25 minutes to finish this part. You may need to scribble a few notes in order to write your summary satisfactorily. 口译三级综合能力模拟试卷 11答案与解析 SECTION 1 (10 points) Listen to the following passages and then decide whether the statements below are true or false. There are 10 questions in this s
39、ection, with 1 points each. You will hear the recording only ONCE. At the end of the recording, you will have 2 minutes to finish this section. 0 【听力原文】 Today Im going to discuss transportation and communication in the early 19th century in the United States. At that time, inland waterways provided
40、North Americas most popular form of long-distance transportation. Travel by rivers was often more convenient than taking a wagon over primitive country roads, especially when shipping heavy loads of farm products or household goods. Where the natural waterways were inadequate, shallow canals were bu
41、ilt. The Erie Canal, opened in 1825, connected the Great Lakes with the upper Hudson River. It allowed settlers in the Great Lakes region to send their crops eastward to New York City at the mouth of Hudson at a much lower cost. From there, crops could be shipped to other Atlantic ports. The constru
42、ction of the Erie Canal also encouraged westward migration along inland waterways and helped populate the frontier. The City of Detroit grew up between two of the Great Lakes. Later a canal joined the Great Lakes with the Mississippi river system and Chicago became a thriving city. Politically the w
43、aterway system united the nation in a way few had imagined possible, by the mid-1800s, faster and cheaper railroads became more popular and the canal system declined. Railroads could be used year round whereas canals were often frozen in the winter. During the first third of the century, however, tr
44、ansportation on rivers, lakes and canals aided greatly in the growth of the United States. 1 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 特定信息的找寻和判断。根据题干中地名专有名词定位到原文相关信息 The Erie Canalconnected the Great Lakes with the upper Hudson River 即Erie运河将 Great Lakes和 Hudson River上游联接起来，而题干说 Erie运河和Hudson River汇入 Great Lakes，由此可知题干的说法与原
45、文不符，该题的说法是错误的。 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 特定信息的找寻和判断 。根据原文可知 1825年 Erie运河的开放使得大湖区的定居者们可将粮食运到东部纽约城，而且该运河 also encouraged westward migration along inland waterways and helped populate the frontier即鼓励了人们沿内陆水道向西部移民。由此可见，当时的运输是东西双向进行的。因此题干的说法与原文不符，是错误的。 3 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 语义理解题。根据原文 Where the natural waterways wer
46、e inadequate， shallow canals were built可知哪里的天然水路不够，哪里就有浅的运河修建。由此可见题干的说法与原文意思相符，是正确的。 4 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 因果关系的找寻和判断。根据原文 It allowed settlers in the Great Lakes region to send their crops eastward to New York City at the mouth of Hudson at a much lower cost From there， crops could be shipped to other A
47、tlantic ports可知，当时大湖区的定居者们将谷物经水道东运至 Hudson河口的纽约城，其运费比其它方式便宜许多。在那里，货物再用船运到大西洋沿岸其它港口。由此可推断，纽约城繁荣的原因应该是因为该地是货物的集散地。而题干说纽约城有比其它大西洋诸港都深的港口在原文中并未提到，因此题干的说法是错误的。 5 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 特定信息的找寻和判断。根据原文 The construction of the Erie Canal also encouraged westward migration along inland waterways and helped populat
48、e the frontier可知 Erie运河的开通鼓励了沿内陆水道向西部的移民，帮助了西部边疆的移民定居。由此可见题干的说法与原文相符，是正确的。 6 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 因果关系的找寻和判断。根据原文 by the mid-1800s， faster and cheaper railroads became more popular and the canal system declined Railroads could be used year round whereas canals were often frozen in the winter可知到 19世纪中期，更为
49、快捷、便宜的铁路运输日益流行，运河水运衰落了。铁路运输可终年使用而冬天结冰使运河无法使用。由此可判断内陆水运系统无法与其它运输形式抗衡的原因在于速度、价格和自然条件的限制，因此题干将耗时列为主要原因，与原文不符，是错误的。 7 【 正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 推理判断题。根据原文 Politically the waterway system united the nation in a way few had imagined possible， by the mid-1800s， faster and cheaper railroads became more popular and the canal system declined可知，从政治角度看水运系统将全国联系起来，这几乎没人能想到。到 19世纪中期，更为快捷、便宜的铁 路运输日益流行，运河水运衰落了。由此可推断该句前半部分说明了水运系统的重要性，而后半句则表明其衰落的必然性。因此题干的说法与原文相符，是正确的。 8 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 特定信息的找寻和判断。根据原文 by the mid-1800s， faster and cheaper railroads became more popular and the canal system de
