1、口译二级综合能力模拟试卷 16及答案与解析 一、 PART 1 (20 points) Listen to the following short passages and then decide whether the corresponding statements are true or false. You will hear the passages only ONCE. There are 10 questions in this part of the test, 2 points for each question. 1 The Tsunami that occurred in
2、 November 2004 killed over 140,000 people, leaving several million homeless in Aceh Province and Sri Lanka. 2 For fear of terrorist attacks, Japan, a host country of this years World Cup, has tightened the security for the event. 3 Migratory birds may rely on the earths magnetic field for guidance w
3、hile traveling during cloudy days. 4 Adware is a software program that may help advertisers collect information about consumers preferences and promote sales online. 5 A fortnights delay for treatment is acceptable for women with suspected breast cancer according to the government. 6 The worm infect
4、ing PCs with the Windows operating system has three names in all. 7 According to the speaker, four people have been killed by bird flu, and many more are having it in the capital of Vietnam. 8 According to the speaker, the number of electors in each state equals that of its representatives in the Ho
5、use. 9 According to the speaker, the human community tends to have a narrow interpretation of the notion of “progress“. 10 According to the speaker, one reason contributing to Uruguayans rejection of privatization lies in peoples fear of job loss. 二、 PART 2 (20 points) Listen to the following short
6、passages and then choose one of the answers that best fits the meaning of each passage. The passages will be read only ONCE. There are 10 passages in this part of test, each with 1 question, which carries 2 points. 11 Which of the following statements is true according to what you hear? （ A） Prices
7、for houses in big cities have started to rise since this year. （ B） People buy and sell houses to improve their living conditions. （ C） Economists believe that residence prices would drop. （ D） Economists warn people that price rise might slow down. 12 What is the relationship between the foreign fi
8、rm affiliates and local firms in the country? （ A） The foreign firm affiliates are developing as rapidly as other local firms. （ B） The foreign firm affiliates are not developing as rapidly as other local firms. （ C） The foreign firm affiliates in this country have significantly enhanced the technol
9、ogical upgrading of local firms. （ D） The foreign firm affiliates in this country have hardly exerted any positive influence on the technological progress of local firms. 13 According to the passage, which of the following did NOT happen in the room where the college entrance exam was going on? （ A）
10、 The teachers in die exam hall tried to stop the police from entering into the room. （ B） Some examinees sent answers with mobile phones to people outside the room to make profits. （ C） The mobile phones were confiscated by the police. （ D） Some examinees forwarded answers to people who have paid a
11、lot of money. 14 Which of the following factors did NOT contribute to the smooth election? （ A） Israel made no interference in the election. （ B） Israel helped to keep order in the election. （ C） Israel relaxed its travel restrictions on the Palestinians. （ D） Israel suspended its military activitie
12、s in Palestine area. 15 Where did Columbus first set foot on the New Continent? （ A） Watling Island. （ B） At the spot where a carved stone was erected to mark the event. （ C） Somewhere in eastern Bahamas. （ D） No consensus has been reached on the event among historians. 16 According to the passage,
13、which of the following is true? （ A） Not all restaurant owners agree to pass the new anti-smoking law. （ B） Not all restaurant owners want to call the police when there are people smoking at their places. （ C） Restaurant owners believe the police have a grudge against them. （ D） Only restaurant owne
14、rs will be fined should any of their clients smoke at their places. 17 What is the speakers attitude toward individualism? （ A） Families and troops should not be influenced by individualism, which is very strong in our society. （ B） We should nurture virtues like self-sacrifice, loyalty and love to
15、phase out individualism. （ C） Individualism is so strong in our society that it will replace virtues like self-sacrifice, loyalty and love even in families. （ D） An individualistic society is not what we want, though its powerful. 18 Googles latest efforts to establish an online reading service migh
16、t have the biggest impact because: （ A） it will use a search engine with the fastest speed. （ B） it will put into its search engine a large number of books hardly available otherwise. （ C） it is famous for its search engine which is accurate and easy to use. （ D） it will put into its search engine t
17、he most extensive materials ever known to have been scanned. 19 What conclusion can you make about the elite universities in the US? （ A） Prospects for female faculty in these institutions are dim. （ B） Some less talented female doctorates feel their prospects as staff in these institutions are dim.
18、 （ C） None of these institutions like female doctorates to join them. （ D） Female doctorates will be the lowest in status in these institutions. 20 According to the passage, which of the following is true? （ A） Americans have always believed that military might is correct. （ B） Americans have droppe
19、d diplomatic solutions to political problems since Bush took office. （ C） Americans have accused France of being ungrateful for its help. （ D） Bush was thought by some to be seeking justification in attacking Iran in his address. 三、 PART 3 (40 points) Listen to the following longer passages and then
20、 choose the best answer to each of the questions. You may need to scribble a few notes in order to answer the questions satisfactorily. There are 20 questions in this part of test, 2 points for each question. You will hear the passages only ONCE. At the end of each passage, you will have 2 minutes t
21、o finish the questions. 21 Where did the speaker live for five years? （ A） London. （ B） Paris. （ C） Singapore. （ D） New York. 22 Which of the following is typical of a cosmopolitan city? （ A） People from different parts of the world live and work together. （ B） There are almost three million people
22、living and working in the city. （ C） There are super amenities, ranging from the excellent shops and restaurants. （ D） People can enjoy an urban lifestyle with cultural events such as concerts and operas. 23 What are banned from entering the central district of Singapore during rush hours? （ A） Buse
23、s. （ B） Bicycles. （ C） Unlicensed vehicles. （ D） Private cars. 24 Which of the following is a disadvantage of living in a cosmopolitan city, according to the passage? （ A） The pollution. （ B） The traffic congestion. （ C） The high cost of living. （ D） The population decrease. 25 What is the main idea
24、 of the passage? （ A） The delicacy of the Chinese restaurant in Singapore. （ B） The advantages and disadvantages of living in a cosmopolitan city. （ C） The danger and threat of population explosion in urban areas. （ D） The high living standard of Singapore,. London, Paris and New York. 26 What is co
25、nsidered to be the operating standard for global communication? （ A） The Internet. （ B） The English language. （ C） The networked computer. （ D） The electronic media. 27 Which of the following is true about Internet-connected computers in the 20th century? （ A） Most of them are based in English-speak
26、ing countries. （ B） 80% of them respond to our recent survey inquires. （ C） 90% of them are from the developed countries. （ D） English is the only medium for information stored. 28 Which of the following has the largest number of computer hosts at present? （ A） Asia universities. （ B） European websi
27、tes. （ C） English-speaking countries. （ D） American academic institutions. 29 What can be inferred from the passage? （ A） In the 21st century, Asia will become the center for the world economy. Z （ B） Internet is a major driving force for the spread of the English language. （ C） Computers have becom
28、e extensively networked into the Internet. （ D） The Internet has been serving local, cultural, commercial and educational purposes. 30 What can Internet users do when they have a choice of language preference? （ A） They can talk with academic elite from other countries. （ B） They can make their Engl
29、ish more proficient. （ C） They can maintain website pages in their native tongue. （ D） They can contact a website in a language other than English. 31 What did the speaker expect of life in a country town? （ A） It would be dull and depressing. （ B） It would be comfortable and healthy. （ C） It would
30、be strange and surprising. （ D） It would be spoilt by tourists with guide books. 32 According to the speaker, who are working in the industrial estates? （ A） People from the suburbs. （ B） People from other country towns. （ C） Volunteers. （ D） Local inhabitants. 33 Which of the following has the larg
31、est number along the town streets? （ A） Banking institutions. （ B） Run-down branches. （ C） Chinese restaurants. （ D） Souvenir shops. 34 According to the talk, where could visitors get something to eat in the evenings? （ A） In a pub. （ B） In a fish-and-chip shop. （ C） In a good restaurant. （ D） In a
32、factory canteen. 35 What is the speakers impression of the country towns? （ A） Pleased. （ B） Excited. （ C） Disappointed. （ D） Disgusted. 36 When is a driver likely to have a sleep-related accident according to researchers? （ A） In the middle of the morning is 10 times as likely as those driving in t
33、he evening. （ B） Very early in the evening is as likely as those driving early in the morning. （ C） Very early in the morning is much more likely than those driving early in the evening. （ D） In the middle of the evening is 10 times as likely as those driving early in the morning. 37 Why havent Brit
34、ish government bodies initiated any studies? （ A） Because they do not take the problem of sleepy drivers on motorways as of great significance. （ B） Because they have not been aware of the seriousness of the problem of sleepy drivers. （ C） Because they have no figures on the number of accidents caus
35、ed by drivers sleepiness. （ D） Because they plan to support relevant researches or a general study on “ driver behaviour“. 38 Which of the following is NOT a reason that many motorway accidents are categorized under headings other than sleepiness? （ A） The Transport and Road Research Laboratory find
36、s the cause as “perceptual errors“. （ B） Drivers are unwilling to admit to “falling asleep“ for fear of being dismissed. （ C） Few investigators inquire further to discover the actual reasons hidden behind. （ D） Insurance companies are reluctant to pay insurance for drivers sleepiness. 39 Under what
37、circumstance can we tell an accident is probably caused by sleepiness? （ A） If traffic is light and vehicles are well-spaced on the road. （ B） When there is only one car involved in the accident. （ C） If there is no skid marks or other signs of braking on the road. （ D） All of the above. 40 As for t
38、he writer, what can be concluded from the talk? （ A） He believes driving on a road as dull as a motorway leads to drivers sleepiness. （ B） He thinks it a pity that the issue of sleepiness has not been properly reported. （ C） He agrees with the government bodies that reliable statistics cannot be obt
39、ained. （ D） He shares with the police that sleepiness has caused 20% of motorway accidents. 四、 PART 4 (20 points) Listen to the following passage. Write a short English summary of around 150-200 words of what you have heard. You will hear the passage only ONCE and you will have 25 minutes to finish
40、you English summary. This part of test carries 20 points. You may need to scribble a few notes in order to write your summary satisfactorily. 41 Listen to the following passage. Write in English a short summary of around 150-200 words of what you have heard. You will hear the passage only once and t
41、hen you will have 25 minutes to finish your summary. This part of the test carries 20 points. You may need to scribble a few notes to write your summary. 口译二级综合能力模拟试卷 16答案与解析 一、 PART 1 (20 points) Listen to the following short passages and then decide whether the corresponding statements are true or
42、 false. You will hear the passages only ONCE. There are 10 questions in this part of the test, 2 points for each question. 1 【听力原文】 The late-December tsunami ushered in 2005 on a somber note, with the death toll at over 140,000 and rising. Several million have been left homeless along the Indian Oce
43、an coast, in particular in Indonesias Aceh province and in Sri Lanka. The rebuilding, along with the immediate need for emergency food and medical assistance, will require a global relief effort. 1 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 根据题干中专有名词和数字信息多的特点，注意将其一一与原文对照，看表达是否一致。 2 【听力原文】 Now 6,000 England football fans are e
44、xpected to travel to Japan for this summers World Cup, far more than for any other European team, according to the Football Association. The Japanese have ordered the highest security levels for the event; they are also worried about the threat of terrorist attacks. 2 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 注意同义词或短语的替换，是解题
45、的关键。如本题题干中 for fear that和 ordered the highest security levels分别与原文 worded about和 tightened the security同义。 3 【听力原文】 Migratory birds use several ways to help them navigate. While traveling on a clear night they use the stars as guides. On cloudy nights, they may be using the earths magnetic field or
46、the wind to help them navigate accurately. While flying during the day, the sun provides help for their precise flight. 3 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 根据表示时间的信号词，可判断段落的主要结构。 4 【听力原文】 Advertisers interested in selling products over the Internet may use adware to identify possible buyers. Adware is a software prog
47、ram sent with free files or programs to a computer. Once loaded onto a computer, adware can collect information about a persons interests. Adware can use this information to provide targeted sales messages to the computer user. 4 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 在纷繁复杂的信息中把握句子的主要结构，获得主要信息。 5 【听力原文】 Doctors are warnin
48、g that some women with suspected breast cancer are facing unacceptable delays for treatment. The government wants women to wait no longer than two weeks to see consultants, but researchers at a London hospital say it can be as long as three months, and warn that lives could be at risk. 5 【正确答案】 A 【试
49、题解析】 掌握同义词的替换是解题的关键。如本题题 干中 fortnight与文中的 two weeks意思相同。 6 【听力原文】 Many computer users around the globe apparently heeded the warnings about a worm with a sexy name and took precautions to protect their data from the destruction of “ Kama Sutra“. The worm, also known as Blackworm, Nyxem, and Blackmal, is a type of malware, or malicious software that infects PCs using the Windows operating system. 6 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 根据题干中关键词 name，着重找寻原文中关于姓名的专有名词。 7 【听力原文】 The United Nations health agency has confirmed a fourth bird flu death in Vietnam, and says an increased number of patients
