1、笔译三级综合能力模拟试卷 5及答案与解析 SECTION 1 Vocabulary Selection In the section, there are 20 incomplete sentences. Below each sentence, there are 4 choices respectively marked by letters A,B,C and D. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentences. There is only ONE right answer. 1 I know it was a
2、 difficult task, but I didnt expect that a confident person like you should have _ on that. （ A） mapped out （ B） set out （ C） chickened out （ D） broken out 2 There were also other forms, of entertainment. The opera and the operetta remained popular, and music and theater _ a renaissance. （ A） underw
3、ent （ B） experimented （ C） discovered （ D） resisted 3 Actually, much of what was being presented on the stage at that time was _ and experimental. （ A） positive （ B） negative （ C） sensitive （ D） innovative 4 They said that England was paying _ for having been the first country to experience the indu
4、strial revolution. （ A） positively （ B） dearly （ C） sensitively （ D） emotionally 5 According to some recent reports, the urban masses, particularly middle-class women, are continuing their spirited _ of new products. （ A） assumption （ B） conception （ C） consumption （ D） recognition 6 The manager of
5、the company firmly believed that one of the important _ sources of new customers was the childrens market. （ A） unfolded （ B） unknown （ C） unsolved （ D） untapped 7 Its commonly acknowledged that infant mortality has declined because of recent medical _ and a higher standard of living. （ A） recoverie
6、s （ B） discoveries （ C） coverage （ D） leverage 8 They believe that businesses have to find new _ and take advantage of every selling technique that might lead people to buy. （ A） managers （ B） salespersons （ C） investors （ D） customers 9 Despite a flurry of diplomatic activity in Geneva, prospects f
7、or a peace settlement seemed as _ as ever. （ A） remote （ B） provocative （ C） positive （ D） relocated 10 Many modern TV viewers complain about _ that have constantly interrupted and destroyed their viewing the programs. （ A） criminals （ B） finals （ C） financials （ D） commercials 11 Hardly anyone can
8、put up with this sort of _ living environments and all the hardships that he has to bear. （ A） weary （ B） vary （ C） dreary （ D） fairy 12 He tried very hard to _ the authorities of his capabilities and loyalty, only to find that the more he tried, the less they believed him. （ A） tell （ B） show （ C）
9、convince （ D） encourage 13 I told him that he might get into the bosss _ if he could accomplish a few things for the good of the company. （ A） reference （ B） confidence （ C） competence （ D） persistence 14 She dropped her voice as she started to _ that she had fallen in love with the poet. （ A） impre
10、ss （ B） express （ C） suppress （ D） confess 15 The growth of their economy is _ , not in reality. Many of their statistics are false. （ A） in figures （ B） in fact （ C） in the red （ D） in form 16 According to most linguists, beside the difference between speech and writing there is also a difference b
11、etween _ and informality. （ A） formality （ B） familiarity （ C） normality （ D） formula 17 The Chairman seldom talked much at these meetings, but his gestures and noises spoke _. （ A） forums （ B） values （ C） volumes （ D） horrors 18 This political dilemma _ him, changing him from a changing, smart and
12、sociable personality to a gloomy, nervous wreck. （ A） formed （ B） tormented （ C） foamed （ D） doomed 19 We should not let anyone lead us by the _ in our actions. We should always take the initiative in our own hands. （ A） arm （ B） nose （ C） ear （ D） hand 20 Apart from its impact on commercial and ind
13、ustrial structures and procedures, the rapid development of the global communications system is apparently _ barriers between peoples at a pace neither governments nor international agencies can hope to control. （ A） setting up （ B） triggering off （ C） breaking up （ D） breaking down. SECTION 2 Vocab
14、ularly Replacement This section consists of 15 sentences; in each sentence one word or phrase is given in the brackets. Below each sentence, there are 4 choices respectively marked by letters A,B,C and D. Choose the word or phrase that can replace the part without causing any grammatical error or ch
15、anging the basic meaning of the sentence. There is only ONE right answer. 21 Some critics have praised James Micheners epic novels for their facts but deplored their characterization. （ A） emulated （ B） ridiculed （ C） lamented （ D） complimented 22 The hotel manager became suspicious of those people
16、who were loitering in the lobby. （ A） bustling （ B） chatting （ C） meddling （ D） loafing 23 The situation is bound to deteriorate. （ A） come about （ B） continue （ C） become worse （ D） improve 24 Many types of lilies with ornate blossoms are cultivated for their beauty. （ A） messy （ B） dainty （ C） num
17、erous （ D） elaborate 25 Parents who speak equivocally may cause their children to become confused. （ A） ambiguously （ B） angrily （ C） adversely （ D） contemptuously 26 Critics of the Wright brothers thought that the idea of a flying machine was totally preposterous. （ A） attractive （ B） boring （ C） a
18、bsurd （ D） immoral 27 The officer is gallant in his behavior toward the woman. （ A） brave （ B） pertinent （ C） obedient （ D） courtly 28 An increasing proportion of our population, unable to live without advanced medical involvement, will become progressively more reliant on expensive technology. （ A）
19、 interference （ B） interruption （ C） intervention （ D） interaction 29 Alice Walkers graphic depiction of the lives of Black people in the south has established her as one of the most promising contemporary writers in the states. （ A） optimistic （ B） humorous （ C） somber （ D） vivid 30 Frances renewal
20、 of nuclear testing in the South Pacific last month triggered political debates nd mass demonstrations. （ A） assumption （ B） consumption （ C） presumption （ D） resumption 31 They pressed ahead with the liquidation of hostile elements among people. （ A） examination （ B） extermination （ C） investigatio
21、n （ D） execution 32 The guests were in a jubilant mood as the wedding began. （ A） exultant （ B） conciliatory （ C） reverent （ D） receptive 33 I have been a little bit appalled by the levity with which some of our politicians discuss this issue. （ A） contempt （ B） insecurity （ C） frivolity （ D） compun
22、ction 34 The turning point for me is that I finally have the confidence to believe that I can make something of my life, without resorting to crime. （ A） turning to （ B） turning over （ C） turning in （ D） turning up 35 I was surprised to find that they all fell in with my suggestion at once. （ A） tur
23、ned down （ B） agreed to （ C） cut off （ D） carried out SECTION 3 Error Correction This section consists of 15 sentences; in each sentence there is a part given in the brackets that indicates a grammatical error. Below each sentence, there are 4 choices respectively marked by letters A,B,C and D. Choo
24、se the word or phrase that can replace the part so that the error is corrected. There is only ONE right answer. 36 These data will be of considerable use for identifying and analyzing environmental degradation, and than crafting workable solutions. （ A） / （ B） from （ C） with （ D） to 37 Professionals
25、 involving in such development should have a unique sense of innovation, the ability to assimilate new information, outstanding development skills and a striving sense of international cooperation. （ A） involved to （ B） involved as （ C） involving as （ D） involved in 38 Earth observations should prov
26、ide “value added“ applications from existing environmental services, property title holders and process driven financial firms, while creating greater liquidity within the corporations that use them. （ A） as （ B） to （ C） for （ D） with 39 The complete range from sizes and shapes of the human populati
27、on can be examined to determine reach, access and viewing capabilities. （ A） into （ B） within （ C） of （ D） upon 40 The hands on this clock are lubricate so that it can be seen in the dark. （ A） luminous （ B） luminary （ C） lugubrious （ D） lubricable 41 The very real and far reaching implications inhe
28、rent in the current changes being experienced by government spaceports, with terms of their effect upon the whole international space community, are also highlighted. （ A） for terms of （ B） as terms of （ C） in terms of （ D） from terms of 42 It must comply strictly in safety standards to be accepted
29、by the public, and at the same time it must demonstrate that no health or environmental damage occurs. （ A） than （ B） to （ C） from （ D） with 43 These include design for reliability, design for serviceability, design for modularity and design for quality, which must be applied in the entire system. （
30、 A） for （ B） to （ C） with （ D） as 44 It will be emphasized that commercial space operations are inherently complex, long-term, capital-hungry, and set by a variety of risks. （ A） beset by （ B） inset by （ C） preset by （ D） reset by 45 We will show how the International Olympics have commercialized in
31、ternationally, and are financed from corporate and private sponsorships and how this funding scenario can be used to fund new projects. （ A） within （ B） into （ C） through （ D） than 46 Through receiving financial support from family, community or the government, is allowed, it is never admired. （ A）
32、As （ B） Once （ C） Although （ D） Lest 47 The plane was circling over the landing field for 15 minutes when the pilot was told that he should use the Westside Field. （ A） is （ B） would be （ C） has been （ D） had been 48 He meant telling us about it, but he forgot to tell us. （ A） to be telling （ B） tel
33、ling （ C） to have told （ D） having told 49 While having orbited the sun, the satellite has sent more than four billion bits of information back to earth. （ A） orbiting （ B） to orbit （ C） being orbited （ D） having been orbited 50 It is not enough to ensure that the suppliers provide value for money;
34、the governmental buyer must enter into a dialogue with the suppliers to ensure as far as possible that the form of the procurement is persisted to the enhancement of the supply industrys global competitiveness. （ A） cooperative with （ B） consistent with （ C） cooperative in （ D） consistent in 50 As v
35、iewed from space, the Earths distinguishing characteristics are its blue waters and white clouds. Enveloped by an ocean of air consisting of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, the planet is the only one in our solar system known to harbor life. Circling the Sun at an average distance of 149 million km (93
36、 million miles), the Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the fifth largest planet in the solar system. Its rapid and molten nickel-iron core give rise to an extensive magnetic field which, coupled with the atmosphere, shields us from nearly all of the harmful radiation coming from the Sun and
37、 other stars. Most meteors burn up in the Earths atmosphere before they can strike the surface. The planets active geological processes have left no evidence of the ancient pelting it almost certainly received soon after it was formed. The Earth has a single natural satellite-the Moon. 51 Approximat
38、ely how much of the Earths atmosphere is nitrogen? （ A） One-fourth （ B） One-half （ C） Three-fourths （ D） All of it 52 Which of the following helps to create the Earths magnetic fields? （ A） Its blue waters. （ B） Its nitrogen atmosphere. （ C） Its molten metal core. （ D） The Moon. 53 What two factors
39、help protect the Earth from radiation? （ A） Magnetic field and atmosphere （ B） Rapid spin and molten iron-nickel core （ C） The Sun and the Moon （ D） Blue waters and white clouds 54 Why does the Earth show almost no signs of having been hit by numerous meteors in the past? （ A） Humans have built over
40、 most of the craters. （ B） Most meteors fell into the ocean and not on land. （ C） The Earths magnetic field repelled most meteors. （ D） The Earths natural geologic activity has eliminated most traces. 55 The main idea of this passage is that （ A） there are life-supporting characteristics on the Eart
41、h. （ B） the Earth is predominantly water. （ C） the Earth has no common characteristics with other planets. （ D） the Earth is the only planet with a moon. 56 This selection leads one to believe that （ A） The Earth never gets hit by meteors. （ B） The Earth always gets hit by meteors. （ C） The Earth wa
42、s hit by meteors some time in the past. （ D） The Earth may be bombarded by meteors in the near future. 56 Since life began eons ago, thousands of creatures have come and gone. Some, such as the dinosaurs, became extinct due to naturally changing ecologic conditions. More recent threats to life forms
43、 are humans and their activities. Man has drained marshes, burned prairies, dammed and diverted rivers. Some of the more recent casualties of mans expansion have been the dodo, great auk, passenger pigeon, Irish elk, and Stellers sea cow. Sadly, we can no longer attribute the increasing decline in o
44、ur wild animals and plant species to “natural“ processes. Many species are dying out because of exploitation, habitat alteration or destruction, pollution, or the introduction of new species of plants and animals to an area. As mandated by Congress, protecting endangered species, and restoring them
45、to the point where their existence is no longer jeopardized, is the primary objective of the U.S. Fish and Wilidlife Services Endangered Species Program. 57 Which of the following is a form of mans habitat alteration? （ A） Glacial encroachment （ B） Hurricanes （ C） Dammed rivers （ D） Snowstorms 58 Wh
46、ich of the following has become extinct due to mans destruction? （ A） African elephant （ B） Irish elk （ C） Giant panda （ D） White Bengal 59 Which of the following would be a likely theme for the next paragraph? （ A） Naturally changing ecological conditions （ B） Animals that have become extinct （ C）
47、Achievements of the government Endangered Species Program （ D） Programs that have destroyed natural habitats 60 The tone of this passage is （ A） nationalistic. （ B） pro-wildlife. （ C） anti-wildlife. （ D） feminist. 61 According to this passage, （ A） man is the cause of some animal extinction. （ B） an
48、imals often bring about their own extinction. （ C） Congress can absolutely end extinction of animals. （ D） a law is more important than human responsibility. 62 Which of the following is NOT a cause of increasing decline of wild animal population? （ A） Exploitation （ B） Pollution （ C） Habitat altera
49、tion （ D） Congressional law 62 The “Karat“ marking on jewelry tells you what proportion of gold is mixed with other metals, ff 14 parts of gold are mixed with 10 parts of base metal, the combination is called 14-Karat (14K) gold. The higher the Karat rating, the higher the proportion of gold in the object. The lowest Karat gold that can be marketed in the United States is 10-Karat gold. Jewelry does not have to be marked with its Karat quality, but most of it is. ff the
