1、笔译三级综合能力语气练习试卷 5及答案与解析 0 Stay the Course on Terror War 坚持反恐战争的道路 President Bush urged US allies Tuesday to remain committed to the reconstruction of Iraq, vowing that terrorist attacks like last weeks bombings in Spain “will never shake the will of the United States. “ “Its essential that we remain
2、side-by-side with the Iraqi people as they begin the process of serf-government,“ Bush said in a White House appearance with Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende. Bushs comments come one year after the US-led invasion of Iraq and at a time when his handling of the war on terror is being questio
3、ned by many Democrats, particularly Sen. John Kerry, the presumed Democratic presidential nominee. “Theyll kill innocent people to try to shake our will,“ Bush said of terrorists. “Thats what they want to do. Theyll never shake the will of the United States. We understand the stakes. “ The administr
4、ation has cast the toppling of the regime of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein as part of the broader war on terror. Bush has generally enjoyed high marks from the American public for his leadership on national security following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. But Democrats have gr
5、own increasingly vocal in their criticism of Bushs approach to the war on terror, saying he has alienated allies abroad and failed to match his often tough rhetoric with support for first responders, such as firefighters, at home and equipment for soldiers in the fielD Typical was a comment Monday f
6、rom Kerry, when he addressed one firefighters union that has endorsed his bid for the presidency. “I do not fault George Bush for doing too much in the war on terror,“ Kerry saiD “I believe hes done too little. “ The administration has refuted the charges. Administration figures point out that about
7、 three dozen nations have contributed in some fashion to the reconstruction of Iraq. And Bush-Cheney campaign officials say its Kerry not Bush who has failed to provide support for homeland security through various Senate votes. Kerry said the Republican campaign is taking a selective and misleading
8、 review of his votes. “Im not going to worry about them misleading because were going to keep pounding away at the truth over the next few months,“ Kerry said at a campaign event in West Virginia on Tuesday, talking about the administrations record on several fronts. But the challenge for Bush on th
9、e terror war is not just coming from the US campaign trail. In the aftermath of last weeks bombings of commuter trains in Madrid, Spanish voters ousted the Popular Party of Bush ally Jose Maria Aznar in favor of the Socialists, who opposed the US- led invasion of Iraq last March. Socialist leader Jo
10、se Luis Rodriguez Zapatero said Monday he wants to pull Spanish troops out of Iraq unless the United Nations takes on greater role there. Asked how he would respond to Dutch citizens who have called for Balkenende to withdraw that countrys troops, Bush said, “I would ask them to think about the Iraq
11、i citizens who dont want people to withdraw because they want to be free. “ About 1,100 Dutch troops are stationed in southern Iraq, part of the coalition that has occupied the country since the US-led invasion last March. Balkenende said his government has yet to discuss whether Dutch troops would
12、remain in Iraq beyond the end of June, when the United States plans to hand over power to a new Iraqi government. Bush said the al Qaeda terrorist network a leading suspect in the Madrid bombings, which killed 201 people hopes to stop the spread of freedom and democracy in the Middle East. “A1 Qaeda
13、 wants us out of Iraq because al Qaeda wants to use Iraq as an example of defeating freedom and democracy,“ he said 1 This news report implies that_. （ A） the United States itself is divided in opinion regarding its relationship with its allies （ B） George Bush and John Kerry were in serous dispute
14、concerning the process of self-government in Iraq （ C） George Bush has not done enough to prevent terrorist attacks （ D） the Bush administration is under pressure both at home and abroad 2 Which of the following is a factor that contributes to Bushs popularity among the American public? （ A） Bush st
15、arted the Iraqi war resolutely, supported by allies. （ B） Bush insisted that the Iraqi war was part of the war against terrorism. （ C） Bush has taken a tough line on national security issues. （ D） Bush maintained that the United States would win the Iraqi war. 3 Which of the following is NOT a criti
16、cism of the Bush Administration from the Democrats? （ A） Only thirty plus nations have contributed to the reconstruction of Iraq. （ B） The United States has been separating itself from the ally nations. （ C） The Administration has not done enough to support homeland security. （ D） The Administration
17、 has not kept its promise of giving sufficient support to the soldiers in the battlefield. 4 It can be inferred from the passage that_. （ A） the Republicans are misleading the Senate votes （ B） the Democrats enjoy more seats in the Senate than Republicans （ C） Kerry is not refuting Bush effectively
18、（ D） Bush is losing West Virginia in his presidential campaign 5 The train bombings in Madrid may have_. （ A） caused the Spanish Popular party to lose its power to the Socialists （ B） led to the Dutch citizens to urge the Dutch government to withdraw troops out of Iraq （ C） shaken peoples confidence
19、 in Bush （ D） been plotted by A1 Oaeda 5 Hillary Rodham Clinton 希拉里 罗德姆 克林顿 During the 1992 presidential campaign, Hillary Rodham Clinton observed, “Our lives are a mixture of different roles. Most of us are doing the best we can to find whatever the right balance is.For me, that balance is family,
20、work, and service. “ Hillary Diane Rodham, Dorothy and Hugh Rodhams first child, was born on October 26, 1947.Two brothers, Hugh and Tony, soon followeD Hillarys childhood in Park Ridge, Illinois, was happy and disciplined.She loved sports and her church, and was a member of the National Honor Socie
21、ty, and a student leader. Her parents encouraged her to study hard and to pursue any career that interested her. As an undergraduate at Wellesley College, Hillary mixed academic excellence with school government. Speaking at graduation, she said, “The challenge now is to practice politics as the art
22、 of making what appears to be impossible, possible. “ In 1969, Hillary entered Yale Law School, where she served on the Board of Editors of Yale Law Review and Social Action, interned with childrens advocate Marian Wright Edelman, and met Bill Clinton. The President often recalls how they met in the
23、 library when she strode up to him and said, “If youre going to keep staring at me, I might as well introduce myself. “ The two were soon inseparable partners in moot court, political campaigns, and matters of the heart. After graduation, Hillary advised the Childrens Defense Fund in Cambridge and j
24、oined the impeachment inquiry staff advising the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives. After completing those responsibilities, she“followed her heart to Arkansas,“ where Bill had begun his political career. They married in 1975. She joined the faculty of the University of Arkansas La
25、w School in 1975 and the Rose Law Firm in 1976. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter appointed her to the board of the Legal Services Corporation, and Bill Clinton became governor of Arkansas. Their daughter, Chelsea, was born in 1980. Hillary served as Arkansass First Lady for 12 years, balancing family
26、, law, and public service. She chaired the Arkansas Educational Standards Committee, co-founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, and served on the boards of the Arkansas Childrens Hospital, Legal Services, and the Childrens Defense FunD As the nations First Lady, Hillary continued t
27、o balance public service with private life. Her active role began in 1993 when the President asked her to chair the Task Force on National Health Care Reform. She continued to be a leading advocate for expanding health insurance coverage, ensuring children are properly immunized, and raising public
28、awareness of health issues. She wrote a weekly newspaper column entitled “Talking It Over,“ which focused on her experiences as First Lady and her observations of women, children, and families she has met around the worlD Her 1996 book It Takes a Village and Other Lessons Children Teach Us As First
29、Lady, her public involvement with many activities sometimes led to controversy. Undeterred by critics, Hillary won many admirers for her staunch support for women around the world and her commitment to childrens issues. She was elected United States Senator from New York on November 7, 2000. She is
30、the first First Lady elected to the United States Senate and the first woman elected statewide in New York. 6 On the eve of becoming the First Lady of the United States, Hillary Rodham Clinton began to take service into consideration. Here the word “service“ means_. （ A） work in the army, navy or th
31、e air force （ B） work or duty done for the country （ C） work in any of the government departments （ D） work in the Presidents home 7 In 1969, Hillary Rodham Clinton entered Yale Law School, where she worked as_. （ A） Ph.D.student （ B） wife of Bill Clinton （ C） editor and intern （ D） secretary 8 Hill
32、ary Rodham Clinton went to Arkansas for the purposes of becoming_. （ A） a follower of Bill Clinton （ B） an advisor for the Childrens Defense Fund （ C） an editor of a magazine （ D） a government official 9 Hillary Rodham Clinton got her first government appointment in the_Administration. （ A） Nixon （
33、B） Carter （ C） Clinton （ D） Bush 10 Which of the following is NOT the task that Hillary Rodham Clinton was involved in as chair of the Task Force on National Health Care Reform? （ A） expanding health insurance coverage （ B） ensuring childrens immunization （ C） raising public awareness of health issu
34、es （ D） writing a best seller 10 Ethics Office Backs Interior Official 民族部支持内政部的官员 The Office of Government Ethics said the Interior Departments No. 2 official, Steven Griles, did not appear to violate ethics rules by arranging meetings between Interior officials and his former lobbying clients and
35、partners. The office, after reviewing an 18-month investigation by the Interior Departments inspector general, said it found no ethics violations by Griles in the departments awarding of more than $1.6 million i contracts in 2001 and 2002 to Advanced Power Technologies Inc., a former client. Interio
36、r Department Inspector General Earl Devaney said Griles behavior is the latest case of an Interior official falling to consider perceived impropriety in his actions. He also called the departments underfunded ethics office “a train wreck waiting to happen. “ Interior Secretary Gale Norton and Republ
37、icans in Congress said the report clears Griles of any wrongdoing. Griles is gratified by the finding that he had “adhered to ethics laws and rules. “ “I am glad this matter is behind me,“ he saiD Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., called Devaneys report a case of the “foxes guarding the foxes,“ saying th
38、e questionable conduct and special treatment given to Griles former clients “cannot help but leave a sour taste in the mouth of anyone who believes in the fairness of government. “ Environmentalists had alleged that Griles helped former clients land government contracts, intervened in an environment
39、al study of coalbed methane development in Wyoming, and held a dinner for senior department officials at the home of his former lobbying partner. Two matters the coalbed methane analysis and the Interior Department dinner were referred to Norton by the Office of Government Ethics for possible action
40、. Norton said they had been adequately addresseD “This closes the issue,“ Norton said in a statement. Kristen Sykes of Friends of the Earth disagreed and said Griles should be fireD “It uncovers regular and consistent breaches of Griles ethics agreements and , more importantly, blatant violations of
41、 the publics trust,“ she saiD “If this White House is serious about ethics and accountability, Mr. Griles should be dismissed immediately. “ Devaney did not draw conclusions in his report, but said in a letter to the department that regardless of whether Griles broke the law, the appearance of wrong
42、doing erodes public trust. “This is the only one in a series of cases in which we have observed an institutional failure to consider the appearance of a particular course of conduct,“ he wrote. “It is my hope, however, that this may be the case that changes the ethical culture in the department. “ L
43、ast month, Devaney cleared the departments former top lawyer, Bill Myers, of allegations that his official actions benefited former lobbying clients. An investigation is under way into whether Bureau of Land Management Director Kathleen Clarke violated ethics rules by participating in meetings regar
44、ding a land exchange in Utah, where she was the states director of natural resources. Griles continues to receive $284,000 a year as part of a four-year severance package from his former lobbying firm. In April 2002, the Environmental Protection Agency was about to object to an environmental study o
45、f coalbed methane drilling in Wyoming when Griles interveneD In a phone call and letter, he urged EPA to resolve its differences to keep the project on track. At least six of Griless former clients had interest in the project. Devaney also found that Interior Department officials sought out projects
46、 to award to one of Griles former clients, Advanced Power Technologies, Inc., ather than letting APTI compete for existing projects. After joining the Interior Department, Griles held a dinner party for senior department officials at the home of his former lobbying partner, Marc Himmelstein.Assistan
47、t Secretary Rebecca Watson, told Devaney she believed it was improper and could give the appearance of favoritism. Griles said it was a social event that he would have hosted at his home if he had space. Devaney said ethics issues can arise with any appointee, but neglect and a lack of funding have
48、left the Interior Departments enthics office unable to shepherd officials through the ethics minefield 11 Which of the following is NOT true of Griles? （ A） Griles arranged for official from his office to meet his former clients. （ B） Griles was investigated by Earl Devaney. （ C） Griless Interior De
49、partment favored Advanced Power Technologies Inc.in big contracts. （ D） Griles improperly violated ethic codes. 12 The news report indicates that Earl Devaney_. （ A） made an eighteen-month investigation into Griless case （ B） referred to Griless case “a train wreck“ （ C） accused the Interior Department of funding ethics office secretly （ D） did not act in Griless favor 13 By referring to Devaneys report as a case of the “foxes guarding the foxes,“ Joe
