1、高级口译（笔试）模拟试卷 33及答案与解析 Part 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. Re
2、member you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE. 0 Today, well talk about what other effects watching TV might produce on children. Children should be (1) a lot of television, many experts and parents agree, but there is at least one circumstance when it might be beneficial: (2) . A recent study conducte
3、d by Italian researchers found that children (3) immediately preceding and during blood tests experienced less pain than children whose mothers (4) during the procedure, or children whose mothers were present but (5) . The research, led by Carlo Brown, MD, at the University of Siena, is published in
4、 the Archives of Disease in Childhood. (6) the study. None received any type of anesthesia; the children and their mothers (7) . Both the group whose mothers attempted to distract them from the blood tests and those whose mothers simply observed reported (8) than the group who watched cartoons. For
5、that group, the levels of pain were less and the children were better able to (9) . One of the possible explanations is that children might have (10) during the procedures, exacerbating their perception of pain. “The higher pain level reported by children during (11) shows the difficulty mothers hav
6、e in interacting positively (12) in their childrens life,“ the authors write. However, they stressed that (13) still provided benefits, noting that the children would (14) during the procedures. “Indeed, children state that having their parent present (15) when in pain,“ say the authors. Another pos
7、sibility offered for consideration is the notion that the (16) might release pain-quelling endorphins. Endorphins, (17) produced by the pituitary gland, resemble opiates in their ability to produce analgesia and a sense of well-being. In other words, they might (18) . In any case, the study results
8、suggest that health workers should (19) to watch television during painful procedures (20) . Part B Listening Comprehension Directions: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions
9、will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. （ A） Workplace inequality. （ B） Sexism in language. （ C） The AIDS crisis. （ D） The way the
10、mass media treats women. （ A） Language and thought definitely influence each other. （ B） It is impossible to understand the relationship between the two. （ C） What we think certainly determines what we say. （ D） What we say very probably affects what we think. （ A） The professional world. （ B） The U
11、nited Nations publications. （ C） The international womens organization. （ D） The feminist movement. （ A） Nouns dont have a gender in English. （ B） Spanish nouns have two genders. （ C） German nouns are either masculine or feminine. （ D） The issues of gender vary across languages. （ A） How some public
12、ations avoid sexist language. （ B） Why we have to avoid sexism in English. （ C） The efforts we have already taken to eliminate sexism. （ D） The gender issues in different languages. （ A） What to do to control crime. （ B） What role a lawyer plays in a court case. （ C） How to tell a hardened criminal
13、from a first-time offender. （ D） How to convict a criminal and put him in prison. （ A） Deterrence. （ B） Quick conviction. （ C） The social structure. （ D） The economy. （ A） Education programs are not so effective as required. （ B） Drug treatment programs are insufficiently funded. （ C） Some rehabilit
14、ation programs inside prisons have been stopped. （ D） More people are convicted than prison space can accommodate. （ A） These programs are mainly intended for the kingpins of drug deals to get rehabilitated. （ B） These programs are currently carried out in most states in the country. （ C） These prog
15、rams aim to develop a culture inside the prisons. （ D） These programs have psychological and educational components. （ A） Because gangs start in prisons and make prison a repressive experience. （ B） Because criminals tend to be repeat offenders. （ C） Because there is no stigma attached to most crimi
16、nals. （ D） Because society doesnt look at released prisoners with disdain. （ A） A courier for a tour operator. （ B） An agent for models. （ C） An agency manager. （ D） A personal assistant. （ A） To keep the accounts. （ B） To write letters and answer the telephone. （ C） To organize business trips and c
17、onferences. （ D） To look after the models and keep them happy. （ A） Spanish and French. （ B） French and Italian. （ C） Italian and English. （ D） English and Spanish. （ A） Around 15,000. （ B） No less than 18,000. （ C） Somewhere between 20,000 and 22,000. （ D） At least 25,000. （ A） She has a university
18、 degree in accounting and economics. （ B） She is in her early twenties. （ C） She is applying for the job of a conference coordinator. （ D） She has adequate formal qualifications for the job. （ A） Microsoft. （ B） Coca Cola. （ C） IBM. （ D） Nokia. （ A） Amounts of revenue underlying the brands. （ B） Str
19、ong franchise with consumers. （ C） Whether or not the brand is a product of a tech company. （ D） The degree of resonance consumers have with a brand proposition. （ A） Because it is monopolistic. （ B） Because it is competitive. （ C） Because it takes its brand through generations. （ D） Because its pro
20、ducts fetch high prices. （ A） The functionality of its product. （ B） The emotional appeal of its product. （ C） Its basic product being so different. （ D） Its highly effective publicity. （ A） A fantastic corporate culture. （ B） A long company history. （ C） An excellent product. （ D） A sophisticated t
21、echnology. 一、 SECTION 2 READING TEST Directions: In this section you will read several passages. Each one is followed by several questions about it. 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 of what is stated or im
22、plied in that passage and write tile letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. 40 Journalists who write about families as well as social and cultural issues can count on receiving an annual barrage of public relations pitches for Valentines Day. The PR b
23、litz begins right after Christmas and continues almost until the big day itself. Daily, sometimes hourly, e-mails pop up on my computer screen, as publicity agents propose stories on a variety of love-rated subjects. Some suggest traditional topics: How about interviewing the author of a new book on
24、 how to find the perfect mate? Or what about a story offering ideas on the best gifts to give to your heartthrob? Other suggestions take a thoroughly modern approach to romance. Publicists would be happy to provide information about the newest matchmaking website or the hottest dating coach. Theres
25、even a “psychic medium“ who promises to tell radio and television audiences about their “current and future relationships“. Individually, these story promotions could be taken for what they are: just another day, another client, another dollar in the life of publicity agents. But collectively, they
26、signal more than simply a desire to capitalize on a holiday that has mushroomed into a $17 billion industry. In their varied forms, these promotions reflect the urgency of the quest for love and companionship in a society where one-quarter of all households now consist of single people. These pitche
27、s also serve as a measure of how much Valentines Day itself has changed. They can impel long-married observers to look back with a certain nostalgia to a time several decades ago when Feb. 14 didnt carry such intensity-and when courtship didnt cost quite so much. That was a time before men were expe
28、cted to spend two months worth of their salary for an engagement ring, before men and women decided they would settle for nothing less than a “soul mate“, and before it was necessary to seek advice from an army of self-help gurus bearing titles such as “relationship and interpersonal communication e
29、xpert“. That was also an era when many hopeful Prince Charmings could show their love with a card or a heart-shaped box of drugstore chocolates, and when even a single rose could melt a young womans heart. What a contrast to today, when anything less than a dozen long-stemmed roses can risk making a
30、 sender appear frugal, and when an ardent suitor who wants to make an impression will buy chocolates from Belgium, whatever the cost. This year the average man will spend $120 and the average woman $ 85, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Is this love, or obligation? For some men, it
31、 might even include a bit of guilt. As Tracy Mullin, CEO of the NRF, notes, presumably with tongue planted firmly in cheek, some men “may be looking at Valentines Day as a way to make up for that HDTV they splurged on for the Super Bowl.“ As one public radio station announcer put it during a Valenti
32、nes Day fundraiser offering long-stemmed roses. “This is a perfect way to fulfill your Valentines obligations.“ Another host making a similar appeal urged listeners to “take care of your Valentines Day duties.“ And if you dont? One relationship expert quoted in a Valentines Day press release offers
33、the stern warning that “if a guy doesnt come through on Valentines Day, it means he doesnt care about you,“ so just say goodbye and move on. But assuming he does care, another PR firm suggests a high-tech approach to the day. “This year, think outside the box and send a Video Valentine!“ the e-mail
34、pitch begins. “Too shy to say those three little words in person? Profess your love on video! Or use your cellphone to record yourself shopping for the perfect gift. “ Diamonds, anyone? Whatever the approach, couples might do well to follow the advice of a group of husbands in Japan who say they kno
35、w the answer to wedded bliss. In an effort to communicate better with their wives, they offer Three Principles of Love. Say “sorry“ without fear, say “thank you“ without hesitation, and say “I love you“ without shame. Its a trio of sentiments that women could adopt as well. Tomorrow all the unsold V
36、alentines with their declarations of love and affection will disappear from card racks, to be replaced by Easter messages featuring eggs and bunnies. Long stemmed roses will begin to open, boxes of chocolate will be nibbled away, and cards with sentimental messages will be propped on desks and dress
37、ers. Whatever hopes and expectations are fulfilled-or not-today, the celebration offers a touching reminder that when it comes to matters of the heart, the approaches might change, but the yearning for love and companionship doesnt. Above all, it offers this comforting reassurance. Cupid lives. 41 T
38、he author introduces the “story promotions“ before Valentines Day _. （ A） to show the continuation of this long tradition （ B） to display the busy life of journalists in the western world （ C） to highlight the commercialization of a traditional holiday （ D） to reveal the rapidly changing patterns of
39、 holiday celebrations 42 The word “pitches“ (Para. 1) used in the passage can best be paraphrased as _. （ A） phrases of promotion （ B） commending remarks （ C） objective descriptions （ D） terms of courtship 43 In describing how people celebrated Valentines Day a few decades ago, the author _. （ A） te
40、lls us that dating is a nice experience （ B） reminds people how much the practice has changed （ C） hints that companionship should be cherished （ D） argues that social progress is inevitable 44 When the author is asking “Is this love, or obligation?“(para. 6), he is implying that _. （ A） obligation
41、could be taken as equal to love （ B） the changing pattern will not be popular （ C） love cannot be replaced by obligation （ D） the changing attitude is not healthy 45 The last sentence of the passage “Cupid lives.“ _. （ A） serves as a concluding remark summarizing the main idea of the passage （ B） is
42、 used as a contrast to the prevailing practice of Valentines Day celebration （ C） shows the authors belief in human yearning for love and companionship （ D） is used as a fierce attack against the changing human relationship 45 Years ago, when I first started building websites for newspapers, many jo
43、urnalists told me that they saw the Internet as the end of reliable journalism. Since anyone could publish whatever they wanted online, “real journalism“ would be overwhelmed, they said. Who would need professional reporters and editors if anyone could be a reporter or an editor? I would tell them n
44、ot to worry. While my personal belief is that anyone can be a reporter or editor, I also know that quality counts. And that the “viral“ nature of the Internet means that when people find quality, they let other people know about it. Even nontraditional media sites online will survive only if the qua
45、lity of their information is trusted. The future of online news will demand more good reporters and editors, not fewer. So I was intrigued when Newsweek recently published a story called Revenge of the Expert. It argued that expertise would be the main component of “Web 3.0“. “The wisdom of the crow
46、ds has peaked,“ says Jason Calacanis, founder of the Maholo “people-powered search engine“ and a former AOL executive. “Web 3.0 is taking what weve built in Web 2.0the wisdom of the crowdsand putting an editorial layer on it of truly talented, compensated people to make the product more trusted and
47、refined.“ Well, yes and no. Sure, it is important for people to trust the information they find online. And as the Newsweek article argues, the need for people to find trusted information online is increasing, thus the need for more expertise. But the article fails to mention the most important feat
48、ure of the world of digital information. Its not expertiseits choice. In many cases the sites that people come to trust are built on nontraditional models of expertise. Look at sites like Digg. com, Reddit. com, or Slashdot. com. There, users provide the expertise on which others depend. When many u
49、sers select a particular story, that story accumulates votes of confidence, which often lead other users to choose that story. The choices of the accumulated community are seen as more trustworthy than the “gatekeeper“ model of traditional news and information. Sometimes such sites highlight great reporting from traditional media. But often they bring forward bits of important information that are ignored (or missed) by “experts“. Its sort of the “open source“ idea of informationa million eyes looking on the Web
