1999年9月英语中级口译真题+音频+答案

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SECTION1: LISTENING TEST
Part A: Spot Dictation //tr.hjenglish.com

Part B: Listening Comprehension//tr.hjenglish.com
 

Part C: Listening and Translation //tr.hjenglish.com

 Ⅰ.Sentence Translation
1.  这也许花费很大，但从长计议，你会看到现在这样做的好处。
2.  我们让秘书负责安排董事会议。
3.  经理说，在他看来，这个项目几乎没有成功的机会。
4.  警察准备在失踪商人汤姆·格林曾住过的地方查问当地居民。将意味要查问多达7000人。
5.  请让我介绍比德库林先生。他为本公司做管理咨询工 。

Ⅱ.Passage Translation
1.  昨天上午10 点在北方高速公路上，一辆卡车翻了车。卡车上的电子产品散落在路上。司机受了伤，被送进医院。事故使交通大大拥挤，用了两小时才清理好路面。后来报道说那位司机两条腿都断了。
2.  申请就读研究生是一个既费时又无法预测的举措 （冒险/投资）。本科毕业生必须根据要求参加研究生（入学）考试，在决定申请后，还要向学校索取申请表格。他们必须请三至四位教授写推荐信，并且所毕业学校寄出他们的大学成绩。但是（即便这样），也不敢保证被录取。

SECTION2: STUDY SKILLS //tr.hjenglish.com

SECTION3: TRANSLATION (1)
    那些仅仅通过《奇迹创造者》了解海伦凯勒的人们在发现她有多方面的（性格）特点 时会感到惊奇。“我为盲人所做的工 ，”她写到，“从未在我的人生中（我身上）占据中 心地位。我的同情心是向着所有为正义而奋斗的人们的。”她是一个提倡种族和男女平等 的不倦的（不屈不挠的）活动家。她 （的思想）丰富而深邃。她 （传递）的信息过去是、今天依然是，“我们和别人一样。我们在这个世界上能够和视力正常的人一样过上充实的 生活。我们成为盲人没有什么不好。”

    这意味者（就是说）我们拥有和视力正常者一样的成为非凡者的自由。海伦凯勒热爱听众，她写道她 常喜欢“在我周围涌动着的人类生命的暖流。” 就是为什么讲坛对她有 （如此的）吸引力，她为什么去学习说话和发表演说，学习去感觉 （受）由音乐、收音机、（人的）嘴唇嚅动 （所）发出的颤动的原因。

SECTION4: TRANSLATION(2)
    Pudong International Airport，now under construction，is located on the south bank of the Yangtze  （Changjiang）estuary，covering  an area of  32 square  kilometres. To meet thedemands of Shanghai's social  and  economic  development  for  aviation  services, the maximum design  capacity of the airport  is  80 million  passengers and  5 million tons  of  freight  annually. After the completion of the whole airport project, green space will account for over 50% of the area.  Pudong International Airport is a gate open to the sky and a link connecting and construction will certainly develop in a harmonious and sustained way.

听力测试题录音文字稿: //tr.hjenglish.com

SECTION 1：LISTENING TEST
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 ANSWET. Remember you will hear the passage only once. Now let's begin Part A with Spot Dictation.

    As  a linguist,  my interests lie in the study of sign languages.  A  typical example of gesticulation is the movement  of the head, namely, the Head Nod and the Head  Shake. Many people believe that  the Head Nod is the  only  way to  signal YES and that  the Head  Shake  is always used to signal NO. They further believe that these gestures mean the same all over the world. This is close to the truth, but not the whole truth. In certain parts of the world, there are other, less well-known head movements that are used to signal YES and NO. //tr.hjenglish.com

      In the Head Nod gesture, the head moves vertically up and down one or more times. This gesture is used by people almost  everywhere in the world. Whenever  is occurs, it is usually a YES sign, rarely a no. This action may well be something we are born with, since even blind people use it.

      In the Head Shake gesture for meaning NO, the head moves horizontally from side to side. This is the most  common form of negative reply, and it  covers a wide range of NOs, from “I cannot:” and “I will not” to “I disagree” and “I do not know”.

      Like the  Head Nod, the  Head  Shake  is used  in  the  same  way  by  people throughout  the world. The origin of the gesture is believed to come from the action a baby used to refuse food or drink. When the parent tries to persuade the baby to feed, the baby “says” NO by twisting the head first to one side and then to the other I some parts of Europe, however, moving the head from  side to side means YES. As you can imagine, this often leads to great  misunderstanding and embarrassment between foreigners.

Part B: Listening Comprehension //tr.hjenglish.com
 ⅠStatements
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be  spoken  only  once,  and  you  will  not  find  them  written  on  the  paper;  so  you  must  listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

Question NO.1.       Anytime you get into town, give me a call, and we'll get together.
Question NO.2.       From the rooftop restaurant, you can see the metropolis many miles away.
Question NO.3.       We haven't heard from our sales representative for quite a while, so he must be having a busy trip.
Question NO.4.       Who told you that the appointments were all canceled for tomorrow?
Question NO.5.       The spokesperson didn't go into details about the government's new industry polices.
Question NO.6.       Motivation, rather than intelligence, often determines success in the study of a foreign language.
Question NO.7.        Linda thought we ought to go ahead with the project. But Peter thought the contrary.
Question NO.8.       I think my assistant will fill you in on what happened at yesterday's committee meeting.
Question NO.9.       If you can't finish assignment according to the schedule, please let me know no later than next Wednesday.
Question NO.10.     Most  clothing today  is  made  of  synthetic  material, however,  some  people prefer cotton and other natural materials.

 ⅡTalks and Conversations
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of  these,  you  will  hear  a  few  questions.  Listen  carefully,  because  you  will  hear  the  talk  or conversation and questions only once. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following conversation.
Man:         Betty, Is family life in Britain very different from family life in your own country?
Woman:    No, I don't think so. But I have noticed a few differences.
Man:         Oh, such as what?
Woman:    Well,  the  family  unit  seems  to be  smaller  here than  in  my  country.  For  you,  the family is simply Mum, Dad and the children.
Man:         You have a more extended family circle, do you?
Woman:    Yes. It's quite common in my country to have a grandmother and an unmarried aunt or  uncle living in as part of the family. And we wouldn't dream of sending an elderly relative to an old persons  home, for instance.
Man:         You take care of elderly relatives yourselves, I gather.
Woman:    Oh yes. We haven't got all your welfare services and it s the family's duty to look after an elderly parent, for example.
Man:         What about hospitality? D'you think English families do a lot of entertaining?
Woman:    Yes, but in a rather formal way. You don't like people to “drop in ”without  a previous invitation, do you? In my country it's quite usual to drop in on friends and relatives.
Man:          Have you ever lived in with an English family.
Woman:    Yes, I have. I was an au pair girl for a year, helping with the housework. I learned a lot about English family life then. I'd never realized how fond the Englishman is of his home and family, his garden and his pets.
Man:          Pets? What sort of pets did they have?
Woman:    Oh, all sorts—dogs, cats and goldfish.
Man:          Did you enjoy living in with the family?
Woman:    Oh, yes. They were very kind. Everybody helped with the washing up, including the children, and we always found time to sip tea and watch television in the evenings!

Question No.11.       According to the conversation, what is an extended family?
Question No.12.       Which of the following is true about the British people?
Question No.13.       What did the woman do when she was living with a British family?
Question No.14.       What, according to the woman, are the British people especially fond of?

Questions 15 to 18 are based on the following talk. //tr.hjenglish.com
      Glasgow is certainly a good place to study architecture.  The Glasgow School  of  Art  is   famous and everywhere there are magnificent buildings like the School of Art itself, which was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. I expect  you  are familiar with  his work. Apart  from that there are a lot of museums and art galleries; a whole wing in the Hunterian Art Gallery is devoted to Mackintosh.

      The city is becoming more cosmopolitan, at least as well as very reasonably priced lunches with traditional Scottish food.

      It is not difficult to travel in the city. The underground is very cheap, and even the taxis are not expensive. The center of the city is well planned, with a good shopping mall.

      There is plenty to do in the evenings. Glasgow has eight theatres, as well as concert halls and  cinemas, and if you are fond of live  music,  you  can  hear  it  in  pubs  and  clubs.  At  the weekends, of course, there is beautiful countryside not far away, and you can play golf if you are interested.

      There are not  many bad points. It's probably not  the best place to improve your  English because it takes time to get used to the local accent. And it's a good idea to keep out of the way when there are matches between Rangers and Celtic because people take football very seriously. Finally, you need to bring an umbrella. It rains rather a lot, almost twice as much as in London!

Question No.15.       According to the talk, for what is the Glasgow School of Art famous?
Question No.16.       Why does the speaker mention the variety of foods in the city?
Question No.17.       What is one advantage of the city s transportation system?
Question No.18.       The city of Glasgow is NOT recommended for which of  the  following groups of people?

Questions 19 to 22 are based on the following conversation. //tr.hjenglish.com
Man:       Marsha! I wish you had told somebody where you were going to be ! I've been looking over for you! You've got to drop what you re doing right now! We don't have much time!
Woman:  I don't know what you're talking about…
Man:       Come  on! We've  got  to  go. There's a big fire in King's Football stadium.  Second Avenue!We've got to get over there right away to cover it !
Woman:  David, you can t do that! The news team is probably already there. It s their  story, not yours!
Man:        No! It's our story—yours and mine! The news team is doing a story up in Danbury today. They couldn't possibly make it back in time. Come on!
Woman:  Have you talked to Bob?
Man:       Of course! He called me about it. He said to get over there right a way!
Woman:  He wants you to cover it. You don't need me. David! Haven t you heard? At the end of the month I'm…
Man:        Marsha! What  I  told  Bob  was  that  we'd  do  it  together!  You've  got  to  go! Bob's counting on you .
Woman:   You know very well you can handle it yourself, David. This is…         
Man:         Look. I wish we had time to argue about this, but we don't. We're wasting valuable time.  Come  on!  I'll  get  the  camera  equipment  and  meet  you  at  the  van  in  five  minutes. You'd better start trying to come up with some possible story angles! Let's go!
Woman:    But. David…
Man:         Later. O.K.? Right now, let's do our job!
Woman:    Well. O.K… I need to stop by my office to get some things—then I'll meet you in the parking lot.

Question No.19.     What are the man and the woman?
Question No.20.     What happened in King's Football Stadium, Second Avenue?
Question No.21.     How did the man learn about the incident in the football stadium?
Question No.22.     Where would the man and the woman meet?

Question 23 to 26 are based on the following talk.
     Women's fashions tend to change more rapidly and radically than men's. In the early 1900s , all women wore their skirts down to the ankle. Today, skirt length varies from floor-length to ten inches above the knee. Women's shoes have also gone through all sorts of changes in the last ninety years. For  example, boots for women were very  common around the turn of the 20th century.  Then,  for years, they were  not  considered  fashionable. Today they are back in style again in all colors, lengths, and materials. In fact, today's women can wear all sorts of clothes, even slacks and shorts, on almost any occasion. While all of these changes were taking place in women's fashions, men's clothing remained pretty much the same until a couple of years ago. In fact, most men still wear the traditional suit though bright colors and varieties in cut  are now more common.

Question No.23.     How did women in the early 1900s wear their skirts?
Question No.24.     What kind of shoes was considered for women at the turn of the 20th century?
Question No.25.     According to the Passage, when did men's clothing start to change?
Question No.26.     Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the talk?

Questions 27 to 30 are based on the following interview.
Woman:     Now let s go back to your first novel, Stand up Kids. When did you write that?
Man:          Stand up Kids, yes, I wrote that in 1970, a year after I left college.
Woman:     How old were you then?
Man:          Twenty-three? Yes. Twenty-three, because a year later I want to Indonesia.
Woman:     Mm. And of course it was your experience in Indonesia that inspired your film The Eastern Island.
Man:          Yes that's right, although I didn't actually make The Eastern Island until 1988.
Woman:     And you worked in television for a time too?
Man:          Yes, I started making documentaries for television in 1983, when I was 36. That was after I gave up farming.
Woman:     Farming?
Man:           Yes, that's right. You see, I stayed in Indonesia for eight years. I met my wife there in 1975, and after we came back e bought a farm in the West of England, in  1980. A kind of experiment, really.
Woman:      But you gave it up three years later.
Man:           Well, yes. You see it was very hard work, and I was also very busy working on my second novel, The Gold Touch, which came out in 1985.
Woman:      Yes, that was a best-seller, wasn't it?
Man:           Yes is was, and that's why only two years after that I was able to give up television work and concentrate on films.

Question No.27.     When did the man write his first novel, Stand up Kids?
Question No.28.     How old was the man when he started making documentaries for television?
Question No.29.     What did the man and his wife do when they came back from Indonesia?
Question No.30.     Which of the following has the man NOT taken up in his life career?

Part C: Listening and Translation //tr.hjenglish.com
 ⅠSentence Translation
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 English sentences. You will hear the sentences only once. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and writ your version in the corresponding space in your ANSER BOOKLET. Now, let's begin with Sentence Translation with Sentence  No. 1.

Sentence No.1.      This might cost a lot, but in the long run you will see the benefits of doing it now.
Sentence No.2.      We  asked  the  secretary  to  take  charge  of  the  arrangements  for  the  board meeting.
Sentence No.3.      The manager said, in his opinion, the project had little chance of success.
Sentence No.4.      Police are to interview residents of the village where the missing businessman,  Tom Green, lived. This will mean interviewing up to 7000 people.
Sentence No.5.      Let me introduce Mr. Peter Collins. He  is doing  some management consultancy work for our company.

 ⅡPassage Translation
Directions: In this part  of the test, you will hear  2 passages. You will hear the passages only once. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening. Now, let's begin Passage Translation with the first passage.

Passage 1:
     Yesterday at 10 o'clock in the morning on the North Highway,a lorry overturned. The electronic goods in the lorry spilled  onto the road. The driver was  injured and was taken to hospital. The accident caused a big traffic jam and it was two hours before the road was finally cleared. It was later reported that the driver had broken both legs.

Passage 2://tr.hjenglish.com
      Applying to graduate school is a time-consuming and unpredictable venture. Undergraduates must take the required graduate examination and, after deciding where  they would like to apply, write to the schools for application forms. They must ask three or four professors to write letters of recommendation and request the university to send off transcripts of their undergraduate records. But, there is no guarantee of acceptance.

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