最新中级口译考试笔试真题及听力原文及答案

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2014年3月中级口译笔试考试真题

SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (45 minutes) 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. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.

Good afternoon, folks. Today’s topic is “Try Jogging for Fitness”. When we run for fitness, exercise, and pleasure, it is commonly called jogging. Jogging (1) in recent years. The popularity of jogging today stems from (2). First, jogging is one of the most efficient forms of exercise. As a rule, a person jogging (3) more calories per minute than in most other sports. Running, like biking, swimming and (4), is an aerobic exercise. Such an exercise uses a great deal of oxygen. In addition, it increases _______________ (5).

Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart muscle so that it (6). This kind of exercise is also one of the best ways to improve our general health and (7) of our lungs. Jogging is also popular because almost every one of us (8). Jogging is an activity that doesn’t require (9) or special coordination. Jogging is (10). Finally, it can be done alone, with another person, or in a group. For anyone who runs more than (11) a week, it is important to have good running shoes. Tennis shoes or sneakers won’t do. Running produces stress that is (12) than the stress of walking. With this added stress to (13), we need good shoes. The shoes should be replaced when they (14) or worn unevenly. Cold weather poses few problems for us joggers. The main hazard in (15) is slipping on ice or snow. There is no danger of freezing our lungs, because our body (16) before it reaches our lungs. In winter we should be sure to (17) and keep our feet as dry and warm as possible. It’s best to wear (18). In summer, we must be careful not to dry out. So it is important for us to (19) on hot, humid days. The best summer wear is loose fitting and (20). Part B: Listening Comprehension 1. Statements

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spokenONLY 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. 1.(A) Let’s call it a day and continue our talk tomorrow. (B) I’m hungry now. Can we discuss it after the dinner? (C) I wish we could reach an agreement tomorrow morning. (D) Let me remind you that we should sign it as soon as possible. 2. (A) Weather is difficult to forecast. (B) The heat wave is about to end. 精品文档

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(C) I didn’t hear the weather forecast for today. (D) It’s going to be quite hot these days. 3. (A) Peter barely understands what he hears. (B) Peter seldom thinks about his own actions. (C) Peter usually doesn’t finish what he starts. (D) Peter generally doesn’t tolerate others’ ideas.

4. (A) Many city centers in Europe are accessible to pedestrians only.

(B) Many cities in Europe are too crowded with people to allow access for cars. (C) Many tourists visiting Europe find it difficult to rent a second-hand car. (D) Many local residents in European cities support a ban on cars in city centers 5. (A) Lawyers are the most affluent of all professionals.

(B) Lawyers are always awkward and come to no avail in a suicidal case. (C) Lawyers are more likely to become depressed and commit suicide. (D) Lawyers are like actors or actresses who have to put up a show on the stage. 6. (A) Most people take medicine when they have a pain in their brain. (B) Most headaches are symptoms of ailments outside the brain. (C) It is found that storytelling can make your headaches less painful. (D) If you hurt other parts of your body, you will feel the pain in your brain. 7. (A) For language learners, the Internet environment lacks real-life social factors. (B) Learning a language through the Internet may produce remarkable effects. (C) Language learners can use the language appropriately in the Internet environment. (D) Learning to protect our environment is becoming an international issue for mankind. 8. A) Recent statistics show that American women spend one third of their income on food. (B) American women are more likely to go and dine in restaurants or fast-food shops. (C) Nowadays one in every three Americans prefers to eat in restaurants or fast-food (D) Today more Americans dine out because they have more jobs and more money. 9. (A) Primary school pupils are likely to become good friends for life. (B) Roommate arrangements often don’t work out even for intimate friends. (C) Living under one roof for a longer period of time brings about a close friendship. (D) Most people don’t believe in “A friend in need is a friend indeed”. 10. (A) Work has now become a major socializing influence for women. (B) Women can enjoy their new lifestyles by taking care of small children. (C) Most mothers with children quit their jobs to become full-time housewives. (D) There is little chance for women to be presented fairly in this community. 2. Talks 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

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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—14 11. (A) A gift. (B) A picture. (C) A file. (D) Some money.

12. (A) The accounting office. (B) The vice-president’s office. (C) Jack. (D) Mrs Carter.

13. (A) It is to be signed by the president himself. (B) It is from the executive vice-president’s office. (C) It is about changes in the accounting procedures. (D) It is to be transferred to the accounting office at once. 14. (A) Go to the executive’s office. (B) Hand in his resignation. (C) Look through the woman’s files. (D) Ask someone for help. Questions 15—18

15. (A) Working in a travel agency. (B) Organizing a BBQ party.

(C) Teaching English to Chinese students. (D) Learning Chinese. 16. (A) Cats. (B) Dogs (C) Cows. (D) Birds.

17. (A) Because they could get some food. (B) Because they are friendly. (C) Because they need company. (D) Because they want to be protected. 18. (A) Sacred ibis. (B) Black crows. (C) White parrots. (D) Colorful parakeets. Questions 19—22 19. (A) Physics. (B) Calculus. 精品文档