基础口译听力教程
Unit 1
II．LISTENING EXERCISES
1, 1) The man has been waiting for the train for . The train he expects to take is the one to Baker Street. When he is told he has made a , he is surprised and refers to his timetable. But the lady tells him that it was changed at April and today is May. The train now leaves at .
2) Sandy buys a bottle of , which costs , a tube of toothpaste, which costs and a film of exposures for his camera, on which he spends . He gives the assistant and gets a change of .
2. 1) Dr. Brian received his B.A. in Management at Yale University on , 1964.
2) I should be at the meeting at , but I got stuck in the traffic jam.
3) Her monthly expense is about not including the rent.
4) The results of the two subtractions are & .
5) The mileage between Los Angeles and Chicago is .
6) Mike’s telephone number is copied here, .
7) Moscow has a population of .
8) There are as many as bicycles in Beijing.
9) The taxi fare from the square to the airport is .
10) Do you believe characters can be written on this piece of paper?
11) The bus is more expensive but much faster.
12) For reservation or more information, call your travel agent, or call the toll-free number:
13) Laser light can burn holes in a steel plate mm thick at a distance of several feet.
14) Asia occupies of the world’s land.
15) The tuition is per term and MBA students attend four terms.
16) China’s population at that time was .
17) It is currently ranked among private universities awarded federal funds for research.
18) Now as the second largest university in the country, it has an enrollment of about .
19) He won the men’s javelin competition. He threw it meters.
20) Children need to spend at least hours a week reading books, magazines or newspapers.
3. ( ) 1) It is a morning weather forecast.
( ) 2) There will be a rise in the temperature tomorrow.
( ) 3) The broadcaster is reminding the listeners of the snow in June last year.
4.
SECTION TWO: LISTENING TEST (1)
PART A: Spot Dictation
Doctor are staring to believe that laughter not only improves your state of mind, but actually affects your entire physical wellbeing. Britain’s first laughter therapist, Robert Holden says :‖I nstinctively we know that laughing helps us feel healthy and alive. (1) we laugh we feel better and more content.‖
A French newspaper found that in (2) the French laughed on average for nineteen minutes per day. By 1980 this had fallen to (3). Eight percent of the people questioned said that they would like to (4). Other research suggests that children laugh on average about (5) a day, but by the time they reach adulthood this has been reduced to about (6). Somewhere in the process of growing up we lose an astonishing (7) laughs a day.
William Fry, a psychiatrist from California, studied the on the body. He got patient to watch funny films, and monitored their (9), heart rate and muscle tone He found that laughter has a similar effect to (10). It speeds up the heart rate,
(11) blood pressure and quickens breathing. It also makes muscles work. Fry thinks laughter is a type of (13) on the spot.
Laughter can even provide a kind of (14). Fry had proved that laughter produces endorphins---chemicals in the body that relieve pain. Researchers divided (15) university students into four groups. The first group listened to a funny cassette for (16). The other three groups listened to either an informative tape, or a cassette (17) them, or no tape at all. Researchers found that if they produce pain in the students, those who had listened to the humorous tape could (18) for much longer. Some doctors are convinced that (19) should be a part of every medical consultation, as there is evidence to suggest that laughter stimulates the (20).
PART B: Listening Comprehension
1.1) A. Flight 211 was delayed due to the heavy fog.
B. Flight 211 was under repair at that time.
C. Flight 211 was cancelled because of the weather.
D. Two hundred and eleven passengers called about the flight.
2) A. I have never been moved.
B. I was more moved than ever before.
C. I don’t like movements.
D. was not moved at all.
3) A. I wanted John to continue his hobby.
B. John was discouraged from taking up fishing as a hobby.
C. John is always willing to teach me how to go fishing.
D. John has a lot of courage to take up fishing.
4) A. Very few people know George.
B. Almost everybody knows George.
C. George knows very little about the army.
D. George knows almost everybody in the army.
5) A. Diana didn’t think that was difficult problem.
B. Diana is unusually good at math.
C. Diana thought it was a hard problem for me.
D. No one thought that was a hard problem to solve.
6) A. You should rent an apartment at the end of this month.
B. You are supposed to pay the rent at the end of every month.
C. You have to come and collect the rent on the last day of each month.
D. The first thing you need to do each month is to rent an apartment.
7) A. He goes to the plays every two weeks.
B. He plays football every two weeks.
C. He enjoys going to the plays.
D. He’s too weak to play football everyday.
8) A. Mandy has been to ten shops.
B. Mandy isn’t at all shy.
C. Mandy has a short friend.
D. Mandy is unusually short.
9) A. The sweaters are $ 7.50 each and come in five colors.
B. The sweaters are available in orange, red, green, blue and black for $ 7.50.
C. The sweaters are $ 1.50 each.
D. The sweaters are $ 7.50 each and there is a 5 percent discount available.
10) A. Jenny’s brother has three tickets.
B. Jenny still has three tickets.
C. Jenny’s brother has only one ticket.
D. Jenny has only one ticket now.
2.11) A. She finished her reading two weeks ago.
B. She finished her reading quickly.
C. She will write an English novel in two weeks.
D. She couldn’t finish her reading in less than a month.
12) A. It gets on your nerves if you buy five of them.
B. It’s a very good bargain.
C. It’s too expensive.
D. If you buy five, the price is lower.
13) A. She wants to know when the man will be free.
B. She will be busy every day this week.
C. She will be able to go some time later.
D. She doesn’t want to go to the theater with the man at all.
14) A. The airplane has already left.
B. The plane is overdue.
C. They should take the 9:45 flight.
D. The plane has arrived early at 3:39.
15) A. Vacation plans.
B. School hours.
C. A part-time job.
D. Weekend plans.
16) A. She doesn’t know its hours.
B. She thinks it closes at 6.
C. It’s open all night on weekdays.
D. It isn’t open on weekends.
17) A.Three dollars.
B. Fifteen dollars.
C. Half the price.
D. One third the price.
18) A. Reporters.
B. Students.
C. Typists.
D. Librarians.
19) A. What to order.
B. How to kill mice.
C. Computer.
D. War.
20) A. 90.
B. 55
C. 68.
D. 75.
UNIT 2
II. LISTENING ECERCISES
1, 1) Shanghai is in china. The population is over million. The winters are and .In January, the month, the average temperature is degrees Celsius. In July, the month, the average temperature can be as high as degrees Celsius. The annual rainfall is .
2) Madrid in Spain is larger than Washington in USA. The population of Madrid is nearly
Million and the population of Washington is only million. Madrid gets than Washington. In Madrid in the hottest month, the average temperature is degrees Celsius and in Washington it is degrees Celsius. But Washington gets more rain than Madrid. The annual rainfall in Washington is millimeters and the annual rainfall in Madrid is millimeters.
3) Big cities today are with very serious problems. Transport is a difficulty: some planners believe in transport system; others believe in making it or citizens to move about in cars. There are several ways of setting up a transport system. Sometimes it is built the ground, sometimes it is on the ,and sometimes it is even ground level, as in parts of New York and Tokyo, for example, In most cases, of course, it is a of some or all of these elements.
4) The decline of the city centres has also been a problem in the years. The of many cities have become poorer and poorer, with more and more and violence, while the people who can to have moved out to the suburbs. This is the of the situation 100 years ago, when people lived in the centre , and the lived on the outskirts of the city.
5) Other problem also , as factories and cars pollute the air and conditions cause to accumulate in the streets. In order to solve these problems, some planners believe we should limit the of our cities, perhaps by population, or perhaps by offering jobs in the provinces. Others believe that cities cannot be limited in and that the problems must be solved in ways—by creating green areas, building decent houses for everybody, factory pollution, and so on.
2, ( ) 1) Like other cities in the world, American cities show the values of the American culture.
( ) 2) City life has both the bright and dark sides, and American cities are no exception.
( ) 3) City residents moved out of the city to buy their homes on the outskirts after World War II.
( ) 4) In the mid-nineteenth century, the American ―dream‖ was to own a house near a city.
( ) 5) The new generation, like their parents, don’t want to live in the cities.
( ) 6) One reason that some people prefer to live in the city is that they are afraid of the fuel shortage. ( ) 7) Professionals, single or married with children , always enjoy th opportunities the city offers. ( ) 8) The wealthier, more mobile class is moving into the suburbs.
( ) 9) All city residents agree that city life has a bright new future.
( ) 10) Several years ago some were sure that the American cities would be alive again.
3, 1) Why was it hard find men to do other work during he war?
2) What kind of gardener did the headmaster find?
3) Why was the headmaster so worried?
4) What did he tell the gardener to do then?
5) Why did the headmaster go to see the gardener’s wife?
6) How did she explain to the headmaster?
SECTION TWO: LISTENING TEST (2)
PART A: Spot Dictation
New Zealand is a (1) lover’s paradise. What impresses me most is the (2) service system. We (3) and drove throughout the South Island ourselves. There are several international car-rental companies like Herz, Avis and Budget in around the island. You can make a reservation (4) the Internet. It is quite (5) to get and return the car. We started our driving in Christchurch and (6) in Dunedin seven days later.
(7) we could find local Visitor Information Centers in most areas. In it there are maps and (8) and brochures of local events and entertainment, information of accommodation and restaurant, bulletins of attractions and (9) , gifts, souvenirs, stamps and phone cards. Also (10) with extensive local knowledge are available. They will answer any question you may have (11), and provide advice regarding local attractions, travel, and accommodation requirements.
Most Visitor Information Centers can make reservation for accommodation, and may also be able to
(12) for travel, tours, accommodation and attractions. All the service is free. One lady there
(13) helped us to book the Motel in Arrowtown when there was (14) in Queenstown. We were charged only NZ $ 1.50 and that was the long-distance call fee. There was no (15) at all.
This New Zealand Visitor Information Network (VIN) is an (16) one. Therefore, the information provided here is (17). It is easy to recognize. Each center (18) by the distinctive logo and a green letter ―i‖.
In the Dunedin Information Center we found a Souvenir Coin change machine. You can put all the left coins (19) NZ $ 2, then it will give you a tow-dollar New Zealand coin as a souvenir. Quite (20.)
PART B: Listening Comprehension
1, 1) A. Tom found two different apartments.
B. Tom is paying $ 300 per month.
C. Tom is has already paid two months’ rent.
D. Tom is paying $ 75 for the apartment per month.
2) A. The exhibit should be open on Saturday.
B. The exhibit is scheduled to open on Thursday.
C. The exhibit is opening today.
D. The exhibit will open tomorrow.
3) A. I worked for an hour and a half last night.
B. I studied for all but two hours last night.
C. I walked for three hours last night.
D. I spent an hour and a half each on writing and vocabulary.
4) A. We met only five days ago.
B. We’ve been friends for a long time.
C. We met a long time ago.
D. We haven’t seen each other for a long time.
5) A. After a week, nobody came to Doctor Johnson’s lecture.
B. Fourteen dropped out after the first week.
C. Fourteen continued the second week.
D. Twenty-six continued after the first week.
6) A. The books had not been sold until last June.
B. The books have been for sale for some time.
C. They went to the market to buy some books.
D. They have marked down these books since last June.
7) A. Annie doesn’t have much talent for architecture.
B. Annie is writing a book on architecture.
C. Annie earns more money in writing novels.
D. Annie knows more about architecture.
8) A. We knew your address, so we called you.
B. We didn’t know you were at home, so we didn’t visit you.
C. We didn’t want to disturb you, although we had your address.
D. We didn’t have your address, so we didn’t visit you.
9) A. Cindy told the police about the burglary.
B. Cindy telephoned to say that her house had the roof broken.
C. The police told Cindy that they had caught the one who had broken into her house.
D. The police was called in to check the security system of Cathy’s house.
10) A.Thirty guests came.
B. Sixty guests came.
C. Sixty guests didn’t receive their invitation cards.
D. More guests came than were expected.
2, 11) A. The woman should check the map.
B. The woman should ask the person by the door.
C. The woman should get off immediately.
D. He will tell the woman when to get off.
12) A. He promises to fix the DVD player for free.
B. He can’t find the receipt.
C. It’s impossible for the shop to fix the DVD player free of charge.
D. He doesn’t think that the DVD player is worth repairing.
13) A. At a theatre.
B. In a hospital.
C. At a restaurant.
D. On a train.
14) A. 6:45
B. 7:00
C. 6:35
D. 6:25.
15) A. At a restaurant.
B. In Robinson Street.
C. At a supermarket.
D. At a court.
16) A. San Francisco.
B. Vancouver.
C. The States.
D. Sydney.
17) A. Husband and wife.
B. Doctor and patient.
C. Manager and clerk.
D. Waitress and customer.
18) A. Vegetable salad.
B. Steak.
C. Fried chicken.
D. Steak and salad.
19) A. He asks for a copy of the menu.
B. He wants to copy something instead of eating.
C. He only orders some coffee.
D. He orders the same food as the woman.
20) A. The white shirt.
B. The black shirt.
C. Something else.
D. The blue shirt.
Unit 6
II. LISTENING EXERCISES
1. 1) A reporter is interviewing some students on the subject of part-time job and money. Tim, the first student, comes from a fairly family, and he doesn’t have to work for money; while Jean is not so .She has to do of baby-sitting in the ,and last Christmas she spent fruit picking and as a temporary postman.
2) The woman looks because she has to write a composition for her class, which is tomorrow. The problem is that she can’t come any ideas. The man reminds her of the from her cruise last , which she him last week. He suggests her writing about her of the pyramids and her the camel ride. She thinks she can also tell about their visit to .Now she doesn’t feel it to organize her ideas.
2. ( ) 1) Cathy White wanted Professor Smith to write her a recommendation.
( ) 2) Cathy is probably a senior student.
( ) 3) The subject Professor Smith teacher is reading.
( ) 4) Professor Smith suggested some graduate schools.
( ) 5) Professor Smith told Cathy to come back next Tuesday.
( ) 6) Cathy might be able to observe activities at the childcare centre.
( ) 7) Professor Smith promised to give Cathy the reading list next week.
( ) 8) Professor Smith thinks the Honors Section might suit Cathy.
( ) 9) If the year at a certain American college is divided into 3 quarters, then the students’ studying time covers 20 weeks altogether in one year.
( ) 10) Students have to choose their classes at the beginning of each term.
( ) 11) Students must take course of their main area of study; other courses may be just for fun.
( ) 12) Sometimes testing may take the form of a research paper or a certain task.
( ) 13) The lectures are usually attended by more than 100 students.
( ) 14) Students may attend smaller classes to have discussion with the professors.
( ) 15) Students in science classes also have long, regular laboratory classes.
SECTION TWO:LISTNING TEST ( 6 )
PART A: Spot Dictation
The music called Jazz was born sometime around (1) in New Orleans. It combined
(2) of Ragtime, marching band music and Blues. What differentiate Jazz from these earlier styles was the
(3) of improvisation, often by more than one player at a time.
Jazz represented (4) western musical traditions, where the composer wrote a piece of music on paper and the musicians then tried their best to (5) what was in the score. In a Jazz piece, the song is often just (6) or frame of reference for the musicians to improvise around. The song might have been a (7) ditty or blues that they didn’t compose, but by the time they were finished with it they had composed a new piece that often bore little resemblance to the (8) song. Many of these virtuoso musicians were not (9) readers and some could not read music at all, nevertheless their playing thrilled audiences and the spontaneous music they created captured a joy and (10) that was an exciting and radical departure from the music of that time.
The first Jazz was played by African-American and Creole musicians in New Orleans. The cornet player, Buddy Bolden is (11) considered to be the first real Jazz musician. Other early players (12）Freddie Keppard, Bunk Johnson and Clarence Williams. Although these musicians’ names are (13) most people, then and now, their ideas are still being elaborated on (14). Most of these men could not make a living with their music and were forced to work menial jobs to (15). The second wave of New Orleans Jazz musicians like Joe ―King‖ Oliver, Kid Ory and Jelly Roll Morton formed small bands that took the music of these older men and increase the complexity and dynamic of their music, as well as gaining greater (16).
This music became known as ―Hot Jazz,‖because of the often breakneck speeds and (17) improvised polyphony that these bands produced. A young virtuoso cornet player named Louis Armstrong was discovered in New Orleans by King Oliver. Armstrong soon (18) become the greatest Jazz musician of his era and eventually one of the biggest stars in the world. The impact of Armstrong and other Jazz musicians altered the (19) both popular and classical music. African-American musical styles became the dominant force in (20) music.
PART B: Listening Comprehension
1. Statements
1). A. Lora is never late for appointments;
B. Lora doesn’t want to fill this appointment.
C. Lora is usually a punctual person.
D. Lora doesn’t know she has an appointment.
2). A. I was actually on time.
B. I was fifteen minutes late.
C. I wasn’t late because I walked fast.
D. I walked for fifteen minutes.
3). A. We took five gallons without paying for them.
B. We bought 1 dollar’s worth of milk.
C. We didn’t buy any milk.
D. We paid 5 dollars for milk.
4). A. We’ve talked very little about the apartment we want to buy.
B. The price of the apartment went up a lot.
C. We have made up our mind to buy that apartment.
D. It seems that buying the apartment is something beyond us.
5). A. Both Fiona and Fanny disliked the concert.
B. Fanny liked the concert more than Fiona did.
C. Fiona and Fanny had different opinions.
D. Fiona didn’t think that she enjoyed the concert.
6). A. The lobby was warmer yesterday.
B. The lobby was too warm.
C. It isn’t necessary to keep the lobby warm.
D. It was much warmer in this lobby than that one.
7). A. Harry is really a kind person.
B. Harry enjoys cold winter weather.
C. Harry is probably sick.
D. Harry has no interests in other people’s affairs.
8). A. He is a sheriff.
B. He lives in an apartment near the restaurant.
C. He’s the head of the restaurant.
D. He’s an exceptional chef here.
9). A. The players were all wearing ties.
B. The teams ended with the same score.
C. The referee ended the game early.
D. The players got tangled up in the end.
10). A. Sandy checked the house carefully, so no one broke in.
B. Some of the doors and windows were broken, but Sandy didn’t check them.
C. Sandy’s house was broken in because of his carelessness.
D. Sandy shouldn’t be blamed for that.
2. Short Conversations.
11). A. The blank wall looked better.
B. The man needs more wall space for it.
C. It should be put on another wall.
D. It makes the wall a little more attractive.
12). A. Search for it in town.
B. Run around the town.
C. Buy the necklace from a catalog.
D. Try some other places to do shopping.
13). A. Occupation.
B. Hobby.
C. Literature.
D. Part-time job.
14). A. Fred was one of the slower students.
B. He did very well in the course.
C. He always sat at the back of the classroom.
D. He finished his course quickly.
15). A. 38.
B. 76.
C. 57.
D. 19
16). A. He is not interested in Zhang’s new movie.
B. This one is not very good.
C. The next one will be even worse.
D. He wants to see some other movies.
17). A. She’s not sure why it hasn’t been put on.
B. The billboard has been changed recently.
C. She agrees that it should have been put on the billboard.
D. It can be found on the billboard.
18). A. The greengrocer’s.
B. The bakery.
C. The butcher’s.
D. The post office.
19). A. At a hotel reception’s desk.
B. At a bank.
C. In a theater.
D. In a restaurant.
20). A. It is too late for the man to go to the show.
B. The man must wait for an hour to get a ticket.
C. The man can buy a standing-room ticket an hour before the performance.
D. People have already been standing in line for an hour.
Unit 7
II. LISTENING EXERCISES
1. 1) Mr. Anderson is looking for his book on the , but it is Carol’s cookery books. Carol then suggests him checking in the or the . He can’t find it there, either, and plans to his book in the . Finally, Carol finds it on the next to Mr. Anderson’s .
2) Anne and Peter are at a party, talking about Tim Johnson, who is an airline , Anne takes it as an job because those people see many places and good salary. Peter thinks the contrary. He feels that they have a lot of and spend too much time home. Besides, they have to when quite .
SECTION TWO: LISTEING TEST (7)
PART A: Spot Dictation
(1) sporting even captures the world’s imagination like the FIFA World Cup ever since the first tentative competition in Uruguay in (2), FIFA’s flagship has constantly grown (3) and prestige.
A group of visionary French football administrators, (4) in the 1920s by the innovative Jules Rimet, are credited with the original ideas of bringing the world’s strongest national football teams together to (5) the title of World Champions. The original gold trophy
(6) Jules Rimet’s name and was contested three times in the 1930s, before the Second World War put a
(7) to the competition.
When it resumed, the FIFA World Cup (8) advanced to its undisputed status as the greatest (9) sporting event of the modern world. Held since 1958 alternatively in Europe and the Americas, the World Cup broke (10) with the Executive Committee decision in May 1996 to select Korea and Japan as (11) for the 2002 edition.
Since 1930, the 16 tournaments have seen only sixteen (12). However, the FIFA World Cup has also been punctuated by dramatic (13) that have helped create footballing history – the United Stated (14) England in 1950, North Korea’s defeat of Italy in 1966, Cameroon’s emergence in 1980s and their (15) defeat of the Argentinean cup-holders in 1990.
Today, the FIFA World Cup holds the entire (16) under its spell. An accumulated audience of over (17) people watched the France 98 tournament, including approximately 1.3 billion for the final alone, while over 2.7 million people (18) watch the 64 matches in the French stadia.
After these years and so many changes, however, the (19) of the FIFA World Cup remains the same --- the glistening golden trophy, which is the embodiment of every footballer’s (20).
PART B: Listening Comprehension
1.Statements
1). A. Linda tried to eat less.
B. Linda took my advice.
C. I told Linda not to eat so many ice creams.
D. I told Linda that she could eat as much as she wanted.
2). A. Jerry had difficulty with spelling.
B. It was not easy for Jerry to spell this word.
C. Jerry knew how to spell all the words.
D. Everyone came to the spelling contest except him.
3). A. I usually enjoy sleeping.
B. I’m not accustomed to sleeping 6 hours a night.
C. I use it mostly when I sleep.
D. I sleep less now.
4). A. There are twice as many houses this year.
B. The prices on houses this year are twice as high as that of last year.
C. They’ve increased 50% in the last five years.
D. Prices on housing are over twice what they were five years ago.
5). A. Steven plays golf better.
B. Michael plays golf well.
C. Both Steven and Michal play golf well.
D. Steven plays only half of the time.
6). A. His first advertisement couldn’t be very successful.
B. His business experience will help him to succeed.
C. He never made any advertisement before, but he’s doing well anyway.
D. He got a lot of experience from this first advertisement.
7). A. The referee started the game by blowing his whistle.
B. The referee called a foul after blowing his whistle.
C. Blowing his whistle, the referee stopped the match.
D. The referee stopped the game after a player got injured.
8). A. Some people still can’t stand to travel by car.
B. Cars weren’t able to move fast owing to the car accident.
C. The car is still standing.
D. There is always a traffic jam even without any accident.
9). A. He stopped going to school because his grades were not at all satisfactory.
B. He dropped one of his courses since he failed all the exams.
C. He failed the exam in July because of his poor health.
D. He dropped his glasses on the floor and broke them again.
10). A. Sherry became a teacher.
B. Becoming a teacher is the last thing Sherry wanted to do.
C. Sherry went to see the fashion designer.
D. Sherry is not only a fashion designer but also a teacher as well.
2.Shot Conversations.
11). A. He approves of what Jeff did.
B. He feels sorry for Jeff.
C. He thinks Jeff deserves the failure.
D. He is indifferent to this.
12). A. Have a snack.
B. Go on a diet.
C. Buy some peas.
D. Stop going to the movie.
13). A. At a restaurant.
B. In a seafood market.
C. On a fishing boat.
D. In a store specializing in seashells.
14). A. Two drivers.
B. Policeman and Driver.
C. Driver and pedestrian.
D. Waiter and customer.
15). A. They should wait until there’re lots of people in the pub.
B. He doesn’t think the woman has got a good idea.
C. They’d better go to another pub.
D. They should get into the pub now.
16). A. The digital camera is in good quality.
B. The man thinks the advertisement has lied.
C. The man is recommending the digital camera now.
D. The man thinks he has made the right choice.
17). A. They should clean the coffee machine.
B. They should make some fresh coffee.
C. They won’t buy this kind of coffee anymore.
D. They should replace the coffee machine.
18). A. 1 hour.
B. 45 minutes.
C. 55 minutes.
D. 10 minutes.
19). A. Sit down.
B. Remain standing.
C. Have a cup of coffee.
D. Have a rest.
20). A. Tim is practically the only one who thinks so.
B. Most people go to the concert.
C. Few people think highly of the concert.
D. Tim is always disappointed with pop concerts.
Unit 8
II. LISTENING EXERCISES
1. 1) Susan is going to the recycling this afternoon and she asks Eric if she could take his old and paper bags for him. Eric does have lots of papers and in the storeroom. The paper used to be by volunteers but people ask for it now. They no longer have much in re-using paper. Producers now use the paper to paper bags, towels and boxes, but the demand is . Susan thinks commercial uses for recycle paper need to be found. And Eric agrees that cards, calendars and paper could be made from it. But recycled paper usually has an color, which may not be right for art books or high paper. But it can help to preserve .
2) Man is connected to the environment. Our environment us with fresh air to breathe, water to drink and various to eat. Man could survive if he couldn’t get the necessities he needed from the environment. Even when he , he needs quiet surroundings. However, our environment is with many dangers. It is polluted by chemical from factories and garbage in cities. Trees are being . And various animals are being and killed. As a result, many kinds of and animals are from the earth. Effective measures must be taken to our environment. Rare animals should be preserved. Laws must be to forbid factories from getting rid of untreated water. People should not be allowed to away rubbish whenever and wherever they like. And new of vehicles should be invented. Only in this way can man have a environment.
2, ( ) 1).The main topic of the talk is what causes oil spills.
( ) 2).Oil spilled at sea threatens plants and animals as well.
( ) 3).What is extraordinary about the new products is they can soak up oil.
( ) 4). The passage deals mainly with the possible solutions to chemical pollution.
( ) 5).The speaker thinks we need more research done by the scientists who are not paid by the government.
( ) 6).Scientists need to tell the governments about the dangers of chemicals.
( ) 7).The public will take action to correct the situation if they know the dangers of chemicals.
( ) 8).Economists need to tell the public about the long-term economic costs o chemicals.
( ) 9).At the moment the governments are unwilling to stop the use of certain chemicals
SECTION TWO: LISTENING TEST (8)
PART A: Spot Dictation
Wherever he goes, a tourist in Singapore will see a world of trees and (1) flowers. Here, a myriad of tall building shelter the streets (2), while lawns and parks dot the city. Other than those paved by bricks and stones of (3) colours and shapes, the grounds of the city are all blanketed by grass. Even the banks of canals and rivers are covered in greenery. The roads in the city are all (4) trees, and the circular and triangular road dividers at traffic junctions are covered with flowers and plants. Flowers bloom (5) of bus stops, and (6), even pedestrian bridges and lamp posts are swathed in vines and speckled with flowers.
What brings Singapore’s beauty? The most important elementlies with the government’s (7) greening. (8) in the early 1960s, he Singapore government had already proposed that the nation be transformed into a ―(9),‖ It allocated large funds (10) for the greening of the city. After more than 30 year of tireless effort, the long-cherished （11）of greening and beautifying the country has been fulfilled.
The macro-controls and actual implementation of policies by the government departments, as well as the (12) policies on environmental control and their implementation, are also (13) contributing to this achievement. The greening policy in Singapore is effective. The covering up of soil and cement surface eliminated dust, thereby rendering the whole country spotless. Also, Singapore’s municipal facilities are (14). In such a densely-populated country with high temperatures (15) and heavy rainfall, it is indeed a miracle that the problem of mosquitoes and houseflies has been taken care of.
The tidiness and beauty of Singapore are (16) manifestations of its overall national strength, the quality of its people and the graciousness of its society, Not only has the Singapore government created a beautiful (17) for its citizens, tourists from all over the world are also able to share in the (18).
Singapore’s beauty is not only reflected in the natural environment, but it also manifests itself (19) of its people. Singaporeans are found to be gracious, courteous, passionate, sincere and law-abiding. This is why public order and social conduct in Singapore are good. Singapore is indeed a (20) nation.
PART B: Listening Comprehension
1.Statements
1) A. Working too much frequently may cause nervous break down.
B. If you study hared, you’ll probably be nervous in the exams.
C. Working too hard may lead to poor health.
D. Your poor health is the result of your overwork.
2) A. Our library has a large number of fine books.
B. It is a fine day to spend in the library.
C. The library is due to close because of the fine.
D. A fee is charged for the books returned late.
3) A. This year’s rainfall was much heavier than last year’s.
B. The flooding was caused by heavy falls of rain in recent days.
C. The flooding has nothing to do with the rain.
D. The rain was more dangerous than the flooding.
4) A. Her appearance has nothing to do with her food.
B. She went on a diet because of her appearance.
C. She paid too much attention to her looks.
D. She was fat because she ate too much.
5) A. I shouldn’t dance with any more people.
B. Janice was the one I’ve just danced with.
C. I don’t want to dance with Janice at all.
D. I don’t feel like dancing with any person.
6) A. Next month is the only month they will meet month.
B. They will have just one meeting next month.
C. They will be the only group that meets next month.
D. Only when there is a holiday will they meet.
7) A. John was involved in the case because he was the briber.
B. John shouldn’t have spent so much time on the case.
C. John decided to give up the project.
D. John proceeded with the case.
8) A. I wouldn’t give away my copy of the application form.
B. The application form has been poorly copied.
C. No one gave me the application form.
D. I wasn’t asking for the application form.
9) A. Thanks to the promotion, a lot more goods were being sold.
B. The effect of the campaign is not clear yet.
C. The champagne might produce a sharp pain in the throat.
D. The sales decreased despite the promotion campaign.
10) A. Please draw a line for me occasionally.
B. Write to me when you are free.
C. Drop in if you have time.
D. Don’t forget to give me a ring.
2.Short Conversations
11). A. Still he doesn’t like living on campus.
B. School has changed little since last year.
C. He has made many new friends.
D. He enjoys campus life all the same.
12). A. There is too little food.
B. There are too many students.
C. They’ve been open for too short a time.
D. There are too few employees.
13). A. There shouldn’t have been a fund problem.
B. They would b unable to sell the paintings.
C. They couldn’t reach a decision.
D. The exhibition would still be held.
14). A. A cash teller.
B. A waiter.
C. A tailor.
D. A salesman.
15). A. At a cinema.
B. In a restaurant.
C. In a taxi.
D. In a train.
16). A. 20th September.
B. 26th September.
C. 20th October.
D. 23rd September.
17). A. Traveling a lot.
B. Getting a lot of exercises.
C. Going on a diet.
D. Trying to lose weight.
18). A. In a hospital.
B. In a parking lot.
C. At a construction site.
D. At a bank.
19). A. At a theatre.
B. In a hospital ward.
C. At a traveling agency.
D. In a supermarket.
20). A. Clear away the snow on the road.
B. Take the shorter route.
C. Reduce the driving speed.
D. Stop at the filling station.
Unit 9
II. LISTENING EXERCISES
1. 1) Tony and Jessie are talking about the TV program : when the sky driver out of the plane, neither of his parachutes and he to the ground. When people found him, they thought he was . Fortunately he the free fall. The doctors believed he was not able to again, but he them wrong. Most of his bones were , and he spent months in the hospital. Immediately his recovery, he went back to do the crazy thing again.
2) Frank the textbook till last night, and then watched match Wimbledon on TV as he likes very much. He thought the game was very but too short, only . Rebecca watch the film afterwards and asked if it was a one. Frank thought it was dull and there was no passion in it. He held that French films were much and more .Rebecca agreed that they go as well.
3. 1) Mr. Hopkins, a on Pan America Flight No. to , is asked to the transfer desk immediately.
2) The announcement is to remind people to give close to their luggage. Unattended bags will be removed by the police.
3) Airways to , Flight No. , boarding at Gate No. .
4) Airways to , Flight No. , boarding at Gate No. .
5) Airways apologizes for the of the Flight No. to
. It is due to the positioning of the aircraft to the .
6) Due to we regret that have been made to the scheduled departures. Flight is now due to leave at and Flight at
. Frankfurt Airport is and the flight will be diverted to Bonn. Please wait for announcements.
SECTION TWO: LISTENING TEST (9)
PART A: Spot Dictation
How should the world evolve in the new century? Where should the world be (1)? What should the Asia-Pacific look like in the future? These are the questions we should think very hard.
However, the world is not tranquil and is still plagued by regional conflicts and flagrant terrorism. The (2) terrorist attacks have disrupted world peace and stability, and terrorism has become a global scourge.
The history of human civilization, mankind’s successes and failures, sufferings and glories, have left us (3). The (4) of today have given us a mandate —a mandate to usher in a new era. We must bear in mind the (5) desire of the people for peace, development and cooperation. We must (6) create a new era when disputes are replaced by consultations, confrontation by dialogue, when mutual respect prevails and different cultures develop (7) in this diverse and colorful world, and when people throughout the world live in peace and enjoy development and prosperity, (8) terrorist threats.
With the advent of the 21st century, economic globalization is gathering pace. Science and technology are advancing rapidly and have become an important (9) behind the world economic growth.
But unfortunately, this process is accompanied by a (10) between the North and the South and an uneven development among countries and regions. It is therefore essential to have a (11) assessment of what positive impact economic globalization and scientific and technological advancement have had and may (12) have on the expansion of productive forces, creation of (13), dissemination of knowledge and civilization and even world peace and stability so that we can seize the historical opportunity and (14) a leapfrog development, It is equally essential, (15), to address the negative effects of economic globalization and the side effects of scientific and technological advancement and work hard for common development and prosperity of
(16) of society. To this end, the whole world should join hands to ensure that all nations
(17) of scientific and technological progress, economic globalization and the New Economy through
(18) participation and cooperation.
The Asia-Pacific region achieved great economic progress in the last century, playing an important role (19) regional and global economic development. This is attributable to the concerted endeavor, close cooperation, (20) and enterprising spirit of APEC members and all other economies in the region.
PART B: Listening Comprehension
1.Statements
1). A. He sold his old car because he wanted to buy a new one.
B. He dropped out and became a taxi driver.
C. He could pay off his school fee now because he had sold his car.
D. He was unable to pay for his tuition, even though the had sold his car.
2). A. The rent includes gas and telephone bills.
B. Gas and meals are not included in the rent.
C. The rent is too high although gas and telephone bills are included.
D. The tenants have to pay for gas and telephone bills.
3). A. It is required that all motorists should wear seat belts.
B. Not all motorists should wear seat belts.
C. Seat belts are only made for motorists to wear.
D. All motorists should have seat belts prepared.
4). A. The general manager sighed when he heard the project.
B. The general manager signed a contract for the project.
C. The general manager gave up his post when his project wasn’t accepted.
D. The general manager resigned because the board of directors didn’t like him.
5). A. He thought that he wouldn’t need his wife any more.
B. He never needed his wife more.
C. He left his hometown together with his wife.
D. He didn’t leave until his wife reminded him.
6). A. He cannot be cured now.
B. He doesn’t need any treatment.
C. He is going to have an operation.
D. Everyone is hoping that George will be cured soon.
7). A. You have to argue with him again.
B. You definitely shouldn’t quarrel with him again.
C. You can argue with him only under special circumstances.
D. Of course, those circumstances will never happen.
8). A. They got up and left because everyone was talking.
B. The host spoke critically on everyone who was there.
C. No one stayed to listen because the show was poor.
D. Everyone got up and left because they wanted to talk freely.
9). A. Mike gave his wife a present she had been longing for.
B. He thinks this present will please his wife.
C. Mike’s wife gave him a present that pleased him.
D. Mike gave his wife a present she liked on their anniversary.
10). A. She worked hard on the vein system.
B. Her hard work resulted in nothing.
C. She did the same thing over and over again.
D. Her work brought her a lot of experience.
2.Short Conversations.
11). A. Johnson can play cards well.
B. Johnson has a square face like a card.
C. Johnson is not qualified for the job.
D. Johnson seldom shows his feeling.
12). A. The new teacher is sick.
B. He hasn’t met the new teacher yet.
C. The new teacher has been here for a week.
D. He is sick of the new teacher.
13). A. Salesclerk and customer.
B. Boss and secretary.
C. Teacher and student.
D. Repairman and customer.
14). A. The plumber hasn’t come yet.
B. The plumber has come three times but in vain.
C. The man hasn’t called the plumber yet.
D. This is the third time it’s flooded.
15). A. 6:30.
B. 7:00
C. 6:50
D. 7:30
16). A. Stopping at a traffic light.
B. Opening a new store.
C. Going to the bank.
D. Talking to the accountant.
17). A. Boss and secretary.
B. Teacher and student.
C. Salesman and customer.
D. Husband and wife.
18). A. She doesn’t like Dr. Joseph very much.
B. She doubts the visit will be postponed.
C. She doesn’t want to attend the conference.
D. She doesn’t think Dr. Joseph will come at all.
19). A. In a pub.
B. In a classroom.
C. In the woman’s home.
D. In the man’s office.
20). A. She cut it herself.
B. She had a new dress to match its color.
C. She asked someone else to dye her hair.
D. She made no change to her hair.
UNIT 11
SECTION TWO: LISTENING TEST (11)
PART A: Spot Dictation
In the new century, the Asia-Pacific economic development is (1) both opportunities and challenges. The region-wide and world economic slowdown and, particularly, the September 11 attacks have added to the (2) of our regional economy. Having said that,
I wish to stress that in the long run, the Asia-Pacific economic prospect is broad and bright.
(3) we seize the opportunities brought by economic globalization and scientific and technological revolution, (4) open regionalism, enhance regional cooperation and adopt strong macro-economic measures to (5) restructuring, we will be able to overcome difficulties and open up new dimensions for growth and prosperity in our region. We have (6) that.
China cannot develop (7) of the world, and the world cannot achieve global prosperity without the development of China. China is an important member of the Asia-Pacific and international community. Over the past 20 years and more, China has maintained a (8), rapid and healthy economic development. An all-directional opening-up pattern is basically up and running.
In the new century, we will continue to (9) our independent foreign policy of peace, which is aimed at promoting world peace and stability, common growth and prosperity. We will continue to develop friendly relations and cooperation with (10) the world on the basis of equality, reciprocity and mutual benefit. And we will continue to pursue the policy of opening-up, (11) and devote ourselves to economic development.
China’s economy will converge with that of the world faster with more solid strides. China’s WTO entry will open (12) for our economy. As we enjoy our WTO rights, we will fulfill our obligations and (13) our commitments. We will accelerate the opening of the infrastructure sector, such as energy, communications and telecommunications and provide,
(14), more opportunities for foreign businesses to (15) such areas as banking, insurance, tourism, retail sales, foreign trade and legal consulting services. We will improve our laws and regulations regarding foreign investment and provide better services to (16) ventures.
China’s development and the process of reform and opening-up augue well for trade and economic (17) China and the rest of the world, particularly the Asia-Pacific. Tremendous business opportunities in China are awaiting all entrepreneurs who (18).
I (19) that all of you present here and all other people who love peace and aspire development will work together to build a (20) world peace and promote growth and prosperity throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
Unit 12
II. LISTENING EXERCISES
1, 1) Bonnie and Max are in a second-hand . Bonnie likes the place as she is interested to know what people used to enjoy . Max finds a detective published years ago, which costs cents, while Bonnie sees a book of -century poetry. Someone gave the book as a and wrote a note on the inside of the . It’s dated . Although it costs cents, Bonnie thinks it may be more. She decides to go to the to do some research, but Max believes his book is a better .
2) It is common in the western countries for you to bring some flowers when
a friend or relative, say, on the occasion of a birthday or a wedding anniversary, or a funeral. The flowers in bloom will convey without your best wishes, gratitude and congratulations. People from country to country in their preference for some flowers, so so that some flowers are considered as their national or city flowers. Tulips are Holland’s national .Swiss take the small and flower, edelweiss, as their national flower, for it is a symbol of and loyalty, while in China white flowers are only used at funeral . Chrysanthemums are much in China, but the yellow color is by some European countries as of . What is more, for different occasions, people in different countries often some flowers for a particular purpose or to mark a particular . For instance, red roses are usually for love to be sent between sweethearts.
2. ( ) 1) The early settlers met with great difficulties when they first arrived in America.
( ) 2) Some Indians helped the settlers to survive the severely cold winters.
( ) 3) The new life was much simpler than that in England.
( ) 4) The new settlers taught the Indians new means of water travel.
( ) 5) The Indians taught the settlers to travel by snowshoes in winter.
( ) 6) Corn and pumpkin were plentiful in England.
( ) 7) The Indians did not introduce to the settlers how to make clothing from animal skins.
( ) 8) The settlers were well prepared for the hardships that they would have.
( ) 9) The settlers brought tools to the New World.
( ) 10) Spanish earlier findings had made the English think life in the New World would not be easy.
( ) 11) Written records of the past plays a most important role in our learning of the human history. ( ) 12) Where there are no written records, there is no history.
( ) 13) The written records of the central Africa 200 years ago were destroyed by fire or wars.
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Lesson 10 10.3 中与欧盟的关系 女士们、先生们、朋友们： 今天，我很荣幸给大家介绍欧盟的一些情况以及欧盟与中国的关系。 欧盟全称为欧洲联盟，是在欧洲共同体基础上由25个（27）独立的国家组成的，目的是为了加强政治、经济和社会合作。原来称“欧共体”或“欧洲经济共同体”。 目前的25个成员国是奥地利、比利时、丹麦、芬兰、法国、希腊、爱尔兰、意大利、卢森堡、荷兰、葡萄牙、西班牙、瑞典、英国、塞浦路斯（希腊部分）、捷克共和国、爱沙尼亚、匈牙利、拉脱维亚、立陶宛、马耳他、欧兰、斯洛伐克、斯洛文尼亚。 欧盟25国总面积400万平方公里，接近半个中国的面积。总人口数为4.544亿，排行第三，仅次于中国和印度，约占世界总人口的7%。 欧盟统一货币为欧元，2002年1月1日正式启用。到目前为止，已经有12个欧盟成员国用欧元取代其本国货币。统一货币使人们出门旅行、对比价格更为容易，它还为欧洲的商业往来、刺激增长与竞争创造了一个稳定的环境。 到目前为止，欧盟的国内生产总值逾10万亿美元。作为一个整体，这个规模与它的主要竞争对手美国差不多。经济总量和贸易总额分别占全球25%和35%。 欧盟与中国关系十分友好。今年5月欧盟与中国就建交30周年了。去年，欧盟与中国的进出口贸易总额达到2，000亿欧元。德国是中国最大的贸易伙伴，英国、荷兰名列第二和第三。 欧盟正抓住当前大好的历史机遇——团结曾经分裂的欧洲大陆，创造一个和平、稳定、民主的欧洲。*** 这次欧盟的扩大还将创造一个几乎拥有5亿消费者的统一市场，这个市场饱含经济增长和不断繁荣的极大潜力。 我的话讲完了，谢谢大家！
10.4 中国与东盟的关系 A: Excuse me, could you tell me when ASEAN was established? And how many member countries does it have now? B: 东盟于1967年8月8日成立，目前有10个成员国，它们是：文莱、柬埔寨、印度尼西亚、老挝、马来西亚、缅甸、菲律宾、泰国、新加坡和越南。 A: Besides these 10 member countries, ASEAN also always holds the 10+1, 10+3 meetings. Does it mean that ASEAN has some dialogue partners? B: 是的。东盟有10个对话伙伴，它们是澳大利亚、加拿大、中国、欧盟、印度、日本、俄罗斯、新西兰、韩国和美国。 A：What is the area that ASEAN covers? How man languages are spoken in this region? What is the total population? B: 东盟地区面积大约有450万平方公里，有14中官方语言和7种宗教。人口总数在2000年有5.12亿。 A: 4.5 million square kilometers is about half of China’s territory, such a big regional organization neighboring China. How is the relationship between ASEAN and China now? B：东盟不仅在区域上面积广大，在经济、政治、科技上也是一个举足轻重的地区。所有的东盟成员国都是中国的友好近邻。自从上世纪90年代以来，中国与东盟的关系一直很好，政治联系日益密切。 A：Can you give some data? B: 在中国与东盟的关系中，经贸、科技方面的合作是基本的组成部分。1994年的贸易总额从120亿增加到235亿美元，其中中国出口额109.2亿美元，进口123.6亿美元。双方的相互投资过去几年也不断增加。东盟在劳务合作和项目建设方面已经成为中国的重要市场。中国和东盟已经同意用8年的时间创建世界人口最密集的自由贸易区。 A：The relationship is very good economically, but how about
上外中级口译第三版听力教程原文及讲解--Unit 4
中级口译听力教程第三版2A An intermediate course of English listening. Third edition. Unit four. Part one. How children learn social behaviors. 2. Exercises. 1. This is a talk about how children learn social behaviors. Listen to the first part of the talk and then supply the missing words you hear from the talk. W: Hi, welcome. Today we are going to talk about how children learn social behaviors, especially how they learn lessons from the family, the most basic unit of our social structure. There are a lot of discussions these days about how families are changing, and whether non-traditional families have a good or bad effect on children. But it’s important to remember that the type of the family a child comes from is not nearly as important as the kind of love and support that exist in the home. I’d like to focus on three of the ways the children acquire their behavior, through rewards, punishments, and finally modeling. First then, let’s discuss rewards. A reward can be defined as a positive reinforcement for good behavior. An example of a reward is when the parent says if you eat your vegetable you can have ice-cream for dissert, or a parent might say finish your homework first then you can watch TV. Most parents use rewards unconsciously, because they want their children to behave well. For example, a parent might give a gift to a child because the child behaved well, or parents might give child money for doing what the parents asked. 2. Now listen to the second part of the talk. Provide the missing information in the spaces given below. The opposite of the reward is a punishment. Punishments are the second important way in which a child is socialized. All of us have probably been punished in our lives. For example maybe our parents stopped us from going out with friends, because we did something we were not supposed to do, or maybe they wouldn’t let us watch TV, because we got a bad grade on the test. Both rewards and punishments are controversial. Many people think they are not effective or necessary, especially when used often. Let’s take this situation. A young boy has been asked to take out the garbage. Listen to situation A. The parents say if you take out the garbage for me I will give you a cookie. Some people argue that this reward is unnecessary, because it’s like a bribe. They argue that the child should be taught that it’s his duty to help with house hold chords, and that he should not get a special reward for doing something that’s his responsibility. Situation B would go something like this. David please take out the trash now. And David says OK dad. Not surprisingly punishment is extremely controversial, especially when the punishment is physical. Some of us grew up expecting to be spanked if we misbehaved. For example, our parents may have hit us on the hand if we talked back to them. But I don’t agree that spanking can teach children anything. And sadly some children are subject to really serious physical abuse. According to a study I just read one in 22 children is a victim of physical abuse. Children who come from homes where violence were used to solve problems are much more likely to abuse their own children when they become adults and have their own families. Part 2. Statements. 3. Exercises. Listen and then choose the answer which is closed in meaning to each statement you hear. 1. Since you said you totally agreed with Tom’s views, you ought to have stood up for him in the argument at the meeting yesterday afternoon.
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2.2 Why do we have eyebrows? Those tiny, little hairs above our eyes that many women either pluck, paint, pierce or tattoo play a very important role in keeping moisture out of our eyes. Just like an umbrella keeps our bodies dry from the rain, our hairy eyebrows keep our eyes dry from rain or sweat. When it's pouring rain outside or when sweat drips down from our foreheads, our eyebrows divert the flow of water or sweat away from our eyes. Our arch-shaped eyebrows angle the rain or sweat around to the side of our faces--leaving our eyes fairly dry. By catching the water or sweat, our eyebrows not only allow us to see more clearly, but also keep salty sweat from burning or irritating our eyes. Eyebrows have other roles also. As one of our most expressive facial features, eyebrows help us determine how people are feeling without ever really asking them. If a person's eyebrows are frowning, chances are they are mad or upset. In addition, eyebrows have an increasing impact on our beauty or fashion culture over the years. Thick, hairy and big eyebrows tend to be characterized as unattractive while thin and plucked eyebrows are said to be more attractive. 3.1Hotels in China Hotels in China are classified into first class, second class and third class based on their star-rating. Five-star and most four-star hotels are in the first class. Guest rooms in first class hotels all have fully-fitted bathrooms, refrigerators, telephones and satellite TV. They have fully adjustable climate control through central air-conditioning facilities. Other ancillary facilities provided by these hotels include such things as business centres, conference facilities, beauty parlours, saunas, foreign exchange, bowling centers, disco-ballrooms, swimming pools, gymnasiums, restaurants, cafes, shopping centers and bars which are open 24 hours a day. The second class generally includes three-star hotels and some two-star ones. Guest room facilities and services are not up to the standard of those in first class hotels. Tour groups normally prefer to stay in second class hotels. Third class hotels are much like motels in Western counties in terms of facilities and services. Hardware facilities in such hotels are of course inferior to those provided by second class hotels, but they offer prices 50% or more below those of second class hotels. As a result, they are popular with many tourists. 5.1 What makes a good conversation? Recently, a friend phoned me. She’s one of those people who could talk under wet cement. I've discovered that I can even put the phone down and attend to something in another room while she's talking and she doesn’t even notice. A second friend phoned me that night. I was very tired, but I soon forgot my weariness as we animatedly shared our opinions, beliefs and personal experiences. Time flew, and as I went to bed very late that night, I thought, “Now, that was a really good conversation!” It occurred to me that it might be an interesting topic to research for my speech tonight. So I asked some of my friends what they thought made a good conversation. They had different suggestions, but all agreed on three main points: mutual interest, give and take, trust. Let's look at the first one: mutual interest. A conversation has to be of interest to all concerned. As one friend suggested, a good conversation is when two or more people voluntarily explore the topic. But how can we be sure that we are not boring others? We need to be sensitive to the cues
口译基础教程对话练习答案 仲伟合
Unit 1 李颖：We are going to ascend the great wall tomorrow morning. So I’d like to go to bed early and have a good sleep this evening. You know climbing the great wall is not an easy job. 明天早上我们计划去爬长城，所以我想今晚早点休息，好好睡一觉。你知道爬长城可不是一件简单的事情。 Jack: Great. The Great Wall is very famous and becomes a must for tourist in Beijing. Would you tell me something about it? 好啊。长城那么有名，是游客来北京必去的景点。你能和我说一说长城么？ 李颖：OK. The construction of the great wall took altogether over 2000years.it started in the Zhou dynasty in the 7th century. B.C. And continued until Ming Dynasty in the 15th century A.D. The existing wall was built in the Ming Dynasty. 好。长城的整个建筑过程持续了总共两千多年，始于公元七世纪的周朝，后来一直延续到公元后十五世纪的明朝。现存的城墙都是明朝修建的。 Jack: The Great Wall is indeed the crystallization of the industry and wisdom of the Chinese people and also a symbol of ancient Chinese culture. Then why the ancient people built the wall? 长城的确是中国人民勤劳智慧的结晶，同时也是中国古代文化的象征.那么为什么古代人民要修建长城呢？ 李颖：It was constructed to guard against the invasion by nomadic tribes from the north. When enemy troops approached, guards on watch would send smoke signals from the beacon-fire towers as an alarm. 修建长城是为了抵御来自北方游牧民族的入侵。敌军逼近时，放哨的警卫就会在烽火台上发送烟雾信号作为警报。 Jack: How did they manage to do so? Can you be more specific? 他们怎么发送烟雾信号作为警报呢？你能说的具体点么？ 李颖：Those towers on the wall are spaced at equal distances from each other. When guards in a tower saw the signals from its neighbor, they immediately did the same thing .In this way; the signals would be relayed to the capital. 长城上的烽火台是均匀分布的。如果烽火台上的警卫看到相邻烽火台上发出的信号，他们就会立刻跟着发出信号。这样一个接一个信号就传到了都城。 Jack: what the smart idea the ancient people had! I was told that in china. People usually call the Great Wall “Ten Thousand Li Long Wall”. Does it really mean that long? 古代人民的想法真是巧妙啊！我听说在中国人们通常把长城称作“万里长城”。真的有那么长么？ 李颖：Yes, exactly. It runs all the way across the eastern half of china with a length of about 6 000 kilometers. 是的，正是这样。长城绵延约6 000公里，穿越了中国的东半部。 Jack: 6 000 kilometers! It is unbelievable. 6 000公里！难以置信。 李颖：The Great Wall is said to be the only building on the earth that can be seen from the outer space. 据说万里长城是从外太空可以看到的地球上唯一的建筑。
基础口译教程-U10 词汇短语表
基础口译教程词汇短语表 U10 Culture and history Warming-up Practice 1. Everyday etiquette etiquette /'et?ket/ n.the formal rules for polite behaviour in society or in a particular group礼仪，礼节 spoil /sp??l/ vi. to start to decay〔开始〕变质，变坏，腐败 delicately /'del?k?tl?/ adv. 谨慎地；委婉地 that is to say也就是说，换句话说 tone /t??n/ cn. the way your voice sounds, which shows how you are feeling or what you mean〔说话的〕语气，口气，腔调 in case万一 contact sb.联系某人 replacement /r?'ple?sm?nt/ un. when you get something that is newer or better than the one you had before更换；替换 2. The American national flag national flag国旗 stripe /stra?p/ n. a line of colour, especially one of several lines of colour all close together条纹， 线条 original /?'r?d??n?l/ adj. existing or happening first, before other people or things原先的，最早的，最初的 decorative /'dek?r?t?v/ adj. pretty or attractive, but not always necessary or useful装饰（性）的，装饰用的 3. Christmas traditions wreath /ri?θ/ n. a circle of leaves or flowers that people use to decorate their houses at Christmas 〔圣诞节期间装饰屋子的〕花环 get the custom of ...沿袭了……的传统 holly /'h?l?/ n. a small tree with sharp dark green leaves and red berries ( berry ), or the leaves and berries of this tree, used as a decoration at Christmas冬青树〔用作圣诞节装饰的〕冬青树叶及浆果 dark, bitterly cold winter阴沉苦寒的冬天 symbolize /'s?mb?la?z/ v. if something symbolizes a quality, feeling etc, it represents it象征，代表；用符号表示 promise /'pr?m?s/ n. a sign that something, usually something good, may happen迹象；〔通常指〕吉兆
基础口译听力教程
Unit 1 II．LISTENING EXERCISES 1, 1) The man has been waiting for the train for . The train he expects to take is the one to Baker Street. When he is told he has made a , he is surprised and refers to his timetable. But the lady tells him that it was changed at April and today is May. The train now leaves at . 2) Sandy buys a bottle of , which costs , a tube of toothpaste, which costs and a film of exposures for his camera, on which he spends . He gives the assistant and gets a change of . 2. 1) Dr. Brian received his B.A. in Management at Yale University on , 1964. 2) I should be at the meeting at , but I got stuck in the traffic jam. 3) Her monthly expense is about not including the rent. 4) The results of the two subtractions are & . 5) The mileage between Los Angeles and Chicago is . 6) Mike’s telephone number is copied here, . 7) Moscow has a population of . 8) There are as many as bicycles in Beijing. 9) The taxi fare from the square to the airport is . 10) Do you believe characters can be written on this piece of paper? 11) The bus is more expensive but much faster. 12) For reservation or more information, call your travel agent, or call the toll-free number: 13) Laser light can burn holes in a steel plate mm thick at a distance of several feet. 14) Asia occupies of the world’s land. 15) The tuition is per term and MBA students attend four terms. 16) China’s population at that time was . 17) It is currently ranked among private universities awarded federal funds for research. 18) Now as the second largest university in the country, it has an enrollment of about . 19) He won the men’s javelin competition. He threw it meters. 20) Children need to spend at least hours a week reading books, magazines or newspapers. 3. ( ) 1) It is a morning weather forecast. ( ) 2) There will be a rise in the temperature tomorrow. ( ) 3) The broadcaster is reminding the listeners of the snow in June last year. 4.
商务英语口译教程Unite1_Unite4课后习题答案
Unit1 P8 1.我们认为你方的格力空调在这里会很畅销，希望很快收到你们的样品。 2．贵方若能报优惠价并保证收到订单后四周内交货，我方将定期订购。 3.如能报到岸价，折扣以及发货日期等详细情况，将不胜感激。 4.随函附上我方最新的产品目录及CIF 纽约报价单。 5.关于贵方9月29日的询价信，我方就如下产品报价，以我方最后确认为准。 6. 此盘5天内不接受就作撤销论。 7. 很遗憾，我们的价格和你方还盘之间差距太大，所以恐怕我方不能接受你方还盘。 8. 考虑到我们长期以来的贸易关系和友好合作，我方建议你方能接受保兑，不可撤销即期信用证。 9. 石油价格将在未来一段时间内继续下降。 10. 我们还想指出我们主要以承兑交单方式结账。 Unit1 P9 1.（我们正打算订购）We are thinking of placing an order for your Flying Pigeon Brand bicycles. We would be very grateful if you could make us an offer for 200 ones with details. 2. （上述询价已于）The above inquiry was forwarded to you on Oct. 10, but we haven’t received your reply yet. Your early offer will be highly appreciated. 3. （我方的冷冻食品）Our frozen foods have been shipped to many countries where they are received favorably. It would be to your advantage to try out a shipment. 4. （很抱歉，贵方）We are sorry to say that the goods required by you are out of stock for the time being. Therefore we are unable to make you an offer at present. 5. （我方于两个月前）We sent you our Quotation No. 44 two months ago, but we haven’t received any news from you. It would be advisable if you could make an early decision on this matter. 6. （所有报盘都以）All quotations, except firm offers, are subject to our final confirmation. Unless otherwise stated or agreed upon, all prices are without any discount. 7.（许多外国电讯）Many foreign telecommunications companies wish to come into the Chinese market such as AT &T, etc. the competition is very keen. I understand some companies are lowering their prices and offering technical assistance and after-sale services. 8.（很高兴我们）I’m glad that we have settled the price. 9. （我们至多只能再减）The best we can do will be a reduction of another 30 pounds. That’ll be definitely rock-bottom. 10. （我们正在仔细研究）We’re now studying your offer carefully, so we hope that you can keep it open till the end of this month. Unit1 P10 1、我们的还盘与国际市场上的价格一致。如果你们接受，我们将说服客户向你们订货。如果你方不能做进一步的让步，我们就没有必要再谈下去了。我们不妨取消整个交易。顺便说一下，在考虑你方的新报价时，请考虑到我们的佣金问题。 2、我们的报价以合理利润为基础，不是漫天要价。你必须考虑到质量问题。这一行的每个人都知道三星产品质量上乘。如果我们不是朋友，我们愿意以这个价格为你们好。 Unit1 P11
中级口译教程梅德明第四版 句子精炼 单元全
句子精炼( Sentences in Focus ) Unit 2 接待口译（机场迎宾、宾馆入住、宴会招待、参观访问） 1. This is a fantastic airport, absolutely one of the top-notch international airports.（这个机场太美了，绝对是一个顶尖的国际机场。） 2. I’m very bad with a jet-lag. But I will be all right in a couple of days.（我倒时差很慢，但两天后自然就回复了。） 3. I’d like to have a 7 o’clock morning call, breakfast sent up to my room, laundry done, some documents photocopied, an express mail sent out, and something like that.（我要早上7点钟叫醒，早餐送到我房间，衣服要熨，文件要复印，邮件要快递，诸如此类的事情需要服务。） 4. We all maneuvered successfully to get our job done, so to speak.（可以说我们每个人都成功的使我们的使命得以完成。） 5. Let’s delight ourselves completely in the foods that Mother Nature grants us.（让我们尽情享受大自然赋予我们的食物吧。） 6. 我要是没认错的话，您一定是从伦敦来的泰莱科教授吧。(You must be Prof. Tallack from London, if I’m not mistaken.) 7. 我是海通集团人力资源部经理。(I’m manager of Human Resources, the Haitong Group.) 8. 感激您不辞辛劳，从百忙之中抽空来我公司指导。(We are very grateful that you took time from your busy schedule and came to our company to give us advice.) 9. 今晚我们设宴为您洗尘。(We will host a reception dinner in your honor this evening.) 10. 我在你们的酒店预订了一间双人间，有确认函。(I have made a reservation for a double room with your hotel. And here is the confirmation letter.) 11. 提前10天预定房间可以享受8折优惠价。(You will have a good rate with 20％off when you make a reservation 10 days in advance.) 12. 我们有许多现代化的健身设备可以满足客人的不同需求。(We have many modern fitness facilities catering to the different needs of our guests.) 13. 没有凯兰女士的最后努力，现在还不知道怎样呢，恐怕我们还在谈判之中呢。(Without Ms. K eland’s last-minute effort, we would still be in the middle of nowhere, probably in the middle of negotiations, I’m afraid.) 14. 同中国其他菜系一样，“本帮菜”具有“色、香、味”三大要素，特点是注重调料的使用、食物的质地和菜的原汁原味。(Like all other Chinese regional cuisines, Ben bang cuisine takes “color, aroma and taste” as its essential quality elements. It emphasizes in particular the expert use of seasonings, the selection of raw materials with quality texture, and original flavors.) 15. 这些菜绝对是首选，你一定喜欢。别客气，请随意。(These dishes are absolutely tasters′ choice. I bet you will like them. Please help yourself to the dishes.) 16. 各位能够赏光来此共度一年中的这个美好时光，我感到非常荣幸，让我们共同举杯，祝各位身体健康，事业有成，阖家幸福。(I consider it a great honor to have you all here for this wonderful time of the year. Let us drink to the health, great career and happy family of everybody present.) 17. 我们先来鸟瞰一下整个园区吧，然后在园区内各处转悠一下，用我们的话来说就是“走马观花”。(First of all, we will take a bird’s-eye view of the Park. And then we will look around in the Park and, to use a Chinese metaphor, we will “cast a passing glance at flowers while riding on a horseback”.) 18. 高科技园区享有国家授予的项目审批权和优惠政策，是一个与国际管理体质接轨的经济区域。(The high-tech Park is authorized by the state government to approve projects with preferential policies, operating under the management system of international standards.)