2009年3月上海中级口译笔试真题答案及听力原文

2009年3月上海中级口译笔试真题答案及听力原文

SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST

Part A: Spot Dictation

1. round, flat cakes

2. German immigrants

3. their name

4. claim

5. clear answer

6. great hit

7. fast, practical and cheap

8. in the 1920s

9. 5 cents each 10. drive-in restaurant 11. popular menu items 12. conquer 13. hot dog stand 14. spring up 15. sold 12 hamburgers 16. US culture 17. 60% 18. 7%

Part B: I. Statements

1. A. 原文：Mrs. Jones came to us at the airport. We thought she was the secretary but she turned out to be the president of the company.

2. C. 原文：After Susan carefully explained her ideas at the board meeting last week, the directors all voted for the change she's made concerning the proposed project.

3. B. 原文：Of the students participating in our university's research project, 73% classified themselves as freshmen and sophomores.

4. D. 原文：Originally we had planned to buy a car by the end of last year, but then with the recent fluctuation of the crude oil prices we decided to postpone the purchase.

5. B. 原文：Most people I know are interested in the proposed tax reform being debated in the congress because they hope it will lower taxes for them.

6. A 原文：If you're good at managing your own time and energy, it is very likely that you can do well both in your schoolwork and for your career

7. C. 原文：Mr. Paul White, thank you very much for your inquiry, but I feel the position more suits a female applicant. Anyway, I will keep your name on file.

8. D. 原文：Is this your best quote? I thought prices will be coming down now given the current situation of financial and economic crisis.

9. D. 原文：Last month our manager took a ten-day business trip to Chicago, but he had to stay there for 3 more days as the negotiation turned out to be a tougher one.

10. B. 原文：When our children are made confident that they are positive and competent individuals, they will adapt themselves to the changing society and successfully accomplish personal goals.

II. Talks and Conversations

Questions 11--14

W：What are you laughing about?

M: I just saw the silliest advertisement on TV for German soups. It's said our products are home-made with the freshest vegetables and fruits. Then a scene in the factory showed that products were prepared and packed by the most sophisticated machinery.

W: And I am sure that the word NATURAL was put on the jars and cans of the products. I think the stupidest advertisements are those that imply that you are one of a kind. If you buy the product, you will be a very special person. Now you will be just like every other one of the 20 million people who bought it.

M: That's really silly. But to me, the dumbest of them all is when advertisers put a celebrity on TV to talk about a particular brand of soap or about a particular car. I bet that the celebrity's never used the product before they got the job of appearing in the commercial.

W: Yeah! But most of these commercials work and people remember the product.

M: I agree, here we are talking about ads we've seen, aren't we? We are all influenced by those

celebrities and brand names.

W: I think teenagers are specially vulnerable. Advertisers try to get teenagers used to a brand because they know that in later years, the teenagers will stick to that particular product of theirs. Question 11: What in the advertisement has made the man laugh? B Question 12: When some ads imply that you are one of a kind, what does that mean? A Question 13: Why does the advertiser put a celebrity on TV to talk about a particular product? D Question 14: According to the woman, what will teenagers do if they are used to a brand? C Questions 15--18

Many of you may have heard of "jetlag", which is a condition of sleep disorders resulting from rapid travel over time zones such as on a jet plane. The symptoms of jetlag can be quite varied and may include: loss of appetite, nausea, headache, fatigue, insomnia or even mild depression. Here are few tips for you to avoid jetlag or cope if you are stricken by the condition. First adjust your biological rhythm several days before your departure. And develop a plan to start switching to the time zone of your destination. For instance, if you will be flying from New York to Paris where it is 6 hours later, get up one hour earlier for a couple of days, then two hours earlier, then three hours earlier. I would try to at least get half way to a new time zone. Turn lights on during daytime in your destination and off during the night time. Second, during the time of your adjustment and especially during the flight, drink plenty of water. If you are not a big water fan, drink some other fluid that is not high in sugar, carbonation or caffeine. Avoid junk food, salty foods, caffeine and alcohol on the plane. Of course I say that, but I always have a couple of drinks during the flight, if you do that, just be sure to drink as much water between drinks as possible. Thirdly, when you arrive in your destination, try to resist the urge to nap during day time, get outside during the daylight hours, even if it's just to sit in a café and relax. Try to get a good night's sleep for the first couple nights. The key is to reset your body's natural clock and to get enough rest. Finally when you return home, use some of the same tactics above to return to your previous time zone.

Q15. What's the speaker's definition of jetlag? D Q16.What's the difference of the time zones between New York and Paris? A Q17.What does the speaker recommend if you do not want to drink much water during the flight?

C Q18. According to the speaker, what should you try to do once you arrive at the destination? C Questions 19--22

F: Come in Mr. Edison, take a seat.

M: Good morning doctor.

F: Now let's get a few details. Shall we? First, your age, now you're 40?

M: Er, 35 actually, doctor.

F: Right, 35. And your weight?

M: About, 105 kilos.

F: That's rather a lot for your height, don't you think?

M: Yes, Well, I don't get much exercise, doctor.

F: And what kind of work do you do exactly?

M: I work with computers.

F: So you sit most of the day, is that right?

M: All day.

F: Right, so tell me, do you smoke?

M: Well, I used to smoke 20-30 a day, but now it's about 10.

F: Emm, Have you had any illness likely?

M: Nothing serious, just usual coughs and colds.

F: I see. Now, let's talk about your diet. What have you eaten this morning, for example?

M: I've had two fried eggs, 5 bread, toast, butter and jam, and oh, 3 cups of tea.

F: Well, Mr. Edison, that isn't the best diet now, is it? What else do you normally eat?

M: Beef burgers a lot, Chips.

F: Dear Oh dear. And what about exercise do you have Mr. Edison? Do you play any Sports?

M: Er, can't say I do really.

F: Well Mr. Edison this is all rather serious. I think we have to Change a few things in your life. Firstly I recommend that you stop smoking completely. Secondly, you need to get some exercise, walk, instead of drive Mr. Edison. Join a sports club. And lastly, we must make some changes to your diet. No more fried foods, no more chips, and beef burgers, good healthy vegetables, boiled potatoes, grilled meat and fish.

Q19. What does the woman say about the man's health? A Q20. How many cigarettes does the man smoke each day now? B Q21. What does the woman think of the man's breakfast? D Q22. Which of the following can not be concluded from the conversation? B Questions 23—26

May I have your attention, ladies and gentlemen? Since the International club meets only once every semester for this special event, the first thing on our agenda is to have the secretary read the minutes of the last meeting. So when I finish this opening speech, the secretary will read the minutes of our meeting for the last semester. And then we'll go through our annual treasurer's report and decide whether it can be accepted or not.

At the top of our agenda, and I'm sure in everyone's mind, is the International Display Week. It has been proposed for discussion. I was chairman of the African club, and now as chairman of the International club, I know more than anyone else the importance of such a display week.

Let me explain. There are ten foreign clubs here representing the foreign students on our campus. The purpose of these clubs is, first of all, to get the students from the same countries together, so we won't get too homesick, and so we can help each other over the rough spots. And secondly, so that the American students can join the club of their interest and learn about our culture as we learn theirs.

Now, about the display. Some of you old hands will have to help me out, as there was so much going on I can't remember at all. Let me see. There are the Scottish folk dance and Irish one, too. We'll team up with the folk music club and recruit anyone who can sew to help make costumes. Of course, each group will set up a booth decorated with pictures and things of interest in their respective countries, and everyone will wear his national costume.

Question 23: Who is the man? B Question 24: How often is the meeting held? C Question 25: What is at the top of the meeting's agenda? D Question 26: What is the purpose of organizing foreign clubs on campus? A Questions 27—30

F: Paul, nice to see you back from the university. How do you like your new university? I

remember your mum had wanted you to go to London University so that you can live at home and walk or cycle to attend the lectures.

M: Well, you know I didn't go to London University after all. My new university is on the suburbs of an ancient cathedral city and it is almost 8 miles from the city center. The university is planned on the so called American Campus System. That is to say, students live in halls of residence grouped around the main university buildings.

F: You mean you live, eat and study within the university proper?

M: Yes, I like it. Because we are a real community. We've got comfortable common rooms and bars. We arrange dances and parties. We've got clubs, theater groups, choirs and so on. And we've got an orchestra. I played the drums in it. By the way, how about your university days, Betty?

F: I rent a house with two other girls in the middle of the city about then minutes walk from the university. The house is falling to pieces. It is damp and there is no proper heating.

M: That sounds awful. I couldn't work in a place like yours. The district is poor and could almost be classed as a slum.

F: I don't think so. We live among real people who treat us as real people. We've got an electrician living next door, who is always coming in and mending our cooker and electric fires. We could try to get into one of the halls of the residents. But we prefer to be independent. It's nice to belong to the city and to do things outside the university.

M: What sort of things do you do outside the university?

M: Well, there is a group of us who go and help in a home for handicapped children. And I think in the city bar choir we get on well with the local people, not like you in that suburban district. W: Well, I like history. And my university is one of the best universities for that subject. Besides, it is an ancient city with a lot of historical relics and sightseeing spots. If you can drop by by any chance, I can show you around.

F: You bet.

27. Where do the man's family live? B

28. What is typical of the American Campus System? A

29. Why did the women choose to rent a house in the city center? C

30. What does the man promise to do for the woman? D Part C. Listening and Translation

I. Sentence Translation:

1. 请不要挂断，先留个言，我一会儿会打回过去。现在我必须静静地先集中精力看一下这

些数字。

原文：Please hold my telephone calls and just take a message. I can call back later. I must have

a little peace and quiet to concentrate on these figures.

2. 这家公司有1500万美元的注册资金，主营各类数码产品的进出口。

原文：This company has a registered capital of 15 million US Dollars and specializes in importing and exporting a great variety of digital products.

3. 今天伦敦市场股价骤跌，随之华尔街也遭受了巨大损失，金融银行的股价遭受重创。

原文：Shared prices on the London market have fallen sharply today, following sharp losses on Wall Street. Shares of leading financial banks have been the worst hit.

4. 健康的身体和锻炼是紧密相连的，但这并不是全部。保持身体健康还需要吃好、睡好和

良好的自我感觉。

原文：Good health is usually associated with exercise. But that is not the whole picture. In

order to keep fit, you have to eat well, sleep well and generally feel good about yourself.

5. 很多年轻人梦想成为名模，苗条是她们非常渴望的。为了减肥，她们不吃东西。

原文：Many young people dream of becoming top models. To become slim is what they

usually desire. Therefore in order to keep their weight down, they simply avoid food.

II. Passage Translation

1. 美国商人经常利用社交场合来做生意，最好的例子就是商务午餐，可以用来争取客户、

扩大影响、讨论并解决内部分歧，甚至面试未来的员工。很多面试工作都是在商务午餐中完成的。商务午餐通常持续一到两个半小时，在餐厅中举行，那里安静宜人，适合进行私人谈话。

原文：American Businessmen frequently use social situations to make business deals. One of the best examples of this practice is the business lunch. It is used to win clients to make influential contacts to discuss and settle internal disagreements and even to interview potential employees. Some companies always conduct job interviews over lunch. A business lunch usually lasts from one to two and half hours and it often takes place at a restaurant with a pleasant, quiet atmosphere conducive to private discussions.

2. 世界人口密度不断加大，越来越多的人带来的压力也不断增加。专家认为，我们正在接

近地球所能有效供养的人口的极限，因此应该进行人口计划控制。也有人认为这样会危及到人类的未来，通常高智商人群生育的孩子比较少。因此，有人担忧，这会引起人类整体智力水平的下降。

原文：As the world population becomes denser, we will feel greater pressure from the expanding number of people. Some experts argue that we are approaching the limit of the number of people the earth can support adequately and they feel we should turn to compulsory birth control. Other authorities feel that if birth control is imposed on the population, the future of mankind will be seriously endangered. They think intelligent people will be more likely to have fewer children, which would bring about a lowering of the level of intelligence. SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS

1-5 ABCCC 6-10 BCBCD 11-15 ABADC 16-20 CDDAD 21-25 CCBDC 26-30 BADBA SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST (1)

平常的经济萧条一旦来临，大家都明确应该马上着手做哪些事情：重新翻开尘封已久的凯恩斯的著作，联邦政府调低利息率，总统和国会开始减税，增加财政支出。用不了多久，市场上购销两旺，生产线生机勃勃，贷款扶摇而上，于是乎，凯恩斯的书又回了书架。不需要对经济体制做重大的改革，要知道我们的经济固然偶尔会有一点磕磕碰碰，从根本上说还是健康的。第二次世界大战以后，每次萧条一来，我们都这样如法炮制。

关于哪个阶层应该减税最多，哪些计划可以得到政府资金援助，共和党人和民主党人一直都争论不休。不过，公众舆论自然会要求他们有所作为，因此他们也往往能找到双方都可接受的中间路线，共同推动一个经济刺激的一揽子计划。就算在今天的华盛顿，两党意见空前分歧，我们依然相信，两党都能接受的计划最终一定会出台。然而这次，我们不能指望事情就能就此了结--因为这一次到来的萧条非比寻常，我们的经济从根本上说也已经不健康。这一次，这个国家需要一些富兰克林·罗斯福的改革手段，并将他们进行更新。在当年的大萧条中，这些改革扭转了乾坤。

SECTION 4: TRANSLATION TEST (2)

Our life is shortened by every tick of the second hand of the clock. Each page peeled away from the wall calendar marks a bygone day. Time is life, while life is cherished by everybody, but time, by few. How can we achieve something in our brief life? To learn some knowledge! To

replenish ourselves! To help those in need! To add significance to our life! Time should not be squandered if we want to make our life meaningful (to get a lot out of our life). This principle is accepted by all, but wisely observed by very few.

2009年3月上海中级口译笔试第二阶段真题答案及原文

Part A Passage 1

参考译文：

市长先生，首先感谢您给我这个机会来谈一下我对上海如何在不久的将来能确保成为世界创新中心的看法。

我们已经意识到创新对于上海经济发展和繁荣的重要意义。您已清楚的阐明了一条把技术创新能力置于一切工作之首的策略。

创新是国家生命线，也是公司的生命线。没有创新就没有未来。创新不仅是基础科学研究的投入，也不仅仅是新实验设备的购置。

创新是由对新产品、新服务、新技术和新商业模式的开发带来的价值创造。创新最需要坚强有力的领导、长期奋斗的战略和致力于创新的人才。

原文：

1. Mr. Mayor, let me thank you for the opportunity to share some thoughts about how to ensure Shanghai’s p osition as a world’s center of innovation in the near future.

2. We have already recognized the importance of innovatio n to Shanghai’s economic growth and prosperity. You have articulated a strategy that places technological innovation capacity at the top of the agenda.

3. Innovation is the lifeblood of a country and business---there is no future without it. We have to think of innovation as more than basic science or new laboratory equipment.

4. Innovation is the creation of value through new products or services, technologies and business models. And it requires strong leadership, a long term strategy and people who are committed to innovation.

Passage 2

参考译文：

亲爱的中国朋友们，今晚，我们即将结束16天光辉历程的终点。这些日子，将永远珍藏在我们的心中。感谢中国人民，感谢北京奥组委的所有出色的志愿者。

通过本届奥运会，世界更多地了解了中国，中国也更多地了解了世界。来自204个国家和地区奥委会的运动健儿们在光彩夺目的场馆里同场竞技，用他们的精湛记忆博得了我们的赞叹。

新的奥运明星诞生了，昔日的奥运明星再次带给我们惊喜。我们分享他们的欢笑与泪水，我们钦佩他们的才能，我们将长久铭记在此见证的辉煌成就。

今晚在场的运动员充分地展示了体育的凝聚力。奥林匹克精神的光辉在来自冲突国家竞技对手之间的热情拥抱中闪耀着。希望你们回国后让这种精神生生不息/世代永存。

1. Dear Chinese friends, tonight, we come to the end of 16 glorious days which we will cherish forever. Thank you to the people of China, and to all the wonderful volunteers to Beijing Organization Committee of the Olympic Game!

2. Through these Games, the world learned more about China, and China learned more about the

world. Athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees came to these dazzling venues and awed us with their talent.

3. New stars were born. Stars from past Games amazed us again. We shared their joys and their

tears, and we marveled at their ability. We will long remember the achievements we witnessed

here.

4. The athletes tonight have shown us the unifying power of sport. The Olympic spirit lives in the warm embrace of competitors from nations in conflict. Keep that spirit alive when you return home.

Part B Passage 1

参考译文：

China is the largest developing country in the world, and Africa is home to the largest number of developing countries. The combined population of China and Africa accounts for over one-third of the world's total.

Without peace and development in China and Africa, there will be no global peace and development. In this new era, China and Africa share increasing common interests and have a growing mutual need.

The forging of a new type of China-Africa strategic partnership is determined by the dynamics of/needs for China-Africa cooperation, and it represents our wish to promote global peace and development.

Building strong ties between China and Africa/Further development of the Sino-African relationship will not only be beneficial to the progress and development of each side, but also help cement/promote unity and cooperation among developing countries.

原文：

1.中国是最大的发展中国家，非洲是发展中国家最集中的大陆，中国和非洲的人口占世

界人口三分之一以上。

2.没有中国和非洲的和平与发展，就没有世界的和平与发展。在新形势下，中非共同利益

在扩大，相互需求在增加。

3.建立中非新型战略伙伴关系是中非合作的内在需要，也是促进世界和平与发展的必然要

求。

4.中非关系不断发展，不仅有利于中国和非洲的发展进步，而且有利于促进发展中国家的

团结与合作。

Passage 2

参考译文：

Dear friend, today I am very glad to be here, on behalf of the Chinese government, to address the conference on some of the practice/what we have done in China in the protection of children and related international cooperation.

To promote international cooperation in the protection of children, the Chinese Government has taken an active part in international cooperation and exchanges on the one hand and effectively promoted children’s survival, protection and development on the other hand.

For (many) years, China has achieved great success through cooperation and exchanges with the UN Children’s Fund, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in its work to protect children.

The Chinese Government will continue to/further give priority t o children’s education in the promotion of education as a whole to ensure a fast development of children’s education in China, and bring it closer to the standard of the developed countries.

原文：

1.各位朋友，今天我很高兴代表中国政府在此向大会陈述中国在儿童保护以及相关国际合

作的一些举措。

2.为促进儿童保护领域的国际合作，中国政府一方面积极参与国际合作与交流活动，另

一方面有效地做好国内儿童生存、保护和发展工作。

3.多年来，中国与联合国儿童基金会、联合国教科文组织和世界卫生组织在有关儿童

保护领域进行了合作交流，成绩显著。

4.中国政府将继续把儿童教育至于整个教育事业发展的优先地位，使中国的儿童教育事

业快速发展，接近发达国家水平。

1997.9上海市英语中级口译笔试答案

1997.9 上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试 参考答案: SECTION1:LISTENING TEST Part A: Spot Diction 1. feel healthy 2. content 3. on average 4. six minutes 5. laugh more 6. 400 times 7. adulthood 8. growing up 9. effects of laughter 10. blood and stomach 11. physical exercises 12. facial and stomach 13. jogging 14. pain relief 15. forty university students 16. funny cassette 17. intended to relax 18. tolerate the discomfort 19. humour 20. immune system Part B: Listening Comprehension 1-5 B D C A D 6-10 D D C B B 11-15 B D A A C 16-20 D A B A D 21-25 B D C A C 26-30 D A C B C Part C: Listening and Translation Ⅰ.Sentence Translation 1.这类独特的酒被认为是世界上最好的一种酒。 2.由于他打算扩店，他开价要买下隔壁的房产。 3.我再也不准备容忍你的无能。你被开除了。 4.会上有人提议在委员会里应该有一位教工代表。 5.“广告”这个词最简单的涵义就是“让某事物引起他人注意”。或者“将某事物告知某人”。 Ⅱ.Passage Translation 1. 请各位注意，图书馆马上就要关门了。请把参考书放回原处，如果要外借备用书籍以 便当夜使用，现在可以办理（手续），多谢各位合作。 2. 30年前，我还是个小孩子的时候，我父亲曾安排我去乡下一个农场过了两个暑假。他 认为那对我有好处，他是对的。那使我懂得了不少有关自立的重要意义。那地方非常偏僻，农场主的地位当时肯定已是二十出头的女儿说她从未离开过家门，也未见过火车。

【DF】2011年3月上海中级口译真题及答案

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