上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试模拟试题doc.docx

1、上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试模拟试题doc上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试全真模拟试题（2010版）上海新东方口译研究中心权威发布SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST （45 minutes）Part A: Spot DictationDirections: 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 h

2、eard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.Many people appreciate the _（1） of the city. There are some good reasons. First, living in the city, they are_（2） the exciting and _ _（3） that take place in the world.

3、Besides, one can always go to new _ _（4）. Second, modern _（5） make it easy to travel around. People can take less time to go to work because of the shorter distance and one can even visit other parts of the world. Finally, shopping centers are always _（6）. So it is convenient to get what one wants.

4、While in the countryside, life will not be so convenient as in the city. The country, however, has its own attraction. People are _（7） and enjoy a quiet and gentle pace of life, which is extremely _（8）. In addition, they have _ _（9） that there is always someone to turn to _（10）.As a popular saying g

5、oes: _（11）. Both the city and the country have disadvantages, too. City residents _（12） public hazards, such as noise and air pollution, while _（13） have to go on expeditions to the nearest large town for anything slightly _（14）. As far as I am _（15）, Im one of the many city people who are always sa

6、ying that _（16） we would prefer to live in the country far from _（17） of the city. I have managed to _（18） that if it were not for my job, I would immediately _ _（19） the open spaces and go back to nature in some sleepy village _ _（20）.Part B: Listening Comprehension1. StatementsDirections: In this

7、part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have

8、heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.1. （A） Michael wanted to work in London. （B） Michael quitted his job in London. （C） Michael asked for a vacation in London. （D） Michael transferred his money to the London branch.2. （A） I was

9、 the last to know about the MBA program. （B） I learned a great deal from the MBA program. （C） I misunderstood only the most difficult part of the MBA program. （D） I dropped out of the MBA program because it was difficult.3. （A） Betty brought a weeks work home because of the cold weather outside. （B）

10、 Betty was absent from work seven days while recovering from a cold. （C） Betty did not have enough time to recover from a bad cold. （D） Betty felt quite weak for seven days after she had caught a bad cold.4. （A） We need to pay $25 per piece. （B） We need to pay $50 per piece. （C） We need to pay $75 p

11、er piece. （D） We need to pay $125 per piece.5. （A） Mr. Baker doesnt like to go to the meeting last night. （B） Mr. Baker decided to cancel this mornings meeting last night. （C） Mr. Baker made up his mind not to go to this mornings meeting. （D） Mr. Baker made a last-minute decision to hold the meeting

12、 this morning.6. （A） The Expo. will be open the day after tomorrow. （B） The Expo. is rescheduled to open on Friday. （C） The Expo.s opening is delayed until tomorrow. （D） The Expo. is not likely to open on Friday.7. （A） The population has doubled in that town. （B） Many people were hired because of th

13、e new factory. （C） The unemployment rate in that town is twice as high. （D） Despite the closedown, the unemployment rate remains the same.8. （A） I know why Mr. Nicholas hasnt arrived although he was due earlier. （B） I cant understand why Mr. Nicholas is here. （C） Mr. Nicholas is due for the board me

14、eting right away. （D） I have no idea why Mr. Nicholas is late for the meeting.9. （A） Scientists have found a cure for the common cold in the past century. （B） Scientists discoveries were often misunderstood by the common people. （C） Scientists have yet to discover effective ways to conquer the cold

15、virus. （D） Scientists have been unable to explain the cold climate in the past century.10. （A） No more visitors can be allowed in the exhibition hall. （B） The exhibition hall can hold slightly over 250 visitors. （C） 500 visitors wanted to see the Auto Show. （D） More than 1,000 visitors saw the Auto

16、Show.2. Talks and ConversationsDirections: 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 fo

17、ur answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 111411. （A） To organize a sports team. （B） To join a sports team. （C） To go to a fitness center. （D） To set up a company of h

18、is own.12. （A） He should become a member in the new organization. （B） He should have some chips and a bowl of ice cream. （C） He should stay at home and watch TV at night. （D） He should watch his diet and do proper exercise.13. （A） It is good for improving muscle tone. （B） It helps strengthen the hea

19、rt. （C） It helps develop mental toughness. （D） It helps lose weight.14. （A） He used to be the star player in high school. （B） He has put on much weight now. （C） He likes fresh fruits and vegetables. （D） He stopped playing basketball five years ago.Questions 151815. （A） To explain a new requirement f

20、or graduation. （B） To interest students in a community service project. （C） To discuss the problems of elementary school students. （D） To recruit elementary school teachers for a special program.16. （A） To find jobs for graduating students. （B） To help education majors prepare for final exams. （C） T

21、o offer tutorials to elementary school students. （D） To provide funding for a community service project.17. （A） He advises students participating in a special program. （B） He teaches part-time in an elementary school. （C） He observes elementary school students in the classroom. （D） He helps students

22、 prepare their rsums.18. （A） Contact the elementary school. （B） Sign up for a special class. （C） Submit a rsum to the dean. （D） Talk to Professor Ray.Questions 192219. （A） In the office. （B） In the market place. （C） At a bus terminal. （D） At a graduation party.20. （A） The teacher of this group of st

23、udents. （B） One of the graduating students. （C） The father of a student. （D） A guest who has been invited to the party.21. （A） Overseas sales. （B） Local counseling. （C） Accounting. （D） Teaching.22. （A） Dan. （B） Donna. （C） Mrs. Green. （D） Pete.Questions 232623. （A） Because it was rare and extremely e

24、xpensive. （B） Because it was old and had been in the family for years. （C） Because it was taken to be a symbol of good luck. （D） Because it was to be displayed in one of the best jewelry shops in the town.24. （A） To send it to her youngest daughter. （B） To put it at an auction. （C） To drop it in a b

25、anks safety deposit box. （D） To take it to the jewelers to have it repaired.25. （A） Half past four. （B） Five oclock. （C） Half past five. （D） Six oclock.26. （A） A quarter to five. （B） A quarter past five. （C） A quarter to six. （D） A quarter past six.Questions 273027. （A） A cool hat. （B） Casual shoes.

26、 （C） Light pants. （D） A formal shirt.28. （A） A coat. （B） Some sweaters. （C） A jacket. （D） A hat.29. （A） A party. （B） A business meeting. （C） A wedding. （D） A funeral.30. （A） Jeans and tennis shoes. （B） A casual shirt and tie. （C） A suit and dress shoes. （D） A swimming suit and scandals.Part C: Liste

27、ning and Translation1. Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.（1）（2）（

28、3）（4）（5）2. Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes whi

29、le you are listening.（1）（2）SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS （50 minutes）Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer, （A）, （B）, （C）, or （D）, to each question. Answer all the questions followi

30、ng each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 15Like many teenage girls, Lee Ann Thill was obsessed with her appearance. A diabetic, she already was suffering from bulimiaforcing herself to throw up to lose weight. But it wasnt enough, and shed recently put on 20 p