英语翻译中级口译模拟测试与答案

英语翻译中级口译模拟测试

SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST

A: Spot Dictation

You might enjoy a cup of coffee at your local coffee shop. But coffee is part of 1 . Research shows that as many as one-third of the people in the world drink coffee. Some people drink coffee for its 2 . Others like the awakening effect of caffeine, a 3 in coffee. But not everyone may know the story of coffee and how it is produced.

One popular story about 4 coffee long ago is about Kaldi, a keeper of goats. Kaldi was taking care of his goats in the highlands of Ethiopia where coffee trees 5 . He noticed that his goats became very excited and active 6 small fruits from a tree. Kaldi reported this discovery to a group of 7 . When they made a drink out of the fruit, the religious workers realized they could 8 for long hours of prayer. This knowledge about coffee 9 all over the world. Coffee trees are 10 eastern Africa and areas of the Arabian Peninsula. Coffee was first grown and traded 11 . Most coffee came from what is now Yemen. Soon, coffee was 12 all over the Middle East. By the seventeenth century coffee had been 13 to Europe. European traders started bringing coffee plants to other parts of the world. The Dutch brought coffee to the 14 . And by the twentieth century, most of the world's production came from Central and South America. Today, Brazil is the 15 of coffee in the world.

Most people know what a coffee bean looks like, but what about the plant? Coffee trees can grow up to 16 , but they are cut short for production. These trees have shiny dark green leaves that grow on 17 of each other on a stem. The plant produces a fruit that is called 18 . When the coffee cherries are ripe and ready to pick, they are 19 . Inside the fruits are the green coffee beans. After these beans are roasted 20 they are ready to be made into a drink.

B: Listening Comprehension

Statements

21、A. We still have 40 minutes left before departure. B. We still have 20 minutes left before departure. C. We still have 50 minutes left before departure. D. We still have 45 minutes left before-departure.

22、A. Aunt Polly thought that Tom was the one who ate the pie. B. Aunt Polly believed that Tom didn't eat the pie.

C. Aunt Polly ate the pie herself and Tom was innocent.

D. Aunt Polly suspected that Tom's pie was eaten by someone.

23、A. We have to use stronger drugs because this pill does not work.

B. This pill alleviates the pain, so we don't need to use stronger drugs. C. We prefer this pill to stronger drugs to alleviate the pain.

D. This pill is better than any other stronger drugs to alleviate the pain. 24、A. Yuki can't speak English, so she need to go to America. B. Yuki speaks English better than most Japanese do. C. Yuki will improve her English in America.

D. Yuki will learn English in America instead of Japan. 25、A. We should build more schools to ensure our success.

B. Education is the very cause we should continue devoting ourselves to. C. To remain competitive in the global economy, we must be ambitious. D. We must commit to our national agenda to remain competitive. 26、A. Effective self-management skills are key to academic and career success.

B. If you spend a lot of time on your school work, you will become a good manager later. C. School work can be time-consuming and is likely to make you feel exhausted after class. D. Good management calls for more time and energy on the part of the academic staff.

27、A. Mr. Paul White has just been fired.

B. Mr. Paul White has forgotten the woman's name. C. Mr. Paul White is looking for a job. D. Mr. Paul White has the woman Promoted. 28、A. I shall give you a discount.

B. The crisis is affecting the whole world. C. I shall come in my Sunday best. D. The price is still too high.

29、A. He finished the negotiation in three days. B. He was on a business trip ten days ago. C. His toughness cost him three more days. D. His business trip lasted thirteen days. 30、A. We are sure that our children will become positive members of the changing society. B. Children with self-esteem can make positive adjustment and achieve career success.

C. Personal goals can be reached with the help of parents who are competent members of the society. D. Parents with confidence will adapt themselves to the changes and accomplish personal goals.

Talks and Conversations

31、A. He picked up some apples in his yard. B. He cut some branches off the apple tree.

C. He quarreled with his neighbor over the fence.

D. He cleaned up all the garbage in the woman's yard.

32、A. Trim the apple trees in her yard. B. Pick up the apples that fell in her yard.

C. Take the garbage to the curb for her. D. Remove the branches from her yard.

33、A. File a lawsuit against the man. B. Ask the man for compensation. C. Have the man's apple tree cut down. D. Throw garbage into the man's yard. 34、A. He was ready to make a concession. B. He was not intimidated. C. He was not prepared to go to court. D. He was a bit concerned.

35、A. It is a necessary part of life. B. It is a time of pressure and stress. C. It is a carefree period of life. D. It is much shorter than it used to be.

36、A. Family problems. B. Excellence in sports. C. Self-esteem. D. Acceptance by parents.

37、A. Those that used to be meant for adults only. B. Those that divides childhood and adulthood.

C. Those that are only related to information technology. D. Those that can help reduce the level of stress. 38、A. Children's games. B. Living standard. C. Language lessons. D. Sports performance.

39、A. Justify the claims they make. B. Appear in court.

C. Get away with their products. D. Always be honest in the ads. 40、A. Because she also uses the soap for better skin. B. Because she admires the movie star.

C. Because she considers it a good example of certain ads.

D. Because she thinks that it is a good idea to have a movie star endorse

a product.

41、A. Developing new advertisements for old products. B. Educating people about new products.

C. Designing useful products for people in need. D. Making a profit in the marketplace. 42、A. Price. B. Quality.

C. Advertisement. D. Promotion. 43、A. In 1800. B. In 1851. C. In 1939. D. In 1950.

44、A. To attract people all over the world.

B. To save millions of dollars in hotel accommodation. C. To offset the imbalance in foreign trade.

D. To outweigh the benefits and potential revenues. 45、A. To promote scientific exchanges.

B. To define cross-cultural communications. C. To improve their national images

D. To display their technological advancements. 46、A. the presentation of new inventions. B. the promotion of cultural exchanges. C. the ambition of nation branding.

D. the creation of a universal language. 47、A. He was attending a wedding ceremony. B. He was on his way to Edinburgh. C. He was in the football stadium.

D. He was in the cinema, with the woman. 48、A. He has done the right thing. B. He has had some bad misses. C. He was overactive.

D. He was smart and clever.

49、A. Leeds United 2; York City 1. B. Leeds United 3; York City 2. C. Leeds United 1; York City 3. D. Leeds United 2; York City 3. 50、A. Sometime later next Sunday.

B. Next Sunday as usual in the man's home.

C. Before the football stadium opens next Saturday. D. During the football match next Saturday.

C: Listening Translation

Sectence Translation

Directions: 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.

Passage Translation

56、Our challenges may be new. The instruments with which we meet them may be new. But those values upon which our Success depends hard work and honesty, courage and fair play, tolerance and curiosity, loyalty and patriotism--these things are old. These things are true. They have been the quiet force of progress throughout our history. What is demanded then is a return to these truths. 57、Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma—which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They

somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.

SECTION 2: STUDA SKILLS

Like many people, I've always seen the Olympics as the "main" sporting event held every four years—the headline act—and the Paralyrnpics as something of an "add-on"—the supporting act. It you are not disabled yourself it is hard to understand some of the games and the athletes mobility problems.

But being in the host city for these Paralympics changed my perspective. I came to realize these athletes were nothing short of superheroes. Deprived of physical abilities that able-bodied people take for granted, they made up for them and then some. They tested their senses and the boundaries of physical ability to extremes that the Bolts and Phelpses of this world would never have to. If some Olympic runners had to undergo a double-amputation, I wonder if they would strap two carbon fiber blades to their knees like Oscar Pistorius, also known as Blade Runner, of South Africa, and relearn everything that once came naturally.

If some Olympic swimming heroes suddenly went blind, would they have the courage to still surge through the water like Donovan Tildesley, not knowing when they would reach the end of the pool? Would any of us have the guts to turn around a life-changing experience like a car crash or bad rugby scrum. And not only get our lives back on track but then strive to be the best at a sport?

"What Paralympic sport would you do if you were disabled?" was a water-cooler question I posed today. It's not something you would normally think about. You don't watch TV as a kid aspiring to be a Paralympian. But it takes more than early mornings, training programs and special diets to get to the Paralympics. It takes a tragedy or loss that will have been grieved over, worked through and overcome.

Skiing is terrifying enough if you have all your faculties. Standing at the top of a ski slope, it's a battle of wills for most people to launch themselves, but Canada's Donovan Tildesley, who has been blind from birth, revealed to a China Daily reporter that not only did he already ski, but he also wanted to take it up competitively.

Superheroes indeed, each and every one. The Paralympics should be renamed the "Superlympics". It's nothing to do with the equality denoted by the Greek "para", it's about "super" ability, courage and strength that most of us, the top able-bodied athletes of the world included, will never have to muster.

It's worth remembering that many Paralympians suffered horrific injuries while living life to the full. You don't get paralyzed sitting at home playing video games. And having lived life to the full they are not prepared to stop. That's the lesser talked about "Paralympic spirit".

I only hope that if life dealt me or my loved ones similar blows we would tackle them in the same way as these outstanding men and women. 58、 What does the author think of Paralympic athletes? A. They are more than heroes. B. They are unsung heroes. C. They are second only to superheroes. D. They are able-bodied superheroes. 59、 By saying "... and then some" (para. 2), the author means that ______.

A. Paralympic athletes made up for some physical abilities

B. not all Paralympic athletes were able to make up for physical abilities C. there are some abilities that disabled athletes cannot make up for D. there are some other abilities besides what has been made up for 60、 What does the author imply in Paragraphs 3 and 4? A. Some Olympic stars will turn into Paralympic competitors when disable& B. Olympic stars' career will come to a natural end when they are disabled. C. It takes more guts to be Paralympic athletes than Olympic athletes. D. It is anybody's guess whether Olympic stars will strive to be the best

at sports.

61、 The word "faculties" (para. 6) is closest in meaning to A. facilities B. abilities C. handicaps D. adversities 62、 According to the author, what should be learned from Paralympic athletes? A. Rising above their physical disabilities. B. Coming to terms with what they suffer.

C. Playing video games to live life to the full. D. Working their way through sporting competitions.

Recent years have brought minority-owned businesses in the United States unprecedented opportunities as well as new and significant risks. Civil rights activists have long argued that one of the principal reasons why Blacks, Hispanics, and other minority groups have difficulty establishing themselves in business is that they lack access to the sizable orders and subcontracts that are generated by large companies. Now Congress, in apparent agreement, has required by law that businesses awarded federal contracts of more than $ 500, 000 do their best to find minority subcontractors and record their efforts to do so on forms filed with the government. Indeed, (some federal and local agencies) have gone so far as to set specific percentage goals for apportioning part of public works contracts to minority enterprises.

Corporate response appears to have been substantial. (According to figures collected in 1977, the total of corporate contracts with minority businesses rose from $ 77 million in 1972 to $1.1 billion in 1977. ) The projected total of corporate contracts with minority businesses for the early 1980s is estimated to be over $ 3 billion per year with no letup anticipated in the next decade.

Promising as it is for minority businesses, this increased patronage poses dangers for them, too. First, minority firms risk expanding too fast and overextending themselves financially, since most are small concerns and, unlike large businesses, they often need to make substantial investments in new plants, staff, equipment, and the like in order to perform work subcontracted to them. If, thereafter, their subcontracts are for some reason reduced, such firms can face potentially crippling fixed expenses. The world of corporate purchasing can be frustrating for small entrepreneurs who get requests for elaborate formal estimates and bids. Both consume valuable time and resources, and a small company's efforts must soon result in orders, or both the morale and the financial health of the business will suffer. A second risk is that White-owned companies may seek to cash in on the increasing apportionments through formation of joint ventures with

minority-owned concerns. Of course, in many instances there are legitimate reasons for joint ventures; clearly, White and minority enterprises can team up to acquire business that neither could acquire alone. But civil rights groups and minority business owners have complained to Congress about minorities being set up as "fronts" with White backing, rather than being accepted as full partners in legitimate joint ventures. Third, a minority enterprise that secures the business of one large corporate customer often run the danger of becoming and remaining dependent. Even in the best of circumstances, fierce competition from larger, more established companies makes it difficult for small concerns to broaden their customer bases: when such firms have nearly guaranteed orders from a single corporate benefactor, they may truly have to struggle against complacency arising from their current success.

63、 The primary purpose of the passage is to ______. A. present a commonplace idea and its inaccuracies B. describe a situation and its potential drawbacks C. propose a temporary solution to a problem D. analyze a frequent source of disagreement 64、 The passage supplies information that would answer which of the following questions? ______

A. Why federal agencies have set percentage goals for the use of minority-owned businesses in public works contracts?

B. To which government agencies must businesses awarded federal contracts report their efforts to find minority subcontractors? C. How widespread is the use of minority-owned concerns as "fronts" by White backers seeking to obtain subcontracts?

D. What is one set of conditions under which a small business might find itself financially overextended?

65、 According to the passage, civil rights activist maintain that one disadvantage under which minority-owned businesses have traditionally had to labor is that they have ______.

A. not had sufficient opportunity to secure business created by large corporations

B. been especially vulnerable to government mismanagement of the economy C. been denied bank loans at rates comparable to those afforded larger competitors

D. not been able to advertise in those media that reach large numbers of potential customers

66、 The author implies that a minority-owned concern that does the greater part of its business with one large corporate customer should ______. A. avoid competition with larger, more established concerns by not expanding B. concentrate on securing even more business from that corporation C. try to expand its customer base to avoid becoming dependent on the corporation

D. use its influence with the corporation to promote subcontracting with other minority concerns 67、 The author would most likely agree with which of the following statements about corporate response to working with minority subcontractors? ______ A. Annoyed by the proliferation of "front" organizations,

corporations are likely to reduce their efforts to work with minority-owned subcontractors in the near future.

B. Although corporations showed considerable interest in working with minority businesses in the 1970's, their aversion to government paperwork made them reluctant to pursue many government contracts.

C. The significant response of corporations in the t970's is likely to be sustained and conceivably be increased throughout the 1980's.

D. Although corporations are eager to cooperate with minority-owned

businesses, a shortage of capital in the 1970's made substantial response impossible.

It looks unlikely that medical science will abolish the process of ageing. But it no longer looks impossible.

"In the long run," as John Maynard Keynes observed, "we are all dead." True. But can the short run be elongatedin a way that makes the long run longer? And if so, how, and at what cost? People have dreamt of immorality since ancient times. Now, with the growth of biological knowledge that has marked the past few decades, a few researchers believe it might be within reach.

To think about the question, it is important to understand why organisms — people included —age in the first place. People are like machines, they wear out. That much is obvious. However, a machine can always be repaired. A good mechanic with a stock of spare parts can keep it going indefinitely. Eventually, no part of the original may remain, but it still carries on, like Lincoln's famous axe that had three new handles and two new blades.

The question, of course, is whether the machine is worth repairing. It is here that people and nature disagree. Or, to put it slightly differently, two bits of nature disagree with each other. From the individual's point of view, survival is an imperative. A fear of death is a sensible evolved response and, since ageing is a sure way of dying, it is no surprise that people want to stop it in its tracks. Moreover, even the appearance of ageing can be harmful. It reduces the range of potential sexual partners who find you attractive and thus, again, curbs your reproduction.

The paradox is that the individual's evolved desire not to age is opposed by another evolutionary force, the disposable soma. The soma is all of a body's

cells apart from the sex cells. The soma's role is to get those sex cells, and thus the organism's genes, into the next generation. If the soma is a chicken, then it really is just an egg's way of making another egg. And if evolutionary logic requires the soma to age and die in order for this to happen, so be it. Which is a pity, for evolutionary logic does, indeed, seem to require that. The argument is this. All organisms are going to die of something eventually. That something may be an accident, a fight, a disease or an encounter with a hungry predator. There is thus a premium on reproducing early rather than conserving resources for a future that may never come. The reason why repairs are not perfect is that they are costly and resources invested in them might be used for reproduction instead. Often, therefore, the body's mechanics prefer lash-ups to complete rebuilds — or simply do not bother with the job at all. And if that is so, the place to start looking for longer life is in the repair shop. 68、 The word "elongated"(Para. 2) is closest in meaning to ______ . A. perpetuated B. promoted C. stretched D. enhanced

69、 Why does the author mention Lincoln's axe?

A. To tell people that a simple tool can be repaired thoroughly. B. To make people realize that immortality is not possible.

C. To illustrate the fact that the prospect of growing old is intolerable. D. To suggest an anti-ageing approach that will reproduce itself. 70、 What do we know from the passage about people and nature? A. People and nature exist in harmony and hardly disagree.

B. The evolutionary force in nature helps delay the ageing process. C. People seem now in a position to harness nature.

D. Death is the reality in nature people should come to terms with. 71、 For whom does the author probably write this passage? A. General readers. B. Health service workers. C. Medical scientists. D. Elderly people.

72、 It is implied in the passage that ______ .

A. people put a premium on youth and physical appearance B. death is treated as a matter of course

C. evolutionary force makes immortality possible

D. reproduction is a useful alternative to longer life

In the information technology industry, it is widely acknowledged that how well IT departments of the future can fulfil their business goals will depend not on the regular updating of technology, which is essential for them to do, but on how well they can hold on to the people skilled at manipulating the newest technology. This is becoming more difficult. Best estimates of the current shortfall in IT staff in the UK are between 30,000 and 50,000, and growing.

And there is no end to the problem in sight. A severe industry-wide lack of investment in training means the long-term skills base is both ageing and shrinking. Employers are chasing experienced staff in ever-decreasing circles, and according to a recent government report, 250,000 new IT jobs will be created over the next decade.

Most employers are confining themselves to dealing with the immediate problems. There is little evidence, for example, that they are stepping up their intake of raw recruits for in-house training, or re-training existing staff from other functions. This is the course of action recommended by the Computer Software Services Association, but research shows its members are adopting the short-term measure of bringing in more and more consultants on a contract basis. However, this approach is becoming less and less acceptable as the general shortage of skills, coupled with high demand, sends contractor rates soaring. An experienced contract programmer, for example, can now earn at least double the current permanent salary.

With IT professionals increasingly attracted to the financial rewards and flexibility of consultancy work, average staff turnover rates are estimated

to be around 15%. While many companies in the financial services sector are managing to contain their losses by offering skilled IT staff 'golden handcuffs'—deferred loyalty bonuses that tie them in until a certain

date—other organisations, like local governments, are unable to match the competitive salaries and perks on offer in the private sector and contractor market, and are suffering turnover rates of up to 60% a year.

Many industry experts advise employers to link bonuses to performance wherever possible. However, employers are realising that bonuses will only succeed if they are accompanied by other incentives such as attractive career prospects, training, and challenging work that meets the individual' s long-term ambition. This means managers need to allocate assignments more strategically and think about advancing their staff as well as their business. Some employers advocate giving key employees projects that would normally be handled by people with slightly more experience or capability. For many employers, however, the urgency of the problem demands a more immediate solution, such as recruiting skilled workers from overseas. But even this is not easy, with strict quotas on the number of work permits issued. In addition, opposition to the recruitment of IT people from other countries is growing, as many professionals believe it will lead to even less investment in training and thus a long-term weakening of the UK skills base. 73、 According to the first paragraph, the success of IT departments will depend on ______.

A. their success in retaining their skilled staff B. the extent to which they invest in new technology

C. their attempts to recruit staff with the necessary skills

D. the ability of employers to keep up with the latest developments 74、 A problem referred to in the second paragraph is that ______. A. the government needs to create thousands of new IT posts

B. the pool of skilled IT people will get even smaller in the future C. company budgets for IT training have been decreasing steadily D. older IT professionals have not had adequate training

75、 What possible solution to the long-term problems in the IT industry is referred to in the third paragraph?

A. Ensuring that permanent staff earn the same as contract staff. B. Expanding company training programmes for employees.

C. Conducting more research into the causes of staff leaving.

D. Offering top rates to attract the best specialist consultants. 76、 In the financial services sector, the IT staffing problem has led to ______. A. cash or other benefits for skilled staff after a specified period of time B. more employees seeking alternative employment in the public sector C. the loss of customers to rival organisations

D. more flexible conditions of work for their staff

77、 According to the final paragraph, the UK skill base will be weakened by ______.

A. changes to managers' strategic thinking

B. insufficient responsibility being given to IT staff C. the employment of IT staff with too little experience D. the hiring of IT personnel from abroad

The world seems to be going diet crazy, and yet our nation's obesity rate has shot up year after year. And, it's not only the over 20 population that has to worry about their weight anymore. Children from kindergarten to twelfth grade are also experiencing the problems of an overweight lifestyle. According to the website cosmiverse.com, 11% of adolescents are categorized as being over-weight, and another 16% are in danger of becoming overweight. This is a 60% jump from the 1980's. Some of the blame is being put on schools wanting to fit more academic classes into the children's schedule rather than waste time on physical education. This new take on education has left us with physical activity at an all-time national low, resulting in obesity and poor physical conditioning at an

all-time national high. The schools have tried a few solutions; the most recent in the news has been taking soda out of schools and increasing the required time children must be active during school. Will those methods help at all? Education is important at school, but starts at home. I believe students are getting their bad habits from watching their parents and how they eat and exercise. The school system only helps to hinder the child's dietary eating. I know there are studies showing genes that determine how a child will be built. That does not explain however, why the rate continues to increase at such a rapid rate each year. It seems more likely that more and more families have both parents working, leaving their children to their own means for a meal.

"Nintendo, TV, Playstation and the like," are what Physical Education teacher, Sue Arostegui, attributes the inactiveness to.

"Parents are either gone or too scared with today's society to let them out and play." Classes on health need to become more regular and sports need to be encouraged. At Live Oak High School the staff does a good job of teaching how to eat and exercise to stay healthy. The freshmen study health every Wednesday in RE., and Para James teaches healthy eating and food preparation in Home Economics for the first few weeks of every school year.

"Kids have no idea how many calories they are eating," said James of the overweight problems facing students. "Fast food is becoming more popular, it's easier and parents are busy. They are only setting their kids up to gain weight with that diet however."

School cafeterias are also getting blamed for the students' eating habits. "Healthy eating should start at home," said L.O.H.S. cafeteria cool Brenda Myers. "Too many kids are being raised on fast food. After eating so much fast food they don't have any tastes for real home cooked food. I always have healthy foods for students, but they are less likely to eat them."

Other schools do not even have the type of programs Live Oak offers and are suffering even worse consequences. Sports keep students fit and healthy. There need to be more readily available sports programs for anyone who would like to join. Many students when they feel they do not meet the standards for a team will admit defeat and drop off the team: There needs to be a program that all students will be interested in and continue through for the entire season.

Schools can only do and be blamed for so much however, and it will be up to the parents to become more aware of what activities their children are participating in and how healthy they are eating. Until that happens, I foresee the obesity rate continuing on its uphill curve.

78、 Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word "obesity"?

A. Extremely heavy. B. Quite plump. C. Unhealthily fat. D. Rather stout.

79、 What is the trend in education that has led to an increase in obesity? A. Banning all types of soda drinks in schools,

B. Adding more academic classes at the expense of physical education. C. No readily available sports programs for everyone. D. The tendency to neglect courses on healthy eating.

80、 What is the chief reason for the increase in obese students? A. The genes of the students.

B. The poor quality of school cafeteria food. C. Inactiveness due to playing computer games. D. The negative example of their parents.

81、 What should be done to improve students' awareness of the importance of a healthy diet?

A. Inform the students of the calorie content of the food they eat. B. Help students foster a taste for home cooked food. C. Stop the cafeterias from selling fast food.

D. Provide programs like those offered at Live Oak High School

82、 According to the passage, the obesity rate of students will continue to grow unless ______.

A. all schools increase the time for students to be physically active B. parents are more alert to what their children do and eat

C. schools increase the number of sports programs and activities D. students are taught to change their eating habits

The early retirement of experienced workers is seriously harming the U.S. economy, according to a new report from the Hudson Institute, a public policy research organization. Currently, many older experienced workers retire at an early age. According to the recently issued statistics, 79 percent of qualified workers begin collecting retirement benefits at age 62; if that trend continues, there will be a labor shortage that will hinder the economic growth in the twenty-first century.

Older Americans constitute an increasing proportion of the population, according to the US. Census Bureau, and the population of those over age 65 will grow by 60% between 2001 and 2020. During the same period, the group aged 18 to 44 will increase by only 4%. Keeping older skilled workers employed, even part time, would increase U.S. economic output and strengthen the tax base; but without significant policy reforms, massive early retirement among baby boomers seems more likely.

Retirement at age 62 is an economically rational decision today. Social Security and Medicaid earnings limits and tax penalties subject our most experienced workers to marginal tax rates as high as 67%. Social Security formulas encourage early retirement. Although incomes usually rise with additional years of work, any pay increases after the 35-year mark result in higher Social Security taxes but only small increases in benefits.

Hudson Institute researchers believe that federal tax and benefit policies are at fault and reforms are urgently needed, but they disagree with the popular proposal that much older Americans will have to work because Social Security will not support them and that baby boomers are not saving enough for retirement. According to the increase in 401 (k) and Keogh retirement plans, the ongoing stock market on Wall Street, and the likelihood of large inheritances, them is evidence that baby boomers will reach age 65 with greater financial assets than previous generations.

The Hudson institute advocates reforming government policies that now discourage work and savings, especially for older worker. Among the report's recommendations: tax half of all Social Security benefits, regardless of other income; provide 8% larger benefits for each year beyond 65; and permit workers nearing retirement to negotiate compensation packages that may include a lower salary but with greater healthcare benefits. However, it may take real and fruitful planning to find the right solution to the early retirement of older experienced workers; any measures taken must be allowed to prolong the service ability of older experienced workers.

83、 According to Hudson Institute researchers, the effect of the early retirement of qualified workers in the U.S. economy is ______. A. constructive B. significant C. inconclusive D. detrimental

84、 The older experienced workers in America tend to retire early because their prolonged service may ______. A. do harm to younger generations B. end up with few or no benefits C. give play to their potentials D. shed light on social trends

85、 The second paragraph is written chiefly to show that ______. A. there will be an acute labor shortage in the near future B. baby-boomers contribute much to the US economic output C. government policies concerning older people are out-dated

D. older workers are enthusiastic about collecting social benefits

44、A [解析]

According to the talk, why do participating countries build their national pavilions at the Expo? 45、C [解析]

At Expo 2000, what was the primary goal for the majority of participating countries? 46、D [解析]

Which of the following is NOT an element represented in the Expo? 47、B [解析]

W: Did you go to the football match on Saturday?

M: No, I had to attend a wedding ceremony, and I was driving all the way from Leeds to Edinburgh. But I listened to the football commentary over the car radio instead. It sounded very exciting indeed, I must say. W: You must be joking. M: Why?

W: Well, it's pretty dull, really. M: Was it? Come to think of it. That commentator, what's his name? Urn, Bergman or something, he does tend to overdo it a bit.

W: Well, if he made that football match sound exciting, he certainly did overdo it.

M: How did it go then? I should have thought that Leeds United did well to win with the York City in their present form.

W: Yes, I suppose they did, but 2:1 didn't do them justice. They should have had at least 3 in the first half, and another 2 in the second. M: Yes, he mentioned that there were some bad misses.

W: I'll say. You should have seen the one Johnson missed. He got hold of the ball out on the touchline, pushed it up to the outside right, and then ran into the middle for the cross, and when it came, it was a beauty. It dropped right in front of him, and all he had to do was to take his time and pick his spot. And instead, he took a wild swipe at it, and skied it miles over the bar.

M: Anyway, it was a relief my team won the game. Let's not look on the black side. Perhaps they learned their lesson. But I shall have to be off. When shall I see you?

W: Oh, on Saturday, I expect. I will be there in the stadium on Saturday, all being well that is.

M: Where will you be? Usual place? W: Yes, usual place, on the terraces. M: Ok, I'll see you then. W: Bye.

27. Where was the man when the football match took place on Saturday? 48、C [解析]

What does the woman think of the football commentator? 49、A [解析]

What was the score of the football match? 50、D [解析]

According to the conversation, when will the man see the woman again? C: Listening Translation

Sectence Translation

51、 一百多年以来，香港从一个自给自足的农业地区发展成为一个现代化的国际大都会。 [解析]

For over a hundred years Hong Kong had develop from a self-sufficient agricultural area into a modem metropolis.

52、 微软公司称其发布了一个补丁用来弥补windows中存在的严重漏洞，该漏洞使攻击者能操纵受袭者的电脑。 [解析]

Microsoft has issued a patch program for Windows. It alms to correct a new critical flaw in the software that could allow attacker to take control of a victim's computer.

53、 专家们在一项新报告中指出，为阻止与肥胖相关的疾病在全球增长，人体摄入的卡路里总量中来自糖的部分不能超过10%。 [解析] People should get no more than 10 percent of their calories from sugar, experts say in a major new report on how to control the rising obesity-linked diseases around the world.

54、 美国人在11月下旬吃感恩节大餐，以纪念清教徒们当年新大陆获得首次丰收后的感激之情。 [解析]

Americans have theft Thanksgiving dinner in late November, in order to celebrate the gratitude of the Pilgrims after their first harvest in the New World.

55、 成年人也许会说电视节目全是一派胡言。它们让儿童变得邪恶、肤浅、缺乏责任感，对于生和死通常比较漠然。 [解析]

An adult might say that the TV programmes are all nonsense. They are making children become vicous, shallow, less responsible and generally indifferent about life and death. Passage Translation

56、[参考译文] 我们面临的挑战也许是新的，我们应对挑战的措施也许也是新的，但那些长期以来指导我们成功的价值观——勤奋、诚实、勇气、公平竞争、包容以及对世界保持好奇心，还有对国家的忠诚和爱国主义——却是历久弥新，这些价值观是可靠的。他们是推动我们历史进步的无声力量。我们现在需要的就是回归这些古老的价值观。 57、[参考译文] 你们的时间有限，所以不要浪费时间活在别人的生活里。不要被信条所惑——盲从信条就是活在别人思考结果里。不要让别人的意见淹没了你内在的心声。最重要的，拥有跟随内心与直觉的勇气，你的内心与直觉多少已经知道你真正想要成为什么样的人。任何其他事物都是次要的。 SECTION 2: STUDA SKILLS 58、A 59、D 60、C 61、B 62、A 63、B 64、D 65、A 66、C 67、C 68、C

[解析] 这个题目考查的是同义词的解析。elongated的意思是拉长，选项C的意思是拉长，故选C。A的意思是使永久，虽然也是时间上的，但是和题目的单词意思不一样。B是指提升，或者促销，或者晋升。比如说某人升职了，可以用这个词。D是指提高，加强。 69、B

[解析] 这是道上下文理解题。这个题目的解题句是第三段的“A good mechanic with a stock of spare parts can keep it going indefinitely．Eventually，no part of the original may remain，but it still carries on，like Lincoln's famous axe that had three new handles and two new blades．”(一个好的机体配上一堆零部件就可以使它无限的运作下去。最终，一个原来的零部件都没有留下来，但是它还是继续运作，就像著名的林肯斧头一样有三个新的斧柄和两片新的刀片。)举这个例子是为了说明身体也是可以这样进行修复的，从而达到返老的目的。故选B。

70、D

[解析] 这也是道上下文理解题。这个题目的解题句是倒数第二段和第三段。“It is here that people and nature disagree．Or，to put it slightly differently，two bits of nature disagree with each other”这里人们和自然并不总是和谐的，所以排除了A。“The paradox is that the individual's evolved desire not to age is opposed by another evolutionary force：the disposable soma．”(自相矛盾的是人们这种进化的不想老的欲望和另外一种进化力量相左，那就是老化的肉体。)故可以看出D便是答案。 71、A

[解析] 这虽然不是道主旨题，但是这是道从文中语气来推测作者是谁，所以也需要看完整篇文章，看文中的口吻以及态度才能做。做这道题也可以采取和做主旨题目一样的方法，如果出现在第一道题目的话可以暂时放下等最后再做。那么从整篇文章来看，语言深入浅出，没有用到很高深的专业术语，所以选A。 72、D

[解析] 这是道主旨题。但是这道主旨题和其他的还有区别，因为这道题不是问文中直接讲了什么，而是问可以从文中得出什么。这道题要用排除法，主要考查的是整篇文章的内容。文中可以看出虽然

人类无法避免死亡，却可以延迟衰老，因此选D。73、A 74、B 75、B 76、A 77、D 78、C 79、B 80、D 81、D 82、B 83、D 84、B 85、A 86、C 87、D SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST(1)

88、 针对这类研究的一种批评观点认为，很难分清究竟是移动电话促进了经济增长，还是经济增长导致购买力增强，从而推动移动电话的普及。不难想像，移动电话可以通过多种方式刺激经济行为，比如，有了移动电话，人们就无需再四处奔波，从而弥补了基础设施的不足；移动电话可以用来传递价格信息，从而使交易者可以参与到更大的市场当中等。

而且，电话无需政府干预就能起到以上作用。移动电话网络由私营公司而非政府或慈善机构搭建，自负盈亏。移动运营商之所以搭建并经营这些网络，是因为其中有利可图，而渔民、木匠和搬运工也愿意为此付费，因为他们也可由此获得更多利润。运营商与客户双方的盈利水平，显示由此带来的福利收益多少。政府只需要向运营商发放牌照并建立清晰透明的管理制度，然后静候电话在经济领域内大显神通就行了。

SECTION 4: TRANSLATION TEST(2)

89、Speaking of the old town of Shanghai, people will invariably associate it with ancient and traditional things, such as Yu Yuan Garden built in the Ming Dynasty and the City God Temple in the Qing Dynasty. The City of Shanghai has a history of over 700 years, of which the 150 years since it was opened as a commercial port (to foreign powers) was a period of greatest cultural development (in Shanghai). During that period Shanghai witnessed a mixed population of local Chinese and foreign nationals, the building of Shikumen (stone-framed gate) houses, and the development of time-honored firms and shops.//

The folk culture long prevalent in and around the old town area has been rich and colorful. The famous Picture Scroll of People and Customs in the Old Town of Shanghai vividly depicts the many facets of life of the residents living in that area. The old town of Shanghai is a compatible blend of ancient and modern civilization. Along with the rapid changes of the city with each passing day, the old town area will continue to record more glorious pages in the urban development of Shanghai.

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