上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷一）

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷一）

A卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.

Topic: The Importance of Transportation for Shanghai’s Economic Development

Questions for Reference: 1. Give a general picture of transportation in Shanghai and then compare it

with that in other cities in China or abroad.

2. What are the causes of the most serious transportation problems in the

city?

3. Why is transportation more important in Shanghai today? 4. How to improve Shanghai’s transportation system?

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1:

Thank you very much for your gracious speech of welcome. China is one of the earliest cradles of civilization and a visit to this ancient civilization has long been my dream. // This visit will give me an excellent opportunity to meet old friends and establish new contacts. // I wish to say again that I am so delighted and privileged to visit your great country and this lovely town. // I am deeply grateful for everything you have done for me since my arrival in China. //

Passage 2:

I'm very glad to have the opportunity to work in your company with a group of brilliant people in China's automobile industry. //I had been looking forward to this job for many years and you have made my dream come true. //I appreciate all you have done for me. I really love my new house that you have

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chosen for me. //If you don't mind, I wish to tour around your company properties and meet my Chinese colleagues and lab assistants tomorrow. //

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

浦江商务旅游公司是经国家旅游局批准的我国首批商务旅游公司。// 公司以外国在华的商社和三资企业为主要服务对象。// 公司宗旨是以旅游促进商务，为改善上海及其周边地区的投资环境提供全方位的服务。// 公司竭诚与客户建立互惠互利的合作关系，坦诚相待，共同发展商务旅游事业。

Passage 2：

今晚，我们很高兴在北京大学再次接待我们的老朋友格林博士和夫人。// 我代表学校的全体师生员工向格林博士和夫人以及其他新西兰贵宾表示热烈的欢迎。// 我相信格林博士这次对我校的访问，必将为进一步加强两校的友好合作关系作出重要的贡献。// 明天。贵宾们将要赴南京和上海访问，我预祝大家一路旅途愉快。

B卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?” “My registration number is?”.

Topic: My Opinion—Important Ways Towards Success

Questions for Reference: 1. What does success mean to you?

2. People often say: “Success comes out of diligence”. What do you think

of it?

3. Can you give examples to show how people became successful in life or

career? 4. What is the relationship between success and an individual’s personality,

opportunity, ability, etc.

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口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage.

Passage 1: I wish to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of all my colleagues for your warm reception and hospitality. // The past five days in China have been truly pleasant and enjoyable and most memorable.// I particularly want to pay tribute to our Chinese partners for their sincere cooperation and support in concluding these agreements.// May I ask all of you present here to join me in raising your glasses, to the lasting friendship and cooperation between our two companies.

Passage 2:

As an American manager of a Sino-American joint venture for two years, I have to say that there are differences in business management between Chinese and Americans.// We are more direct and straightforward than most Chinese colleagues due to our different cultural traditions.// I can’t say our way of doing business is absolutely superior. After all, there are strong and weak points in both types of management.// In recent years, more and more American business executives have recognized the strong points of the more humane way of Chinese management.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

在这举国同庆的夜晚，我谨代表公司的全体同仁，感谢各位来宾光临我们的春节联欢晚会。// 春节是我国一年中良辰佳时，我希望在座的各位度过一个轻松、欢快的夜晚。// 我愿外国来宾能尽情品尝中国的传统佳肴和美酒。我希望这次晚会能使我们有机会彼此沟通、增进友谊。// 最后我再次感谢各位嘉宾的光临，并祝各位新年身体健康、事业有成、吉祥如意。

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Passage 2:

我怀着非常愉快的心情出席本届年会。// 值此大会开幕之际，我为能有机会就保护环境问题进行发言，向主席先生致以深深的谢意。// 这次会议为我们交换意见和信息、达成共识，提供了理想的场所。// 我愿借此机会，就世界范围内的环境保护问题，发表自己的一些看法，与和位一起商讨。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷二）

A卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.

Topic: The Positive and Negative Effects of the Telephone

Questions for Reference: 1. What benefits has telephone brought to us in modern life? Explain with

examples.

2. What negative effects does telephone have in daily life? Explain with

examples.

3. How to keep the benefits and get rid of the negative effects in using the

telephone?

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1:

Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to report on my recent investigation of the current situation of China's automobile market. // Considering the fact that there is only one car for every 580 Chinese at present, the potential auto market is extremely attractive. // China has cut its average tariff rate from 23% to 17% this year.// It has created conditions for its entry into the World Trade Organization and in turn for the inevitable opening of its

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auto market to the outside world.

Passage 2:

Welcome to the official launch by IBM of Shanghai. It's a sign of good business that you show so much interest in IBM products.// I regard it as a great honor that you'd be with us at this important occasion in IBM's history. // As a world leader in computer products, IBM would like to share with Chinese customers our success. // We are looking forward to a long-term relationship with clients and partners, which will help further strengthen our position in the world's computer market.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

中国国际旅行社为各位安排了富有中国民旅文化特色的有趣的旅游线路。// 各位将要游览举世闻名的景点和名胜，参观雄伟的古建筑群，观赏珍贵的中国文物。// 你们还将有机会欣赏中国的戏剧和杂技表演，品尝真正的中国烹调和地方风味小吃。// 我国人民传统的热情和好客将使各位这次访问愉快而又难忘。 Passage 2：

中国拥有近2亿劳动妇女，占其人口总数的六分之一。// 她们有权参加社会生产，因此在社会上和家庭中享有经济独立和平等地位。// 她们在工业、农业、教育、卫生保健、文学艺术等领域取得了杰出的成就。// 如今，各行各业的年轻妇女迫切希望接受更好的教育，获取更多的科学知识。

B卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?” “My registration number is?”.

Topic: A Remarkable Impression of a Famous Tourist Place

Questions for Reference: 1. How do you like travel?

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2. Give a list of a few famous tourist spots you’ve been to.

3. What is the most remarkable impression you wish to tell others?

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage.

Passage 1:

Right now, we're entering the newest and most impressive area of our zoo, the Elephant Walk. // Elephants are the largest of all land animals, and their sheer size is enough to make them one of the most popular zoo attractions. // here are two basic kinds of elephants—African elephants and Indian elephants, and they are not difficult to tell apart. // he Indian elephants have smaller ears and highly-arched backs, whereas the African elephants have their backs curved down in the middle instead of up.

Passage 2:

On behalf of all the members of my delegation, I would like to thank your company for the gracious invitation and hospitality. // Although we have stayed in Shanghai for only five days, our visit is one of a great success. // During our stay, we've met old friends, made new friends, and visited many factories. The new progress that you have achieved impressed us deeply. // We have a long friendly relationship with China. We are no longer strange to each other, but cordial friends and important trading partners.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

欢迎各位参加“对外汉语”学习班。我们很高兴地看到，近年来世界各地学汉语者与日俱增。// 对于这门拥有世界上使用人数最多、文学历史最悠久的语言来说，这股学习热潮早该出现了。// 从某种意义上说，汉语是一种很古老的语言，其最早的汉字已有近四千年的历史了。// 随着各位学习兴趣的提高，我将适时介绍汉语对

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中华民族的文化和思维所产生的影响。 Passage 2:

人口增长也是中国普及中等教育比较缓慢的一个重大原因。// 据统计，中国有50％以上的年轻人未能受到完整的中等教育，只有5％不到的高中毕业生能有机会接受高等教育。// 显然这一现象已经影响了全民科学和文化水平的提高，与现代化社会格格不入。// 因此，中国在努力发展经济的同时必须努力控制人口数量，并且提高人口素质。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷三）

A卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.

Topic: Should college students be encouraged to take up part-time jobs? Why or why not?

Questions for Reference: 1. Will a part-time job contribute to the student’s academic studies? How? 2. List advantages and/or disadvantages of taking a part-time job during a

student’s university days.

3. Is part-time job experience helpful or necessary in the student’s future

career? Why or why not? Cite examples.

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1:

Now, let me go on to the legal aspect of a joint venture. In setting up a joint venture you should keep certain points in mind. // First, you have to consider protecting your own interests in the joint venture. All your legal documents should be drafted with this in mind. // Second, you have to understand the extent of your liability for actions of the joint venture.//

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Third, you need to be concerned about the sales area of the joint venture. This means you will have to limit the joint venture's market area if you want to keep your existing markets.

Passage 2:

I began my life as the son of immigrants, and with great efforts I worked my way up to the presidency of the Ford Company. // But then fate said to me: \it feels like to get kicked off the top of the world!\In 1978, I was fired. I had been president of Ford for eight years and a Ford employee for thirty-two years. And now, suddenly, I was out of job. // Although I could afford to play golf for the rest of my life. I just didn't feel right. I knew I had to pick up the pieces and carry on.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

有人认为，深圳和香港能形成一个经济圈，说不定可以发展成为一个亚太经济中心。// 然而，更多的人认为，深圳应该当好内地与香港之间的桥梁。// 深圳正在借助香港的优势发展自己。// 经过15年的发展，深圳已逐步发展成为一个国际商埠。

Passage 2：

今天我们聚会在一起，就广泛领域里建立合作伙伴关系交换我们彼此的看法。// 这次会议，反映了我们希望进行交流与合作、增进相互理解和信任的共同愿望。// 我深信这次会议将对我们的双边关系产生积极的影响。// 让我们携手合作，本着相互尊重、平等与互利的原则，为会议的圆满结束而共同努力。

B卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?” “My registration number is?”.

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Topic: Tea—A Popular Drink in China

Questions for Reference: 1. How much do you know about the Chinese tea?

2. The benefits and/or functions of tea in our life.

3. Which do you prefer? Tea or coffee? Cite your reasons.

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage.

Passage 1:

Welcome to the official launch of ABC Company. I regard it as a great honor that you are here with us at this important occasion.// May I take this opportunity to outline our history, the market strategy of our company and our objectives for future business dealings in China.// This company would like to share our success with Chinese customers. Our products enjoy an excellent price versus performance ratio and high quality.// We are looking forward to a long-term relationship with our clients, which will help further strengthen our position as the leader in the world market.

Passage 2:

The future of economic cooperation with China should be viewed with a combination of enthusiasm and realism.// I have seen both difficulties and benefits in improving economic relations between our two countries.// I shall focus my remarks primarily on US-Chinese economic relation because it differs greatly from the relationship between China and other nations.// I am certain that others here will address the very important relationship between China and Japan, China and Europe, and China and Canada, so I shall focus on US-China relations.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now,

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let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

我愿借此机会谨代表我所有的同事，对你们的热情接待表示衷心的感谢。// 在伦敦度过的这五天是令人愉快、令人难以忘怀的。// 我特别要赞颂我们的英国合作伙伴，没有贵方的努力我们无法成功地达成合作协议。// 让我们为两家公司永久的友谊与合作，干杯！

Passage 2:

中国执行改革开放政策。越来越多的外国商人来华投资。// 我国幅员辽阔，劳动力资源丰富，市场潜力大。// 投资兴办合资企业时，贵方可以提供资金、机械、技术和管理方法。// 这种投资方法对我们合作双方来说，都有丰厚的经济回报。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷四）

A卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.

Topic: The advantages and / or disadvantages of living in a big city.

Questions for Reference: 1. Which do you prefer, living in the city or living in the country? Cite

reasons for your choice.

2. How long have you been living in Shanghai (or any other big cities)? What

do you think of the city in general and in particular its safety, entertainment, population, environment, transportation and communication, etc.

3. Describe the ideal place where you would like to live.

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1:

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In the United States, riding bicycles has become increasingly popular.// In the past, bicycles were sold to parents for their children. Now those same parents are buying bicycles for each other, as well as for their children.// Young executives ride bikes to work to stay out traffic jams. Young mothers are finding a way to do their shopping without competing for a parking place at the shopping center.// College and high school students find biking an economical alternative to cars and buses. And even grandma and grandpa enjoy bicycling to picnics and barbecues. Passage 2:

I want to spend part of this lecture discussing what the computer is capable of doing. Let me first emphasize that it can only do what the human being can do.// The computer's advantage over us is that it can perform an amazing number of calculations in a much shorter period of time.//

The computer is also an infinitely patient machine. It can perform the same operation over and over again without getting rather bored or anxious.// Finally, the computer frees us humans from repetitive work and allows us to be creative. But I must stress that the computer does not do the work that we are incapable of doing.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

连接亚欧两大洲的贸易通道丝绸之路全程达七千公里，其历史可以追溯到公元前二世纪。// 我社安排的“丝绸之路游”始于西安古城，止于新疆首府乌鲁木齐。// 游客们沿线可以领略自然景观的魅力，欣赏古代艺术家高超的工艺，品尝地方风味小吃。// 丝绸之路沿途大量的历史文物、自然风景及地方文化，使“丝绸之路游”成为世界上最精彩的旅游节目之一。

Passage 2:

过去10年来，农村改革带来了许多新的变化。// 农作物大幅度增产，农民收入大幅度增加，乡镇企业异军突起。// 广大农民购买力增强了，农民不仅盖了大批新房子，而且还购置了电冰箱、彩电、摩托车、照相机等高档消费品。// 此外，农副产品的增加，农村剩余劳动力的转移，又强有力地推动了工业的发展。

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B卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?” “My registration number is?”.

Topic: Which one is more important in your career: your educational background or your working experience? Cite reasons for your choice.

Questions for Reference: 1. What is a successful career in our society? 2. The importance of education and / or the importance of working experience. 3. Is it possible for an applicant without required educational background

or working experience to find a satisfactory job? How? Cite examples.

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage.

Passage 1:

A modern wife has now been given the choice of whether or not to stay at home and be a full-time housewife.// Thirty years ago it was expected that when a girl married she automatically stopped working to become a full-time housewife and mother.// In the 1990's, society does not expect that of women. Women today have the freedom to continue with their careers and the freedom to choose whether or not to have children.// Some couples deliberately choose not to have children in favour of pursuing interesting and well-paid careers, while others choose to have children at a much later time.

Passage 2:

Young people do not show the same kind of concern towards their elderly parents as was evident before the Second World War.// Today, people are pursuing careers, social life and wealth, and do not want to be burdened by elderly parents. // Very often the only family contact is by telephone, and perhaps an occasional visit at birthday and Christmas time.// Elderly people

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are sometimes neglected by their families, and so they rely heavily on the goodwill of their friends and neighbours for company and support.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

处于世纪之交的上海正在迅速发展为世界经济、金融和贸易中心之一。上海金融业的发展尤为引人注目，现已逐渐形成了一个具有相当规模与影响的金融市场体系。//

浦西的外滩和浦东的陆家嘴已成了各国大银行青睐的金融黄金宝地。// 上海这颗璀璨的东方明珠以其特有的魅力召唤有远见卓识的金融家来此大展鸿图。

Passage 2：

位于太湖和大运河岸边的江苏省同里，离著名旅游城——苏州仅18公里。// 古镇周围有五个湖泊环绕，镇上有多条河流将古镇分为15个部分，40多座反映各朝代风格的石桥连接其中。// 该镇保留着许多具有明清两代特色的建筑。河水从屋前流过，居民通常坐船互相拜访。// 在这里，旅游者能欣赏到典型的江南水乡的景色——小桥、流水和房屋的和谐融合

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷五）

A卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.

Topic: My view of a successful foreign language learner

Questions for Reference: 1. What is the relationship between learning grammatical knowledge and

learning language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing, etc.)? 2. Which one is more important for a foreign language learner, natural

environment or classroom setting? Or, are there any other important factors? What are they?

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3. What methods have you been following in learning a foreign language? Why?

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1:

In terms of its impact on our society, I think AIDS will certainly be the number one serious public-health hazard going into the next century.// Among all the ways and means, a massive educational campaign is the only thing conceivable at the moment that can really help.// Some people argue that a nationwide, or worldwide, educational campain on AIDS awareness is difficult, expensive and therefore impossible. I think their argument is groudless. // We'll have to convince people that they're better off knowing than not knowing the fact, because they can take actions, treat the problem and control AIDS infection with appropriate drugs.

Passage 2:

People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, without meaning to or sometimes without even realizing it.// Most Americans are usually spontaneous, friendly and open, and enjoy meeting new people, having guests and dringing people together formally or informally.//They tend to be informal and speak freely. So if your American hosts do something that makes you uncomfortable, try to let them know how you feel. They will appreciate your honesty and try not to make you uncomfortable again.// Sometimes Americans are said to be superficially friendly. Perhaps it seems so. Just like anywhere else, it takes time to become real friends with people in the United States.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage. Passage 1:

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中餐桌上最神奇、最有特色的用餐工具莫过于筷子。几千年来我们中国人一直视筷子为一种最简单同时也是最有效的用餐工具。//

关于筷子的用料，其种类各有不同，选材包括竹子、木材、玉石、象牙、塑料、金银等。//

对于西方人来说，掌握用筷的方法和技巧在开始时也许难度很大，但是只要有耐心，用心去练，不久便可以熟练地使用筷子享用中餐。//

如果想享用一顿真正意义上的中餐，那么花时间耐心学习用筷技艺不仅很有必要，而且也很有趣。

Passage 2:

中国是一个多民族国家，具有经济发展不平衡的特点。在这块辽阔的土地上，人们使用多种语言和方言。// 几十年来，尽管政府一直号召推广普通话，作为标准汉语，但在相当多的人口中，普通话还未能成为日常使用的交流工具。// 这显然阻碍了经济发展与社会进步。毫无疑问，推广和提倡普通话对加快中国改革开放的步伐是举足轻重的。// 这样做，将有助于提高汉语信息管理技术，因此，符合全体中国人民的根本利益。

B卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?” “My registration number is?”.

Topic: How to make the best use of your spare time?

Questions for Reference: 1. What are your favorite hobbies? Describe them in detail.

2. What do you prefer to do in your spare time, study or play? Cite reasons

for your preference.

3. Comment on the following statement “How to make use of one’s spare time

makes the difference to one’s achievement.”

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now

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let’s begin Part A with the first passage.

Passage 1:

Misleading advertising is a disease with our modern society. A cigarette provides a symbol of independence. A pair of designer jeans or sneakers conveys status.//

Advertising affects all of us throughout our lives. Young people, especially young girls, are particularly vulnerable, because they are new and inexperienced consumers.//

Advertisers are fully aware of their role and do not hesitate to take advantage of the insecurities and anxieties of adolescents, in the guise of offering solutions to their problems.//

Advertising tries to convince us that products can fulfill us and meet our deepest human needs and that the value of a person depends upon the products used. No politician or educator is more persuasive than advertising.

Passage 2:

Why should Beijing and Washington come together? Why is this the only choice for them? // Fundamentally speaking, it is the national interests of both nations that plays the decisive role and have the final say in this regard. // In international relations, the so-called law of interests acts as the basic and most important principle. It is the national interests of each nation that drives the two countries to make efforts to live in harmony and carry out varieties of exchanges and cooperation. // In short, we need each other. Needless to say, our cooperation is surely conducive to the well-being of the Asia-Pacific region and the whole world.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

中国的传统节庆膳食除了在数量和质量上与平时有所不同之外，一些历史悠久、具有象征意义的食物也是节日必不可缺的伴侣。//

例如，我国的端午节是纪念古代诗人屈原的日子。那一天，人们通常要赛龙舟、吃棕子。//

中秋节是观赏满月的日子。圆圆的月亮象征着圆满，象征着家庭团聚。因此，中秋节的特制食品是一种圆形的月饼。//

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春节是中国的农历新年，除了常见的海鲜、家禽和肉类之外，人们还要按各自的地方习俗烹制传统菜肴，如饺子和年糕。

Passage 2:

中国是一个有着12亿人口的发展中国家，因此，就人权而言，首先要考虑的是我国的实际情况。// 几十年来，中国一直在努力促进经济发展，使人民丰衣足食。在发展经济的同时，中国政府继续重视发扬民主与法建设。// 由于采取了许多措施，中国人民的公民权和政治权得到了加强和保护。// 中国在加强和保障人民的经济、社会与文化权利等方面取得了显著的成就。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷六）

A卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.

Topic: Who is the most influential person in your life?

Questions for Reference: 1. Give reasons for your choice. Cite a few examples to support your choice. 2. In what way(s) have you been influenced most by him/her?

3. What does he/she mean to you in your life? An idol, an instructor, a

life-long companion or a close friend? Illustrate your points(s).

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1:

Every responsible society should do something meaningful to improve the lives of its younger generation, such as freeing children from the horrible burden of school tests and examinations.// Unfortunately, in this country schools and parents do all they can to force children to sit for all kinds of examinations before they are allowed into colleges and universities.//

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Children complain that their classes, their textbooks and their teachers are boring. However, the voice of the children is rarely heard by the adult world.// I doubt that children under this compulsory system will actually learn anything beneficial for the country and for themselves. I don't believe they will become very creative citizens.

Passage 2:

Like all large cities throughout the world, New York has old problems to solve and new ones to face. Slums must be cleared and new houses must be built.// Traffic congestion continues to trouble the city's already over-crowded streets. Not only must new highways be constructed, but also old road must be repaired.// Caring for the sick, providing for the needy, and helping new comers to adjust to big city life are additional tasks that the City of New York must perform. Protecting the health and safety of New Yorkers requires an army of police, firemen, as well as doctors and nurses.// In spite of all these, millions of visitors continue to flock to the city every year. New Yorkers are working hard to meet their city's needs and to keep it a world center of culture, industry and commerce.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

我谨代表我们一行的全体成员，感谢董事长先生盛情邀请我们参加你们的圣诞晚会。// 圣诞节是一个美好的节日。今年的圣诞节对我们来说更有意义，因为今年我们合资企业有了长足的进步。// 我希望我们能保持务实的合作关系，使明年的业绩更加辉煌。// 让我们在这年终岁末之际，共同举杯，为新年再创佳绩干杯。

Passage 2:

使用外资包括外国企业的直接投资和间接投资。中国将继续注重吸引外国直接投资，并注重以下几个方面：// 第一，中国将继续鼓励外资企业向农业、新的高科技工业、基础工业、基础设施和环保工业投资；// 第二，中国将继续拓宽外国投资的范围。政府将进一步鼓励公开招标，在石油化工和建筑业中更多地利用外资；// 第三，中国将努力改善外国投资的布局，将采取有效措施引导和鼓励外资企业向中西部投资。

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B卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?” “My registration number is?”.

Topic: Is shanghai a Shoppers’ Paradise? Why or why not?

Questions for Reference: 1. What do you know about Shanghai’s most famous downtown areas and shopping

centers?

2. What is most or least attractive about shops in Shanghai: the price, the

quality, the fashion, the atmosphere, the variety, or anything else? Give your reasons.

3. Describe one of your shopping experiences, which may well illustrate your

point of view.

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage.

Passage 1:

Camping as a cheaper and freer way of spending a holiday has become the great pursuit of outdoor activity among an increasing number of young people. // As a matter of fact, modern camping sites are well equipped with facilities which will meet the basic needs of campers.// What attracts young people most is not the low cost and freedom, but the closeness to nature when living in the wilderness.// Camping provides us with a real change from our urban way of life. For a few precious days in the year, we adopt a new way of life, which is the essence of real recreation and enjoyment.

Passage 2:

Today, I am going to talk about the role of the university in the 21st century. I have chosen not one, but several different roles which will be important for universities in the future. // First, the university will take

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on an even larger role in assisting pre-college education in preparing students for study and work. // Second, partnership with corporations and businesses will become a greater part of university involvement. The next century will see an expansion of partnerships of this type, particularly with research universities.// Finally, the university will play a world role as a result of convenient communication worldwide, greater opportunities for trade, and the development of multinational corporations.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

各位来宾，我谨代表公司的全体同仁，感谢各位光临我们的春节联欢晚会。// 我们这家合资企业走过了10年的奋斗历程，这是富有成果的10年，也是各位默默奉献的10年。// 我们在这里略备薄酒，庆祝我们的友好合作，并借此机会向公司的各位员工表示诚挚的感谢。// 同时，我也希望这次晚会能使我们有机会彼此沟通、增进友谊。最后，我祝各位新年身体健康、事业有成。

Passage 2:

欢迎光临上海武术中心。在这里您可以健身、减肥、结交朋友，以及了解中国文化。// 我们的武术协会还为各位来宾准备了精彩的节目。除了武术表演，您还可以观赏京剧节目和杂技表演。// 倘若您想亲身体验一下中国武术，我们可以派一流的教师进行团体或个别指导。// 我们的武术专卖店出售有关中华武术的图书资料、录像带和激光视盘。满足您的需要是本中心的服务宗旨。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷七）

A卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.

Topic: If you were studying in a university, which would you prefer: living on campus or off campus?

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Questions for Reference: 1. Now some university students rent accommodation outside the campus. Do

you know of any school regulations governing this?

2. Do you approve, or disapprove, of living off campus? Give your reasons. 3. What might be your parents’ responses if you choose to live outside the

campus? Will you take their views into consideration when you are making the decision? Why or why not?

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1:

Your Honor Mr. Mayor, thank you very much for your extraordinary arrangements and hospitality. In the short period of the two week study tour, we have travelled much of your country.//

Those were indeed exciting and unforgettable days. We have experienced the warm reception, the utmost courtesy and genuine friendship of the Chinese people.//

We have been deeply impressed by the diversity, dynamism, and progress of China under the policies of reform and opening to the outside world.// We are glad that we are part of the dramatic process of your change from the planned economy to the market-oriented economy. The cooperative relations between our two countries have becomes so extensive that they have affected almost all areas of economy.

Passage 2:

Welcome to the Cairo International Conference Center. The Conference Center is a gift from the government of China. It is a symbol of friendship between the peoples of China and Egypt.//

Up to now, the Cairo International Conference Center is the only comprehensive conference center in Egypt. It occupies and area of 300,000 square meters. Of these, 58,000 square meters have been given to conference facilities.//

The Center is a mere ten-minute drive from Cairo International Air-port, a five minute walk architecture and millions of dollars’ worth of art. You

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will also enjoy the beauty of the lovely man-made lake and the two Chinese pavilions.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

主席先生，女士们，先生们，我宣布英特网服务国际研讨会开幕，在此我向参加开幕式的各界来宾表示热烈的欢迎！//

英国和澳大利亚的有关公司与专家对本次研讨会的成功召开给予了很大的帮助，对此我谨致以诚挚的谢意。//

海外一些发达国家在推动英特网服务事业方面积累了不少经验，值得我们借鉴和学习。通过交流，我们可以得到更多的信息与体会。//

我相信，本次研讨会对于推动英特网在中国的广泛使用具有积极的作用和深远的意义。我预祝研讨会圆满成功！

Passage 2:

中国是一个发展中的社会主义国家，中国的发展不但直接影响中国人民的未来，而且也极大地影响亚洲和世界的发展与进步。//

今晚在座的各位商界领袖都是各行业的成功人士，你们拥有丰富的管理经验和战略眼光。//

既然你们已把眼光投向中国，中国欢迎你们。中国的经济发展将为你们提供大量的机会。// 中国政府将为来华投资的外国企业提供优惠条件并且创造更好的投资环境。

B卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?” “My registration number is?”.

Topic: Respecting the aged and loving the young—an age-old tradition in China

Questions for Reference:

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1. Do you think that we still keep this fine tradition, or the tradition is

somewhat weakened nowadays? Give your reasons.

2. What should we do to maintain and develop this tradition in a modern

society?

3. Is there any conflict between this tradition and the keen competition in

our society? Cite examples to illustrate your point.

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage.

Passage 1:

We established our friendly and cooperative relations on the understanding that we would develop our friendship on the basis of mutual respect and equality, and mutual benefit.// We believe that it is absolutely important that all nations, big or small, strong or weak, should establish and maintain their relations on these principles.// We appreciate the interest and understanding that China has shown regarding the problems of small and developing countries. We also appreciate China’s firm support in our economic development.//

I look forward, in the next few days, to the opportunity of learning something from your experience on promoting economic and social development in the interest of your people.

Passage 2: Some universities, like Oxford and Cambridge in Britain, are residential, which means students live and study on campus. Other universities are non-residential, which means students have to spend a lot of time to travel daily to their lectures.//

There are also part-time students who have to do their work during the day, and they study in the evening. Other part-time students have to study by correspondence.//

“The Open Universities” can also help students to gain university degrees. Here, lectures are mainly given on radio or television. However, for a few weeks each year, students can attend vacation courses at universities.//

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Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

女士们，先生们，主席先生，我们热烈欢迎亚欧会议在巴黎召开。我们希望本届亚欧首脑会议产生建设性的结果。//

我们认识到，平等是亚欧国家合作的基础，自然也应该成为亚欧会议的准则。这种平等应该不受到任何附加条件限制。//

由于会议成员国有着不同的文化、历史和政治制度，亚欧国家之间经常性的高层交流对于彼此之间更好的了解是必不可缺的。//

因此，具有战略眼光的人士很清楚，亚欧国家之间的合作全然不是一种权宜之计。今日合作投资，必将带来明日的大丰收。

Passage 2:

50多年前，我在上海读大学时，就认识到旧中国的贫穷与落后。就在那时，我决定献身于建立一个独立、民主和强大的新中国的崇高事业。//

我已为之奋斗到如今。我相信你们已亲眼目睹了上海正在发生的日新月异的变化。//

上海的发展代表了整个中国正在发生的巨大变化的一个方面。中国人民继续坚定不移地走改革开放的道路。//

我们的目标是在下世纪中叶基本实现现代化，把中国建设成为一个强大、民主、文明的现代化社会主义国家。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷八）

A卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.

Topic: Developing Holiday Tourism

Questions for Reference: 1. Have you ever travelled to tourist spots during public holidays? Describe

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your own experiences or what you have heard from your friends or relatives.

2. How would you spend public holidays? What do you think is the ideal way

of enjoying one’s long holiday? 3. In what way can public holiday tourism contribute to the national economy?

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1: This book tries to help the inexperienced writer. The first chapter, which is meant as a kind of introduction, contains two main ideas.//

First, it says that a person writes best when he wants to write. Second, it says that anyone can write if he is willing to work hard at it and has access to writing tools and instruments.//

If someone says that he cannot write, he probably means that he either has no experience as a writer or knows of nothing to say at the moment.// But once a subject or an idea comes alive in his mind, the words also begin to come to life and the person who claims that he is not a writer suddenly begins to act like one.

Passage 2: Bristol is a truly beautiful, interesting and fascinating city. Beautiful parts and gardens leak onto interesting lanes and footpaths, while houses and buildings of old times stand magnificently on the hills of the city.// But Bristol is much more than this; it is a modern city where the latest works in contemporary arts can be found and where the night-life is interesting and varied.//

Bristol is surrounded by beautiful countryside, rolling hills, and top class holiday resorts. Some of the country’s most fascinating tourist attractions—castles and palaces==are only a short drive away.//

Bristol has always encouraged the tourist industry and welcomed tourists from all parts of the world. There is superb choice of accommodation available and the city is proud of its many restaurants and cafes.

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Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

今天，我们很高兴在此聚会，在平等友好的基础上，就广泛领域里的合作交换我们的意见。//

回顾过去，展望未来，我认为我们应该增进相互理解和信任，加强技术交流与合作。//

我们准备增进与世界主要跨国公司的合作，同时对商务管理机制进行重大改革。//

我相信我们的改革会给双方带来可观的投资和贸易良机，为亚太地区的经济发展作出积极的贡献。

Passage 2:

中华人民共和国是全国各族人民共同缔造的统一的多民族国家。迄今为止，中国有56个民族。// 与汉族相比，其他55个民族人口相对较少，因此他们在习惯上被称“少数民族”。//

1990年中国进行了第四次人口普查，据统计，在全国总人口中，汉族人口约占92％，少数民族人口占8％。//

在长期的历史发展过程中，中华民族这个大家庭中的各族人民经过融合和迁移，形成了今天的分布格局。

B卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?” “My registration number is?”.

Topic: How can we promote Chinese culture worldwide?

Questions for Reference: 1. Introduce briefly the treasures of Chinese culture?

2. What do you think are unique features of Chinese culture?

3. What is / are the most effective way(s) to promote Chinese culture

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worldwide.

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage.

Passage 1:

I have come to China for the beautiful future of our two countries. I am firmly convinced that, together, we two peoples can and will make tomorrow a better day.//

We may be distinctly different in language, customs, and political beliefs; but n many vital questions of our time there is little distance between the American and Chinese people.//

China’s economy advances with the dynamics of change. Unlike some governments, which fear change and fear the future, China is beginning to scale new heights.//

On behalf of all the members of my delegation, I’d like to express our highest respect for your courage and welcome the opportunity to walk by your side.

Passage 2: Last year a research was carried out on the skills of university students. The findings confirm the worry of employers about the lack of basic skills in some university graduates.// The research showed that less than 20% of all university students achieves the levels expected of them in the three key skills, that is, communication, the application of number and information technology.//

Some teachers and experts have argued that there are two other key skills which the university students might be expected to show. These skills are: to improve their own learning and to work with others.//

If we add in these skills, the research showed that only about a dozen university students among nearly two hundred who were tested scored top marks, which is, of course, a very disappointing and uncomfortable figure.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese.

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After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

我谨代表我们一行的全体成员，感谢董事长先生的盛情邀请，参加你们的圣诞晚会。//

今年庆祝圣诞节对我们所有人来说更有意义，因为今年我们合资企业的销售有了显著增长。//

我希望我们能保持这种务实的合作关系，使明年的业绩更加辉煌。让我们共同举杯，为明年再创佳绩干杯。

Passage 2:

上海既是一座历史文化名城，也是当今中国最为繁荣的经济中心之一，成为人们向往的观光胜地。//

上海为旅游者在各方面提供了良好的基础设施。在上海旅游，不仅方便愉快，而且安全舒适。//

上海要长久吸引旅游者，就应该切实做好各项旅游服务工作，让游客获得宾至如归的服务。//

我们希望而且相信，上海会使每一位旅游者流连忘返，“乐不思蜀”，给每一位旅游者留下美好的回忆。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷九）

A卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.

Topic: The significance of holding the 2008 Olympics in Beijing

Questions for Reference: 1. China has won the bid the host the 2008 Olympics. What does this show to

the world?

2. What will the 2008 Olympics bring to China, in terms of economic

development and cultural exchange?

3. As young professionals or university students, what can we do to

contribute to the Olympics sportsmanship?

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口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1: Intel Corporation Ltd. and China’s Ministry of Electronics Industry have signed and agreement last week. The agreement aims to improve the competitive strength of China’s computer and software manufacturers.//

Intel will continue to develop the world’s latest comprehensive integrated circuit technology. At the same time, it will cooperate with Chinese companies to design and produce multimedia notebook computers.// As part of the agreement, the Ministry of Electronics Industry will encourage China’s computer industry to cooperate fully with Intel. The agreements also stress cooperation and improvement of technology and customer service.//

Intel will provide China with technological guidance and standards on the production of personal computers equipped with a Pentium IV processor to ensure the quality of the products.

Passage 2:

Here I want to try to give you an answer to the question: what personal qualities are desirable in a teacher? The same question has been put to me on many occasions.//

Probably no two people would draw up exactly similar lists of personal qualities, but I think the following would be generally accepted.//

A desirable teacher is one whose personality should be pleasant and attractive, though in appearance he may not be good-looking or may even be ugly.//

A teacher must be very patient. This, I may say, is largely a matter of self-discipline and self-training. After all, none of us is born like that.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes

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while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

中国是全世界最大的潜在市场：中国每年要增加程控电话2000万门以上，世界第一。//

但是由于多年没有解决的重复建设问题，中国现在不少产品出现了供过于求的情况，如VCD生产得太多，卖不出去。//

中国现在需要的是经济结构的调整，所以，我们今后要加强基础设施的建设，加强农村广大市场的开发。//

中国这个市场大得不得了。现在中国的市场远未饱和，我们欢迎外国的投资者踊跃到中国来投资。

Passage 2:

为了支持北京申办2008年奥运会，现在北京市民比以往任何时候都更加热衷于学习英语。//

据新华社报道，北京人民广播电台于2000年12月开设了一档“北京市民英语100句”的节目，来帮助更多的人学习英语。//

同学校里传统的英语教学不同，这档节目不是从语法和音标开始，而是涉及英语的日常口语。//

北京市民学习英语的浪潮席卷了整个城市。来到北京的老外如果在大街上遇到当地居民用英语向他们问候，将不会感到惊讶。

B卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?” “My registration number is?”.

Topic: The significance of the urban greening projects in Shanghai

Questions for Reference: 1. How do people or local residents feel when they find more green plots in

the urban areas?

2. What are the benefits to have more trees and flowers in a big city like

Shanghai?

3. What significance will the urban greening projects have on Shanghai? 4. What should we do to protect the green lots in our city?

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口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage.

Passage 1:

We established our friendly and cooperative relations on the understanding that we would develop our friendship on the basis of mutual respect and equality, and mutual benefit.//

We believe that it is absolutely vital that all nations, big or small, rich or poor, should handle their relations on these principles.//

China has shown great interest in and understanding for the problems of small and developing countries. We sincerely appreciate the positions that China has taken in this regard.//

China’s support is a constant source of encouragement to us. I look forward, in the next few days, to the opportunity of learning something form your experience in promoting your economic and social development.

Passage 2:

During the course of his long political career, Abraham Lincoln had written a number of well-known speeches. But the address at Gettysburg is the most widely quoted.//

Since the speech was printed, almost every child of school age in the United States has to study and memorize it.// The speech was extremely short and simple. It had been composed by Abraham Lincoln on the train during his journey to Gettysbrug and it was written in pencil on the back of an envelope.//

Some historians say that the people were so moved by Lnicoln’s words that they did not applaud; instead, they responded with a profound and respectful silence.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

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Passage 1:

环境保护是中国的一项基本国策，是实现经济持续发展的一项重要战略。// 中国作为国际社会中的成员，积极参与国际环保事务，努力促进国际环保合作。//

人类在解决环境与发展问题上仍然面临着大量的难题，每个国家都面临着发展经济与保护环境的双重任务。//

中国将一如既往，与其他国家合作，为保护我们的生存环境，为人类的幸福和繁荣而奋斗。

Passage 2:

大多数人认为，书本和课本基本上是一回事，其实这种想法是完全错误的。// 书本并不仅仅是指课本。如果我们仅仅通过课本去学习，这就意味着我们把自己局限于生活中很狭小的一个方面。//

大多数教育专家都强调“终身学习”的重要性，认为继续教育的一个重要途径就是阅读各种书籍和报纸杂志。//

他们指出，学习永无止境，是个连续不断的过程。每一个人都可以，也完全可以做到：活到老学到老。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷十）

A卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.

Topic: The falling prices of electronic products

Questions for Reference: 1. What do you know about the changing prices for electronic goods such as

TV sets and air conditioners?

2. What are the advantages and / or disadvantages of price reduction for

electronic goods and other commodities?

3. Is price reduction and effective means of competition? Why or why not? 4. Now that China has entered the WTO, what impact will it have on the domestic

market of electronic products? And to what extent?

口译题 Part A

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Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1:

The human brain which contains an average of ten billion nerve cells, is divided into two roughly symmetrical hemispheres, sometimes called right and left brains.//

The two sides of the brain, while fairly comparable in size and form, appear to psecialize in handling various tasks.//

In most individuals, the left hemisphere has primary responsibility for language and this left brain dominance in linguistic functions appears to exit prior to birth.//

The right hemisphere, on the other hand, controls visual and spatial skills as well as the perception of nonlinguistic sounds and musical melodies.

Passage 2:

The People’s Republic of China and the United States of America are two great nations with very different cultures, political traditions and economic systems.// In spite of these differences, they have also many common interests, which can be promoted by improved relations.//

Although our trade relations sometimes is a source of disputes and misunderstandings, trade also can provide a link to establish improved economic conditions and increased good will between our two countries.// As this relationship is developed on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, the people of both nations should prosper.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

上星期三，古文明研究中心举办了一次国际研讨会，一百多名中外学者会聚一堂，讨论古代中华文明的发源和早期发展。//

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这次国际研讨会旨在追溯中国夏期之前的历史。夏朝被认为是中国历史上的第一个朝代。//

学者们认为，中华文明持续发展五千年而从未中断，这样的古文明在世界上绝无仅有。//

古中华文明的起源和发展过程是考古学家和历史学家探索的重要课题。同时，他们也对古中华文明的内容和机制予以极大的关注。

Passage 2:

作为第三产业的重要组成部分，旅游业的发展需要良好的经济环境、城市环境、人文环境和生态环境。//

近几年来，昆山市通过创建国家卫生城市、环保模范城市等一系列活动，城乡环境大大改善。//

现在，昆山市又在积极争创中国优秀旅游城市，进一步完善城市旅游功能，提高旅游服务水平。//

古老而美丽的小城昆山将以开放的姿态迎接八方来客，崛起的昆山旅游业将以崭新的姿态走向可持续发展的充满希望的未来。

B卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?” “My registration number is?”.

Topic: Studying abroad: Do you consider this “brain drain” or “talent development”?

Questions for Reference: 1. Should Chinese students study abroad? What can they learn in universities

and colleges abroad? 2. As more and more Chinese students choose to study abroad, some people hold

that our country is losing talents needed for our social and economic development. Do you agree with this assertion? Why or why not? 3. Others argue that those Chinese students trained overseas will contribute

more to our country if they return home. What do you think the returned students can do to contribute to our motherland?

口译题 Part A

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Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage.

Passage 1:

The United States is a country driven by automobiles. Americans are actually a people living on wheels who like to do business without leaving their cars.//

Wherever you go, you’ll see drive-in banks, drive-in-restaurants, drive-in churches and drive-in movies.//

When you drive in the U.S., you should note that the speed limit on the state or federal expressway is 55 miles per hour, and there is a minimum speed of 40 miles per hour.//

This country has the most developed car rental industry in the world. Largest American car rental companies have offices all over the U.S., with counters at most airports and in many international cities.

Passage 2: After a difficult period in relations between the United States and China, economic relations are certain to improve.//

Today, American businessmen are eager to learn more about trade and investment opportunities in China, especially after its accession to the WTO.// Many American businessmen and their lawyers now understand that they must study the laws, trade practices, and culture of China in order to be more effective in doing business with their partners.// Americans also can share with Chinese trading partners certain experience and information that may be helpful in creating better trade relations between our two countries.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

阳朔是个小镇，人口不足三万。它极负盛名，每年有成千上万的游客趋之若鹜，

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从世界各地涌来。//

1998年美国总统比尔·克林顿来到这里，面对美不胜收的景致，不忍匆匆离去，以至推迟其香港之行。//

阳朔最吸引人的地方就是板石街，又名“西洋街”。该街总长一千米，有一千四百一十年的历史。//

街道两旁有数百家商店，主要出售外国人喜欢的仿古制品和纪念品。徜徉小街，游人会惊喜地发现在这里东西方文明是如此的水乳交融。

Passage 2:

随着改革开放的进一步深入，世界环球媒体巨头蜂拥至中国。至今，几乎所有主要环球媒体集团已经进驻中国市场。//

美国有线新闻网在香港成立了自己的节目制作中心；该新闻公司已将凤凰卫视频道引进中国内地。//

根据中国对世贸组织的承诺，非新闻类外国节目将最终被允许在国内播出。// 人们对环球媒体巨头在中国拓展业务极为关注。这不仅关系到国内媒体事业的发展，对整个新闻氛围和舆论导向也将产生一定的影响。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷十一）

A卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.

Topic: Internet changes young people’s life

Questions for Reference: 1. What do you know about the Internet? What is your, or your friends’,

experiences with the Internet?

2. What are the advantages and / or disadvantages of young people’s access

to the Internet?

3. What would you like most when you are surfing on the Internet web-sites,

e.g. yahoo, Shanghai online, sohu, sinaor eastday dot com.?

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start

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interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1: The United States has the most developed car rental industry in the world. Largest American car rental companies have offices all over the U.S., with counters at most airports and in many international cities.//

In order to rent a car, you have to have an international credit card, such as MasterCard, Visa, or American Express. Without a credit card you many have to pay a very high deposit on the car.//

There are different ways to get from city to city without a car. In some places, you can take Amtrak, the national passenger rail service, or Greyhound, which is the largest long distance coach company.//

There are also shuttle and commuter flights between some major cities that are close to each other.

Passage 2:

Thank you, Mr. Deputy mayor, for your warm remarks. Now I should like to offer a few of my own on behalf of the Johnson Corporation.//

I want to assure you that we will do our best to develop a long-term cooperation with the banks, corporations and enterprises in Shanghai.// The Johnson Corporation is a capital-based lending corporation. We mainly offer loans to developing countries and have business relations with many countries in the world.//

This year, we will lower borrowing rates and improve efficiency in order to further enhance business relations with developing countries, esp. with our partners in Shanghai.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

松江大学城作为本市最大的大学社区，于昨日正式启用，迎接来自上海外国语大学、上海外贸学院及立信会计学院三年高校的5500名新生。//

该大学城占地306公顷，其中240公顷用于教室等各类教学设施，其他用于寝室、食堂和商店。整座大学城的建成将耗资25亿人民币。//

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松江大学城的建立，旨在使大学生得到全面、健康的发展，即每个学生都得以在德、智、体、美各个方面有所提高。//

按计划，今年年底松江大学城将完成一批大型体育综合设施——包括运动场和体育馆。据市教育部门的官员说，这些设施能承担国际性的比赛。

Passage 2:

面试是否要“克隆人”这一难题，以下这些人对此表示支持。首先是一部分科学家，他们雄心勃勃想成为开启人类再生历史新篇章的先锋。//

其次是一些企业总裁，尤其是资金雄厚的医药公司。克隆人所能带来的巨大潜在利润吸引着他们。//

还有“一小撮”别有用心的人或公开或暗地里支持克隆人。这包括那些意欲控制世界的疯狂的政治家和恐怖分子。//

另外，对无生育能力或失去孩子并且无法再有孩子的夫妇来说，克隆似乎是一个好主意。

B卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?” “My registration number is?”.

Topic: The current job market situation for college graduates

Questions for Reference: 1. It seems more and more difficult for college graduates to find jobs. How

would you account for this phenomenon? What possible solutions could you offer?

2. If you were a graduating university student, what would you do to prepare

yourself for the changing job market?

3. Imagine that you are unable to find a job or out of job for a time after

graduation, what will you do?

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now

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let’s begin Part A with the first passage.

Passage 1: I have a special regard and personal friendship for the people of Shanghai. This city is an old and nostalgic home for me.//

During my stay here 12 years ago I spent a great deal of memorable time with the people here—working, shopping, sightseeing, and touring the city on my bicycle.//

While we recognize the many differences between us, I believe our differences are greatly overshadowed by the common interests which bind us and strengthen our relationship.//

As a former U.S. government official and now a private citizen, I recognize that many of the burdens and opportunities of our relationship have now passed to the non-governmental sectors of our two countries.

Passage 2:

Much business in the United States is conducted on the telephone. The average businessman spends much of his time on the telephone making business contacts.//

He also likes to introduce his company or product, negotiating trade contracts, and carrying out other business over the phone.//

However, it usually will not be convenient to make initial contracts between Chinese and U.S. businesses by telephone.//

Not only is the distance and expense great, but also the language differences may create a problem unless the parties have had some prior business dealings.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

泰山，古称岱山，位于山东中部，海拔1545米，占地426平方公里，系我国五岳之首。//

千百年来，泰山以其壮丽的景色，吸引了海内外无数游客。据地质学家调研认为，泰山成山最早，距今约有25亿年。//

如今，泰山名胜古迹众多。泰山上的岱庙，同山东曲阜孔庙一样，是海内外游客的必游之地。

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Passage 2:

今年50年内，中国将成为一个新的国际生产中心。以广东省的东莞为例，该市如今已经是世界最大的信息产业生产中心之一。//

专家们认为，全球经济重组的总趋势是制造业将从发达国家转移到发展中国家，而高科技产业将以发达国家为基地。//

中国拥有巨大的市场、丰富的土地和能量资源，以及低成本高质量的人力，这些都为制造业的发展提供了良好的条件。//

随着中国加入世界贸易组织，我们制造业将面临来自世界市场和其他国家经济力量的竞争。

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷十二）

A卷

口语题

Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.

Topic: What are the important factors involved in looking for an ideal job?

Questions for Reference: 1. What qualifications or personality do you think are of vital importance

for an individual in his or her job hunting?

2. What is your primary concern in selecting a profession, your personal

interest, income, specialization, or your working environment? Give reasons for your answer. 3.Do you think a job interview is indispensable for a recruiting institution?

Why or why not? How can we train ourselves to become successful interviewees?

口译题 Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1:

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