09年春季上海外语口译考试中级口译笔译真题

Part A: Spot Dictation

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.

You might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totally true. These________ (1), or patties, actually came from Germany in the middle of the nineteenth century. They were brought to the United States by________(2) who came from the city of Hamburg. That is why ________(3)was \steak'

However, people in other place________(4) that 'they invented the hamburger. Perhaps we'll never have a ________(5).the there's no question that the hamburger was a________ (6). Why? Perhaps because at that time, industry was growing and a kind of food was need_________(7) for workers.

The hamburger became even more popular_________(8) when the first chain of fast food restaurants was started. This chain was called “White Castle”. It served tiny hamburgers that were sold for only _________(9). Then, in the 1930s there came the _________(10) where customers were served in their cars by waiters in uniform. And the humburger was one of the most _________(11).

By now, The hamburger was ready to_______(12) the world. And this happened with McDonald’s, which was actually a _________(13) at first. But by the early 1950s the hot dog was replaced by the hamburger. McDonald’s and other fast food restaurants ________(14) around the world throughout the rest of the twentieth century. McDonald’s alone has________(15) for everyone person in the world.

The importance of the hamburger to _________(16) remains significant. About _______(17)of all sandwiches that are eaten are hamburgers. According to some sources,_________(18)of current workers in the United States had their first job at McDonald’s . But the face of the hamburger is changing _______ (19). Nowadays it is possible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, ________(20),or veggie burger.

l. (A) We were met by the head of the company at the airport. (B) We haw Mrs. Jones was the president of the company,. (C) Mrs. Jones used to be the secretary of the company (D) Mrs. Jones came to see us off at the airport., 2. (A) The board of directors asked about the changes.

(B) The board 'of directors decided to invest more on the project. (C) The board of directors approved the revisions.

(D) The board of directors could not understand her explanation. 3. (A) Many university students prefer soft drinks to fresh fruits. (B) Most of them are first-or-second year college students (C) A number of college students refuse to disclose their identities (D) Not many students are interested in our research projects. 4. (A) We decided to sell the car when the oil Prices rose. (B) We should not delay solving the problem of oil prices. (C) We were at a loss as to whether to buy that expensive car or not. (D) We didn't buy a car because of the floating oil prices. 5. (A )Most of them are from low-income belies. (B) Most of them are in favor of a tax cut. (C) I know the Congress will veto the tax reform.

(D) I propose the tax reform be debated in the Congress.

6. (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 7. (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. 8. (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.

9. (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.

l0. (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. Question8 11--14

l 1. (A) The products were all made from fresh vegetables and fruits (B) The homemade products were actually made in the factory (C) The factory was equipped with the most sophisticated machinery (D) There were homemade fresh vegetables and fruits in the factory l2. (A) You are special. (B) You are natural. (C) You are stupid. (D) You are dumb l3. (A) To better explain how to use that product. (B) To help reduce the promotion cost of that product. (C) To induce more famous people to use that product. (D) To get TV viewers to remember that product. l4. (A) Be easily affected by other products. (B) Be aware of the same kind of product. (C) Stick to that particular product. - (D) Strike a bargain for other products. Questions 15--18

l5. (A) A flight over time zones. (B) A loss of one's characters. (C) A symptom of leg problems. (D) A condition of sleep disorders. l6. (A) Six hours. (B) Seven hours. (C) Eight hours (D) Nine hours. l7. (A) Avoid junk food, salty foods, caffeine and alcohol. (B Drink as little water as possible between meals (C) Take drinks with less Sugar, carbonation or caffeine

(D) Always have other fluid on the plane. l8. (A) Sleep as soon as possible. (B) Nap even during daytime. (C) Get a good night's sleep. (D) Relax yourself in a cafe. Questions 19--22

l9. (A) He is overweight. (B) He is seriously ill (C) He is down with cold. (D) He is hale and hearty 20. (A) Two (B) Ten. C) twenty (D) Thirty

2l. (A) It is the best (B) It is nutritious. (C) It is not enough (D) It is no healthy. 22. (A) the man is a heavy smoker (B) The man is rather short.' (C) The man drives a car

(D) The man works with a computer.'' Questions 23--26

23. (A) Chainman of the African Club. (B) Chainman of the International Club. (C) Chainman of the Irish Club. (D) Chainman of the Folk Music Club.

24. (A) Once a week (B) Once a month (C) Once a semester (D) Once a year 25. (A) The minutes of the last meeting. (B) The treasurer's report.

(C) The Scottish and Irish Folk Dances. (D) The International Display Week.

26. (A) to help the students from the same countries overcome their homesickness and other problems. (B) To set up booths decorated with pictures and things of interest in the respective countries.

(C) To recruit anyone who can sew to help make costumes so that every club member can wear their national costume.

(D) To teach the American students Scottish and Irish folk dances during the special even of the display. Que8tions 27--30

27. (A) In Bath (B) In London. (C) In York (D) In the suburbs.

28. (A) Students live in halls residence around the university buildings. (B) Students are encouraged to conduct their independent research project (C) Students first live in halls of residence and then are allowed to move out. (D) Students can share the common rooms with faculty members. 29. (A) She couldn't find a room in the residential hall. (B) She could save money to pay for her studies. (C) She could mix well with the local people. (D) She could live in a comfortable house.

30. (A) Give her some advice on how to strike a bargain.

(B) Introduce her to the local people (C) Help her with the volunteer work. (D) Show her around the ancient cathedral city SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST (1) (30 minutes)

Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corrsponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

In a normal recession, the to-do list is clear. Copies of Keynes are dusted off, the Fed lowers interest rates, the president and Congress cut taxes and hike spending. In time, purchasing, production and loans perk up, and Keynes is placed back on the shelf. No larger alterations to the economy are made, because our economy, but for the occasional bump in the road, is fundamentally sound.This has been the drill in every recession since World War II.

Republicans and Democrats argue over whose taxes should be cut the most and which projects should be funded, but under public pressure to do something, they usually find some mutually acceptable midpoint and enact a stimulus package. Even in today's hyperpartisan Washington, the odds still favor such a deal. This time, though, don’t expect that to be the end of the story-----because the coming recession will not be normal, and our economy is not fundamentally sound. This time around, the nation will have to craft new versions of some of the reforms that Franklin Roosevelt created to steer the nation out of the Great Depression.

钟表上的秒针一下一下地移动，每移动一下就是表示我们的寿命已经缩短了一部分。再看看墙上挂着的可以一张张撕下的日历，每天撕下一张就是表示我们的寿命又缩短了一天。因为时间即生命。

没有人不爱惜他的生命，但很少人珍视他的时间。如果想在有生之年做一点什么事，学一点什么学问，充实自己，帮助别人，使生命成为有意义，不虚此生，那么就不可浪费光阴。这个道理人人都懂，可是很少人能积极不懈地善为利用他的时间。 Spot dictation

You might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totally true. These round, flat cakes or patties actually came from Germany in the middle of the 19th century. They were brought to the United States by German immigrants who came from the city of Hamburg. That is why their name was Hamburger Stake. However, people in other places claim that they invented the hamburger. Perhaps we'll never have a clear answer. But there is no question that the hamburger was a great hit. Why? Perhaps because at that time, industry was growing and a kind of fast, practical and cheap food was needed for workers.

The hamburger became even more popular in the 1920s when the first chain of fast food restaurants was started. This chain was called \1930s there came the drive-in restaurant where customers were served in their cars by waiters in uniform. And the hamburger was one of the most popular menu items.

By now, the hamburger was ready to conquer the world. And this happened with McDonald's, which was actually a hot dog stand at first. But by the early 1950s the hot dog was replaced by the hamburger. McDonald's and other fast food restaurants spring up around the world throughout the rest of the 20th century. McDonald's alone has sold 12 hamburgers for every person in the world.

The importance of the hamburger to U.S. culture remains significant. About 60% of all sandwiches that are eaten are hamburgers. According to some sources, 7% of current workers in the Untied States had their first job at McDonald's. But the face of the hamburger is changing according to the times. Nowadays it is possible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, a fish burger or a veggie burger. Statements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Talks and Conversations

Passage one (Q11-14)

W：What are you laughing about?

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

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

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

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

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

W: I think teenagers are specially vulnerable. Advertisers try to get teenagers used to a brand because they know that in later years, the teenagers will stick to that particular product of theirs.

Question 11: What in the advertisement has made the man laugh?

Question 12: When some ads imply that you are one of a kind, what does that mean?

Question 13: Why does the advertiser put a celebrity on TV to talk about a particular product?

Question 14: According to the woman, what will teenagers do if they are used to a brand?

Passage two (Q15-18)

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

Q15. What's the speaker's definition of jetlag?

Q16.What's the difference of the time zones between New York and Paris?

Q17.What does the speaker recommend if you do not want to drink much water during the flight?

Q18. According to the speaker, what should you try to do once you arrive at the destination?

Passage 3 (Q19-22)

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

M: Good morning doctor.

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

M: Er, 35 actually, doctor.

F: Right, 35. And your weight?

M: About, 105 kilos.

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

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

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

M: I work with computers.

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

M: All day.

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

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

F: Emm, Have you had any illness likely?

M: Nothing serious, just usual coughs and colds.

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

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

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

M: Beef burgers a lot, Chips.

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

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

F: Well Mr. Edison this is all rather serious. I think we have to Change a few things in your life. Firstly I

recommend that you stop smoking completely. Secondly, you need to get some exercise, walk, instead of drive Mr. Edison. Join a sports club. And lastly, we must make some changes to your diet. No more fried foods, no more chips, and beef burgers, good healthy vegetables, boiled potatoes, grilled meat and fish.

Q19. What does the woman say about the man's health?

Q20. How many cigarettes does the man smoke each day now?

Q21. What does the woman think of the man's breakfast?

Q22. Which of the following can not be concluded from the conversation?

Passage 4 (Q23-26)

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

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

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

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

Question 23: Who is the man?

Question 24: How often is the meeting held?

Question 25: What is at the top of the meeting's agenda?

Question 26: What is the purpose of organizing foreign clubs on campus?

Passage 5 (Q27-30)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M: Well, there is a group of us who go and help in a home for handicapped children. And I think in the city bar choir we get on well with the local people, not like you in that suburban district.

W: Well, I like history. And my university is one of the best universities for that subject. Besides, it is an ancient city with a lot of historical relics and sightseeing spots. If you can drop by by any chance, I can show you around.

F: You bet.

27. Where do the man's family live?

28. What is typical of the American Campus System?

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

30. What does the man promise to do for the woman?

Listening and Translation

Sentence Translation:

1. Please hold my telephone calls and just take a message. I can call back later. I must have a little peace and quiet to concentrate on these figures.

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

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

4. Good health is usually associated with exercise. But that is not the whole picture. In order to keep fit, you have to eat well, sleep well and generally feel good about yourself.

5. Many young people dream of becoming top models. To become slim is what they usually desire. Therefore in order to keep their weight down, they simply avoid food.

Passage Translation

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

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

Spot Dictation

1. round, flat cakes 2. German immigrants 3. their name 4. claim 5. clear answer 6. great hit

7. fast, practical and cheap 8. in the 1920s 9. 5 cents each 10. drive-in restaurant 11. popular menu items 12. conquer 13. hot dog stand

14. spring up

15. sold 12 hamburgers 16. US culture 17. 60% 18. 7%

19. according to the times 20. a fish burger Statements

1-5 ACBDB

6-10 ACDDB

Talks and Conversations

11-14 BADC

15-18 DACC

19-22 ABDB

23-26 BCDA

27-30 BACD

Sentence Translation

1. 请不要挂断，先留个言，我一会儿会打回过去。现在我必须静静地先集中精力看一下这些数字。 2. 这家公司有1500万美元的注册资金，主营各类数码产品的进出口。

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

4. 健康的身体和锻炼是紧密相连的，但这并不是全部。保持身体健康还需要吃好、睡好和良好的自我感觉。 5. 很多年轻人梦想成为名模，苗条是她们非常渴望的。为了减肥，她们不吃东西。 Passage Translation

1. 美国商人经常利用社交场合来做生意，最好的例子就是商务午餐，可以用来争取客户、扩大影响、讨论并解决内部分歧，甚至面试未来的员工。很多面试工作都是在商务午餐中完成的。商务午餐通常持续一到两个半小时，在餐厅中举行，那里安静宜人，适合进行私人谈话。

2. 世界人口密度不断加大，越来越多的人带来的压力也不断增加。专家认为，我们正在接近地球所能有效供养的人口的极限，因此应该进行人口计划控制。也有人认为这样会危及到人类的未来，通常高智商人群生育的孩子比较少。因此，有人担忧，这会引起人类整体智力水平的下降。 Section 2 1-5 ABCCC 6-10 BCBCD 11-15 ABADC

16-20 CDDAD 21-25 CCBDC 26-30 BADBA Section 3

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

关于哪个阶层应该减税最多，哪些计划可以得到政府资金援助，共和党人和民主党人一直都争论不休。不过，公众舆论自然会要求他们有所作为，因此他们也往往能找到双方都可接受的中间路线，共同推动一个经济刺激的一揽子计划。就算在今天的华盛顿，两党意见空前分歧，我们依然相信，两党都能接受的计划最终一定会出台。然而这次，我们不能指望事情就能就此了结--因为这一次到来的萧条非比寻常，我们的经济从根本上说也已经不健康。这一次，这个国家需要一些富兰克林·罗斯福的改革手段，并将他们进行更新。在当年的大萧条中，这些改革扭转了乾坤。 Section 4

Our life is shortened by every tick of the second hand of the clock. Each page peeled away from the wall calendar marks a bygone day. Time is life, while life is cherished by everybody, but time, by few. How can we achieve something in our brief life? To learn some knowledge! To replenish ourselves! To help those in need! To add significance to our life! Time should not be squandered if we want to make our life meaningful (to get a lot out of our life). This principle is accepted by all, but wisely observed by very few.

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