第一篇:2015北二外英語口譯真題回憶
背景介紹:
(不好意思各位,一不小心廢話太多,各位看官可跳過此段,直接到后面真題。)
我再也不想考研了,真的。姐姐已經是第三次了,唉。第一年的時候,心比天高,命比紙厚點,估計也就是個銅版紙吧。去北京口譯培訓了一個月,受影響頗深,回來非北外高翻不考,還一定要考英漢同傳,結局慘烈。我并不是不鼓勵大家挑戰自我,于我個人而言,我高估了自己兩個方面,一是高估了自己的水平,二是——水平差也就罷了,還高估了我自己吃苦的能力,忍耐的毅力。
第一年失敗了,想去北京工作家里不愿意,被哄上公考的賊船,結果無心插柳,柳卻成陰,回家鄉當了一名公務員。第二年時,報名仍報了北外高翻,我發誓,報的時候我是認真的。可是那半年,正在參加工作的適應階段,正在經受一年內的第二次打擊。公務員體制內有一個叫選調生的東東,同學們有人可能知道,在學校宣傳欄中偶爾也能見到選調生的培訓班海報。如果你百度一下,會發現他被說的天花亂墜。起點高,要求是黨員,學生干部,應屆畢業生。前景好,屬于后備干部,人家公務員檔案方人事局,選調生的就可以跟副科以上干部要一起放組織部。但是,報考只能選一個城市,考上之后原則上按籍貫分配回原籍,明文規定必須在鄉鎮、街道基層鍛煉兩年。
雖說不愿意,但是在我家鄉人們很認這個東西,看著前景實在不錯,而且當時最后面試兩個平行小組,我是其中一個是綜合成績第一,也就是說我可以算是報名900多人中的第一。于是也就在光環中有所
期待。分配時我沒借助外力,順其自然分到了我們縣區的一個鎮。辦公地點還是上世紀50年代的黑瓦平方。鎮是大鎮,不富,但人多,復雜。我去那年正趕上當地的新興產業聚集區大規模征用收儲土地,那一年收了5000多畝,我也趕上了。從9月上班第三周開始,連續一個多月,包括十月一,節假日無休,從早上九點到晚上六點,都在大地上溜達,回家要40分鐘以上車程,一般到家已經8點,洗了臉,什么也不干直接睡覺。如果說我想離開單純是因為環境艱苦,工作繁重也不全面(你們肯定在吐槽公務員還辛苦?但這是真的,不過越基層越苦,加班是嘗試,到縣級以上各方面都會好一點),主要還是我心中火苗不死,人活一世,我想出去多經歷,多看看,不然在這里我賺不來錢,沒有時間,沒有機會出去看看,感覺實在荒廢人生。重點是,我的英語一文不名,完全抵不上客觀條件和高情商。
那一年,其實就是去年,我11月報的三口也是裸著去的,前一年考過二口,實務只有40分,這次想著先把三口過了吧。結果實務只差4分。很后悔啊。接著就是考研,當時還在想,如果換一個學校,我說什么也要拼拼命,但是高翻。我還是算了。但是我去考了。嘿嘿,結局當然是必然的。不過,出成績之后我也是醉了,第一年政治報了班,使勁學了,61分,這次完全裸,馬原原理都記不住,55.日語更是,第一年我對它費了大力氣,花了相當多的時間,最后那年北外日語題難的變態,我N2滿分,但是完全讀不懂閱讀理解。詞匯更是認識的沒幾個,55分最后好像。但是這次,NND我一年沒翻一眼日語,詞匯都能答上大半,最后50分。真是想罵娘。
流水賬終于走到今年。我思考之后選的北二外,主要我想在北京,北二外的高翻也是發展比較早的。但是我想要的還是太多,工作性質原因,我也逐漸對政治感興趣。對口譯研究生沒那么大熱忱了。從7月開始以申請香港研究生為主,北二外為輔,開始兩手準備。事實證明,很容易兩場空。因為很難兼顧。9月考的雅思,備考過程中充分見識了工作之后學習有過難,時間少是一方面,完全坐不住,靜不下心。結果奔著8分去的,只有7.。。現實再次教育了我。而且小分寫作是6,R 8.5 L 7 W 6 S 7這樣的分差也是夠了。如果不想著北二外可以再考一次,結果我糾結好久也是以這個成績申請的。因為學校背景不好,GPA又不算高,本想考雅思高分扳回一些,況且我還是英專,不過,現實嘛。目前申請了香港中文三個專業。等消息中。很沒譜,除了公務員經歷算特殊,我自己都覺得沒什么亮點。等到考研前一個月,比雅思那會還學不下去。到最后只做了肖秀榮四套題,看了幾眼百科,幾個詞組。慌得很。到這會,其實我想法又變了,很想去念口譯了,畢竟我喜歡,又是傍身的技能。但是說什么也晚了。
神奇的是北二外的試題,比我想象中適合我的多,竟然讓我在考完有很大期待。不過昨天聽說去年口譯復試線391,我也就明白為啥題會看著略簡單了,因為對正確率要求高啊。想想我寫的狗屁英文作文,一塌糊涂的基礎翻譯詞匯,也算了。
希望老天垂憐,看在我敢于對人生方向大修正的份上,讓我兩個選項中能有一處歸屬。祝愿諸位同學,在畢業選擇上萬萬慎重,能夠得償所愿,不然也別偏了方向,避免如我的狗血人生。
政治
只想說,肖秀榮最后四套題真是蠻好的。有一題是習近平語錄:中國是一頭和平的、親切的、文明的獅子。押到原題。
翻譯碩士英語
(那個啥,對這門,我的理解是翻譯的那個,然后看到卷子就傻了。。)
三十道單選全部都是詞匯辨析,比如說鷹眼比人眼敏銳,選項里有acute, sensible, sensitive這種。我覺得不算難。閱讀有兩篇單選,兩篇問答。有兩性平等,hichhiking,秘魯一個神秘動物形狀印記,另一個忘了。文章很短,題也不難,感覺比六級還要容易些。問答更是直接在原文一秒找答案,讓我都懷疑我是不是思路錯了。
大作文題目是,科技能否代替人工智能。議論文。400字。本來沒當回事,沒想到400字是那么長。。都要結尾了發現才不到三百,然后寫的亂七八糟都沒時間檢查一遍語法和拼寫。平時掐時間多練練的好。
英語翻譯基礎
我把真題寫到答題紙上帶出來啦,我也是夠拼的。醬油不好打,漢譯英詞匯幾乎全軍覆沒,唯一對的倆是往年的真題。所以,他真的出原題,而且可能一道題出不止兩年。而且難度我覺得真的不算難,不過我連頤和園、不可再生資源都寫不出也是醉了。英譯漢北二外實在是太溫柔了,日常耳濡目染就能知道大多數,最貼心的是沒給縮略,可以根據單詞意思回想。
《中庸》音譯 頤和園 目的語 不可再生資源 中國科學院 地方人民檢察院 領土完整 貨到付款 對外貿易經濟合作部 洋務運動 中國國際廣播電臺 改革重點 轉變政府職能 憲法修正案
Express Mail Service, Waterloo bridge, Gross National Product, Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries , Minister Counselor, Ecological Deterioration, Third-party Involvement, International Football Federation, Non-aligned Movement, the House Of Representative, International Atomic Energy Agency, Direct Dial Telephone, Intelligence Quotient, Computer Assisted Design, Federal Bureau of Investigation
英譯中翻譯的是一篇關于曼德拉的文章,漢譯英是關于數字化,最后一段什么像素、分辨率、帶寬、處理器啥的完全不會。
百科知識
跟其他學校真題比,北二外的題真的不算難。百科也不偏,應用文是母校周年慶作為校友代表致辭,大作文是為什么要提倡閱讀經典。都讓人有話可說,不會要你憑空想象個說明書或者商業計劃書之類。
北二外百科跟其他學校相比很不一樣,不是單純的知識點,而是有不少類似政治的題,比如哲學、政治經濟學,這次還考到了愛國主義。他家的題很適合裸考啊,因為有一半得是靠邏輯判斷,不是死記硬背的,讓裸考的心安嘍。另外像其他一些需要死記的知識點,實在是不好準備啊,背那么多傳統文化知識,外國文學啥的也不太用得上。個人感受可能偏頗,我記下來一部分,主要是需要記憶的知識點,自己感受。
1.哲學中討論的最基本的關系是? 我選 物質和存在的關系 2.法律限制人的言行等,體現了法律什么作用? 我選 規范性作用。3.國家憲法日是哪一天? 4.機會成本指的是? 5.離太陽最近的行星是?
6.“東風不與周郎便,銅雀春深鎖二喬”,詩句所發生故事的年代與作者相差多少年? 選項是 400 500 600 700年。(我努力的想啊想,三國應該是在東漢之后不久,東漢剛剛是公元后,唐代印象是600年左右,然后選了400.后來查了一下,三國是220,杜牧生在800之后,答案應該是600吧。這種題,真是坑爹啊。)7.愛神是誰?選項有 維納斯、丘比特、阿波羅等。
8.《百年孤獨》是一部什么題材的作品? A是魔幻現實主義 B是一個什么現實主義。忘記了。
9.“自由是法律所許可的一切事的權利??”,作者是誰? 選項有
伏爾泰,孟德斯鳩,林肯等。
10.人體有多少塊骨骼? 選項是 203 204 206 209。
11.第一座長江大橋是?A.武漢長江大橋 B.南京長江大橋。我選錯了選的南京。
12.藥王是? 選項有李時珍、孫思邈等。
13.以下關于愛國主義的認識錯誤的是? 我選的A.愛國主義是抽象的,是對祖國的一種感覺。14.滑鐵盧戰役與誰有關?
15.最大的區域性貿易集團是? A.歐盟 B.WTO 16.最簡單的有機化合物是?
17.“命運交響曲”是貝多芬的第幾交響曲? 18.劉三姐是哪個民族的?選項有 傣族、彝族、壯族
20.阿拉伯教育以什么教為主? 選項有 基督教,伊斯蘭教,天主教。21.臭氧空洞形成的原因是?C是 人類向大氣排放大量含氟氣體。D是,因為全球氣溫升高,形成了溫室效應。
22.“芭蕾舞”一詞是哪里傳來的外來語? 選項有 德國 法國 比利時 俄國。
第二篇:北二外英語MTI試題回憶
二外英語MTI的同學們做個參考:
1)翻譯碩士英語
閱讀: 三篇,兩篇選擇10個題,一篇判斷10個題。
文章不長也不難,答案都很容易找到
完型:盲填
關于地震的,10個空,不難
名詞解釋:
1、10個,每個2分
囧、《紅樓夢》、《毛澤東語錄》、奧巴馬、奧斯卡獎、APEC2、給出一個句子,然后給出翻譯,中間空幾個空讓填。不難,但是不能直譯,比如有個是說一個人是the king of kings,有個是說一個軟件的名字,好像是叫“綠壩”吧
翻譯:英譯漢我沒看完,大致是公司什么的漢譯英:H1N1,很官腔的文章
作文:話題二選一200字左右。
1、大致意思是中國和美國的價值觀有差異,有人說,將來儒家思想會統治美國。第二個好像是一段詩,沒仔細看
2)英語翻譯基礎
詞語翻譯,縮略語要寫出全稱
漢譯英
論語、頤和園、《欽定圣經》、天壇、音譯、對等翻譯、英譯漢
SARS、SOHO、文章英譯漢
1、一段記敘文一名外教要學生就校園生活寫作文,一個要留校的看似老實巴交的學生把原本很垃圾的學校餐廳夸了個天花爛醉,但是外教不明就里,還認為這是好文章,其他同學都很氣憤
2、一段說明文對溫哥華的大致簡介,主要說其中的居民大都是移民,而中國移民更是占很大比重,為溫哥華的經濟發展做出很大貢獻
文章漢譯英:
1、懷疑是十七大報告之類的一篇政治發言稿,用詞很政治,沒有實際含義..比如堅定不移地走中國特色社會主義道路;堅持三個代表鄧小平理論;堅持科學發展觀;走創新道路;堅持實事求是的原則;高舉什么什么旗幟.....(只有四五行吧,很短)
2、朱自清《荷塘月色》“這幾天心里頗不寧靜”那一段
3)漢語寫作與百科知識
百科知識25個選擇題,每題倆空
1、某個咋這評選20世紀最偉大的人物,第一名是馬克思,第二名是?
2、中國古代一些文學家按時間順序排序
3、唐朝的一些文學家排序
4、世界三大男高音之二,給出名字,選國籍
5、中國軍銜制度開始于哪一年?第一次是誰授予的6、中國的農業制度的起止時間
7、惰性元素
8、鹵族元素
9、楷體是正式還是規范字體
10、京劇由哪兩個劇種演變而來
11、故宮的那些門排序
12、科學發展觀
13、某個哲學原理
14、畫的分類15、24史中哪兩個有新舊之分
其他的一時想不起了,以后再補充吧
·應用文:自我介紹450字左右
·命題作文:我看"大學生就業難"800字左右
第三篇:2014年廣外翻譯碩士日語口譯真題回憶
凱程考研,為學員服務,為學生引路!
2014年廣外翻譯碩士日語口譯真題回憶
首先覺得考研結束了,廣外的翻譯碩士日語也沒有想象的那么難,除了日語翻譯基礎(359)的難度在預料之中,翻譯碩士日語(213)和漢語寫作與百科知識(448)都還可以。在這里還是支持那些想考廣外的日語口譯的同學嘗試一下,我當初報考的時候就是聽別人說廣外的日語很難,不好考,就動搖了好久。不過真正考下來了,就那樣吧。和室友開玩笑說:認真準備的話,也就相當于廣外期末考試的水平。所以準備考廣外這個專業的同學考考準備就可以了。
接下來說下我考研各科的準備過程,說實話考研非我本意,只是拗不過父母。所以那些不想考而又不得不考的同學,既然考試決定準備了就不要退縮了,因為考研是一個和那個在大學里瘋狂了3年的懶惰的自己作斗爭的過程。說實話,我在的大學日語專業也一般,我的日語學的也很渣,在13年7月分的日語一級都沒考過,我當時考研就是抱著考不上也要鞏固基礎的決心去的。所以在考研的時候我準備了日語一級和專業八級,雖然目前分數還沒出來,我在考完一級后有了滬江估分器估計到了自己的分數是一百三十多分,對于我這種一級考了2次都沒考過再考
凱程考研,為學員服務,為學生引路!
翻譯天聲人語,結果沒考到。
下面是2014年日語翻譯基礎359的真題:
先是30分的短句翻譯15個日譯漢15個漢譯日一題一分: 1.産業構造の転換とアップグレード2.売上高
3、高齢知的障礙者
4、原子力発電所
5、省エネ排出削減
6、フラットパネルディスプレイ 7.人口ボーナス8.安倍ノミクス 9.ブルーマ-ケット10.裏帳簿
11.設備容量12.トップ500社企業 13.ハイブリッド14.新エネルギー 15.労働集約型産業16.技術創新 17.合作平臺18.人才引進 19.度假村20.季度 21.審計報告22.供應商 23.運營商24.界面
25.汽車導航儀26.電子裝備 27.養老院28.社交網絡 29.晉升30.農民工
然后是60分的日譯漢,這個文章不難,都可以翻譯的,個別句子處理一下就好了。文章出自大岡信的「詩言葉人間」
最后是60分漢譯日,要求翻譯一篇關于廣東經濟發展的文章,2段話。個人覺得平時積累少了,在宋毅的那本書里有關于江蘇還是大連(記不清了)的發展的一篇文章和這個有點相似。
448)漢語寫作與百科知識(滿分150)一,名解20個,50分。
1,銀監會2,行政許可3,獨立董事4,結匯5,核心資本6,十八屆三中全會 7,生態文明8,中等收入陷阱 9,改革紅利10,小康社會
11,君主立憲制12,《自由大憲章》 13,明治維新14,洋務運動 15,張之洞16,事業單位 17,計劃經濟18,績效工資 19,養老金20,去行政化 二,應用文寫作,40分。
為廣州市地下鐵道總公司寫一則關于近期多發事故調查情況的通報。給了很多材料,也明確告訴了該寫的文體。
三,大作文,60分。不少于800字,題目自擬,不限體裁。
關于“靈魂”,給了很多材料,各種名人名言或者文學作品中對于靈魂的解釋、探討等。這個我也不知道怎么復習,反正平時多看一些時政熱點,搞清一些概念性的熱詞就可以了,我買了一本漢語寫作與百科,武大的一個老師編寫的,感覺傾向于英語的。而且百科知識是廣外自主命題,都是名詞解釋,和川外,大外的選擇題比難度是有的,但是和廈門大學,北外的比較接近。
還有就是具體的題型和那個指定的書籍里MIT的樣題大綱有些出入,樣題大綱只是參考。2頁共2頁
凱程考研,為學員服務,為學生引路!
重要的還是積累。在廣外的日語口譯055106這個專業方向里只有政治是統考,其他都是自主命題的。所以復習的范圍還是很寬廣的。
整個試題就是這樣題量不多,但是要做好還是很費時間的,廣外的答題卡比較的節約資源,完全是3大張白紙,好歹給畫個格子線什么的,搞得我寫的答案都不是直的,對于我們這種方向干不好的人來說太悲劇了。
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第四篇:口譯真題
2011-5
5月8日上午中級口譯
口語話題:住在大城市的優點
英譯漢:中美文化差異亞洲經濟論壇 漢譯英:入住和平酒店(口譯教程篇章)中非合作友好關系
5月8日下午中級口譯
口語話題:Can classroom teaching be replaced by guided learning through the Internet? 英譯漢:艾滋哀之(教程重點篇章)倫敦的介紹,倫敦的人口和占地面積,是活生生的博物館
漢譯英:健康話題,要均衡膳食,戒掉酗酒、吸煙的壞毛病,讓身體與事業雙豐收
云南旅游,介紹云南風土人情
5月15日上午中級口譯
口語話題:Are you Happy?
英譯漢:職業生涯 Advice for young singers and song writers
Mutual Relation between U.S.and China 中美關系已經考了兩周,后面的同學注意了啊。漢譯英:開學典禮講話江西旅游
5月15日下午中級口譯
口語話題:Lifelong education
英譯漢:儀式講話 中美關系科技與發展 漢譯英:旅游及其意義待客禮儀(難度偏大)
5月22日上午中級口譯
口語話題:失物招領公司應該免費還是要價?
英譯漢:英語學習中美關系(連續三周考到了。)
漢譯英:五一勞動節演講(口譯教程篇章)
中國文化遺產概況(這幾周的考試真是把旅游話題進行到底了。)
5月22日下午中級口譯
口語話題:在國家博物館前放孔子雕塑是否合適?
英譯漢:人格尊嚴國際抗貧困大會 漢譯英:外國人到中國投資中國人通過互聯網參政監督
2010-5
5月9日上午,中級,上海:
世博會Expo
1.the history of expo and the significance of Shanghai 2010 expo
2.what attracts you most, cultural activities, the pavilion…
英譯漢:中非關系美國人喜歡獨居 漢譯英:斯坦佛大學介紹西方文化影響
5月9日下午,中級,上海:
地震之后:1,官方數據,死傷人數是多少?
2,地震發生后的救災措施3,捐贈行動
英譯漢:中英關系美國獨立日晚宴祝詞 漢譯英:演講文化的三個層次
5月15日下午,中級,南京:
making a new living:new occupation
driver instructor等現象愈發熱門,第三產業日益發展
英譯漢:股票交易市場(教程篇章)文化交流論壇發言 漢譯英:大學精神改善生存環境
5月16日上午,中級,上海:
普通話與方言
英譯漢:美國和中國教師與教育事業
漢譯英:關于上海環境保護
5月16日下午,中級,上海:
Should living skills training become compulsory in schools? 生存技能訓練對在校學生是否必須? 英譯漢:大學的職能與發展,對社會貢獻
美國老人和孩子一起生活的問題、原因
漢譯英:世博會女性領導的優勢
5月23日上午,中級,上海:
行人與駕車者的道路權孰大
英譯漢:美國獨居老人的問題飛速變化的世界對人們的影響
漢譯英:中國人在春節期間的活動(選自課本)上海的介紹(涉及到上海博物館以及東方明珠電視塔)
5月23日下午,中級,上海:
老師補課賺外快合法嗎?
英譯漢:喬布斯的演講,Stay hungry, stay foolish
探月工程
漢譯英:春節的來歷
華東進出口商品交易會
2010-11
11月14日上午的中口口語話題:
如何解決大城市的交通擁堵問題。
英譯漢第一篇:美國的旅游和交通
口譯教程上有一篇很相似的內容,在課堂上也講解過。
英譯漢第二篇:領導者和人民的關系
這是以往不太出現的內容,值得之后的考生特別關注。
漢譯英第一篇:上海菜
口譯教程上有相似話題的內容,課堂講義里也有類似關于飲食的練習。
漢譯英第二篇:08年抗震救災和北京奧運
抗震救災話題與事實相結合,口譯考試從來不拒絕熱點。北京奧運在課堂講義里有相關專題,真題也進行過練習。希望大家有好的發揮。
11月14日下午的中口口語話題:
The high-speed rail in china。又是當前的熱點話題。還沒考的童鞋們關注了啊。
英譯漢第一篇:car rental services in USA
此篇出自中級口譯教程 4-1行在美國。在課堂上練習過,也作為回家作業做過。說的是去美國旅行的一些建議:不要買車而是租車。因為美國是世界上租車業最發達的國家。有美國的兩大汽車巨頭在各機場設有辦公樓,其他地方城市其他的美國租車公司有設辦事處。
英譯漢第二篇:economic recovery
主要說最近經濟復蘇,亞洲遙遙領先遠超過歐洲的恢復速度,特別是中國和印度更是復蘇的領頭羊。美國的經濟有望借復蘇的勢頭來年恢復經濟,但還存在一些潛在的風險。
漢譯英第一篇:京河高科技園區簡介
此篇出自中級口譯教程 2-4 參觀訪問。其中涉及到“走馬觀花”這樣的四字格,“背靠渤海”這樣地理方位的描述。雖然在課堂上作為回家作業讓同學做過,但沒有充分準備的話,依然會覺得難度較大。漢譯英第二篇:上海世博會
上下午的考題一對比,大家讀出些什么訊息了么?上午和下午都統一考到了美國交通和旅行的狀況。記得五月份的某一次二階段考試,上下午都考到了中國傳統文化的內容。也許是巧合,但每一次巧合背后會有一定的道理。正在備戰的聰明的你們,知道怎么做了?
11月21日中級口譯口試
英譯漢第一篇:商務洽談此篇出自中級口譯教程 3-3 合資企業。
英譯漢第二篇:志愿者活動看來命題者深受“小白菜”們的影響。
漢譯英第一篇:來滬工作
此篇出自中級口譯教程 3-1 歡迎光臨。涉及reception and ceremonial speech的內容。漢譯英第二篇:中日關系緊跟時事的節拍,值得后面的考生注意。
11月28日上午的口語題:
Competition: a good thing or a bad thing?
英譯漢第一篇: the differences in work ethics between the Chinese and Americans.改編自《中級口譯教程》3-4 文化差異
英譯漢第二篇:knowledge-based economy
難度較大。講的是知識經濟時代,要求年輕人有長遠的眼光,開放的頭腦,善于發揮自己的潛力。知識經濟的特點之一是創新。創新不僅意味著創造知識,而且要運用這些知識。
漢譯英第一篇:吸引外資
改編自《中級口譯教程》2-4 參觀訪問。在課堂講義的第一單元后面作為回家作業要求大家完成的。漢譯英第二篇:世博與旅游
主要內容說世博和旅游歷來是相互結合,相互促進的。成功舉辦世博會是黨和人民賦予旅游業的歷史使命和光榮任務。世博近期還是熱點話題。上幾周的考試也考過。
11月28日下午口試:
先給了一段文章,大意是 One Foundation Report from Beijing Normal University on philanthropy and charitable course in China.話題是 Should there be a minimum for billionaires’ donations?英譯漢第一篇:entrepreneurial culture
整段難度非常大。很多同學一上來都懵了。其實此段改編自《中級口譯教程》13-1 企業文化。英譯漢第二篇:global food crisis
現在全球糧食危機嚴重,超乎我們的想象。商品價格飆漲,糧食價格高。貧困人群尤其是兒童營養狀況堪憂。整段難度不大,但同學收到上一段的打擊,加之這段三個數字的口譯,總體不太理想。
漢譯英第一篇:如何教育青少年
典型的青少年教育話題,難度一般。一方面父母期望過高,另一方面網絡科技的發展容易引發青少年犯罪問題。青少年的健康成長需要家庭、學校和全社會的共同努力。
漢譯英第二篇:中美合作關系
典型的雙邊關系話題,套句很多。經過訓練的同學一定能順利通過。主要講中美兩國是具有影響力的國家。兩國有廣泛的共同利益和合作基礎。兩國的建設性合作關系符合兩國人民的根本利益,有利于世界的和平、穩定和發展。
總體感受:
口語部分雖不是最關鍵的,但良好的intonation以及流利度會給考官極好的印象。后面的口譯打分自然就會有偏向,也許不及格的句子會偏向及格。
得教程者得天下。尤其是英譯漢第一段基本都來自教程。而順利拿到英譯漢第一段是對士氣的很大鼓舞。把講過的內容記熟且流暢地表達出來就已經很好了。進考場前問問自己是不是已經把筆記的重要詞組都口頭過了一遍。
時事需關注,出題有時候有滯后效應。比如世博還是考了。上幾周還考到08奧運和抗震救災。關注時事,同時善于思考,多開口討論。
2009-11
11月8日上午,中級,上海:
The 60th anniversary of the founding of the New China.英譯漢:硅谷中非關系 漢譯英:旅游業的發展和前景氣功和瑜伽
11月8日下午,中級,上海:
博物館是否應該免費開放
英譯漢:硅谷(教程篇章)來賓到中國訪問,對中國有深厚感情 漢譯英:中國傳統節日(春節,元宵節,端午節和中秋節)住房的問題
11月15日上午,中級,上海:
Can foreign language skills help government's image? 公務員是否要學外語
英譯漢:中國經濟上取得的成就第九屆上海國際高科技博覽會開幕
漢譯英:中美貿易關系
11月15日下午,中級,上海:
Is drunk driving a felony?
漢譯英:企業文化對酒精與死亡的研究,醉酒駕駛等
漢譯英:改革開放與民生大會發言,中西經濟發展
11月22日上午,中級,上海:
Should we resume the use of traditional character?
英譯漢:中美交通上海發展 漢譯英:中非合作高峰論壇世界無煙日
11月28日下午,中級,南京:
參加高考人數減少,高考制度的改革
英譯漢:在美國買便宜貨是樂趣,商場各季大甩賣云南少數民族文化的調研
漢譯英:中國醫療衛生信息體制,國有私有醫療機構做法的不同樂山大佛
11月29日下午,中級,寧波:
Will ID cell phone purchases reduce junk messages? 手機實名制對減少垃圾短信是否有益處?
英譯漢:企業核心價值體系(教程篇章)氣候變化
漢譯英:松江新城投資洽談會國家郵政領域改革
第五篇:口譯真題
09年春季上海外語口譯考試中級口譯筆譯真題
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 “hamburger 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.Part B: Listening Comprehension
1.Statements Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements.These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE and you will not find them written on the paper, so you must listen carefully.When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard.Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSER BOOKLET.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.2.Talks and Conversations Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations.After each of these, you will hear after questions.Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE when you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question.Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.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 Part C: Listening and Translation
1.Sentence Translation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences in English.You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE.After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.(l)(2)(3)(4)(5)2.Passage Translation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English.You will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.You may take notes while you are listening.(1)
(2)SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS(45 minutes)Directions: In this section, you wiIl read several passages.Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content.You are to choose ONE best answer,(A),(B),(C)or(D), to each question.Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1--5 I came across an old country guide the other day.It listed all the tradesmen in each village in my part of the country,and it was impressive to see the great variety of services which were available on one's own doorstep in the late Victorian countryside.Nowadays a superficial traveler in rural Eng1and might conclude that the only village tradesmen still flourishing were either selling frozen food to the inhabitants or selling antiques to visitors.Nevertheless, this would really be a false impression.Admittedly there has been a contraction of village commerce, bul its vigor is still remarkable.Our local grocer's shop, for example, is actually expanding in spite of the competition from supermarkets in the nearest town.Women sensibly prefer to go there and exchange the local news whi1e doing their shopping, instead of
queueing up anonymously at a supermarket.And the proprietor knows well that persona1 service has a substantial cash value.His Prices may be a bit higher than those in the town, bu he will deliver anything at any time.His assistants think nothing of bicycling down the village street in their lunch hour to take a piece of cheese to an old age pensioner who sent her order by word of mouth with a friend who happened to be passing.The more affluent customers telephone their shopping lists and the goods are on their doorsteps within an hour.They have only to hint at a fancy for some commodity outside the usual stock and the grocer a red-faced figure, instantly obtains it for them..The village gains from this sort of enterprise, of course.But I also find it satisfactory because a village shop offers one of the few ways in which a modest individualist can still get along in the world without attaching himself to the big battalions of industry or commerce.Most of the village shopkeepers I know, at any rate, are decidedly individualist in their ways.For example, our shoemaker is a formidable figure: a thick-set, irritable man whom children treat with marked respect, knowing that an ill-judged word can provoke an angry eruption at any time.He stares with contempt at the pairs of cheap, mass-produced shoes taken to him for repair: has it come to this, he seems to be saying, that he, a craftsman, should have to waste his skills upon such trash? But we all know he will in fact do excellent work upon them.And he makes beautiful shoes for those who can afford such luxury.1.The services available in villages nowadays are normally_________.(A)fewer but still very active(B)less successful than earlier but managing to survive(C)active in providing food for the village and tourists(D)surprisingly energetic considering the little demand for them 2.The local grocer’s shop is expanding even though________.(A)town shops are more attractive(B)town shops are larger and less well-known(C)people like to shop where they are less well-known(D)people get extra service in townshops 3.How do the village grocer’s assistants feel about delivering goods?(A)They tend to forget it.(B)They will not consider it.(C)They take it for granted.(D)It does not seem worth their while 4.Another aspect of personal service available in the village shop is that_________.(A)there is a wide range of goos available(B)goods not in stock can be obtained whenever they are needed(C)special attention is given to the needs of wealthier customers
(D)goods are always restocked before they run out 5.In what way is the village shoemaker a “formidable figure”?
(A)He seems to pay little attention to public opinion.(B)He refuses to mend cheap,mass-produced shoes.(C)He has a very rough temper.(D)He has very high standards of workmanship.Questions 6--10 Drivers on the Basingstoke by-pass used to have their attention diverted by a sign that read—A MOMENT'S INATTENTION CAUSES ACCIDENTS.This self-defeating warning has now been removed, but its message is still very much to the point.Almost anyting can cause an accident.Apart from momentary inattention, it might be a minor miscalculation, a sudden fit of coughing, a bop on the head with a teddy-bear from a child in the back seat, an argument with the wife, fog, falling asleep at the wheel, bad eyesight, a glaring sun, ice, rain, wind, or snow—a1l these can make the difference between a tragic hit and a lucky miss.Although human error plays its part, it is by no means the only cause of accidends.There must be some cause other than simple human error.Road construction plays its part: researchers have found that it is not at the obvious danger spot—sharp corners, cross-roads, narrow lanes—that accidents happen.It is on those roads where there are subtle visual traps, unexpected changes in the shape or surface of the.road, or even insufficient or badly-placed signs.Wherever there is a 'black spot', it means that something is seriously wrong with the road.Why else did the careless driving of so many come out at that particular spot? What the law requires when you have an accident There are, firstly the legal formalities of exchanging names and addresses with others involved in an accident and, in certain cases, informing the police.However, you are required by law to stop after an accident only if: l Somebody other than yourself in or outside your car has been injured.2 A vehicle not your own has been damaged.3 Any horse, cow,donkey,sheep, or dog has been injured.It has been said that if a driver continues unaware of causing injury he must be acquitted.But the courts are wary of that excuse.Furthermore, the driver himself must wait at the scene;it is not enough for him to leave his chauffeur or a friend to attend to the boring formalities while he goes off on more important business.If you have been involved in an accident and have stopped, you must give your name, address, and registration number to anyone who has a good reason for requesting it;this means anyone affected by the accident.If these formalities are complied with it is not necessary to wait for the arrival of the police.It is,however, often wise to do so.The police are expert at drawing plans, taking measurements and photographs and gathering other evidence.In your absence the police could be given a biased story against you;and you yourself migh wam to point out certain features of the accident to the police.6.A MOMENT'S INATTENTION CAUSES ACCIDENTS'(para.l)is a self defeating Warning because______.(A)it will make a driver wait at the scene(B)it will distract the driver's attention(C)it is too difficult to understand(D)it is too long to be read by drivers 7.According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?(A)After an accident you have to give your name to anyone who asks for it.(B)Drivers on the Basingstoke by-pass used to ignore the sign.(C)Road construction problems can be a major cause of accidents.(D)A 'black spot' is a part of the road where there are no signs.8.'Subtle visual traps'(para.3)are ______.(A)places where the police hide in order to trap motorists(B)parts of the road which are deceptive to the driver's eye
(C)danger spots such as sharp corners and cross-roads(D)places where there are man road-signs 9.As required by the law, you must stop after an accident, if ______.(A)you have been injured by somebody.(B)your car has been damaged.(C)you have injured somebody else(D)you have witnessed the accident l 0.After an accident it is recommended that you wait for the police because _________.(A)it is against the law to drive off(B)they have to examine your licence and insurance certificate(C)they have to noto the position of your car(D)somebody may give them a false account of the accident Questions 11--15 Just as word oil scarcity is already causing intemational conflicts, so will the scarcity of water reach a point where wars will break out.The statistics on water are already scary.Already well over l billion people suffer from water shortages and 30 countries get more than a third of their water from outside their
borders—an obvious source of disputes and instability especially as the climate changes.The whole of the sub-Saharan Africa, most of South Asia and western South America are most at risk.The reason: the rapid melting of glaciers due to global warning.At the meeting of the coalition of 27 Intemaional charities last month, Gareth Thomas, minister of Intenatonal Development of the British government, wrote to prime minister Gordon Brown demanding action to ensure fresh water to 1.1 billion people with poor supplies.”If we do not act now, the reality is that water supplies may become the subject of international conflict in the years ahead.We need to invest now to prevent us having to pay that price in the future“, Thomas said.The department warned that two-thirds of theword's population will live in water-stressed countries by 2025.The coalition of charities has appealed for a global effort to bring running water to the developing world and supply sanitation to a further 2.6 billion people.It said that international investment is needed now to prevent competition for water to destabilize communities and escalate into conflicts.Tackling the water and sanitation crisis is essential if the Millennium Development Goal Call to Action is to be a success.Otherwise, progress on health, education, and environment sustainability will be undermined.Each year 443 million school days are lost globally to diarrhea and 1.8 million children die from these diseases.In fact, it is often not realized tha investing in sanitation and water brillgs the greatest public health gains, more than any other single development intervention and delivers enormous economic
gains.Already, some Asian countries have put tackling these issues at the forefront of theirdevelopment efforts.The Millennium Development Goals aim to halve the proportion of people without access to safe drinking water by 20l5.To achieve that urgent action needs to be taken.There is no doubt that climate change is potentially the most important factor affecting water shor tage.This, compounded with a growing and increasingly urbanized global population will put pressure on food and water.For a temperature rise of 2°C, which is likely to happen by 2050, there would be a catastrophic 2 to 3 billion people suffering from water stress.11.What does the author think is primarily responsible for water shortages in the world ?(A)Climate chance.(B)Border dispute.(C)World competition.(D)Political instability 12.According to Gareth Thomas, _______ is the price we have to pay for water shortage if we do not take immediate action.(A)sanitation crisis(B)intemational conflict(C)global warming(D)over-urbanization 13.What can the coalition of charities do to prevent competition for water ?(A)Appealing for international investment.(B)Bringing running water to the developing world.(C)Supplying sanitation to billions of water-stressed people.(D)Enhancing world environment sustainability 13.The Millennium Development Goals aim to_______ in the near future.(A)tackle the water and sanitation crisis(B)yield economic gains as well as public health gains(C)mak progress on health, education and environment sustainability(D)provide more people with clean drinking water 15.According to the passage, what will add to water shortage ?(A)Oil scarcity.(B)A drop in temperature(C)A growing population.(D)Reduced food supply Questions 16.-20 Parenting was never a piece of cake in any age, but probably the greatest source of headache for parents today in Japan is the ubiquitous cellphone.Today, 96 percent of senior high school students and 58 percent of junior high school students have cellphones.Even among primary school children, 3l percent have them.By enabling youngsters to stay connected with their parents at all times, these gadgets help to keep children safe.For the kids, they are fun toys, too, that let them text to or chat with their pals whenever they wat, play Intemet games, and enjoy blogging for their own profile and diary purposes.But terrible dangers lurk beneath all that fun and convenience.Every year about l,000 children become involved in rape and other crimes through dating service sites.Violent and obscene images are only a couple of clicks away.On gakkoura saito, or so-called unofficial school websites where kids can post whatever they want, anyone can fall victim to brutal ''verbal mob lynching” by their peers.Amid today's urgent need to address these problems, the government’s Meeting on Education Rebuilding has issued a report.In response to the Prime Minister's recent comments---“I carmot think of one good reason for(letting youngsters)have a cellphone“ and ”I would like everyone to discuss whether cellphones are really necessary:“----the report recommended that ”parents, guardians, schools and all parties concerned should cooperate among themselves, so that elementary school pupils and junior high school students do not have a cellphone unless there is a compelling reason for them to do so.“ But since many parents believe in the necessity of cellphones as a safety tool, it is unrealistic to expect everyone to do away with them.Rather, it would make more sense for guardians, schools and cellphone companies to consider, from their respective standpoints,how cellphones should be used by children.We suggest that parents sit down with their offspring and talk about their “houserules”for cellphone use.For instance, sct the hours allowed, so the kids won't be texting to their friends late into the night, remind them never to give away personal information online, and so on..But there are limits to what individual families can do, and this is where we also suggest that schools should educate their pupils on the dangers of cellphone use.One way to go about this, for instance, may be for each class to set its own rules on sending e-mail messages.16.The word ”ubiquitous“(para.l)is closest in meaning to ________.(A)updated(B)sophisticated(C)prevalent(D)obsolete 17.Many parents let their kids have cellphones because they ________.(A)want their kids to keep up with the IT World(B)can't think of anything better for their kids to have fun(C)don't want their kids to miss 'what other kids have(D)believe cellphones endble them to stay connected 18.Which of the following is NOT the potential risk kids may face when using cellphones?(A)Involvement in rape-related crime
(B)Exposure to violent and obscene images(C)Falling victim to brutal curses.(D)Being tracked down by unofficial school websites.19.The report issued by the government’s Meeting on Education Rebuilding______.(A)recommended minimizing the use of cellphones among kids(B)suggested setting “house rules” for cellphone use
(C)urged parents to remind their children about ce1lphone use(D)pressed schools to educate their pupils on the dangers of cellphone use 20.What is the main idea of the passage?(A)Parents neglect to protect their kids from cellphones.(B)Parenting with cellphones is a source of headache.(C)Cellphones should be banned from campus.(D)Kids need lessons on the uses of cellphones Question 21--25 Extract I
A stylish dining room with cream walls and curtains and black carpet as perfect foil to an eclectic array of furniture.Many of the pieces are classics of their particular era, and demonstrate how old and new designs can be happily mixed together Thc prototype chair in the foreground has yet to prove its staying power and was thought up by the flat's occupant.He is pictured in his living room which has the same decorative theme and is linked to the dining room by a high Medieval-styled archway where was once a redundant and uninspiring fireplace.Extract 2 Old bathrooms often contain a great deal of ugly pipework in need of disguising.This can either be done by boxing in the exposed pipes, or by fitting wood paneling over them.As wood paneling can be secured over almost anyting---including oid ceramic tiles and chipped walls---is an effective way of disguising pipework as well as being an attractive form of decoration.The paneling can be vertical, horizontal or diagonal.An alternative way to approach the problem of exposed pipes is to actually make them a feature of the room by picking the pipework out in bright strong colours.Extract 3 Cooking takes second place in this charming room which, with its deep armchairs, is more of a sitting room than a kitohen, and th6 ntw RaybUm stove as a good choice, as it blends in well with the old brick and beamed fireplace.There are no fitted units or built-in appliances, so all food preparation is done at the big farmbouse table in the foreground;and the china, pots and pans have been deliberately left on show to make an attractive display.What about the kitchen sink? It's hidden away behind an archway which leads into a small scullery.Here there's a second cooker and---in the best farmhouse tradition---a huge walk-in larder for all food storage.2l.Why is the colour of the carpet described in Extract l a particular advantage?(A)It livens up the colour in an otherwise dull room.(B)It provides a contrast to the furniture.(C)It blends in with the tones of the furniture.(D)It gives the room a classical style.22.What is the purpose of the archway described in Extract 1 ?(A)To hide an unattractive fireplace.(B)To give the room an exotic eastem style.(C)To join the dining room with the sitting room(D)To make room for the unusual seating arrangements.23.Extract 2 is probably taken from ________.(A)an architect's blueprint
(B)a plumber’s manual
(C)a home renovation magazine(D)an advertisement for new bathrooms 24.Extracts 2 and 3 deal with _________.(A)old and classic furniture(B)attractive colour schemes(C)cheap improvement schemes(D)home decoration 25.Compared with Extract l the room described in Extract 3 appears to _______.(A)be more comfortable(B)be more colourful(C)contain more furniture(D)posspss a greater variety of style Questions26--30,.Large parts of the world have not enjoyed the remarkale global progress in health conditions that have taken place over the past century.Indeed, millions of deaths in impoverished nations are avoidable with prevention and treatment
options that the rich world already uses.This year, l0 million children will die in low-and middle-income countries.If child death rates were the same as those in developed countries this figuer would be lower than 1 million.Conversely, if child death rates were those of rich countries just 100 years ago, the figure would be 30 million.Today's tools for improving health are so powerful and inexpensive that health conditions could be reasonably good even in poor countries if policy makers spent even relatively little in the right places.Recent research for the Copeghagen Consensus idenifies several highly cost-effective options that would tackle some of the planet's most urgent health problems.The most promising investment is in tuberculosis treatment.Some 90 percent of the l.6 million tuberculosis deaths in 2003 occurred in low-and middle-income countries.Because tuberculosis affects working-age people, it can be a trigger of household poverty.The comerstone of control is prompt treatment using first-line drugs, which doesn't require a sophisticated health system.Spending $l billion on tuberculosis treatment in a year would save l million lives.Because good health accompanies higher levels of national economic welfare in the long run, the economic benefits are worth $30 billion.The second most cost-effective investment is tackling hewt disease.Heart disease migh not seem like a pressing issue for poor nations, but it represents more than a quarter of their death toll.Measures to reduce risk factors other than smoking--high intake or saturated animal fat, obesity, binge drinking of alcohol, physical inactivity , and low fruit and vegetable consumption--have had little success.Treating acute heart attacks with inexpensive drugs is,however, cost-effective.Spending $200 million could avert several hundred thousand deaths, yielding benefits that are 25 times higher than costs.The third option is prevention and treatment of malaria.A billion dollars would expand the provision of insecticide-treated bed-nets and facilitate provision of highly effective treatment.This would save more than a million child deaths and produce economic benefits worth $20 billion.The fourth altermative for policymakers is to focus on child health initiatives.The best measures are familiar ones expanding immunization coverage, promoting breasfeeding, increasing the use of simple and cheap treatments for diarrhea and childhood pneumonia, and so on.Even if the costs of all these initiatives were two or three times higher than we estimate, these efforts would still provide amazing opportunities to reduce health inequality and do good in the world.26.Over the past century, the child death rates hatve _________.(A)climbed steadily in impoverished countries(B)dropped remarkably in developed countries(C)fluctuated wildly in low-incoine countries(D)remained stable in middle-income countries 27.The most effective investment is in the treatment for ________.(A)tuberculosis
(B)heart disease(C)malaria(D)diarrhea 28.All of the following could be the contributing factors to heart disease EXCETP________.(A)heavy smoking(B)binge drinking(C)saturated animal fat intake(D)vegetable consumption 29.According to the author, if $ l billion were invested in the prevention and treatment of heart discase, whih of the following economic benefits would be produced?(A)$20 billion.學口譯,做金領!迎戰9月口譯考試 2009年春季“上海外語口譯”筆試查分公告 中高級口譯備考必看的歷年真題免費下載
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(B)$25 billion.(C)$30 billion.(D)$35 billion.30.What would be the best title for this passage ?(A)Best Options for Tackling World’s Killer Diseases.(B)Cost-effective Investment in Impoverished Nations.(C)Health Inequality between Developed and Developing Countries.(D)Earth’s Killer Diseases: Tuberculosis, HeartAttak and Malaria...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.SECTION 4: TRANSLATION TEST(2)(30 minutes)Directions: Translate the following passage into English and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.鐘表上的秒針一下一下地移動,每移動一下就是表示我們的壽命已經縮短了一部分。再看看墻上掛著的可以一張張撕下的日歷,每天撕下一張就是表示我們的壽命又縮短了一天。因為時間即生命。
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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 ”White Castle“.It served tiny hamburgers that were sold for only 5 cents each.Then, in the 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 ”jetlag", which is a condition of sleep disorders resulting from rapid travel over time zones such as on a jet plane.The symptoms of jetlag can be quite varied and may include: loss of appetite, nausea, headache, fatigue, insomnia or even mild depression.Here are few tips for you to avoid jetlag or cope if you are stricken by the condition.First adjust your biological rhythm several days before your departure.And develop a plan
to start switching to the time zone of your destination.For instance, if you will be flying from New York to Paris where it is 6 hours later, get up one hour earlier for a couple of days, then two hours earlier, then three hours earlier.I would try to at least get half way to a new time zone.Turn lights on during daytime in your destination and off during the night time.Second, during the time of your adjustment and especially during the flight, drink plenty of water.If you are not a big water fan, drink some other fluid that is not high in sugar, carbonation or caffeine.Avoid junk food, salty foods, caffeine and alcohol on the plane.Of course I say that, but I always have a couple of drinks during the flight, if you do that, just be sure to drink as much water between drinks as possible.Thirdly, when you arrive in your destination, try to resist the urge to nap during day time, get outside during the daylight hours, even if it's just to sit in a café and relax.Try to get a good night's sleep for the first couple nights.The key is to reset your body's natural clock and to get enough rest.Finally when you return home, use some of the same tactics above to return to your previous time zone.Q15.What's the speaker's definition of jetlag? 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.請不要掛斷,先留個言,我一會兒會打回過去。現在我必須靜靜地先集中精力看一下這些數字。
? 2.這家公司有1500萬美元的注冊資金,主營各類數碼產品的進出口。
? 3.今天倫敦市場股價驟跌,隨之華爾街也遭受了巨大損失,金融銀行的股價遭受重創。
? 4.健康的身體和鍛煉是緊密相連的,但這并不是全部。保持身體健康還需要吃好、睡好和良好的自我感覺。
? 5.很多年輕人夢想成為名模,苗條是她們非常渴望的。為了減肥,她們不吃東西。
Passage Translation
? 1.美國商人經常利用社交場合來做生意,最好的例子就是商務午餐,可以用來爭取客戶、擴大影響、討論并解決內部分歧,甚至面試未來的員工。很多面試工作都是在商務午餐中完成的。商務午餐通常持續一到兩個半小時,在餐廳中舉行,那里安靜宜人,適合進行私人談話。
? 2.世界人口密度不斷加大,越來越多的人帶來的壓力也不斷增加。專家認為,我們正在接近地球所能有效供養的人口的極限,因此應該進行人口計劃控制。也有人認為這樣會危及到人類的未來,通常高智商人群生育的孩子比較少。因此,有人擔憂,這會引起人類整體智力水平的下降。
Section 2
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6-10 BCBCD 11-15 ABADC 16-20 CDDAD 21-25 CCBDC 26-30 BADBA Section 3
平常的經濟蕭條一旦來臨,大家都明確應該馬上著手做哪些事情:重新翻開塵封已久的凱恩斯的著作,聯邦政府調低利息率,總統和國會開始減稅,增加財政支出。用不了多久,市場上購銷兩旺,生產線生機勃勃,貸款扶搖而上,于是乎,凱恩斯的書又回了書架。不需要對經濟體制做重大的改革,要知道我們的經濟固然偶爾會有一點磕磕碰碰,從根本上說還是健康的。第二次世界大戰以后,每次蕭條一來,我們都這樣如法炮制。
關于哪個階層應該減稅最多,哪些計劃可以得到政府資金援助,共和黨人和民主黨人一直都爭論不休。不過,公眾輿論自然會要求他們有所作為,因此他們也往往能找到雙方都可接受的中間路線,共同推動一個經濟刺激的一攬子計劃。就算在今天的華盛頓,兩黨意見空前分歧,我們依然相信,兩黨都能接受的計劃最終一定會出臺。然而這次,我們不能指望事情就能就此了結--因為這一次到來的蕭條非比尋常,我們的經濟從根本上說也已經不健康。這一
次,這個國家需要一些富蘭克林·羅斯福的改革手段,并將他們進行更新。在當年的大蕭條中,這些改革扭轉了乾坤。
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.