2008年3月上海中级口译真题（文本+音频+答案）

(C) His mother-in-law likes to have parties. (D) His children are rather naughty. 14.(A) Its bedrooms are specious. (B) Its rent is quite reasonable. (C) It is located in a good position. (D) It is well furnished. Questions 15-1815.

(A) The orange juice can help treat indigestion. (B) The orange in a supermarket is much cheaper.

(C) The orange is more nutritious than any other fruits. (D) The orange is an essential part of a healthy diet 16.(A) Orange. (B) Chocolate. (C) Vanilla. (D) Sugar.

17.(A) It can keep your immune system strong. (B) It can assist in your effort to reduce weight. (C) It can easily replace the nutrition of a daily meal. (D) It can help control the rising blood sugar levels. 18.(A) The fruit sugar in oranges. (B) The fibre in oranges. (C) Vitamin C in oranges. (D) Calcium in oranges. Questions 19-2219.

(A) He is applying to a university in England. (B) He is consulting a female professor. (C) He is studying in a British university. (D) He is helping the woman cook some food. 20.(A) It is awful.

(B) It is one of his favorite kinds. (C) It is of a much greater variety. (D) It is better than he expected. 21.(A) He is fond of English dishes. (B) He is tired of puddings and pies. (C) He enjoys English strawberry yogurt. (D) He seldom has breakfast at home.

22.(A) Because it is properly cooked at home. (B) Because it is a kind of Yorkshire pudding. (C) Because he has never tasted it before. (D) Because he has made it all by himself. Questions 23-2623.

(A) We should pay more attention to our history class. (B) We generally fail to remember anything that was said. (C) Sharks are necessary in the training of active listeners. (D) Good listening skills are essential in our life. 24.(A) They tolerate distractions.

(B) They often find themselves in hot water. (C) They are generally lazy.

(D) They are critical to family life. 25.(A) By taking notes.

(B) By remembering what was said. (C) By getting up to shut the door. (D) By asking questions. 26.(A) Seas. (B) Sharks. (C) Sponges. (D) Students. Questions 27-3027.

(A) He writes comic stories.

(B) He draws pictures for comic books. (C) He teaches painting in an art school. (D) He compiles comic books with other writers. 28.(A) Give his drawings a more graphic look. (B) Add variations to his works. (C) Employ a chunky brush style. (D) Move along a linear way. 29.(A) They are very popular. (B) They are of the same style. (C) They are fairly eclectic.

(D) They are influenced by other artists. 30.(A) It is a new one with only 2 editors. (B) It takes him on the permanent staff.

(C) It controls the final look of his works. (D) It has a nurturing environment. Part C: Listening and Translation I. Sentence Translation

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentence in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

II. Passage Translation

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you have heard each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening. (1) (2)

SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS

Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions 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

Last month, upon hearing that a neighbor had been burgled, my husband voiced a desire to beef up our home security. I was largely unresponsive. The previous owners of our house installed a burglar alarm system, but we never got it switched on, because, quoting Ed, I apparently care more about the $29 monthly fee than I do about our home security. In the end, I gave in.

The alarm company sent over a sales representative, a well-coiffed professional in a suit and heels. She recommended adding some infrared