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1、1999.9上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试SECTION 1：LISTENING TEST (40 minutes)Part A: Spot DictationDirections: 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 corres

2、ponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will bear the passage only once.As a linguist, my interests lie in the study of sign languages. A typical example of gesticulation is the movement of the head, namely, the Head Nod and the Head Shake. Many people believe that the Head nod is _(1) to

3、 signal YES and that the Head Shake is always used to_ (2) NO. They further believe that these gestures _(3) all over the world. This is close to the truth, but not _(4). In certain parts of the world, there are other, less well-known _(5) that are used to signal YES and NO.In the Head Nod gesture.

4、the head moves vertically _(6) one or more times. This gesture is used by people_ (7) in the world. Whenever it occurs, it is usually_ (8), rarely a no. This action may well be something we are born with, since even _(9) use it.In the Head Shake gesture for _(10),the head moves horizontally _(11). T

5、his is the most common form of _(12), and it covers a wide range of Nos, from “I cannot”and “I will not”to “_(13)” and “I do not know”.Like the Head Nod, the Head Shake is used in the_ (14) by people throughout the world. The origin of the _(15) is believed to come from the action a baby _(16) food

6、or drink. When the parent _(17) the baby to feed, the baby “says” NO by twisting the head first_ (18) and then to the other.In some parts of Europe, however, _(19) from side to side means YES. As you can imagine, this often leads to great _(20)between foreigners.Part B: Listening Comprehension. Stat

7、ementsDirections: 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 which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chose in the corresponding space in

8、your ANSWER BOOKLET.1. A. Call me if you forget my address. B. We can get a gift together downtown. C. When you leave town, Ill go with you. D. If youll phone me when youre in town, we can meet.2. A. You can go to the metropolis after you leave the restaurant. B. You can have a birds-eye view of the

9、 metropolis from the restaurant. C. There are many restaurants on the tops of the buildings in the metropolis D. The nearest restaurant from here is many miles away.3. A. Weve been too busy to write him about our trip. B. He plans to go on a holiday trip for a change. C. We think that hes too busy t

10、o write. D. He didnt want to hear our briefing.4. A. Appointments were canceled yesterday at four, but they will meet tomorrow. B. Where did you get your information about tomorrows appointments? C. Did I tell you that I nearly forgot about tomorrows appointments? D. They canceled appointments for t

11、omorrow without notifying anyone.5. A The spokesperson gave no specific information about the new policies. B. The spokesperson refused to comment on the new governments policies. C. The spokesperson was against the governments new industry policies. D. The spokesperson thought the new policies were

12、 better than the old ones.6. A. Highly motivated students usually do well in the study of a foreign language. B. Learning a foreign language often determines the career of a successful student. C. Successful foreign language learners are always intelligent. D. Determination can sometimes motivate an

13、 intellingent foreign language learner.7. A Like Linda, Peter preferred to be in the country. B. Both Linda and Peter were in favour of the project. C. Unlike Linda, Peter was against the project. D. Peter told Linda that the concert had been cancelled.8. A. My assistant will give you some forms to

14、complete. B. My assistant will schedule todays committee meeting. C. My assistant will ask you what happened at yesterdays meeting. D. My assistant will give you the information you missed.9. A. Please help me finish painting this signpost. B. Ill accept no excuses for absences on next Wednesday. C.

15、 Youll need more than a liter of water. D. Tell me by next Wednesday if youre unable to finish.10. A. Some synthetic materials are uncomfortable to wear. On the other hand, they are easy to take care of. B. Despite the surge of synthetic materials, traditional natural materials can still sell in the

16、 market. C. Some people prefer natural materials because they are cheaper, more comfortable and easierto wash. D. Natural materials such as cotton can sell far better than synthetic ones, although the latter is cheaper and of better quality. Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the tes

17、t, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few 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

18、 write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 111411. A. A family with father, mother and the children. B. A family with a lot of friends dropping in. C. A family with elderly and unmarried relatives. D. A family with in-laws and married

19、siblings.12. A. They dont like people to drop in without a previous invitation. B. They never send an elderly relative to an old persons home. C. They like their home and family better than their gardens and pets. D. They think it the familys duty to look after an elderly parent.13. A. she was an an

20、imal doctor. B. She helped with the housework. C. She was a nurse. D. She worked as the gardener.14. A. Washing up. B. Raising pets. C. Visiting friends. D. Taking care of the elderly.Questions 151815. A. Its art of glassware. B. Its collection of art works. C. Its architectural design. D. Its museu

21、ms and art galleries.16. A. To show that the city is becoming more cosmopolitan. B. To attract more students to enroll in the School of Art. C. To announce the opening of a food festival during the summer tourist season. D. To encourage more foreign investment in the food industry of the city.17. A.

22、 There are many bus lines. B. The underground is artistically decorated. C. The fares are quite cheap. D. There are discounts for off-rush-hours.18. A. Those who are interested in art works. B. Those who want to improve their spoken English. C. Those who enjoy various kinds of food. D. Those who int

23、end to do research in architecture.Questions 192219. A. Policeman and policewoman. B. News correspondents. C. Actor and actress. D. College students.20. A. There was a fierce fight. B. there was a riot. C. There was a car accident. D. There was a big fire.21. A. Someone rang him. B. He found it hims

24、elf. C. The news team informed him. D. He was alerted by the smoke.22. A. Right in the stadium. B. In Danbury. C. In the car park. D. At the womans office.Questions 232623. A. A few inches above the knee. B. A little below the knee. C. Down to the ankle. D. Floorlength.24. A. Boots. B. Sneakers. C.

25、Slippers. D. Leather shoes.25. A. In the early 1900s. B. Around the turn of the century. C. A few years ago. D. Only last year.26. A. Fashions change over time. B. Men are thriftier than women. C. Skirts and shoes are more important than other clothing. D. Some clothing may suit all occasions.Questi

26、ons 273027. A. When he was still at school. B. year after he left college. C. When he visited Indonesia. D. After he made his first film.28. A. Twenty. B. Twenty-three. C. Thirty. D. Thirty-six.29. A. They bought a farm in west England. B. They became actor and actress. C. They worked on their secon

27、d film. D. They saved enough money to buy a house in west England.30. A. Farming. B. Teaching. C. Writing novels. D. Making films.Part C: Listening and Translation. Sentence TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 English sentences. You will hear the sentences only once. Aft

28、er 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)_ .Passage TranslationDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages You will hear the passages only once. After you have heard e

29、ach 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 (50 minutes)Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several q

30、uestions 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 A

31、NWER BOOKLET.Questions 15Many researchers believe that apes can communicate with human beings Investigations made at several laboratories in the United States and elsewhere indicate that chimpanzees and gorillas are capable of understanding language and using linguistic responses at the level of a f

32、our-year-old child. Washoe, an adult chimpanzee who was raised as if she were a deaf child, can translate words she hears into American Sign Language. Kokos 400-pound lowland gorilla, is claimed to have understood a poem written about her. Tests of Kokos auditory comprehension show that she is able

33、to make discriminations between such words as “funny,”, “money,” and “bunny.”The scientists at the forefront of this research admit that their work has been severely criticized. The skeptics in general claim that apes language behavior is merely imitative. For this behavior to be called “language”,

34、it must also be communicative. The proponents of ape language counter that those who deny the validity of this research have never worked with apes. They point out that new fields of investigation always create controversy. They add that subhuman primates have not been taught to speak, however, beca

35、use the outer layer of their brain hemispheres is not sufficiently refined.1. According to the passage, ape language researchers say that apes can_. A. talk to human beings B. think creatively C. write about themselves D. understand some spoken words2. According to the passage, apehuman communicatio

36、n is_. A. observed readily by most scientists B. rejected by all researchers C. tracted skeptically by some scientists D. not questioned by linguists3. In paragraph 2, the word “proponents” refers to_.A. people who believe that apes communicateB. skeptics who have criticized the researchC. designers

37、 that indicate auditory discrimination D. researchers that have learned to communicate with apes4. It may be inferred from the passage that_. A. only gorillas and chimpanzees are primates B. only human beings are primates C. all animals except apes are primates D. both humans and apes are primates5.

38、 Which of the following is the main topic of the passage? A. Research into apes imitative behavior B. Studies of language abilities of humans C. Communicative behavior of subhuman primates D. Uses of American Sign Language in researchQuestions 610Psychologists have found that privately made confiden

39、tial resolutions are rarely followed, whereas a public commitment to achieve some goal, such as losing weight or giving up smoking, is likely to be much more effective. This is because the approval of others for doing something desirable is valued. In contrast, disapproval for failure can lead to fe

40、elings of shame.Advertising agencies have designed studies bearing out the truth of this observation. In this research, a group of strangers was bombarded with information about the qualities of a particular product. They were then asked to either announce out loud or write down privately whether th

41、ey intended to buy the product. It was later discovered that those who publicly declared their intention to buy were considerably more likely to do so than those who affirmed their intentions in private.In another study, an experimenter claiming to represent a local utility company interviewed house

42、 owners telling them he was investigating ways in which energy consumption could be reduced. Half the subjects, randomly selected, were told that if they agreed to conserve energy their names would be mentioned in an article published in the local newspaper; the remaining half were told their names

43、would not be used. All those interviewed agreed to cooperate and signed a form either giving consent for their names to be used or stating that their names would not be used. Later in the year, the amount of gas consumed in each house was recorded. The owners who had agreed to their names being publ

44、ished had used significantly less gas than those who remained anonymous.6. It can be inferred that all of the following help motivate a person to achieve a goal EXCEPT_. A. a desire for approval B. a fear of disapproval C. a fear of failure D. a sense of noncommitment7. Why were advertising agencies

45、 interested in conducting their study?A. They wanted to introduce a new way of promoting products.B. They wanted to demonstrate the quality of their products. C. They wanted to know if people intended to purchase their products. D. They wanted to find the best way to get people to buy their products

46、.8. According to the passage, the anonymous subjects in the energy-consumption experiment_A. didnt cooperate B. didnt sign a formC. didnt want their names published D. didnt use significantly less gas9. How did the experimenter find out the amount of gas the subjects used?A. By recording the amount

47、of gas used B. By stating the amount of gas in the contract C. By publishing the amount of gas consumed in each house D. By giving people a limited amount of gas to use10. This passage supports which of the following conclusions?A. Commitments made in private are more likely to fail.B. Disapproval f

48、or failure makes people less willing to make published in newspapers.C. Intentions affirmed in private are more effective than those published in newspapers.D. Well-informed people are more likely to publicly declare their intentions.Question 1115Air hostesses are always trim, efficient and as spick

49、-and-span as any ship. In fact, if you put them in the water a lot of them look as if they could make a pretty good bow wave. Air hostesses in the more democratic airlines are called air stewardesses, presumably because the stewards would dislike being called “air hosts”. By whatever title they are

50、known, the air hostesses are noted for charm, tact, poise, equilibrium and ability to deal with other peoples babies. In fact, it can be said with truth that the male passenger prefers to see her there standing on the steps to say “Welcome Aboard!”There is, of course, a reason for this. Masculine co

51、nceit being what it is, there is always a secret hope that his out-standing charm and superlative qualities may receive instant recognition from this charming girl. His hope is encouraged by the smile he gets. What a smile is that of the air hostess! It is only when he observes it repeated, to exact

52、ly the same measurements, to every other passenger in the plane that he realizes the smile is part of an air hostesss professional equipment, like a first-aid box.The average life of air hostess is approximately eighteen months. Do not be disturbed by this statement. It is merely her professional “l

53、ife” before she gets sick of the whims and fads of passengers, also the strain of keeping that smile on her face. She then marries one of the air crew, because nothing could be worse than the life she is leading.When you consider that an air hostesss job consists of putting passengers swollen feet a

54、bove their heads, treating nausea, calming neurosis, and placing thousands of stuffed eggs in from of people who do not wish to eat them there seem to be good reasons for her decision.There are not many romances between passengers and air hostesses. This is partly due to lack of privacy and partly t

55、o the infernal noise the engines make. If bent on asking an air hostess to meet him at a certain coffee bar when they reach the other end, this is what a passenger has to expect:AIR HOSTESS: Morerumble, rumble, wah-wah or would you chug-a, chug-a coff de-bump.PASSENGER: I say bump-thump you ar-ra-a ra-a ra at brr-brr-brr?AIR HOSTESS: ha-ra-har-ra-chung-achug.(With the same bright smile she goes off to change a diaper.) This sort of approach is so discouraging that the field i