2013年9月年上海中级口译第一阶段笔试真题.docx

20XX年9月年上海中级口译第一阶段笔试真题SEC110N 1: LISTENING TEST (45 minutes)Part A: Spot DictationDirection: 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 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.Next, let s talk about earthquakes on our Planet. Some countries have large numbers of earthquakes. Japan is one of them. Others do not have many; for example, there are few earthquakes (1). There is often a great noise during an earthquake. The ground vibrates. Houses (2). Trains nm off the lines. Sometimes there is (3) of human lives.Earthquakes often happen near volcanoes, but this is (4). The centers of some earthquakesare (5). The bottom of the sea suddenly moves. The powerful forces (6) break the rocks. The coast is shaken and great waves appear. These waves, alsoknown as seismic waves or tsunamis, can (7) and rush over the land when they reach it.They are (8) to break down houses and other buildings.Very often fires followed the most serious earthquakes. In (9), the great earthquakeat San Francisco broke the gas-pipes. The gas (10), and soon large numbers of fires wereburning in the city. The water-pipes were also (11) so it was not possible to put the fires out (12). The Tokyo earthquake of 1923 happened just before noon. People were (13) on their fires at that time. When the ground shook, the fires shook too, (14) were thrownon the different parts of the houses, some of which were made of wood. Soon (15) fireswere burning in the city.What kind of building (16) in an earthquake? A building with concrete walls is perhapsthe best. (17) will make it even stronger. The frame holds the different parts together,and the walls (18). There is less chance of fire because concrete and steel do not burn.Over the years (19) the results of the earthquake in different part of the world, and (20) that this kind of building is the safest.Part B: Listening Comprehension1. StatementDirections: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spokenONLY ONCE. Nowlisten carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard.(A) George now works with his brother.(B) George wants to invite his brother to dinner.(C) George is now a salesman.(D) George is the sales manager.2.3.(A) I should go to the store more often.(B) I m afraid I might lose my job.(C) I care very little about the news.(D) I don t like the store job.(A) Gary expects to work hard to finish his report.9.\17 \17 \17 \)z ) \)/ \)/ \7 \)z \7 \7 \JZ \7 \)/ \7 \7 \JZ \17 \7 \J/ \7 \7 \7 \7 \17 \17 \7 BCDAWCDABCDABCDABCDABCDABCD /(\ 7(\ z(\ z/l\ /(\ 7(\ z(\ z(\ //k /(\ /(\ z(\ z(\ z(\ z(\ 7(\ z(\ 7(\ z(\ 7(\ z(\ z(\ z(\ z(\ 7(\ zl\Gary is planning a party for this week.Gary will finish his report before the party.Gary plans to start working next week.Our first supply will induce our customers to place more regular orders in the future. Our customers have placed more orders, pleased with the first supply of your company. We can establish normal business relationships, although this is only the beginning. We could make more money, as there would be more first supplies from your company. I d better return the books this week.I can keep the books for another week.Books may be checked out for two weeks at a time.The library is increasing fines to raise money for books.May is a time for American students to enjoy sunshine and fine weatherMay is a time for American students to learn more about gardening.Each year in May American students would take part in outdoor activities.Each year in May American students wou1d sit for their final exams.Only a few of the many movies produced in China can make big profitsOne third of the movies produced in China are exported overseas.China ranks the third in profit-making for movies produced.Few people are capable of writing reviews about the movies produced in China.1 don t Like the questions about the projectI don t think this project is workable.I believe we should make them work hard[am sure we have enough time for the projectThere is an agreement for a ban to be accepted on whale hunting.People in rich countries should refuse to buy whale products.There is a lack of international cooperation in protecting whales. People interested in whale hunting should be properly trained.10. (A) New York City has undergone great changes and caught the attention of the world since 1950.(B) In 20XX, New York City is still the largest city with a population of over 10 million.(C) The number of the cities with populations of over 10 million will be 60 by the year 20XX(D) The world has wit。