上海市2007年9月中级口译试题(1)

2002年9月中级口译试题 上海市英语中级口译资格证书第一阶段考试2002年9月
(Test Book)

SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST
(40 MINUTES)

Part A: Spot Dictation
Direction: 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.

As long as we are in a relationship, there is the potential for lasting happiness as well as for serious conflict. This applies at work, _________(1), and at home. The simple fact is that relationships are not always _________(2) sailing. Conflict can lead to anger, hostility, and further conflicts. On the other hand, it can be used as _________(3) for solving problems.
For example, you can handle conflict by _________(4) that the problem exists, smoothing it over, or trying to overpower the other person. These, of course, will _________(5) win or lose situations. But when you resolve conflict through collaboration and compromise, you can achieve _________(6) situations. In today’s lecture, I shall outline a few steps on _________(7) transform a conflict into a solution in which both parties win.
First _________(8). Explain the problem to the other party. You should _________(9) the conflict. It’s hard to fix something before _________(10) on what is broken.
Second, understand all points of view. Set aside your own opinions for a moment and _________(11) to understand the other points of view. When people feel that they have been heard, they’re often more _________(12).
Third, brainstorm solutions. Dream up as many solutions as you can and _________(13) them one by one. This step will require _________(14). Talk about which solutions will work and _________(15) they will be to implement. Your solutions need to be acceptable by both parties, so you should be prepared to _________(16). Later, you’ll need to review the _________(17) of the accepted solution. If it _________(18), be open to making changes or _________(19)to bring about a new solution.
Finally, implement.
  共11 1      ointment to see the personnel manager last Tuesday.
(B) Mary has been applying for a job and is going to see the personnel manager next week.
(C) Mary is shortsighted and cannot see that personnel manager in the next office.
(D) Mary didn’t get that job since she was rude to the personnel manager on Tuesday.

7. (A) The supermarket will be finished in sixty days.
(B) It took us more than sixty days to finish building the supermarket.
(C) The supermarket should have been finished sixty days ago.
(D) The supermarket had been built sixty days earlier.

8. (A) Her attendance record was severely damaged.
(B) Her attendance record was never perfect.
(C) She had once assisted in keeping the attendance record.
(D) She had kept a near-perfect attendance record.

9. (A) He didn’t know what would happen if he made the suggestion.
(B) He didn’t feel nervous after he had put forward the suggestion.
(C) He realized that the committee members would not adopt his suggestion.
(D) He considered it important to talk to the committee members first.

10. (A) The Expo will be open the day after tomorrow.
(B) The Expo is rescheduled to open on Friday.
(C) The Expo’s opening is delayed until tomorrow.
(D) The Expo is not likely to open on Friday.

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 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 write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

Questions 11-14
11. (A) Mr. Powell telephoned.
(B) The woman dated Mr. Powell.
(C) Someone came to see him.
(D) There was a traffic jam.

12. (A) Because she hasn’t recorded the phone message.
(B) Because she hasn’t let Mr. Powell in.
(C) Because she hasn’t invited him to lunch.
(D) Because she hasn’t phoned him.

13. (A) Mr. Powell’s name card.
(B) The restaurant’s phone
  共11      number.
(C) Some money to make a phone call.
(D) The name of a well-known department store.

14. (A) The woman was not careful about the man’s name card.
(B) The man was expecting someone for something urgent.
(C) The man was not available when Mr. Powell came in.
(D) The woman accepted the man’s apology for his mistake.

Questions 15-18
15. (A) In 1961.
(B) In 1963.
(C) In 1970.
(D) In 1971.

16. (A) Learning materials.
(B) Laboratory facilities.
(C) Summer courses.
(D) Party invitations.

17. (A) Some laboratory tests can be done at home.
(B) All the college courses are available.
(C) Registrations are all the year round.
(D) Invitations to parties are free to all the students.

18. (A) Part-time students may get cheaper snacks.
(B) Students are able to get