英语中级口译全真模拟Authentic Interpreting ExercisesPassage 1It is indeed my pleasure and privilege to have received your gracious invitation to visit your company and to tour around Shanghai and the whole country. // I had a dream that someday I would visit China and work in the beautiful city of Shanghai for a while, and I’m very grateful that you have made my dream come true. // I’m so happy to have the opportunity to work with a group of distinguished people in China’s computer software industry. // I’m looking forward, in the next few days, to meeting my Chinese colleagues and touring around your company properties.//Passage 2I have been thinking about something lately and I’d like to share with you my thoughts. // In the west, everybody is talking about going to the East and making an investment. // China’s rise as one of the strongest economic powers in the Asian-Pacific Region has attracted a growing number of business and financial giants in the world to invest in China. // Shanghai, as China’s biggest city and financial center, is among the best choices of their investment destinations.//Passage 3罗伯茨先生，我谨代表公司全体同仁，并以我个人的名义欢迎您来沪工作并成为我们公司的一员。
这是我们的荣幸和骄傲。
// 听到您对此次来沪短期工作有如此高的寄托，我们深受感动。
// 考虑到您工作、生活的方便与舒适，我们打算安排您居住在公司招待所下榻。
// 我们将尽力使您在沪期间过得舒适、愉快、有价值、有意义。
//Passage 4海外人士在上海及其周边地区的投资继续呈明显上升趋势。
// 出现这一高涨不止的投资热有多种缘由。
// 中国是世界上经济增长最快的国家之一；中国政府和地方政府高度重视对外全面开放，尽可能吸引外资。
// 另外，许多海外团体与个人投资者认为在中国直接投资比同中国公司做生意更有利可图。
因为外国直接在华投资可以在最大程度上发挥有关双方的优势。
//Passage 5中国幅员辽阔，自然资源丰实，廉价劳动力充裕，税收低，消费者市场不断增长，基础设施不断改善。
// 另外，中国还有稳定的社会政治环境以及诱人的投资政策。
// 所有这一切对拥有充足奖金、先进技术和管理知识的外国投资者来说都极具吸引力。
// 事实上，同与中国公司做生意相比，在华直接投资的经济回报率更高。
//Passage 6浦东开放的十年中一直是外商投资的热点。
// 来自发达国家的企业家以多种方式投资浦东：合资、独资、合作，获得了巨大成功。
// 但也有许多在中国内地和其它沿海城市进行投资而获得成功的例子。
// 在当今的中国，很难说哪一个地方为最佳，也许应该说在某一时期的某一地点投资会比较好。
//Passage 7I would like to discuss with you the possibilities of establishing a joint venture with your company to manufacture cordless phones and mobile phones.// The whole idea of my investment proposal is the direct result of your wonderful lecture.// Your answers were direct and honest. And your explanations were sincere and persuasive.// I really can’t wait to get on China’s economic express train and share your economic gains.//Passage 8I did a lot of research in the market of telecommunication equipment lately.// There’s a potential market for cordless and mobile phones in China and the world as a whole.// Initially, I would like to embark on this joint venture business at a moderate rate and a safe scale.// My suggestion for the amount of total capital investment is in the vicinity of eight million US dollars, a lucky number in China.//Passage 9My contribution, I mean my share of investment in this joint venture is 50% of the total, including the cost of all the imported equipment.// I accept your proposal and we will be responsible for our international marketing of two-thirds of our manufactured goods.// As to the term of our partnership, I suggest that we start with a 15-year term and extend the contract later if both parties wish to continue the partnership.// May I also suggest that we set up a board of directors for the management of the company and share rights and obligations as equal partners?//Passage 10我对你这个5：5对半开的合伙投资比例感到满意。
这就是说，我们在经营管理和利润分配上也保持一种5：5对半开的权益关系。
// 但就产品的营销而言，我们只能保证无绳电话50%的国内营销，这是因为无绳电话在中国有很大的需求量，移动电话则不断。
// 鉴于此，我能否建议贵方负责向海外推销65%以上的移动电话？// 我想这样可以增加我们的外汇储备，满足贵方对外汇的需求。
毕竟人民币目前还不能自由兑换。
//Passage 11人们说：“美国是一个由汽车驱动的国家，美国人是一个生活在轮子上的民族”，这绝非（in no way）是一种夸张，它道出了美国人生活方式的某些方面。
// 在美国，无论你在哪里，都会看到免下车银行、多下车饭店，甚至是免下车电影。
// 这是为了迎合美国人喜欢不下车就能办事情的心态。
// 美国公路网发达，人均车辆占有率居世界首位，出现这一现象实属必然。
//Passage 12与中国的情况一样，在美国某些道路上开车，司机必须将自己的行车速度控制在标牌规定的限速内。
// 在大多数州，高速公路上的限速是一小时55英里，折合88公里。
// 在某些路段上，比如地方高速或州际高速，还规定最低时速40英里，约合65公里。
// 因此，外州来的驾车者应特别注意了解当地的交通法规，这方面的信息可在跨越某州州界时该州所设的信息中心获得。
//Passage 13The U.S. has the most developed car rental industry in the world.// The two largest American car rental companies, Hertz and Avis, have offices all over the U.S., with counters at most airports and in many international cities.// There are many other national car rental companies that you can find at airports, such as Thrifty, National, Badger or Dollar.// They have offices in other countries, too, so you may reserve a car through your travel agent in your own country.//Passage 14To rent a car in the U.S., one has to have a major credit card, such as Master Card, Visa, or American Express.// Without a credit card, he has to pay a high deposit on the car.// If he does not want to spend much money, he can rent a used car from a used car rental company, such as Rent-A-Junker and Ugly Duckling.// Their rates are often lower and they don’t always demand a credit car. Sometimes, with their special offers, as it were, the total cost of renting a car is even lower.//Passage 15在美国，若是没有轿车，那么去其它城市还有三种方式：// 你可以乘坐全国客运铁路系统Amtrak，或坐长途汽车，当然还可以乘飞机。