[真题] 2016年3月中级口译(笔试)真题SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST A: Spot Dictation Directions: 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 corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE.In the summer of 2010, record-high temperatures hit Moscow. At first it was just another__1__but the scorching heat that started in__2__continued through mid-August. Western Russia was__3__in early August that 300 or 400 new fires were starting every day. Millions of acres of forest__4__. So did thousands of homes. Crops withered. Day after day Moscow was bathed in__5__.The elderly and those with impaired respiratory systems__6__. The death rate climbed as heat stress and smoke__7__. The average July temperature in Moscow was a scarcely believable 14 degrees Fahrenheit__8__. Twice during the heat wave, the Moscow temperature__9__Fahrenheit, a level Muscovites had never before__10__. Watching the heat wave play out over a seven-week period on the TV__11__, with the thousands of fires and the smoke everywhere, was like watching __12__that had no end. Russia´s 140 million people were __13__, traumatized by what was happening to them and their country.The most __14__in Russia´s 130 years of record keeping was taking a heavy economic toll. The loss of __15__and the projected cost of their restoration __16__some $300 billion. Thousands of farmers faced bankruptcy. Russia´s __17__shrank from nearly 100 million tons to scarcely 60 million tons as crops withered. Recently the world´s number three wheat exporter, Russia banned grain exports __18__to rein in soaring domestic food prices. Between mid-June and mid-August, the world price of wheat __19__. Prolonged drought and the worst heat wave in Russian history__20__worldwide.[听力原文]In the summer of 2010, record-high temperatures hit Moscow. At first it was just another heat wave , but the scorching heat that started in late June continued through mid-August. Western Russia was so hot and dry in early August that 300 or 400 new fires were starting every day.Millions of acres of forest burned. So did thousands of homes. Crops withered. Day after day Moscow was bathed in seemingly endless smoke . The elderly and those with impaired respiratory systems struggled to breathe. The death rate climbed as heat stress and smoke took their toll. The average July temperature in Moscow was a scarcely believable 14 degrees Fahrenheit above the norm . Twice during the heat wave, the Moscow temperature exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit, a level Muscovites had never before experienced. Watching the heat wave play out over a seven-week period on the TV evening news , with the thousands of fires and the smoke everywhere, was like watching a horror film that had no end. Russia´s 140 million people were in shock , traumatized by what was happening to them and their country.The most intense heat in Russia´s 130 years of record keeping was taking a heavy economic toll. The loss of standing forests and the projected cost of their restoration totaled some $ 300 billion. Thousands of farmers faced bankruptcy. Russia´s grain harvest shrank from nearly 100 million tons to scarcely 60 million tons as crops withered. Recently the world´s number three wheat exporter, Russia banned grain exports in a desperate move to rein in soaring domestic food prices. Between mid-June and mid-August, the world price of wheat climbed 60 percent. Prolonged drought and the worst heat wave in Russian history were boosting food prices worldwide.第1题：参考答案：heat wave详细解答：第2题：参考答案：late June详细解答：第3题：参考答案：so hot and dry详细解答：第4题：参考答案：burned详细解答：第5题：参考答案：seemingly endless smoke 详细解答：第6题：参考答案：struggled to breathe详细解答：第7题：参考答案：took their toll详细解答：第8题：参考答案：above the norm详细解答：第9题：参考答案：exceeded 100 degrees 详细解答：第10题：参考答案：experienced详细解答：第11题：参考答案：evening news详细解答：第12题：参考答案：a movie详细解答：第13题：参考答案：in shock详细解答：第14题：参考答案：intense heat详细解答：第15题：参考答案：standing forests详细解答：第16题：参考答案：totaled详细解答：第17题：参考答案：grain harvest详细解答：第18题：参考答案：in a desperate move 详细解答：第19题：参考答案：climbed 60 percent 详细解答：第20题：参考答案：were boosting food prices详细解答：B: Listening Comprehension Statements Directions: 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 written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.第21题：A.I´m pleased that George came to Italy with us.B.I´m sorry that George didn´t come to Italy with us.C.I don´t think that George will go to Italy with us.D.I hope that George isn´t going to Italy with us.参考答案：B[听力原文]Compared with the other countries we have visited on this trip, Italy is really a charming country to tourists. I wish George had come to Italy with us.第22题：A.Jane will arrive at 8:45.B.Jane will not arrive until 9:15.C.Jane is not going to work.D.Jane usually arrives on time.参考答案：B[听力原文]Although she is supposed to be at work by eight thirty, Jane usually turns up forty-five minutes late. The manager wants to talk to her about that.第23题：A.He lost his voice in arguing for the matter.B.He had no opinion whatever of the matter.C.He had little idea of what the matter was about.D.He had no say whatever in the matter.参考答案：D[听力原文]As a member of the board of the multinational company, he had no voice at all in the matter, though he little realized it.第24题：A.I feel sleepy because of the medicine I´m taking.B.The doctor hasn´t been able to help me.C.The doctor advised me to get more sleep.D.I think I should ask the doctor to give me more medicine.参考答案：A[听力原文]The medicine the doctor gave me seems to have helped, but it ´s making me awfully drowsy when I´m working in the office.第25题：A.I´m satisfied with my current schedule.B.I should design a new work schedule.C.My workload is extremely heavy as it is.D.My work schedule has put me to a lot of trouble.参考答案：C[听力原文]I´ve tried changing my work schedule several times, but in vain. No matter how I changed my schedule, there didn´t seem to be enough time to finish all.第26题：A.You should resist in face of a robber´s threat.B.You must not fight when your life is not threatened.C.The robber will run away when you fight back.D.The robber will threaten your life if you show your weakness.参考答案：B[听力原文]If a robber threatens you at home or on the street, try not to resist unless you feel that your life is in danger and you must fight or run away.第27题：A.Development plans will be reviewed at our next meeting.B.Our next meeting will be scheduled at 10 a. m. May 9.C.Contracts will be crossed off from our next meeting.D.More than two items will be discussed at our next meeting.参考答案：A[听力原文]Our next meeting will be May 10 at 9 a. m. , at which development plans will be examined. Soon after this, contracts will be drawn up.第28题：A.Jack will not make the agreement to share profits.B.Profits from the product will be divided between Susan and Jack.C.It´s difficult for Susan to make an agreement with Jack.D.Susan will not share profits with Jack unless he promotes the product.参考答案：D[听力原文]Susan wants to make an agreement with Jack to share profits from the product if Jack will promote it.第29题：A.Many tourists like the places with the French colonial influence.B.The menu features the Vietnamese and French styles.C.French cuisine is influenced by Vietnamese cuisine.D.Vietnam attracts a lot of French tourists.参考答案：B[听力原文]In those restaurants, many tourists like the menu that blends the cuisine of Vietnam with the French colonial influence.第30题：A.A larger European Union is sure to face more differences.B.The member countries will help the European Union solve differences.C.It is inevitable that the European Union will get bigger.D.The European Union is likely to settle differences if it gets bigger.参考答案：A[听力原文]The bigger the European Union gets, the more inevitable will be differences between the member countries.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.[听力原文]F: Next patient, please! ... Come in.M: Good morning, doctor. Sorry I´m a bit late, but I felt really awful when I got up.F: Don´t worry. It´s Mr. Barnes, isn´t it?M: That´s right.F: Is that B-A-R-N-E-S?M: Yes, it is.F: Right, now what seems to be the trouble?M: Well, I´ve had this awful flu and a terrible cough.F: I see. How long have you been feeling like this?M: Oh, about three or four days, I suppose.F: And have you been taking any medication?M: Just the normal things. Aspirins, lemon and hot drinks, but it hasn ´t done any good.F: Are you a smoker?M: No. I gave up three years ago.F: Have you had a temperature?M: Yes. For the last couple of days or so.F: OK. I´ll just take a look at your chest. Take off your jacket and pullover please. ... Right. Now breathe in ... and out slowly. And again. Good. Once more. That´s it. Put your clothes back on.M: Thank you.F: Well, it looks as if you´ve got a touch of bronchitis. I´ll give you some cough mixture and a prescription for a course of antibiotics as well. Take one capsule every 8 hours for the next five days.M: OK, doctor. What about going to work?F: No. You´ll have to spend a couple of days in bed till it clears up.第31题：A.He arrived too early for the appointment.B.He missed the early bus.C.He went to a wrong address.D.He felt very bad when he got up.参考答案：D[听力原文]What was the trouble with the man?第32题：A.Because he was late for the appointment.B.Because he was going to bother the other speaker.C.Because he wasn´t sure what was wrong with him.D.Because he said something improper.参考答案：A[听力原文]Why did he apologize?第33题：A.A weak heart.B.A headache.C.Pneumonia.D.Bronchitis.参考答案：D[听力原文]What was the man most probably suffering from?第34题：A.Three days.B.Four days.C.Five days.D.Six days.参考答案：C[听力原文]For how long did the doctor suggest the man take antibiotics?[听力原文]The day after Thanksgiving has become America´s wildest shopping day. Closed all day on Thursday, chain stores all across the nation open early on Friday. Some stores open at 12:01 Friday morning, while others open at 4 a. m. Some "sleepyhead" stores, like Target this year, don´t open their doors on Friday until 6 a. m. From Friday to the day before Christmas, this is the season when businesses make as much as 25 percent of their annual revenue. This season puts many businesses "in the black"—that is, into profitability—for the year.Reporters from local TV stations interview people who camp out in front of stores a day or two before the doors open on Friday. These people patiently wait in line to get products that are discounted 50 percent or more."Oh, we have fun," said one camper. "We bring games to play, we watch TV and order lots of pizza, and we meet interesting people. And, most important of all, we save big bucks!" The catch, of course, is that only a very small number of products are available at the largest discounts. Regardless, each store has plenty of other items that are reduced from 10 to 50 percent—saving shoppers from $ 10 to $ 400 per item—to entice Americans to shop.Not all Americans appreciate this frenzy of shopping. William Graham, pastor of the Church of the Risen Jesus, wants to rename Black Friday. "We want to call it Remember Jesus Friday. People should start the season with the right attitude. Christmas time has become a Season of Shopping. We want to make it a Season of Giving. And we don´t mean giving iPods, DVDs, flat screen TVs, and other crap. We mean giving your back, your mind, and your hands. Help an old lady clean up her house. Teach a kid how to read. Visit sick people in the hospital or in nursing homes. Pick up the trash in your neighborhood. Give blood to the Red Cross. Do volunteer work for charities. Celebrate Christmas by remembering Jesus and forgetting Santa Claus. "第35题：A.At 12:01 a.m.B.At 4:00 a. m.C.At 6:00 a.m.D.At 8:00 a. m.参考答案：C[听力原文]What time do some "sleepyhead" stores open their doors on the day after Thanksgiving ?第36题：A.Because they want to get products discounted 50% or more.B.Because they want to camp in front of the store to play games.C.Because they can meet interesting friends there.D.Because they can save more than $ 400.参考答案：A[听力原文]Why do many people wait a day or two outside the store before that Friday?第37题：A.It should be a season of shopping gifts for families and friends.B.It should be a season of giving and taking.C.It should be a season of helping others.D.It should be a season of remembering Santa Claus.参考答案：C[听力原文]What should be Thanksgiving season like according to William Graham?第38题：A.William Graham thinks Christmas season has been commercialized.B.Shoppers may spend as much as $ 400 on Friday after Thanksgiving.C.Discounted items are available in stores during this season.D.Many businesses rely on Black Friday to make more profits.参考答案：B[听力原文]Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the report?[听力原文]George: Hi Jenny. I´m thinking of applying for a job with a multinational company, but I´m worried about having an interview in English. Can you give me any good tips?Jenny: Hmmm. I guess the first thing is to try to make a good impression. We often say, "you never get a second chance to make a first impression". George: That sounds like good advice. But how do I make a good first impression?Jenny: To begin with, you should firmly shake the interviewer´s hand while greeting him or her with a smile. Be sure to keep eye contact, especially when listening to the interviewer.George: Ah, "body language" is really important, isn´t it?Jenny: Yes, it is. The second thing is to have confidence. You get confidence from being prepared. You should learn about the company before the interview and find out what they do, how long they´ve beenin business, and what their business motto is, that kind of thing. You should also anticipate possible questions, and think about how you will answer them.George: Should I memorize my answers beforehand?Jenny: No! That may sound mechanical. You should be natural when you speak. Just think about how you want to answer, and choose the right words. That way, you can use the interviewer´s words in your answer, which shows you´ve been listening. Then you´re sure to make a good impression.George: I never thought about that before. You´re really smart, Jenny! But what should I do if I can´t remember an English word when I´m answering a question?Jenny: In that case, you have to paraphrase. In other words, you have to explain what you want to say. For example, if you forget the word "manufacturing", you can say "making a product" instead.George: That´s very helpful, Jenny. Thanks so much. Ah, one more thing. Should I ask about the salary during the interview?Jenny: No, either let them bring up the topic of money, or else wait for a second interview. If you prepare well, make a good first impression, have confidence, and use English naturally, you´re almost certain to be interviewed again. Good luck!第39题：A.Because he plans to work for a national company.B.Because he wants Jenny to give him some advice.C.Because Jenny speaks good English.D.Because Jenny often attends interviews in English.参考答案：B[听力原文]Why does George want to talk to Jenny?第40题：A.Shaking hands firmly with interviewers.B.Smiling while greeting the interviewer.C.Keeping eye contact during the interview.D.Memorizing answers beforehand.参考答案：D[听力原文]Which of the following will not make a good impression on the interviewee?第41题：A.Prepare a quick speech to show your confidence.B.Find out as much as possible about the company.C.Guess the interviewer´s questions and memorize your answers.e some appropriate body language.参考答案：B[听力原文]What preparations should be made before the interview according to Jenny?第42题：A.Asking about the salary.B.Trying to be confident.ing interviewer´s words when answering questions.D.Paraphrasing some words to explain what you want to say.参考答案：A[听力原文]What behavior is considered inappropriate for the interview?[听力原文]When you stop and think about your high school or college you have graduated from, were your experiences more positive or negative? Do your feelings of success or failure in that school have anything to do with whether or not your school was single-sex or coeducational? Today, more and more Americans are electing to send their children to single-sex schools because they feel both boys and girls blossom when they study in the company of students of the same sex. They tend to achieve more.For years, only parents who could afford to send their children to private schools, or who had strong religious or cultural reasons, chose single-sex education for their children. For example, Catholic families often sent their children to church schools. Since U. S. public schools are, by law, coeducational and free, single-sex schooling was out of reach for most American families. Today, however, along with costly private schools, public schools are experimenting with the idea of separating the sexes. However, because public schools are not allowed to discriminate on the basis of sex, they have been denied federal support.Girls may be the ones who benefit most from single-sex schooling. Studies have shown that many girls get disappointed in coed classrooms because teachers sometimes pay more attention to boys. Girls´ positive, enthusiastic attitude toward their studies tends to disappear as they begin to feel less successful. They start to watch their male peers outperform them in math and science. As boys begin to gain confidence, girls start to lose it. Moreover, adolescence is such a fragile time for girls. As they experience adolescent changes, some girls become depressed, develop an addiction, or suffer from an obsession with weight.第43题：A.Single-sex schools.B.Co-educational schools.C.Public schools.D.Famous schools.参考答案：A[听力原文]To what kind of school do more and more American parents choose to send their children?第44题：A.They will be banned from enrollment.B.They will risk losing students.C.They will be denied federal support.D.They will rank low among schools.参考答案：C[听力原文]What will happen to public schools if they experiment with the idea of separating the sexes?第45题：A.Sometimes teachers pay more attention to boys.B.Male students outperform them in math and science.C.Girls start to lose confidence when boys begin to gain it.D.Boys make trouble for them and put them in a fragile condition.参考答案：D[听力原文]What is NOT a disadvantage for girls in co-educational schooling?第46题：A.Romance.B.Depression.C.Addiction.D.Weight obsession.参考答案：A[听力原文]Which of the following is NOT mentioned as adolescent changes that girl students experience?[听力原文]Alex: I think I really need to move, Linda. This apartment is too noisy and too dark. There are so many cars going by, but no sun comes through the windows. Do you think it would be easy for me to find a better apartment?Linda: Sure. There are lots of apartments available at this time of year. Which part of the city would you like to live in?Alex: I´d like to stay on the west side, near our university, but I´dalso like an apartment near the subway.Linda: Maybe you should consider the Park area. It´s a very convenient location.Alex: Yeah, it sounds good. It´s also near the shopping mall and not far from the airport.Linda: Next you have to think about rent. What price range are you thinking about?Alex: Well, I really can´t pay around 4,500 RMB a month, but I´d like to pay 3,000 if possible.Linda: I think 3,000 is possible if you have a roommate. You could share an apartment with a college student, or maybe a young clerk. Alex: That might be interesting, but I really like my privacy. I need to study Chinese in a quiet place and also sleep in peace every night. Linda: Maybe it´s best for you to pay a little bit more for your own apartment. So, the next step is to decide what kind of apartment you want—how many rooms, what kind of furnishings, stuff like that. Alex: I don´t need any special furnishings, but I certainly want a southern exposure. I like to have a bright, sunny room. One bedroom and one living room is enough, but I really want to have a balcony. Linda: Maybe we´ll get lucky and find something bigger but not expensive. Let´s wait and see.Alex: Okay, now that I know what I want, what do I have to do to actually find an apartment?Linda: I´ll look through some advertisements and make some phone calls. Then we can go check out the ones that sound good.第47题：A.The present apartment is noisy.B.The present apartment is not bright.C.The present apartment is far from the university.D.The present apartment gets no sunshine.参考答案：C[听力原文]Which of the following is NOT a reason for Alex to look fora new apartment?第48题：A.Furnishings.B.Surrounding.C.Exposure.D.Location.参考答案：A[听力原文]For a new apartment, which is not important to Alex?第49题：A.2,500 RMBB.3,000 RMBC.4,500 RMBD.5,000 RMB参考答案：B[听力原文]What is the highest rent Alex can possibly afford to pay?第50题：A.Find a small apartment.B.Find a one-bedroom apartment.C.Find an apartment with special furnishings.D.Find a young person to share an apartment.参考答案：D[听力原文]What suggestion does Linda offer to help Alex save money?C: Listening Translation Sectence Translation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 sentences 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.第51题：______参考答案：当你购买的东西送到家时应当检查一下，如果发现问题与商家联系，你有权利要求调换或者退款。