1、翻译二级笔译综合能力-18 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Section 1 Vocabulary(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、Part 1 Vocabulary Se(总题数：20，分数：20.00)1.The membership card entitled him _ certain privileges in the club.（分数：1.00）A.onB.inC.atD.to2.For the success of the project, the company should _ the most of the opportunities at ha
2、nd.（分数：1.00）A.obtainB.graspC.catchD.make3.We should always bear in mind that _ decisions often result in serious consequences.（分数：1.00）A.urgentB.instantC.promptD.hasty4.The scheme was _ when it was discovered it would be very costly.（分数：1.00）A.resignedB.surrenderedC.releasedD.abandoned5.Animals that
3、 could not _ themselves to the changed environment perished and those that could survived.（分数：1.00）A.changeB.adaptC.modifyD.conform6.The fact that the management is trying to reach agreement _ five separate unions has led to long negotiations.（分数：1.00）A.overB.uponC.inD.with7.Although I spoke to her
4、about the matter several times, she took little _ of what I said.（分数：1.00）A.remarkB.warningC.noticeD.attention8.Twelve is to three _ four is to one.（分数：1.00）A.whatB.asC.thatD.like9.Failure to follow the club rules _ him from the volleyball team.（分数：1.00）A.disfavouredB.dispelledC.disqualifiedD.dismis
5、sed10.Things went well for her during her early life but in her middle age her _ seemed to change.（分数：1.00）A.affairB.luckC.eventD.chance11.The scientists have absolute freedom as to what research they think it best to _.（分数：1.00）A.engageB.devoteC.seekD.pursue12.She refused to _ the door key to the l
6、andlady until she got back her deposit.（分数：1.00）A.hand inB.hand outC.hand downD.hand over13.The discovery of new oil-fields in various parts of the country filled the government with _ hope.（分数：1.00）A.eternalB.infiniteC.ceaselessD.everlasting14.At first the company refused to purchase the equipment,
7、 but this decision was _ revised.（分数：1.00）A.subsequentlyB.successivelyC.predominantlyD.preliminarily15.More often than not, it is difficult to _ the exact meaning of a Chinese idiom in English.（分数：1.00）A.exchangeB.transferC.conveyD.convert16.The local police are authorized to _ anyones movements as
8、they think fit.（分数：1.00）A.pauseB.haltC.repelD.keep17.Obviously, the Chairmans remarks at the conference were _ and not planned.（分数：1.00）A.substantialB.spontaneousC.simultaneousD.synthetic18.Have you ever received _ of what has happened to her?（分数：1.00）A.the wordB.wordsC.wordD.the words19.Yesterday m
9、y aunt bought some new _ for her flat at the seaside.（分数：1.00）A.furnitureB.furnituresC.possessionD.possessions20.The Olympic Games _ in 776 B.C. in Olympia, a small town in Greece.（分数：1.00）A.originatedB.stemmedC.derivedD.descended三、Part 2 Vocabulary Re(总题数：20，分数：20.00)21.Initially his book did not r
10、eceive much attention, but two weeks after the critics review appeared in the newspapers, it climbed to the best sellers list.（分数：1.00）A.At firstB.First of allC.At first sightD.From the first22.If you can convince the interviewer of your special qualifications, your chance of being accepted will be
11、greatly enhanced.（分数：1.00）A.appreciatedB.encouragedC.frustratedD.increased23.The incidence of this disease has been greatly reduced thanks to our health care program.（分数：1.00）A.seriousnessB.frequency of occurrenceC.mortalityD.cure rate24.Growing economic problems were highlighted by a slowdown in oi
12、l output.（分数：1.00）A.accounted forB.worked outC.made prominentD.taken for granted25.Because alcohol is a solvent, it is a component of many liquid medicines.（分数：1.00）A.basic ingredient in making medicinesB.combination of things of different qualitiesC.one of the parts that make up a wholeD.substance
13、that helps to cure certain diseases26.Mary is by no means learned; nor is she good at any practical trade. The only asset she possesses is her beauty.（分数：1.00）A.something valuableB.temptationC.something pleasing to the eyeD.womanly virtue27.Obviously these are all factors affecting smooth operation,
14、 but the underlying problem is still to be identified.（分数：1.00）A.operationalB.fundamentalC.operatingD.underneath28.Since the energy crisis, these big cars have become a real liability. They cost too much to run.（分数：1.00）A.lack of reliabilityB.substituteC.costly means of transportD.disadvantage29.A t
15、rip to the Antarctic is reasonably safe if you take the necessary precautions.（分数：1.00）A.within reasonB.ratherC.beyond doubtD.doubly30.This exquisite violin was with superb workmanship.（分数：1.00）A.rather strangeB.pretty cheapC.utterly worthlessD.very lovely31.The population in last area was growing r
16、apidly. Needless to say, the housing problem there cried out for immediate solution.（分数：1.00）A.tried hard to findB.called loudlyC.needed very muchD.asked earnestly for32.Many workers felt that they were victimized by automation.（分数：1.00）A.make to work hardB.replacedC.caused to sufferD.relieved33.The
17、 critics assessment of the book is that it is beautifully written.（分数：1.00）A.comprehensionB.recommendationC.admirationD.judgment34.How to evaluate the performance of students is still a problem that troubles many professors.（分数：1.00）A.examine and judgeB.assist inC.enhanceD.account for35.The emperor
18、turned to alchemy to ensure immortality, but contrary to his wishes, the wrong chemistry shortened his life.（分数：1.00）A.good fortuneB.quick recovery from his illnessC.never-ending lifeD.everlasting peace36.I was most favorably struck by the assurance with which the boy answered all my questions.（分数：1
19、.00）A.insuranceB.confidenceC.reluctanceD.independence37.The committee reported its findings after a thorough investigation.（分数：1.00）A.things that are foundB.decisionsC.results of an enquiryD.files38.The foreign minister would reveal nothing about his recent tour of the Middle East beyond what had al
20、ready been announced at the press conference.（分数：1.00）A.as forB.in addition toC.along withD.in relation to39.With his blows knitted, the doctor contemplated the difficult operation he had to perform.（分数：1.00）A.succeeded inB.decided againstC.went on withD.thought deeply about40.Mr. Dane went through
21、his daughters essay carefully, to eliminate slang words from it.（分数：1.00）A.reduceB.exchangedC.removeD.exhibit四、Part 3 Error Correct(总题数：20，分数：20.00)41.Having finished lunch, the case was discussed.（分数：1.00）A.they discussed the caseB.they had discussed the caseC.the case was discussedD.the case had b
22、een discussed42.The earliest form of artificial lighting was fire, which also provided warm and protection.（分数：1.00）A.hotB.sunshineC.warmthD.safe43.All mammals have hair, but not always evident.（分数：1.00）A.but it is notB.but it isC.but they are notD.but they are44.I suppose the party ended in a frien
23、dly atmosphere, isnt it?（分数：1.00）A.dont IB.do IC.did itD.didnt it45.Your personal information is everywhereprocessed and manipulated, stored and sold. But few people really know what is going on and how extensive this vacation has grown.（分数：1.00）A.vocationB.industryC.professionD.occupation46.Furnitu
24、re makers use glue to hold joints together and sometimes to reinforce it.（分数：1.00）A.itsB.fastC.hardD.them47.The eastern bluebird is considered the most attractive bird native of North America by many bird-watchers.（分数：1.00）A.nativeB.native withC.native byD.native to48.Had I run out of gas, I ought t
25、o have called the garage.（分数：1.00）A.hadB.would have.C.wouldD.should have49.More and more vehicles using cheap fuel, declared scientists at the conference, have left Bangkoks children with body lead levels the world highest.（分数：1.00）A.in the world highestB.in the worlds highestC.among the worlds high
26、estD.among the highest of world50.Machines that use hydraulic pressure including elevators, dentist chairs, and automobile brakes.（分数：1.00）A.excludeB.excludingC.includeD.are included51.The hard, out surface of the tooth is called enamel.（分数：1.00）A.outsideB.appearanceC.outerD.hiding52.When be was tol
27、d that be scored 58 in the final examination, he was in a comfort of remorse.（分数：1.00）A.a distressB.a sufferingC.an agonyD.a misery53.A professor of economic and history at Atlanta University, WEBDu Bois, promoted full racial equality.（分数：1.00）A.economyB.economicsC.economicalD.economic54.Evidence ca
28、me up which specific speech sounds are recognized by babies as young as 6 months old.（分数：1.00）A.whoseB.whatC.thatD.with55.Not much people realize that apples have been cultivated for over 3, 000 years.（分数：1.00）A.Not manyB.Not enoughC.Without manyD.No many56.I regret to have not paid more attention t
29、o our English lessons at school.（分数：1.00）A.not payingB.not having paidC.have not paidD.not to have paid57.When he fails his final examination, he is sure of a university place.（分数：1.00）A.IfB.In caseC.Even whenD.Even if58.The first recorded use of natural gas to light street lamps it was in the town
30、of Frederick, New York, in 1825.（分数：1.00）A.wasB.isC.it isD.were59.All living creatures pass on inherited traits from one generation to other.（分数：1.00）A.the otherB.anotherC.othersD.other one60.The advocatesmainly family therapy doctorsare applying a new approach to everything from marriage conflict t
31、o psychosis.（分数：1.00）A.marginB.marineC.maritalD.martial五、Section 2 Reading Co(总题数：3，分数：30.00)As with any work of art, the merit of Chapman Kelleys “Wildflower Works I“ was in the eye of the beholder.Kelley, who normally works with paint and canvas, considered the twin oval gardens planted in 1984 at
32、 Daley Bicentennial Park his most important piece.The Chicago Park District considered it a patch of raggedy vegetation on public property that could be dug up and replanted at will like the flower boxes along Michigan Avenue. And thats what happened in June 2004, when the district decided to create
33、 a more orderly vista for pedestrians crossing from Millennium Park via the new Frank Gehry footbridge.If youre looking for evidence that the rubes who run the Park District dont know art when they see it, all you have to do is visit whats left of Kelleys masterpiece. The exuberant 1.5-acre tangle o
34、f leggy wildflowers is now confined to a tidy rectangle, restrained on all sides by a knee-high hedge and surrounded by a closely cropped lawn. White hydrangeas and pink shrub roses complete the look. We dont know whos responsible for the redesign, but Well bet the carpet in his home doesnt go with
35、the furniture.Still, youd think the Park District Was within its rights to plow under the prairie. Wrong. Kelley just won at lawsuit in which he argued that the garden was public are and therefore protected by the federal Visual Artists Rights Act. Under that law, the district should have given him
36、90 days notice that it intended to mess with his artwork instead of rushing headlong into the demolition, a la Meigs Field. That way Kelley could have mounted a legal challenge, or at least removed the plants.Park District officials said they never considered the garden a work of art, even though it
37、 was installed by an established artist and not, say, Joes Sod and Landscaping. We can understand their confusion. Just recently, we figured out that the caged greenery directly south of Pritzker Pavilion is supposed to be an architectural statement and not a Christmas tree lot.All thats left is for
38、 the district to compensate Kelley for his loss. Whatever price the parties settle on, lets hope the agreement also provides for the removal of the rest of “Wildflower Works I. “ If it wast an eyesore beforeand plenty of people thought it was. it sure is now.（分数：10.00）(1).It is implied in the first
39、Paragraph that the public _.（分数：1.00）A.paid little attention to “Wildflower Works I“B.appreciated the value of “Wildflower Works I“C.tolerated the ugliness of “Wildflower Works I“D.had their own views on “Wildflower Works I“(2).The word “beholder“ underlined in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _
40、.（分数：1.00）A.audienceB.witnessC.observerD.holder(3).The boldfaced word “rubes“ in Paragraph 4 most likely means _.（分数：1.00）A.expertsB.laymenC.foolsD.artists(4).According to the passage, the one who redesigned the Park must _.（分数：1.00）A.know Kelleys work wellB.have a terrible taste in artC.like conven
41、tional layoutsD.always put the publics need first(5).The word “confined“ underlined in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _.（分数：1.00）A.restrictB.defineC.preventD.deprive(6).Which of the following was NOT true about “Wildflower Works I“ ?（分数：1.00）A.It was designed by the famous artist Chapman Kelle
42、y.B.There are two oval gardens at Daley Bicentennial Park.C.The public voted for demolishing the gardens.D.The Chicago Park District did not deem it a piece of art.(7).The word “mess with“ underlined in Paragraph 5 most likely means _.（分数：1.00）A.disturbB.confuseC.mess upD.muddle(8).Why did Kelley wi
43、n the lawsuit?（分数：1.00）A.Kelley had a very capable lawyer.B.The Park District had no right to demolish it.C.The Park District should take the publics opinion first.D.The Park District should have informed Kelley of the demolition.(9).The word “compensate“ underlined in Paragraph 7 most likely means
44、_.（分数：1.00）A.make up forB.rewardC.payD.punish(10).Whats the authors attitude towards the present “Wildflower Works I“?（分数：1.00）A.He takes a neutral position.B.He believes in the long arm of the law.C.He regards it a masterpiece of public art.D.He is in favor of demolishing the ugly garden.For some p
45、eople, the light of human attention has an unbearable brilliance. Like ivy along the dim edge of a garden, they prefer the social shadows, shunning parties, publicity and fame of any sort. Then there are the flowers of the human arboretum. For them, being in the view of others seems necessary for li
46、fe itself. From Hollywood to fabricated prime-time reality, this spotlight-dependent species is thriving.But what about the individuals who crave attention for more desperate reasons? Those who resort to unusual ways to get it? Lately, it seems, a dark bloom of these characters has emerged. For moti
47、ves known only to themselves, they have won notoriety by drawing on an almost sacred well of social status: victim hood.In early April, US national news outlets tracked the disappearance of Audrey Seiler, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Police and hundreds of concerned citizen
48、s searched for four days before Seiler was discovered. Seiler said she was kidnapped. Within hours, however, her story fell apart. Police announced that her abduction had been a hoax. Why would a popular student make herself disappear? Her motive remains a mystery, but perhaps it had something to do
49、 with the search parties and the news bulletins that surrounded her.Sympathy is a powerful sentiment that can connect complete strangers. But if its used to manipulate, the backlash can be much more intense.In February, a Waterbury, Connecticut, man was arrested as a result of exploiting sympathy. Edward Valentin told reporters that he had received word that his wife, serving in Iraq, had been killed in an explosion. Pol
