1、上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试模拟 42 及答案解析(总分：250.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、SECTION 1: LISTENING(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、A: Spot Dictation(总题数：1，分数：30.00)The term home schooling or home tuition, as it is called in England, means educating children at home or in places other than a 1 such as a public or private school. There are many r
2、easons why parents choose home schooling for their children. Some parents are 2 the quality of education in public schools. Others do not want their children to have to worry about 3 , or social pressure from friends. These parents fear this type of pressure will lead to 4 such as smoking, drinking
3、alcohol and taking drugs. 5 from other students is another concern. In 1996, it was estimated that between 120,000 and 6 children are being home schooled in the U.S. Professor Jane describes parents who teach their children at home as either ideologues or pedagogues. Ideologues tend to view home sch
4、ool as opportunities to 7 using pre-determined curricula, textbooks and 8 . Pedagogues tend to place the learner central to everything else that transpires in the home. Whatever the forms, there are however some basic keys to creating a successful environment for home schooling: Provide an opportuni
5、ty for children to 9 other children close to their age. With today“s technology, 10 as many types of instruction methods as possible. These methods may include 11 , interactive satellite broadcasts or electronic networks among schools. By then, the teacher will 12 as adviser, instead of imparting kn
6、owledge, they would (13) the available information. The basic skills such as reading, writing and mathematics should not be overlooked. These may be 13 when possible. Many of these students will at some point enter the public system. It is 14 , to remain at or above the grade level of their peers so
7、 that they will not be 15 . The debate over home schooling versus public schooling is still prevailing and many questions have 16 . Will this marginal model of schooling replace traditional schools and 17 ? How are home schoolers assessed? Are home schooling children 18 the social benefits of being
8、in a large classroom? As with any debatable issue, the answers to these questions are neither 19 . （分数：30.00）三、B: Listening Compreh(总题数：0，分数：0.00)四、Statements(总题数：2，分数：10.00)（分数：5.00）A.What I longed for was to be a leader.B.I didn“t know if I was suitable to be a leader.C.To get into business appeal
9、ed to me.D.What truely interested me was business.A.The newly-completed stadium was on the dot.B.The stadium was not finished in time.C.The stadium was open to public before last September.D.The stadium couldn“t be used even after last September.A.The plane arrived at 9 am.B.The plane arrived at 12
10、pm.C.The plane delayed for 3 hours.D.The plane delayed for 9 hours.A.The spaghetti was from the outer space.B.The spaghetti was terrible.C.The spaghetti was delicious.D.The spaghetti was self-cooked.A.Jack was a bit upset for another ordinary Christmas.B.Jack was always disappointed with Christmas.C
11、.Jack touched the Christmas cards with disappointment.D.Jack didn“t receive any cards this Christmas.（分数：5.00）A.Kate“s course is only half as long as mine.B.Kate is enrolled in 4 courses.C.I signed a contract and went to work for two months.D.Kate signed a longer contract than I.A.I think the candid
12、ate is not qualified.B.I think the candidate need not be checked.C.I think the candidate“s letters of recommendation are satisfying.D.I think the candidate“s letters of recommendation should be reconsidered.A.She dropped off the chair last night.B.She went to buy some bedroom furniture.C.She didn“t
13、sleep last night.D.She slept in the chair rather than on the bed.A.He has worked for three companies.B.Three companies turned him down.C.He decided not to accept several job offers.D.His companies could not understand his position.A.The teacher postponed the conference.B.The students will be attendi
14、ng the conference.C.There won“t be a test this afternoon.D.The students took a science test that afternoon.五、Talks and Conversati(总题数：5，分数：20.00)（分数：4.00）A.How the president proposes new laws.B.How a bill is passed by lawmakers in Congress.C.How the president can reject a proposed law.D.How the pres
15、ident usually signs a bill,A.Why the president opposes a bill.B.How the president wants to revise a bill.C.Why a deadline has not been met.D.When lawmakers plan to end their session.A.They send the message to the President within ten days.B.They officially state reasons for rejecting the message.C.T
16、hey meet with the President.D.They revise the vetoed bill.A.The bill becomes law immediately.B.The bill can“t become law unless the whole process begins again.C.Lawmakers must review the bill within ten days.D.The president must sign the bill if it“s passed again.（分数：4.00）A.At a fair.B.At a cafeteri
17、a.C.In a computer lab.D.In a shopping mall.A.The latest computer technology.B.The organizing of an exhibition.C.The purchasing of some equipment.D.The dramatic changes in the job market.A.Data collection.B.Training consultancy.C.Corporate management.D.Information processing.A.1,050 pounds.B.1,500 po
18、unds.C.5,000 pounds.D.500 pounds.（分数：4.00）A.A degree-granting institution of higher learning.B.A group of students sharing academic and residential facilities.C.A component part of a large corporate body.D.An institution affiliated with a university.A.After their general survey courses are completed
19、.B.After they enroll in a university.C.After they receive a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science.D.After they are permitted to select their courses.A.After they receive master“s degree.B.After they graduate from middle schools.C.After they receive bachelor“s degrees.D.After general survey cours
20、es are completed.A.In the degrees which are received in a university.B.In the age when a student enters a university.C.In the courses which are offered in a university.D.In the time when general education is completed.（分数：4.00）A.They are waiting for their turn to file a claim for unemployment.B.They
21、 are waiting to talk to their boss.C.They are waiting to buy some plants.D.They are waiting to be interviewed.A.People do not earn so much as they used to.B.Fewer people drive now.C.The interest rates keep rising.D.Gasoline price is up again.A.It was sold.B.It was destroyed.C.It was moved to another
22、 place.D.It was divided by the management.A.$2.50.B.$9.C.$8.D.$7.（分数：4.00）A.Why people will take plastic surgery.B.How cosmetics develop in its long history.C.How the change of fashion led to the development of cosmetic surgery.D.How people from all over the world make themselves look better.A.They
23、would ride bicycle around and do more exercises.B.They would paint their faces white.C.They would take some dangerous poison.D.They would repeat the word that started with the letter “P“.A.She finds it helpful.B.She finds it helpless.C.She considers it as ridiculous.D.She believes there will be bett
24、er alternatives.A.During French revolution, women wear tight belt to look slimmer.B.China and India are the two countries with the longest history of cosmetics.C.Cosmetic surgeon can sometimes change what diet and exercise cannot.D.Cosmetic can also help those hurt in fire or car accidents.六、C: List
25、ening Transla(总题数：0，分数：0.00)七、Sectence Translation(总题数：1，分数：20.00)（分数：20.00）_八、Passage Translation(总题数：1，分数：10.00)（分数：10.00）_九、SECTION 2: STUDA SKI(总题数：6，分数：60.00)The basic story is very old indeed and familiar to most of us. The heroine, Cinderella, is treated cruelly by her stepmother and mocked b
26、y her two ugly stepsisters. And even though her father loves her, she can“t tell him how unhappy she is because her stepmother has bewitched him. One day Cinderella“s stepmother and stepsisters are invited to a ball at the royal palace. Cinderella is told she cannot go and is understandably very unh
27、appy. However, her fairy godmother comes to the rescue and, waving her magic wand, produces some beautiful clothes for Cinderella as well as a carriage to convey her to the ball. There, she dances with the handsome prince, who falls in love with her Just a sweet, pretty tale? Not in the view of Elle
28、n Macintosh, who has written extensively about fairy tales. “This story features the stock, two-dimensional characters of most fairy tales, and little character development is attempted,“ she says. Indeed, although her comment does make one wonder why simplicity of this sort should be out of place i
29、n a story for children. Be that as it may, Ellen“s main problem is with what the story implies. “Instead of standing up to her cruel stepmother and absurd stepsisters, Cinderella just waits for a fairy godmother to appear and solve her problem. But wouldn“t you want a daughter of yours to show more
30、spirit?“ The story is enduring, whatever its shortcomings, and it doesn“t take much in the way of analytical skills to see its influence on a number of recent Hollywood productions, all aimed at girls aged five to fifteen. In these versions for the silver screen, the Cinderella character no longer h
31、as to clean the house and has no siblings to make her life a misery, though she persists in not showing much backbone. The character of the rich and handsome stranger, however, is retained, and in some cases really is a prince. The role of the fairy godmother is often played by coincidence or sheer
32、luck; we live in an enlightened age when even very young children might reject the notion of fairies. The wicked stepmother may be transformed into a villain of some sort. In the majority of film versions, the heroine has a profession and is even permitted to continue working after marrying her prin
33、ce this is the twenty first century, after all. Doesn“t the success of these films indicate that the story has relevance to children even today? “Yes,“ admits Ellen, who sees its message as being rooted in a fundamental childhood desire for love and attention. “Most children experience a sense of in
34、ner loneliness as they are growing up and empathies with the protagonist who faces some sort of test or challenge. This can be seen in the original story of Cinderella, where the fairy godmother tells the heroine that she must learn to be gracious and confident if she is to go to the ball. She has t
35、o grow spiritually, and by maturing, she becomes attractive to the prince, thus ensuring that the ending of the story will be happy.“ “In the later versions, this element is missing,“ says Ellen, “and the theme of the story is simply that a girl“s role in life is to be more beautiful than other litt
36、le girls so that she can carry off the prize: the handsome prince. Is this really what we want girls to grow up believing?“（分数：10.00）(1).What is Ellen“s main objection to the Cinderella story?（分数：2.00）A.The heroine is treated cruelly.B.The heroine is not assertive enough.C.The ugly stepsisters are f
37、igures of ridicule.D.The stepmother is a stereotypical character.(2).In film versions of the Cinderella story _.（分数：2.00）A.two characters from the original story are omittedB.the prince is invariably replaced by a rich strangerC.luck plays a lesser role than in the original storyD.the Cinderella cha
38、racter no longer has to work(3).According to the passage, modern variants on the story generally _.（分数：2.00）A.portray Cinderella as a successful professionalB.imply that Cinderella will become a real princessC.reflect children“s beliefs and aspirationsD.make concessions to modern women“s lives(4).In
39、 Ellen“s view, what makes the Cinderella story so appealing?（分数：2.00）A.Children can identify with the heroine.B.Little girls enjoy being challenged.C.It has an element of magic.D.Cinderella is more beautiful than other girls.(5).Unlike the original tale, modern versions of the Cinderella story _.（分数
40、：2.00）A.suggest that girls need the strength of characterB.do not require the heroine to develop spirituallyC.underestimate the desire for love and attentionD.are aimed solely at young childrenThe purpose of the American court system is to protect the rights of the people. According to American law,
41、 if someone is accused of a crime, he or she is considered innocent until the court proves that the person is guilty. In other words, it is the responsibility of the court to prove that a person is guilty. It is not the responsibility of the person to prove that he or she is innocent. In order to ar
42、rest a person, the police have to be reasonably sure that a crime has been committed. The police must give the suspect the reasons why they are arresting him and tell him his rights under the law. Then the police take the suspect to the police station to “book“ him. “Booking“ means that the name of
43、the person and the charges against him are formally listed at the police station. The next step is for the suspect to go before a judge. The judge decides whether the suspect should be kept in jail or released. If the suspect has no previous criminal record and the judge feels that he will return to
44、 court rather than run away for example, because he owns a house and has a family he can go free. Otherwise, the suspect must put up bail. At this time, too, the judge will appoint a court layer to defend the suspect if he can“t afford one. The suspect returns to court a week or two later. A lawyer
45、from the district attorney“s office presents a case against the suspect. This is called a hearing. The attorney may present evidence as well as witnesses. The judge at the hearing then decides whether there is enough reason to hold a trial. If the judge decides that there is sufficient evidence to c
46、all for a trial, he or she sets a date for the suspect to appear in court to formally plead guilty or not guilty. At the trial, a jury of 12 people listens to the evidence from both attorneys and hears the testimony of the witnesses. Then the jury goes into a private room to consider the evidence an
47、d decide whether the defendant is guilty of the crime. If the jury decides that the defendant is innocent, he goes free. However, if he is convicted, the judge sets a dale for the defendant to appear in court again for sentencing. At this time, the judge tells the convicted person what his punishment will be. The judge may sentence him to prison, order him to pay a fine, or place him on probation. The American justice system is very complex and sometimes operates slowly. However, every step is designed to protect the rights of the people. The
