1、英语翻译高级口译-15 及答案解析(总分：300.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BSECTION 1 LISTE(总题数：1，分数：30.00)The biggest mistake in life is to think that you work for someone else. True, you may have a boss and you mayU (1) /Ufrom a company but, ultimately, you are master ofU (2) /U. You decide what potential you reach in your career
2、and what you willU (3) /Uin your life. Regardless of your circumstances, you canU (4) /U. This is particularly true at your current workplace. Every day you haveU (5) /U, to stand out, and to be exceptional. You can make a suggestion to improve a product or service or toU (6) /U. You can identify an
3、 opportunity to save money orU (7) /U. You can help a coworker do his or her job better or learn a new skill that you can use for the rest of your life. It allU (8) /U, that is, taking action to get some thing done at work without waiting for your boss to tell you what to do or when and how to do it
4、. To be able to take initiative in your job you first need to see how you and your positionU (9) /Uof things at work. In most jobs this role is notU (10) /U, so you need to investigate how you fit intoU (11) /U. Ask yourself: Why was my job created? Most jobs are created to help withU (12) /Uof the
5、organization. If you can understand the initial needs for your position, you will be better able toU (13) /Uand go beyond them. How does my job relate to others in the organization? Whom do youU (14) /U? Questions like these help you to see the contribution you make in your position andU (15) /U. Wh
6、at opportunities to contribute to the organization exist in my job? Every jobU (16) /Ufor the employee who looks for them. Knowing how you contribute to your organization canU (17) /Ueven more to help. How is my job linked to the organizations objectives? By defining your positionU (18) /Uthe goals
7、and objectives of the organizations, you canU (19) /U. Once you see your role in the big picture, you are better able to take the initiativeU (20) /U.（分数：30.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_
8、二、BPart B Listenin(总题数：1，分数：5.00)Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following conversation.（分数：5.00）A.(A) They are made of warm material.B.(B) They have a hold for the thumb.C.(C) They are only for sports.D.(D) They are first made by a teenager.A.(A) K-K made Wristies because she didnt have gloves.B.
9、(B) K-K made the first pair of Wristies on a snowy day.C.(C) K-K made the first pair of Wristies when she was ten.D.(D) Wristies are long gloves with no fingers.A.(A) K-Ks mother had a store.B.(B) K-K and her mother had a lot of experience of doing business.C.(C) K-K and her mother asked a lot of pe
10、ople for advice.D.(D) K-Ks mother didnt give her any help.A.(A) in department storesB.(B) at the supermarketC.(C) at K-Ks homeD.(D) from K-Ks friendsA.(A) be creativeB.(B) listen to your friends adviceC.(C) dont be afraid to do something newD.(D) play in snow in winter三、BQuestions 6 to (总题数：1，分数：5.0
11、0)A.(A) Commuters found it harder than usual to get around in the city.B.(B) The Transit Union thought the strike was illegal and imposed a large amount of fine onto the subway and bus workers.C.(C) The Transit Union believed that the fine was too much and decided to appeal.D.(D) The mayor said that
12、 the strike could cost New York City a considerable portion of its daily output.A.(A) They want to continue their negotiation in Hong Kong.B.(B) They will push the US to drive down the global cotton price.C.(C) They want the US to reform its policies with the European Union.D.(D) They hope the US wi
13、ll stop providing subsidies to its cotton farmers.A.(A) No sufficient security has been provided to the witnesses and lawyers.B.(B) Not every defendant has been offered an attorney.C.(C) Some lawyers have threatened to boycott the trial.D.(D) Saddam Hussein refuses to turn up at the new phase of the
14、 trial.A.(A) A man was beaten to death in the immigrant community.B.(B) Many cars, buses, and commuter trains were torched.C.(C) Two teenagers who were reported to have been chased by the police were electrocuted.D.(D) Many young men hid themselves in a power sub-station.A.(A) The United States has
15、proposed a new solution to the nuclear issue of Iran.B.(B) Iran hopes to continue its nuclear activities through cooperation with Russia.C.(C) Iran welcomes the action taken by the IAEA to refer its nuclear issue to the Security Council.D.(D) Iran is looking forward to discussing its nuclear issue w
16、ith the Europeans.四、BQuestions 11 to(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.(A) The difference between a mate nanny and a female nanny.B.(B) The difference between a nanny and a sitter.C.(C) How to become a nanny in the United States.D.(D) The job of a nanny.A.(A) help the children get dressedB.(B) make supper for the chi
17、ldrenC.(C) help them with the homeworkD.(D) play together with the childrenA.(A) A manny usually lives with a family.B.(B) Manny and nanny are the same thing.C.(C) A nanny is not a typical job for a man.D.(D) A manny is usually like a father to children.A.(A) He went to a special school.B.(B) He was
18、 trained by his own family.C.(C) He was trained by his employers.D.(D) He had been a sitter before he became a nanny.A.(A) He thinks his job is pretty funny.B.(B) He thinks his job is strange.C.(C) He thinks he has a great job.D.(D) He is sometimes embarrassed.五、BQuestions 16 to(总题数：1，分数：5.00)A.(A)
19、why do people fall asleepB.(B) three kinds of sleep disordersC.(C) the treatment for sleep disordersD.(D) staying up too late can be harmfulA.(A) They will stop breathing.B.(B) When they wake up, its hard for them to go back to sleep again.C.(C) It can happen several hundred times one night.D.(D) In
20、 the morning, they will remember waking up.A.(A) heavy breathingB.(B) snoringC.(C) feeling tired and sleepyD.(D) falling asleep brieflyA.(A) a condition that interferes with a persons ability to sleep normallyB.(B) stopping breathing for short periodsC.(C) difficulty either falling asleep or staying
21、 asleepD.(D) sudden attacks of deep sleepA.(A) There are only three kinds of sleep disorder.B.(B) Everyone suffers from serious sleep disorders.C.(C) The disorders have confusing symptoms.D.(D) Doctors are now able to help people with sleeping problems.六、BSECTION 2 READI(总题数：20，分数：50.00)1.Dick compa
22、res the notion of extraterrestrial life to Copernicus declaration in order to _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) account for intense emotions involvedB.(B) show the related history backgroundC.(C) point out the confusion brought aboutD.(D) prove the correctness of the notion2.The word “fruition“ as used in Para. 4 is
23、 closest in meaning to（分数：2.50）A.(A) operationB.(B) realizationC.(C) suggestionD.(D) supposition3.The first paragraph tells us that _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) FAA officials are learning to operate a computerB.(B) commercial airliners and private jets can be shown on the same screenC.(C) a map of the New York
24、area airspace can be shown on the screenD.(D) a computer program has been introduced to control air traffic4.Paragraph 4 discusses: _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) the crime rate in 1997B.(B) the disadvantages of life in 1997C.(C) the advantages of life todayD.(D) the advantages of life in 19975.Its implied in the
25、 passage that _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) electronic books are available in stores now.B.(B) electronic books are still in the stage of developmentC.(C) researchers might give up the project due to large-scale manufacturingD.(D) the technology may turn out to be deceptive.6.What does the passage mainly discuss
26、?（分数：2.50）A.(A) Similarities between computer stored information and electronic books.B.(B) Content kept in electronic books.C.(C) Different types of electronic books.D.(D) Development of electronic books in future.7.“Unfold“ means _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) to appear and spreadB.(B) to fly overC.(C) to set t
27、o workD.(D) to get busy8.The authors remark “at least impressively intricate“ (Para. 3) _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) carries a slight discomfortB.(B) reveals his satisfactionC.(C) praises more appropriatelyD.(D) underrates the achievement9.The passage mentions “the Bible“ and “some New Age tome“ in order to sho
28、w（分数：2.50）A.(A) the storage power of an electronic book.B.(B) the importance of the future electronic book.C.(C) the electronic book is as thick as the Bible.D.(D) The Bible should be preserved in an electronic book.10.According to Paragraph 2, a good kind of job to have is in: _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) demo
29、litionB.(B) a gasoline stationC.(C) constructionD.(D) a hardware shop11.The reaction of meteorite researchers to the claims reported last August can be best described as _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) shockedB.(B) dismayedC.(C) nervousD.(D) confused12.“The FAA demonstration“ in para. 2 refers to _.（分数：2.50）A.(A)
30、the out-dated program FAA had used earlier for air-traffic controlB.(B) the newly devised air-traffic control program on displayC.(C) the showing of the location of low flying aircraft and private jetsD.(D) the graphically screened commercial airliners13.Article “Life Without Fuel“ is _.（分数：2.50）A.(
31、A) a scientific study of life in 1997B.(B) an imaginary account of life in 1997C.(C) a history of life in 1997D.(D) a difficult time of life in 199714.Which statement is NOT true according to this article?（分数：2.50）A.(A) Energy will be expensive and in short supply.B.(B) There will be more cars than
32、ever in 1997.C.(C) The air will be cleaner in 1997.D.(D) People will walk everywhere instead of going by cars.15.Which of the following statements about electronic ink is true?（分数：2.50）A.(A) The electronic book is now available for $ 200,400.B.(B) The ink has already been produced a great deal.C.(C)
33、 The ink will work only with something conductive.D.(D) The ink will make an electronic book unaffordable.16.It can be inferred form the passage that _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) there was once a wave of Mars exploration by scientists.B.(B) life has existed on Mars.C.(C) Lowells claim is proved incorrect today.
34、D.(D) Its a waste of time to try to answer the question concerning life on Mars.17.The word “fiasco“ as used in Para. 4 is closest in meaning to _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) revolutionB.(B) victoryC.(C) confusionD.(D) failure18.The passage is primarily concerned with _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) analyzing the extraterrestr
35、ial materials.B.(B) informing readers of the debate on life on Mars.C.(C) describing surface of Mars.D.(D) reporting the NASA conference on the meteorite ALH84001.19.To identify planes flying overhead, the U. S. air-traffic controllers used to _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) get information by communication throug
36、h phone callsB.(B) depended on the “war room“ for informationC.(C) collect data by way of radarD.(D) use several computers working at the same time20.Paragraph 5 shows that in 1997, people will: _.（分数：2.50）A.(A) not use any electricityB.(B) use more electricity than they do todayC.(C) use less elect
37、ricity than they do todayD.(D) keep lights burning after supper indoors七、BSECTION 3 TRANS(总题数：1，分数：50.00)21.Some critics believe that the very concept of intellectual property is mistaken. Unlike physical property, ideas are non-rivalrous goods that can be used by many people at the same time withou
38、t making them any less useful. The term “intellectual property“ was widely adopted only in the 1960s, as a way to bundle trademarks, copyrights and patents. Those critics argue that todays rights are too strict and make the sharing of knowledge too expensive. The paradox about intellectual property
39、in IT and telecommunications is that it eases the exchange of technology and acts as a bottleneck for innovation at the same time. The whole system is in a stage of transformation. “Markets require institutions, and institutions take a long time to develop. Today, the institutions for a market for t
40、echnology are not well developed, and it is costly to use this market,“ says a specialist. Ideas are to the information age what the physical environment was to the industrial one: the raw material of economic progress. Just as pollution or an irresponsible use of property rights threatens land and
41、climate, so an overly stringent system of intellectual-property rights risks holding back technological progress. Disruptive innovation that threatens the existing order must be encouraged, but the need to protect ideas must not be used as an excuse for greed. Finding the fight balance will test the
42、 industry, policymakers and the public in the years ahead.（分数：50.00）_八、BSECTION 4 LISTE(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Extinction isU (1) /Uspeed. The worlds rain forests are beingU (2) /Uat an alarming rate. Oceans are beingU (3) /Uof fish. Pastures are turned intoU (4) /Ujungles. To support biodiversity, we need
43、to eatU (5) /U. What we eatU (6) /Uour relationship with nature. Fast food is an ecologicalU (7) /U. Fast food chainsU (8) /Urain forests for cattle grazing. The land beneath rain forests has to beU (9) /Uwithin a few years. Fast food chains serve theU (10) /Ufood all over the world. Local farmers a
44、bandon theirU (11) /Ucrops and try to grow theU (12) /Uneeded for the very limited internationalU (13) /U. In supermarkets, the diversity is only in theU (14) /U, while theU (15) /Uis always the same. Food choices are being dangerouslyU (16) /U. Multinational corporations have already succeeded inU
45、(17) /Umany plants and animals. To preserve biodiversity, we can choose to eat inU (18) /Urestaurants rather than fast food chains, buy localU (19) /Uproduce and avoid buyingU (20) /Ufruits and vegetables.（分数：20.00）填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_填空项 1:_九、BPart B Listenin(总题数：1，分数：15.00)_
