上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题1-(4)及答案解析.doc

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1、上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题 1-(4)及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、听写填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)You might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totally true. These 1 , or patties, actually came from Germany in the middle of the nineteenth century. They were brought to the United States

2、by 2 who came from the city of Hamburg. That is why 3 was “hamburger steak“ However, people in other place 4 that they invented the hamburger. Perhaps we“ll never have a 5 . There“s no question that the hamburger was a 6 . Why? Perhaps because at that time, industry was growing and a kind of food wa

3、s need 7 for workers. The hamburger became even more popular 8 when the first chain of fast food restaurants was started. This chain was called “White Castle“. It served tiny hamburgers that were sold for only 9 . Then, in the 1930s there came the 10 where customers were served in their cars by wait

4、ers in uniform. And the hamburger was one of the most 11 . By now, the hamburger was ready to 12 the world. And this happened with McDonald“s, which was actually a 13 at first. But by the early 1950s the hot dog was replaced by the hamburger. McDonald“s and other fast food restaurants 14 around the

5、world throughout the rest of the twentieth century. McDonald“s alone has 15 for everyone person in the world. The importance of the hamburger to 16 remains significant. About 17 of all sandwiches that are eaten are hamburgers. According to some sources, 18 of current workers in the United States had

6、 their first job at McDonald“s. But the face of the hamburger is changing 19 . Nowadays it is possible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, 20 , or veggie burger.（分数：20.00）二、句子判断(总题数：2，分数：15.00)（分数：7.50）A.You“d better postpone the plan until tomorrow.B.You must tell Jack and his brother about t

7、he plan.C.You may ring to ask Jack to meet you at lunch.D.You can tell Jack about the plan at lunch.A.You should have got up when he came into the meeting room for the argument.B.You should have supported him in the argument at the meeting yesterday afternoon.C.You shouldn“t be afraid to argue with

8、him during the meeting yesterday afternoon.D.You shouldn“t have talked with Tom about your views on the argument yesterday.A.The copier is already five years old.B.The copier is better than the previous one.C.The copier should be regarded as the best one so far.D.The copier should last much longer t

9、han one year.A.Last year the inflation figure was 2.5%.B.Last year the inflation figure was 3.5%.C.This year the inflation figure is 2.5%.D.This year the inflation figure is 4.5%.A.We should invest more in teaching people the knowledge about science.B.We should emphasize the importance of teaching i

10、n a scientific way.C.One weakness of the proposal is the shortage of funds for scientific research.D.One advantage that our science students enjoy is that they will earn more later.（分数：7.50）A.Dressing warmly can help avoid catching many diseases.B.Washing your hands can reduce your chance of catchin

11、g a cold.C.The smartest way to avoid catching a cold is to dress warmly.D.Both viruses and cold weather are causes for catching colds.A.The manager dislikes a nurturing environment.B.The manager wants me to sign the contract for him.C.I“m glad to stay on with the company.D.I“m honored to be a genera

12、l manager.A.Teamwork is essential for the running of a company.B.Playing volleyball is part of the company“s activities.C.It is true that the businessman hits the ball over the net.D.It is much more important that we team up for the sport.A.Their products have always been regarded as the most valuab

13、le brands.B.Their products no longer rank the world“s most valuable brands.C.Their products won championships for three months in a row.D.Their products are being challenged by the best brand in history.A.Our deliver time is at least per month.B.We offer a discount if you order more than 80.C.The or

14、iginal price of this model is $50.D.This model was sold at the price of $45 last month.三、对话段落(总题数：5，分数：40.00)（分数：8.00）A.Selling computers.B.Building railroads.C.Teaching.D.Preaching.A.She came to the U.S. in the 1960s.B.She had a great grandfather killed in a railroad accident.C.She was a third-gene

15、ration Mexican American.D.She was born in the United States.A.Because she has a lot of relatives in Spain.B.Because she speaks it at home most of time.C.Because she has just immigrated from Mexico.D.Because she has learned the language at a college.A.Learning to write Chinese.B.Consulting the woman

16、about Spanish.C.Working in China.D.Travelling with the woman in Mexico.（分数：8.00）A.Because it is made from rocks on Earth.B.Because it is trapped deep down in the ground.C.Because it flows from place to place.D.Because it dissolves in underground water.A.It is a metal tower equipped with drilling mac

17、hinery.B.It is a floating ship for those fishermen working on the sea.C.It is a machine that can cut holes deep down in the ground.D.It is a movable factory that refines crude oil on the spot.A.It is buried deep in the ground.B.It is refined in the factory.C.It rushes up a pipe.D.It mixes well with

18、gas.A.Refined oil.B.Mineral ores.C.Coal gas.D.Natural gas.（分数：8.00）A.It makes children love their parents more than ever.B.It teaches children to be confident and independent.C.It provides children with open-question examinations.D.It offers children better accommodation and better foods.A.To show t

19、hat a child can do well in a local state school.B.To prove that a private boarding-school is better.C.To urge the man to apply for a scholarship at Cambridge.D.To persuade the man to send his boy to study abroad.A.You will save money if you send your child to a private school.B.You will not get your

20、 money“s value at a local school.C.A local state school is more innovative and open-minded.D.A private school is more expensive than a state school.A.Her litter boy would not be interested in that local school.B.That new state school is too far away from her home.C.She might have to send her boy to

21、that new state school.D.She could not afford to send her boy to a private school.（分数：8.00）A.It is absolutely as unpredictable as it is distractive and violent.B.The more time that has passed since an earthquake, the bigger the chance one will strike.C.There is a 60% probability that an earthquake wi

22、ll occur in the United States.D.The overall history of earthquakes can help predict and prevent the oncoming earthquakes.A.Southwestern China.B.Northern China.C.Northern California.D.Southern California.A.No more than 1,800 years.B.About 2,000 years.C.Nearly 4,000 years.D.Over 5,000 years.A.Animals

23、start to act strangely.B.Water in wells bubbles up.C.Earth“s magnetic field gets stronger.D.The clouds change shape.（分数：8.00）A.Because they had had a hard time finding a parking lot.B.Because the park was closed before they reached there.C.Because they had jammed into a crowded parking lot there.D.B

24、ecause the park was crowded with too many people.A.They arranged a picnic dinner in a restaurant near the park.B.They arrived early enough to secure a good viewing spot.C.They built a private platform on top of some rocks.D.They drove their car right behind some trees and stood on the roof.A.He was

25、lucky.B.He had a lot of people help him.C.He had planned well beforehand.D.He could mix well with people in the park.A.He invited the woman to a beach tour.B.He promised to send the woman an invitation next year.C.He advised the woman to take up a planning course.D.He decided to visit the woman next

26、 week.四、句子听译(总题数：1，分数：15.00)（分数：15.00）_五、段落听译(总题数：2，分数：10.00)1.（分数：5.00）_2.（分数：5.00）_上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题 1-(4)答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、听写填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)You might think that hamburgers were invented in the United States, but that is not totally true. These 1 , or patties, actually came from Germ

27、any in the middle of the nineteenth century. They were brought to the United States by 2 who came from the city of Hamburg. That is why 3 was “hamburger steak“ However, people in other place 4 that they invented the hamburger. Perhaps we“ll never have a 5 . There“s no question that the hamburger was

28、 a 6 . Why? Perhaps because at that time, industry was growing and a kind of food was need 7 for workers. The hamburger became even more popular 8 when the first chain of fast food restaurants was started. This chain was called “White Castle“. It served tiny hamburgers that were sold for only 9 . Th

29、en, in the 1930s there came the 10 where customers were served in their cars by waiters in uniform. And the hamburger was one of the most 11 . By now, the hamburger was ready to 12 the world. And this happened with McDonald“s, which was actually a 13 at first. But by the early 1950s the hot dog was

30、replaced by the hamburger. McDonald“s and other fast food restaurants 14 around the world throughout the rest of the twentieth century. McDonald“s alone has 15 for everyone person in the world. The importance of the hamburger to 16 remains significant. About 17 of all sandwiches that are eaten are h

31、amburgers. According to some sources, 18 of current workers in the United States had their first job at McDonald“s. But the face of the hamburger is changing 19 . Nowadays it is possible to buy a chicken burger, a turkey burger, 20 , or veggie burger.（分数：20.00）解析：round flat cakes解析：German immigrants

32、解析：their name解析：claim解析：clear answer解析：great hit解析：fast, practical, and cheap解析：in the 1920s解析：5 cents each解析：drive-in restaurant解析：popular menu items解析：conquer解析：hot-dog stand解析：sprang up解析：sold twelve hamburgers解析：U.S. culture解析：60 percent解析：7 percent解析：according to the Times解析：a fish burger二、句子判断

33、(总题数：2，分数：15.00)（分数：7.50）A.You“d better postpone the plan until tomorrow.B.You must tell Jack and his brother about the plan.C.You may ring to ask Jack to meet you at lunch.D.You can tell Jack about the plan at lunch. 解析：听力原文 Why bother to call Jack and tell him about our plan, you“ll see him at lun

34、ch.A.You should have got up when he came into the meeting room for the argument.B.You should have supported him in the argument at the meeting yesterday afternoon. C.You shouldn“t be afraid to argue with him during the meeting yesterday afternoon.D.You shouldn“t have talked with Tom about your views

35、 on the argument yesterday.解析：听力原文 Since you said you totally agreed with Tom“s views, you ought to have stood up for him in the argument at the meeting yesterday afternoon.A.The copier is already five years old.B.The copier is better than the previous one.C.The copier should be regarded as the best

36、 one so far.D.The copier should last much longer than one year. 解析：听力原文 At the rate of its being used, the copier is not going to make it through the rest of the year. They used to be supposed to be good for five years.A.Last year the inflation figure was 2.5%. B.Last year the inflation figure was 3

37、.5%.C.This year the inflation figure is 2.5%.D.This year the inflation figure is 4.5%.解析：听力原文 The latest inflation figure was issued today. The current inflation rate is 3.5%, that“s one percent up on last year.A.We should invest more in teaching people the knowledge about science. B.We should empha

38、size the importance of teaching in a scientific way.C.One weakness of the proposal is the shortage of funds for scientific research.D.One advantage that our science students enjoy is that they will earn more later.解析：听力原文 As a great deal of concern today about the problems of scientific illiteracy a

39、nd shortcomings in the teaching of science, more funds are needed in this respect.（分数：7.50）A.Dressing warmly can help avoid catching many diseases.B.Washing your hands can reduce your chance of catching a cold. C.The smartest way to avoid catching a cold is to dress warmly.D.Both viruses and cold we

40、ather are causes for catching colds.解析：听力原文 It“s smart to dress warmly when it“s cold outside. But colds are caused by viruses and not cold weather. Washing your hands is a good way to avoid catching many viruses.A.The manager dislikes a nurturing environment.B.The manager wants me to sign the contr

41、act for him.C.I“m glad to stay on with the company. D.I“m honored to be a general manager.解析：听力原文 It“s a very nurturing environment, the general manager has encouraged me to push my abilities and growth, and I“m honored the company keeps renewing my contract.A.Teamwork is essential for the running o

42、f a company. B.Playing volleyball is part of the company“s activities.C.It is true that the businessman hits the ball over the net.D.It is much more important that we team up for the sport.解析：听力原文 In team sports such as volleyball, team work is much more than just hit in the ball over the net. The s

43、aying is true of business dealings in a company.A.Their products have always been regarded as the most valuable brands.B.Their products no longer rank the world“s most valuable brands. C.Their products won championships for three months in a row.D.Their products are being challenged by the best bran

44、d in history.解析：听力原文 From champs to chumps, just three years ago, their products were on the business week“s lists of the world“s most valuable brands in history, and now, they are history.A.Our deliver time is at least per month.B.We offer a discount if you order more than 80.C.The original price o

45、f this model is $50. D.This model was sold at the price of $45 last month.解析：听力原文 Since you bought 85 chairs last month, naturally this time, we can offer you a discount of 10% for this model at our lowest price of 45 dollars each.三、对话段落(总题数：5，分数：40.00)（分数：8.00）A.Selling computers.B.Building railroa

46、ds.C.Teaching. D.Preaching.解析：听力原文 W: Jack, tell me about yourself. M: I was born in L.A. , but my family is from China. My father came to U.S. to study. He got a PHD in computer science and he stayed on as a professor at a college in California. W: Is your mother from China too? M: No. my mom is fr

47、om here. She is an Asian American. Her folks came to the U.S. during the 19th century. In fact one of her great grandfathers actually helped build the first railroad across the United States in the 1860s. What about you? W: Well, I am a third generation Mexican American. My grandparents were born in Veracruz and they immigrated to this country a long time ago. We still have a lot of relatives in Mexico. M: Do you keep in touch with them? W: We visit whenever we can. M: By the way, how“s your Spanish? W: It“s pretty good. We speak it a