1、上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题11上海市中级口译第一阶段笔试分类模拟题1-(1)(总分：100.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、听写填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)In America there are no nobles or men of letters, and the common folk mistrust the wealthy; consequently, 1 form the highest political class and the most cultivated circle of society. They have therefore 2 by innov
2、ation, which adds a conservative interest to their natural taste for 3 . If I were asked where I place the American aristocracy, I should reply 4 that it is not composed of the rich, who are united together by 5 , but that it occupies the judicial bench and the bar. When I started researching this t
3、opic, I found an interesting 6 Legal Reform Now. As the name suggests, this website is devoted to 7 and it is definitely concerned about the dominance of lawyers in 8 . There I read an article by a 9 from the university of Wisconsin. One observation the UW article 10 is that the legal profession is
4、the dominant profession of the people 11 to public office. For example, about half our representatives and 12 of our senators are lawyers. No other profession 13 having the same the number of people in political office. Effectively, lawyers form our nations 14 organized political constituency in Ame
5、rica. Lawyers 15 and lawyers interpret our laws. When judges are appointed, the American bar association is the only 16 that is consulted to rate the fitness of potential judicial appointees. Our nation has been in existence for 17 and lawyers have been this nations aristocracy since its 18 . Our sy
6、stem works, but do we really want to have a single profession 19 our nation? Specifically, do we want to have the legal profession in charge? 20 , thats something to think about.（分数：20.00）解析：lawyers解析：nothing to gain解析：public order解析：without hesitation解析：no common tie解析：website解析：legal reform解析：Amer
7、ican government解析：political science professor解析：confirms解析：re-elect解析：two-thirds解析：comes close to解析：most powerful解析：make our laws解析：professional organization解析：over 200 years解析：formation解析：in charge of解析：Next time you vote二、句子判断(总题数：2，分数：15.00)（分数：7.50）A.We were met by the head of the company at the
8、 airport.B.We haw Mrs Jones was the president of the company.C.Mrs Jones used to be the secretary of the company.D.Mrs Jones came to see us off at the airport.解析：听力原文 Mrs. Jones came to us at the airport. We thought she was the secretary but she turned out to be the president of the company.A.The bo
9、ard of directors asked about the changes.B.The board of directors decided to invest more on the project.C.The board of directors approved the revisions.D.The board of directors could not understand her explanation.解析：听力原文 After Susan carefully explained her ideas at the board meeting last week, the
10、directors all voted for the change shes made concerning the proposed project.A.Many university students prefer soft drinks to fresh fruits.B.Most of them are first-or-second year college students.C.A number of college students refuse to disclose their identities.D.Not many students are interested in
11、 our research projects.解析：听力原文 Of all the students participating in our universitys research project, 73% classified themselves as freshmen and sophomores.A.We decided to sell the car when the oil prices rose.B.We should not delay solving the problem of oil prices.C.We were at a loss as to whether t
12、o buy that expensive car or not.D.We didnt buy a car because of the floating oil prices.解析：听力原文 Originally we had planned to buy a car by the end of last year, but then with the recent fluctuation of the crude oil prices we decided to postpone the purchase.A.Most of them are from low-income belies.B
13、.Most of them are in favor of a tax cut.C.I know the Congress will veto the tax reform.D.I propose the tax reform be debated in the Congress.解析：听力原文 Most people I know are interested in the proposed tax reform being debated in the congress because they hope it will lower taxes for them.（分数：7.50）A.Ef
14、fective self management skills are key to academic and career success.B.If you spend a lot of time on your school work, you will become a good manager later.C.School work can be time-consuming and is likely to make you feel exhausted after class.D.Good management calls for more time and energy on th
15、e part of the academic staff.解析：听力原文 If youre good at managing your own time and energy, it is very likely that you can do well both in your schoolwork and for your career.A.Mr. Paul White has just been fired.B.Mr. Paul White has forgotten the womans name.C.Mr. Paul White is looking for a job.D.Mr.
16、Paul White has the woman promoted.解析：听力原文 Mr. Paul White, thank you very much for your inquiry, but I feel the position more suits a female applicant. Anyway, I will keep your name on file.A.I shall give you a discount.B.The crisis is affecting the whole world.C.I shall come in my Sunday best.D.The
17、price is still too high.解析：听力原文 Is this your best quote? I thought the prices will be coming down now given the current situation of financial and economic crisis.A.He finished the negotiation in three days.B.He was on a business trip ten days ago.C.His toughness cost him three more days.D.His busin
18、ess trip lasted thirteen days.解析：听力原文 Last month our manager took a ten-day business trip to Chicago, but he had to stay there for 3 more days as the negotiation turned out to be a tougher one.A.We are sure that our children will become positive members of the changing society.B.Children with self e
19、steem can make positive adjustment and achieve career success.C.Personal goals can be reached with the help of parents who are competent members of the society.D.Parents with confidence will adapt themselves to the changes and accomplish personal goals.解析：听力原文 When our children are made confident th
20、at they are positive and competent individuals, they will adapt themselves to the changing society and successfully accomplish personal goals.三、对话段落(总题数：5，分数：40.00)（分数：8.00）A.The products were all made from fresh vegetables and fruits.B.The homemade products were actually made in the factory.C.The f
21、actory was equipped with the most sophisticated machinery.D.There were homemade fresh vegetables and fruits in the factory.解析：听力原文 W: What are you laughing about? M: I just saw the serious advertisement on TV for Germen soups. Its said our products are home-made with the freshest vegetables and frui
22、ts. Then a scene in the factory showed that products were prepared and packed by the most sophisticated machinery. W: And I am sure that the word NATURE was put on the jars and cans of the products. I think the stupidest advertisements are those that imply that you are one of a kind. If you buy the
23、product, you will be a very special person. Now you will be just like every other one of the 20 billion people who bought it. M: Thats really silly. But to me, the dullest of them all is when advertisers put a celebrity on TV to talk about a particular brand of soap or about a particular car. I bet
24、that the celebritys never used the product before they got the job of appearing in the commercial. W: Yeah! But most of these commercials work and people remember the product. M: I agree, here we are talking about ads weve seen, arent we? We are all influenced by those celebrities and brand names. W
25、: I think teenagers are specially vulnerable. Advertisers try to get teenagers used to a brand because they know that in later years, the teenagers will stick to that particular product of theirs. What in the advertisement has made the man laugh?A.You are special.B.You are natural.C.You are stupid.D
26、.You are dumb.解析：听力原文 When some ads imply that you are one of a kind, what does that mean?A.To better explain how to use that product.B.To help reduce the promotion cost of that product.C.To induce more famous people to use that product.D.To get TV viewers to remember that product.解析：听力原文 Why does t
27、he advertiser put the celebrity on TV to talk about a particular product?A.Be easily affected by other products.B.Be aware of the same kind of product.C.Stick to that particular product.D.Strike a bargain for other products.解析：听力原文 According to the women, what will teenagers do if they are used to a
28、 brand?（分数：8.00）A.A flight over time zones.B.A loss of ones characters.C.A symptom of leg problems.D.A condition of sleep disorders.解析：听力原文 Many of you may have heard of jet lag, which is a condition of space disorders, resulting from rapid travel over time zones. Such as on a jet plane. The symptom
29、 of jet lag can be quite varied, and may include loss of appetite, nausea, headache, fatigue, insomnia, or even mild depression. Here are a few tips for you to avoid jetlag, or cope if you are stricken by the condition. First, adjust your biological rhythm several days before your departure, and dev
30、elop a plan to start switching to the time zone of your destination. For instance, if you will be flying from New York to Paris, where it is 6 hours later, get up one hour earlier for a couple of days, then 2 hours earlier, then 3 hours earlier, I will try to at least get half way to your new time z
31、one. Turn lights on during day time in your destination, and off at night time. Second, during the time of your adjustment, especially during the flight, drink plenty of water. If you are not a big water fan, drink some other fluid that is not high in sugar, carbonation and caffeine; avoid junk food, salty food and caffeine, and alcohol on the plane. Of course I say that, but I always have a couple of drinks during the flight. If you do that, just be sure to drink as much water between drinks as possible. Thirdly, when you arrive in your destination, try to resist the urge to nap during the
