2. Give a list of a few famous tourist spots you’ve been to.
3. What is the most remarkable impression you wish to tell others?
口译题 Part A
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage.
Passage 1:
Right now, we're entering the newest and most impressive area of our zoo, the Elephant Walk. // Elephants are the largest of all land animals, and their sheer size is enough to make them one of the most popular zoo attractions. // here are two basic kinds of elephants—African elephants and Indian elephants, and they are not difficult to tell apart. // he Indian elephants have smaller ears and highly-arched backs, whereas the African elephants have their backs curved down in the middle instead of up.
Passage 2:
On behalf of all the members of my delegation, I would like to thank your company for the gracious invitation and hospitality. // Although we have stayed in Shanghai for only five days, our visit is one of a great success. // During our stay, we've met old friends, made new friends, and visited many factories. The new progress that you have achieved impressed us deeply. // We have a long friendly relationship with China. We are no longer strange to each other, but cordial friends and important trading partners.
Part B
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.
Passage 1:
欢迎各位参加“对外汉语”学习班。我们很高兴地看到，近年来世界各地学汉语者与日俱增。// 对于这门拥有世界上使用人数最多、文学历史最悠久的语言来说，这股学习热潮早该出现了。// 从某种意义上说，汉语是一种很古老的语言，其最早的汉字已有近四千年的历史了。// 随着各位学习兴趣的提高，我将适时介绍汉语对
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中华民族的文化和思维所产生的影响。 Passage 2:
人口增长也是中国普及中等教育比较缓慢的一个重大原因。// 据统计，中国有50％以上的年轻人未能受到完整的中等教育，只有5％不到的高中毕业生能有机会接受高等教育。// 显然这一现象已经影响了全民科学和文化水平的提高，与现代化社会格格不入。// 因此，中国在努力发展经济的同时必须努力控制人口数量，并且提高人口素质。
上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷三）
A卷
口语题
Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.
Topic: Should college students be encouraged to take up part-time jobs? Why or why not?
Questions for Reference: 1. Will a part-time job contribute to the student’s academic studies? How? 2. List advantages and/or disadvantages of taking a part-time job during a
student’s university days.
3. Is part-time job experience helpful or necessary in the student’s future
career? Why or why not? Cite examples.
口译题 Part A
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1:
Now, let me go on to the legal aspect of a joint venture. In setting up a joint venture you should keep certain points in mind. // First, you have to consider protecting your own interests in the joint venture. All your legal documents should be drafted with this in mind. // Second, you have to understand the extent of your liability for actions of the joint venture.//
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Third, you need to be concerned about the sales area of the joint venture. This means you will have to limit the joint venture's market area if you want to keep your existing markets.
Passage 2:
I began my life as the son of immigrants, and with great efforts I worked my way up to the presidency of the Ford Company. // But then fate said to me: \it feels like to get kicked off the top of the world!\In 1978, I was fired. I had been president of Ford for eight years and a Ford employee for thirty-two years. And now, suddenly, I was out of job. // Although I could afford to play golf for the rest of my life. I just didn't feel right. I knew I had to pick up the pieces and carry on.
Part B
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.
Passage 1:
有人认为，深圳和香港能形成一个经济圈，说不定可以发展成为一个亚太经济中心。// 然而，更多的人认为，深圳应该当好内地与香港之间的桥梁。// 深圳正在借助香港的优势发展自己。// 经过15年的发展，深圳已逐步发展成为一个国际商埠。
Passage 2：
今天我们聚会在一起，就广泛领域里建立合作伙伴关系交换我们彼此的看法。// 这次会议，反映了我们希望进行交流与合作、增进相互理解和信任的共同愿望。// 我深信这次会议将对我们的双边关系产生积极的影响。// 让我们携手合作，本着相互尊重、平等与互利的原则，为会议的圆满结束而共同努力。
B卷
口语题
Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?” “My registration number is?”.
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Topic: Tea—A Popular Drink in China
Questions for Reference: 1. How much do you know about the Chinese tea?
2. The benefits and/or functions of tea in our life.
3. Which do you prefer? Tea or coffee? Cite your reasons.
口译题 Part A
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal? You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage.
Passage 1:
Welcome to the official launch of ABC Company. I regard it as a great honor that you are here with us at this important occasion.// May I take this opportunity to outline our history, the market strategy of our company and our objectives for future business dealings in China.// This company would like to share our success with Chinese customers. Our products enjoy an excellent price versus performance ratio and high quality.// We are looking forward to a long-term relationship with our clients, which will help further strengthen our position as the leader in the world market.
Passage 2:
The future of economic cooperation with China should be viewed with a combination of enthusiasm and realism.// I have seen both difficulties and benefits in improving economic relations between our two countries.// I shall focus my remarks primarily on US-Chinese economic relation because it differs greatly from the relationship between China and other nations.// I am certain that others here will address the very important relationship between China and Japan, China and Europe, and China and Canada, so I shall focus on US-China relations.
Part B
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret in into English. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now,
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let’s begin Part B with the first passage.
Passage 1:
我愿借此机会谨代表我所有的同事，对你们的热情接待表示衷心的感谢。// 在伦敦度过的这五天是令人愉快、令人难以忘怀的。// 我特别要赞颂我们的英国合作伙伴，没有贵方的努力我们无法成功地达成合作协议。// 让我们为两家公司永久的友谊与合作，干杯！
Passage 2:
中国执行改革开放政策。越来越多的外国商人来华投资。// 我国幅员辽阔，劳动力资源丰富，市场潜力大。// 投资兴办合资企业时，贵方可以提供资金、机械、技术和管理方法。// 这种投资方法对我们合作双方来说，都有丰厚的经济回报。
上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷四）
A卷
口语题
Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is?, “ “My registration number is?”.
Topic: The advantages and / or disadvantages of living in a big city.
Questions for Reference: 1. Which do you prefer, living in the city or living in the country? Cite
reasons for your choice.
2. How long have you been living in Shanghai (or any other big cities)? What
do you think of the city in general and in particular its safety, entertainment, population, environment, transportation and communication, etc.
3. Describe the ideal place where you would like to live.
口译题 Part A
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal?and stop it at the signal?You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1:
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