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:
今天，我们很高兴在此聚会，在平等友好的基础上，就广泛领域里的合作交换我们的意见。//
回顾过去，展望未来，我认为我们应该增进相互理解和信任，加强技术交流与合作。//
我们准备增进与世界主要跨国公司的合作，同时对商务管理机制进行重大改革。//
我相信我们的改革会给双方带来可观的投资和贸易良机，为亚太地区的经济发展作出积极的贡献。
Passage 2:
中华人民共和国是全国各族人民共同缔造的统一的多民族国家。迄今为止，中国有56个民族。// 与汉族相比，其他55个民族人口相对较少，因此他们在习惯上被称“少数民族”。//
1990年中国进行了第四次人口普查，据统计，在全国总人口中，汉族人口约占92％，少数民族人口占8％。//
在长期的历史发展过程中，中华民族这个大家庭中的各族人民经过融合和迁移，形成了今天的分布格局。
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?”.
Topic: How can we promote Chinese culture worldwide?
Questions for Reference: 1. Introduce briefly the treasures of Chinese culture?
2. What do you think are unique features of Chinese culture?
3. What is / are the most effective way(s) to promote Chinese culture
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worldwide.
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:
I have come to China for the beautiful future of our two countries. I am firmly convinced that, together, we two peoples can and will make tomorrow a better day.//
We may be distinctly different in language, customs, and political beliefs; but n many vital questions of our time there is little distance between the American and Chinese people.//
China’s economy advances with the dynamics of change. Unlike some governments, which fear change and fear the future, China is beginning to scale new heights.//
On behalf of all the members of my delegation, I’d like to express our highest respect for your courage and welcome the opportunity to walk by your side.
Passage 2: Last year a research was carried out on the skills of university students. The findings confirm the worry of employers about the lack of basic skills in some university graduates.// The research showed that less than 20% of all university students achieves the levels expected of them in the three key skills, that is, communication, the application of number and information technology.//
Some teachers and experts have argued that there are two other key skills which the university students might be expected to show. These skills are: to improve their own learning and to work with others.//
If we add in these skills, the research showed that only about a dozen university students among nearly two hundred who were tested scored top marks, which is, of course, a very disappointing and uncomfortable figure.
Part B
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese.
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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:
我谨代表我们一行的全体成员，感谢董事长先生的盛情邀请，参加你们的圣诞晚会。//
今年庆祝圣诞节对我们所有人来说更有意义，因为今年我们合资企业的销售有了显著增长。//
我希望我们能保持这种务实的合作关系，使明年的业绩更加辉煌。让我们共同举杯，为明年再创佳绩干杯。
Passage 2:
上海既是一座历史文化名城，也是当今中国最为繁荣的经济中心之一，成为人们向往的观光胜地。//
上海为旅游者在各方面提供了良好的基础设施。在上海旅游，不仅方便愉快，而且安全舒适。//
上海要长久吸引旅游者，就应该切实做好各项旅游服务工作，让游客获得宾至如归的服务。//
我们希望而且相信，上海会使每一位旅游者流连忘返，“乐不思蜀”，给每一位旅游者留下美好的回忆。
上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷九）
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 significance of holding the 2008 Olympics in Beijing
Questions for Reference: 1. China has won the bid the host the 2008 Olympics. What does this show to
the world?
2. What will the 2008 Olympics bring to China, in terms of economic
development and cultural exchange?
3. As young professionals or university students, what can we do to
contribute to the Olympics sportsmanship?
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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: Intel Corporation Ltd. and China’s Ministry of Electronics Industry have signed and agreement last week. The agreement aims to improve the competitive strength of China’s computer and software manufacturers.//
Intel will continue to develop the world’s latest comprehensive integrated circuit technology. At the same time, it will cooperate with Chinese companies to design and produce multimedia notebook computers.// As part of the agreement, the Ministry of Electronics Industry will encourage China’s computer industry to cooperate fully with Intel. The agreements also stress cooperation and improvement of technology and customer service.//
Intel will provide China with technological guidance and standards on the production of personal computers equipped with a Pentium IV processor to ensure the quality of the products.
Passage 2:
Here I want to try to give you an answer to the question: what personal qualities are desirable in a teacher? The same question has been put to me on many occasions.//
Probably no two people would draw up exactly similar lists of personal qualities, but I think the following would be generally accepted.//
A desirable teacher is one whose personality should be pleasant and attractive, though in appearance he may not be good-looking or may even be ugly.//
A teacher must be very patient. This, I may say, is largely a matter of self-discipline and self-training. After all, none of us is born like that.
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
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while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.
Passage 1:
中国是全世界最大的潜在市场：中国每年要增加程控电话2000万门以上，世界第一。//
但是由于多年没有解决的重复建设问题，中国现在不少产品出现了供过于求的情况，如VCD生产得太多，卖不出去。//
中国现在需要的是经济结构的调整，所以，我们今后要加强基础设施的建设，加强农村广大市场的开发。//
中国这个市场大得不得了。现在中国的市场远未饱和，我们欢迎外国的投资者踊跃到中国来投资。
Passage 2:
为了支持北京申办2008年奥运会，现在北京市民比以往任何时候都更加热衷于学习英语。//
据新华社报道，北京人民广播电台于2000年12月开设了一档“北京市民英语100句”的节目，来帮助更多的人学习英语。//
同学校里传统的英语教学不同，这档节目不是从语法和音标开始，而是涉及英语的日常口语。//
北京市民学习英语的浪潮席卷了整个城市。来到北京的老外如果在大街上遇到当地居民用英语向他们问候，将不会感到惊讶。
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?”.
Topic: The significance of the urban greening projects in Shanghai
Questions for Reference: 1. How do people or local residents feel when they find more green plots in
the urban areas?
2. What are the benefits to have more trees and flowers in a big city like
Shanghai?
3. What significance will the urban greening projects have on Shanghai? 4. What should we do to protect the green lots in our city?
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