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:
We established our friendly and cooperative relations on the understanding that we would develop our friendship on the basis of mutual respect and equality, and mutual benefit.//
We believe that it is absolutely vital that all nations, big or small, rich or poor, should handle their relations on these principles.//
China has shown great interest in and understanding for the problems of small and developing countries. We sincerely appreciate the positions that China has taken in this regard.//
China’s support is a constant source of encouragement to us. I look forward, in the next few days, to the opportunity of learning something form your experience in promoting your economic and social development.
Passage 2:
During the course of his long political career, Abraham Lincoln had written a number of well-known speeches. But the address at Gettysburg is the most widely quoted.//
Since the speech was printed, almost every child of school age in the United States has to study and memorize it.// The speech was extremely short and simple. It had been composed by Abraham Lincoln on the train during his journey to Gettysbrug and it was written in pencil on the back of an envelope.//
Some historians say that the people were so moved by Lnicoln’s words that they did not applaud; instead, they responded with a profound and respectful silence.
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.
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Passage 1:
环境保护是中国的一项基本国策，是实现经济持续发展的一项重要战略。// 中国作为国际社会中的成员，积极参与国际环保事务，努力促进国际环保合作。//
人类在解决环境与发展问题上仍然面临着大量的难题，每个国家都面临着发展经济与保护环境的双重任务。//
中国将一如既往，与其他国家合作，为保护我们的生存环境，为人类的幸福和繁荣而奋斗。
Passage 2:
大多数人认为，书本和课本基本上是一回事，其实这种想法是完全错误的。// 书本并不仅仅是指课本。如果我们仅仅通过课本去学习，这就意味着我们把自己局限于生活中很狭小的一个方面。//
大多数教育专家都强调“终身学习”的重要性，认为继续教育的一个重要途径就是阅读各种书籍和报纸杂志。//
他们指出，学习永无止境，是个连续不断的过程。每一个人都可以，也完全可以做到：活到老学到老。
上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷十）
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 falling prices of electronic products
Questions for Reference: 1. What do you know about the changing prices for electronic goods such as
TV sets and air conditioners?
2. What are the advantages and / or disadvantages of price reduction for
electronic goods and other commodities?
3. Is price reduction and effective means of competition? Why or why not? 4. Now that China has entered the WTO, what impact will it have on the domestic
market of electronic products? And to what extent?
口译题 Part A
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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:
The human brain which contains an average of ten billion nerve cells, is divided into two roughly symmetrical hemispheres, sometimes called right and left brains.//
The two sides of the brain, while fairly comparable in size and form, appear to psecialize in handling various tasks.//
In most individuals, the left hemisphere has primary responsibility for language and this left brain dominance in linguistic functions appears to exit prior to birth.//
The right hemisphere, on the other hand, controls visual and spatial skills as well as the perception of nonlinguistic sounds and musical melodies.
Passage 2:
The People’s Republic of China and the United States of America are two great nations with very different cultures, political traditions and economic systems.// In spite of these differences, they have also many common interests, which can be promoted by improved relations.//
Although our trade relations sometimes is a source of disputes and misunderstandings, trade also can provide a link to establish improved economic conditions and increased good will between our two countries.// As this relationship is developed on the basis of equality and mutual benefit, the people of both nations should prosper.
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:
上星期三，古文明研究中心举办了一次国际研讨会，一百多名中外学者会聚一堂，讨论古代中华文明的发源和早期发展。//
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这次国际研讨会旨在追溯中国夏期之前的历史。夏朝被认为是中国历史上的第一个朝代。//
学者们认为，中华文明持续发展五千年而从未中断，这样的古文明在世界上绝无仅有。//
古中华文明的起源和发展过程是考古学家和历史学家探索的重要课题。同时，他们也对古中华文明的内容和机制予以极大的关注。
Passage 2:
作为第三产业的重要组成部分，旅游业的发展需要良好的经济环境、城市环境、人文环境和生态环境。//
近几年来，昆山市通过创建国家卫生城市、环保模范城市等一系列活动，城乡环境大大改善。//
现在，昆山市又在积极争创中国优秀旅游城市，进一步完善城市旅游功能，提高旅游服务水平。//
古老而美丽的小城昆山将以开放的姿态迎接八方来客，崛起的昆山旅游业将以崭新的姿态走向可持续发展的充满希望的未来。
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: Studying abroad: Do you consider this “brain drain” or “talent development”?
Questions for Reference: 1. Should Chinese students study abroad? What can they learn in universities
and colleges abroad? 2. As more and more Chinese students choose to study abroad, some people hold
that our country is losing talents needed for our social and economic development. Do you agree with this assertion? Why or why not? 3. Others argue that those Chinese students trained overseas will contribute
more to our country if they return home. What do you think the returned students can do to contribute to our motherland?
口译题 Part A
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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:
The United States is a country driven by automobiles. Americans are actually a people living on wheels who like to do business without leaving their cars.//
Wherever you go, you’ll see drive-in banks, drive-in-restaurants, drive-in churches and drive-in movies.//
When you drive in the U.S., you should note that the speed limit on the state or federal expressway is 55 miles per hour, and there is a minimum speed of 40 miles per hour.//
This country has the most developed car rental industry in the world. Largest American car rental companies have offices all over the U.S., with counters at most airports and in many international cities.
Passage 2: After a difficult period in relations between the United States and China, economic relations are certain to improve.//
Today, American businessmen are eager to learn more about trade and investment opportunities in China, especially after its accession to the WTO.// Many American businessmen and their lawyers now understand that they must study the laws, trade practices, and culture of China in order to be more effective in doing business with their partners.// Americans also can share with Chinese trading partners certain experience and information that may be helpful in creating better trade relations between our two countries.
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:
阳朔是个小镇，人口不足三万。它极负盛名，每年有成千上万的游客趋之若鹜，
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