游之地。
Passage 2:
今年50年内，中国将成为一个新的国际生产中心。以广东省的东莞为例，该市如今已经是世界最大的信息产业生产中心之一。//
专家们认为，全球经济重组的总趋势是制造业将从发达国家转移到发展中国家，而高科技产业将以发达国家为基地。//
中国拥有巨大的市场、丰富的土地和能量资源，以及低成本高质量的人力，这些都为制造业的发展提供了良好的条件。//
随着中国加入世界贸易组织，我们制造业将面临来自世界市场和其他国家经济力量的竞争。
上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试（试卷十二）
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: What are the important factors involved in looking for an ideal job?
Questions for Reference: 1. What qualifications or personality do you think are of vital importance for
an individual in his or her job hunting? 2. What is your primary concern in selecting a profession, your personal interest,
income, specialization, or your working environment? Give reasons for your answer.
3. Do you think a job interview is indispensable for a recruiting institution?
Why or why not? How can we train ourselves to become successful interviewees?
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: Mr. President, I wish to thank you for your very gracious and eloquent remarks. At this very moment through the wonder of telecommunications, many people are hearing what we say today.//
Yes, right now the whole world is watching us. Though what we say here will soon be forgotten, what we do here will change the world.//
Given our distinct histories, geographies and cultures, it is inconceivable that we could see eye to eye on all issues. However, we do agree on the fundamental need for world peace.
Passage 2:
There is no particular style to American negotiations. The way the negotiations are conducted will vary from one business to another and will depend upon the individuals involved.//
However, in spite of such difference, there are certain characteristics that appear to be fairly common to most American business negotiators.//
For example, Americans tend to be straight-forward, aggressive and pushy for clear-cut definitions of business terms.//
Although Americans have a reputation for making quick decisions, this is not always true when a corporation is involved in a major venture or a large project. Therefore, you should also be prepared for lengthy negotiations.
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:
近年来，随着上海市民人均收入的逐年增加，消费结构发生了根本性的变化。// 许多传统的消费热点正在悄悄降温，新的消费亮点已崭露头角，过去单一的节假日购物消费已向多元化消费转变。//
从节假日休闲娱乐消费来看，同样也在悄然发生着变化。人们的假日休闲娱乐消费已突破了以往上舞厅、打保龄球等传统方式。//
取而代之的是市民选择在图书馆静静地阅读，或举家到博物馆游览参观，市民休闲的文化气息正在不断增强。
Passage 2:
根据房地产权威部门的统计，去年中国的住房平均价格达到了每平方米2226元，以前年高出6％。//
北京、上海和广州的住房价格在全国范围内位居前列，每平方米超过了3400元。市中心商业区及周边地区的房价则更为昂贵。//
上述三大城市的住房销售资料显示，去年房地产市场的总体增长主要出现在上半年，下半年的增长幅度有所下降。//
我认为，由于去年下半年新建成的房产项目不断积累，未售出的存量房增长幅度已超过7％，今年的住房销售总量将有所减缓。
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: Which do you prefer, riding a bicycle or driving a car to work? Giver reasons for your choice.
Questions for Reference: 1. Nowadays more and more Chinese citizens can afford to buy their own cars. Do
you plan to buy a car?
2. Discuss the advantages and/ or disadvantages of riding a bicycle to work. 3. Discuss the advantage and/ or disadvantages of driving a car to work.
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:
When traveling in the United States, you should know about finding a place to stay. Probably the best thing to do is to look in the Yellow Pages under Hotel, Motel or Lodging. You can compare the se4rvices offered in their advertisements.// Motels and inns have plenty of parking space and lakes.//
Beds also go by many different names, such as single, double, queen and king size ones. Some hotels even offer their guests waterbeds, “Long boy” beds, rollaways or hide-a-beds.//
If you prefer camping to staying in hotels, you can camp in state and national parks, though, which generally have facilities for both tents and trailers.
Passage 2: I am speaking in strong protest against the construction of very tall buildings in the city, such as skyscrapers. Skyscrapers are a man-made hazard, which will have damaging effect on our environment and our lives.//
As an increasing number of ecologists point out, a cluster of high-rise buildings in a city often overburden public transportation and parking-lot capacities.//
Skyscrapers are lavish consumers of electric power. Moreover, skyscrapers block bird flyways, and obstruct air traffic.//
I think many architects build skyscrapers for personal ambition, at the cost of the environment. To protect our environment for us and for our children, we should stop our cities form growing any higher.
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:
奥运会是目前规模是最大的全球性体育活动，举办奥运会可以向全世界显示中国的经济实力和科技水平。//
举办奥运会所要求的大规模高质量的信息传播网络，也可以大大促进北京电子信息产业、环保产业、文化产业和旅游服务产业。//
随着改革开放的进一步深入和社会经济的持续发展，我国社会稳定，经济繁荣，综合国力大大增强。//
我们相信，通过2008年在中国举办奥运会，奥林匹克思想和精神将得到更广泛的普及和发展。
Passage 2:
自上周五起，我们同上海市有关部门一起在上海展览中心举办了国际电脑及网络展。到昨天为止，参观人数已超过八万。//
参加本届展览的有国内顶尖的网络公司和国际业界先锋，诸如飞利浦等大公司。// 在本届展览会上，有超过170家公司展出了其革新技术和新发展的产品，引起了众多信息技术爱好者的关注和青睐。//
本次展览是配合当前“亚太地区城市信息高级论坛”而开展的系列活动之一，也是我们信息技术界的一次聚会。
上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试 INTERPRETATION TEST (Paper 14) 2000.5
Part A
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each sentence or 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 us begin Part A with the first passage.
Passage 1:
Your honor Mr. Mayor, thank you very much for your extraordinary arrangements and hospitality. In the short period of the two week study tour, we have travelled much of your country. //
Those were indeed exciting and unforgettable days. We have experienced the warm reception, the utmost courtesy and genuine friendship of the Chinese people. // We have been deeply impressed by the diversity, dynamism, and progress of China under the policies of reform and opening to the outside world. //
We're glad that we're part of the dramatic process of your change from the planned economy to the market-oriented economy. The cooperative relations between our two countries have become so extensive that they have affected almost all areas of economy. （参考答案）
尊敬的市长先生，感谢您的精心安排与好客。在短暂的两周考察中，我们的足迹遍布贵国的许多地方。//
那些日子确实令人激动，令人难忘。我们感受到的总是中国人民的热情接待，高度礼貌和诚挚友情。//
中国在改革开放政策引导下，气象万千，充满活力，不断进步，这些给我们留下了极为深刻的印象。//
贵国正处于一个由计划经济向市场经济转轨的过程，我们很高兴能参与这个富有戏剧性的转轨/转变过程。我们的合作关系领域广阔，几乎已涉及到所有的经济领域。
Passage 2:
Welcome to the Cairo International Conference Center. The Conference Center is a gift from the government of China. It is a symbol of friendship between the peoples of China and Egypt. //
Up to now, the Cairo International Conference Center is the only comprehensive conference center in Egypt. It occupies an area of 300,000 square meters. Of there, 58,000 square meters have been given to conference facilities. //
The Center is a mere 10-minute drive from the Cairo International Airport, a 5-minute walk from the Cairo Football Stadium and the Cairo International Exhibition Hall. //
As you stroll in the conference center you will be able to appreciate the magnificent architecture and millions of dollars' worth of art. You will also enjoy the beauty of the lovely man-made lake and the two Chinese pavilions. （参考答案）
欢迎参观开罗国际会议中心。开罗国际会议中心是中国政府赠送给埃及政府的礼物，是中埃两国人民友好的象征。
迄今为止，开罗国际会议中心仍是埃及唯一的综合性中心。会议中心占地30万平方米，其中5万8千平方米为会议设施。
中心距开罗国际机场驱车仅10分钟，步行5分钟便可抵达开罗足球场和开罗国际博览馆。
漫步会议中心，您不仅能领略宏伟的建筑，还能欣赏到价值成百万埃镑的艺术品。您还能欣赏到美丽的人工湖和两座中国式样的亭子。
Part B
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have each sentence or paragraph, interpret it into English. 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 us begin Part B with the first passage.
Passage 1:
主席先生、女士们、先生们，我宣布因特网服务国际研讨会开幕，我在此向参加开幕式的各界来宾表示热烈地欢迎！//
英国和澳大利亚的有关公司与专家对本次研讨会的成功召开给予了很大的帮助，对此，我谨致以诚挚的谢意。//
海外一些发达国家在推动因特网服务事业方面积累了不少的经验，值得我们借鉴和学习。通过交流，我们可以得到更多的信息和体会。//
我相信，本次研讨会对于推动因特网在中国的广泛使用具有积极的作用和深远的意义。我预祝研讨会圆满成功！ （参考答案） Mr. Chairman, Ladies and gentlemen, I declare open the International Symposium on Internet Service. I'd like to extend a warm welcome to our guests from various circles! //
I wish to express our sincere thanks to the British and Australian companies and their specialists whose generous help has made possible the successful commencement of this symposium. //
Some overseas developed nations / countries have accumulated much experience in promoting Internet service. And their experience deserves our reference and study. Through exchange, we will be able to acquire more information and knowledge. //
I believe the symposium will be constructive and significant in popularizing the use of Internet service in China. I wish the symposium a complete success.
Passage 2:
中国是一个发展中的社会主义国家，中国的发展不但直接影响中国人民的未来，而且也极大的影响亚洲和世界的发展与进步。//
今晚在座的各位商界领袖都是各行各业的成功人士。你们拥有丰富的管理经验和战略