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2016年3月上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试真题试卷及

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(总分212, 做题时间90分钟)

Section 1 listening test Part A Spot Dictation

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with

blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage only once.

Good morning. The discussion topic for today's seminar is \in America. \In the United States, homelessness has【C1】______during the last decade. Estimates of the number of Americans currently without 【C2】______vary wildly. Advocacy groups like the National Coalition for the Homeless say that 【C3】______Americans live on the streets or in emergency and temporary shelters. The US Department concerned puts the figure at【C4】______. Yet both bureaucrats and advocates agree on one point, that is, the face of homelessness【C5】______in the past 10 years, as more and more low-income housing is mowed down【C6】______. Some 20 years ago, the typical \white male who suffered from a mental illness or【C7】______. Today's homeless, however, are a more eclectic group. 【C8】______of the homeless today are Black, mostly【C9】______. More than half of them have never been homeless before. In many cases, they have been evicted from their homes, or the【C10】______in which they lived was demolished or burned down. About 60 percent of all homeless people live on【C11】______with an average monthly income of 450 dollars. About 20 percent are mentally ill. All sorts of people have been pushed out of【C12】______because of the critical shortage of affordable places to live. As a result, homelessness has climbed to the top of the【C13】______of social concerns. But there is a great gap between concern and active involvement【C14】______this growing problem. For many people, the inaction is【C15】______, not indifference. The fact is that there are many ways in which individuals can【C16】______. Yet for those people【C17】______, one of the first steps is to get to know the homeless and understand how they【C18】______. Many advocates believe that it is important for【C19】______to get to know and reach out to the homeless and【C20】______.

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Part B Listening Comprehension

Directions: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you

will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

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A She is overcharged by someone for her house maintenance. B She is interested in becoming a builder herself. C She needs to know basic principles of roof construction. D She needs to find a book on roofs in the local library. 22.

A She has had her house roof repaired. B She has just retired.

C She has enrolled in some course. D She has read a book on roofs. 23.

A A roof with some straight pieces. B A triangle structure to support a load. C An insurance policy for retirement. D A panel point connecting joints. 24. A Sledges. C Roof covers. B Wind meters. D Suspension bridges.

25.

A He is a librarian. C He is a builder. B He is a repairman. D He is a weatherman.

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A 11. B 19. 27.

C 20. D 170.

A A wave of toxic mud travels down the Rio Doce River in Brazil.

B Many species of marine life such as the dolphins and whales face extinction. C It has incurred heavy casualties including 11 people dead and 12 people missing. D It has caused severe pollution in the Atlantic Ocean. 28.

A Its sales representatives have been misleading their customers in the purchase of computers. B Its experts are not aware of the software installed on Dell's PC computers worldwide. C There is a certificate used as part of a support tool to make the Dell computer work faster. D There is a security hole allowing access to bank details and other personal data. 29.

A Scientists are finding new ways in using microbubbles for medical treatment. B Scientists are optimistic about the effectiveness of microbubbles to computers.

C In the near future, microbubbles will float through the human body to reflect stronger ultrasound waves.

D Beyond medicine, microbubbles will revolutionise manufacturing processes of computer microchips.

30. A 30 million. B 92 million.

31. A Teachers. B Relatives. 32.

A Dyeing their hair. B Falling in love.

C 100 million. D 115 million.

C Parents. D Friends.

C Making fashion statements. D Wearing baggy pants.

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2016年3月上海市高级口译第一阶段笔试真题试卷