09年春季上海外语口译考试中级口译真题_第2页

Part B: Listening Comprehension

1. Statements

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE and you will not find them written on the paper, so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard .Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSER BOOKLET.

l. (A) We were met by the head of the company at the airport.

(B) We haw Mrs. Jones was the president of the company,.

(C) Mrs. Jones used to be the secretary of the company

(D) Mrs. Jones came to see us off at the airport.,

2. (A) The board of directors asked about the changes.

(B) The board 'of directors decided to invest more on the project.

(C) The board of directors approved the revisions.

(D) The board of directors could not understand her explanation.

3. (A) Many university students prefer soft drinks to fresh fruits.

(B) Most of them are first-or-second year college students

(C) A number of college students refuse to disclose their identities

(D) Not many students are interested in our research projects.

4. (A) We decided to sell the car when the oil Prices rose.

(B) We should not delay solving the problem of oil prices.

(C) We were at a loss as to whether to buy that expensive car or not.

(D) We didn't buy a car because of the floating oil prices.

5. (A )Most of them are from low-income belies.

(B) Most of them are in favor of a tax cut.

(C) I know the Congress will veto the tax reform.

(D) I propose the tax reform be debated in the Congress.

6. (A) Effective self management skills are key to academic and career success.

(B) If you spend a lot of time on your school work, you will become a good manager later

(C) School work can be time-consuming and is likely to make you feel exhausted after class.

(D) Good management calls for more time and energy on the part of the academic staff

7. (A) Mr. Paul White has just been fired.

(B) Mr. Paul White has forgotten the woman's name.

(C) Mr. Paul White is looking for a job.

(D) Mr. Paul White has the woman Promoted.

8. (A) I shall give you a discount

(B) The crisis is affecting the Whole world.

(C) I shall come in my Sunday best.

(D) The price is still too high.

9. (A) He finished the negotiation in three days.

(B) He was on a business trip ten days ago.

(C) His toughness cost him three more days.

(D) His business trip lasted thirteen days.

l0. (A) We are sure that our children will become positive members of the changing society.

(B) Children with self esteem can make positive adjustment and achieve career success.

(C) Personal goals can be reached with the help of parents who are competent members of the society

(D) Parents with confidence will adapt themselves to the changes and accomplish personal goals.