2014年3月上海中级口译考试真题及答案_第3页

　　Talks and Conversations 4

　　Questions 23—26 are based on the following conversation.

　　In many countries, exchanging business cards is an important ritual. In Japan, especially, give and receive cards with care, use two hands and study the card carefully, rather than taking it one-handedly and stuffing it in a pocket. Asian business experts suggest that you observe the card carefully, indicate with a nod that you have understood it. And in general, treat the card with the respect you would give its owner. One US businessman lost a business deal in Japan, because his inattention to the Japanese businessman’s cards was taken as a measure of the lack of attention he would give to their business. In China and Japan, a small exchange of well-wrapped gifts, such as pens or paperweights, is expected at first encounters. In Arab countries and western European countries, gifts are not exchanged initially. Avoid gifts in sets of four in Japan, as the spoken number four has the same sound as the word for death. In China, clocks represent a similar bad fate and should not be given as gifts. In a Hindu nation like India, where cows are sacred, avoid gifts of leather. In Arab countries, gifts for a businessmen’s wife would be inappropriate. But if you are visiting a home in Latin America or Europe, a gift for the family or children is appreciated. Regional gifts, specialties of your area often make special gifts abroad. Amish handicrafts from Pennsylvania, maple syrup from Vermont, native American portrait from the south west.

　　23. According to the talk, what is the correct way of taking and receiving a business card in Japan?

　　24. According to the talk, why was the US business person not successful in the business deal in Japan?

　　25. In which country should gifts of leather be avoided?

　　26. Which of the following is not mentioned as a special gift in a foreign country?

　　【评析】这篇文章是关于名片与送礼礼仪的。虽然在文章的最后部分，出现了很多陌生地名与专有名词，但并不影响同学们对整篇文章大意的理解。同学们只要在考试时把握好日本，中国，印度这些国家在送礼、递名片方面分别有哪些礼节或禁忌便不难得出正确答案。

　　Talks and Conversations 5

　　Questions 27—30 are based on the following conversation.

　　M: Jane, I’ve got to use your advice.

　　W: What’s up, Bob?

　　M: OK, listen! I’ve decided to apply for that job I was telling you about. The one I saw in The Sunday Times. You remember?

　　W: Yes, I remember, Johnson was in it. What was it?A chemical company?

　　M: No, light engineering.

　　W: Oh, yes, of course, light engineering. I remember now. And it was for a manager, wasn’t it?

　　M: Yes, personnel manager.

　　W: Very nice, too. Do you feel optimistic about it?

　　M: Well, I wouldn’t say I exactly feel optimistic but at least my training and experience have put me in with a chance. So perhaps, could I say I feel reasonably optimistic about getting sure listed? But the interview, that’s different.

　　W: Why for goodness sake? You are not scared at interviews, are you?

　　M: No, I’m not scared of them. But I don’t feel at my best in interviews. Not when I am on the receiving end, I suppose at Yorkshire Engineering I spend so much of my time interviewing other people that I feel off balance when I’m in the hot sea myself. I’m afraid of be caught unprepared.

　　W: Oh, I shouldn’t worry too much about it if I were you. As you say, the job’s absolutely made for you. I shouldn’t think they’ll get many applicants with your qualifications. What’s the pay like incidentally?

　　M: Oh, the pay’s good, nearly twice what I’m getting now. But then it is in London.

　　W: What’s the money the main reason for applying?

　　M: One of the reasons. Probably not the main reason.

　　W: What was that thing?

　　M: Well, I like working at Yorkshire Engineering. But I’d like more scope for putting a few ideas in the practice. You know, old Sam is all right and he’s…

　　W: Who’s Sam? Is he your boss?

　　M: Yes, he’s the personnel manager and he’s very understanding, pleasant to work for and all that. But he’s very slow to respond to new ideas. I mean, you got to move with the times these days or you're soon left behind.

　　W: Good for you. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.

　　M: Thanks, I’ll need it.

　　27. What job is the man applying for?

　　28. Where is the man working now?

　　29. Which of the following is not the true about old Sam, the man’s boss?

　　30. According to the man, what is the main reason for his applying for the job?

　　【评析】这是一段关于求职的对话。语速较快，有较多连读和略读，对大家的听力理解会有一定的影响。但只要抓住对话的核心内容并作好相应笔记，如职位名称，工作地点，求职原因，男士对自己表现的评价等，就能很好地屏蔽语速对我们造成的负面作用，把握文章大意。