So many of the productions currently to be seen on the london stage are concerned with the more violent aspects of life that it is surprising to meet a play about ordinary people caught up in ordinary events.Thomson Sackville's The Visitor is just such a play——at least, on the surface. It seems to stand well outside the mainstream of recent british drama.In fact the surface is so bland that attention is constantly focused on the care with which the play has been put together, and the clarity withwhich its argument develops; it seems natural to discuss it in terms of the notion of “the well-wrought play.”
如今，伦敦地区上演的戏剧往往都侧重生活中的暴力行为。所以，当我们看到一部戏所描写的是平凡人物的平凡生活时，颇为惊讶。汤姆森.萨克维尔的《访客》就是一部这样的作品——至少，乍看之下的确如此。该剧似乎与时下英国主流戏剧相距甚远。实际上，从表层来看，该剧实在太过平淡无奇，于是，人们的注意力就转移到了其他方面。譬如，这部戏是如何精心构思的，其论点是如何条理清晰地展开的。所以，从创作的角度去探讨这部“精雕细琢的戏”，似乎更为自然。

The story is about an unremarkable family evening in middle-class suburbia. The Husband and wife have invited a friend to dinner. the friend turns up in due course and they talk about their respective lives and interests. During this conversion, in which the author shows a remarkble talent for writing dialogue which is entertaining and witty without being so sparkling as to draw too much attention to itself; the characters are carefully fleshed out and provided with a set of credible——if unremarkable——motives. Through innumerable delicate touches in the writing they emerge：pleasant, humorous, ordinary， and ineffectual. and if they are never made vibrantly alive in terms of the real world, one feels that this is deliberate; that the author is content to give them a theatrical existence of their own， and leave it at that.
剧本讲的是发生在市郊普通中产阶级家庭里的一个聚会。一对夫妻邀请了一位朋友来共进晚餐。朋友如约而至。三人聊起了各自的生活和兴趣爱好。剧中的对话机智、风趣，而又没有那种为了吸引观众而喧宾夺主的架势；剧作者的高超功力可见一斑。剧中的人物有血有肉，他们的（生活）动机虽不高尚，但令人信服。通过精细的刻画，这些人物以亲切、幽默、普通和平凡的形象展现在观众面前。如果以现实生活的标准来衡量，他们缺乏那种震撼人心的活力。这似乎是作者刻意为之的。只要这些人物能够在戏剧舞台上存活下来，并为人接受，作者就心满意足了。年近古稀的我，应该说是饱经风霜、世事洞明了。但依然时而明白，时而懵懂。孔子曰：“七十而从心而欲，不逾矩。”大概已达到大彻大悟的思想境界了吧。吾辈凡夫，生存在功利社会，终日忙忙碌碌，为柴米油盐所困，酒色财气所惑，既有追求，又有烦恼，若想做到从心所欲，难矣哉！

老年人的从心所欲，不是说可以我行我素，倚老卖老，从心所欲，说白了，就是要有自己的的活法，在心灵深处构筑独自的“自由王国”。海空任鱼跃，天高任鸟飞，悠悠然自得其乐。这种自由，既是无限的，又是有限的，无限的从心所欲寓于有限的生活空间。我想，这大概就是孔夫子所说的“不逾矩”吧。

译文：
Approaching the age of 70, I should be said to be weather-beaten and insightful about the mundane affairs yet I’m still alternately sober and muddled. When Confucius said: “Once I was seventy I was able to follow my heart’s desire freely without overstepping the bounds”, he must have achieved supreme enlightenment. We ordinary people, living in a utilitarian-oriented society, rush about all day long, vexed by daily necessities like fuel, rice, cooking oil and salt, and tempted by cardinal vices such as wine, women, avarice and pride. What an immense difficulty to follow our hearts’ desire in the face of conflicts between pursuits and cares.

To say that we elderly people should have a free rein does not mean we could follow our bigoted course and presume on our advanced age. It means that we, after the discovery of our individual way of living, build our own “Realm of Liberty” in the depths of our minds. The wide sea allows the fish to leap about and vast sky the birds to fly. With such freedom from restraint, we are content with our lot, taking delight in whatever we do. Such freedom is infinite as well as finite in that the infinite liberty of mind is confined in the finite living sphere. To me, that is what Confucius defines as “not overstepping the bounds

Energy crisis

1.    what do you know about it ?

2.    how to address this problem?

 Energy is the blood of modern industry.

Metaphor 暗喻

Industrialization

Civilization

Urbanization

Abundant supply of energy

Oil, coal, gas, fossil fuel 化石燃料

Non-renewable energy 不可再生

Alternative 选择

1.    side effect

CO2 CO carbon dioxide

Greenhouse effect, global warming

Climate change

Reverse the trend 逆转趋势

Cut the emission 减排

2.    clean energy

hydraulic power 水电

tidal 潮汐 wind power geothermal 地热

biofuel 生物燃料 nuclear energy 核能

 sustainable 可持续的

environment-friendly 环保的

abandon 抛弃

3.    rely on technology

efficiency of energy

minimize the harm /pollution of energy

4.    launch a campaign to arouse the awareness of the public to conserve energy

deplete, exhaust 耗尽

exhaustible 可耗尽的

inexhaustible 不可耗尽的

dwindle 减少 diminish

transcend borders 跨越国界

fossil fuel 化石燃料

non-renewable 不可再生的

1. explain civil servant test fever .

a. decent , well-paid welfare bonus

b. promising prospect promotion

climb the social ladder 爬社会楼梯

job mobility 工作流动性

c. enthusiastic 热情的；

fierce competition in talent/job market

weak economy, downsizing, layoff

job insecurity

line of reasoning 推理

brainstorming 头脑风暴

broaden your horizon

expend your scope of knowledge

Beijing review 

Does taking advantage of a malfunctioning ATM warrant a life sentence?

许霆案 migrant worker in Guangdong 外来务工者

Deduct 扣钱 withdraw 取钱

Share the secret with his friend, who told the police

176,000 yuan 

Escape one year, later caught

Windfall 横财 

Ruling 判决 jail 监狱

Trigger controversy 引起争议

Plan, motive 动机

Jesus   耶稣   

Marie 玛利亚

Fiancé 未婚夫

fiancée 未婚妻

carol 赞歌

conceive 怀孕

pregnant 怀孕的

deliver a baby 生孩子

she is with a baby 有身孕

deliever a speech

deliever the product 送货

virgin 处女 

census 人口普查

register 注册

ancestor 祖先

no vacancy 无空房间

inn-keeper 客栈主人

worship 崇拜

money worship 金钱崇拜

      gracious invitation 盛情邀请

 lady is graceful 优雅

Christ   God ,

 lord, jesus, most high, the glory, father,

the almighty 无所不能的

threaten an empire 威胁帝国

emperor 国王 upset 不安的uneasy

disciple门徒 juda 犹大

betray 背叛 turn against

traitor 叛徒 the last supper 最后的晚餐

sin 罪 

nail 钉在on the cross 十字架

rise up to the paradise 天堂

resurrection 复活

men with virtues 美德 go to heaven

men with sins 罪 go to hell 地狱

Easter 复活节

Executor 侩子手

Execute 处死，执行

Crucify 十字架钉死

Crucification

Chief executive officer 首席执行官

Ruthless, barbarous, cruel 残忍的

Grave 坟墓

Guard 保卫

Turn against 背叛 

Flesh blood 

Redeem 救赎 

Sinful 道德上有罪的

Guilty 法律上的罪

Alien 外星人 E.T.

Atheist 无神论者

Convert 皈依转化

Free tutorial 免费的答疑

Altruism 利他主义

Egoism 自我主义 

Ego 自我

Generous 大方的 mean 小气的

Philanthrophy 慈善 

philanthropist 慈善家

charity 慈善  

donation 捐献 

foundation 基金会 

Insufficient, deficient 缺乏的

真题p44 :

ATM automated teller machine

Aim, target , goal, objective, purpose目标

Devise 设计   device 装置

Take one’s place, replace, substitute, supplant 替代

Assembly line 组装线，流水线 

Correction fluid修正液

Inexorably无情的 mechanism机制

Perform 完成 replace 替代=substitute

Automation自动化 link连接

Sequence顺序 semiskilled半熟练的

半球hemisphere, 半圆semi-circle

Output产量 norm标准 cycle周期

Dispense 废除= eliminate, do away with

monitor 监控，显示器

监视supervise, oversee

导师supervisor

As far as sth is concerned, so far as sth is concerned 就。。而言

 illustrate 例子显示

Immense, tremendous, enormous, substantial巨大的

 light bulb灯泡

Preautomation 自动化前 

employ使用;utilize, exploit(剥削)

Kangaroo leaps 袋鼠跳

发展快develop by leaps and bounds

Rebound 篮板 bound back 反弹

Great leap forward 大跃进

Look before you leap. 三思后行。

Supervise 监督 supervisor 导师

Acknowledgement 鸣谢

Google baidu

Retrieve 拿回，检索

Merit, advantage, strength, pros, 好处

Demerit, dis..    weakness, shortcoming, cons 坏处

China boasts vast land and abundant natural resources.

Urgency 紧急 

剩余 surplus

贸易顺差trade surplus

贸易逆差trade deficit(赤字)

Fiscal deficit 财政赤字

Levy tariff 征收关税duty

Dumping 倾销 anti-dumping 反倾销

The last straw 最后一根稻草 压死骆驼

Bubble burst 泡沫爆掉

哭泣burst into tears

Eliminate 废除 

Sheer nonsense 纯粹胡说

Career 终身职业 occupation 工作 

Purge 清洗   clease

Boring, dull, tedious, monotonous 枯燥的

3 shifts 三班

Night shift 夜班

Work shifts 三班倒 

Entrust委托，被信任 essential必不可少

Install安装 installment 按揭，分期付款

Installation 安装 uninstall 反安装

的 merit 好处 attempt尝试

Urgent紧急的 fill填补 utilize 利用

Release释放 straw稻草，迹象 

Outburst 爆发 muscular肌肉的

Do away with =eliminate 废除

Tedious, boring, dull, monotonous枯燥的

Plant工厂 occupation职业 devote奉献

Leisure休闲

Night shift 夜班

Round-the-clock =24 hours

真题p 41:

Around; approximately,roughly大约

Come up with 想出figure out

Lawnmower 割草机

Genius 天才 ingenious 聪明的，

As you sow, you will reap.

种瓜得瓜

You will reap what you sow.

Harvest 丰收

A heavy snow promises a bumper h..

瑞雪兆丰年

Warehouse 仓库

Stainless steel 不锈钢

Stain污点

Pizza

Pizzahut,papa johns 

Better ingredients, better pizza

Nutritional facts 营养物

Barrier, block, hurdle 障碍

Ingenuity 聪明

Capital 资本，首都

capitalize利用=utilize, exploit(剥削，业绩)

Patent 专利 trail小路 anonymous匿名的

Catalogue目录 brainchildren智慧成果

Brainstorm头脑风暴 braindrain人才外流

Brainstrain 人才短缺 square bullet方子弹 infidel不忠诚的人traitor叛徒 

Laser激光 grant 给予，颁发

Craftsman工匠 entitle使有权做

Install安装 procedure步骤

Sophisticated复杂的，尖端的，人世故的

Monarch君主 principal 主要的

Boil down to 归根结底为 vital 重要的 

Ingredient 成分 overcome克服 hurdle障碍 complex复杂的 obtain获得

下一篇：

Cell 细胞 moisture 潮湿，水分

Metabolism 新陈代谢 cereal grain谷物

Bin 桶 sufficient=adequate充足的

Insect 昆虫 breed繁殖 manifest显示

Bulk大量 insulator 隔热物，绝缘体

Colony殖民地 spoil破坏

Content含量 preservation保存

Starch淀粉 endosperm内牙孢子

Nourishment 营养 embryo胚胎

Chlorophyll叶绿素 trap吸收

Nourish滋养 thresh脱粒 winnow扬谷

Numerous 无数的 race 种族

Customary传统的 infection 感染，侵扰

Bacteria 细菌 infestation 侵蚀

Molecular 分子的 dirupt扰乱

Tough硬的 justification 道理 liken比喻为

Leather皮 pickle盐腌制 salt solution盐水

Section 部分 indefinitely无限制的

Exposure暴露 bacon咸肉 ham火腿

Sausage 香肠

Preservative 防腐剂

Tropical zone 热带

Traditional, orthodox, conventional 传统的

Denounce 谴责

Piggy bank 储蓄罐

Smart and responsible saving

Credit union or bank

Annual percentage yield 每年百分比例收益   withdraw 取钱=draw

Deposit 存，押金 

saving account 储蓄账户

inflation 通货膨胀

 Compound interest 复利   snowball

Financial professional 金融专业人士

Sensible 明智的 safe 保险柜

CPI consumer price index

Inflation 通货膨胀 rate

通货紧缩deflation

Negative growth 负增长 

Depreciate, devalue 贬值

Private 私人的

public 上市公司

Expand biz

Short of fund, capital

Make a deal 交易

Raise fund 集资

Ownership    shareholder

Panic selling 恐慌性抛售

Figure or numbers

Stock index 股指

1.    unpredictable 不可预测的

local authority 当地政府

electricity 电

access cash 接触到现金

available 有的

basic necessities 基本需求

rule of thumb 准则

spoil破坏 can goods罐装食品

baby formulae 婴儿配方 can opener起子

flashlight 手电 radio stay informed

package of battery 包电池

cordless phone 无绳电话

first aid 急救 bandage 绷带

pain-reliever止痛片 prescription 处方

medication 药 bill钱change 零钱

document 文件 will 遗嘱passport 护照

insurance policy 保险单 birth certificate

directory 电话薄 contact info联系信息

blog.hjenglish.com/chengweiqiang

checklist 列表

illuminating 启发的，阐明的

portable 可携带的袖珍的

well-stocked装得好的

emergency kit 紧急工具箱

manual can opener 手工起子

accommodate兼顾 special needs of family members

容忍的accomodating, tolerant,

Disuse

Flying attendant 

Pilot 

4 criteria 4个标准:

1.lexical resources 词汇资源

2.grammatical accuracy语法准确

3.coherence 连贯consistency and cohesion 衔接

4. logic 逻辑 and native-like 地道的（idiomatic）

Coolie

Kungfu

Tofu         go global

Coming to Yale campus with strong academic atmosphere and seeing the eager young faces, I can’t help thinking of /recalling the wonderful moment I spent in Tsinghua university in Beijing 4 decades ago.

Moment in Peking

Studentquest

Commission 佣金

Now I still benefit tremendously/enormously from the instruction of the teachers and the interactions with other students.

Yale is well-known/famous for its long history, unique way of running school and academic excellence.

If time could go/flash back several decades, I wish I were a student of Yale just like you.

Harvard’s school motto

Befriend Aristotle, befriend plato, and above all, befriend truth

The school motto of Yale emphasizes Light and Truth, which conforms to the progress of mankind and represents the aspiration心愿 of every motivated有动力的 young man.

Comply with 遵从，符合

Seek truth from facts

sensitive Info 敏感信息

impersonate 伪装成

code密码 password

trustworthy值得信赖的

verify, confirm确认

login登陆 legitimate合乎情理的

scare 惊吓 detect 检测

browser 浏览器

security compromised 安全威胁

fill out a form 填表格

suspicious 诡异的 logo产品标识

怀疑suspect 嫌疑犯

submit递交 spam=junk mail垃圾邮件

deception, deceive 欺骗

fraud 作假 

machinery 机械

button 按钮 screen 屏幕，甄别

operating system 操作系统

click the icon 点击图标

instruction； command 命令

unique 独特的

personalized 个人化的

program程序

Britain’s got talent

This video boasts the most viewership on youtube.

Susan 

Final 决赛

Skeptical 怀疑的 

Stunning, incredible performance 惊人的，难以置信的表演 amazing,

Laugh at her, was against her,

Village, bumpkin 乡下人 

Cynical 愤世嫉俗的 

Wake-up call 唤醒 privileged 荣幸的

Ironically 讽刺的 tiger

Thrilled 兴奋的  

Forgive and forget 既往不咎

Let bygones be bygones.

Miserable 悲惨的

Ransom 赎金

有两个大款附庸风雅，参加一个冷餐会，与会者自然不乏真正的名流学者。席间，一个学者与其中的大款甲闲聊，话题不知怎么扯到莎士比亚身上。学者问大款甲：“先生是否对莎士比亚最感兴趣？”大款甲顿了顿，随即正色说：“相比之下，还是威士忌合我口味。”这时，大家都暗自窃笑。大款乙也看出了苗头，悻悻然走开。在回来的小车上，大款乙教训大款甲说：“你真一点都不懂，莎士比亚是饮料，你怎么把它当洋酒了！”

Two big shots attended a buffet reception, pretending to be well-educated scholars, for the participants included some real scholars of distinction. During the reception, a scholar chatted with Tycoon A and somehow the topic shifted to Shakespeare. The scholar asked, “Are you most interested in Shakespeare?” The big shot paused and announced with a severe countenance: “In comparison, whiskey is more to my taste.” Hearing that, all the listeners laughed up their sleeves. Tycoon B saw the straw in the wind and left resentfully. On their way home in the car, Tycoon B lectured Tycoon A: “ How could you be that ignorant! Shakespeare is a beverage, and you are foolish enough to take that as an imported spirit!”

What is a novel? I say: an invented story. At the same time a story which, though invented, has the power to ring true. True to what? True to life as the reader knows life to be or, it may be, feels life to be. And I mean the adult, the grown-up reader. Such a reader has outgrown fairy tales, and we do not want the fantastic and the impossible. So I say to you that a novel must stand up to the adult tests of reality.

You may say:”If one wants truth, why not go to the literally true book? Biography or documentary, these amazing accounts of amazing experiences which people have.” Yes, but I am suggesting to you that there is a distinction between truth and so-called reality. The novel does not simply recount experience. And here comes in what is the actual livening spark of the novel: the novelist’s imagination has a power of its own. It does not merely invent, it perceives. It intensifies, therefore it gives power, extra importance, and greater truth to what may well be ordinary and everyday things.

小说是什么？我认为是人们创造出来的故事。同时尽管是创造出来的故事，但是小说仍然有一种力量能够让人听上去感觉像真的一样。真的像什么呢？就像读者所知道的那种生活或者可能的生活样子，像他们所感觉的那种生活。当然我指的是对于成熟的成年读者而言。像我们这样的成年读者已经足够长大，不再相信童话故事，不再需要奇异幻想和那些不可能发生的事情。所以我对你说，小说必须要成熟起来，能够让成年人将之放在生活中试验。

你或许会说：“如果一个人需要事实，他为什么不去看完完全全真实的书呢？自传或者纪录片里都是些令人惊异的真人真事的描述。这当然正确，但是我对你的建议是事实和所谓的现实之间有着本质的区别。小说并不仅仅只是叙述人们的经历，小说会添加人们的经历。而这一点正是小说所具有的活力火花：小说家的想象力有其自己强大的力量。借助这种想象力小说家并不仅仅创造，他们去感知。这种想象力不断增强，给原本普普通通的日常生活注入一股力量，使它们变得额外地重要，变得更加地真实。

    2008年3月中级口译考试真题

SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (45 minutes)

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.

How did the Olympic Games start? In ancient Greece athletic festivals were very important and had strong ________ (1). Originally the Festival was held in honour of .Zeus, the supreme god in Greek Mythology. Eventually the Olympian athletic festival had lost its ________ (2) and became an international event. No one knows exactly ________ (3) the Olympic Games go, but some scholars recorded date from 776 B.C.
According to some scholars, at first the only Olympic event was ________ (4), called a stadium and that was the only event until 724 B.C. After that, other ________ (5) were added and sixteen years later in ________ (6) the pentathlon was added and wrestling became part of the games. This pentathlon was a five-event match which ________ (7) running, wrestling, leaping, throwing the discus, and hurling the javelin.
The games were held ________ (8) and after an uninterrupted history of 1170 years, the games ________ (9) in A.D. 394, the Christian era, because of their pagan origin.
It was over ________ (10) before there was another such international athletics gathering. In 1896, the first of the modern ________ (11) opened in Athens, Greece.
Nowadays, the Games are held in different countries ________ (12). The host country provides vast facilities such as stadiums and ________ (13).Many more sports are represented, including the very celebrated event: ________ (14).
The Olympics start with the arrival in the stadium of a torch, ________ (15) on Mount Olympus by the sun's rays. The torch is carried by ________ (16) to the stadium. The Olympic flame symbolizes the ________ (17) of the ancient Greek athletic ideals, and it burns throughout the Games until ________ (18). The well-known Olympic flag, however, is ________ (19): the five interlocking rings symbolize the uniting of all five continents ________ (20).

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 ANSWER BOOKLET.

1.(A) Diana is fond of outdoor activities.
(B) Diana is well-paid for her hard work.
(C) Diana dislikes her job because it is tough.
(D) Diana considers her income to be mediocre.
2.(A) I'm not sure if you are responsible.
(B) I'm not content with the result of the meeting.
(C) I know the delay is not your fault.
(D) I think the flame of that fire is too high.
3.(A) The refrigerator was repaired by an old man.
(B) The refrigerator will be fixed if it is under warranty.
(C) Mrs. Green had her refrigerator fixed for nothing.
(D) Mrs. Green would have had the refrigerator repaired if she had warranty.
4.(A) George always tells the truth.
(B) George lives too far to visit us.
(C) It is kind of George to assist me in the filling station.
(D) It is worthwhile to make friends with George.
5.(A) The company's budget must be reduced reasonably next year.
(B) The company's production cost is expected to rise next year.
(C) The company has to stabilize its production cost.
(D) The company is likely to go bankrupt because of its limited budget.
6.(A) Prompt delivery of the goods before Christmas is the most important.
(B) Top priority should be given to the competitive and reasonable price of the goods

(C) During Christmas, there will be a shopping craze for goods with good quality.
(D) Nothing is more important than the quality and price of the goods for Christmas.
7.(A) Let's continue the talk over dinner at 9 o'clock tonight.
(B) We have to work something out before 9 o'clock tomorrow.
(C) I propose a break until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
(D) I'm sure we'll all calm down before 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.
8.(A) Our products cannot compete on the international market because of their higher prices.
(B) Our products exhibit greater competitiveness even though they lack advanced technology.
(C) Advanced technology will increase our expense to compete on the international market.
(D) Advanced technology contributes to the excellence and competitiveness of our products.
9.(A) Mr Parkinson never gives free investment consultations.
(B) Don't consult Mr Parkinson if your problem is about finance or investment
(C) The advice Mr Parkinson offers is often of great importance to our investment.
(D) We should not invest in the company where Mr Parkinson is the CEO.
10.(A) Aging population is expected to double within decades.
(B) By 2020, 45% of the people in the country will be over sixty-five.
(C) Old people in this country can expect to live a longer life.
(D) In less than 20 years, 23 million more people will have to retire.

2. Talks and Conversations

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the best answer to that question. Then write a letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
Questions 11-14

11.(A) £400.
(B) £450.
(C) £500.
(D) £600.
12.(A) It is very near his working place.

(B) It is a rather crowded residential area.
(C) It is convenient for transportation and shopping.
(D) It is the only good position he has in mind.
13.(A) He has a big family.
(B) He has to work at home.
(C) His mother-in-law likes to have parties.
(D) His children are rather naughty.
14.(A) Its bedrooms are specious.
(B) Its rent is quite reasonable.
(C) It is located in a good position.
(D) It is well furnished.

Questions 15-18

15.(A) The orange juice can help treat indigestion.
(B) The orange in a supermarket is much cheaper.
(C) The orange is more nutritious than any other fruits.
(D) The orange is an essential part of a healthy diet
16.(A) Orange.
(B) Chocolate.
(C) Vanilla.
(D) Sugar.
17.(A) It can keep your immune system strong.
(B) It can assist in your effort to reduce weight.
(C) It can easily replace the nutrition of a daily meal.
(D) It can help control the rising blood sugar levels.
18.(A) The fruit sugar in oranges.
(B) The fibre in oranges.
(C) Vitamin C in oranges.
(D) Calcium in oranges.

Questions 19-22

19.(A) He is applying to a university in England.
(B) He is consulting a female professor.
(C) He is studying in a British university.
(D) He is helping the woman cook some food.
20.(A) It is awful.
(B) It is one of his favorite kinds.
(C) It is of a much greater variety.
(D) It is better than he expected.
21.(A) He is fond of English dishes.
(B) He is tired of puddings and pies.
(C) He enjoys English strawberry yogurt.
(D) He seldom has breakfast at home.
22.(A) Because it is properly cooked at home.
(B) Because it is a kind of Yorkshire pudding.
(C) Because he has never tasted it before.
(D) Because he has made it all by himself.

Questions 23-26

23.(A) We should pay more attention to our history class.
(B) We generally fail to remember anything that was said.
(C) Sharks are necessary in the training of active listeners.
(D) Good listening skills are essential in our life.
24.(A) They tolerate distractions.
(B) They often find themselves in hot water.
(C) They are generally lazy.
(D) They are critical to family life.
25.(A) By taking notes.
(B) By remembering what was said.
(C) By getting up to shut the door.
(D) By asking questions.
26.(A) Seas.
(B) Sharks.

(C) Sponges.
(D) Students.

Questions 27-30

27.(A) He writes comic stories.
(B) He draws pictures for comic books.
(C) He teaches painting in an art school.
(D) He compiles comic books with other writers.
28.
(A) Give his drawings a more graphic look.
(B) Add variations to his works.
(C) Employ a chunky brush style.
(D) Move along a linear way.
29.(A) They are very popular.
(B) They are of the same style.
(C) They are fairly eclectic.
(D) They are influenced by other artists.
30.(A) It is a new one with only 2 editors.
(B) It takes him on the permanent staff.
(C) It controls the final look of his works.
(D) It has a nurturing environment.

Part C: Listening and Translation

1. Sentence Translation

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 5 statements in English. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you hear each sentence, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

2. Passage Translation

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 paragraphs in English. You will hear the passages ONLY ONCE. After you hear each passage, translate it into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. You may take notes while you are listening.
(1)

(2)

SECTION 2: STUDY SKILLS (45 minutes)

Directions: In this section, you will read several passages. Each passage is followed by several questions based on its content. You are to choose ONE best answer, (A), (B), (C) or (D), to each question. Answer all the questions following each passage on the basis of what is stated or implied in that passage and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
Questions 1-5

Last month, upon hearing that a neighbor had been burgled, my husband voiced a desire to beef up our home security. I was largely unresponsive. The previous owners of our house installed a burglar alarm system, but we never got it switched on, because, quoting Ed, I apparently care more about the $29 monthly fee than I do about our home security. In the end, I gave in.
The alarm company sent over a sales representative, a well-coiffed professional in a suit and heels. She recommended adding some infrared motion sensors. I was not wild about this. I like to keep things simple. My idea of home security is to hire cheap, disreputable painters who can be counted upon to paint the windows shut. "Besides, can't the motion sensors be set off by a pet?" I said.
Ed leaned in close to the sales rep. "We don't have any pets," he whispered. "We don't have a pet now'' I said." But we might someday." I knew this to be a lie. Ed is a dog person, and I'm a cat person. We cancel each other out.
I pointed out that every now and then, the neighbors' cat, Sprinkles, will sneak into the house when the back door is open. The alarm woman started talking about "pet resistance." This was a feature of the motion sensor whereby it was set to cover the room from the waist up only. "Though of course...," she hesitated, "the cat would have to stay on the ground at all times."
We got the sensors, and we got the system switched on. We never got a pet, each of us practicing his or her own particular brand of pet resistance, but we did, after many years of cost-based bickering, get a housecleaner. Every other month, Natalia can be seen making her way through the filth and cobwebs. I gave her the alarm code but promised to leave the alarm off the day she came.
Naturally, I forgot. Later that morning, my work phone rang. It was Natalia, yelling in harmony with the shrieking of the alarm. She couldn't find the code. On top of all this, my cell phone started ringing. This was the alarm company, responding to the alarm and calling me to get the secret password—which was different from the shutoff code—required for them to shut off the system and prevent the police from rushing over to arrest Natalia for breaking and entering.
Some weeks back, Ed and I had spent 15 minutes arguing over the secret password for the alarm. Ed is a fan of the complicated, hacker-proof, identity-theft-foiling password, the kind that involves alternating capital and lowercase letters with obscure foreign accent marks, whereas I'll use my name. I had no recollection of what we'd settled on. "Ummmm." The alarm, and Natalia, continued to go off. This went on for some time.
Meanwhile, Natalia had dug through her bag, found the piece of paper I'd given her with the shutoff code and quieted the screaming alarm. I don't know how effective these alarms are against burglars, but Sprinkles hasn't been seen on the property in weeks.

1.Why didn't the writer get the burglar alarm system switched on?

(A) Because she didn't like its design.
(B) Because the burglar alarm system had broken down.
(C) Because she considered monthly fee unnecessary.
(D) Because she thought their home security was not a problem.
2.The family didn't have a pet because _______.
(A) they didn't like pets
(B) they didn't like each other's favorite animal
(C) they took their neighbors' pet as their own.
(D) it cost a lot to have a pet.
3.According to the sales representative, the motion sensor _______.
(A) is pet resistant
(B) is set to cover the room floor
(C) could be set off by a pet if it was near
(D) could be set off by a pet if it jumped high enough
4.The word "bickering" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to _______.
(A) arguing
(B) considering
(C) persuading
(D) consulting
5.Ed preferred their password for the alarm to be _______.
(A) complicated
(B) interesting
(C) easy to remember
(D) his own name

Questions 6-10

An article published recently in the prestigious scientific journal Nature is shedding new light on an important, but hitherto little has been appreciated, aspect of human evolution. In this article, Professors Dennis Bramble and Daniel Lieberman suggest that the ability to run was a crucial factor in the development of our species. According to the two scientists, humans possess a number of anatomical features that make them surprisingly good runners. 'We are very confident that strong selection for running—which came at the expense of the historical ability to live in trees—was instrumental in the origin of the modern human body form,' says Bramble, a biology professor at the University of Utah.
Traditional thinking up to now has been that the distinctive, upright body form of modern humans has come about as a result of the ability to walk, and that running is simply a by-product of walking. Furthermore, humans have usually been regarded as poor runners compared to such animals as dogs, horses or antelopes. However, this is only true if we consider fast running, or sprinting, over short distances. Even an Olympic athlete can hardly run as fast as a horse can gallop, and can only keep up a top speed for fifteen seconds or so. Horses, antelopes and greyhounds, on the other hand, can run at top speed for several minutes, clearly outperforming us in this respect. But when it comes to long-distance running, humans do astonishingly well. They can maintain a steady pace for miles, and their overall speed compares favourably with that of horses or dogs.
Bramble and Lieberman examined twenty-six anatomical features found in humans. One of the most interesting of these is the nuchal ligament, a band of tissue that extends from a ridge on the base of the skull to the spine. When we run, it is this ligament that prevents our head from pitching back and forth or from side to side. Therefore, we are able to run with steady heads, held high. The nuchal ligament is not found in any other surviving primates, although the fossil record shows that Homo erectus, an early human species that walked upright, much as we do, also had one. Then there are our Achilles tendons at the backs of our legs, which connect our calf muscles to our heel bones—and which have nothing to do with walking. When we run, these tendons behave like springs, helping to propel us forward. Furthermore, we have low, wide shoulders, virtually disconnected from our skulls, another anatomical adaptation which allows us to run more efficiently. Add to this our light forearms, which swing out of phase with the movement of our legs to assist balance, and one begins to appreciate the point that Bramble and Lieberman are trying to make.
But what evolutionary advantage is gained from being good long-distance runners? One hypothesis is that this ability may have permitted early humans to obtain food more effectively. 'What these features and fossil facts appear to be telling us is that running evolved in order for our direct ancestors to compete with other carnivores for access to the protein needed to grow the big brains that we enjoy today,' says Lieberman.

6.The human ability to run ______.

(A) was only recently described in a scientific journal
(B) played an important part in human evolution
(C) is now regarded as more important than the ability to climb trees
(D) is surprising when we consider evolutionary trends
7.According to the passage, humans ______.
(A) are better runners than most other animals
(B) are not good at running short distances
(C) compare unfavorably with horses and dogs
(D) cannot run at top speed over long distances
8.It appears that the nuchal ligament _______.
(A) is found only in modern primates
(B) enables us to run with steady heads
(C) prevents the head from moving
(D) is a unique anatomical feature among all species
9.The passage suggests that _______.
(A) we do not need calf muscles in order to walk
(B) without shoulders we could not run very fast
(C) the movement of our forearms is out of phase
(D) our Achilles tendons are an adaptation for running
10.According to the passage, early humans _______.
(A) killed animals by exhausting them
(B) may have evolved big brains for running
(C) competed with other animals for food
(D) could probably run before they could walk

Questions 11-15

People value money desperately because they value one another desperately; thus the cause of panic in the stock-market plunge is not that people will lose their dollars but that they will lose their sense of community. For the past couple of weeks, the nation has watched itself roll toward ruin because people were losing their money in bales. If one were tasteless enough to ask a big loser what exactly he was losing, he would sputter, "What am I losing? My car! My beautiful home! My children's educations! My clothes! My dinner! My dollars!" They are all true. People have been mourning the passing of their money for all the things that money can do, and what money can do is impressive. Money can build cities, cure diseases, and win wars. The sudden acquisition of the stuff can toss our spirits into the air like a hat.
Money can do considerably more. It offers power, an almost unique form of power, not simply because it allows us to acquire and possess things but because it is we who determine its worth; we who say a ruby costs more than an apple; we who decide that a tennis court is more valuable than a book. Paradoxically, money creates a deep sense of powerlessness as well, since technically we cannot provide money for ourselves; someone or something else must do that for us—our employers or, until recently, our stocks. All that, money can do: and when such essential, familiar functions are snatched from one's life, small wonder that people may grow wild, frantic, and even murderous.
What money can do, however, is not the same as what money is. Let's return for a moment to the theory: people value money because they value one another. In other words, the usefulness of money is directly related to and established by continuous mutual need. People work for money to buy things that other people make or do, things that they cannot or will not make or do for themselves but that they deem necessary for some definition of self-improvement.
Abstractly, money is one of the ways, indeed a universally accepted way, by which we make connections. Cash is cold. So the connections may feel cold, but real blood flows through them. These connections constitute one of the central means by which societies cohere; by which they sustain and characterize themselves.
When the coin begins to wobble, as it has in the past weeks, a fear seizes the mind that is disorienting. The fear is not merely that of the loss of possessions but of self-possession, which in some sense is bought and sold from person to person in infinite daily bargains. To lose money is frightening. To lose touch with others is more frightening still. Losing touch may cause the panic of the times.

11.This passage mainly discusses _______.
(A) the functions of money
(B) the stock-market plunge
(C) a new theory of investment
(D) a cold characteristic of cash
12.According to the author, what can be a regular source of money provided for us?
(A) Possessions.
(B) Bargains.
(C) Stocks.
(D) Employers.
13.According to the passage, money can do all the following EXCEPT _______.

(A) build cities and cure diseases
(B) enhance relationships among people
(C) create a sense of powerlessness
(D) prove the morality of people
14.Under what circumstances are connections related to cash said to be cold in the passage?
(A) When they are not established for societies to cohere.
(B) When they are not compared to "real blood".
(C) When their functions are snatched from people's life.
(D) When their worth is hard to determine and not valued.
15.It can be learned from the passage that ______.
(A) people worry about the dollars they have more than the sense of community
(B) money can lubricate the social machine but it cannot prove the value of people
(C) in daily transactions one's self-possession is gained or lost
(D) losing money is more frightening than losing touch with others

Questions 16-20

At first glance, why anyone would want to save California condors is not entirely clear. Unlike the closely related Andean condors with their white neck fluff or king vultures with their brilliant black-and-white colour, California condors are not much to see. Their dull black colour—even when contrasted with white underwings—featherless head and neck, oversized feet and blunt talons are hardly signs of beauty or strength. Their appeal begins to become evident when they take flights. California condors can soar almost effortlessly for hours, often covering hundreds of miles a day—far more than other creatures of the air. Only occasionally do they need to flap their wings—to take off, change direction or find a band of warm air known as thermal to carry them higher.
When it was discovered that the condor population was becoming dangerously small, scientists and zookeepers sought to increase condor numbers quickly to preserve as much of the species' genetic diversity as possible. From studying wild condors, they already knew that if a pair lost an egg, the birds would often produce another. So the first and sometimes second eggs laid by each female in captivity were removed, artificially incubated, and the chicks raised using hand-held puppets made to look like adult condors. Such techniques quickly proved effective.
Despite these successes, the effort to save California condors continues to have problems, evoke criticisms and generate controversy. Captive-hatched condors released to the wild have died at what to some people are alarmingly high rates. Others have had to be recaptured after they acted foolishly or became ill. As a result, the scientists, zookeepers and conservationists who are concerned about condors have bickered among themselves over the best ways to rear and release the birds.
Some of the odd behavior on the part of these re-released birds is hard to explain. At times they landed on people's houses and garages, walked across roads and airport runways, sauntered into park visitor centers and fast food restaurants, and took food offered by picnickers and fishermen. None are known to have died by doing so, though. Most recently, some of the first chicks hatched in the wild died after their parents fed them bottle caps, glass shards, pieces of plastic and other man-made objects that fatally perforated or blocked their intestines. These deaths may be due to the chicks' parents mistaking man-made objects for bone chips eaten for their calcium content.
Mike Wallace, a wildlife specialist at the San Diego Zoo, has suggested that some of the condors' problems represent natural behavior that helps them survive as carrion eaters. The real key to successful condor reintroduction, he believes, lies in properly socializing young condors as members of a group that follow and learn from older, preferably adult birds. That, he argues, was missing from earlier condor releases to the wild. Typically, condors hatched in the spring were released to the wild that autumn or winter, when they were still less than a year old. Now, condor chicks at several zoos are raised in cave-like nest boxes. The chicks can see older condors in a large flight pen outside their box but cannot interact with them until they are about five months old. Then the chicks are gradually released into the pen and the company of the social group. The group includes adult and older juvenile condors that act as mentors for younger ones.

16.According to the passage, the most impressive feature of the California condor is _______.
(A) its resemblance to Andean condor
(B) its ability to glide
(C) its colorful plumage
(D) its blunt talons
17.In the first stage of the conservation program _______.
(A) eggs were removed from the nests of wild condors
(B) female condors were captured and studied carefully
(C) scientists and zookeepers tried to create genetic diversity
(D) condors were induced to lay more than one egg
18.Which of the following is true about the attempts to save these birds from extinction?

(A) There is disagreement about the methods employed.
(B) The majority of condors released into the wild became ill.
(C) Attempts to breed condors in captivity have failed,
(D) Condors reintroduced into the wild are unable to hunt.
19.Some chicks hatched by re-released condors died because _______.
(A) they fell into pools of water
(B) they fell prey to other animals
(C) they had odd drinking habits
(D) they swallowed dangerous objects
20.According to Mike Wallace, there will be fewer problems _______.
(A) if young condors are taught not to eat so much carrion
(B) if the chicks are kept in cave-like nest boxes for five months
(C) if young condors can learn appropriate behavior from older birds
(D) if the chicks can have older birds for company when they hatch

Questions 21-25

We are not who we think we are.
The American self-image is suffused with the golden glow of opportunity. We think of the United States as a land of unlimited possibility, not so much a classless society but as a place where class is mutable—a place where brains, energy and ambition are what counts, not the circumstances of one's birth.
The Economic Mobility Project, an ambitious research initiative led by Pew Charitable Trusts, looked at the economic fortunes of a large group of families over time, comparing the income of parents in the late 1960s with the income of their children in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Here is the finding: "The 'rags to riches' story is much more common in Hollywood than on Main Street. Only 6 percent of children born to parents with family income at the very bottom move to the top.
That is right, just 6 percent of children born to parents who ranked in the bottom fifth of the study sample, in terms of income, were able to bootstrap their way into the top fifth. Meanwhile, an incredible 42 percent of children born into that lowest quintile are still stuck at the bottom, having been unable to climb a single rung of the income ladder.
It is noted that even in Britain—a nation we think of as burdened with a hidebound class system—children who are born poor have a better chance of moving up. When the three studies were released, most reporters focused on the finding that African-Americans born to middle-class or upper middle-class families are earning slightly less, in inflation-adjusted dollars, than did their parents.
One of the studies indicates, in fact, that most of the financial gains white families have made in the past three decades can be attributed to the entry of white women into the labor force. This is much less true for African-Americans.
The picture that emerges from all the quintiles, correlations and percentages is of a nation in which, overall, "the current generation of adults is better off than the previous one", as one of the studies notes.
The median income of the families in the sample group was $55,600 in the late 1960s; their children's median family income was measured at $71,900. However, this rising tide has not lifted all boats equally. The rich have seen far greater income gains than have the poor.
Even more troubling is that our notion of America as the land of opportunity gets little support from the data. Americans move fairly easily up and down the middle rungs of the ladder, but there is "stickiness at the ends" — four out of ten children who are born poor will remain poor, and four out often who are born rich will stay rich.

21.What did the Economic Mobility Project find in its research?
(A) Children from low-income families are unable to bootstrap their way to the top.
(B) Hollywood actors and actresses are upwardly mobile from rags to riches.
(C) The rags to riches story is more fiction than reality.
(D)The rags to riches story is only true for a small minority of whites.
22.The word "quintile" (para.4) refers to _______ in the passage.
(A) the bottom fifth
(B) the study data
(C) the sample group
(D) the lowest family income
23.It can be inferred from the undertone of the writer that America, as a classless society, should _______.
(A) perfect its self-image as a land of opportunity
(B) have a higher level of upward mobility than Britain
(C) enable African-Americans to have exclusive access to well-paid employment
(D) encourage the current generation to work as hard as the previous generation
24.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

(A) The US is a land where brains, energy and ambition are what counts.
(B) Inequality persists between whites and blacks in financial gains.
(C) Middle-class families earn slightly less with inflation considered.
(D) Children in lowest-income families manage to climb a single rung of the ladder.
25.What might be the best title for this passage?
(A) Social Upward Mobility.
(B) Incredible Income Gains.
(C) Inequality in Wealth.
(D) America Not Land of Opportunity.

Questions 26-30

I am always a little puzzled when I hear people complain about the difficulties of finding a good job. Young people in their 20s express dissatisfaction that all the good jobs have been taken by those in their 40s. People in their 40s, trapped in the middle groups of the workforce, complain about waiting for their elders to make room for them at the top. Older employees worry about being forced out of the job market prematurely by younger people willing to work at entry-level wages. It is not a pretty picture.
But I do not buy it. In my view, differences between generations are not a problem but an opportunity—if you remember to apply some basic principles of self-marketing. Most of us learned from Marketing 101 textbooks that there are four phases in the life cycle of a product or brand. The names may differ, but essentially the four phases are Introduction, Growth, Maturity and Decline. As a manager of high-profile athletes for more than 30 years, I know that these four phases certainly apply to the career and marketability of an athlete.
An athlete's introduction or start-up phase is when he or she starts competing, does well and captures the attention of people in the sport. Introduction turns into the growth phase when the athlete goes from being a promising performer to an established star. That's when everybody wants a piece of the athlete's time and he must stay focused on his primary talent and not get distracted by side issues.
For an athlete, the toughest thing about the mature phase may simply be recognizing that he or she is in it. If you're marketing a bar of soap it is easy to tell if the product is mature. It is there in the stagnant or shrinking sales figures. It is different with athletes. Not only do they think the growth phase will never end, but they often deny that there is any decrease in their athletic skills or marketability, no matter what the numbers say.
The decline phase for an athlete may sound harsh, but it doesn't have to be if he or she thinks of it as a reflective phase. In this phase an athlete can have tremendous future as a legendary figure who functions as an ambassador for his or her sport. If you substitute "employee" for "athlete" in these examples, these four phases apply to any individual's career.
I genuinely believe that whenever people face a career crisis, a big reason is because they are "out of phase." I have always been a tremendous advocate of recruiting older workers. With the massive downsizing of corporate America, there are tens of thousands of talented men and women over the age of 50 who feel shut out of the work-place. To me, these people are a gold mine—not because they are available but rather because they possess the qualities that employees in the introduction and growth phases lack, namely wisdom and experience. And since many of them received generous early-retirement packages, money is not their sole motivation. In other words, they are affordable.
If I were marketing myself in the mature phase, I'd focus on these qualities. Wisdom, experience and affordability make up a potent package. But you can not do that unless you first recognize and fully appreciate the phase you are in.

26.What can be concluded from the passage?
(A) Most young people cannot find a job if they don't study the four phase theory.
(B) Young people with good jobs have studied the four phase theory.
(C) Job seekers should fully understand the phase they are in.
(D) Older employees will be forced out of job market by the young.
27.Who are complaining about the difficulties of getting a good job at the top?
(A) Young people hopping from job to job.
(B) People in their forties.
(C) Older employees with the likelihood of early retirement.
(D) People not completing the four phases in their career cycle.
28.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the author?
(A) One generation's ambition will sooner or later become a reality.
(B) Finding a good job mainly depends on one's age.
(C) Differences between generations are more an opportunity than a problem.
(D) The marketability of a product can be compared with that of an athlete.
29.According to the author, in which of the four phases can an athlete have a tremendous appeal?
(A) Introduction phase.
(B) Growth phase.

(C) Mature phase.
(D) Decline phase.
30.The author thinks highly of older employees because _______.
(A) they are good at marketing themselves
(B) they are obedient and can be easily controlled
(C) they possess better qualities in the growth phase
(D) they have more wisdom, experience and affordability

SECTION 3: TRANSLATION TEST (1) (30 minutes)

Directions: Translate the following passage into Chinese and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

 Imagine you have two candidates for a job. Their CVs are equally good, and they both give good interview. You cannot help noticing, though, that one is pug-ugly and the other is handsome. Are you swayed by their appearance?

If you were swayed by someone’s looks, would that be wrong? In the past, people often equated beauty with virtue and ugliness with vice.

Even now, the expression “as ugly as sin” has not quite passed from the language. There is, of course, the equally famous expression “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”， to counter it. Most beholders agree what is beautiful-and modern biology suggests there is a good reason for that agreement. Biology also suggests that beauty may, indeed, be a good rule of thumb for assessing someone of either sex. Not an infallible one, and certainly no substitute for an in-depth investigation. But, nevertheless, an instinctive one, and one that is bound to contribute to the advantage of the physically well endowed.

”TION 4: TRANSLATION TEST (2) (30 minutes)

Directions: Translate the following passage into English and write your version in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.
我国首次月球探测工程的成功，实现了中华民族的千年奔月梦想，开启了中国人走向深空探索宇宙奥秘的时代，标志着我国已经进入世界具有深空探测能力的国家行列。这是我国推进自主创新、建设创新型国家取得的又一标志性成果，是中华民族在攀登世界科技高峰征程上实现的又一历史性跨越，是中华民族为人类和平开发利用外层空间作出的又一重大贡献。全体中华儿女都为我们伟大祖国取得的这一辉煌成就感到骄傲和自豪




 

听力原文：

Section 1 -Spot dictation

How did the Olympic Games start? In ancient Greece, athletic festivals were very important and have strong religious associations. Originally, the festival was held in honor of Zeus, the supreme God in Greek mythology. Eventually, the Olympian athletic festival had lost its local and national characters and became an international event. No one knows exactly how far back the Olympic Games go, but some scholars recorded date from 776 BC. According to some scholars, at first, the only Olympic event was 200-yard dash, called a stadium and that was the only event until 724BC. After that, other field events were added and 16 years later in 708BC, the pentathlon was added and wrestling became part of the Games. This Pentathlon was a five-event match, which consisted of running, wrestling, leaping, throwing the discus and hurling the javelin.

The Games were held every four years and after an uninterrupted history of 1170 years, the Games were abolished in AD394, the Christen era, because of the pagan origin. It was over 1500 years before there was another such international athletic gathering.

In 1896, the first of the modern summer games opened in Athens, Greece. Nowadays the Games are held in different countries in turn. The host country provides vast facilities, such as stadiums and living accommodation. Many more sports are represented, including the very celebrated event, the marathon races. The Olympics start with the arrival in the stadium of a torch , lighted on Mount Olympics by the sun's rays. The torch is carried by a succession of runners to the stadium. The Olympic flam symbolizes the continuation of the ancient Greek athletic ideals and it burns throughout the Games until the closing ceremony. The well-known Olympic flag, however, is a modern conception. The five interlocking rings symbolize the uniting of all five continents, participating in the Games.

Section 1-Part B Statement

Sentence No. 1

Diana is working as a sales person for an insurance company this summer. It is a tough job, and she gets to be outdoors from time to time, but the pay is descent.

Sentence No. 2

Please don't get annoyed over what I said now; I'm just worried about the delay. In no way do I blame you for what happened. You have tried your best.

Sentence No. 3

Mrs. Green called the after-sales service agency and had her almost new refrigerator repaired for free because it's still under warrantee.

Sentence No. 4

George is a true pal; he is ready to offer any kind of assistance whenever you are in need. Friends like him are few and far between!

Sentence No. 5

Unless the whole production cost could be reduced to a reasonable limit, the company would have to double its budget by next year.

Sentence No. 6

If the goods could not arrive in time for the Christmas rush, good quality and competitive price would mean nothing at all.

Sentence No. 7

Well, I am sure we can work something out, but it's almost dinner time. I suggest we come back tomorrow, say 9 o'clock to continue the talk.

Sentence No. 8

If our products are to compete on the international market, advanced technology is a key element. The higher the technology, the better the products, and the greater the competitiveness.

Sentence No. 9

The fact that Mr. Parkinson is a high ranking CEO doesn't mean that he can advice you about finance and investment questions.

Sentence No. 10

In this county, the total number of people over 65 years old is 23 million today, but it will swell to 45 million by the year 2020.

Talks and Conversations

Q11-14

Now , you are looking for an flat in this area, correct?

 Yeah, that's right.

 And, how much are you prepared to pay?

 Well, I can pay up to six hundred pounds a month if I have to.

 Well, there are some very reasonable apartments for around five hundred pounds.

 Are there?

 It depends on the size, of course. We have flats that can't be rented for only four hundred pounds a month. What size did you have in mind? I mean how many bedrooms? How much space, ect. , do you need?

 We need at least three bedrooms, as we have two children and my mother-in-law lives with us. She is a widow now and can't stand living alone, you know.

 Well, I've got just the place for you, a nice flat near Station Street.

 Oh, yes, I know Station Street quite well. It's very convenient for transportation and shopping.

 It's handy to almost everything. Very good position indeed.

 Now, how big is this house? How many rooms are there?

 There are seven including the bathroom.

 Sounds like there is plenty of room, all right? But just a minute, how much is the rent?

 And that's the best part. It's only four hundred and fifty pounds a month. Would you like me to run you around.

Why not? Sounds like just what I'm looking for.

 Yeah, could be your lucky day.

Questions：

11. How much is the man going to pay for the flat?

12. What does the man know about the Station Street?

13. Why does the man need a flat with three bedrooms?

14. According to the woman, what is the best part of the flat at issue?

Q15-18

Will you enjoy a cup of orange juice every morning? My advice is please make sure that you do so. Orange juice is an integral part of a healthy diet. Today the flavor of orange is the world's third favorite flavor next to chocolate and vanilla. As a common kind of fruits, the orange has additional nutritional contents than other citrus fruits. The major nutritional content in oranges is vitamin C. As a whole, the vitamin C content in orange fruits can keep your immune system strong and healthy. Another nutritional content in oranges is calcium. It can ensure strong teeth and bone. Calcium also supports to maintain a healthy blood pressure level. Calcium in oranges also assists for a healthy muscle function. The health benefits of the orange never end here. A daily glass of orange juice can help prevent the recurrence of kidney stones, better that other citrus fruit juices, such as lemonade. The fiber in the orange reduces high cholesterol level in the body. The natural food sugar, fructose in the orange controls the rising blood sugar levels after a meal. So next time you go to a supermarket or dine in a restaurant, make sure that you buy and have that delicious food as a part of your everyday diet.

15. What is the main idea of this talk?

16. According to the talk, which of the following is the world's first favorite flavor?

17. What is good about vitamin C in the orange?

18. Which of the following assists for a healthy muscle function?

Q19－22

George, as a university student, you've been here for almost a year. Do you miss your home cooking a lot? Or are you getting used to our English food?

Oh there are quite a lot of dishes I miss very much indeed. You see in my country we have a much greater variety of dishes, but I must say English food is much better than I thought it was going to be.

Really, what are your favorite English dishes?

Well, first of all I think the quality of your food is excellent. Your dairy products are so fresh and your meat is usually so tender. For example, the strawberry yoghurt and pork rib chop. And there is so much to choose from （in） the shops.

Yes, but what English dishes do you particularly like? Or don't you like any of them?

Well, I'm a little tired of your fishing chips, and roast beef and Yorkshire pudding is only good when properly cooked at home. I don't like the way you cook your vegetables, either. And…

So you don't really like any of our food, do you?

Oh, no. I didn't say that.

Well.

I'm very fond of the steak and kidney pudding you make. And I like your apple pies. You know, all the home-made staff.

It's very nice of you to say so.

And I think your cooked breakfasts are simply marvelous. Nothing like them where I come from.

Question 19

What is the man doing at the moment?

Question 20

What does the man think of the English food?

Question 21

Which of the following statements is true about the man?

Question 22

According to the man, why does he like the steak and kidney pudding so much?

Q23-26

More often than not, I've been asked by my students this question: how can I improve my listening skills? Let me first cite a very common instance of poor listening at this school. You don't know how it happened. You know you were paying attention when your history class started. But somewhere along the way your eyes glazed over and the teacher's voice became a dull hum in the background of your mind. When you finally shook yourself out of your trends, he was asking you a question, "So what happened at Hastings in the year of 1066?" Once again, poor listening has you in hot water. As listeners, we tend to think that the responsibility for a successful communication lies with the person doing the talking. This attitude causes us to become passive listeners. We tolerate distractions, putting up with the noise in the hall for instance instead of getting up to shut the door. And we generally fail to reopen to the speaker's message by asking questions or to remember anything that was said. Effective listeners, on the other hand, play an active role by paying constant attentions, by following the speaker's movement, by taking notes, or by asking questions. Passive listeners are the sponges in the communication sea. Active listeners are their sharks. Good listening is a valuable skill. It is one of the top management skills needed for success in business. Listening is also critical to success in family life and among friends. Good listeners do well in school. They follow directions better and don't waste time wandering what the assignment was. Therefore, becoming an active listener will help you in your relationships with your schoolwork and on the job.

Question 23

What is the main idea of the talk?

Question 24

Which of the following is true about the passive listeners?

Question 25

According to the talk, how can we reopen to the speaker's message?

Question 26

To which of the following does the man compare poor listeners?

Q27-30

W: Recently artist Samuel Cliff and writer Dan Archer took our readers by surprise with their new comment book entitled Tales Up The Forest. With a diverse cast of characters, and a craze story that reflex upon both reality and unreality, Samuel has once again exposed his unique art to a much larger audience. Here in the studio we are happy to have you with us. Samuel, as an artist where have you been, and where are you going?

M: well, I'd like to think that my past as an artist has been an interesting one as far. Stylistically there have been a lot of changes; I started out with a chunky organic brush style, very popular that time. Back then when I did my first book, My Dollar, I had a feeling that comments would just too precious, and I want my work to be bold. I still enjoy working that way. But since then my Interests have changed. Half way through my "Run on the Little Cat", that's my second series, I move towards a more linear style, which is something I always loved. I've been trying a little variations on things out since then, and now I am trying to push towards a more graphic work. I really loved doing color work.

W: I'd say your works have been fully eclectic in tone and story, do you agree?

M: Yeah, eclectic is a good word for it. I try to take on a project that seems interesting to me, I can't imagine working on just one kind of story for the rest of my life.

W: You are, em, for lack of a better term, all-inclusive artist, meaning you usually ink your own pencils and keep you own style, can you stand to be influenced by someone else?

M: I have been influenced by others in the past, and we've all done an outstanding job. It's the nature of collaboration, isn't it? The thing is now I really enjoying having control over the final look of the art work.

W: what is it about the company you've giving it so much of your time and effort as an artist?

M: It's a very nurturing environment. My editors are all open to new ideas. They've encouraged me to push my abilities and grow. It's a great place to be. And I wonder they keep renewing my contract.

Q27: What is the man's job?

Q28: What's the man trying to do now for his works?

Q29: What's the woman's comment about the man's artistic works?

Q30: What does the man say about the company with whom he has contracts?

Sentence Translation

1、 Most people are too anxious during tests. Such anxiety makes them less efficient than normal. As a result, their scores are much lower than they expected.

大多数人在考试中都很紧张。紧张会让他们做题时比平时的效率低。结果，他们的分数会比自己预期的要低。

2. The office of Mr. Arthur Tiger, the prominent industrialist, was broken into during the weekend. A small amount of money was taken and the office itself was left in a terrible mess.

着名实业家阿瑟泰格的办公室周末遭劫，少量现金失窃，办公室内一片狼藉。

3. A job interview works both ways. On the one hand, employers measure shortlisted candidates during the conversation. On the other, prospective employees can decide whether the job in question is right for them.

工作面试是双向选择的过程。一方面，雇主会在交谈中衡量入围名单中的候选人，另一方面，准雇员也在考虑眼前的这份工作是否适合他。

4. The stock exchange index was 998 in June, 2005. Yesterday, it reached 5, 960 which is the highest in history and almost 6 times higher than 2 year ago.

股票指数在2005年6月是998. 昨天，达到5，960. 这是历史最高峰，股指比两年前升了六倍。

5. By far, the most serious economic problem in Britain is that of inflation, now being accelerated by overheated investment in capital and property and threatened further by a possible wage explosion.

英国目前最严重的经济问题是通货膨胀。资本和资产投资过热已经在推波助澜，而如果工资猛增，则令这个问题雪上加霜。

Passage translation

1. Water is great medicine needed to maintain a healthy body and a clear mind. About 60%of your body is water and you must constantly resupply it. The standard recommendation is to drink at least 8 glasses a day. When you are exercising, you need even more water because you are sweating and losing water. Of course, warm temperatures also increase water loss. Just walking for an hour on a warm day may increase your requirement by 2 glasses or more.

要保持身体健康，头脑清醒，水是最好的药品。你身体的60%是由水组成的，你必须不断地补充水分。标准的建议是每天至少喝八杯水。当你做体育运动的时候，会需要更多的水，因为你在不停地流汗、失水。当然炎热的天气也会增加失水。如果你在炎热的天气里走上一小时，就要多喝2杯水。

2. Some people might think that being a foreign student is an easy task to do. It is not true. We live between two worlds. One, a world of memories, a world of the past where we get our strength to deal with the difficulties of growing up to and adapting to new places, a world that nobody here knows. Two, a world of the present, strange and unfamiliar. A world where only we can take care of ourselves. A world where the rules and values are so different from the ones I was born to.

有些人可能认为在国外读书是一件很容易的事情。但事实并非如此。我们生活在两个世界里：一个是记忆的世界，即过去的世界，我们从那里获得力量，来解决成长中的困难、适应新的地方，那是身处现在世界的人并不知道的一个世界。另外一个是现在的世界，一个陌生的、不熟悉的世界。在这样的世界里，只有我们自己才能照顾自己，这个世界的规则和我们生来所知的世界是不同的。

英译中答案：

让我们来做个假设：现在一份职位面前有两个候选人。从简历上看他们旗鼓相当不相上下，而且两人都举止得体、大方端庄。那么，你的判断会受到两人相貌的左右吗？

就算你的决定的确受到了他们外貌的影响，那又算不算错呢？在过去，我们总是把美貌等同于真善美，而把丑陋视作假恶丑。

即使时至今日，"丑如罪恶"这种表达也没有被人遗忘。当然了，对美丽也有类似的说法，比如"情人眼里出西施"就能与之相对。的确，大多数人的审美观都相似，而且现代生物学研究也证明了人在评定异性的美丑时标准都很一致。这并不是绝对真理，也没有其它的深入研究能够辅助证明。但无论如何，这都是种本能，基本上应归结于人类的进化优势。

中译英答案：

With the successful launch of its first lunar probe, China has realized its millennial dream of flying to the moon, ushered in the new era of entering the space and exploring the mystery of universe, which marks China's access to the ranking of the world's advanced countries capable of probing the moon. It constitutes the milestone of China to promote independence and innovation and to build a country of innovation, the historic advance of China in the conquest of the world's scientific and technological peak, the momentous contribution of China to world peace and human utilization of outer space. All the Chinese people are overwhelmed with pride in the glorious achievement of our great country!

China's Law on the Protection of Consumer Rights and Interests, which has been in place for 15 years, will soon undergo a major amendment. According to Professor Liu Junhai at Beijing-based Renmin University of China, the scope of application of consumer rights will be further expanded to include both tangible and intangible goods. In addition, a "cooling-off period," during which consumers can change their minds, must be legalized.

Liu, also Deputy Director of the China Consumers' Association, said that the establishment of a "cooling-off period" must be provided for online transactions, prepaid items and other items involving a large expenditure such as cars and houses.

The "cooling-off period" in favor of comparatively ill-informed consumers was first coined in the commercialized U.S. market in an attempt to counter high-pressure sales tactics, particularly against door-to-door sales visits. Regulators in the United States have enacted that consumers may have a "cooling-off period" of seven working days in which they can cancel the sales contract and be fully refunded without penalty. Liu's new proposal to revise part of the long implemented consumer protection law has, however, sparked much debate.

Liu's supporters said that the legal basis of a "cooling-off period" lies in an inherent market deficiency, which leads to information asymmetry between vendors and consumers. A few of the former even boost sales through advertisement fraud. The "cooling-off period" will curb sales impetus and better protect consumers' rights.

Others argued that the new rule might increase unnecessary returns, causing losses to vendors and manufacturers. In addition, during a major slump in the property market, it is worrying that a "cooling-off period" may intensify market speculation by easier exchange or return of homes.

Consumer rights

Zhu Sibei (Shanxi Evening News): The protection of consumer rights is a social concern that needs to be addressed. If our consumers have to accept unfair contract terms or be deceived by falsified or low-quality products, their rights as consumers are greatly damaged.

While a "cooling-off period" may help change the situation by allowing consumers to try the performance of purchased items in a limited time, this will also potentially reduce unfair market competition. Thereby the stakeholders in the market, namely consumers and vendors, will benefit from the system.

Wang Chao (Luzhong Morning Post): The establishment of a "cooling-off period," during which consumers can make purchase returns without penalty, is aimed at resolving the long-existing information gap between vendors and consumers. It extends not only their right to know but also provides more buying options.

In a sound market environment, both sides are totally open to each other to maintain the transparency of trade, where consumers seldom feel regretful for their purchasing decisions. Even if few buyers spitefully seek refunds, it would not fundamentally undermine market rules.

But in reality consumers struggle to safeguard their rights, and it is definitely a more important issue to maintain market order through further legislation under the current legal framework, such as the introduction of a "cooling-off period" into the domestic market.

Feng Haining (Modern Express): The "cooling-off period" was introduced for the benefit of consumers, as it helps to keep sales legitimate. Big spending consumers will be greatly encouraged to buy, which will in turn boost market demand. On the other hand, dishonest vendors who break market rules will suffer from huge tangible or intangible losses from compensating consumers and rebuilding brand image. In this sense, the "cooling-off period" will have a positive impact on market players from both sides.

That is to say, the more rights consumers have, the better it is for market order. Most manufacturers and vendors will have to seek profits through quality improvement and streamline after-sales services, as well as enhance corporate credibility.

For those who worry about irregular behavior or power abuses by consumers, there is no need for concern. This is because the new system has proved to be an effective push to restore market order in practice. The root cause of domestic market chaos is the lack of a credible system.

Chen Yizhou (Xinmin Evening News): Individual consumers may seek to change or return purchases if their right to know is not fulfilled. Take online transactions or prepaid items for example. Consumers can only find defects of products after delivery. The "cooling-off period" doesn't mean consumers could unconditionally or unilaterally violate contracts.

Market rule

Chen Fengying (www.nen.com.cn): Voluntary transactions and the principle of autonomy of will are essential to a market economy. All signatories should abide by a signed contract. Otherwise any side can suffer from losses by contract violations. The "cooling-off period" gives buyers more power than sellers, which undoubtedly violates market rules, destabilizes market order and increases trading costs.

Wang Lin (Southern Metropolis Daily): Some people insist that most useful information about products is obtained after use, and thus the establishment of a "cooling-off period" is quite helpful for consumers to make the right choices. But the problem is that market chaos is unavoidable by offering one side privileges over the other. After initial use, the value of some products rapidly depreciates, bringing in extra losses to suppliers.

Given various buyer groups, shopaholics always spend on impulse. When these consumers regret their choices, they may pull out using the excuse of a "cooling-off period." In fact, unlimited consumer rights are not the best way to address fraudulent sales, but lead to new problems instead.

Another major controversy about the so-called "cooling-off period" lies in whether it is a legal or contractual right. If it is considered a contractual right, Chinese consumers have long enjoyed it. For instance, many vendors now allow buyers to unconditionally return purchases in three working days. However, it is not a common practice. Provided it is effective in protecting consumers, a number of suppliers should give this right to consumers to maintain business competitiveness.

Xu Guangmu (National Business Daily): Daily transactions are based on mutual accountability and honesty between vendors and buyers. Sales service is a showcase of not only brand image, but also product quality. The current consumer protection law stipulates that suppliers of goods or services shall be responsible for a product's quality, and cannot delay or refuse consumers' requests for repairing, changing or refunding products. It seems that this rule extends beyond the "cooling-off period."

Also, the contract law states that defective deals made based on huge misunderstandings or advertisement fraud are basically invalid. The solution is not to give consumers a "cooling-off period," but to crack down on rampant market fraud.

Deng Yuwen (Shanghai Business Daily): Amway, a U.S. direct sales giant, entered the Chinese market with its "cooling-off period" system several years ago, but it soon cancelled the rule facing mounting refunding cases at its outlets. In fact, the implementation of a "cooling-off period" is preconditioned on a highly developed social credibility system, both for consumers and vendors. Otherwise, it won't take effect, but harm the market environment by producing chaos.

In recent years, the building of the credibility system has been largely improved in China due to joint efforts of market players. But we all know that there is still a long way to go. n

　　I, MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON, a resident of the State of California, declare thisto be my last Will, and do hereby revoke all former wills and codicils made by me。

　　I

　　I declare that I am not married. My marriage to DEBORAH JAN ROWE JACKSON has been dissolved. I have three children now living, PRINCE MICHAELJACKSON, JR., PARIS MICHAELKATHERINEJACKSON and PRINCE MICHAEL JOSEPHJACKSON,IT.I have no other children，living or deceased

　　II

　　It is my intention by this Will to dispose of all property which I am entitled to Dispose of by will. I specifically refrain from exercisingaU150wersof appointment that I may possess at the time of my death。

　　III

　　I give my entire estate to the Trustee or Trustees then acting under that certain Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust executed on March 22, 2002 by me as Trustee and Trustor which is called the MICHAEL JACKSON FAMILY TRUST, giving effect to any amendments there to made prior to my death. All such assets shall be held, managed and distributed as a part of said Trust according to its terms and not as a separate testamentary trust。

　　If for any reason this gift is not operative or is invalid, or if the aforesaid Trust fails or has been revoked, I give my residuary estate to the Trustee or Trustees named to act in the MICHAEL JACKSON FAMILY TRUST, as Amended and Restated on March 22,2002, and I direct said Trustee or Trustees to divide, administer, hold and distribute the trust estate pursuant to the provisions of said Trust, as hereinabove referred to as such provisions now exist to the same extent and in the same manner as though that certain Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust, were here in set forth in full, but without giving effect to any subsequent amendments after the date of this Will. The Trustee, Trustees, or any successor Trustee named in such Trust Agreement shall serve without bond。

　　IV

　　I direct that all federal estate taxes and state inheritance or succession taxes payable upon or resulting from or by reason of my death (herein "Death Taxes") attributable to property which is part of the trust estate of the MICHAEL JACKSON FAMILY TRUST, including property which passes to said trust from my probate estate shall be paid by the Trustee of said trust in accordance with its terms. Death Taxes attributable to property passing outside this Will, other than property constituting the trust estate of the trust intentioned in the preceding sentence, shall be charged against the taker of said property。

　　V

　　I appoint JOHN BRANCA, JOHN McCLAIN and BARRY SlliGEL as co-Executors of this Will. In the event of any of their deaths, resignations, inability, failure or refusal to serve or continue to serve as a co-Executor, the other shall serve and no replacement need be named. The co-Executors serving at any time after my death may name one or more replacements to serve in the event that none of the three named individuals is willing or able to serve at anytime。

　　The term "my executors" as used in this Will shall include any duly acting personal representative or representatives of my estate. No individual acting as such need post a bond

　　I hereby give to my Executors, full power and authority at any time or times to sell, lease, mortgage, pledge, exchange or otherwise dispose of the property, whether real or, personal comprising my estate, upon such terms as my Executors shall deem best, to continue any business enterprises, to purchase assets from my estate, to continue in force and pay insurance premiums on any insurance policy, including life insurance, owned by my estate, and for any of the foregoing purposes to make, execute and deliver any and all deeds, contracts, mortgages, bills of sale or other instruments necessary or desirable therefor. In addition, I give to my Executors full power to invest and reinvest the estate funds and assets in any kind of property, real, personal or mixed, and every kind of investment, specifically including, but not by way of limitation, corporate obligations of every kind and stocks, preferred or common, and interests in investment trusts and shares in investment companies, and any common trust fund administered by any corporate executor hereunder, which men of prudent discretion and intelligence acquire for their own account。

　　VI

　　Except as otherwise provided in this Will or in the Trust referred to in Article III

　　hereof, I have intentionally omitted to provide for my heirs. I have intentionally omitted to provide for my former wife, DEBORAH JEAN ROWE JACKSON。

　　Ⅶ

　　If at the time of my death I own or have an interest in property located outside of the State of California requiring ancillary administration, I appoint my domiciliary Executors as ancillary Executors for such property. I give to said domiciliary Executors the following additional powers, rights and privileges to be exercised in their sole and absolute discretion, with reference to such property: to cause such ancillary administration to be commenced, carried on and completed; to determine what assets, if any, are to be sold by the ancillary Executors; to pay directly or to advance funds from the California estate to the ancillary Executors for the payment of all claims, taxes, costs and administration expenses, including compensation of the ancillary Executors and attorneys' fees incurred by reason of the ownership of such property and by such ancillary administration; and upon completion of such ancillary administration, I authorize and direct the ancillary Executors to distribute, transfer and deliver the residue of such property to the domiciliary Executors herein, to be distributed by them under the terms of this Will, it being my intention that my entire estate shall be administered as a unit and that my domiciliary Executors shall supervise and control, so far as permissible by local law, any ancillary administration proceedings deemed necessary in the settlement of my estate。

　　Ⅷ

　　If any of my children are minors at the time of my death, I nominate my mother, KATHERINE JACKSON as guardian of the persons and estates of such minor children. If KATHERINE JACKSON fails to survive me, or is unable or unwilling to act as guardian, I nominate DIANA ROSS as guardian of the persons and estates of such minor children。

　　I subscribe my name to this Will this 7 day of July, 2002

　　MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON

　　On the date written below, MICHAELJOSEPH JACKSON, declared to us, the undersigned, that the foregoing instrument consisting of five (5) pages, including the page signed by us as witnesses, was his Will and requested us to act as witnesses to it. He thereupon signed this Will in our presence, all of us being present at the same time. We now, at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other, subscribe our names as witnesses。

　　Each of us is now more than eighteen(18) years of age and a competent witness and resides at the address set forth after his name。

　　Each of us is acquainted with MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON. At this time, he is over the age of eighteen(18) years and, to the best of our knowledge, he is of sound mind and is not acting under duress, menace, fraud, misrepresentation or undue influence。

　　We declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct。

　　Executed on July 7th, 2002 at 5:00pm, Los Angeles

The photo of late CCTV newscaster Luo Jing was placed in the center of a temporary funeral hall set up in 307 hospital of Beijing, where he passed away at 48, for incurable lymphoma Friday morning.

As one of the most familiar faces on daily prime time news over the past two decades, Luo Jing will be long remembered for his professionalism, impeccable etiquette and smart appearance on screen.

Looking at this revered newsman in his casual blue T-shirt – an everyday image that looks just like that of a close friend - people can hardly accept the truth that he has passed away.

Flower wreaths laid in tribute cover the funeral hall from members of the public who are deeply grieving over his death. In the center hangs a condolence couplet, reading 'Mr. Luo Jing will always live in our heart'.

大卫·阿斯特利先生的邮件全文如下：

Dear Angela, 

I apologise for not being able to reply on Friday, but I was overseas. 

We were indeed saddened to learn of the untimely death of Luo Jing on
 Friday. It is especially sad when such a respected anchor is taken 
from us at such a relatively young age.  We know that Luo Jing was 
very much the public face of CCTV News for about 20 years up until 
his last appearance at the end of August last year, so I know he will
 be sorely missed by his many ardent followers throughout China. 

It would be much appreciated if through your paper you could convey 
the ABU’s sympathy and sincere condolences to his family. 

Best regards, 

David Astley
Secretary-General
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union

Netizens express their condolences:

" To Luo Jing: 
 A voice from Heaven, warming hearts;
 A charm from personality, attracting audiences;  
 A shock from sincerity ,refreshing minds;
 A memory from people, lasting forever!"

"I lament the death of Luo Jing. I think he is the best broadcaster of China central Television. "

"No matter how far from you and me,no matter where are you now,i will miss you. "

"It is sad to hear that Luo jing died ,wish to every person cherish this moment and keep your healthy. "

       本次报名日期为6月20日至7月10日
　　 上海市外语口译证书考试，从2009年秋季考试开始，凡参加上海地区笔试的考生和日语高级口译口试的考生，实行网上报名、网上付款、网上上传照片、自主选择考点、额满为止的报名方法。考试成绩合格的考生全部通过网上付费和办理各种相应的证书。现将有关事项通告如下：
　　一、2009年秋季考试项目和考试日期：
　  2009年9月13日 上午 英语高级口译笔试；日语中级口译笔试。下午 英语中级口译笔试。
　　2009年10月6日 英语口译基础能力考试（笔试+口试）。
　　2009年10月18日 日语高级口译口试。
　　二、网上报名考试项目和报名时间：
　　1、网上报名考试项目：
　　（1）英语高级口译笔试；
　　（2）英语中级口译笔试；
　　（3）英语口译基础能力考试（笔试+口试）；
　　（4）日语高级口译口试；
　　（5）日语中级口译笔试。
　　2、网上报名时间：2009年6月20日0:00起至7月10日24:00止。
　　三、网上报名前考生必须做的准备工作：
　　1、考生个人信息。
　　2、了解网上所公布考点的地理位置和交通信息，准备选择考点（额满为止）。
　　3、备有二寸近期（3个月内）深色背景数码证件照。数码证件照规格：390像素×567像素或413像素×626像素；容量：≤200KB。
　　（说明：报名时网上上传的数码证件照，为准考证和所获相应证书共用。）
　　4、备有“银联”标志的任一银行卡，卡内有足够支付本人报考项目所需费用的资金：（元）
　　考 试 项 目考务费网站系统服务费银联手续费总付金额
　　英语高级口译笔试21022.15214.15
　　英语中级口译笔试18021.85183.85
　　英语口译基础能力
　　考试（笔试+口试）20022.05204.05
　　日语高级口译口试39023.96395.96
　　日语中级口译笔试18021.85183.85　　
　　四、报名网址：http://www.shwyky.net/

墨西哥爆发猪流感疫情后，截至4月27日，疑因感染这种新型病毒死亡的人数已达81人，美国确认的病例也增至11例，而纽约市还有8个疑似病例。法国、新西兰、以色列也开始纷传疑似病例，使得气氛愈加紧张，各国纷纷着手加强防范措施。

请看外电的报道:

Churches stood empty yesterday in heavily Roman Catholic Mexico City after services were canceled, and health workers screened airports and bus stations for people sickened by a new strain of swine flu that experts fear could become a global epidemic.

昨日，天主教盛行的墨西哥城各家教堂均不见人影，教堂活动已被取消，卫生部门工作人员在机场和车站巡查感染猪流感的疑似病人，专家表示此次猪流感可能会演变为全球性疫情。

上面的报道中，swine flu就是最近颇受关注的“猪流感”，全称为swine influenza，定义为a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs（一种由A类流感病毒引起并在猪中间传播的呼吸系统疾病），此类病毒一般不会传给人类。但是据专业部门研究表示，此次发生在墨西哥的H1N1类猪流感病毒具传染性，而且还会在人类中传播。

The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu.

人类感染猪流感表现出的症状与普通流感症状相似，如发烧、咳嗽、咽喉肿痛、身体疼痛、头痛、发冷及易疲劳等。还有人感染猪流感病毒后表现出腹泻及呕吐的症状。

至今，影响到人类的动物类流感有bird flu（禽流感）和swine flu（猪流感），普通的human flu（人类流感）还会因季节的变化而出现seasonal flu（季节性流感）。这些flu虽然症状相似，但是传染度和严重程度却大不相同，需要引起人们足够的重视。

胡锦涛在G20金融峰会上的讲话

尊敬的布朗首相，
各位同事：

The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Gordon Brown,
Dear Colleagues,

很高兴在春暖花开的时节来到伦敦，同各位同事共商应对国际金融危机、恢复世界经济增长之策。首先，我对布朗首相的盛情邀请和周到安排表示衷心的感谢！

I am pleased to come to London in this balmy spring season and join you in discussing ways to tackle the global financial crisis and restore world economic growth. Let me first of all express sincere thanks to Prime Minister Brown for his kind invitation and thoughtful arrangements.

4个多月前，我们在华盛顿出席金融市场和世界经济峰会，就合作应对国际金融危机、加强金融监管、推进国际金融体系改革等问题达成一系列共识。华盛顿峰会以来，各国纷纷推出稳定金融、刺激经济的政策举措并取得初步成效，国际金融体系改革前期工作正在展开。当前，国际金融危机仍在蔓延和深化，对全球实体经济的冲击日益显现，世界经济金融形势依然复杂严峻，不少国家经济陷入衰退、社会稳定面临巨大挑战。

More than four months ago, we met at the Washington Summit on Financial Markets and World Economy. At that Summit, we reached a series of agreement on working together to counter the global financial crisis, strengthen financial regulation and promote reform of the international financial system. Since then, countries around the world have adopted policies to stabilize the financial sector and stimulate economic growth, which have produced initial results. Preliminary work has begun in reforming the international financial system. The international financial crisis, however, is still spreading and deepening, and its impact on the global real economy is becoming more and more evident. The world economic and financial situation remains complex and grave. Quite a number of countries have slid into economic recession and are confronted with severe challenges in maintaining social stability.

当前，最紧迫的任务是全力恢复世界经济增长，防止其陷入严重衰退；反对各种形式的保护主义，维护开放自由的贸易投资环境；加快推进相关改革，重建国际金融秩序。我们应该进一步落实国际社会达成的共识，树立更坚定的信心，采取更有效的措施，开展更广泛的合作，实施更合理的改革，努力取得实质性成果。

The most pressing task now is to make every effort to restore global economic growth and prevent a serious recession, oppose all forms of protectionism and maintain an open and free environment for trade and investment, speed up reform and reshape the international financial order. We should follow through on the international consensus, enhance confidence, take more effective measures, broaden cooperation, conduct more rational reforms and strive for substantive results.

第一，进一步坚定信心。经过长期发展，世界经济形成了坚实的物质技术基础，我们具备应对国际金融危机的客观条件。各国宏观调控工具明显增多，调控的针对性和有效性大为增强，我们具备应对国际金融危机的政策手段。国际社会愿意加强协调和合作，我们具备应对国际金融危机的共同意愿。只要我们坚定信心、共同努力，就一定能渡过难关，实现我们共同确定的目标。

1. Further strengthen confidence. We have the enabling conditions to tackle the financial crisis: Through years of development, the world economy is on a solid material and technological footing. We have the policy means: Today, we have far more macro regulatory tools at our disposal and our regulatory measures are much more focused and effective than before. And we have the common will: The entire international community has demonstrated readiness to enhance coordination and cooperation. As long as we strengthen confidence and work together, we will tide over the difficulties and achieve our shared goals.

第二，进一步加强合作。这场国际金融危机是在经济全球化深入发展、国与国相互依存日益紧密的大背景下发生的，任何国家都不可能独善其身，合作应对是正确抉择。我们应该认清形势、加强沟通、相互支持、携手合作、共克时艰。我们应该保持宏观经济政策导向总体上的一致性、时效性、前瞻性。作为具有广泛代表性的二十国集团，是国际社会共同应对国际经济金融危机的重要有效平台。我们应该大力开展各项实质性合作，加快结构调整，稳定市场，促进增长，增加就业，改善民生，千方百计减轻国际金融危机对实体经济的冲击和影响。我们应该大力开展贸易和投资等实体经济合作，为恢复世界经济增长提供坚实支撑。我们应该大力加强贸易融资合作，尤其应该加大对发展中国家的融资投入。我们应该大力加强中小企业合作，帮助它们尽快摆脱经营困境。我们应该大力推动国际新兴产业合作尤其是节能减排、环保、新能源等领域合作，积极培育世界经济新的增长点。我们应该大力加强国际科技合作，充分依靠科技进步的力量，不断增强世界经济增长的内在动力。

2. Further intensify cooperation. The international financial crisis is taking place at a time when economic globalization is gaining momentum and countries are becoming more and more interdependent. No country can stay immune from the crisis, and the only right choice is for all of us to work together and deal with it. We should have a correct appraisal of the situation, increase exchanges, support one another and overcome the difficulties through concerted efforts. It is essential that our macroeconomic policies are on the whole consistent, timely and forward-looking. The G20, with its broad representation, offers an important and effective platform for concerted international efforts to counter the international economic and financial crisis. We should vigorously advance substantive cooperation, speed up structural adjustment, stabilize markets, promote growth, increase employment, and improve people’s livelihood so as to minimize by all possible means the adverse impact of the crisis on the real economy. We should step up cooperation in trade, investment and other areas of the real economy and lay a solid foundation for restoring world economic growth. We should enhance cooperation in trade financing and increase, in particular, financial input in developing countries. We should promote cooperation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and help them get through the difficulty as soon as possible. We should push forward international cooperation in new industries, particularly in energy conservation, pollution control, environmental protection and new energy, which may become new growth areas in the world economy. We should enhance international cooperation in science and technology, whose progress will serve as an engine for world economic growth.

第三，进一步推进改革。我们应该抓紧落实华盛顿峰会达成的重要共识，坚持全面性、均衡性、渐进性、实效性的原则，推动国际金融秩序不断朝着公平、公正、包容、有序的方向发展。尤其要在以下方面作出努力。一是加强金融监管合作，尽快制定普遍接受的国际金融监管标准和规范，完善评级机构行为准则和监管制度，建立覆盖全球特别是主要国际金融中心的早期预警机制，提高早期应对能力。二是国际金融机构应该增强对发展中国家的救助，有关国际和地区金融机构应该积极拓宽融资渠道，通过多种方式筹集资源。中方支持国际货币基金组织增资，愿同各方积极探讨并作出应有贡献。同时，我们认为，注资应该坚持权利和义务平衡、分摊和自愿相结合的原则，新增资金应该确保优先用于欠发达国家；应该建立快速反应、行之有效的国际金融救援机制，对借款国采取客观、科学、全面的评估标准。三是金融稳定论坛应该发挥更大作用。论坛不久前已成功实现扩员，应该尽快理顺机制，制定规划，着手工作，及时就稳定金融市场、加强金融监管提出更多可行性建议，并同其他国际金融机构加强协调，共同推动国际金融体系改革早日取得积极进展。四是国际货币基金组织应该加强和改善对各方特别是主要储备货币发行经济体宏观经济政策的监督，尤其应该加强对货币发行政策的监督。五是改进国际货币基金组织和世界银行治理结构，提高发展中国家代表性和发言权。六是完善国际货币体系，健全储备货币发行调控机制，保持主要储备货币汇率相对稳定，促进国际货币体系多元化、合理化。下一阶段，各方应该在充分协商的基础上制定出可供操作的时间表和路线图，扎扎实实推进改革，创造有利于世界经济健康发展的制度环境。

3. Further advance reform. We should intensify efforts to implement the important consensus reached at the Washington Summit and continue to work for a fair, just, inclusive and well-managed international financial order. And we should do so in a comprehensive, balanced and incremental manner and lay emphasis on concrete results. It is of particular importance to make efforts in the following areas. First, strengthen cooperation in financial regulation, formulate as soon as possible universally accepted standards and norms of international financial regulation, improve codes of conduct and regulatory regimes for rating agencies and establish an early warning mechanism that covers the whole world, the major international financial centers in particular, to enhance early response capabilities. Second, international financial institutions should give more assistance to developing countries. International and regional financial institutions should actively expand financing channels and mobilize resources by multiple means. China supports increasing resources of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and is ready to enter into active discussions with various parties on this issue and make its due contribution. We believe that in raising resources, the IMF should seek a balance between rights and obligations and combine quota-based contribution with voluntary contribution. The new resources should be used, first and foremost, to meet the needs of less developed countries. It is necessary to put in place an effective international financial rescue mechanism with rapid response capabilities. And it is important to apply objective, scientific and comprehensive assessment standards to the borrowing countries. Third, the Financial Stability Forum (FSF) should play a bigger role. Following its recent broadening of membership, the Forum should now rationalize its mechanism, map out plans and get down to business as quickly as possible. We expect to see more practical proposals from the FSF on ways to stabilize financial markets and enhance financial regulation. And we hope that the FSF will have closer coordination with other international financial institutions to bring about early progress in the reform of the international financial system. Fourth, the IMF should strengthen and improve its oversight of the macroeconomic policies of various economies, major reserve currency issuing economies in particular, with a special focus on their currency issuing policies. Fifth, improve the governance structures of the IMF and the World Bank (WB) and increase the representation and voice of developing countries. Sixth, improve the international monetary system, improve the regulatory mechanism of the issuance of reserve currencies, maintain the relative stability of the exchange rates of major reserve currencies and develop a more diverse and rational international monetary system. For the next stage, we should work out a practical timetable and roadmap on the basis of full consultations and make solid progress in various reforms, thus fostering an enabling institutional environment for the sound growth of the world economy.

第四，进一步反对保护主义。近来，贸易保护主义和其他形式的保护主义明显抬头，这不符合我们在华盛顿峰会上达成的反对保护主义、避免政策内顾的共识。上世纪二三十年代经济大萧条时期，保护主义曾盛行一时，带来了严重后果。历史的教训一定要汲取。当前，任何国家和地区都不应借刺激经济之名、行保护主义之实。我们应该共同反对以保护本国就业为由对外国劳务人员采取歧视性做法。我们应该共同反对任何形式的贸易保护主义，反对以各种借口提高市场准入门槛和各种以邻为壑的投资保护主义行为，共同反对滥用贸易救济措施。我们希望有关国家放宽对发展中国家不合理的出口限制，努力扩大双边贸易规模。多哈回合谈判事关全球贸易自由化进程。我们应该共同坚守2008年7月有关各方达成的共识，在现有框架基础上继续前进，推动谈判早日取得全面、均衡的成果。

4. Further oppose protectionism. Recently, trade protectionism as well as other forms of protectionism have notably increased. This goes against the consensus we reached at the Washington Summit on rejecting protectionism and refraining from turning inward in our policies. Protectionism was prevalent during the Great Depression in the 1920s and 1930s, but it only led to grave consequences. Lessons of history must be learnt. No country should resort to protectionism under the excuse of stimulating the economy. We should jointly oppose those discriminatory practices against foreign workers under the excuse of protecting domestic jobs. We should work together to oppose trade protectionism in all manifestations and reject attempts to raise the market access threshold under various excuses and all forms of investment protectionism that harm the interests of other countries. And we should fight against the abuse of trade remedy measures together. We hope that countries concerned will ease their unfair restrictions on the exports of developing countries and increase trade with them. The Doha Round negotiations are crucial to global trade liberalization. We should jointly uphold the consensus of July 2008, build on the existing framework and continue to move the negotiations forward with a view to bringing about comprehensive and balanced outcomes at an early date.

第五，进一步支持发展中国家。当前，一些发展中国家经济金融形势恶化，社会政治动荡加剧，值得我们高度重视。虽然国际金融危机给各国造成了很大困难，但我们不能因此中断联合国千年发展目标进程。继续推进这一进程，也有利于恢复世界经济增长。我再次呼吁，国际社会应该高度关注和尽量减少国际金融危机对发展中国家特别是最不发达国家造成的损害；国际社会特别是发达国家应该承担应尽的责任和义务，继续履行援助、减债等承诺，切实保持和增加对发展中国家援助，切实帮助发展中国家维护金融稳定、促进经济增长，切实帮助发展中国家特别是非洲国家克服困难，不断改善这些国家发展的外部环境。

5. Give further support to developing countries. Some developing countries are now suffering from deteriorating economic and financial conditions and increased social and political turmoil. We need to pay close attention to their difficulties. True, the international financial crisis has caused great difficulties for all countries, but we cannot for this reason stop the process towards the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). We should continue to push it forward, for this is conducive to restoring global economic growth. Once again, I call on the international community to pay great attention to and minimize the damage of the financial crisis on developing countries, especially the least developed countries. The international community, developed countries in particular, should assume due responsibilities and obligations, continue to fulfill their commitments to debt reduction and aid, take concrete measures to maintain and increase assistance to developing countries, help them uphold financial stability and promote economic growth, give a helping hand to developing countries, especially African countries, as they work to overcome difficulties, and improve the external environment for the development of these countries.

各位同事！

Dear Colleagues,

国际金融危机给中国带来了前所未有的困难和挑战。主要表现在：经济下行压力明显加大，进出口继续下滑，工业生产明显放缓，部分企业生产经营困难，就业难度加大。这场国际金融危机与中国发展方式转变、经济结构调整的关键时期不期而遇，新的挑战与既有矛盾相互交织，加大了我们解决问题的难度。

The international financial crisis has brought unprecedented difficulties and challenges to China. We are experiencing greater downward pressure on economic growth. Imports and exports have been on the decline. Industrial production has notably slowed down. Some enterprises are having a hard time in their production and business operation, and employment is becoming more and more difficult. This crisis coincides with a crucial juncture in China’s efforts to transform the growth pattern and adjust the economic structure. New challenges coupled with existing problems have made our task all the more arduous.

为应对国际金融危机冲击、保持经济平稳较快发展，中国及时调整宏观经济政策，果断实施积极的财政政策和适度宽松的货币政策，形成了进一步扩大内需、促进经济增长的一揽子计划。我们大规模增加政府支出，实施总额4万亿元人民币的两年投资计划，实行结构性减税政策，多次降息和增加银行体系流动性，大范围实施产业调整振兴规划，大力推进科技创新和技术改造，大力加强节能减排和生态环境保护，继续调整国民收入分配格局，大力拓展国内市场特别是农村市场，大幅度提高社会保障水平。现在，这些措施已取得初步成效、呈现出积极迹象，国内消费需求比较旺盛，投资需求稳步提高，社会大局保持稳定。这表明中国的应对思路是符合实际的，政策是积极有效的。中国为应对国际金融危机冲击采取的一系列举措不仅对本国经济、而且对区域经济乃至世界经济都将产生积极影响。

To counter the impact of the international financial crisis and maintain steady and relatively fast economic growth, China has made timely adjustment to its macroeconomic policies, swiftly adopted a proactive fiscal policy and a moderately easy monetary policy, and formulated a package plan to expand domestic demand and boost economic growth. We have substantially increased government spending, introduced a two-year investment plan totaling RMB 4 trillion, and carried out structural tax cuts. We have repeatedly lowered interest rates and increased liquidity in the banking system. We have implemented industrial restructuring and rejuvenation plans on a large scale and vigorously promoted scientific innovation and technological upgrading. We have worked hard to conserve energy, reduce pollution and protect the eco-environment. We have made further efforts to adjust the distribution of national income and worked energetically to expand domestic markets, especially rural markets. And we have significantly raised the level of social security. These measures are producing positive initial results, including fairly strong domestic consumption demand, steadily rising investment demand and overall social stability. It shows that China’s approach in response to the financial crisis is pragmatic and the policies are active and effective. The array of measures adopted by China will have a positive impact not only on its own economy but also on the economy of the region and the world at large.

虽然国际金融危机对中国实体经济的不利影响继续显现，但中国经济发展的基本态势和长期向好趋势没有发生根本变化，支撑中国经济持续较快发展的根基没有动摇。经过改革开放30年持续快速发展，中国积累了较为雄厚的物质基础，体制环境进一步完善，基础设施建设、产业优化升级、科技进步和创新、生态环境保护、居民消费、社会事业等方面有巨大发展空间，扩大内需潜力巨大，人力资源丰富，金融体系总体稳健，宏观经济政策调整有较大余地。中国正在努力变压力为动力、化挑战为机遇，把国际金融危机带来的不利影响降到最低程度，继续保持经济平稳较快发展。

Despite the continued adverse impact of the international financial crisis on China’s real economy, neither the fundamentals nor the positive long-term prospects of China’s economy have changed in any major way, and the foundation supporting China’s sustained and relatively fast economic growth remains solid. Thanks to continuous and rapid development over the past 30 years of reform and opening-up, China has built a fairly strong material foundation and further improved the institutional environment. There is great scope for infrastructural development, industrial upgrading, scientific and technological advances and innovation, environmental protection, consumer spending and social programs. China has enormous potential in domestic demand, rich human resources, a generally sound financial system and adequate room for macroeconomic policy adjustment. China is working hard to turn pressure into driving force and challenges into opportunities, minimize the impact of the international financial crisis and maintain steady and relatively fast growth.

面对国际金融危机冲击，我们将继续坚持对外开放的基本国策，始终不渝奉行互利共赢的开放战略。我们坚信，一个充满活力、更加开放的中国，不仅有利于保持中国经济平稳较快发展势头，而且有利于国际社会共同应对国际金融危机、促进世界和平与发展。

In the face of the international financial crisis, we will continue to follow the basic state policy of opening-up and unswervingly pursue a win-win strategy in opening to the outside world. It is our firm belief that a more dynamic and open China will be in a better position to not only maintain steady and relatively fast economic growth at home, but also contribute to the global efforts to tackle the financial crisis and promote world peace and development.

各位同事！

Dear Colleagues,

中国作为国际社会负责任的成员，始终积极参与应对国际金融危机的国际合作。

As a responsible member of the international community, China has been actively involved in the international endeavor to fight the financial crisis.

中国在面临巨大困难的形势下，保持了人民币汇率基本稳定。

In spite of great difficulties, China has kept the RMB exchange rate basically stable.

中国积极参与国际金融公司贸易融资计划，并决定提供首批15亿美元的融资支持。我们支持地区性开发银行开展融资业务，愿继续同国际金融机构和有关国家协作，进一步加强多边、区域和双边贸易融资合作。

China has taken an active part in the Global Trade Finance Program of the International Finance Corporation and decided to provide US$1.5 billion as the first portion of its financial support to the Program. We support regional development banks in providing financing services, and we will continue to coordinate with international financial institutions and relevant countries to further strengthen multilateral, regional and bilateral cooperation in trade finance.

中国尽最大努力向有关国家提供支持和帮助，同有关国家和地区签署了总额达6500亿元人民币的双边货币互换协议，还将根据需要签署更多双边货币互换协议。我们积极参与清迈倡议多边化项下的货币储备库建设，维护地区经济金融形势稳定，促进地区金融合作和贸易发展。

China has made utmost efforts to provide support and assistance to other countries and signed bilateral currency swap agreements worth RMB650 billion with relevant countries and regions. We are ready to conclude more such agreements as circumstances may require. We have actively participated in the Self-managed Reserve Pooling Arrangement of the Chiang Mai Initiative Multilateralization scheme in an effort to uphold economic and financial stability in our region and promote regional financial cooperation and trade.

中国组织了大型采购团赴海外采购，显示了中国坚持对外开放、推动恢复世界经济增长的坚定态度。

China has sent large procurement missions abroad, demonstrating its firm commitment to staying open to the world and promoting global economic recovery.

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中国明确承诺，将认真落实中非合作论坛北京峰会确定的各项援非举措，在力所能及范围内继续增加对非援助、减免非洲国家债务，扩大对非贸易和投资、加强中非务实合作。中国将在南南合作框架内，继续向其他发展中国家提供力所能及的援助，包括无偿援助、债务减免、贸促援助。

China has undertaken in unequivocal terms to implement the assistance measures announced at the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. We will continue to increase aid for Africa and reduce or cancel debts owed by African countries as our ability permits. We will expand trade with Africa, increase investment there, and enhance practical cooperation with Africa. As part of South-South cooperation, China will continue to offer assistance to other developing countries to the best of its ability, in the form of grant, debt relief and aid for trade.

中国将继续同国际社会加强宏观经济政策协调，推动国际金融体系改革，积极维护多边贸易体制稳定，为推动恢复世界经济增长作出应有贡献。

China will continue to work with the rest of the international community to enhance macroeconomic policy coordination, advance the reform of the international financial system, maintain the stability of the multilateral trading system and contribute its share to world economic recovery.

各位同事！

Dear Colleagues,

寒冬过后必将迎来万物复苏、万象更新的春天。只要我们增强信心、携手合作，就一定能克服这场国际金融危机的严峻挑战，创造更加美好的未来。

After the chilly winter is gone, we will again embrace spring, when everything will take on a new look. As long as we build confidence and cooperate, we will overcome the severe challenges of the international financial crisis and usher in an even brighter future.

谢谢各位。

Thank you.

2010年上海世博会 Expo 2010 Shanghai China
世博会会徽 Expo emblem
世博会徽标 Expo Logo
世博会吉祥物 Expo Mascot
世博会纪念品 Expo Souvenir
世博园 Expo Park
世博会主题 Expo theme
世博园区 the Expo Site
主题馆 the theme pavilions
国际馆 International Pavilion
主题馆 Theme Pavilion
企业馆 Enterprise Pavilion
中国馆 China Pavilion
世博会村 the Expo Village
世博中心 the Expo Center
世博餐饮中心 Expo Dining Center
专题讨论会 symposium
志愿者 volunteers
城市，让生活更美好 Better city, better life.
公共服务 public service
信息中心 the Information Center
服务中心 the Service Center
急救中心 the Emergency Center
世博急救中心 Expo First-aid Center
国际会议中心 International Convention Center
金融贸易区 Finance and Trade Zone
保税区 free Trade Zone
故居 Former Residence of
影城 Film Art Center
市中心 downtown
志愿者 volunteers
黄浦江 the Huangpu River
商厦 Commercial Building
地标 landmark
路标 the road sign
公共交通 public transport
红绿灯 traffic lights
轻轨站 the light rail station
过江隧道 tunnels under the river
轮渡 ferry
专线大巴 the shuttle bus
园内巴士 the on-site bus
518路公共汽车站 No.518bus stop
地铁站 a metro station
地铁8号线 Metro Line 8
停车场 the parking lot
叫辆出租车 hail a taxi
停车 park one’s car
旅游景点 tourist attractions
游客 tourist
导游 guide
入口处 entrance
外滩 the Bund
豫园 the Yu Garden
东方明珠 the Oriental Pearl Tower
上海大剧院 Shanghai Grand Theatre
金茂大厦 Jinmao Tower
世纪大道 Century Boulevard
夜游 night tour
不夜城 sleepless city
沧海桑田 ups and downs of time
长江三角洲 the Yangtze River Delta
磁悬浮列车 maglev train (magnetically levitated train); magnetic suspension train
大都市 metropolis; cosmopolis; metropolitan city; cosmopolitan city
东方明珠塔Oriental Pearl TV Tower
东海之滨的明珠 the pearl on the coast of the East China Sea
国际展览局 BIE International Bureau of Exhibitions
龙华寺 Longhua Temple
外滩 the Bund
信息港 infoport
黄浦江游cruise along the Huangpu River
玉佛寺 Jade Buddha Temple
豫园 Yu Yuan Garden
金贸大厦 Jinmao Tower
城隍庙 Town God’s Temple
上海国际会议中心 Shanghai International Convention Center
(南浦，杨浦，徐浦，卢浦)大桥 Nanpu/ Yangpu/ xupu/ lupu (suspension) Bridge
(浦东)滨江大道 Riverside Promenade
外滩观隧道 Sightseeing Tunnel at the Bund
(浦东) 世纪公园 Century Park
上海体育馆Shanghai Stadium
上海大剧院 Shanghai Grand Theater
上海科技馆 Shanghai Science & Technology Museum
虹口足球场 Shanghai Hongkou Football Stadium
上海植物园Shanghai Botanical Garden
水族馆 aquariumPeace Hotel 和平饭店
Holliday Inn 假日酒店
Pudong Shangri-la 香格里拉
Renaissance shanghai Pudong 上海淳大万丽
Portman Ritz-Carlton 波特曼丽嘉酒店
the Grand Hyatt 金贸凯悦
Hilton Shanghai 希尔顿
Four Seasons 四季大酒店
Equatorial Shanghai 赤道大酒店
Regal International East Asia 富豪
Marriott 万豪
Radisson 雷迪森、瑞迪森
Sheraton 喜来登
Ramada 华美达
Inter-Continental 洲际
Sofitel Hyland 索菲特
Westin 威斯汀
St. Regis 瑞吉

、metro station 地铁站(subway station)
2、entertainment娱乐
3、Expo Site 世博园区
4、road sign路标
5、the Mid-autumn Festival中秋节
6、local specialty特色点心
7、moon-cake月饼
8、the Expo Village世博村
9、Metro Line 8 地铁8号线（或直接说Line Eight）
10、the Information Center信息中心
11、bank银行（中国银行：Bank of China）
12、nice dinner丰盛的晚餐

13、theme pavilion （主题馆）
14、the Maglev磁悬浮列车
15、downtown市中心
16、The Mid-autumn Festival中秋节
17、The Bund外滩
18、the Expo emblem世博会会徽
19、the parking lot停车场
20、the Dragon boat Festival端午节
21、a ferry轮渡
22、welcome欢迎
23、volunteer志愿者
24、the light rail station轻轨站
25、The Emergency Center急救中心
26、a nice gift漂亮的礼物
27、party聚会
28、tunnels隧道
29、the Service Center服务中心
30、the sightseeing corridor观光长廊
31、see a movie看电影
32、the airport 机场
33、the Grand Theatre 上海大剧院
34、the Expo Center世博中心
35、open round-the-clock 24小时服务
36、during the day在白天
37、bus stop汽车站
38、Expo 2010 2010年世博会
39、the Double Nine Festival重阳节
40、Expo Mascot 世博会吉祥物 
41、the traffic lights红绿灯
42、around the corner拐弯处
43、the Expo emblem世博会会徽
44、FLTA 上海外教网
45、The Oriental Pearl Tower东方明珠
46、in the morning清晨
47、hail a taxi叫出租车
48、the shuttle bus专线巴士
49、The Yu Garden豫园
50、the entrance入口
51、the exit 出口
52、Expo Park 世博园
53、Expo Souvenir 世博会纪念品
54、Expo Park 世博园
55、International Pavilion 国际馆
56、Enterprise Pavilion 企业馆
57、China Pavilion 中国馆
58、symposium 专题讨论会
59、Expo Village 世博村
60、Expo Dining Center 世博餐饮中心
61、Expo First-aid Center 世博急救中心World Expositions are galleries of human inspirations and thoughts. Since 1851 when the Great Exhibition of Industries of All Nations was held in London, the World Expositions have attained increasing prominence as grand events for economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges, serving as an important platform for displaying historical experience, exchanging innovative ideas, demonstrating esprit de corps and looking to the future.

With a long civilisation, China favours international exchange and loves world peace. China owes its successful bid for the World Exposition in 2010 to the international community's support for and confidence in its reform and opening-up. The Exposition will be the first registered World Exposition in a developing country, which gives expression to the expectations the world's people place on China's future development.

So what will Expo 2010 Shanghai China deliver to the world? There is no doubt the Chinese people will present to the world a successful, splendid and unforgettable exposition.

Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be a great event to explore the full potential of urban life in the 21st century and a significant period in urban evolution. Fifty-five percent of the world population is expected to live in cities by the year 2010. The prospect of future urban life, a subject of global interest, concerns all nations, developed or less developed, and their people. Being the first World Exposition on the theme of city, Exposition 2010 will attract governments and people from across the world, focusing on the theme "Better City, Better Life." For its 184 days, participants will display urban civilisation to the full extent, exchange their experiences of urban development, disseminate advanced notions on cities and explore new approaches to human habitat, lifestyle and working conditions in the new century. They will learn how to create an eco-friendly society and maintain the sustainable development of human beings.

Expo 2010 Shanghai China will centre on innovation and interaction. Innovation is the soul, while cultural interaction is an important mission of the World Expositions. In the new era, Expo 2010 Shanghai China will contribute to human-centred development, scientific and technological innovation, cultural diversity and win-win cooperation for a better future, thus composing a melody with the key notes of highlighting innovation and interaction in the new century.

Expo 2010 Shanghai China will also be a grand international gathering. On the one hand, we shall endeavour to attract about 200 nations and international organisations to take part in the exhibition as well as 70 million visitors from home and abroad, ensuring the widest possible participation in the history of the World Expositions. On the other hand, we will put Expo 2010 Shanghai China in a global perspective and do our best to encourage the participation and gain the understanding and support of various countries and peoples, in order to turn Expo 2010 Shanghai China into a happy reunion of people from all over the world.

In addition, Expo 2010 Shanghai China will offer a wonderful opportunity for cross-culture dialogues. Before the conclusion of the Exposition, a "Shanghai Declaration" will be issued. This declaration, hopefully a milestone in the history of the World Expositions, will epitomise the insights to be offered by the participants and embody people's ideas for future cooperation and development and extensive common aspirations, thereby leaving a rich spiritual legacy of urban development to people throughout the world.

The Chinese Government will go to great lengths to make Expo 2010 Shanghai China a special event that carries on traditions and opens a new vista into the future. Our motto is: "Keeping in mind the next 60 years' development while preparing for the six months' Exposition." We count on the continuing attention, support and participation of all the peace-loving countries.

The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life," representing the common wish of the whole humankind for a better living in future urban environments. This theme represents a central concern of the international community for future policy making, urban strategies and sustainable development. In 1800, 2% of the global population lived in cities. In 1950, the figure raised to 29%, in 2000, almost half the world population moved into cities, and by 2010, as estimated by the United Nations, the urban population will account for 55% of the total human population.

The quest for a better life has run through the urban history of mankind. Through different sub-themes, Expo 2010 will create blueprints for future cities and harmonious urban life styles, providing an extraordinary educational and entertaining platform for visitors of all nations:

● Blending of diverse cultures in the city

● Economic prosperity in the city

● Innovations of science and technology in the city

● Remodelling of communities in the city

● Interactions between urban and rural areas

The emblem, depicting the image of three people-you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes the big family of mankind. Inspired by the shape of the Chinese character"世"(meaning the world), the design conveys the organizers' wish to host an Expo which is of global scale and which showcases the diversified urban cultures of the world.

中国2010年上海世博会会徽，以中国汉字“世”字书法创意为形，“世”字图形寓意三人合臂相拥，状似美满幸福、相携同乐的家庭，也可抽象为“你、我、他”广义的人类，对美好和谐的生活追求，表达了世博会“理解、沟通、欢聚、合作”的理念，突显出中国2010年上海世博会以人为本的积极追求。

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上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试

A卷

参考答案:

Part A

Passage 1:

每一个负责的社会都应该为改善年轻一代的生活去做有意义的事，例如让孩子摆脱考试加给他们的可怕的负担。//

不幸的是，这个国家的学校和家长尽其所能来迫使孩子参加各种考试，以便能够上大学学习。//

孩子们抱怨课程乏味、课本乏味、教师乏味。然而，他们的诉说声却几乎传不到成人的耳朵里。//

我怀疑孩子在这种强制性的制度下还能学到什么对国家或对他们个人有益的东西。我不相信他们会成为富有创造力的国民。

Passage 2:

       像世界上许多大城市一样，纽约既要解决老问题，也要面对新问题。既要拆除贫民窟，又要建造新房。//

交通堵塞仍然给已经是拥护不堪的街道增添麻烦。不但要造新的高速公路，而且要修旧道路。//

照顾病者，接济穷人，帮助新人者适应大城市的生活是纽约必须做的额外工作。保障纽约人的健康与安全需要大量的警察、消防人员，以及医生和护士。//

尽管如此，纽约每年仍然有数以百万计的来访者。纽约人正在努力奋斗以适应这种城市作为世界文化、工业和商务中心的需求。

Part B

Passage1:

       On behalf of all the members of my party, I’d like to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your gracious invitation for us to attend such an enjoyable Christmas party. //

Christmas is a wonderful holiday. The Christmas of this year is more meaningful to us, because our joint venture has made a remarkable progress this year. //

I hope we will be able to maintain our practical partnership and make the coming new year a more fruitful year. //

At the close of the year, may I ask you to join me in a toast to greater business achievements in the new year.

Passage2:

       The use of foreign capital includes both direct and indirect investment from overseas businesses. China will continue to put emphasis on absorbing direct foreign investment, and attach importance to the following aspects: //

First, China will further encourage foreign businesses to invest in agriculture, new-and high-tech industries, basic industries, basic industries, infrastructure facilities, and environmental protection industries. //

Second, China will continue to expand the area of foreign investment. The country will further encourage open bidding and make more use of foreign capital in petro-chemical and building industries. //

Third, China will strive to improve the distribution of foreign investment, and adopt effective measures to guide and encourage foreign investment in central and western regions.

口译题录音文字稿：

Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each sentence or paragraph, 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:

       Every responsible society should do something meaningful to improve the lives of its younger generation, such as freeing children from the horrible burden of school tests and examinations. //

Unfortunately, in this country schools and parents do all they can to force children to sit for all kinds of examinations before they are allowed into colleges and universities. //

Children complain that their classes, their textbooks and their teachers are boring. However, the voice of the children is rarely heard by the adult world. //

I doubt that children under this compulsory system will actually learn anything beneficial for the country and for themselves. I don’t believe they will become very creative citizens.

Passage 2:

       Like all large cities throughout the world, New York has old problems to solve and new ones to face. Slums must be cleared and new houses must be built. //

Traffic congestion continues to trouble the city’s already over-crowded streets. Not only must new highways be constructed, but also old road must be repaired. //

Caring for the sick, providing for the needy, and helping new comers to adjust to big city life are additional tasks that the City of New York must perform. Protecting the health and safety of New Yorkers requires an army of police, firemen, as well as doctors and nurses. //

In spite of all these, millions of visitors continue to flock to the city every year. New Yorkers are working hard to meet their city’s needs and to keep it a world center of culture, industry and commerce.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each sentence or paragraph, interpret in 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 will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage1:

       我谨代表我们一行的全体成员，感谢董事长先生盛请邀请我们参加你们的圣诞晚会。//

圣诞节是一个美好的节日。今年的圣诞节对我们来说更有意义，因为今年我们合资企业有了长足的进步。//

我希望我们参保持务实的合作关系，使明年的业绩更加辉煌。//

让我们在这年终岁末之际，共同举杯，为新年再创佳绩干杯。

Passage2:

使用外资包括企业的直接投资和间接投资。中国将继续注重吸引外国直接投资，并注重以下几个方面：//

第一，中国将继续鼓励外资企业向农业、新的高科技工业、基础工业、基础设环保工业投资；//

第二，中国将继续拓宽外国投资的范围。政府将进一步鼓励公司招标，在石油化工和建筑业中更多地利用外资；//

第三，中国将努力改善外国投资的布局，将采取有效措施引导和鼓励外资企业向中西部投资。

B卷

参考答案:

Part A

Passage 1：

野营，作为一种更为便宜、更为自由的度假方式，已成为越来越多的年轻人所钟爱的户外活动。//

事实上，现代化的营地所具有的设施可以满足野营者的基本需求。//

最使动心的不是低廉的花费和自由的程度，而是贴近自然的野外生活。//

野营使我们的城市生活方式起了真正的变化。在一年珍贵的几天里，我们采纳了一种新生活方式。这才是真正意义上的娱乐和享受。

Passage 2:

       今天，我打算谈谈大学在21世纪的作用。我所要谈的不是一个，而是数个大学今后将发挥的重要作用。//

第一，大学在帮助开展大这预科教育中将发挥更大的作用，为学生进一步学习和工作作准备。//

第二，与公司、行业合作将是大学事务中的很大一部分。这种合作，特别对研究性大学来说，在下个世纪将进一步扩大。//

最后，由于全球范围的便捷通讯、更多的贸易机会和跨国公司的发展，大学将发挥世界作用。

Part B

Passage 1:

       My dear guests, on behalf of all my colleagues of the company, I wish to thank you all for your gracious presence at this party of Spring Festival celebration. //

Our joint venture has experienced a decade of hard struggle. This is a brilliant decade, a fruitful decade, and a decade of your dedication without any complaint. //

We have prepared a humble dinner to celebrate our friendly cooperation. I’d also like to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to all the employees of our company. //

Meanwhile, I hope this party will give us an opportunity to get to know each other and increase our friendship. In closing, may I wish you all good health and a successful New Year.

Passage 2:

       Welcome to Shanghai Martial Art (Wu Shu) Center. Here you can do exercise to build up your body, reduce your weight, make new friends, as well as learn about Chinese culture. //

In addition, our Martial Art Association has prepared come fabulous programmers for our visitors. You can watch martial art performances, Peking Opera and acrobatic shows. //

If you want to get some personal experience with Chinese martial art, we have first-class teachers available to train individuals or groups. //

We have an exclusive martial art store selling printed information, video tapes and laser disks on Chinese martial art. To meet your need is the purpose of our service.

口译题录音文字稿：

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’s begin Part A with the first passage.                                                     

Passage1:

       Camping as a cheaper and freer way of spending a holiday has become the great pursuit of outdoor activity among an increasing number of young people. //

As a matter of fact, modern camping sites are well equipped with facilities which will meet the basic needs of campers. //

What attracts young people most is not the low cost and freedom, but the closeness to nature when living in the wilderness. //

Camping provides us with a real change from our urban way of life. For a few precious days in the year, we adopt a new way of life, which is the essence of real recreation and enjoyment.

Passage 2:

Today, I am going to talk about the role of the university in the 21st century. I have chosen not one, but several different roles which will be important for universities in the future. //

First, the university will take on an even larger role in assisting pre-college educations education in preparing students for study and work. //

Second, partnership with corporations and businesses will become a greater part of university involvement. The next century will see an expansion of partnerships of this type, particularly with research universities. //

Finally, the university will play a world role as a result of convenient communication worldwide, greater opportunities for trade, and the development of multinational corporations.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard 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’s begin part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

各位来宾，我谨代表公司的全体同仁，感谢各位光临我们的春节联欢晚会。//

我们这家合资企业走过了10年的奋斗历程，这是富有成果的10年，也是各位默默奉献的10年。//

我们在这里略备薄酒，庆祝我们的友好合作，并借此机会向公司的各位员工表示诚挚的感谢。//

同时了，我也希望这次晚会能使我们有机会彼此沟通、增进友谊。最后，我祝各位新年身体健康，事业有成。

Passage 2:

       欢迎光临上海武术中心。在这里您可以健身、减肥、结交朋友，以及了解中国文化。//

我们的武术协会还为各位来宾准备了精彩的节目。除了武术表演，您还可以观赏京剧节目和杂技校表演。//

倘若您想亲身体验一下中国武术，我们可以派一流的教师进行团体或个别指导。//

我们的武术专卖店出售有关中华武术的图书资料、录像带和激光视盘。满足您的需要是本中心的服务宗旨。

2000.11

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试

A卷

参考答案:

Part A

Passage 1:

       本书是想要帮助没有写书经验的作者。第一章作为介绍，主要谈了两点。//

       首先，谈到一个人只要想写，就可以写得好。其次，谈到任何人只要愿意努力工作，并且会使用写作工具，就可以写作。//

       如果有人说他不会写作，意思多半是指他没有写作经验或者说他当时没有什么好写。//

       然而，一旦在他的头脑里一个题目或一种思路已经形成，词句也会油然而生，那时，声称不是作家的人会突然开始像作家那样写作。

Passage 2:

       布里斯托尔的确是一座非常美丽、有趣和迷人的城市。美丽的公园和花园里到处是趣味盎然的路径，旧时代的房屋和建筑昂然挺立在城市的山坡上。//

       然而，布里斯托尔并非仅仅如此；那还是座现代化的城市，有当代艺术的最新作品，也有有趣和丰富多样的夜生活。//

       布里斯托尔的四周有美丽的乡村，起伏不断的山地，以及一流的度假胜地。从这里出发到一些全国最迷人的旅游景点，如城堡和宫殿，只有短短的一段车程。//

       布里斯托尔一向重视旅游业，欢迎来自世界各的游客。当地有一流的住宿可供选择，还有其引以为自豪的众多餐馆和咖啡馆。

Part B

Passage 1:

       Today, we are very happy to meet here and exchange views on cooperation in a wide range of areas, on the basis of equality and in a friendly manner. //

       Looking back on the past experiences and into the future, I believe we should enhance mutual understanding and trust, and promote technical exchanges and cooperation. //

       We are prepared to increase cooperation with major multinational corporations in the world, and carry out major reforms in business management structure. //

       I am convinced that our reform will provide both sides with tremendous investment and trade opportunities, thus making positive contributions to the economic development of the Asia-Pacific region.

Passage 2:

       The People’s Republic of China is a united multi-national state founded jointly by the people of all nationalities. So far, there are 56 nationalities. //

       Compared with the Han nationality, China’s other 55 ethnic groups have a relatively small population, thus they are customarily referred to as ethnic minorities. //

       According to the fourth national census conducted in 1990, the Han nationality accounts for 92 percent of the country’s total population, and minority ethnic groups account for 8 percent. //

       During China’s long history of development, the people of various nationalities in China migrated and mingled, which eventually brought about today’s distribution.

口译题录音文字稿:

Part A

Directions: Is 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 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:

       This book tries to help the inexperienced writer. The first chapter, which is meant as a kind of introduction, contains two main ideas. //

       First, it says that a person writes best when he wants to write. Second, it says that anyone can write if he is willing to work hard at it and has access to writing tools and instruments. //

       If someone says that he cannot write, he probably means that he either has no experience as a writer or knows of nothing to say at the moment. //

       But once a subject or an idea comes alive in his mind, the words also begin to come to life and the person who claims that he is not a writer suddenly begins to act like one.

Passage 2:

       Bristol is a truly beautiful, interesting and fascinating city. Beautiful parks and gardens leak onto interesting lanes and footpaths, while houses and buildings of old times stand magnificently on the hills of the city. //

    But Bristol is much more than this; it is a modern city where the latest works in contemporary arts can be found and where the night- life is interesting and varied. //

    Bristol is surrounded by beautiful countryside, rolling hills, and top class holiday resorts. Some of the country’s most fascinating tourist attractions—castles and palaces—are only a short drive away. //

       Bristol has always encouraged the tourist industry and welcomed tourists from all parts of the world. There is a superb choice of accommodation available and the city is proud of its many restaurants and cafes.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each 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’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

今天，我们很高兴在此聚会，在平等友好的基础上，就广泛领域里的合作交换我们的意见。//

       回顾过去，展望未来，我认为我们应该增进相互理解和信任，加强技术交流与合作。//

       我们准备增进与世界主要跨国公司的合作，同时对商务管理机制进行重大改革。//

       我相信我们的改革会给双方带来可观的投资和贸易良机，为亚太地区的经济发展作出积极有贡献。

Passage 2:

       中华人民共和国是全国各族人民共同缔造的统一的多民族国家。迄今为止，中国有56个民族。//

       与汉族相比，其他55个民族人口相对较少，因此他们在习惯上被称为“少数民族”。//

       1990年中国进行了第四次人口普查，据统计，在全国总人口中，汉族人口约占92％，少数民族人口占8％。//

       在长期的历史发展过程中，中华民族这个大家庭中的各族人民经过融合和迁移，形成了今天的分布格局。

B卷

参考答案:

Part A

Passage 1:

    我来中国是为了我们两国美好的未来。我坚信我们两国人民能够，也一定会共同建设美好的未来。//

    我们可以有两种截然不同的语言、习俗和政治信仰，但在我们这个时代的许多至关重要的问题上，我们两国人民之间几乎没有距离。//

       中国经济突飞猛进，日新月异。与一切惧怕变革、惧怕未来的国家不同，中国开始迈向新的高度。//

       我谨代表本代表团成员向你们所表现出的勇气致敬，并欢迎有此机会与你们并肩前进。

Passage 2:

       去年开展了一次对大学生技能的调查研究。调查结果证实了雇主们对某些大学生缺乏基本技能这一现象的担忧。//

    调查显示只有不到20％的大学生在三项基本技能方面达到了预期的标准。这三项技能包括交际、数学以及（处理）信息技术。//

    有些老师和专家认为大学生还应该具备另外两项基本技能，那就是如何提高自己的学习能力和同他人共事的能力。//

    如果我们加上这两项技能，调查研究显示在接受测试的近200名大学生中，只有12名左右取得了高分，这个数字理所当然是令人十分失望和不安的。

Part B

Passage 1:

       On behalf of all the members of my group, I’d like to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your gracious invitation for us to attend such an enjoyable Christmas party. //

       Christmas is really a wonderful time of the year. The Christmas get- together party is symbolic of the warmth, union, and dedication of mankind. //

       The celebration of Christmas this year is more meaningful to all of us, because our joint venture has had a remarkable sales growth this year. //

       I hope we will be able to maintain this practical cooperative relationship and make the coming new year a more fruitful year. May I ask you to make a toast with me to a better business in the coming year.

Passage 2:

       Shanghai, a famous historical and cultural city, and one of the most prosperous economic centers in China, has become a famous scenic spot that people look forward to visiting. //

       Shanghai provides tourists with a good infrastructure in every aspect. Touring in Shanghai is not only convenient and pleasant, but also safe and comfortable. //

       To maintain a lasting charm for tourists, Shanghai should earnestly do a good job in all kinds of tourist services to make them feel at home. //

       We hope and believe that Shanghai will make every tourist stay a longer time and become too delighted to be homesick. A nice memory of the city will linger in the heart of every tourist.

口译题录音文字稿:

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:

    I have come to China for the beautiful of our two countries. I am firmly convinced that, together, we two peoples can and will make tomorrow a better day. //

    We may be distinctly different in language, customs, and political beliefs; but on many vital questions of our time there is little distance between the American and Chinese people. //

    China’s economy advances with the dynamics of change. Unlike some governments, which fear change and fear the future, China is beginning to scale new heights. //

       On behalf of all the members of my delegation, I’d like to express our highest respect for your courage and welcome the opportunity to walk by or your side.

Passage 2:

       Last year a research was carried out on the skills of university students. The findings confirm the worry of employers about the lack of basic skills in some university graduates. //

       The research showed that less than 20% of all university students achieves the levels expected of them in the three key skills, that is, communication, the application of number and information technology. //

       Some teachers and experts have argued that there are two other key skills which the university students might be expected to show. These skills are: to improve their own learning and to work with others. //

       If we add in these skills, the research showed that only about a dozen university students among nearly two hundred who were tested scored top marks, which is, of course, a very disappointing and uncomfortable figure.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each 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’s begin part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

       我谨代表我们一行的全体成员，感谢董事长先生的盛情邀请，参加你们的圣诞晚会。//

       今年庆祝圣诞节对我们所有人来说更有意义，因为今年我们合资企业的销售有了显著增长。//

       我希望我们能保持这种务实的合作关系，使明年的业绩更加辉煌。让我们共同举杯，为明天再创佳绩干杯。

Passage 2:

       上海既是一座历史文化名城，也是当今中国最为繁荣的经济中心之一，成为人们向往的观光胜地。//

       上海为旅游者在各方面提供了良好的基础设施。在上海旅游，不仅方便愉快，而且安全舒适。//

       我们希望而且相信，上海会使每一位旅游者流连忘返，“乐不思蜀”，给每一位旅游者留下美好的回忆。

2000.5

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试

A卷

参考答案:

Part A

Passage 1:

       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，我们曾到过贵国的许多地方。//

       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，彬彬有礼和诚挚友情。//

       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济济转轨的过程，我们很高兴能参加与这个富有戏剧性的转轨过程。我们的合作关系领域广阔，几乎已涉及所有的经济领域。

Passage 2:

       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5.8万平方米为会议设施。//

       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，还能欣赏到价值达上百万埃镑的艺术品。您还能观赏到美丽的人工湖和两座中国式样的亭子。

Part B

Passage 1:

       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 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:

       China is a developing socialist country and its future development will not only directly affect the future of the Chinese people, but will also have a major impact on the development and progress of Asia and the world. //

       All the business leaders present tonight are outstanding achievers in your respective fields. You have a wealth of successful experience and strategic vision. //

       Since you have set your eyes on China, China welcomes you. The country’s economic development will also offer you tremendous opportunities. //

       The Chinese government will offer good terms to foreign enterprises investing in China and create a better environment for them.

口译题录音文字稿:

Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each or paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal… and stop it at the singal… 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:

       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 traveled 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 are glad that we are 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.

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 these, 58,000 square meters have been given to conference facilities. //

       The Center is a mere ten-minute drive from Cairo International Air-port, a five-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.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each 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’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

       主席先生，女士们，先生们，我宣布英特网服务国际研讨会开幕，在此我向参加开幕式的各界来宾表示热烈的欢迎！//

       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英特网服务事业方面积累了不少经验，值得我们借鉴和学习。通过交流，我们可以得到更多的信息与本会。//

       我相信，本次研讨会对于推动英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！

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，而且也极大地影响亚洲和世界的发展与进步。//

       今晚在座的各位商办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眼光。//

       既然你们已把眼光投向中国，中国欢迎你们。中国的经济发展将为你们提供大量的机会。//

中国政府将为来华投资的外国企业提供优惠条件并且创造更好的投资环境。

B卷

参考答案:

Part A

Passage 1:

    我们建立友好合作关系时是基于这样一种认识，即我们要在相互尊重和平等互利的基础上发展我们的友谊。//

    我们认为，所有国家，无论其大小强弱，都应该在这些原则的基础上建立和维持相互间的关系，这是至关重要的。//

    我们赞赏中国关注和理解小国和发展中国家所遇到的问题，我们赞赏中国对我们经济发展的有力支持。//

    我期待在今后的几天里有机会向你们请教，学习你们为造福贵国人民而促进经济和社会发展的经验。

Passage 2:

    英国有些大学，如牛津和剑桥提供学生住宿，这就是说学生在校园里学习和生活。其他一些学校则不提供住宿，也就是说学生每天要花不少时间到学校去听讲座。//

       还有一些利用业余时间学习的学生，他们白天必须工作，晚上学习。还有些业余学生则不得不通过函授学习。//

       “开放大学”也能帮助学生取得大学学位，大学主要通过广播或电视播出讲座。但是每年有几个星期，学生能在大学里参加假期班的学习。//

       要想攻读任何大学学位课程，学生必须通过入学资格考试。由于在英国没有足够的名额让所有中学生进入大学，因此，这些入学考试具有很强的竞争性。

Part B

Passage 1:

       Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Chairman, we warmly welcome the convening of Asia-Europe meeting in Paris. We hope that the current Asia-Europe summit will turn out to be constructive. //

       We understand that equality is the foundation of Asia-Europe cooperation, and certainly it should serve as the principle for the Asia-Europe summit. Equality should be non-conditional. //

       Given the different cultures, histories and political systems of the members, frequent high-

level exchanges between the Asian and European nations are indispensable to better mutual understanding. //

       Therefore, it is clear for those with strategic vision that Asia-Europe cooperation is by no means an expedient measure. To invest in cooperation today suggests a bumper harvest tomorrow.

Passage 2:

       More than 50 years ago when I was attending university in Shanghai, I was well aware of the poverty and backwardness of old China. It was at that time I decided to devote myself to the noble cause of building an independent, democratic and powerful New China. //

       And I have been struggling for that to this very day. I am sure that all of you have seen with your own eyes the changes that have been taking place day by day in Shanghai. //

       The growth of Shanghai presents one aspect of the tremendous changes taking place throughout China. The Chinese people will continue to follow firmly and unswervingly the path of reform and opening up. //

       Our goal is basically to realize modernization by the middle of the next century, to make China a powerful, democratic and civilized modern socialist country.

口译题录音文字稿:

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 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 important that all nations, big or small, strong or weak, should establish and maintain their relations on these principles. // We appreciate the interest and understanding that China has shown regarding the problems of small and developing countries. We also appreciate China’s firm support in our economic development. //

       I look forward, in the next few days, to the opportunity of learning something from your experience on promoting economic and social development in the interest of your people.

Passage 2:

       Some universities, like Oxford and Cambridge in Britain, are residential, which means students live and study on campus. Other universities are non-residential, which means students have to spend a lot of time to travel daily to their lectures. //

       There are also part-time students who have to do their work during the day, and they study in the evening. Other part-time students have to study by correspondence. //

       “The Open Universities” can also help students to gain university degrees. Here, lectures are mainly given on radio or television. However, for a few weeks each year, students can attend vacation courses at universities. //

       For admission to any university degree course, a student has to pass qualifying examinations. In Britain, there are not enough places for all secondary school students, so these qualifying examinations are highly competitive.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal… You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

       女士们，先生们，主席先生，我们热烈欢迎亚欧会议在巴黎召开。我们希望本届亚欧首脑会议产生建设性的结果。//

       我们认识到，平等是亚欧国家合作的基础，自然也应该成为亚欧会议的准则。这种平等应该不受到任何附加条件的限制。//

       由于会议成员国有着不同的文化、历史和政治制度，亚欧国家之间经常性的高层交流对于彼此之间更好的了解是必不可缺的。//

       因此，具有战略眼光的人士很清楚，亚欧国家之间的合作全然不是一种权宜之计。今日合作投资，必将带来明日的大丰收。

Passage 2:

       50多年前，我在上海读大学时，就认识到旧中国的贫穷与落后。就在那时，我决定献身于建立一个独立、民主和强大的新中国的崇高事业。//

       我已为之奋斗到如今。我相信你们已亲眼目睹了上海正在发生的日新月异的变化。//

       上海的发展代表了整个中国正在发生的巨大变化的一个方面。中国人民将继续坚定不移地走改革开放的道路。//

       我们的目标是在下世纪中叶基本实现现代化，把中国建设成为一个强大、民主、文明的现代化社会主义国家。

2001.5

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试

A卷

参考答案:

Part A

Passage 1:

英特尔有限公司与中国电子工业部于上周达成协议，携手合作，共同提高中国电脑及软件厂家的竞争力。//

英特尔公司在继续开发世界上最先进的综合集成电路技术的同时，将与中国公司合作设计并且生产多媒体笔记本电脑。//

作为协议的一部分，电子工业部将鼓励中国电脑工业与英特尔公司全面合作。协议还强调了合作精神以及技术进步和客户服务工作的提高。//

英特尔公司还将向中国提供生产含奔腾四型处理器的个人电脑所需要的技术指导和标准，以保证产品的质量。

Passage 2:

       这里，我想探讨一下教师应具备哪些个人素质这个问题。许多人问过我这个问题。//

       也许人们对此见仁见智，但在我看来，以下几点会为众人接受。//

       一个理想的教师应该性情开朗，具有魅力，尽管他可能相貌平平，甚至丑陋。//

       教师要有极大的耐心。我认为这要靠自我约束，自我训练，毕竟谁也不是天生好如此。

Part B

Passage 1:

       China has the largest market potential in the world, Every year, the newly increased program-controlled telephone switches in China exceed 20 million lines. That is No.1 in the world. //

       However, due to the problem of duplicate construction, a problem that has not been resolved for many years, on certain areas of products, there is the phenomenon of over supply. For instance, there are too many TCDs produced to be sold. //

       China is really a very big market. China’s market is far from being saturated now. All foreign investors are warmly welcome to invest in China.

Passage 2:

       Today, Beijing citizens are more enthusiastic than ever in learning English, in order to support Beijing’s bid to hold the 2008 Olympic Games.//

       According to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing People’s Broadcasting Station began in December 2000 a program called “One Hundred English Sentences for Beijing Citizens”, so as to help more people to learn English.//

       Unlike the traditional English teaching and learning in schools, this program does not start from grammar or phonetics, but deals only with daily spoken English.//

Beijing citizens’ enthusiasm in learning English has spread all over the city. Foreigners visiting Beijing will not feel surprised and more if they are greeted in English by local residents in the streets.

口译题录音文字稿:

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:

       Intel Corporation Ltd. And China’s Ministry of Electronics Industry have signed and agreement last week. The agreement aims to improve the competitive strength of China’s computer and software manufactures. //

Intel will continue to develop the world’s latest comprehensive integrated circuit technology. At the same time, it will cooperate with Chinese companies to design and produce multimedia notebook computers. //

As part of the agreement, the Ministry of Electronics Industry will encourage China’s computer industry to cooperate fully with Intel. The agreements also stress cooperation and improvement of technology and customer service. //

Intel will provide China with technological guidance and standards on the production of personal computes equipped with a IV processor to ensure the quality of the products.

Passage 2:

Here I want to try to give you an answer to the question: what personal qualities are desirable desirable in a teacher？The same question has been put to me on many occasions. //

       Probably no two people would draw up exactly similar lists of personal qualities, but I think the following would be generally accepted. //

       A desirable teacher is one whose personality should be pleasant and attractive, though in appearance he may not be good-looking or may even be ugly. //

A teacher must be very patient. This I may say, is largely a matter of self-discipline and self-training. After all, none of us is born like that.

Part B

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear Passages in Chinese. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret 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’s begin Part B with the first passage.

Passage 1:

中国是全世界最大的潜在市场：中国每年要增加程控电话2000万门以上，世界第一。//

但是由于多年没有解决的重复建设问题，中国现在不少产品出现了供过于求的情况，如VCD生产得太多，卖不出去。//

中国现在需要的是经济结构的调整，所以，我们今后要加强基础设施的建设，加强农村广大市场的开发。//

中国这个市场大得不得了。现在中国的市场远未饱和，我们欢迎外国的投资者踊跃到中国来投资。

Passage 2:

       为了支持北京申办2008年奥运会，现在北京市民比以往任何时候都更加热衷于学习英语。//

       据新华社报道，北京人民广播电台于2000年12月开设了一档“北京市民英语100句”的节目，来帮助更多的人学习英语。//

       同学校里传统的英语教学不同，这档节目不是从语法和音标开始，而是涉及英语的日常口语。//

       北京市民学习英语的浪潮席卷了整个城市。来到北京的老外如果在大街上遇到了当地居民用英语向他们问候，将不会感到惊讶。

B卷

参考答案:

Part A

Passage 1:

我们建立友好合作关系时是基于这们一种认识，即我们要在相互尊重和平等互利的基础上发展我们的友谊。//

我们认为，所以国家，无论大小贫富，都应该在这些原则的基础上处理相互间的关系，这是至关重要的。//

中国对小国和发展中国家的问题表现出极大的关注和理解，我们赞誉中国对此所持的立场。//

中国的支持始终鼓励着我们。我期待在今后的几天里有机会向你们学习促进经济和发展的经验。

Passage 2:

虽然亚伯拉罕·林肯在他长期的政治生涯中写过许多著名的演说辞，但是引用最广的是他的葛底斯堡演说。//

该演说辞出版以来，美国几乎所有学龄儿童都必须加以背诵。//

那是一篇简短的演说辞，是林肯在支葛底斯堡的火车上用铅笔在信封背面写成的。//

有些历史学家说听众被林肯的话语所深深打动，他们没有鼓掌；相反，他们沉默在那里以示敬意。

Part B

Passage 1：

China has made environmental protection one of its basic national policies, regarding it as an important strategy in the realization of sustained economic development.//

       As a member of the international community, China has taken an active part in international environmental protection affairs and tried her best to promote international cooperation in environmental protection.//

       Mankind still faces many difficulties in solving the problems of the environment and development. Every country is confronted with the dual task of the developing the economy and protecting the environment.//

       China will, as always, cooperate with other countries of the world and strive for the protection of the environment for human survival, for the happiness and prosperity of humanity.

Passage 2：

       It is a view held by most people that books and textbooks mean almost the same thing, which, actually, is all wrong.//

       Books are not just textbooks; and if we only read textbooks, it means that we are concentrating only on one small aspect of life.//

       Most education experts stress the importance of life-long learning, thinking that an important way of continuing one’s education is by reading books, magazines, and newspapers on every subject. //

       They point out that education never ends. It is a continuous process. All of us may, and are entirely able to, accomplish this kind of life-long education. The day we stop learning is the day when we die.

口译题录音文字稿:

Part A

Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2passages 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 passage 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 took 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 Lincoln’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 2passages in Chinese. After you have heard each paragraph interpret it into English. Start inter prating 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. Let’s begin Part B with the first passage.

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。如果我们仅仅是通过课本去学习，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。

So many of the productions currently to be seen on the london stage are concerned with the more violent aspects of life that it is surprising to meet a play about ordinary people caught up in ordinary events.Thomson Sackville's The Visitor is just such a play——at least, on the surface. It seems to stand well outside the mainstream of recent british drama.In fact the surface is so bland that attention is constantly focused on the care with which the play has been put together, and the clarity withwhich its argument develops; it seems natural to discuss it in terms of the notion of “the well-wrought play.”
如今，伦敦地区上演的戏剧往往都侧重生活中的暴力行为。所以，当我们看到一部戏所描写的是平凡人物的平凡生活时，颇为惊讶。汤姆森.萨克维尔的《访客》就是一部这样的作品——至少，乍看之下的确如此。该剧似乎与时下英国主流戏剧相距甚远。实际上，从表层来看，该剧实在太过平淡无奇，于是，人们的注意力就转移到了其他方面。譬如，这部戏是如何精心构思的，其论点是如何条理清晰地展开的。所以，从创作的角度去探讨这部“精雕细琢的戏”，似乎更为自然。

The story is about an unremarkable family evening in middle-class suburbia. The Husband and wife have invited a friend to dinner. the friend turns up in due course and they talk about their respective lives and interests. During this conversion, in which the author shows a remarkble talent for writing dialogue which is entertaining and witty without being so sparkling as to draw too much attention to itself; the characters are carefully fleshed out and provided with a set of credible——if unremarkable——motives. Through innumerable delicate touches in the writing they emerge：pleasant, humorous, ordinary， and ineffectual. and if they are never made vibrantly alive in terms of the real world, one feels that this is deliberate; that the author is content to give them a theatrical existence of their own， and leave it at that.
剧本讲的是发生在市郊普通中产阶级家庭里的一个聚会。一对夫妻邀请了一位朋友来共进晚餐。朋友如约而至。三人聊起了各自的生活和兴趣爱好。剧中的对话机智、风趣，而又没有那种为了吸引观众而喧宾夺主的架势；剧作者的高超功力可见一斑。剧中的人物有血有肉，他们的（生活）动机虽不高尚，但令人信服。通过精细的刻画，这些人物以亲切、幽默、普通和平凡的形象展现在观众面前。如果以现实生活的标准来衡量，他们缺乏那种震撼人心的活力。这似乎是作者刻意为之的。只要这些人物能够在戏剧舞台上存活下来，并为人接受，作者就心满意足了。年近古稀的我，应该说是饱经风霜、世事洞明了。但依然时而明白，时而懵懂。孔子曰：“七十而从心而欲，不逾矩。”大概已达到大彻大悟的思想境界了吧。吾辈凡夫，生存在功利社会，终日忙忙碌碌，为柴米油盐所困，酒色财气所惑，既有追求，又有烦恼，若想做到从心所欲，难矣哉！

老年人的从心所欲，不是说可以我行我素，倚老卖老，从心所欲，说白了，就是要有自己的的活法，在心灵深处构筑独自的“自由王国”。海空任鱼跃，天高任鸟飞，悠悠然自得其乐。这种自由，既是无限的，又是有限的，无限的从心所欲寓于有限的生活空间。我想，这大概就是孔夫子所说的“不逾矩”吧。

译文：
Approaching the age of 70, I should be said to be weather-beaten and insightful about the mundane affairs yet I’m still alternately sober and muddled. When Confucius said: “Once I was seventy I was able to follow my heart’s desire freely without overstepping the bounds”, he must have achieved supreme enlightenment. We ordinary people, living in a utilitarian-oriented society, rush about all day long, vexed by daily necessities like fuel, rice, cooking oil and salt, and tempted by cardinal vices such as wine, women, avarice and pride. What an immense difficulty to follow our hearts’ desire in the face of conflicts between pursuits and cares.

To say that we elderly people should have a free rein does not mean we could follow our bigoted course and presume on our advanced age. It means that we, after the discovery of our individual way of living, build our own “Realm of Liberty” in the depths of our minds. The wide sea allows the fish to leap about and vast sky the birds to fly. With such freedom from restraint, we are content with our lot, taking delight in whatever we do. Such freedom is infinite as well as finite in that the infinite liberty of mind is confined in the finite living sphere. To me, that is what Confucius defines as “not overstepping the bounds

2009年11月1日（周日）上海高级口译口试原题及参考答案

英译汉：

Passage 1:

We have made significant strides in implementing the policies needed to take advantage of the new opportunities of development. We become more and more aware that these opportunities are indeed embedded in this serious economic crises. We are very confident that our skilled work force provides a strong foundation for future growth. And we are convinced that this work force allowed this country to become a major center for advanced technology products in the world.

In recent years, we further opened up our economy and China is now our number one trading partner. And our prudent financial policies and low level of public debt have positioned us well to address the challenges of the current crisis. All in all, we can look to the future with self-confidence that an economic U-turn is not only achievable, but also immediate. Of course, we will require perseverance in implementing our industrial restructuring and financial reform agenda.

参考答案：

我们大力落实各项政策以把握新的发展机遇。我们越来越清楚地看到，眼前这场严重的经济危机确实孕育着新的发展机遇，我们信心十足，因为我们的熟练劳动力为今后的发展奠定了坚实的基础。我们坚信，这支力量将使我国成为世界上主要的先进技术产品中心。

stride 大踏步走 to walk with long steps in a particular direction

implement 使生效，履行，实施 to make sth that has been officially decided start to happen or be used

embed 嵌入，深深植入 to fix sth firmly into a substance or solid object

prudent 谨慎的 sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions

U-turn 回转，急速转变 turn in a half circle in one movement；a complete change in policy or behaviour

近年来，我们进一步开放经济，中国现在已成为我们最大的贸易伙伴。而我们一向审慎的财政政策和低水平的国债优势让我们可以很好地面对这场危机的挑战。总之，我们可以满怀自信地展望未来，经济向好不仅可以实现，而且就在眼前。当然，我们需要坚忍不拔的毅力来推行产业结构调整和金融改革议程。

Passage 2:

On behalf of all the membership of the United Nations, I hereby reaffirm the role of this international organization. When it was created more than 60 years ago, the United Nations reflected humanity’s greatest hopes for a just and peaceful global community. It still embodies that dream. We remain the only world institution with the legitimacy and scope that derive from global membership, and a mandate that encompasses development, secutiry and human rights as well as the envoronment.

I restate that we are an organization without independent military capability, and we dispose of relatively modest resources in the economic realm. Yet our influence and impact on the world is far greater than many believe to be the case, and often more than we ourselves realize. This influence derives not from any exercise of power, but from the force of the values we represent. Among these values are the maintenance of the world order and the establishment of world harmony.

参考答案：

我谨代表联合国所有成员国，在此重申这个国际组织的作用。联合国60多年前成立时，反映了人类建立一个公正和平的国际社会的殷切希望。联合国至尽仍然代表了这个梦想。我们仍然是唯一具有产生于会籍普遍性的合法性和规模，并具有包括发展、安全和人权以及环境在内的使命的全球性机构。

legitimacy  合法性 the quality of being legitimate or valid

mandate （书面）命令，委任统治

If someone is given a mandate to carry out a particular policy or task, they are given the official authority to do it.

encompass 包围，包含 to include a large number or range of things

我重申，这是一个没有独立军事能力的组织，在经济领域也只处理相对不多的资源。然而，我们对世界的影响却比许多人所认为的要大得多，而且常常比我们自己所意识到的还要多。这种影响不是产生于权利的行使，而是产生于我们所代表的价值观念的力量。我们的价值观；包括维护国际次序，建立和谐世界。

dispose of  处理，安排, 解决

汉译英：

Passage 1:

中华民族历来尊重人的尊严和价值。还在遥远的古代，我们的先人就已提出“民为贵”的思想，认为“天生万物，唯人为贵”，社会的发展和进步，取决于人的发展和进步，取决于人的尊严的维护和价值的发挥。今天中国所焕发出来的巨大活力，是中国人民拥有广泛自由、民主的生动写照。

中国确保十三亿多人的生存权和发展权，是对世界人权事业的重大贡献。集体人权与个人人权、经济文化权利与公民政治权利紧密结合和协调发展，这适合中国国情，是中国人权事业发展的必然道路。

参考答案：

The Chinese nation has always respected human dignity and value. Even in the ancient days, our ancestors came up with the idea of “people being the most important,” believe that “man is the most valuable among all the things that heaven fosters.” The progress and development of a society hinge on human progress and development and depend on how well human dignity is maintained and how much human value is realized. The immense vitality displayed by China today is a vivid reflection of the broad freedoms and democratic rights enjoyed by the Chinese people.

China has a population of over 1.3 billion, and to ensure our people the rights to subsistence and development is in itself a major contribution to the progress of the world human rights cause. Collective and individual human rights should be considered together and their coordinated development should be pursued, and the same considerations should be given to the development of economic and cultural rights on the one hand and of civil and political rights on the other. This is dictated by China’s specific national conditions and therefore, is the only way to progress in human rights cause in China.

Energy crisis

1.    what do you know about it ?

2.    how to address this problem?

 Energy is the blood of modern industry.

Metaphor 暗喻

Industrialization

Civilization

Urbanization

Abundant supply of energy

Oil, coal, gas, fossil fuel 化石燃料

Non-renewable energy 不可再生

Alternative 选择

1.    side effect

CO2 CO carbon dioxide

Greenhouse effect, global warming

Climate change

Reverse the trend 逆转趋势

Cut the emission 减排

2.    clean energy

hydraulic power 水电

tidal 潮汐 wind power geothermal 地热

biofuel 生物燃料 nuclear energy 核能

 sustainable 可持续的

environment-friendly 环保的

abandon 抛弃

3.    rely on technology

efficiency of energy

minimize the harm /pollution of energy

4.    launch a campaign to arouse the awareness of the public to conserve energy

deplete, exhaust 耗尽

exhaustible 可耗尽的

inexhaustible 不可耗尽的

dwindle 减少 diminish

transcend borders 跨越国界

fossil fuel 化石燃料

non-renewable 不可再生的

1. explain civil servant test fever .

a. decent , well-paid welfare bonus

b. promising prospect promotion

climb the social ladder 爬社会楼梯

job mobility 工作流动性

c. enthusiastic 热情的；

fierce competition in talent/job market

weak economy, downsizing, layoff

job insecurity

line of reasoning 推理

brainstorming 头脑风暴

broaden your horizon

expend your scope of knowledge

Beijing review 

Does taking advantage of a malfunctioning ATM warrant a life sentence?

许霆案 migrant worker in Guangdong 外来务工者

Deduct 扣钱 withdraw 取钱

Share the secret with his friend, who told the police

176,000 yuan 

Escape one year, later caught

Windfall 横财 

Ruling 判决 jail 监狱

Trigger controversy 引起争议

Plan, motive 动机

Jesus   耶稣   

Marie 玛利亚

Fiancé 未婚夫

fiancée 未婚妻

carol 赞歌

conceive 怀孕

pregnant 怀孕的

deliver a baby 生孩子

she is with a baby 有身孕

deliever a speech

deliever the product 送货

virgin 处女 

census 人口普查

register 注册

ancestor 祖先

no vacancy 无空房间

inn-keeper 客栈主人

worship 崇拜

money worship 金钱崇拜

      gracious invitation 盛情邀请

 lady is graceful 优雅

Christ   God ,

 lord, jesus, most high, the glory, father,

the almighty 无所不能的

threaten an empire 威胁帝国

emperor 国王 upset 不安的uneasy

disciple门徒 juda 犹大

betray 背叛 turn against

traitor 叛徒 the last supper 最后的晚餐

sin 罪 

nail 钉在on the cross 十字架

rise up to the paradise 天堂

resurrection 复活

men with virtues 美德 go to heaven

men with sins 罪 go to hell 地狱

Easter 复活节

Executor 侩子手

Execute 处死，执行

Crucify 十字架钉死

Crucification

Chief executive officer 首席执行官

Ruthless, barbarous, cruel 残忍的

Grave 坟墓

Guard 保卫

Turn against 背叛 

Flesh blood 

Redeem 救赎 

Sinful 道德上有罪的

Guilty 法律上的罪

Alien 外星人 E.T.

Atheist 无神论者

Convert 皈依转化

Free tutorial 免费的答疑

Altruism 利他主义

Egoism 自我主义 

Ego 自我

Generous 大方的 mean 小气的

Philanthrophy 慈善 

philanthropist 慈善家

charity 慈善  

donation 捐献 

foundation 基金会 

Insufficient, deficient 缺乏的

真题p44 :

ATM automated teller machine

Aim, target , goal, objective, purpose目标

Devise 设计   device 装置

Take one’s place, replace, substitute, supplant 替代

Assembly line 组装线，流水线 

Correction fluid修正液

Inexorably无情的 mechanism机制

Perform 完成 replace 替代=substitute

Automation自动化 link连接

Sequence顺序 semiskilled半熟练的

半球hemisphere, 半圆semi-circle

Output产量 norm标准 cycle周期

Dispense 废除= eliminate, do away with

monitor 监控，显示器

监视supervise, oversee

导师supervisor

As far as sth is concerned, so far as sth is concerned 就。。而言

 illustrate 例子显示

Immense, tremendous, enormous, substantial巨大的

 light bulb灯泡

Preautomation 自动化前 

employ使用;utilize, exploit(剥削)

Kangaroo leaps 袋鼠跳

发展快develop by leaps and bounds

Rebound 篮板 bound back 反弹

Great leap forward 大跃进

Look before you leap. 三思后行。

Supervise 监督 supervisor 导师

Acknowledgement 鸣谢

Google baidu

Retrieve 拿回，检索

Merit, advantage, strength, pros, 好处

Demerit, dis..    weakness, shortcoming, cons 坏处

China boasts vast land and abundant natural resources.

Urgency 紧急 

剩余 surplus

贸易顺差trade surplus

贸易逆差trade deficit(赤字)

Fiscal deficit 财政赤字

Levy tariff 征收关税duty

Dumping 倾销 anti-dumping 反倾销

The last straw 最后一根稻草 压死骆驼

Bubble burst 泡沫爆掉

哭泣burst into tears

Eliminate 废除 

Sheer nonsense 纯粹胡说

Career 终身职业 occupation 工作 

Purge 清洗   clease

Boring, dull, tedious, monotonous 枯燥的

3 shifts 三班

Night shift 夜班

Work shifts 三班倒 

Entrust委托，被信任 essential必不可少

Install安装 installment 按揭，分期付款

Installation 安装 uninstall 反安装

的 merit 好处 attempt尝试

Urgent紧急的 fill填补 utilize 利用

Release释放 straw稻草，迹象 

Outburst 爆发 muscular肌肉的

Do away with =eliminate 废除

Tedious, boring, dull, monotonous枯燥的

Plant工厂 occupation职业 devote奉献

Leisure休闲

Night shift 夜班

Round-the-clock =24 hours

真题p 41:

Around; approximately,roughly大约

Come up with 想出figure out

Lawnmower 割草机

Genius 天才 ingenious 聪明的，

As you sow, you will reap.

种瓜得瓜

You will reap what you sow.

Harvest 丰收

A heavy snow promises a bumper h..

瑞雪兆丰年

Warehouse 仓库

Stainless steel 不锈钢

Stain污点

Pizza

Pizzahut,papa johns 

Better ingredients, better pizza

Nutritional facts 营养物

Barrier, block, hurdle 障碍

Ingenuity 聪明

Capital 资本，首都

capitalize利用=utilize, exploit(剥削，业绩)

Patent 专利 trail小路 anonymous匿名的

Catalogue目录 brainchildren智慧成果

Brainstorm头脑风暴 braindrain人才外流

Brainstrain 人才短缺 square bullet方子弹 infidel不忠诚的人traitor叛徒 

Laser激光 grant 给予，颁发

Craftsman工匠 entitle使有权做

Install安装 procedure步骤

Sophisticated复杂的，尖端的，人世故的

Monarch君主 principal 主要的

Boil down to 归根结底为 vital 重要的 

Ingredient 成分 overcome克服 hurdle障碍 complex复杂的 obtain获得

下一篇：

Cell 细胞 moisture 潮湿，水分

Metabolism 新陈代谢 cereal grain谷物

Bin 桶 sufficient=adequate充足的

Insect 昆虫 breed繁殖 manifest显示

Bulk大量 insulator 隔热物，绝缘体

Colony殖民地 spoil破坏

Content含量 preservation保存

Starch淀粉 endosperm内牙孢子

Nourishment 营养 embryo胚胎

Chlorophyll叶绿素 trap吸收

Nourish滋养 thresh脱粒 winnow扬谷

Numerous 无数的 race 种族

Customary传统的 infection 感染，侵扰

Bacteria 细菌 infestation 侵蚀

Molecular 分子的 dirupt扰乱

Tough硬的 justification 道理 liken比喻为

Leather皮 pickle盐腌制 salt solution盐水

Section 部分 indefinitely无限制的

Exposure暴露 bacon咸肉 ham火腿

Sausage 香肠

Preservative 防腐剂

Tropical zone 热带

Traditional, orthodox, conventional 传统的

Denounce 谴责

Piggy bank 储蓄罐

Smart and responsible saving

Credit union or bank

Annual percentage yield 每年百分比例收益   withdraw 取钱=draw

Deposit 存，押金 

saving account 储蓄账户

inflation 通货膨胀

 Compound interest 复利   snowball

Financial professional 金融专业人士

Sensible 明智的 safe 保险柜

CPI consumer price index

Inflation 通货膨胀 rate

通货紧缩deflation

Negative growth 负增长 

Depreciate, devalue 贬值

Private 私人的

public 上市公司

Expand biz

Short of fund, capital

Make a deal 交易

Raise fund 集资

Ownership    shareholder

Panic selling 恐慌性抛售

Figure or numbers

Stock index 股指

1.    unpredictable 不可预测的

local authority 当地政府

electricity 电

access cash 接触到现金

available 有的

basic necessities 基本需求

rule of thumb 准则

spoil破坏 can goods罐装食品

baby formulae 婴儿配方 can opener起子

flashlight 手电 radio stay informed

package of battery 包电池

cordless phone 无绳电话

first aid 急救 bandage 绷带

pain-reliever止痛片 prescription 处方

medication 药 bill钱change 零钱

document 文件 will 遗嘱passport 护照

insurance policy 保险单 birth certificate

directory 电话薄 contact info联系信息

blog.hjenglish.com/chengweiqiang

checklist 列表

illuminating 启发的，阐明的

portable 可携带的袖珍的

well-stocked装得好的

emergency kit 紧急工具箱

manual can opener 手工起子

accommodate兼顾 special needs of family members

容忍的accomodating, tolerant,

Disuse

Flying attendant 

Pilot 

4 criteria 4个标准:

1.lexical resources 词汇资源

2.grammatical accuracy语法准确

3.coherence 连贯consistency and cohesion 衔接

4. logic 逻辑 and native-like 地道的（idiomatic）

Coolie

Kungfu

Tofu         go global

Coming to Yale campus with strong academic atmosphere and seeing the eager young faces, I can’t help thinking of /recalling the wonderful moment I spent in Tsinghua university in Beijing 4 decades ago.

Moment in Peking

Studentquest

Commission 佣金

Now I still benefit tremendously/enormously from the instruction of the teachers and the interactions with other students.

Yale is well-known/famous for its long history, unique way of running school and academic excellence.

If time could go/flash back several decades, I wish I were a student of Yale just like you.

Harvard’s school motto

Befriend Aristotle, befriend plato, and above all, befriend truth

The school motto of Yale emphasizes Light and Truth, which conforms to the progress of mankind and represents the aspiration心愿 of every motivated有动力的 young man.

Comply with 遵从，符合

Seek truth from facts

sensitive Info 敏感信息

impersonate 伪装成

code密码 password

trustworthy值得信赖的

verify, confirm确认

login登陆 legitimate合乎情理的

scare 惊吓 detect 检测

browser 浏览器

security compromised 安全威胁

fill out a form 填表格

suspicious 诡异的 logo产品标识

怀疑suspect 嫌疑犯

submit递交 spam=junk mail垃圾邮件

deception, deceive 欺骗

fraud 作假 

machinery 机械

button 按钮 screen 屏幕，甄别

operating system 操作系统