英语高级口译资格证书第一阶段考试

SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (30 minutes)

Part A: Spot Dictation http://tr.hjenglish.com/

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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 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.

     The parents set the rules and the children obey, right? Wrong. In a growing number of North American families, adults have let their children_____________(1). “Parents want to be nurturing love and make their small children happy, but many have become confused about_____________(2) to achieve this,” explains a noted psychologist. “Large numbers of parents are being_____________(3)”, to the point that entire families end up organizing themselves around_____________(4).

      The problem is that many fathers and mothers try to be_____________(5) to their children. However, parenting is not a popularity contest._____________(6) is a normal part of child development and is strongest between_____________(7). Setting rules and enforcing them teaches the child that he or she is _____________(8) but not equal in authority. Then a child feel safe and secure and can be kid again. Believe it or not, It’s frightening for a child to realize they are_____________(9) a situation. In upside-down families, when parents_____________(10) from the rules they set, children become very insecure, anxious, and out of control. They don’t_____________(11) to protect them. IN order to_____________(12) and keep control, parents should act in accordance with the following tips: First,_____________(13). Parents cannot guide a child and seek his or her approval of their decision_____________(14) . Don’t say, “It’s time for bed. OK?” Instead, say, “It’s time for bed, kids.” http://tr.hjenglish.com/

      Second, don’t_____________(15) and then change them. It’s very important to be consistent. Once you make a rule,_____________(16).

      Third, pay less attention to your children when_____________(17) is bad and more when it is good. Do not reward bad behavior by giving extra attention to it. Instead, save your attention for when _____________(18).

      Finally, don’t allow your kids to call you by _____________(19). This removes the authority figure in a child’s life. Children need parents,_____________(20).

Part B: Listening Comprehension
Directions: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONL ONCE. Now listen care fully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following conversation.
1. (A) The forthcoming sales conference.
   (B) Business trips to HongKong and Europe. http://tr.hjenglish.com/
   (C) The autumn catalogue.
   (D) The layout of the catalogue.
2. (A) 268.      (B) 368.    (C) 386.     (D) 486
3. (A) One pound eleven.                 (B) Two pounds fifty-one
   (C) The pounds seventy.                (D) Three pounds.
4. (A) The freight.                       (B) The time for mailing.
   (C) The exchange rate.                 (D) The pounds.
5. (A) To wait for a decision made by head office.
   (B) To have the catalogue printed in Europe.
   (C) To negotiate the printing costs with the Hongkong printer.
   (D) To use last year’s catalogue.

Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following new.
6. (A) To issue a final statement propped by the US.
   (B) To support a US missile defence plan.
   (C) To continue consultations with the US on the issue.
   (D) To review the situation of US military presence in Europe.
7. (A) The schedule for government talks on trade between the two countries.
   (B) A wide but unspecified range of world issues of mutual interest.
   (C) The US agricultural exports to Japan.
   (D) Plans to reform Japan’s economy.
8. (A) Below 1 per cent. http://tr.hjenglish.com/
   (B) Around 2.5 per cent.
   (C) 2.9 per cent.
   (D) From 4.75 per cent to 4.5 per cent.
9. (A) Police blamed the riots  mainly  on   ultra-rightwing nationalists  and  white power supremacist.
   (B) The riots were triggered by the general election scheduled for June.
   (C) The riots occurred in a rundown town of South England.
   (D) A considerable number of deaths and injuries were reported in local newspaper.
10.(A) Three people on a village lane.
   (B) A bridge built to commemorate the Olympics.
   (C) Several vehicles on a surburban highway.
   (D) A building near a police station.

Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following interview.
11. (A) A politician.                         (B) A leader of industry.
    (C) A trade union official.               (D) A radio presenter.
12. (A) Around one million.                   (B) Between two and three million.
    (C) About five million.                   (D) Ten million. http://tr.hjenglish.com/
13. (A)To announce the current national and international new.
    (B) To present famous people to the audience.
    (C) To introduce recorded items and to do live interviews.
    (D) To organize the programme and to broadcast music.
14. (A) Politicians are often teased a bit too much in the programme.
    (B) This is a live television interview programme.
    (C) The progrmme lasts on and a half hours each day.
    (D) Interviewees are usually allowed to say what they want to say.
15. (A) 6:00 am.     (B) 6:30 am.      (C) 4:00 pm.    (D) 5:00pm.

Questions 16 to 20 are based on the following talk..
16. (A) The growing affluence of people in general.
    (B) The climatic trends which are difficult to predict.
    (C) The record levels of sunshine in recent years.
    (D) The fairly conservative projections they have made.
17. (A) Sales through supermarkets have dropped slightly.
    (B) Sales through salons remain steady. http://tr.hjenglish.com/
    (C) Sales through department stores are rising rapidly.
    (D) Sales through chemists have decreased sharply.
18. (A) A steady rise in the proportion of spending used in press advertising.
    (B) A significant increase in sales.
    (C) An improvement of their turnover.
    (D) A reduction in the advertising budget.
19. (A) Under twenty.                             (B) 21-to-30.
    (C) 31-to-45                                  (D) 50-plus.
20. (A) Sun protection creams and lotions.        (B) After-sun preparations.
    (C) New green and cruelty-free brands.        (D) Toiletry products.