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2017年上半年全国翻译专业资格（水平）考试英语2级口译综合能力真题 (总分100, 做题时间60分钟) PartⅠ

Listen to the following short passages and then decide whether the corresponding statements are true or false. Blacken the letter

\"A\" on the ANSWER SHEET if you think the statement is true, or the letter “B ” if you think it is false. You will hear each passage only once. There are 10 questions in this part o f the test, 2 points for each question. 1.

The Chinese yuan was conditionally included into the IMF SDR basket as a fifth currency.

SSS_JUDGEMENT 正确 2.

错误 Immediately after the “Brexit” vote， European officials were already trying to attract businesses to divert British capital elsewhere.

SSS_JUDGEMENT 正确 3.

错误 A U.S. soldier and 32 local people died while an explosive device detonated in North Syria.

SSS_JUDGEMENT 正确 4.

错误 There is greater awareness in the importance of protecting documentary heritage.

SSS_JUDGEMENT 正确 5.

错误

Cuba's former president Fidel Castro overthrew the right-wing dictator and took control of all U.S. property in Cuba.

SSS_JUDGEMENT 正确 6.

错误 Cleaning and transport are far less susceptible to the introduction of new technologies.

SSS_JUDGEMENT 正确 7.

错误 On the night of Black Friday, a blackout hit many theaters,

restaurants and nightclubs in central London, but the subway system continued to function well.

SSS_JUDGEMENT 正确 8.

错误 IKEA announced that it had recalled 29 million pieces of furniture from its U.S. market.

SSS_JUDGEMENT 正确 9.

错误 A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit New Zealand's South Island following a tsunami.

SSS_JUDGEMENT 正确 10.

错误 The U.S. has 19 museums on the Afro-American history across it.

SSS_JUDGEMENT 正确 Part Ⅱ

错误

Listen to the following short passages and then choose one of the answers that best fits the meaning of each passage by blackening the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET. Each passage will be read only once. There are 10 passages in this part of the test, each with 1 question, which carries 2 points. 11.

Which of the following arguments is widely accepted by Brexit supporters?

SSS_SINGLE_SEL A To strengthen cooperation in food safety. B

To reduce illegal migration

C

To cement the alliance’s relationship. D

All of the above. 12.

Which of the following statements is true of the highway project?

SSS_SINGLE_SEL A Brazil and Guyana plan to jointly build a 350-mile jungle highway. B

China has agreed to build a jungle highway for Guyana and Brazil. C

The project will be co-financed by China, Guyana and Brazil. D

The highway will connect the two countries with Central America. 13.

What has been proposed in the new legislation?

SSS_SINGLE_SEL A To build more than 100 outposts in the West Bank. B

To legalize outposts built by Palestinians.

C

To legalize outposts built by Israeli settlers. D

To demolish illegal outposts in the West Bank. 14.

What is true of BBC World News?

SSS_SINGLE_SEL A It provides international news and information. B

It is funded by the government.

C

It broadcasts in different languages in 200 countries across the world.

D

It has a weekly audience of more than 8.5 million. 15.

What aggravated the water crisis in Zimbabwe?

SSS_SINGLE_SEL A Lack of regular water supply. B

Lack of water treatment facilities. C

Lack of government funds. D

Droughts caused by El Nino. 16.

What leads to chemical pollution?

SSS_SINGLE_SEL A Residues of drugs and pesticides in water and soil. B

Unregulated use of chemical products.

C

Long lifecycle of many **pounds.

D

Too many uninventoried chemicals buyable in the market. 17.

What was the latest World Bank outlook on Russian GDP?

SSS_SINGLE_SEL A Up by 0.6 percent. B

Down by 0.6 percent. C

Down by 1.9 percent. D

Up by 1 percent. 18.

Which of the following factors contributes to the air pollution worsened in India recently?

SSS_SINGLE_SEL A Traffic jams.

B

Low emissions standards. C

Straw burning. D

Low awareness. 19.

How is HIV treated with current HTV therapy?

SSS_SINGLE_SEL A To reduce blood cells to a very low level. B

To reduce red blood cells to a low level. C

To reduce the active HIV virus in the body.

D

To reduce the resting HTV virus in the body. 20.

What m easure is NOT taken to solve the problems Europe is facing?

SSS_SINGLE_SEL A Tightening control over immigration. B

Enforcing “state emergency” in France. C

Abolishing Schengen agreement.

D

Planning to resume internal border checks within the Schengen region. Part Ⅲ

Listen to the following four longer passages and then choose the best answer to each o f the questions by blackening the corresponding letter on the ANSWER SHEET. You may need to scribble a few notes to answer the questions. There are 20 questions in this part of the test, each carrying 2 points. You will hear each passage only once. At the end of the recording of each passage, you will have 2 minutes to answer the questions. Passage One

SSS_SINGLE_SEL What consequence does Brexit cause on the financial market? A

Loss of US$3 trillion in the Bank of England. B

Volatility of the Euro.

C

Unprecedented depreciation of the British pound in history. D

Instability and uncertainty of the global financial market. SSS_SINGLE_SEL How would RMB be affected by Brexit?

A

RMB will lose its ground in Britain.

B

The status of RMB in the global financial market will be lower. C

The internationalization of RMB could be slowed down. D

RMB will not be hard in a sluggish European money market. SSS_SINGLE_SEL What is the “silver lining” considered by Abe? A

The Japanese yen has appreciated. B

The Japanese yen has plummeted.

C

The slack domestic economy can be attributed to the global financial chaos.

D

Abe's government may take advantage of the consequence of Brexit. SSS_SINGLE_SEL What is the downside risk of Brexit for India?

A

Incomes of Indian multinational corporations could shrink. B

Subsidiaries of U K -based **panies will find it hard to continue operating.

C

Investment to India will be reduced.

D

The Indian economy could fall into further depression. SSS_SINGLE_SEL What could be the opportunity for Southeast Asia after Brexit? A

It could get US$15-billion aid from the UK.

B

It could increase its export to the UK by 15 percent. C

It could benefit from a depressed pound.

D

It could benefit in its negotiations with the UK. Passage Two

SSS_SINGLE_SEL What is the serious problem in the use of asprin? A Overuse. B Underuse. C

Unbalanced use. D

Improper use. SSS_SINGLE_SEL What was salicin?

A

A compound isolated from the willow bark. B

An unrecorded pain-killing acid. C

A synthesized asprin. D

A German patented drug. SSS_SINGLE_SEL Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A

Asprin was first marketed as a pain-killer in the 1950s B

Asprin dominated the world's pain-killer market in the 1950s.

C

Asprin was found to have more functions than pain relief. D

Asprin was found to be able to prevent heart attack. SSS_SINGLE_SEL Which of the following elements does NOT cause a stroke or heart attack? A Oxygen. B

Blood clot. C Platelet.

D

White blood cell. SSS_SINGLE_SEL How does asprin help reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack? A

Preventing the formation of blood clots. B

Building more platelets.

C

Preventing fatty plaque ruptures. D

Reducing the rates of certain cancers. Passage Three

SSS_SINGLE_SEL What is told about Brisha Borden? A

She stole a silver car. B

She was 18 years old.

C

Her mother called the police to stop her.

D

She was fined US$80. SSS_SINGLE_SEL What is told about Vernon Prater?

A

He was caught shopping in a Home Depot store. B

He was found carrying arms in a Home Depot store. C

He was a seasoned criminal.

D

He was sentenced to five-year imprisonment for stealing US$86. SSS_SINGLE_SEL Why was Borden rated high risk? A

Being black. B

Being younger. C

Being a female.

D

Having criminal record. SSS_SINGLE_SEL How does Virginia use the risk assessment tool? A

To reduce severe sentences. B

To increase severe sentences. C

To sentence misdemeanor offenders. D

To sentence non-violent felony offenders. SSS_SINGLE_SEL What do opponents think of the software?

A

The software can be biased. B

The software is objective. C

The software is based on big data.

D

The software is objective, but human maintenance makes it biased. Passage Four

SSS_SINGLE_SEL What does the franchiser gain in a typical franchise deal? A

The proprietary knowledge. B

The trademark. C

The licensing fee. D

Both A and B. SSS_SINGLE_SEL Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the built-in business formula of a franchise? A

Products and services. B

Employee recruitment. C

Brand recognition. D

Approved suppliers. SSS_SINGLE_SEL Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of a franchise business?

A

Heavy start-up costs. B

Loyalty to the brand. C

Lack of decision control.

D

Lack of financing options from the franchiser. SSS_SINGLE_SEL What is known about Ms. Harper? A

She created the franchise system. B

She started her first franchise in 1888.

C

She had increased the franchise system to over 500 salons by 11. D

She established an **pany. SSS_SINGLE_SEL What does Coca Cola offer to its franchisees? A

Shipping services. B

Syrup concentrates. C

Bottling services. D

Quality products. Part Ⅳ

Listen to the following passage. Write in English a short summary of 150-200 words of what you have heard on the ANSWER SHEET. You will hear the passage only once and then you will have 25 minutes to

finish your summary. This part of the test carries 20 points. You may need to scribble a few notes to write your summary. 41.

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