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翻譯一
Part IV Translation
Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2
許多人喜歡中餐。在中國，烹飪不僅被視為一種技能，而且也被視為一種藝術(shù)。精心準(zhǔn)備的中餐既可口又好看。烹飪技藝和配料在中國各地差別很大。但好的烹飪都有一個共同點，總是要考慮到顏色、味道、口感和營養(yǎng)(nutrition)。由于食物對健康至關(guān)重要，好的廚師總是努力在谷物、肉類和蔬菜之間取得平衡，所以中餐既味美又健康。
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。
翻譯二
Part IV Translation
Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2
"你要茶還是咖啡?"是用餐人常被問到的問題，許多西方人會選咖啡，而中國人則會選茶，相傳，中國的一位帝王于五千年前發(fā)現(xiàn)了茶，并用來治病，在明清(the qing dynasties)期間，茶館遍布全國，飲茶在六世紀(jì)傳到日本，但直到18世紀(jì)才傳到歐美，如今，茶是世界上最流行的飲料(beverage)之一，茶是中國的瑰寶。也是中國傳統(tǒng)和文化的重要組成部分。
翻譯三
Part IV Translation
Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2
中國結(jié)最初是由手工藝人發(fā)明的，經(jīng)過數(shù)百年不斷的改進，已經(jīng)成為一種優(yōu)雅多彩的藝 術(shù)和工藝。在古代，人們用它來記錄事件，但現(xiàn)在主要是用于裝飾的目的。“結(jié)”在中文里意味這愛情丶婚姻和團聚，中國結(jié)常常作為禮物交換或作用飾品祈求好運 和辟邪。這種形式的手工藝代代相傳，現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)在中國和世界各地越來越受歡迎。Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)
Section A
Directions:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer,Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡1上作答。
1. A)Go to a place he has visited B)Make her own arrangements C)Consult a travel agent D)Join in a package tour
2. A)They are on a long trip by car B)They are syuck in a traffic jam C)They are used to getting up early D)They are tired of eating out at night
3. A)He is a person difficult to deal with B)He dislikes any formal gathering C)He is unwilling to speak in public D)He often keeps a distance from others
4. A)Work in another deparment B)Pursue further education C)Recruit graduate students D)Take an administrative job
5. A)He would not be available to start the job in time B)He is not quite qualified for the art director position C)He would like to leave some more time for himself D)He will get his application letter ready before May1
6. A)Cleaner B)porter C)Mechanic D)Salesman
7. A)Reqest one or two roommates to do the cleaning B)Help Laura with her term paper due this weekend C)Get Laura to clean the apartment herself this time D)Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week
8. A) A problem caused by the construction B)An accident that occurred on the bridge C)The building project they are working on D)The public transportaion conditions
Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have heard.
9 A) To look for a job as a salesperson B) To have a talk with Miss Thompson. C) To place an order for some products. D) To complain about a faulty appliance.
10 A) The person in charge is not in the office. B) The supplies are out of stock for the moment. C) They failed to reach an agreement on the price. D) The company is re-cataloguing the items.
11 A) 0743,12536 extension 15. B) 0734,38750 extension 15. C) 0734,21653 extension 51. D) 0734,62135 extension 51.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12 A)Since he found a girlfriend B)Since he took to heavy smoking. C)Since he began to exercise regularly D)Since he started to live on his own.
13 A)He is getting too fat. B)He smokes too much C)He doesn’t eat vegetables. D)He doesn’t look well at all.
14 A)They are overweight for their age B)They are respectful to their parents C)They are still in their early twenties D)They dislike doing physical exercise.
15 A)To quit smoking. B)To find a girlfriend C)To reduce his weight D)To follow her advice.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡1上作答。
Passage One
Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A)They have destroyed several small towns. B)They will soon spread to San Francisco. C)They have injured many residents. D)They are burning out of control.
17. A) They have been hospitalized. B) They have got skin problems. C) They were choked by the thick smoke. D) They were poisoned by the burning chemicals.
18. A)It failed because of a sudden rocket explosion. B) It has been re-scheduled for a midday takeoff. C) It has been canceled due to technical problems. D) It was delayed for eleven hours and thirty minutes.
19. A)They made frequent long-distance calls to each other. B) They illegally used government computers in New Jersey. C) They were found to be smarter than computer specialists. D) They were arrested for stealing government information.
Passage Two Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.
20. A)Peaceful B)Considerate C)Generous D)Cooperative
21. A)Someone dumped the clothes left in the washer and dryer. B)Someone broke the washer and dryer by overloading them. C)Mindy Lance’s laundry blocked the way to the laundry room. D)Mindy Lance’s threatened to take revenge on her neighbors.
22. A)Asking the neighborhood committee for help. B)Limiting the amount of laundry for each wash. C)Informing the building manager of the matter. D)Installing a few more washers and dryers.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time，you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time，you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written.
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡1上作答。
Many college students today own personal computer that cost anywhere from $1,000 to perhaps %5,000 or more. (26)_________, it is not uncommon for them to purchase (27)_________costing another several hundred dollars. Twenty years ago, computers were (28) ___________, but they were very large and extremely expensive. Few, if any,(29) __________ purchased computers for home use. Over the years, the price of the “guts” of a computer---its memory—has declined to less than a thousandth of the price per unit of memory that prevailed twenty years ago. This is the main reason why computers cost so much less today than they used to. Moreover, (30) _________improvements have made it possible to (31) ___________memory circuitry that is small enough to fit into the portable personal computers that many of us own and use. (32)___________, as the price of computation has declined the average consumer and business have spent more on purchasing computers.
(33)___________,improved agricultural technology, hybrid(雜交) seeds,(34)_________animal breeding, and so on have vastly increased the amount of output a typical farmer can produce. The prices of goods such as meats and grains have fallen sharply relative to the prices of most other goods and services. As agricultural prices have fallen, many households have decreased their total expenses on food. Even though the (35)______________of a product purchased generally increases when its price falls, total expenses on it may decline.翻譯一
Part IV Translation
Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2
許多人喜歡中餐。在中國，烹飪不僅被視為一種技能，而且也被視為一種藝術(shù)。精心準(zhǔn)備的中餐既可口又好看。烹飪技藝和配料在中國各地差別很大。但好的烹飪都有一個共同點，總是要考慮到顏色、味道、口感和營養(yǎng)(nutrition)。由于食物對健康至關(guān)重要，好的廚師總是努力在谷物、肉類和蔬菜之間取得平衡，所以中餐既味美又健康。
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。
翻譯二
Part IV Translation
Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2
"你要茶還是咖啡?"是用餐人常被問到的問題，許多西方人會選咖啡，而中國人則會選茶，相傳，中國的一位帝王于五千年前發(fā)現(xiàn)了茶，并用來治病，在明清(the qing dynasties)期間，茶館遍布全國，飲茶在六世紀(jì)傳到日本，但直到18世紀(jì)才傳到歐美，如今，茶是世界上最流行的飲料(beverage)之一，茶是中國的瑰寶。也是中國傳統(tǒng)和文化的重要組成部分。
翻譯三
Part IV Translation
Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2
中國結(jié)最初是由手工藝人發(fā)明的，經(jīng)過數(shù)百年不斷的改進，已經(jīng)成為一種優(yōu)雅多彩的藝 術(shù)和工藝。在古代，人們用它來記錄事件，但現(xiàn)在主要是用于裝飾的目的?！敖Y(jié)”在中文里意味這愛情丶婚姻和團聚，中國結(jié)常常作為禮物交換或作用飾品祈求好運 和辟邪。這種形式的手工藝代代相傳，現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)在中國和世界各地越來越受歡迎。
翻譯一
Part IV Translation
Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2
許多人喜歡中餐。在中國，烹飪不僅被視為一種技能，而且也被視為一種藝術(shù)。精心準(zhǔn)備的中餐既可口又好看。烹飪技藝和配料在中國各地差別很大。但好的烹飪都有一個共同點，總是要考慮到顏色、味道、口感和營養(yǎng)(nutrition)。由于食物對健康至關(guān)重要，好的廚師總是努力在谷物、肉類和蔬菜之間取得平衡，所以中餐既味美又健康。
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。
翻譯二
Part IV Translation
Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2
"你要茶還是咖啡?"是用餐人常被問到的問題，許多西方人會選咖啡，而中國人則會選茶，相傳，中國的一位帝王于五千年前發(fā)現(xiàn)了茶，并用來治病，在明清(the qing dynasties)期間，茶館遍布全國，飲茶在六世紀(jì)傳到日本，但直到18世紀(jì)才傳到歐美，如今，茶是世界上最流行的飲料(beverage)之一，茶是中國的瑰寶。也是中國傳統(tǒng)和文化的重要組成部分。
翻譯三
Part IV Translation
Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2
中國結(jié)最初是由手工藝人發(fā)明的，經(jīng)過數(shù)百年不斷的改進，已經(jīng)成為一種優(yōu)雅多彩的藝 術(shù)和工藝。在古代，人們用它來記錄事件，但現(xiàn)在主要是用于裝飾的目的。“結(jié)”在中文里意味這愛情丶婚姻和團聚，中國結(jié)常常作為禮物交換或作用飾品祈求好運 和辟邪。這種形式的手工藝代代相傳，現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)在中國和世界各地越來越受歡迎。Part II Listening Comprehension (30 minutes)
Section A
Directions:In this section,you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of each conversation,one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each question there will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices marked A),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer,Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡1上作答。
1. A)Go to a place he has visited B)Make her own arrangements C)Consult a travel agent D)Join in a package tour
2. A)They are on a long trip by car B)They are syuck in a traffic jam C)They are used to getting up early D)They are tired of eating out at night
3. A)He is a person difficult to deal with B)He dislikes any formal gathering C)He is unwilling to speak in public D)He often keeps a distance from others
4. A)Work in another deparment B)Pursue further education C)Recruit graduate students D)Take an administrative job
5. A)He would not be available to start the job in time B)He is not quite qualified for the art director position C)He would like to leave some more time for himself D)He will get his application letter ready before May1
6. A)Cleaner B)porter C)Mechanic D)Salesman
7. A)Reqest one or two roommates to do the cleaning B)Help Laura with her term paper due this weekend C)Get Laura to clean the apartment herself this time D)Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week
8. A) A problem caused by the construction B)An accident that occurred on the bridge C)The building project they are working on D)The public transportaion conditions
Questions 9 to 11 are based on the conversation you have heard.
9 A) To look for a job as a salesperson B) To have a talk with Miss Thompson. C) To place an order for some products. D) To complain about a faulty appliance.
10 A) The person in charge is not in the office. B) The supplies are out of stock for the moment. C) They failed to reach an agreement on the price. D) The company is re-cataloguing the items.
11 A) 0743,12536 extension 15. B) 0734,38750 extension 15. C) 0734,21653 extension 51. D) 0734,62135 extension 51.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
12 A)Since he found a girlfriend B)Since he took to heavy smoking. C)Since he began to exercise regularly D)Since he started to live on his own.
13 A)He is getting too fat. B)He smokes too much C)He doesn’t eat vegetables. D)He doesn’t look well at all.
14 A)They are overweight for their age B)They are respectful to their parents C)They are still in their early twenties D)They dislike doing physical exercise.
15 A)To quit smoking. B)To find a girlfriend C)To reduce his weight D)To follow her advice.
Section B
Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡1上作答。
Passage One
Questions 16 to 19 are based on the passage you have just heard.
16. A)They have destroyed several small towns. B)They will soon spread to San Francisco. C)They have injured many residents. D)They are burning out of control.
17. A) They have been hospitalized. B) They have got skin problems. C) They were choked by the thick smoke. D) They were poisoned by the burning chemicals.
18. A)It failed because of a sudden rocket explosion. B) It has been re-scheduled for a midday takeoff. C) It has been canceled due to technical problems. D) It was delayed for eleven hours and thirty minutes.
19. A)They made frequent long-distance calls to each other. B) They illegally used government computers in New Jersey. C) They were found to be smarter than computer specialists. D) They were arrested for stealing government information.
Passage Two Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard.
20. A)Peaceful B)Considerate C)Generous D)Cooperative
21. A)Someone dumped the clothes left in the washer and dryer. B)Someone broke the washer and dryer by overloading them. C)Mindy Lance’s laundry blocked the way to the laundry room. D)Mindy Lance’s threatened to take revenge on her neighbors.
22. A)Asking the neighborhood committee for help. B)Limiting the amount of laundry for each wash. C)Informing the building manager of the matter. D)Installing a few more washers and dryers.
Section C
Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time，you should listen carefully for its general idea.When the passage is read for the second time，you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally，when the passage is read for the third time，you should check what you have written.
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡1上作答。
Many college students today own personal computer that cost anywhere from $1,000 to perhaps %5,000 or more. (26)_________, it is not uncommon for them to purchase (27)_________costing another several hundred dollars. Twenty years ago, computers were (28) ___________, but they were very large and extremely expensive. Few, if any,(29) __________ purchased computers for home use. Over the years, the price of the “guts” of a computer---its memory—has declined to less than a thousandth of the price per unit of memory that prevailed twenty years ago. This is the main reason why computers cost so much less today than they used to. Moreover, (30) _________improvements have made it possible to (31) ___________memory circuitry that is small enough to fit into the portable personal computers that many of us own and use. (32)___________, as the price of computation has declined the average consumer and business have spent more on purchasing computers.
(33)___________,improved agricultural technology, hybrid(雜交) seeds,(34)_________animal breeding, and so on have vastly increased the amount of output a typical farmer can produce. The prices of goods such as meats and grains have fallen sharply relative to the prices of most other goods and services. As agricultural prices have fallen, many households have decreased their total expenses on food. Even though the (35)______________of a product purchased generally increases when its price falls, total expenses on it may decline.翻譯一
Part IV Translation
Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2
許多人喜歡中餐。在中國，烹飪不僅被視為一種技能，而且也被視為一種藝術(shù)。精心準(zhǔn)備的中餐既可口又好看。烹飪技藝和配料在中國各地差別很大。但好的烹飪都有一個共同點，總是要考慮到顏色、味道、口感和營養(yǎng)(nutrition)。由于食物對健康至關(guān)重要，好的廚師總是努力在谷物、肉類和蔬菜之間取得平衡，所以中餐既味美又健康。
注意：此部分試題請在答題卡2上作答。
翻譯二
Part IV Translation
Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2
"你要茶還是咖啡?"是用餐人常被問到的問題，許多西方人會選咖啡，而中國人則會選茶，相傳，中國的一位帝王于五千年前發(fā)現(xiàn)了茶，并用來治病，在明清(the qing dynasties)期間，茶館遍布全國，飲茶在六世紀(jì)傳到日本，但直到18世紀(jì)才傳到歐美，如今，茶是世界上最流行的飲料(beverage)之一，茶是中國的瑰寶。也是中國傳統(tǒng)和文化的重要組成部分。
翻譯三
Part IV Translation
Directions : For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2
中國結(jié)最初是由手工藝人發(fā)明的，經(jīng)過數(shù)百年不斷的改進，已經(jīng)成為一種優(yōu)雅多彩的藝 術(shù)和工藝。在古代，人們用它來記錄事件，但現(xiàn)在主要是用于裝飾的目的?！敖Y(jié)”在中文里意味這愛情丶婚姻和團聚，中國結(jié)常常作為禮物交換或作用飾品祈求好運 和辟邪。這種形式的手工藝代代相傳，現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)在中國和世界各地越來越受歡迎。