上海市英语中级口译证书第二阶段考试试题集锦
(201009) 口语题
Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 3 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is…”，”My registration number is…”
Topic: Can shopping vouchers increase consumption? Questions for Reference:
1. To stimulate consumption, which is more effective, tax reduction or shopping vouchers? 2. What are the major purposes of issuing shopping vouchers?
3. In what way can the shopping vouchers best be distributes? Shall every citizen be given the same amount of
shopping vouchers or should the vouchers be limited to the lower-income people only?
口译题 Part A
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you 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
As for us Americans, you may think that we give too much importance to individualism and personal gains, so much so that it might sacrifice collective benefits, and even bring harm to the harmony of the society.//
Yes, but you don’t have to be worried. American work ethic is more individual-oriented. We often value the results and accomplishments of work more than its process.//
If I am not mistaken, the traditional Chinese work ethic is based on Confucianism, which stresses the benefit of communal harmony rather than individual freedom.//
It’s really very hard to say which is better because if the cultural differences. With the economic globalization, cultural exchanges have become more and more extensive and Americans and Chinese will know and understand each other better.
至于我们美国人，你们会感到我们太看重个人主义，太看重个人利益，这样可能会牺牲集体的利益，甚至会损害社会的和谐。//
是的，但你们不必担忧。我们美国人的工作理念更强调个人主义。我们一般重视的是结果和成就，而不是过程。//
如果我没理解错的话，中国传统的够工作理念是以儒家学说为基础的，这种思想强调整体和谐高于个体自由。//
由于文化差异的存在，真的很难说哪种理念更好。随着经济全球化，文化交流也随之变得越来越广泛，美国人民和中国人民将会更加互相了解和理解。 Passage 2
The knowledge-based economy represents a new strategic era that human beings are entering. So knowledge is becoming the most important source of growth as well as productivity.//
The knowledge-based economy has one characteristic that is innovation. Innovation means the ability to generate and use knowledge to innovate. It is not only a determinant of wealth; it is also the basis of competitive advantage.//
The first step towards the knowledge-based economy can be made it one is able to effectively develop a vision of the future, exploit one’s self-potential and stay open-minded.//
I am very glad that China will soon carry out the National Medium-to-long Term Program for Education Reform and Development. This program, I’m sure, will encourage your young people to absorb new knowledge and apply it in science and technology.
“知识经济”表明了人类即将进入的一个全新的战略发展时代。知识正成为最重要的资本和生产力。// “知识经济”有一大特点，那就是创新。创新指创造新知识和运用新知识的能力。此种能力不仅决定财富的多少，还是取得竞争优势的基础。//
如果能不断发展前瞻的眼光，挖掘自身的潜力，保持开放的头脑，你便向“知识经济时代”迈出了第一步。//
我很高兴，中国将实施《国家中长期教育改革和发展规划纲要》。我相信，这个纲要将鼓励贵国年轻人不断汲取新知识，并运用于科技之中。
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 A with the first passage.
Passage 1
女士们、先生们：欢迎光临京河高科技园区。我是园区的业务经理，我很高兴能有机会向大家介绍一下我们是如何吸引外资投资的。//
我们园区的两大主导产业是信息技术和现代化生物技术。园区采取有力措施，改善投资环境，已成为华北地区最佳投资地之一。//
园区目标产业的选择标准是，能加强研发功能，能与各大学和社会研究机构合作。//
眼下，来自美国、日本、德国、英国等地的跨国公司已在园区内落户，招商引资工作已取得巨大成就。
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Jinghe High-tech Park. I am Operation Manager of the Park. It’s my great honor to give you an introduction on how to attract foreign investment to the Park.//
The park’s two leading industries are information technology and modern biotechnology. The Park Administration takes strong measures to improve the investment environment, and to make the Park one of the best investment destinations in North China.//
The Park’s selection criteria for the target industries are as follows. They must strengthen research and development functions, and collaborate with universities and public research institutes.//
So far, multinational companies from the United States, Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom have already settled down in the Park. Great achievements have been/ remarkable progress has been made in attracting forging investments.
Passage 2
世博与旅游，历来相互结合、相互促进。旅游服务是世博服务的重要领域和重要组成部分。
认真做好世博旅游服务工作是党和人民赋予旅游行业的历史使命和光荣任务，是旅游行业义不容辞的责任。//
同时，也要充分认识到，上海世博会的成功举办，对我国旅游业的发展是一次十分难得的重要机遇，是中国旅游业展示良好形象、扩大国际影响的重要时机。//
现代世博会举办的经验表明，在世博综合效应中，旅欧效应是最直接、最显著、最持久的。
The World Expo and tourism have always interacted, promoted and complemented each other. Tourism is an important field and part of the World Expo.//
It is a historical mission and glorious task that the Party and the people have shouldered on us in the (provision of) World Expo tourism. Therefore, it is our duty-bound responsibility to do a good job.//
At the same time, we should be fully aware that the successful holding of the World Expo is a very rare and important opportunity for China’s tourism and also an important opportunity for China’s tourism to display a good image and expand international influence.//
The modern World Expo experience has shown that of the combined/ comprehensive effects of the Expo, the effort of tourism is (the) most direct, obvious and lasting.
(201003) 口语题
Topic: Chilly Season for Job Hunters Questions for Reference:
1. With the worsening global financial crisis, university graduates are facing a very serious employment situation.
Could you say something about what you or your friends are planning to do to sort out this problem?
2. The government has adopted some measures to help university graduates seek employment. Could you
mention one or two of these measures and then comment?
3. One alternative is to apply for government jobs or to set up your own business. Are you planning to become a
civil servant or self-employed? Why or why not?
口译题 Part A Passage 1
Ladies and Gentlemen, during my stay here for 5 years, I have noticed many cultural differences. Such cultural differences arise from a different in region, race, history, environment and in the level of social and economic development.//
Here are some examples. We American emphasize efficiency, competition and originality, while your management gives priority to careful planning and encourages close cooperation.//
In American schools, discussion is given top priority and seminar is the usual way of class. Teachers with flexible and adaptable talents are regarded as good an popular ones.//
But Chinese teachers like to lecture in class, and a lot of them are obsessed with examinations; they spend long hours planning and preparing classes, and writing consistent and standardized plans. It’s very interesting to us.
女士们，先生们，我在此已经生活了五年，我看到了许多文化差异。这种文化差异是由地狱、种族、历史和环境的差异造成的，也是由社会、经济发展水平的差异造成的。
以下是一些例子。我们美国人强调效率、竞争和独创性，而你们的管理则将严格规划放在首位，鼓励（团
员成员之间的）密切合作。
在美国学校，讨论享有至高无上的地位，讨论就是课堂教学的主旋律。具有灵活应变才能的教师被视为优秀、受学生欢迎的教师。
而中国教师喜欢讲课，喜欢考试，花许多时间去备课，编写千篇一律的标准教案。在我们眼里，这太有意思了。
Passage 2
Ladies and Gentlemen, the world today is facing a serious problem of poverty in some areas. We must refocus our attention, and resources, on the places and people that are economically being left behind.//
As we do, we must bear in mind that none are more committed to ending poverty than the poor themselves. Often, all they lack is the guidance and the tools to get rid of poverty.//
Therefore, it requires all citizens to actively participate in policy-making, and government to become more accountable to their citizens in their efforts to achieve their goals.//
Today, we join hands with the poor in a collective effort. This is a close and extensive cooperation which brings together civil society, the private sectors, and individuals around the world.
女士们、先生们：当今世界一些地区正面临着严重的贫穷问题。我们必须重新将资源和注意力更加集中地投向那些经济落后的地区和人们。
此外，我们必须牢记，世界上的贫穷人们自己比任何人都想消除贫困。只是他们往往缺乏必要的消除贫困的指导和方式方法。
因此，我们要鼓励公民积极参与政策制定，还需要各国政府采取对公民更加负责任的态度，以实现他们的奋斗目标。
今天，我们和贫困人们共同携手，这是一种紧密而又广泛的合作。它将使全世界的公民社会，私营企业以及个人团结在一起。
Part B Passage 1
现在我来介绍一下中国的世界文化遗产。中国是一个古老而又文明的国家，有悠久的历史、灿烂的文化、壮丽的山河。//
在中国的国土上，自然与地理环境多姿多彩，东西南北风光迥异，良好的地理环境造就了无数的天然名胜。//
漫长的历史，为中华民族留下了丰厚而珍贵的文化遗产和自然遗产，它不仅属于中华民族，也是全人类的宝贵财富。//
目前这些文化和自然遗产正日益受到破坏的威胁，主要是因为年代久远所致，同时也有些人为因素。这些都应该引起我们的高度重视。//
Now, I’d like to give you a brief introduction to the World Heritage Sites in China. China is a country with an age-old history, a brilliant civilization, and magnificent landscapes.//
On this land, China enjoys diverse and beautiful natural and geographical conditions, and landscape with the varied features of north, east, south, and west. Such excellent geographical conditions have produced many natural scenic spots.//
The rich and precious cultural and heritages left by China’s long history are assets for both the Chinese nation and the rest of the world.//
Today, however, these cultural and natural heritages are threatened by the increasing damages mainly caused by their own old age and some by man-made damage, to which we should pay high attention.//
Passage 2
体育运动是人类的共同语言，是促进和平与发展的重要因素。自远古时代起，体育运动就已超越种族、肤色、文化的差异。//
体育运动承载着人类对和平美好世界的向往与追求。诞生于两千多年前的奥林匹克精神，就是这一追求的具体体现。//
奥林匹克理想是人类不断的追求，体育运动和体育教育则是实现这一追求的具体实践。//
体育运动不仅让我们拥有强健的体魄，更让我们学会沟通、合作和尊重他人，也是不同文明和价值观之间加强联系的重要媒介。
Being a common language of humanity, sport is an important factor in the promotion of peace and development. Ever since ancient times, sport has transcended differences in race, color and culture.//
Sport has given expression to humanity’s aspirations for and pursuit of a peaceful and better world, as evidenced in the Olympic spirit that came into being more the 2,000 years ago.//
Sport and physical education are activities undertaken in humanity’s ceaseless pursuit of the Olympic ideal.//
Sport not only builds one’s physique, but also teaches communications, cooperation, respect for others. It is also an important medium for strengthening the ties among different civilization and values.//
(200909) 口语题
Topic: Can shopping vouchers increase consumption? Questions for Reference:
1. To stimulate consumption, which is more effective, tax reduction or shopping vouchers? 2. What are the major purposes of issuing shopping vouchers?
3. In what way can the shopping vouchers best be distributes? Shall every citizen be given the same amount of
shopping vouchers or should the vouchers be limited to the lower-income people only?
口译题 Part A Passage 1
The whole world has focused its attention on China, an oriental country that still appears mysterious to many people in the west. China is providing the greatest fascination in the 21st century.//
Since the Second World War, countries like Britain and Germany have had major achievements and minor problems, while Southeast Asia has had major problems and minor achievements.//
China, though, is experiencing both major achievements and major problems. I do believe the tough line on population control has been a great contribution to humanity on an international level.//
I’m positive that China will definitely become an economic superpower in the not too distant future and will play an irreplaceable role in promoting economic prosperity in the world.//
全世界的注意力都集中在中国这个对许多西方人士来说依旧十分神秘的国家。中国是21世纪最具有吸引力的国家。//
自从第二次世界大战以来，英国和德国这样的国家取得了巨大成就，遇到了小问题。东南亚遇到了大问题，取得了小成就。//
上海中级口译口试部分历年真题集锦（含答案）
