08-09 A卷 口译理论与实践 期末考试 试卷 答案.doc

Interpretation Training Test Paper A (Tape script) Part A ( E-C) (50%) Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear two passages in English. Each passage consists of two paragraphs. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. You may take notes while listening. Passage 1 (25%): Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure that I am here to attend this annual conference. On the occasion of this opening ceremony, I’d like to express my deep appreciation to Mr. Chairman for this opportunity to address the topic of world peace and development. Hereby, I wish to pay my high respects for all the representatives present at the conference. I’m very positive that this annual conference will provide us with an ideal arena where we can exchange views, clear up misunderstandings and reach common ground on matters of common interest. I wish to take this opportunity to talk about the position of my government on the formation of a new world order and the roles of regional and international organizations. Passage 2 (25%): The 21st century is a networked age that binds us all together. Whether we like it or not, we’re bound tightly together in our life, social or economic. We realize that advanced electronic networks enable us to transcend the barriers of time and distance and take advantage of business opportunities never before imagined. This world of networks has opened up an entirely new domain of possibility and progress, and brings us into an unprecedented age of networked intelligence. This new age of networked intelligence promises that we are able to combine our knowledge and creativity for breakthroughs in social development and economic growth. Part B ( C-E) (50%) Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear two passages in Chinese. Each passage consists of two paragraphs. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into English. You may take notes while listening. Passage 1 (25%): 欢迎各位游览远东世界公园。远东世界公园是一座集世界名胜之大成的