中级口译十年真题.doc

上海市英语中级口译资格证书第二阶段考试 INTERPRETATION TEST (Paper 14) 2000.5 Part A Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each sentence or 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 us begin Part A with the first passage. Passage 1: Your honor Mr. Mayor, thank you very much for your extraordinary arrangements and hospitality. In the short period of the two week study tour, we have travelled much of your country. // Those were indeed exciting and unforgettable days. We have experienced the warm reception, the utmost courtesy and genuine friendship of the Chinese people. // We have been deeply impressed by the diversity, dynamism, and progress of China under the policies of reform and opening to the outside world. // Were glad that were part of the dramatic process of your change from the planned economy to the market-oriented economy. The cooperative relations between our two countries have become so extensive that they have affected almost all areas of economy. （参考答案） 尊敬的市长先生，感谢您的精心安排与好客。在短暂的两周考察中，我们的足迹遍布贵国的 许多地方。// 那些日子确实令人激动，令人难忘。我们感受到的总是中国人民的热情接待，高度礼貌和诚 挚友情。// 中国在改革开放政策引导下，气象万千，充满活力，不断进步，这些给我们留下了极为深刻 的印象。// 贵国正处于一个由计划经济向市场经济转轨的过程，我们很高兴能参与这个富有戏剧性的转 轨/转变过程。我们的合作关系领域广阔，几乎已涉及到所有的经济领域。 Passage 2: Welcome to the Cairo International Conference Center. The Conference Center is a gift from the government of China. It is a symbol of friendship between the peoples of China and Egypt. // Up to now, the Cairo International Conference Center is the only comprehensive conference center 39 in Egypt. It occupies an area of 300,000 square meters. Of there, 58,000 square meters have been given to conference facilities. // The Center is a mere 10-minute drive from the Cairo International Airport, a 5-minute walk from the Cairo Football Stadium an