(2004年年3月月)上海市英语高级口译资格证书第一阶段考试上海市英语高级口译资格证书第一阶段考试 SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (30 MINUTES) Part A: Spot Dictation Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a passage and read the same passage with blanks in it. Fill in each of the blanks with the word or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage ONLY ONCE. A United Nations conference has adopted measures to speed up global action to protect people and the environment _ (1). The measures were adopted at a conference in Geneva called to strengthen the Basel Convention, a U.N. treaty that laid down _ (2) for the disposal and management of hazardous wastes. The United Nations estimates the world produces around _ (3) tons of hazardous waste each year. The major achievement of the conference, which _ (4), was the adoption of a strategic plan to deal with all this waste. Over the next seven years, the plan aims to implement concrete measures to _ (5) from hazardous stockpiles of _ (6), used tools, toxic substances in ships, and so on. The Basel Convention, which was _ (7), outlawed the transfer of hazardous and toxic waste from developed to developing countries. Since then, _ (8) in these toxic substances has decreased. But the illegal trade in these substances _ (9). It is common knowledge that _ (10) brings money. It is a business and there is interest in having _ (11), not paying the proper cost of treatment, _ (12). And if there is opportunity for disposing of such hazardous waste cheaply in someone elses backyard, _ (13). The conference also approved _ (14) on the disposal and recycling of batteries, plastic bottles, _ (15). According to a U.N. environmental official, hazardous waste comes in many forms, all of them _ (16). A lot of biomedical healthcare waste contains pathogens or organisms that may cause diseases to the people. For the _ (17), a lot of ships are containing hazardous chemicals, such as oil and heavy metals, which, if they are allowed to be disposed of into the environment _ (18), the environment will be damaged. Last year, an _ (19) mobile phones were sold. One of the achievements of the conference was _ (20) that they will help to ensure the safe disposal of mobile phones when their life ends. Part B: Listening Comprehension Directions: In this part of the test there will be some short talks and conversations. After each one, you will be asked some questions. The talks, conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. Now listen carefully and choose the right answer to each question you have heard and write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET. Questions 1 to 5 are based on the following conversation. 1. (A) Nine. (B) Fifteen. (C) Nineteen. (D) Twenty. 2. (A) They mostly emphasize military drill. (B) They use only physical exertions and discipline. (C) They have several components. (D) They charge fees from the campers. 3. (A) Prepare young offenders for the military. (B) Change the way young offenders think. (C) Give young offenders a lot of exercise (D) Teach young offenders how to make a living. 4. (A) Because they organize military training. (B) Because they give drug counseling. (C) Because they offer quick retribution. (D) Because they reduce vandalism. 5. (A) The police. (B) Local communities. (C) Judges. (D) Politicians. Questions 6 to 10 are based on the following news. 6. (A) He is not concerned about the massive protests to be held in London. (B) He will meet with British Prime Minister Tony Blain. (C) He will talk to some anti-war protesters. (D) He will stay at Buckingham Palace. 7. (A) The government has got involved in a political crisis. (B) The nations political situation is unstable. (C) Several key members of the cabinet threaten to resign. (D) Economic reforms are at risk. 8. (A) Because the opposition adopted an ultra-nationalistic policy. (B) Because the congress was deeply divided on some major issues. (C) Because many voters thought that the election was a “giant step back“. (D) Because voter tumout was below the minimum required by the law. 9. (A) Iran has not complied with the relevant nuclear treaty. (B) Iran has been honest about its nuclear programs. (C) Iran is going to reach an agreement with three EU members. (D) Iran is planning to open all its nuclear facilities to checks by UN inspectors. 10. (A) It rejected a call for national unity coalition. (B) It resumed peace talks with Tamil Tiger rebels. (C) It sacked the defence, interior and media ministers. (D) It announced a major economic reform. Questions 11 to 15 are based on the following interview. 11. (A) Because she was unusual and did things that most women didnt do. (B) Because she was President Roosevelts wife. (C) Because she was already popular when her husb