e速英语上海英语中级口译证书第一阶段考试模拟试题卷SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (45 MINUTES)Part A: Spot DictationDirections: 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.For _ (1), the message was clear: Earth Hour was _ (2).Now they say nations have a mandate to _ (3). The world said yes to climate action, now governments must follow, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) said on March 29, a day after_ (4) of people worldwide followed its call to turn off lights for _ (5).From an Antarctic research base and the Great _ (6) of Egypt, from the Colosseum in Rome to the Empire State building in New York, illuminated patches of the globe went dark on the night of March 28 to _ (7) of climate change. Time zone by time zone, nearly _ (8) and towns in 88 countries dimmed _ (9) from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.WWF called the event, which began in Australia in 2007 and grew last year to 400 cities worldwide, the worlds first-ever global vote about the _ (10). The United Nations top climate official, Yvo de Boer, called the event _ (11) that the world wants _ (12) seeking a climate change agreement to set _ (13) to fight global warming.Talks in Bonn are the latest round in an effort to craft a deal to _ (14) of the heat trapping gases _ (15) global warming. They are due to culminate in Copenhagen this December. Earth Hour _ (16) when the Chatham Islands, 500 miles (800 kilometers) east of New Zealand, _ (17) its diesel generators. It moved on through Asia, Europe and then crossed the Atlantic to North and South America.Earth Hour has always been _ (18), said Earth Hour executive director AndyRidley. Its _ (19), not despair. And I think thats something thats been _ (20) this year because there is so much despair around.Part B: Listening Comprehension1. StatementsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short statements. These statements will be spoken ONLY ONCE, and you will not find them written on the paper; so you must listen carefully. When you hear a statement, read the answer choices and decide which one is closest in meaning to the statement you have heard. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.Questions 1-10 are based on the following conversation1. (A) We need to pay $200.(B) We need to pay $180.(C) We need to pay $160.(D) We need to pay $ 40.2. (A) All exhibits in the gallery aroused my interest.(B) I have no interest in any of the paintings.(C) Some paintings in the gallery attracted me.(D) I took some Renaissance paintings in the gallery with me.3. (A) The pottery ware is valueless.(B) The pottery ware is common.(C) The pottery ware is beautiful.(D) The pottery ware is unique.4. (A) I dont like the color of the dress.(B) Ill take the dress and wear it next week.(C) I want the tailor to take the dress and give my money back.(D) Id like to get the dress narrowed in size.5. (A) Drinking of alcoholic beverages is permitted only in the last three rows.(B) Smoking of any other material is permitted only in the last three rows.(C) Drinking of alcoholic beverages is forbidden.(D) Smoking of cigarettes is forbidden.6. (A) We plan to arrive at Baton at 7:45.(B) We plan to arrive at Baton at 8:45.(C) The train will come at 6:30.(D) The train will come at 6:45.7. (A) Tim has talked to someone on the island.(B) Tim took a boat to leave the island.(C) I had Tims shoes when he was on the isle.(D) I dont think I can stay on the isle for a month.8. (A) I dont know they have turned down our expansion proposal.(B) I dont know what they dont like about our expansion proposal.(C) I cant understand why they have cut down the expense.(D) I cant understand why they didnt inform me of the decision.9. (A) The New York Times is a city newspaper.(B) The New York Times is a national newspaper.(C) The New York Times is a city newspaper and national newspaper.(D) The New York Times is neither a city newspaper nor a national newspaper.10. (A) Father will vote against redecorating of the house.(B) Father will vote for the redecorating of the house.(C) Father will be the last one to give his opinion on redecorating the house.(D) Father will decide whether well redecorate the house.2. Talks and ConversationsDirections: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks and conversations. After each of these, you will hear a few questions. Listen carefully because you will hear the talk or conversation and questions ONLY ONCE. When you hear a question, read the four answer choices and choose the