試卷十六 (2004年9月)
上海市英語中級口譯資格證書第一階段考試
SECTION 1: LISTENING TEST (40 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 ward or words you have heard on the tape. Write your answer in the corresponding space in you ANSWER BOOKLET. Remember you will hear the passage only once.

 Travelling by air is one of the major conveniences of modern times. So last summer when we planned a holiday abroad, we decided to take advantage of such a modern, convenient _______ (1).
 We began preparations for our trip early by calling the airline and _______ (2). A few days later we received our tickets telling us our flight number and the _______ (3) from our city and arrival at our destination. We were advised to arrive at the airline terminal an hour before takeoff in order to _______ (4) for our flight, receive our _______ (5), and check our baggage. It is important not to be late, or you might miss the flight. On the day of the flight, we went to the _______ (6) where we were directed to the _______ (7) of the gate from which the airplane would depart. As we entered this area we were checked _______ (8). While we were waiting, I noticed how busy everyone was. The _______ (9) were checking the plane for last minute repairs, and a large truck was fueling the plane with gasoline to make it _______ (10).
 When our flight was called we _______ (11). We were pleasantly greeted by the flight attendants and offered _______ (12), drinks and food. The weather was good, and there was no _______ (13) to cause us worry or discomfort. Although our flight was _______ (14), during the holidays air travel becomes more hectic. Often airlines sell to many tickets for a flight and are then _______ (15). Some unlucky passengers will e bumped and _______ (16) on a later flight. Bad weather might also cause a later takeoff, and this delay often _______ (17) at the next stop. One of the most annoying aspects of air travel at holiday season is the possibility of _______ (18). I always try to carry with me _______ (19) for several days. On the whole, however, traveling by air is _______ (20). It is fast, safe, and usually reliable.

Part B: Listening Comprehension
Directions: 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.
1. (A) We can meet the chairman later.
 (B) The chairman rang to say that he would be late.
 (C) We'd better telephone the chairman now.
 (D) The chairman turned up half an hour earlier for the board meeting.
2. (A) I am considering Mr. Johnson for the job of accounting manager.
 (B) I have decided that Mr. Johnson be the branch's accounting manager.
 (C) Mr. Johnson is interviewing short-listed candidates I have selected for him.
 (D) Mr. Johnson is eager to take to position although he is not qualified for it.
3. (A) I do not weight very much.
 (B) It was not your fault.
 (C) This is no way explains the event.
 (D) The flame of th

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