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2009年10月6日基础口译考试听力部分（真题+答案）
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. Remember you will hear the passage TWICE.
Even in (1) ancient times, people liked to eat lettuce. Egyptians and Romans served the green, leafy vegetable at the end of dinner. Now, people in some (2) countries start the meal with lettuce as part of a salad. There are (3) hundreds of kinds of lettuce. The main ones include head lettuce, such as iceberg, leaf lettuce, Boston, bibb and romaine.
Experts say lettuce is one of the (4) easiest crops to grow in your garden. The best time to plant the seeds is during (5) cool weather. The University of Illinois Extension advises that the best planting temperature is (6) fifteen degrees Celsius.
Lettuce seeds are small, so do not place them too (7) deep in the ground. If you plant some seeds every week or two, you will have crops ready to eat (8) one after another.
To start the seeds inside, you can use a seed tray in your home or other shelter. This container should be deep enough to hold (9) at least three centimeters of soil or more. There should be about one centimeter of space between the soil and the top of the container. The container should have holes in the (10) bottom so the extra water can flow out. Drop the seeds over the surface and cover them (11) lightly with soil. If the soil is not already a little wet, give it some water. But do not (12) drown the seeds.
Next, cover the seed tray with paper. When the seedlings have (13) come up far enough to touch the paper, take it off. You can transplant the seedlings into the garden when they are about two to three centimeters (14) tall. Do this when the weather is not too hot and not (15) too cold.
Take out as much soil as you can with the seedlings. Then dig a hole in the ground (16) bigger than the lettuce roots. Water the plants but not too heavily.
(17)Harvest leaf lettuces when the leaves are big enough to eat. Pull the leaves from the outside of the planting so the inside leaves will (18) keep growing. Or, you can cut off the whole plant. Leave about (19) two or three centimeters above the ground so the plant will re-grow. Cut off head lettuces at ground level.
Lettuce is best when (20) served fresh, so make a salad and enjoy. Store the unused part in the refrigerator in a plastic bag. It will last at least a few days, sometimes longer.
(And that's the VOA Special English Agriculture Report, written by Jerilyn Watson. You can find transcripts, MP3s and podcasts of our reports at voaspecialenglish.com. I'm Steve Ember.
2009-4-28 )
PART B: Listening Comprehension
1. Statements
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.
1) A. Although it’s not what I want in mind, I can use it.
B. I wish do exactly what I want with this CD player.
C. It’s exactly what I want.
D. I will do it the way you suggested.
Sentence No. 1
The CD player is not exactly what I wanted. But it will do. (押中考题)
答案：A
2. A. We’ve talked very little about the apartment we want to buy.
B. The price of the apartment went up a lot.
C. We have made up our mind to buy that apartment.
D. It seems that buying the apartment is something beyond us.
Sentence No.2
The more we talk about the apartment, the less likely it seems we can afford it. (押中考题)
答案：D
3. A. Steven plays golf better.
B. Michael plays golf well.
C. Both Steven and Michael play golf well.
D. Steven plays only half of the time.
Sentence No.3
Steven isn’t half as good a golf player as Michael. (押中考题)
答案：B
4. A. Our library has a large number of fine books.
B. It is a fine day to spend in the library.
C. The library is due to close because of the fine.
D. A fee is charged for the books returned late.
Sentence No.4
There’s a fine if the books are overdue. (押中考题)
答案：D
5. A. They got up and left because everyone was talking.
B. The host spoke critically on everyone who was there.
C. No one stayed to listen because the show was poor.
D. Everyone got up and left because they wanted to talk freely.
Sentence No. 5
The talk show was so bad that everyone got up and left. (押中考题)
答案：C
Sentence No. 6
Linda was too excited to keep silent and kept talking to us.
Sentence No.7
The dinner cost us 50 dollars, and to tip the waiter, I left 10% of our dinner check.
Sentence No.8
My lighter is out of liquid. Can you lend me yours?
Sentence No.9
John has been seen in the library with Mary for hours searching for a new book.
Sentence No.10
Mr. Right can solve that difficulty at will.
2. Short Conversations
Directions: In this part, you will hear 10 short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a third voice will ask a question about what was said. The conversations and questions will be spoken ONLY ONCE. After you have hear a conversation and a question about it, read the four answers in your paper and decide which is the correct answer to the question you have heard.
11. A. 37
B. 28
C. 39
D. 35
Question No.11
W: Your sister always looks very young and fashionable.
M: The year I was born, she was nine years old. Now, I’m twenty-eight.
Q: How old is the man’s sister?
(押中考题)
答案：A
12. A. The greengrocer’s.
B. The bakery.
C. The butcher’s.
D. The post office.
Question No.12
M: Mom, you are back. Let me have a look at your bag.
W: They are not what you want, just spinage and cabbage.
Q: Where did the women most possibly go just now?
(押中考题)
答案：A
13. A. Two drivers.
B. Policeman and driver.
C. Driver and pedestrian.
D. Waiter and customer.
Question No.13
W: Why are you stopping my car?
M: I must give you the speeding ticket. It’s only 45 MPH in this street.
Q: What’s the relation between the two speakers?
(押中考题)
答案：B
14. A. A cash teller.
B. A waiter.
C. A tailor.
D. A salesman.
Question No.14
W: It seems it’s a bit loose at the waist.
M: Well, I’ll take it in.
Q: Who’s the man?
(押中考题)
答案：C
!5. A. Hotel clerk and resident.
B. Daughter and father.
C. Caller and operator.
D. Patient and nurse.
Question No.15
W: What can I do for you, Sir?
M: I’d like to have a morning call at 6 tomorrow.
Q: What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?
(押中考题)
答案：A
与教材Unit 13 No.15几乎相同
W: I’d like a morning call at 6:30 tomorrow.
M: OK. I’ll take care of that, Madam.
Q: What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?
A. Daughter and father.
B. Hotel clerk and resident.
C. Caller and operator.
D. Patient and nurse.
答案：B
16. A. 60 cents.
B. 100 cents
C. 1.2 dollars
D. 1.6 dollars.
Question No.16
W: These are very beautiful vases, aren’t they?
M: Yes, they are on sale today. 60 cents for each and only 1 dollar for a pair.
Q: How much will it cost if she wants to buy two?
答案：B
17. A. In a sports field.
B. In a bar.
C. In a car.
D. At a zoo.
Question No.17
M1: Pop yourself in. I can give you a ride. Where shall I drop you off?
M2: Thank you very much. Near the bar, please.
Q: Where does the conversation take place?
答案：C
18. A. Salesman and customer.
B. Boss and secretary.
C. Teacher and student.
D. Repairman and customer.
Question No.18
W: Is there a guarantee for it?
M: Yes, a six-month one with it. We will repair it for you at no cost in six months.
Q: What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?
(押中考题)
答案：A
19. A. Run out to buy some bread.
B. Pick up some bread from work.
C. Take some bread to his office.
D. Buy some bread home after work.
Question No.19
W: We ran out of bread darling.
M: I’ll pick up some on my way home from work.
Q: What will the man do?
答案：D
20. A. Nanjing.
B. Beijing.
C. Qingdao.
D. Shanghai.
Question No.20
W: Of all the cities I have been to, Nanjing has the longest history. Beijing is the most significant. Qingdao is the cleanest. But Shanghai is my favorite.
M: Of course, Shanghai is your hometown.
Q: Where does the woman come from?
答案：D
PART C: Listening and Translation
1. Sentence Translation
Directions: In this part, you will hear 5 English sentences. You will hear the sentences ONLY ONCE. After you have heard the sentence, translate it into Chinese.
Millions of Americans now use credit cards instead of paper money or cheques.
In America, smoking rates are down. But cigarette smoke accounts for one fifth of all the death.
The bus goes downtown every hour. The next one is in 15 minutes. You won’t wait long.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak at this conference on the topic of the environmental protection.
This allegory tells us a person who gets up early and moves quickly has the best chance of success.
Sentence translation 句子听译
现在，数百万的美国人刷信用卡，而不用纸币或支票了。
现在，美国的吸烟率下降。但吸烟导致的死亡人数仍占全世界死亡人数的五分之一。
每个小时都有趟公车开往市中心。下一班车15分钟后来。你不会等太久的。
谢谢你们给我这样一个机会，让我能在这个会议上谈一谈环境保护这个话题。
这则寓言告诉我们，早做准备并办事高效的人最有可能成功。
2. Passage Translation
1) There are several reasons for the current water crisis and water management problems around world. Fresh water is not evenly distributed. Another reason is the rise in the human population, and the wish for better living standards. Domestic use is relatively small, but agriculture accounts for about 70% of all freshwater.
(押中考题)
2) Vitamin B is actually a group of several vitamins but all of the B vitamins are usually found together in many foods. Again, a variety of natural foods contain some vitamin B, but the best sources of vitamin B are beans, nuts, and grains. All kinds of beans and nuts contain a lot of vitamin B.
(押中考题)
3) If your notes are too brief, you need to listen carefully for details. You are probably writing down main ideas, but many instructors also want you to recall significant details. Remember that details give specific facts---- figures and names. So be especially sensitive to numbers and names of persons, ideas, and places.
(押中考题)
Passage Translation 段落听译
当前世界出现的水源危机和水资源管理问题原因众多。淡水的分布不均，另一个原因是人口的增长和人们提高生活水平的愿望。家庭用水量相对来说比较少，但农业上的用水量约占所有淡水消耗的70%。
维生素B实际上时一组维生素的统称，但通常来说可在许多食物中找到所有的B类维生素。各类天然食物中都含有某种维生素B，但豆类，坚果类和谷类食物中含量最丰富。所有豆类和坚果都含有丰富的维生素B。
如果你的记录太过简略，你可得仔细听清楚细节问题。你也许记录下主要意思，但很多教师要求你同时也能回忆起一些重要的细节。别忘了细节提供具体事实——数字和名称，所以对数字，人名，概念和地名要特别敏感。
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