上海市英語(yǔ)中級(jí)口譯資格證書(shū)第一階段考試答案

any tickets for the Auto Show could have been sold, but the exhibition hall has only a capacity for 500 visitors.

Ⅱ. Talks and Conversations

Directions: 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 best answer to that question. Then write the letter of the answer you have chosen in the corresponding space in your ANSWER BOOKLET.

Questions 11 to 14 are based on the following conversation.

(Man) How do you feel today, Mary?

(Woman) Not very well, John. I think I’ll stay at home today and rest.

(Man) That’s good idea. I think you’ve been knocking yourself out day and night on that research project of yours. And I’m happy that you had finally handed in your report on tourism yesterday. You really could do with a rest. Well, is there anything I can do for you now?

(Woman) Yes, there is. Actually. It’s very cold in here. Would you mind turning the air-conditioning off and opening the window?

(Man) Not at all… there we are. Do you feel hungry? Shall I make you something to eat?

(Woman) No, thanks, although I do feel quite thirsty. Could you bring me some water, please?

(Man) Sure. Anything else?

(Woman) Well, there were a couple of things that I had to do today. But I don’t really want to go outside.

(Man) No, you should stay in bed. I’ll do them for you. What were they?

(Woman) The books I borrowed from the library have to go back today, and I was going to post the letters I wrote yesterday…

(Man) Don’t worry, I’ll take the books back to the library, and I can post the letters on the way.

(Woman) That’s very kind of you, John.

(Man) Can I get you anything from outside?

(Woman) Well, a newspaper would be nice, and some magazines. If I’m going to be in bed all day, I’d like something to read.

(Man) OK, I’ll pick those up for you on the way back from the library. Meanwhile, why don’t you try to get some sleep?

(Woman) Yes, I will. Thanks, John.

Question No.11. What do we learn about Mary?

Question No.12. What has the woman been doing recently?

Question No.13. What does the woman want the man to do?

Question No.14. Why does Mary want a newspaper and some magazines?

Questions 15 to 18 are based on the following talk.

(Man) A