口语题
Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your points clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is…, “ “My registration number is…”.
Topic: If you were studying in a university, which would you prefer: living on campus or off campus?
Questions for Reference:
1. Now some university students rent accommodation outside the campus. Do you know of any school regulations governing this?
2. Do you approve, or disapprove, of living off campus? Give your reasons.
3. What might be your parents’ responses if you choose to live outside the campus? Will you take their views into consideration when you are making the decision? Why or why not?
口译题
Part A
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at the signal…and stop it at the signal…You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now let’s begin Part A with the first passage.
Passage 1:
Your Honor Mr. Mayor, thank you very much for your extraordinary arrangements and hospitality. In the short period of the two week study tour, we have travelled much of your country.//
Those were indeed exciting and unforgettable days. We have experienced the warm reception, the utmost courtesy and genuine friendship of the Chinese people.//
We have been deeply impressed by the diversity, dynamism, and progress of China under the policies of reform and opening to the outside world.//
We are glad that we are part of the dramatic process of your change from the planned economy to the market-oriented economy. The cooperative relations between our two countries have becomes so extensive that they have affected almost all areas of economy.
Passage 2:
Welcome to the Cairo International Conference Center. The Conference Center is a gift from the government of China. It is a symbol of friendship between the peoples of China and Egypt.//
Up to now, the Cairo International Conference Center is the only comprehensive conference center in Egypt. It occupies and area of 300,000 square meters. Of these, 58,000 square meters have been given to conference facilities.//
The Center is a mere ten-minute drive from Cairo International Air-port, a five minute walk architecture and millions of dollars’ worth of art. You will also enjoy the beauty of the lovely man-made lake and the two Chinese pavilions.
Part B
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have heard each passage, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal…and stop it at the signal…you may take notes while you’re listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let’s begin Part B with the first passage.
Passage 1:
主席先生，女士们，先生们，我宣布英特网服务国际研讨会开幕，在此我向参加开幕式的各界来宾表示热烈的欢迎!//
英国和澳大利亚的有关公司与专家对本次研讨会的成功召开给予了很大的帮助，对此我谨致以诚挚的谢意。//
海外一些发达国家在推动英特网服务事业方面积累了不少经验，值得我们借鉴和学习。通过交流，我们可以得到更多的信息与体会。//
我相信，本次研讨会对于推动英特网在中国的广泛使用具有积极的作用和深远的意义。我预祝研讨会圆满成功!
Passage 2:
中国是一个发展中的社会主义国家，中国的发展不但直接影响中国人民的未来，而且也极大地影响亚洲和世界的发展与进步。//
今晚在座的各位商界领袖都是各行业的成功人士，你们拥有丰富的管理经验和战略眼光。//
既然你们已把眼光投向中国，中国欢迎你们。中国的经济发展将为你们提供大量的机会。// 中国政府将为来华投资的外国企业提供优惠条件并且创造更好的投资环境。
B卷
口语题
Directions: Talk on the following topic for at least 5 minutes. Be sure to make your point clear and supporting details adequate. You should also be ready to answer any questions raised by the examiners during your talk. You need to have your name and registration number recorded. Start your talk with “My name is…” “My registration number is…”.
Topic: Respecting the aged and loving the young—an age-old tradition in China
Questions for Reference:
1. Do you think that we still keep this fine tradition, or the tradition is somewhat weakened nowadays? Give your reasons.
2. What should we do to maintain and develop this tradition in a modern society?
3. Is there any conflict between this tradition and the keen competition in our society? Cite examples to illustrate your point.
