Directions:In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in English. After you have heard each paragraph, interpret it into Chinese. Start interpreting at he 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 us begin Part A with the first passage.
Passage 1:
We’re aware of an emergence of a new and exciting mode of information economy driven by netoreded technology. What I want to say is that the Internet is transforming business operation patterns and contributing to what is called the new information economy. An immediate consequence of this profound change is the simplification of business transaction. Thanks to the advanced technology something very important is happening to the US economy. We are able to grow faster without triggering inflation than we thought possible..//
Of course, there’s the down side. The new economy does not mean we will never have another recession. It does not mean stock prices will stay at their lofty levels or that there will never be another bear market. Nobody is promising you a rose garden. I anticipate uncertainty accompanying the emergence of the new information economy. But because of what I view as higher productivity, I see the possibility of sustained economic growth without the threat of inflation, more jobs and higher wages.
This year marks very special milestone for our company. After the grand opening of our joint venture in China last year, we established as of the beginning of this year our own sales, marketing, after-sales services and distribution organization in China. What’s more, we are expanding our engineering group and superior lifetime combined with competitive prices are still the most important trends of power tools.//
I am confident of our strategic plans in China for 2006 and onward. These plans will enable us to stay closer to the Chinese market, identify the market needs faster, and develop more customized products and services, all at a very competitive price. We expect the Chinese market for power tools to grow at a pace of 8% in the coming years, and we expect to participate actively in this development by enhancing local R&D and creating additional jobs.
Directions:In this part of the text, 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 passage only once.
In his speech at the opening ceremony, Mr. President put forward explicitly the common propositions of China and U.S. on how to bulid a new international political and economic order, and drew a blueprint for the future cooperation between China and US, I am convinced that with the concerted efforts of all the participants, this Conference will surely be a complete success and attain the set goals on an equal footing, enhancing mutual understanding,broadening common ground, deepening friendship and promoting cooperation.//
As an ancient Chinese saying goes, “Distance tests the endurance of a horse and time reveals the heart of a person”, Ber the past five decades and more, Sino_US co-operation in the political, economic, cultural and other fields has developed steadily and the friendship between the Chinese and American peoples has grown deeper and deeper with each passing day in spite of the vicissitudes in the international arena. China and US will stand together through thick and thin, enhance co-operation and seek common development. Together, we will surely make greater contribution to the lofty cause of world peace and development.
The Chinese Government has always attached great importance to environmental protection. It has identified environmental protection as one of the State policies in the 1980s. It identified sustainable development as a national strategy in early 1990s. In the new century, the Chinese Government has put forward to adhere to the people-centered principle, fulfill the scientific development approach,and integrate the coordinated development of the economy, society and environment.//
The environment should be protected in the process of development and active esplorations have been conducted: first, strengthening envoronmental legislation. China have established a legal system composed of these environmental laws and regulations. Second, enhancing environmental education and encouraging public supervision and participation. With these measures, the worsning trend of the pollution has been under preliminary control in the context of rapid economic growth in China.(责编:Kevin)