口译题

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 the signal... and stop it at the singal. . . 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

【原文】

Ladies and Gentlemen, during my stay here for 5 years, I have noticed many cultural differences. Such cultural differences arise from a difference in region, race, history, environment and in the levels of social and economic development.//

Here are some examples. We American emphasize efficiency, competition and originality, while your management gives priority to careful planning and encourages close cooperation.//

In American schools, discussion is given top priority and seminar is the usual way of class. Teachers with flexible and adaptable talents are regarded as good and popular ones.//

But Chinese teachers like to lecture in class, and a lot of them are obsessed with examinations; they spend long hours planning and preparing lessons, and writing consistent and standardized plans. It's very interesting to us.

【答案】

女士们，先生们，我在此已生活了五年，我看到了许多文化差异。这种文化差异是由地域、种族、历史和环境的差异造成的，也是由社会、经济发展水平的差异造成的。

以下是些例子。我们美国人强调效率、竞争和独创性，而你们的管理则将严格规划放在首位，鼓励(团员成员之间的)密切合作。

在美国学校，讨论享有至高无上的地位，讨论就是课堂教学的主旋律。具有灵活应变才能的教师被视为优秀、受学生欢迎的教师。

而中国教师喜欢讲课，喜欢考试，花许多时间去备课，编写千篇一律的标准教案。在我们眼里，这太有意思了。