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汇总：中级口译历年真题听力原文合集127

2010-08-23 00:00:00来源：网络

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　　上海中级口译的笔试和口试虽然是分开进行的，但其笔试的证书在社会上却有很高的认可度。现在中国受金融风暴的影响，各大公司纷纷裁员，但中高级口译等高等专业人才仍存在很大的缺口。

　　为了方便广大口译考生备战秋季的考试，新东方在线口译频道特别汇总整理了近九年来的中级口译听力原文，供考生复习备考。

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　　Q15-18

　　The Universal Expo, also known as World's Fair, is one of the three largest events in the world in terms of economic and cultural impact. However, compared with the other two great events: the modern Olympic Games and World Cup, the Expo has the longest history.

　　In 1851, the first Expo was held in London, under the title "Great Exposition of the works of the industry of all nations".

　　At the Expo, participating countries will set up their national pavilions in distinctive archetectual styles with a view to attracting business people and tourists all over the world. The cost for building such a pavilion could amount to millions of dollars. But it is often far outweighed by benefits and potential revenues thus generated.

　　Usually an Expo will last between three and six months. The character of World Expositions has developed through history. Three stages are identified, namely the eras of industralization, of cultural exchange and of nation branding.

　　The first era covered roughly the period from 1800 to 1950. In these days, World Expositions were especially focused on trade and famous for the display of scientific and techonological advancements.

　　The second era started with the 1939 New York World's Fair. From then on, World's Fairs became more strongly based on its specific theme of cultural significance. Technology and inventions remained important, but no longer as the principal subjects. The defining elements of the Expos were cross-cultural communications and exchanges.

　　Finally, in the early 1990s, countries started to use World Expositions more widely and strongly as a platform. to improve their national images. A study shows that improving national image was the primary participation goal for 73% of the countries at Expo 2000.

　　Today's World Expositions embody elements of all three eras. They present new inventions, facilitate cultural exchange and are used for city, region and nation branding.

　　Q15: When was the first World Expo held?

　　Q16: According to the talk, why do participating countries build their national pavilions at the Expo?

　　Q17: At Expo 2000, what was the primary goal for the majority of participating countries?

　　Q18: Which of the following is not an element represented in the Expo?

　　本文选自新东方口译名师裴晓栋的blog,blog链接地址：http://blog.hjenglish.com/peixiaodong