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高级口译0403听力原文汇总合集（6）

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　　2010秋季上海口译考试报名通知

　　中级口译考试介绍：

　　具有大学英语四级和同等英语能力水平的考生可以报考。

　　凡获得“上海市英语中级口译岗位资格证书”者均具有良好的口语水平和基本口译技能，可从事一般的生活翻译、陪同翻译、涉外导游以及外事接待、外贸业务洽谈等工作。

　　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。

　　高级口译0403听力原文汇总合集（6）

　　SECTION 4: LISTENING TEST

　　Part A: Note-taking And Gap-filling

　　【原文】

　　It is important to consider the effects of products or technologies on future generations. The development of pesticides, the gasoline-combustion engine and nuclear power are all examples of inventions that were initially beneficial but later resulted in environmental problems. First, for the individual, your own health is tied to environmental health. The products you choose must be safe for both you and the environment. And you can become a savvy consumer by learning the following terms used on product labels. A product labeled “non-toxic” is not harmful or poisonous to humans, but it can be harmful to plants or animals especially if it becomes waste. Some products are labeled “biodegradable”, over time microorganisms can break down these products; however some biodegradable products may take hundreds of years to decompose. The term “natural” on a label does not guarantee that it is environmentally safe. Lead and mercury are natural, but also poisonous. “Organic” means that a product is derived from living organism without the use of chemicals; however some hazardous chemicals can also properly be called organic. The phrase “environmentally safe” on a package may refer to the packaging rather than the contents. Remember that almost everything has some impact on the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency or EPA is a good source for advice about which products are safe to use. The EPA sets up and enforces standards to help protect the environment from pollution. Second, for the world. The world faces many environmental issues. The unrestricted use of nuclear power has long-term environmental effects. Alternate sources of energy needs to be investigated for future. The rapid growth in world population has led to even more pollution and faster depletion of natural resources. Development brings jobs but negatively affects land, resources, air and water. Some farming methods impact the environment through destruction of cropland, and use of harmful chemicals. The rapid growth in world population is putting a strain on the world’s land and resources. The clearing of tropical forests for timber and farm land has resulted in soil erosion and loss of many animal species. Oceans are also at risk. Over-fishing and pollution create problems for aquatic life. Our clean water supply is threatened by industrial waste and untreated sewage. Some resources are disappearing at an alarming rate. Non-fuel minerals such as copper, zink, lead and mercury may be gone within 50 years at the current rate of use. Mining also causes environmental damage. Earth atmosphere is also at risk. Using fossil fuels to produce energy causes pollution and damage to the ozone layer and may contribute to global warming. For yourself you can help protect the environment by becoming involved. Pay attention to advertising, labels and packaging and give feedback to companies. Get information from environmental organizations and consider joining one. Review the ways your lifestyle affects the environment. Voice your concern about the environment by writing letters to elected officials and the media. Because the environmental problems in your community directly affect your health and way of life, it is up to you to take action against local polluters.

　　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