1、CATTI三級筆譯綜合能力Section1: vocabulary and grammarPart1 vocabulary selection1. We have had to raise the prices of our products because of the increase in the cost of _materials.A primitive B .rough C original D raw2. With an eight-hour week and little enjoyment, life must have been very _for the students

2、.A hostile B anxious C tedious D obscure3. Whenever the government increases public services, _because more workers are needed to carry out these services. A employment to rise B employment rises C which rising employment D the rise of employment4. Our flight to Guangzhou was_ by a bad fog and we ha

3、d to stay much longer in the hotel than we had expected. A delayed B adjourned C cancelled D preserved5. Container-grown plants can be planted at any time of the year, but_ in winter. A should be B would be C preferred D preferably6. Both longitude and latitude_ in degrees, minutes and seconds. A me

4、asuring B measured C are measured D being measured7. Most comets have two kinds of tails, one made up of dust, _ made up of electrically charged particles called plasma. A one another B the other C other ones D each other8. Good pencil erasers are soft enough not_ paper but hard enough so tat they c

5、rumble gradually when used. A by damaging B so that they damaging C to damage D damaging9. The magician picked several persons_ from the audience and asked tem to help him with the performance. A by accident B at random C on occasion D on average10. On turning the corner, they saw the path_ steeply.

6、 A departing B descending C decreasing D degenerating11. English language publications in China are growing in volume and_. A circulation B rotation C circumstance D appreciating12. Hydroponics_ the cultivation of plants without soil. A does B is C do D .are13. To impose computer technology_ teacher

7、s is to create an environment that is not conducive to learning. A with B to C in D on14. Marketing is_ just distributing goods from the manufacturer to the final customer. A rather than B other than C bigger than D more than15. _ a language family is a group of languages with a common origin and si

8、milar vocabulary, grammar, and sound system. A What linguists call B It is called by linguists C Linguists call it D What do linguists call16. In the eighteenth century, the town of Bennington, Vermont, was famous for_ pottery. A it made B its C the making D where its17. _ get older, the games they

9、play become increasingly complex. A Children B Children, when they C As children D For children to18. _ of his childhood home in Hannibal, Missouri, provided Mark Twain with the inspiration for two of his most popular novels. A Remembering B Memories C It was the memories D He remembered19. Dust sto

10、rms most often occur in areas where the ground has little vegetation to protect_ of the wind. A From the effects B it the effects C it from the effects D the effects from it20. Most nurses are women, but in the higher ranks of the medical profession women are a_. A scarcity B minority C minimum D sh

11、ortagePart2 vocabulary replacement21. Shellfish give the deceptive appearance of enjoying a peaceful existence, although in fact life is a constant struggle for them. A misleading B calm C understandable D initial22. The most striking technological success in the 20th century is probably the compute

12、r revolution. A profitable B productive C prominent D prompt23. Scientific evidence from different disciplines demonstrates that in most humans the left hemisphere of the brain controls language. A. groups of follows B years C countries D fields of study24. Public relations practice is the deliberat

13、e, planned and sustained effort to establish and maintain mutual understanding between an organization and its public A complete B related C intentional D active25. The use of the new technology will have a profound effect on schools. A negative B positive C strong D useful26. If we look at the Chin

14、ese and British concepts of hospitality, we find one major similarity but a number of important differences. A hostility B friendliness C manner D culture27. In just three years, the Net has gone from a playground for the local people to a vast communications and trading center where millions swap i

15、nformation or do deals around the world. A business B shopping C chatting D meeting28. Most species of this plant thrive in ordinary well-drained garden soil and they are best planted 8cm deep and 5cm apart. A develop well B grow taller C mature D bear fruit29. Motivation is the driving force within

16、 individuals that impels them to action. A impedes B interferes C holds D pushes30. The ultimate cause of the Civil War was the bombardment of Fort Sumter. A. only B final C true D special31. No hero of ancient or modern days can surpass the Indians with their lofty contempt of death and the fortitu

17、de with which they sustain its cruelest affliction. A regard B courage C loss D track32. The service economy doesnt suggest that we convert our factories into laundries to survive. A imply B persuade C hurl D transform33. It was rather strange how the habits of his youth clung to him still. He was 7

18、2. A stuck to B turned C led to D gave way to34. He has a touch of eccentricity in his composition. A. essay B writing C character D manner35. Jim was a stout old gentleman, with a weather-beaten countenance. A body B skin C shoulder D passionate interestPart3 error correction36. Not much people rea

19、lize that apples have been cultivated for over 3,000 years. A Not many B Not enough C Without many D No many37. The eastern bluebird is considered the most attractive bird native of North America by many bird-watchers. A native B native with C native by D native to38. All living creatures pass on in

20、herited traits from one generation to other. A the other B another C the other D other one39. Furniture makers use glue to hold joints together and sometimes to reinforce it. A its B fast C hard D them40. The hard, out surface of the tooth is called enamel. A outside B appearance C outer D hiding41.

21、 The earliest form of artificial lighting was fire, which also provided warm and protection. A hot B sunshine C warmth D safe42. All mammals have hair, but not always evident. A but it is not B but it is C but they are not D but they are43. A professor of economic and history at Atlanta University,

22、W.E.B. Du Bois, promoted full racial equality. A economy B economics C economical D economic44. Machines that use hydraulic pressure including elevators, dentist chairs, and automobile brakes. A exclude B excluding C include D are included 45. The first recorded use of nature gas to light street lam

23、ps it was in the town of Frederick, New York, in 1825. A was B is C it is D were46. Although the social sciences different a great deal from one another, they share a common interest in human relationship. A move B differ C change D varies47. Unlike competitive running, race walkers must always keep

24、 some portion of their feet in contact of the ground. A run B runner C runners D running race48. A promising note is a written agreement to pay a certain sum of money at some time future. A time futures B futures C futures time D future time49. New York City surpassed the other Atlantic seaports in

25、partly because it developed the best transportation links with the interior of the country. A part B partial C partner D parting50. All root vegetables grow underground, and not all vegetables that grow underground are roots. A but B or C as D thusSection2: reading comprehension(1)Phyllis Wheatley i

26、s regarded as Americas first black poet. She was born in Senegal, Africa, about 1753 and brought to America abroad a slave ship at about the age of seven. John and Susannah Wheatley bought her for three pounds at a slave auction in Boston in 1761 to be a personal servant of Mrs. Wheatley. The family

27、 had three other slaves, and all were treated with respect. Phyllis was soon accepted as one of the family, which included being raised and educated with the Wheatleys twin 15- year-old children, Mary and Nathaniel. At that time, most females, even from better families, could not read and write, but

28、 Mary was probably one of the best educated young women in Boston. Mary wanted to become a teacher, and in fact, it was Mary who decided to take charge of Phylliss education. Phyllis soon displayed her remarkable talents. At the age of twelve she was reading the Greek and Latin classics and passages

29、 from the Bible. And eventually, Mrs. Wheatley decided Phyllis should become a Christian.At the age of thirteen Phyllis wrote her first poem. She became a Boston sensation after she wrote a poem on the death of the evangelical preacher George Whitfield in 1770. It became common practice in Boston to

30、 have “Mrs. Wheatleys Phyllis” read poetry in polite society. Mary married in 1771, and Phyllis later moved to the country because of poor health, as a teacher and caretaker to a farmers three children. Mary had tried to interest publishers in Phylliss poems but once they heard she was a Negro they

31、werent interested.Then in 1773 Phyllis went with Nathaniel, who was now a businessman, to London. It was thought that a sea voyage might improve her health. Thirty-nine of her poems were published in London as Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral. It was the first book published by a black

32、 American. In 1775 Phyllis wrote a poem extolling the accomplishments of George Washington and sent it to him. He responded by praising her talents and inviting her to visit his headquarters. After both of her benefactors died in 1777, and Mary died in1778, Phyllis was freed as a slave. She married

33、in 1778, moved away from Boston, and had three children. But after the unhappy marriage, she moved back to Boston, and died in poverty at the age of thirty.51. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Slavery and the treatment of the black people in America. B. The Wheatley family, including their s

34、laves. C. The life of Americas first black poet. D. The achievements of Phyllis Wheatley.52. The underlined word “respect” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_. A. consideration B. disregard C. punishment D behavior53. According to the passage, how many slaves did the Wheatleys have? A. One B. T

35、wo C. Three D. Four54. According to the passage, an unusual feature of Mary was that she_. A. was not much older than Phyllis B. wanted to become a teacher C. was comparatively well educated D. decided to take charge of Phylliss education55. The underlined word “eventually” in Paragraph 1 is closest

36、 in meaning to_. A. ultimately B. slowly C. reluctantly D. gradually56. Which of the following is NOT true about Phyllis in the early 1770s? A. She wrote her first poem when in her teens. B. She married in 1771. C. She became a teacher. D. She was be able to get her poems published.57. The underline

37、d word “they” in Paragraph 2 refers to_. A publishers B poems C children D black people58. It can be inferred that Phylliss trip to England with Nathaniel in 1773_. A. did not improve her health B. was for business reasons C. led to books of her poems being available in America D. led to the publica

38、tion of her poems because the English were more interested in religious and moral subjects59. The word “extolling” is closest in meaning to_ A. She would have been more recognized as a poet if she had not been black. B. She would have written poetry if she had stayed in Africa. C. She went unrecogni

39、zed as a poet during her lifetime. D. She only wrote religious poetry. (2) About fifty years ago, plant physiologists set out to grow roots by themselves in solutions in laboratory flasks. The scientists found that the nutrition of isolated roots was quite simple. They required sugar and the usual m

40、inerals and vitamins. However, they did not require organic nitrogen compounds. These roots got along fine on mineral inorganic nitrogen. Roots are capable of making their own proteins and other organic compounds. These activities by roots require energy, of course. The process of respiration uses s

41、ugar to make the high energy compound ATP, which drives the biochemical reactions. Respiration also require oxygen. Highly active roots require a good deal of oxygen.The study of isolated roots has provided an understanding of the relationship between shoots and roots in intact plants. The leaves of

42、 the shoots provide the roots with sugar and vitamins, and the roots provide the shoots with water and minerals. In addition, roots can provide the shoots with organic nitrogen compounds. This comes in handy for the growth of buds in the early spring when leaves are not yet functioning. Once leaves

43、begin photosynthesizing, they produce protein, but only mature leaves can “export” protein to the rest of the plant in the form of amino acids.61. What is the main topic of the passage? A. The relationship between a plants roots and its shoots. B. What can be learned by growing roots in isolation. C

44、. How plants can be grown without roots. D. What elements are necessary for the growth of plants.62. The underlined word “themselves” in Paragraph 1 refers to_. A. plant physiologists B. solutions C. laboratory flasks D. roots63. The scientists found what the isolated roots need is_. A. quite natura

45、l B. sugar, minerals and vitamins C. some rare vitamins D. organic nitrogen compounds64. Roots have the ability to_. A. make proteins B. obtain fresh air C. produce inorganic nitrogen D. carry out activities without energy65. According to the passage, what is ATP? A. A biochemical process B. The tip

46、 of a root C. A chemical compound D. A type of plant cell66. The underlined word “intact” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_. A. mature B. wild C. whole D. tiny67. The use of the phrase “comes in handy” underlined in Paragraph 2 indicates that the process is_. A. unavoidable B. predictable C.

47、necessary D. successful68. It can be inferred from the passage that, in the early spring, the buds of plants_. A. “export” protein in the form of amino acids B. do not require water C. have begun photosynthesizing D. obtain organic compounds from the root69. Which of the following best describes the

48、 organization of the passage? A. The results of two experiments are compared. B. A generalization is made, and several examples of it are given. C. The findings of an experiment are explained. D. A hypothesis is presented, and several means of proving it are suggested.70. Where is this passage likel

49、y to be found? A. A newsletter. B. A magazine C. A storybook D. A novel(3)Natural flavorings and fragrances are often costly and limited in supply. For example, the vital ingredient in a rose fragrance is extracted from natural rose oil at a cost of thousands of dollars a pound; an identical synthet

50、ic substance can be made for 1% of this cost. Since the early twentieth century, success in reproducing these substances has created a new industry that today produces hundreds of artificial flavors and fragrances.Some natural fragrances are easily synthesized; these include vanillin, the aromatic i

51、ngredient in vanilla, and benzaldehyde, the aromatic ingredient in wild cherries. Other fragrances, however, have dozens, even hundreds of components. Only recently has it been possible to separate and identify these ingredients by the use of gas chromatography and spectroscopy. Once the chemical id

52、entity is known, it is often possible to synthesize them. Nevertheless, some complex substances such as the aroma of fresh coffee, have still not been duplicated satisfactorily.Many of the chemical compounds making up these synthetics are identical to those found in nature, and are as harmless or ha

53、rmful as the natural substances. New products must be tested for safety, and when used in food, must be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The availability of synthetic flavors and fragrances has made possible a large variety of products, from inexpensive beverages to perfumed soap to

54、 used cars with applied “new car odor”.71. From the passage we can learn that_. A. natural flavorings and fragrances are not quite dear B. the limitation of natural flavorings and fragrances is clear C. the supply of natural flavorings and fragrances is adequate to meet the demand D. the cost of pro

55、ducing natural flavorings and fragrances is high72. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A. Natural rose fragrance is 100 times more expensive to produce than artificial rose fragrance. B. The most important ingredient in a rose fragrance is obtained from natural rose oil at a lo

56、w cost. C. A different synthetic substance can be made for 1% of the cost. D. Natural rose oil costs the same as its fragrances.73. The industry of producing hundreds of artificial flavors and fragrances probably appeared in_. A. B. 1953 C.1909 D.181074. According to the passage, all the following a

57、re easier to synthesize EXCEPT_. A. aromatic ingredient in vanilla B. vanilla C. aromatic ingredient in wild cherry D. the flavor of flesh coffee75. The underlined word “duplicated” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_. A. make double B. make a copy of C. produce something equal to D. take from76. Why does the author mention fresh coffee in Paragraph