口译三级综合能力模拟试卷42
听力判断
1.Whenever you’re struggling to finish up a task at work, listen to some classical music.(A)
A. 正确
B. 错误
C.
解析:文章开篇就说,如果你正为完成某项工作而挣扎,throwing on some Bach or Beethoven也许值得一试。我们知道,巴赫和贝多芬都是著名的古典音乐家,这里是以音乐家的名字指代音乐。即便不知道throw on的用法,根据上下文也不难推测,这里是“听听古典音乐”的意思,故True。
2.Half of the British workforce regularly listen to music on the job.(A)
A. 正确
B. 错误
C.
解析:文章第二段谈到:An initial survey of 2,000 UK employees revealed that half regularly listen to music on the job.也就是说,在最初受访的2000名英国雇员当中,有一半人经常在工作时听音乐,故True。
3.Listening to classical music at work can improve productivity.(A)
A. 正确
B. 错误
C.
解析:文章第一段说,本次实验的主要结论是,听古典音乐可以使工作效率提高15%,故True。
4.All the employees’ bosses encourage the practice.(B)
A. 正确
B. 错误
C.
解析:文章里说:Some of those employees’ bosses reportedly encourage the practice,but others are strictly against it,believing it hurts work performance.也就是说,有些老板支持,有些老板反对。反对的人认为,听音乐影响业绩,故False。
5.Music affects mood, mental performance and physical performance.(A)
A. 正确
B. 错误
C.
解析:无论文章里的内容还是常识都告诉我们,音乐会影响人的情绪和身体,故True。
6.The function of \\(A)
A. 正确
B. 错误
C.
解析:文章里说:The music can function as a sort of “white noise”。canceling out potentially distracting ambient noise.也就是说,这种音乐相当于“白噪声”,可以抵消环境噪声,故True。
7.Background music hurts or hinders workplace efficiency.(B)
A. 正确
B. 错误
C.
解析:文章里说,由于老板们在听音乐是否能提高业绩这个问题上意见不一,所以,有关人士就着手研究,看看听音乐是否真的会降低工作效率。此外,文章的其他地方都在肯定听音乐对业绩的正面影响,故False。
8.All kinds of music help improve productivity.(B)
A. 正确
B. 错误
C.
解析:文章一开始提到“听听巴赫或贝多芬”。我们知道,他们两人的音乐都是古典音乐。再者,文章的其他部分也提到:Many people find that listening to certain types of instrumental music can help them with their productivity levels.也就是说,很多人发现,听某种类型的器乐能提高工作效率。此外,常识也告诉我们,不是所有的音乐都能提高工作效率,故False。
9.Calm music can reduce stress.(A)
A. 正确
B. 错误
C.
解析:舒缓的音乐能否缓解压力?原文说:Provided the music has a calm,regular beat.it can actually help us to stay calm,reducing our stress,slowing our heart-rate,and moderating our pulse…This makes it easier for us to focus on the task at hand…也就是说,舒缓的音乐可以帮助我们保持冷静,减轻压力,降低心率,调节脉搏,使我们更容易专注于手头的工作,故True。
10.It can be very difficult to think clearly if people enter into \\(A)
A. 正确
B. 错误
C.
解析:原文说:This makes it easier for us to focus on the task at hand rather than entering into “flight or fight” mode,in which it can be very difficult to think clearly because of our elevated levels of adrenaline and cortisol.也就是说,音乐可以让我们更容易专注于手头的工作,而不是进入“逃跑还是战斗(进或退)”模式。一旦进入这种模式,肾上腺素和皮质醇水平升高,人们很难进行清晰的思考,故True。
听力短文选择
11.Which of the following is true?(D)
A. To go vegan is good.
B. To go vegan is a healthy habit.
C. To go vegan does more good to the environment.
D. To go vegan is not more environmentally friendly.
解析:科学家认为,人类离不开肉食,而吃素对于环保的贡献并不像人们想象的那么大,因此,答案是D。
12.What do we know about livestock production?(A)
A. The costs of livestock production are receiving far more attention.
B. The benefits of livestock production are receiving far more attention.
C. Both the costs and the benefits of livestock production are receiving public attention.
D. The costs of livestock production outweigh
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