Part B
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear 2 passages in Chinese. After you have each sentence or paragraph, interpret it into English. Start interpreting at the signal…and stop it at the signal…You may take notes while you are listening. Remember you will hear the passages only once. Now, let us begin Part B with the first passage.
Passage 1
女士们，先生们，今天我很高兴代表中国政府在此向大会陈述中国在儿童保护以及相关国际合作的一些举措。//
中国政府在有效地做好国内儿童保护和发展工作的同时，还积极参与全球性和区域性的国际合作与交流。//
多年来，中国与联合国儿童基金会、联合国科教组织和世界卫生组织在有关儿童保护领域进行了合作交流，成绩显著。//
中国政府将继续把儿童教育置于整个教育事业发展的优先地位，使中国的儿童教育事业快速发展，接近发达水平。
(参考答案)
Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the Chinese government, today I am very glad to be here to address the conference on some of the practice of the Chinese government ini the protection of children and related international cooperation.//
While devoting themselves to children’s protection and development in an effective manner, the Chinese Government has taken an active part in global and regional international cooperation and exchanges.//
For years, China has achieved great success through cooperation and exchange with the UN Children’s Fund, the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) and the World Health Organization(WHO) in its work to protect children.//
The Chinese Government will further give priority to children’s education in the promotion of education in general to ensure a fast development of children’s education in China, thus making it close to the standard of developed countries / so as to catch up with those of developed countries.
Passage 2:
近20年来，中国是上经济增长最快的国家之一，上海更是中国经济发展最引人注目的城市之一，令世界为之震惊。//
上海特殊的历史地位和其强劲发展的经济实力，特别是浦东新区近年来的迅速崛起，大大增强了上海的竞争实力。//
上海正以它独特的海派文化和竞争优势吸引着众多国内外人才来此大展宏图，为上海做出他们的贡献。//
相信在我们的共同努力下，上海这座国际大都市必定能在不久的将来发展成为国际金融贸易和航运中心。
(参考答案)
In the last 20 years, China has remained / been one of the fastest growing economies in the world. (Meanwhile,) Shanghai is know as the most attractive cities in China’s economic development. This has amazed the whole world.//
The distinct historical position of Shanghai, its economic strength of vigorous development and particularly the rapid rise of Pudong New Area have added a lot to the competitiveness of Shanghai.//
Shanghai, with its unique local cultures and competitive strength, is now attracting a growing number of talents from all walks of life at home and broad to fulfill their ambitions here, thus making their due contributions to the city in return.//
It is expected that with our joint efforts, Shanghai, as an (international) cosmopolis is bound / sure to become / develop into an international financial, trade and shipping center in the near future.
