CATTI杯翻譯大賽（初賽）英語樣題
滿分100分
第1~20題為單項選擇題。請從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出一個正確答案。
1. Which of the following statements about who is responsible for any error that might occur in the process of translation or interpreting is wrong?
A. Translators must take all errors seriously no matter whether they occur in the source language or in the target language and correct them promptly.
B. Once an interpreter finds that the speaker has made an obvious factual or logical mistake, he/she should correct it in his/her interpretation in a timely manner.
C. When someone points out a mistake in the interpretation, the interpreter should immediately admit and correct it.
D. If your translation needs to be revised by others, the quality of the translation remains your responsibility, including the errors that have occurred in the revised part.
2. Avery had established himself as a/an __________ microbiologist, but had never imagined venturing into the new world of genes and chromosomes.
A. efficient
B. competent
C. patient
D. innocent
3. It is imperative that the government _______ more investment into the autonomous driving industry.
A. attracts B. shall attract C. attract D. attracted
4. We have maintained consultation with the ASEAN（東盟）on the formulation of codes of conduct in the South China Sea area.
A. 制定中國南海地區(qū)行為準則 B. 擬定中國南海地區(qū)行動準則
C. 簽訂中國南海地區(qū)行動準則 D. 形成中國南海地區(qū)行為準則
5. 中國航空航天技術(shù)比較先進，是成功把人類送上太空的國家之一。
A. aerospace technology
B. airplane technology
C. space-shuttle technology
D. flight technology
6~20題略
第21~35題為完形填空題。閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
Some parents are concerned ________ (21) that their kids spend a lot of time looking at screens. They’re hearing a message that the usage of social media and digital technology is ________ (22) serious and harmful problems, like depression and other related behaviors. But a new study argues against the ________ (23) that parents may feel.
Odgers and her colleagues, professors of Psychological Science at the University of California Irvine, ________ (24) at the screen-related behavior of 400 public-school students at the age of 10 to 14 in North Carolina. The researchers found that, ________ (25) not counting time doing schoolwork on screens, the kids spent between almost five hours to seven hours per day on their devices, ________ (26) the older kids online the most. But, overall, ________ (27) the professors found is that there is no connection between the ________ (28) of time that young people spend online using digital technologies and the mental health ________ (29), such as depression, anxiety and so on.
When they did find associations, it was ________ (30) quite surprising. They found that young people who sent ________ (31) text messages actually reported with better mental health. ________ (32) this was a small association, it reflects what other people have found: that people who ________ (33) very connected off-line, using technology in the positive ways to stay connected often, are more connected online as well and experiencing better mental health.
The new ________ (34) is in the Journal of Clinical Psychological Science. “We hope that more parents will hear this message. Relax and spend kind of less time worrying about smartphones and more time just talking to the kids.” ________ (35) Odgers.
21. A. to B. about C. by D. of
22. A. leading B. causing C. working D. winning
23. A. anxiety B. extensity C. expectation D. anticipation
24. A. being looked B. looks C. looking D. looked
25. A. if B. for C. even D. only
26. A. while B. with C. when D. whereas
27. A. that B. why C. what D. which
28. A. volume B. number C. quantity D. amount
29. A. symptoms B. systems C. symbols D. symphonies
30. A. eventually B. eventual C. actually D. actual
31. A. many B. more C. few D. less
32. A. Even though B. And also C. Moreover D. Regardless of
33. A. were B. was C. is D. are
34. A. found B. find C. studying D. study
35. A. said B. says C. say D. saying
第36~50題為閱讀理解題。閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
第36~40題閱讀篇章及題目如下：
While browsing for digital presents is something we “often don’t consider” because of “the tradition of having something physically wrapped up,” professor in consumer behaviour from Queensland University of Technology, Gary Mortimer, says the pool of virtual gifting options has dramatically deepened.
“Being able to sit quietly one evening and go through a whole range of virtual gifts and experiences for loved ones certainly mitigates the stress of having to battle busy shopping centres,” he says.
There’s an app store pre-installed on most smartphones, and while most people use the store to download purchases on their own devices, you can also buy an app as a gift for someone else through them. Here’s how.
On an Apple iOS device, start by browsing the store for the app you’d like to gift. Once you’ve found what you want, tap the app to arrive at its detail page. Tap the action button, and scroll through the pop-up menu until you see the “Gift App” option, then select it. From there, follow the directions to send the app as a gift, which will involve entering the contact details and a message for your recipient, setting a delivery date, and choosing a visual theme for your gift presentation.
If you’re an Android user, Google Play doesn’t offer the same gifting service. But don’t worry, there is a workaround. Google Play allows you gift credit for an app, rather than gifting an individual app alone.
36. What is Gary Mortimer’s opinion on virtual gift?
A. It’s uncommon for people to select a digital gift for friends.
B. Most people do not prefer gifts that can be wrapped up physically.
C. People have increasingly more choices for virtual gifts.
D. A deep pool of virtual gifts makes it hard to select.
37. The underlined word “mitigate” (paragraph 2) means __________.
A. make sth. less serious
B. make sth. more serious
C. make sth. similar
D. make sth. different
38. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. How to use an APPLE phone.
B. How to use the iOS system.
C. How to download purchases.
D. How to purchase an app as a present.
39. The “Gift App” includes the following directions EXCEPT__________.
A. filling in the contact information
B. sending an e-mail to your recipient
C. selecting the date when to deliver the gift
D. deciding which visual theme you want to present to your recipient
40. What does the author probably mean by saying “there is a workaround”?
A. There is a lot of work to do for an Android user to use Google Play.
B. An Android user can still get a gifting service from Google Play by sending a gift app.
C. An Android user can send virtual gift through Google Play by sending credit for an app.
D. An Android user should work around to get a gift app.
第41~50題閱讀篇章及題目略。
