中级口译考试笔试中,听力内容占整张试卷总分的三分之一以上,比重不小。英语听力强弱,还直接影响考生能否顺利通过口试。设若英语听力不强,遑论口译?任何考生,假如他真的想通过考试来提高自己的英语水平的话,可不敢忽视操练英语听力。
本书对历年中级口译考试笔试中出现的听力题,按题型分别作了较为详尽的分析介绍,并提出答题建议。书中提供的6套模拟试题,其内容和形式与试卷中出现的完全一致,难度亦相仿,可供备考时使用。

Unit One
Section A The Core Text: A Campaign Speech
Section B Sample Dialogues
1. Making Serious Attempt in Oral English
2. Preparing a Speech
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion
1. Having an Orderly Framework for Your Speech
2. The Virtue of Communication Skills
3. What Teacher Should Know and Be Able to Do
Section D Oral Exercises
Unit Two
Section A The Core Text: Truth About College Life
Section B Sample Dialogues
1. A University Degree
2. Busy School Life
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion
1. On-campus Living vs Off-campus Living
2. Getting Along with Your Roommates
3. Managing Your Stress
Section D Oral Exercises
Unit Three
Section A The Core Text: Five Minds for Future Students
Section B Sample Dialogues
1. The Secret of Creativity
2. Innovation as a Survival Tactic
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion
1. Cultivating Creative Thinking
2. Seven Skills for Qualified Personnel
3. Learning to Educate Yourself
Section D Oral Exercises
Unit Four
Section A The Core Text: Tradition in Change for Chinese Lunar New Year
Section B Sample Dialogues
1. The Spring Festival Is Just Round the Corner
2. Christmas Is Coming
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion
1. Why Are Some Young Chinese Interested in Foreign Festivals?
2. Do Foreigners View Our New Year as We View Their Christmas?
3. Chinese New Year
Section D Oral Exercises
Unit Five
Section A The Core Text. Significance of the Tourism Industry in the 21st Century
Section B Sample Dialogues
1. Hotel Check-in
2. Talking About Sightseeing in London
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion
1. Top Attractions in Beijing
2. Tourist Attractions in Shanghai
3. Advantages and Disadvantages of Tourism
Section D Oral Exercises
Unit Six
Section A The Core Text: Dealing with Life in New Culture
Section B Sample Dialogues
1. The Multicultural Society
2. Life in China
Section C Passages for Reading and Group Discussion
1. Seven Characteristics of Culture
2. The Number "Nine" in Chinese Oaltural Context
3. Benefits of Overseas Study
Section D Oral Exercises
Unit Seven
Unit Eight
Unit Nine
Unit Ten
Unit Eleven
Unit Twelve
Unit Thirteen
Unit Fourteen
Unit Fifteen
Unit Sixteen