高级口译2007年3月真题(附加答案)概要1.docVIP

Exercise1(07’3) Listening Part: 【Spot Dictation】 Most unassertive people are not confident and take no for an answer much too easily. There is a growing awareness in our society that this tendency ___________________ (1) the rights of large numbers of people. For example, in recent years there has been an upsurge in ___________________ (2) and pressure groups. This is a ___________________ (3) as there will always be a need for such organizations to ___________________ (4) individuals and minorities in a competitive society. The danger is that we ___________________ (5) for our rights and lose the art of asserting ourselves. It is better for ___________________ (6) with other people if you can learn ___________________ (7) for yourself. Now, we have to learn to ignore some of the ___________________ (8) that may be ringing in our unconscious minds, such as: If you ask once more, Ill flatten you, and ___________________ (9). The main technique that we use in ___________________ (10) to practice the art of persistence is called Broken Record. ___________________ (11) we hear one sentence over and over again until we reach screaming pitch and ___________________ (12). Broken Record is the skill of being able to repeat over and over again, ___________________ (13), what it is you want or need, until the other person gives in or ___________________(14). Now, this technique is extremely useful for dealing with situations where your rights are clearly___________________ (15), or coping with situations where you are likely to be diverted by clever, ___________________ (16). The beauty of using Broken Record is that you___________________ (17) because you know exactly what you are going to say, however___________________ (18) the other person tries to be. As with most assertive techniques, it must be used appropriately. It is ___________________ (19) and is not designed to foster deep, interesting conversations and friendships with people! It is primarily of use in situat