下面你将听到的是一段有关APEC组织的对话。 A:您作为美国政府的一名重要官员,专门从事亚洲的贸易与其他事务的工作,也曾担任过美国驻香港的资金交易所主任,因此有着非常丰富的亚洲经验。我们的许多读者对APEC组织的性质和目标不甚了解,您能否谈谈该组织到底是什么样的组织,它的目标以及存在的理由? B:APEC is a collection of 21 economies of the Asia-Pacific who come together to open up trade and investment and pursue economic reform. We have a series of meetings every year, including a Leader’s Meeting. The organization can really take on any topic the leaden want. Responding to their direction, we try to create a momentum for reform as well as deliver real benefits in terms of lower tariffs, smoother trade, more open and stable economies, better social safety nets, and a cleaner environment. A:八月份APEC组织在新西兰举行了最近的年度“部长级会议”和“领导人会议”。请问这次会议所取得的主要成就有哪些? B:The Leader’s Meeting in Auckland created a policy momentum for further reform, to match the economic momentum that is now being seen in the region. All the leaders pledged that there would be no complacency in their reform efforts. They also specified common goals for a new round of world trade talks, including specifics like ending agricultural export subsidies and moving forward rapidly on tariff liberalization for key sectors. Finally, under the theme of strengthening markets, they directed officials and Ministers to carry out specific work this year, such as to improve markets for natural gas, lay the foundation for electronic commerce, expand air services and open up other areas.
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Part Ⅱ (英汉交替传译)(约300字词的英语讲话一篇;时间10(分钟)
The word SOHO stands for “Small Office, Home Office”. To enter into the SOHO life, all you need to have is just a computer, a desk and a chair. Find a remote, good working environment that you can separate yourself and distinguish between your work time and your personal time. Write down all the resources you have, and then match them to your business ideas. Over 60% of the work opportunities and income generated in the USA comes from small and medium sized businesses. Anyone who really sets their mind to it and is willing to learn, take a few calculated risks, and stick to it can succeed in owning their own small company. Needless to say, SOHO lifestyle promises great rewards and joy. First of all, you don’t need to follow the strict schedules of office life, struggling out of bed and rushing to your workplace with endless tasks to finish. In addition, you are able to control your own destiny and have immediate feedback for your decisions. Although some describe entrepreneurship as “Sheer Terror”, the exhilaration of finding success and knowing that you’ve created this small company and will reap what you plant is very rewarding. However, don’t expect every day owning your own small business to be a cakewalk. There will be great stress. You can never have a regular paycheck every month. Although you don’t need to worry about being late for work, you are under a constant pressure of earning your bread for tomorrow.