上海市中级口译笔试试题与详细答案解析(2007年(7)

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however, are not so sure. When rumors flew that campus cops were using the student social network to infringe their right to party, GWU students decided to exact revenge. In a carefully executed plan, students filled with chatter about a raging party they were throwing, hoping the police would be watching. They were not disappointed. When the officers arrived, they found shots glasses brimming with chocolate cake, Beirut cups filled with frosting, and partygoers loaded up on sugar rather than alcohol.

While the GWU police deny using the Internet to find the party, the students felt vindicated. 'Cake Party' attendee Kyle Stoneman comments: "From a larger standpoint, there's nothing immoral or illegal about the police using . I guess they'll play their game, we'll play ours, and we'll see who wins."

For college police forces, however, the issue is about more than winning. Instead, they try to find that delicate balance between upholding the law (read: preventing underage drinking) and maintaining good relations with the students (read: turning a blind eye). "It's a never-ending

struggle," says Fisher College Chief of Campus Police John McLaughlin. "Like any other college and university, we want this to be as open of a relationship as possible. We don't want to be too obtrusive and we also don't want to be too strict. It requires real diligence."

1. Which of the following best describes ?

(A) It is a popular website with the students.

(B) It is crime-fighting tool invented by the police.

(C) It is an electronic book of strict campus regulations.

(D) It is a virtual party held on the Internet.

2. What is the traditional way for the campus police to ensure security on Saturdays?

(A) To patrol the campus regularly.

(B) To check the students' website.

(C) To monitor noises on the campus.

(D) To warn the students in advance.

3. What does the author try to show with the "Cake Party" incident?

(A) It was wrong of the police to interfere in the party.

(B) The police were definitely looking at the website.

(C) The students tried to protect their own right.

(D) Parties like this one were dangerous.

4. What do students like Kyle Stoneman think of the police using ?

(A) It is immoral.

(B) It is illegal.

(C) It is helpful.

(D) It is understandable.

5. Which of the following is the major concern of the police?