2016年翻译考试三级口译辅导训练题(4)

　　Question No. 11. When did the woman become a barrister?

　　11. (A) When she was 50.

　　(B) Less than 20 years ago.

　　(C) A little more than 20 years ago.

　　(D) Around 30 years ago.

　　(Woman) When I was called to the Bar, 20 odd years ago.

　　Bar：律师界

　　It was really quite unusual. Er, these days, I think about half of the people who are qualifying are women but, erm, because there's a high drop-out rate of women they either find it more difficult to get places in Chambers, or they get married, they have children, they can't practise full-time…

　　Question No. 12. Which of the following is NOT cited as a reason for the high dropout rate of women barristers?

　　12. (A) They find it difficult to get jobs in law.

　　(B) They can’t practice full time.

　　(C) They get married and have children.

　　(D) They find the pay is not competitive.

　　Question No. 13. What does the woman enjoy about her work?

　　13. (A) She feels that she is helping people solve problems.

　　(B) She is completely free to schedule her own time.

　　(C) She is amply rewarded through hard work.

　　(D) She thinks that her career wins her high respect.

　　Question No. 14. What does the woman NOT enjoy about her work?

　　14. (A) Family cases are often reserved for female barristers.

　　(B) Male and female barristers are not treated equally.

　　(C) Barristers have to wear wigs and gowns but solicitors are not allowed to.

　　(D) The job is very demanding on her time.

　　关键词：Bar exam 律师资格考试

　　Question No. 15. Which of the following statements is true, according to the woman?

　　15. (A) The female judges are tougher on women than male judges.

　　(B) The male judges are not so sympathetic to women as female judges.

　　(C) Clients are sometimes trained as to how to behave towards female barristers.

　　(D) Male and female barristers retire at approximately the same age.

　　Key：B D B C B