2014年6月六级翻译预测题
2014年6月英语六级翻译真题及译文（新东方版）
2014年6⽉英语六级翻译真题及译⽂（新东⽅版）2014年12⽉⼤学英语六级考试已结束，特邀新东⽅在线、北京新东⽅四、六级团队第⼀时间对下午的六级考试情况进⾏点评。
以下是四、六级团队卢根、宋健伟⽼师对英语六级翻译提供参考译⽂，供⼴⼤考⽣参考，祝预祝⼴⼤考⽣考试顺利。
原题⼀：⾃从1978年启动改⾰以来，中国已从计划经济转为以市场为基础的经济，经历了经济和社会的快速发展。
平均10%的GDP增长已使五亿多⼈脱贫。
联合国的“千年（millennium）发展⽬标”在中国均已达到或即将达到。
⽬前，中国的第⼗⼆个五年规划强调发展服务业和解决环境及社会不平衡的问题。
政府已设定⽬标减少污染，提⾼能源效率，改善得到教育和医保的机会，并扩⼤社会保障。
中国现在7%的经济年增长⽬标表明政府是在重视⽣活质量⽽不是增长速度。
参考译⽂：（新东⽅在线、北京新东⽅学校卢根⽼师）Since the reform in 1978, with the rapid development of economy and society, Chinese economy has transferred into market economy from command economy. The average 10% growth of GDP has lifted more than 500 million people out of poverty. The Millennium Goal of the U.N. has been fully or partially achieved throughout China. At present, the 12th Five-year Plan in China emphasizes the development of service industry and the solution of imbalance of environment and society. The government has set goals to reduce pollution, enhance energy efficiency, improve educational opportunities and medical insurance and expand social security. The 7% growth annual goal demonstrates that the government is concentrating on the quality of life rather than the speed of growth.原题⼆：中国将努⼒确保到2015年就业者接受过平均13.3年的教育。
2014年6月英语六级真题翻译
2014年6月英语六级真题翻译:卷2Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.最近，中国科学院（Chinese Academy of Sciences)出版了关于其最新科学发现与未来一年展望的年度系列报告。
系列报告包括三部分:科学发展报告、高技术发展报告、中国可持续发展战略报告。
第一部分报告包含中国科学家的最新发现，诸如新粒子研究与H7N9病毒研究的突破。
该报告还突出强调了未来几年需要关注的问题。
第二份报告公布了一些应用科学研究的热门领域，如3D打印和人造器官研究。
第三份报告呼吁加强顶层设计，以消除工业升级中的结构性障碍，并促进节能减排。
Recently Chinese Academy of Science published a series of annual reports about its latest scientific findings and the prospect of the next year. The reports consist of three parts: science development, high technologies development and the China sustainable development strategy report. The first part includes the latest findings of Chinese scientists, such as the research of new particles and the breakthrough in the study of H7N9 virus. Furthermore, it highlights some problems we need to focus in the next few years. The second one announces some heated fields in applied science, for instance, the 3-dimension print and the study of artificial human organs. The third one appeals to people to enhance the top design so as to get rid of the structural obstacles in industrial upgrading and to promote the energy-saving and emission-reduction.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay explaining why it is unwise to put all your eggs in one basket. You can give examples to illustrate your point. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.【写作提示】本文是一篇议论文，要求对“孤注一掷是不明智的”做出论述。
2014年6月六级翻译预测
【题目】泰山称东岳，以“五岳独尊”的盛名享誉古今。
按照“五行学说”，东方属木，主生发，有生命之源、万物之本的含义。
这就是古代帝王通常在自己登基或晚年时到泰山封禅祭拜的原因。
泰山拔地通天，气势磅礴，汉语又有“稳如泰山”、“重于泰山”之说。
1987年，联合国教科文组织将泰山列为世界自然与文化遗产。
【翻译词汇】泰山 Mount Tai 东岳 East Yue五岳独尊 the most important mountain of the Five Holy Mountains享誉 have a great reputation 五行学说 the theory of five elements 生发 liveliness 宣布 proclaim生命之源、万物之本 a place where nature regulated and adjusted its procedures 登基 be crowned 封禅祭拜 make pilgrimages to稳如泰山 as firm as Mount Tai 重于泰山 as weighty as Mount Tai【精彩译文】Mount Tai, called “East Yue”, has a great reputation for the most important mountain of the Five Holy Mountains. According to the theory of five elements, the East belongs to mu, which means liveliness. Therefore, the East is a place where nature regulated and adjusted its procedures. This explains why important emperors made pilgrimages mostly to Mount Tai when they were crowned or in their later years. It is a symbol of loftiness and might, hence, there are the Chinese idioms: “as firm as Mount Tai” and “as weighty as Mount Tai”. Mount Tai was proclaimed world natural and cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1987.【题目】长江是中国最长的河流，也是世界第三长河，仅次于非洲的尼罗河和拉丁美洲的亚马逊河。
2014年6月六级翻译预测题
一、红楼梦《红楼梦》由曹雪芹和高鹗所著。
小说以贾氏家族为故事核心，描述了贾家从一个富裕、有权有势的家族沦落为破落家庭的过程。
小说成功塑造了100多个经典人物，他们分属于清朝的不同阶层。
《红楼梦》对中国的封建社会有深刻的描绘,如果要了解中国人复杂的价值观,最好先能读懂《红楼梦》。
毛主席评价道：“《红楼梦》不仅是爱情故事，也是历史故事，因为它描述了封建时代的兴败。
”【精彩译文】A Dream of Red Mansions is attributed to Cao Xueqin and Gao-E. The author chose Jia Clan as the focus, depicting how an affluent and influential family with prestige lost its favor and descended to crash. In the novel, about 100 classic characters are successfully portrayed. These characters concern people of all ranks in the Qing Dynasty. A Dream of Red Mansions is a remarkable story about Chinese feudal society. To understand Chinese values in all its complexity, one can do no better than to read A Dream of Red Mansions. “It is not only a love story, but also a history story, because it describes the success and failure of the feudal period,” said Chairman Mao.二、京剧京剧被奉为中国的国粹，来源于18世纪晚期的安徽和湖北的当地剧种。
2014年6月六级翻译预测
中国文化类享誉国内外的东方的巴黎－－上海，倾尽力量承办了中国电影百年庆典艺术节，其大手笔、大投入、高规格操作的一系列精彩活动，为中国电影界营造了一个惊世骇俗、波澜壮阔的艺术天空，为中国广大电影观众精心调制了一系列精美的艺术大餐，并因其独特的动作方式和特有的魅力而使电影成为热点，为中国所有的品牌营运商打造了一个超级传播焦点平台。
Shanghai, the oriental Paris, being well-known at home and abroad, had spared no effort to hold the Art Festival and Centennial Ceremony of Chinese films. Through the series of splendid activities of huge greatness, big investment and high-leveled operation, it not only created a stunning and magnificent art sky, but also cooked a series of art dinners for the Chinese film audience elaborately. What’s more, it forged a super platform of disseminating focuses for all the brand operators in China, since it brought films to the spotlight with its unique operating method and peculiar charm.旗袍是一种近现代中国女子服装，它起源于满族（Manchu）服装，于民国时期（The period of the Republic of China）成为上海女校的制服，并因其代表新时代知识女性的形象而受到欢迎，由上海开始流行至全国。
2014年6月大学英语6级真题与答案详解汇总(共三套)完整版
2014年6月大学英语6级真题与答案详解汇总（共三套）完整版作文1：It is unwise to judge a person by appearance.不要以貌取人As a prevailing saying goes,“Don’t judge a person by appearance”. Undoubtedly, it reflects a current phenomenon that fewer individuals seem to attach due importance to the significance of intrinsic factors. However, from my own perspective, we should put more emphasis on the quality rather than appearance.Taking a look around, we can find examples too numerous to list. The best illustration might be some currently over-packaged products in the markets. To put it more exactly, we may easily notice that the delicate packaged products may turn out to be of inferior quality. Exactly, it is the intrinsic factors that enable us to make reasonable choices.In short, laying a solid foundation is crucial if we want to make achievements in our stu-dies or work, or indeed in any other aspects of our lives. And what we should bear in mind is that essence matters most instead of “the first sight”.六级作文第二篇题目：It is unwise to put all eggs in one basket.As a common saying goes，“It is unwise to put all eggs in one basket. ”Placing all eggs in one basket means focus all our attention on one thing and fix all our hope on one thing. However, It is wrong and reasonless.Why placing all eggs in one basket is wrong ? Placing all eggs in one basket tends to reduce the odds of success. By focusing on one thing , people will surely improve their efficiency and proficiency. However, they will also overlook other resources and possibilities，thus，the likelihood of success will be lower. Take Jack, one of my best friends, as a case in point: he started to hunt for jobs in his senior year. Compared with other students who chose different kinds of jobs, he aimed at state-owned firms alone. Unfortunately, getting a decent job in state-owned firms is really hard for him. At last, when others got a job, he was still on the way to his interviews. suppose he choose jobs in a wider range and “placeall eggs in different baskets”， he could have gotten a job much easier. Putting all eggs in one basket in unwise, a truth which is applicable to many situations.As a college student，we should endeavor to master more skills, accumulate different experience and make friends with diverse people.2014年6月英语六级作文题目：看到什么、听到什么就立刻得出结论是不明智的。
2014年6月14日英语六级预测卷
以下是<⽆忧考>四六级频道为⼤家整理的2013年6⽉15⽇⼤学英语六级预测卷，供⼤家学习参考！Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage. Guide Dogs For most dog owners, the expression "work like a dog" doesn't make much sense. But some dogs happily perform very demanding jobs for much of their life, putting in a full day's work just like the rest of us. Guide dogs, one of the most familiar sorts of working dog, provide an invaluable service to humans. Every day, they help their masters get from place to place more safely. What Guide Dogs Do Guide dogs help blind or visually impaired people get around in the world. In most countries, they are allowed to anyplace where the public is allowed, so they can help their handlers be in any place they might want to go to. To do this, a guide dog must know how to: Keep on a direct route, ignoring distractions such as smells, other animals and people Maintain a steady pace, to the left and just ahead of the handler Stop at all curbs until told to proceed Turn left and right, move forward and stop on command Recognize and avoid obstacles that the handler won't be able to fit through (narrow passages and low overheads) Stop at the bottom and top of stairs until told to proceed Bring the handler to elevator buttons Lie quietly when the handler is sitting down Help the handler to board and move around buses, subways and other forms of public Vehicles Obey a number of verbal commands Additionally, a guide dog must know to disobey any command that would put the handler in danger. This ability, called selective disobedience, is perhaps the most amazing thing about guide dogs that they can balance obedience with their own assessment of the situation. This capacity is extremely important at crosswalks, where the handler and dog must work very closely together to navigate the situation safely. Dogs cannot distinguish the color of traffic lights, so the handler must make the decision of when it is safe to proceed across the road. The handler listens to the flow of traffic to figure out when the light has changed and then gives the command "forward". If there is no danger, the dog proceeds across the road in a straight line. If there are cars approaching, the dog waits until the danger is gone and then follows the forward command. On the Job and After Hours Guide dogs enjoy their work immensely, and they get a lot of satisfaction from a job well done, but there is no room for typical dog fun during the work day. Games, treats and praise cannot distract the dog from helping its handler navigate the course. Even when the handler doesn't need assistance, a guide dog on the job is trained to ignore distractions and keep still. This is because a guide dog must be able to come to the handler's workplace or be in public places without creating a disturbance. When you see a guide dog on the job, it is extremely important that you recognize that it is at work. Petting or talking to the dog breaks its concentration, which impairs the handler's ability to get around in his or her surroundings. People are very impressed with guide dogs and so we have a natural inclination to praise them, but the best thing you can do to help a guide dog is to leave it alone so that it can pay attention to its surroundings and maintain its focus on its handler. Guiding is very complicated, and it requires a dog's undivided attention. When a guide dog gets home at the end of the day, however, it will play and soak up praise just like an ordinary pet. Guide dogs make the distinction between work and play based on their lead harness: When the harness is on, they must stay completely focused; when it comes off, it's play time. Guide dogs work very hard every day, but they lead extremely happy lives, full of lots of attention and stimulation. Dogs only end up working as guide dogs if they absolutely love the work. In fact, many handlers report that their dogs leap enthusiastically into the harness every morning! Training People often raise Golden Retrievers(猎⽝),German shepherds or Labradors(拉布拉多猎狗) as candidates of guide dogs. Once a dog is grown up, socialized and well trained, it goes to the guide dog school for evaluation. In some schools, if a dog is suited for training but not quite ready, it may go back to the puppy(幼⽝) raiser for a month or so to mature. If a dog is simply not suited for training, the school will work to place the dog in another line of work, such as tracking, or find it a permanent home, usually offering it to the puppy raiser first. At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, only the top 50 percent of the puppies will stay with the school. So the school places a little over 400 puppies with raisers each year, needing only 200 dogs for the training program. Of that 200,a small percentage will become breeding stock, for Guiding Eyes or another school, and the rest will be considered for the training program. Training is a rigorous process for both the instructors and the dogs, but it's also a lot of fun. To make sure the dogs are up to the challenge, most schools test them extensively before beginning the training. The tests are designed to assess the dogs' self-confidence level, since only extremely confident dogs will be able to deal with the pressure of guiding instruction. If a dog passes the tests, it begins the training program right away. Different schools have different programs, but typically, training will last four to five months. To make sure the dogs master all the complex guide skills, the instructors have to introduce them to each idea gradually. Once they have introduced what is expected of the dog, training is essentially a matter of rewarding correct performance and punishing incorrect performance. This works with dogs because they are pack animals and have a natural need to please an authority figure. The instructor, or later the handler, is simply stepping into the place of the alpha dog, the leader of the pack. Unlike ordinary obedience training, guide dog training does not use food as a reward for good performance. This is because a guide dog must be able to work around food without being distracted by it. Instead, instructors use praise or other reward systems to encourage correct performance. The standard means of correction is pulling on the dogs leash, so that it pulls a training collar, giving the dog a slight pinch(捏，掐).Using this basic reward/punishment system, instructors work through the necessary skills for guiding. Forming a Team The final stage of a guide dog's training is learning to work with its new master. Guide dog training schools work very hard to match handlers with guide dogs according to the compatibility of their personalities. A very energetic dog typically does well with a young handler, while an older handler may need an especially careful partner. Schools often have a special gathering to commemorate the time when a new class of guide dogsfinally meets their masters. Often, the dogs' puppy raiser attends and meets with the new master as well. This is perhaps the most emotional time in the entire training process. After this introduction, guide dog instructors typically spend a month helping the new team learn to work together. Many schools have dormitories for the handlers to stay in during this final stage of training. If the handler has never used a guide dog before, a lot of the instructors work at this point are actually people training, not dog training. The handler has to learn to read the dogs movements, so he or she knows when the dog is turning or when the dog is stopping for a crosswalk or stairs. Additionally, the handler has to learn all the commands the dog knows, and must get some practice walking with the dog. The dog has to make the transition from obeying the instructor to recognizing the handler as its new master. The handler and the dog spend a lot of this time just getting to know each other, so that they are comfortable enough to work as a team. By the time they graduate from the guide dog school, they can read each others every movement. 1. When a handler and a guide dog walk on the street________,- . A) the handler must walk straight B) the dog must try to walk straight C) both the handler and the dog should walk straight D) neither of them has to walk straight 2. Like other dogs, guide dogs any command from the handler. A) are supposed to ignore B) are not supposed to ignore C) are supposed to obey D) are not supposed to obey 3. Which of the following statements is not true? A) The handler and the dog must work very closely together. B) Dogs cannot distinguish the color of traffic lights. C) If there is any danger at crosswalks, a guide dog should notify the handler. D) If there is no danger, the dog proceeds across the road in a straight line. 4. In the work, guide dogs will enjoy . A) the fun common dogs have B) their work a lot C) the fun and praise common dogs have D) the satisfaction 5. When you see a guide dog work very well, the best thing you can do for it is to . A) praise it B) reward it C) leave it alone D) feed it 6. A guide dog tells the time of play apart from that of work by . A) the handler's command B) its lead harness C) the handler's whistle D) its instinct 7. When a puppy dog grows up, it is evaluated at the guide dog school to see . A) if it is suited for guiding B) if it is ready for guiding C) if it is suited for breeding D) if it is suited for training 8. Different from ordinary obedience training, guide dog training introduces praise or other reward systems instead of . 9. At the end of training, the guide dog school will make sure that the dogs work well with . 10. Before graduation, the handler and the guide dog should spend tim e l e a r n i n g t o r e a d / p >。
2014年6月翻译考试试卷答案
2014年6月翻译考试试题Part I ：Please translate the following sentences into Chinese with the designated translating methods. (10分，每题2分)1.Students are asked to remind themselves of the rules for the borrowingand return of books, and to bear in mind the needs of other students.Penalties for overdue books will in the future be strictly enforced.（主/被动语态转换）A:现要求学生谨记借书还书规则，并考虑其他学生的需要。
今后凡借书逾期不还者，必将严格按章处罚。
2. People who don’t receive or give themselves pats on the back are much less likely to give praise to others. （释义）不接受或不表扬自己的人也很少表扬别人3. A strange was shot and critically injured after stepping into a private property accidentally. The father of two was rushed to the hospital. （合并）一位有两个孩子的父亲在走进一个私有房产后被开枪击中，身受重伤，随即被送往医院4. In his essay “The Philosophy of Travel,” George Santayana writes that we sometimes need to escape into open solitudes①, into aimlessness, and into a moral holiday. （增补）乔治·桑塔亚那在他的文章《旅行哲学》中写道，有时候我们需要遁入开放的孤独，漫无目的，给道德放个假。
2014年6月四级英语真题阅读翻译(第二套)
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section AGlobal warming is a trend toward warmer conditions around the world. Part of the warming is natural; we have experienced a 20,000 -year -long warming as the last ice age ended and the ice 36away. However, we have already reached temperatures that are in 37with other minimum-ice periods, so continued warming is likely not natural. We are 38 to a predicted worldwide increase in temperatures 39 between 1℃and 6℃over the next 100 years. The warming will be more 40 in some areas, less in others, and some places may even cool off. Likewise, the 41 of this warming will be very different depending on where you are—coastal areas must worry about rising sea levels, while Siberia and northern Canada may become more habitable (宜居的) and 42 for humans than these areas are now.The fact remains, however, that it will likely get warmer, on 43, everywhere. Scientists are in general agreement that the warmer conditions we have been experiencing are at least in part the result of a human-induced global warming trend. Some scientists 44 that the changes we are seeing fall within the range of random (无规律的) variation—some years are cold, others warm, and we have just had an unremarkable string of warm years 45 —but that is becoming an increasingly rare interpretation in the face of continued and increasing warm conditions.Section BThe End of the Book?[A] Amazon, by far the largest bookseller in the country, reported on May 19 that it is now sellingmore books in its electronic Kindle format than in the old paper-and-ink format. That is remarkable, considering that the Kindle has only been around for four years. E-books now account for 14 percent of all book sales in the country and are increasing far faster than overall book sales. E-book sales are up 146 percent over last year, while hardback sales increased 6 percent and paperbacks decreased 8 percent.[B] Does this spell the doom of the physical book? Certainly not immediately, and perhaps not atall. What it does mean is that the book business will go through a transformation in the next decade or so more profound than any it has seen since Gutenberg introduced printing from moveable type in the 1450s.[C] Physical books will surely become much rarer in the marketplace. Mass market paperbacks,which have been declining for years anyway, will probably disappear, as will hardbacks for mysteries, thrillers, “romance fiction,” etc. Such books, which only rarely end up in permanentcollections, either private or public, willprobably only be available as e-books within a few years. Hardback and trade paperbacks for “serious” nonfiction and fiction will surely last longer. Perhaps it will become the mark of an author to reckon with that he or she is still published in hard copy.[D] As for children’s books, who knows? Children’s books are like dog food in that the purchasersare not the consumers, so the market (and the marketing) is inherently strange.[E] For clues to the book’s future, let’s look at some examples of technological change and seewhat happened to the old technology.[F] One technology replaces another only because the new technology is better, cheaper, or both.The greater the difference, the sooner and more thoroughly the new technology replaces the old. Printing with moveable type on paper dramatically reduced the cost of producing a book compared with the old-fashioned ones handwritten on vellum, which comes from sheepskin.ABible—to be sure, a long book—required vellum made from 300 sheepskins and countless man-hours of labor. Before printing arrived, a Bible cost more than a middle-class house.There were perhaps 50,000 books in all of Europe in 1450. By 1500 there were 10 million. [G] But while printing quickly caused the hand written book to die out, handwriting lingered on(继续存在) well into the 16th century. Very special books are still occasionally produced on vellum, but they are one-of-a-kind show pieces.[H]Sometimes a new techn ology doesn’t drive the old one out, but only parts of it while forcingthe rest to evolve. The movies were widely predicted to drive live theater out of the marketplace, but they didn’t, because theater turned out to have qualities movies could not reproduce. Equally, TV was supposed to replace movies but, again, did not.[I] Movies did, however, fatally impact so me parts of live theater. And while TV didn’t kill movies,it did kill second-rate pictures, shorts, and cartoons.[J] Nor did TV kill radio. Comedy and drama shows (“Jack Benny,” “Amos and Andy,” “The Shadow”) all migrated to television. But because you can’t drive a car and watch television at the same time,r ush hour became radio’s prime, while music, talk, and news radio greatly enlarged their audiences. Radio is today a very different business than in the late 1940s and a much larger one.[K] Sometimes old technology lingers for centuries because of its symbolic power. Mounted cavalry(骑兵)replaced the chariot(二轮战车) on the battlefield around 1000 BC. But chariots maintained their place in parades and triumphs right up until the end of the Roman Empire 1,500 years later. The sword hasn’t had a military function for a hundred years, but is still part of an officer’s full-dress uniform, precisely because a sword always symbolized “an officer and a gentleman.”[L] Sometimes new technology is a little cranky(不稳定的) at first. Television repairman was a common occupation in the 1950s, for instance. And so the old technology remains as a backup.Steamships captured the North Atlantic passenger business from sail in the 1840s because of its much greater speed. But steams hips didn’t lose their sails until the 1880s, because early marine engines had a nasty habit of breaking down. Until ships became large enough (and engines small enough) to mount two engines side by side, they needed to keep sails. (The high cost of steam and the lesser need for speed kept the majority of the world’s ocean freight moving by sail until the early years of the 20th century.)[M] Then there is the fireplace. Central heating was present in every upper-and middle-class homeby the second half of the 19th century. But functioning fireplaces remain to this day a powerful selling point in a house or apartment. I suspect the reason is a deep-rooted love of the fire. Fire was one of the earliest major technological advances for humankind, providing heat,protection, and cooked food(which is much easier to cat and digest). Human control of fire goes back far enough (over a million years) that evolution could have produced a genetic leaning towards fire as a central aspect of human life.[N]Books—especially books the average person could afford—haven’t been around long enough to produce evolutionary change in humans. But they have a powerful hold on many people nonetheless, a hold extending far beyond their literary content. At their best, they are works of art and there is a tactile（触觉的）pleasure inbooks necessarily lost in e-book versions. The ability to quickly thumb through pages is also lost. And a room with books in it induces, at least in some, a feeling not dissimilar to that of a fire in the fireplac e on a cold winter’s night. [O]For these reasons I think physical books will have a longer existence as a commercial product than some currently predict. Like swords, books have symbolic power. Like fireplaces, they induce a sense of comfort and warmth. And, perhaps, similar to sails, they make a useful back-up for when the lights go out.46. Authors still published in printed versions will be considered important ones.47. Some people are still in favor of printed books because of the sense of touch they can provide.48. The radio business has changed greatly and now attracts more listeners.49. Contrary to many people’s prediction of its death, the film industry survived.50. Remarkable changes have taken place in the book business.51. Old technology sometimes continues to exist because of its reliability.52. The increase of e-book sales will force the book business to make changes not seen for centuries.53. A new technology is unlikely to take the place of an old one without a clear advantage.54. Paperbacks of popular literature are more likely to be replaced by e-books.55. A house with a fireplace has a stronger appeal to buyers.Section CPassage OneQuestions 56 to 60are based on the following passage.The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn’t an either/or proposition(命题)，although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM（science, technology, engineering, maths）-related fields can make it seem that way.The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also asserts that the study of the humanities (人文学科)and social sciences must remain central components of America’s educational system at all levels. Bo th are critical to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative（创新的)leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.Parents and stud ents who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates’ job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, it’s natur al to lookfor what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem “Major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” o ften, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there’s little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to draw upon every available tool and insight—picked up from science, arts, and technology—to solve the problems of the future, and take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves, will be helpful to them and the United States.56. What does the latest congressional report suggest?A) STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.B) The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.C) The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students’ spiritual life.D) Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.57. What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A) Their interest in relevant subjects.B) The academic value of the courses.C) The quality of education to receive.D) Their chances of getting a good job.58. What does the author say about the so called soft subjects?A) The benefit students in their future life.B) They broaden students’ range of interests.C) They improve students’ communication skills.D) They are essential to students’ healthy growth.59. What kind of job applicants do employers look for?A) Those who have a strong sense of responsibility.B) Those who are good at solving practical problems.C) Those who are likely to become innovative leaders.D) Those who have received a well-rounded education.60. What advice does the author give to college students?A) Seize opportunities to tap their potential.B) Try to take a variety of practical courses.C) Prepare themselves for different job options.D) Adopt a flexible approach to solving problems.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Energy independence. It has a nice ring to it. Doesn’t it? If you think so, you’re not alone, because energy independence has been the dream of American president for decades, and never more so than in the past few years, when the most recent oil price shock has been partly responsible for kicking off the great recession.“Energy independence” and its rhetorical (修辞的) companion “energy security” are, however, slippery concepts that are rarely though through. What is it we want independence from, exactly?Most people would probably say that they want to be independent from imported oil. But there are reasons that we buy all that old from elsewhere.The first reason is that we need it to keep our economy running. Yes, there is a trickle（涓涓细流）of biofuel（生物燃料）available, and more may become available, but most biofuels cause economic waste and environmental destruction.Second, Americans have basically decided that they don’t really want to produce all their own oil. They value the environmental quality they preserve over their oil imports from abroad. Vast areas of the United States are off-limits to oil exploration and production in the name of environmental protection. To what extent are Americans really willing to endure the environmental impacts of domestic energy production in order to cut back imports?Third, there are benefits to trade. It allows for economic efficiency, and when we buy things from places that have lower production costs than we do, we benefit. And although y ou don’t read about this much, the United States is also a large exporter of oil products, selling about 2 million barrels of petroleum products per day to about 90 countries.There is no question that the United States imports a great deal of energy and, in fact, relies on that steady flow to maintain its economy. When that flow is interrupted, we feel the pain in short supplies and higher prices, At the same time, we derive massive economic benefits when we buy the most affordable energy on the world market and when we engage in energy trade around the world.61. What does the author say about energy independence for America?A) It sounds very attractive. C) It will bring oil prices down.B) It ensures national security. D) It has long been everyone’s dream.62. What does the author think of biofuels?A) They keep America’s economy running healthily.B) They prove to be a good alternative to petroleum.C) They do not provide a sustainable energy supply.D) They cause serious damage to the environment.63. Why does America rely heavily on oil imports?A) It wants to expand its storage of crude oil.B) Its own oil reserves are quickly running out.C) It wants to keep its own environment intact.D) Its own oil production falls short of demand.64. What does the author say about oil trade?A) It proves profitable to both sides. C) It makes for economic prosperity.B) It improves economic efficiency. D) It saves the cost of oil exploration.65. What is the author’s purpose in writing the p assage?A) To justify America’s dependence on oil imports.B) To arouse Americans’ awareness of the energy crisis.C) To stress the importance of energy conservation.D) To explain the increase of international oil trade.Part ⅣTranslation (30 minutes)为了促进教育公平，中国已投入360亿元，用于改善农村地区教育设施和中强中西部地区农村义务教育（compulsory education）。
2014年6月英语六级阅读理解预测题及答案1
According to the latest research in the' United States of America, men and women talk such different languages that it is like people from two different cultures trying to communicate. Professor Deborah Tannen of Georgetown University, has noticed the difference in the style of boy's and girl's conversations from an early age. She says that little girls' conversation is less definite than boys' and expresses more doubts. Little boys use conversation to establish status with their listeners.These differences continue into adult life, she says. In public conversations, men talk most and interrupt other speakers more. In private conversations, men and women speak in equal amounts！although they say things in a different style. Professor Tannen believes that, for woman, private talking is a way to establish and test intimacy. For men, private talking is a way to explore the power structure of a relationship.Teaching is one job where the differences between men's and women's ways of talking show. When a man teaches a woman, says Professor Tannen, he wants to show that he has more knowledge, and hence more power in conversation. When a woman teaches another woman, however, she is more likely to take a sharing approach and to encourage her student to join in. But Professor Tannen does not believe that women are naturally more helpful. She says women feel they achieve power by being able to help others. Although the research suggests men talk and interrupt people more than women, Professor Tannen says, women actually encourage this to happen because they believe it will lead to more intimacy and help to establish a relationship.Some scientists who are studying speech think that the brain is pre?programmed for language. As we are usually taught to speak by women, it seems likely that the brain must have a sexual bias(買・來) in its programming,otherwise male speech patterns would not arise at all.1. In the opinion of the writer, women encourage men to talk becauseA. it will lead to more intimacy and help to establish a relationshipB. it will help to establish status with their listenersC. it will help to express more clearlyD. it will help to communicate better2. There are_______in little girls' conversation than in boys'.A. fewer doubtsB. more demandsC. more doubtsD. fewer uncertainties3. Some scientists believe that brain is pre-programmed for language. The word "pre programmed" means_______.A. programmed alreadyB. programmed before one is bornC. programmed earlyD. programmed by women4. In private conversation, women speakA. the same things as menB. less than menC. more than menD. as much as men5. The theme of this article is _______.A. women are naturally more helpfulB. men and women talk different languagesC. men talk most and interrupt other speakers moreD. little girls' conversation is less definite。
2014年6月英语六级真题及答案解析三套完整版
2014年6月英语六级真题及答案解析三套完整版 PartI Writing ( 30minutes) Directions: For this part, you areallowed 30 minutes to write an essay explaining why it is unwise to put allyour eggs in one basket. You can give examples to illustrate your point .Youshould write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Directions: For this part, you areallowed 30 minutes to write an essay explaining why it is unwise a person bytheir appearance. You can give examples to illustrate your point .You shouldwrite at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. Directions: For this part, you areallowed 30 minutes to write an essay explaining why it is unwise to jump toconclusions upon seeing or hearing something. You can give examples toillustrate your point .You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200words. Part Ⅱ Listening Comprehension (30 minutes) Section A Directions:In this section,youwill hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations.At the end of eachconversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said.Both theconversation and the questions will be spoken only once.After each questionthere will be a pause.During the pause,you must read the four choices markedA),B),C)and D),and decide which is the best answer.Then mark the correspondingletter on Answer Sheet1 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
2014年6月英语六级翻译新题型模拟题以及10套星火翻译预测题
2014年6月英语六级翻译新题型模拟题（1）原文：中国是世界上最大的发展中国家，人口约占世界总人口的22%。
在过去相当长的时期里，由于诸多原因,贫困一直困扰着中国。
20世纪80年代中期，中国农村绝大多数地区凭借自身的发展优势，经济得到快速增长，但少数地区由于经济、社会、历史、自然等方面的制约，发展相对滞后。
中国政府在致力于经济和社会全面发展的进程中，在全国范围内实施了以解决贫困人口温饱问题为主要目标的有计划、有组织的大规模扶贫开发，极大地缓解了贫困现象。
参考答案China is the la rgest developing country in the world and its population accounts for about 22 percent of the world’s total. For a long period of its history, China has been plagued by poverty for various reasons. In the mid-1980s, the economy of an overwhelming majority of the rural areas in China grew dramatically by virtue of their own advantages, but a small number of areas still lagged behind because of the constraints of their economic, social, historical, and natural conditions. The Chinese government, while working on all-round economic and social development, has nationwide implemented a large-scale program for development-oriented poverty relief in a planned and organized way. With the main objective of helping poverty-stricken people solve the food and clothing problems, this program has gone a long way toward alleviating poverty.难点精析1.发展中国家：英语中对应的表达为developing country，该句结构简单，直译即可。
2014年6月大学英语四六级翻译原文及参考译文
2014 年 6 月英语四级翻译真题汇总及解析【翻译题目 1】 中国教育工作者早就认识到读书对于国家的重要意义。
有些教育工作者 2003 年就建议设立 全民读书日。
他们强调，人们应当读好书，尤其是经典著作，通过阅读，人们能更好地学会 感恩、有责任心和与人合作，而教育的目的正是要培养这些基本素质。
阅读对于中小学生尤 为重要，假如他们没有在这个关键时期培养阅读的兴趣，以后要养成阅读的习惯就很难了。
【文都教育翻译答案】 China's education workers have realized for a long time the importance of reading to the country. Some of them have suggested that a National Reading Day be set up since 2003. They stressed that people should read good books, especially the classic ones. Through reading, people can better learn to be grateful, responsible and cooperate with others. However, the purpose of education is to cultivate these basic qualities. Reading is particularly important for primary and middle school students. If they don’t develop the interest of reading during this crucial period, it is difficult to get into the habit of reading later.沪江网校版Educators in China learned long ago the significance of reading to a nation. In 2003, some educators proposed a national reading day. They emphasized that people should read good books especially classical ones. Through reading, people can learn to be more grateful, responsible and cooperative, and to cultivate these basic personalities is the very goal of education. Reading is crucial to primary and middle school students. If they don't nurture the interest of reading at that key period, they will find it harder to develop the habit of reading in the future.【翻译题目 2】 为了促进教育公平，中国已经投入 360 亿元，用于改善农村地区教育设施和加强中西部地 区农村义务教育。
2014年6月四六级考试翻译预测
2014年6月四六级考试翻译预测中国将进一步发展经济、扩大开放，这对海外企业(enterprises)意味着更多的商机。
改革开放以来，中国企业与海外企业一直积极开展经济技术合作，并取得了巨大成就。
海外企业不仅帮助了中国企业的成长，而且也在合作中获得了收益。
中国政府将继续提供有利的政策和条件，推动中国企业与国外企业进一步开展合作。
China will develop its economy further and open itself wider to the outside world ,which offers more business opportunities to overseas enterprises. Since China’s reform and opening up, Chinese enterprises have been cooperating with overseas enterprises in terms of economy and technology, and have scored great achievement. Overseas enterprises have not only helped Chinese enterprises with their growth, but also benefited from the cooperation. Chinese government will continue to offer favorable policies and conditions to promote the further cooperation between Chinese and overseas enterprises.假日经济的现象表明：中国消费者的消费观正在发生巨大变化。
根据统计数据，中国消费者的消费需求正在从基本生活必需品转向对休闲、舒适和个人发展的需求。
2014英语六级作文预测
2014英语六级作文预测Sure, here's a sample essay predicting the possible topics for the 2014 English CET-6 writing exam:---。
Predictions for the 2014 English CET-6 Writing Exam。
As the 2014 English CET-6 writing exam approaches, candidates are undoubtedly eager to know what topics may appear on the test. While it's impossible to predict the exact questions, we can anticipate several themes based on current events, social issues, and global trends. In this essay, we will explore some potential topics that might feature in the upcoming exam.One likely subject is environmental protection. With increasing concerns about climate change and pollution,it's probable that the examiners will include a question related to environmental issues. Candidates may be asked todiscuss the causes of environmental degradation or propose solutions to mitigate its effects. Additionally, topics such as renewable energy, conservation efforts, and sustainable development could also be explored.Another possible theme is technology's impact on society. Given the rapid advancements in technology and its pervasive influence on our lives, it wouldn't be surprising if the exam includes a question about the pros and cons of technological innovation. Test-takers might be required to analyze the effects of social media, artificial intelligence, or automation on individuals and communities. They could also be asked to evaluate the ethical implications of emerging technologies.Furthermore, globalization is a topic that's likely to feature prominently in the exam. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, issues related tointernational trade, cultural exchange, and cross-border cooperation are becoming more relevant. Candidates may be tasked with discussing the benefits and challenges of globalization or examining its impact on cultural identityand diversity.Additionally, social issues such as inequality, poverty, and discrimination could also be addressed in the exam. These topics are not only significant on a global scale but also resonate with the experiences of many individuals.Test-takers might be asked to analyze the root causes of social injustice or propose strategies to promote equality and inclusivity in society.Moreover, with the rise of globalization and technological advancement, the importance of English proficiency in the workplace has become increasingly apparent. Therefore, it's possible that the exam could include a question about the role of English in the modern world. Candidates may be required to discuss the advantages of being fluent in English or evaluate the impact of language barriers on international communication and cooperation.In conclusion, while we cannot predict the exact questions that will appear on the 2014 English CET-6writing exam, we can anticipate several themes based on current events and global trends. Environmental protection, technology's impact on society, globalization, social issues, and the role of English in the modern world are all potential topics that candidates should be prepared to address. By familiarizing themselves with these subjects and practicing their writing skills, test-takers can increase their chances of success on the exam.。
最新 2014年6月英语六级阅读理解预测题及答案6-精品
2014年6月英语六级阅读理解预测题及答案6点击查看：阅读文章：I live in the land of Disney， Hollywood and year-round sun. You may think people in such a glamorous， fun-filled place are happier than others. If so， you have some mistaken ideas about the nature of happiness.Many intelligent people still equate happiness with fun. Thetruth is that fun and happiness have little or nothing in common. Fun is what we experience during an act. Happiness is what we experience after an act. It is a deeper， more abiding emotion.Going to an amusement park or ball game， watching a movie or television， are fun activities that help us relax， temporarily forget our problems and maybe even laugh. But they do not bring happiness， because their positive effects end when the fun ends.I have often thought that if Hollywood stars have a role to play， it is to teach us that happiness has nothing to do with fun. These rich， beautiful individuals have constant access to glamorous parties， fancy cars， expensive homes， everything that spells “happiness”。
最新 2014年6月英语六级阅读理解预测题及答案8-精品
2014年6月英语六级阅读理解预测题及答案8查看汇总：Recent research has claimed that an excess of positive ions inthe air can have an ill effect on people‘s physical or psychological health. What are positive ions? Well， the air is full of ions，electrically charged particles， and generally there is a rough balance between the positive and the negative charged. But sometimes this balance becomes disturbed and a larger proportion of positive ions are found. This happens naturally before thunderstorm，earthquakes when winds such as the Mistral， Hamsin or Sharav are blowing in certain countries. Or it can be caused by a build-up of static electricity indoors from carpets or clothing made of man-made fibres， or from TV sets， duplicators or computer display screens.When a large number of positive ions are present in the air many people experience unpleasant effects such as headaches， fatigue，irritability， and some particularly sensitive people suffer nauseaor even mental disturbance. Animals are also affected， particularly before earthquakes， snakes have been observed to come out of hibernation， rats to flee from their burrows， dogs howl and cats jump about unaccountably. This has led the US Geographical Survey to fund a network of volunteers to watch animals in an effort to foresee such disasters before they hit vulnerable areas such as California.Conversely， when large numbers of negative ions are present，then people have a feeling of well-being. Natural conditions that produce these large amounts are near the sea， close to waterfalls or fountains， or in any place where water is sprayed， or forms a spray. This probably accounts for the beneficial effect of a holiday by the sea， or in the mountains with tumbling streams or waterfalls.To increase the supply of negative ions indoors， some scientists recommend the use of ionisers： small portable machines， which generate negative ions. They claim that ionisers not only clean and refresh the air but also improve the health of people sensitive to excess positive ions. Of course， there are the detractors， other scientists， who dismiss such claims and are skeptical aboutnegative/positive ion research. Therefore people can only make uptheir own minds by observing the effects on themselves， or on others， of a negative rich or poor environment. After all it is。
最新 2014年6月英语六级阅读理解预测题及答案9-精品
2014年6月英语六级阅读理解预测题及答案9查看汇总：Most of us are taught to pay attention to what is said—the words. Words do provide us with some information， but meanings are derived from so many other sources that it would hinder our effectiveness asa partner to a relationship to rely too heavily on words alone. Words are used to describe only a small part of the many ideas we associate with any given message. Sometimes we can gain insight into some of those associations if we listen for more than words.We don‘t alw ays say what we mean or mean what we say. Sometimes our words don’t mean anything except “ I‘m letting off some steam.I don’t really want you to pay close attention to what I‘m saying. Just pay attention to what I’m feeling.” Mostly we mean several things at once. A person wanting to purchase a house says to the current owner，“This step has to be fixed before I‘ll buy.” The owner says，“ It’s been like that for years.” Actually， the step hasn‘t been like that for years， but the unspoken message is：“ I do n’t want to fix it. We put up with it. Why can‘t you?” Thesearch for a more expansive view of meaning can be developed of examining a message in terms of who said it， when it occurred， the related conditions or situation， and how it was said.When a message occurs can also reveal associated meaning. Let us assume two couples do exactly the same amount of kissing and arguing. But one couple always kisses after an argument and the other couple always argues after a kiss. The ordering of the behaviors may mean a great deal more than the frequency of the behavior. A friend‘s unusually docile behavior may only be understood by noting that itwas preceded by situations that required an abnormal amount of assertiveness. Some responses may be directly linked to a developing pattern of responses and defy logic. For example， a person who says “No!” to a serials of charges like “You’re dumb，” “You‘re lazy，” and “You’re dishonest，” may also say “No!” and try to justify his or her response if the next statement is “And you‘re good looking.”We would do well to listen for how messages are presented. The words，“If sure has been nice to have you over，” can be said with emphasis and excitement or ritualistically. The phrase can be said。
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2014年6月英语六级阅读理解预测题及答案5查看汇总：The destruction of our natural resources and contamination of our food supply continue occur, largely because of the extreme difficulty in affixing (把…固定) legal responsibility on those who continue to treat our environment with reckless abandon (放任). Attempts to prevent pollution by legislation, economic incentives and friendly persuasion have been net by lawsuits, personal and industrial denial and long delays—not only in accepting responsibility, but more importantly, in doing something about it.It seems that only when government decides it can afford tax incentives or production sacrifices is there any initiative for change. Where is industry’s and our recognition that protecting mankind’s great treasure is the single most important responsibility? If ever there will be time for environmental health professionals to come to the frontlines and provide leadership to solve environmental problems, that time is now.We are being asked, and, in fact, the public is demanding that we take positive action. It is our responsibility as professionals in environmental health to make the difference. Yes, the ecologists, the environmental activists and the conservationists serve to communicate, stimulate thinking and promote behavioral change. However, it isthose of us who are paid to make the decisions to develop, improveand enforce environmental standards, I submit, who must lead the charge.We must recognize that environmental health issues do not stop at city limits, county lines, state or even federal boundaries. We canno longer afford to be tunnel-visioned in our approach. We must visualize issues from every perspective to make the objective decisions. We must express our views clearly to prevent mediadistortion and public confusion.I believe we have a three-part mission for the present. First, we must continue to press for improvements in the quality of life that people can make for themselves. Second, we must investigate and understand the link between environment and health. Third, we must be able to communicate technical information in a form that citizens can。
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一、红楼梦《红楼梦》由曹雪芹和高鹗所著。
小说以贾氏家族为故事核心，描述了贾家从一个富裕、有权有势的家族沦落为破落家庭的过程。
小说成功塑造了100多个经典人物，他们分属于清朝的不同阶层。
《红楼梦》对中国的封建社会有深刻的描绘,如果要了解中国人复杂的价值观,最好先能读懂《红楼梦》。
毛主席评价道：“《红楼梦》不仅是爱情故事，也是历史故事，因为它描述了封建时代的兴败。
”【翻译词汇】《红楼梦》A Dream of Red Mansions;由…所著be attributed to; 家族clan;富裕affluent;权势prestige;沦落为descend to;塑造portray;阶层rank;封建社会feudal society;复杂complexity【精彩译文】A Dream of Red Mansions is attributed to Cao Xueqin and Gao-E. The author chose Jia Clan as the focus, depicting how an affluent and influential family with prestige lost its favor and descended to crash. In the novel, about 100 classic characters are successfully portrayed. These characters concern people of all ranks in the Qing Dynasty. A Dream of Red Mansions is a remarkable story about Chinese feudal society. To understand Chinese values in all its complexity, one can do no better than to read A Dream of Red Mansions. “It is not only a love story, but also a history story, because it describes the success and failure of the feudal period,”said Chairman Mao.二、京剧京剧被奉为中国的国粹，来源于18世纪晚期的安徽和湖北的当地剧种。
京剧是中国所有剧种中最有影响力和代表性的，在中国乃至世界享有声誉。
京剧完美融合了多种艺术形式。
京剧集传统音乐、舞蹈、诗歌、杂耍、武术于一身，以华丽的戏服、逼真的脸谱和程式化的演出套路而闻名。
京剧脸谱上每一种图形和亮丽的颜色都有象征意义：红色表示忠诚，蓝色表示残暴，黑色表示正直。
【翻译词汇】京剧Peking Opera;国粹national opera;有代表性representative完美融合harmonious combination;杂耍acrobatics武术martial arts;华丽的戏服exquisite costume脸谱make-up or painted face;象征的symbolic;忠诚loyalty残暴cruelty;正直honesty【精彩译文】Known as China’s national opera, Peking Opera originated in the late 18th century from the basis of some local operas in Anhui and Hubei Provinces. Peking Opera is the most influential and representative of all operas in China. It has won great popularity not only in China but also throughout the world. Peking Opera is a harmonious combination of many art forms. It is a synthesis of traditional music, dancing, poetry, acrobatics and martial arts. It is famous for its exquisite costumes, beautiful make-up or painted face, and established performing conventions and rules. Each ofpatterns and brilliant colors on the painted face has a symbolic meaning: red suggests loyalty; blue suggests cruelty; black suggests honesty.三、四大文明古国中国位于亚洲东部，是世界上人口最多的国家。
中国是世界四大文明古国之一，拥有大量的中华文化光辉的古迹，此外，中国地大物博，拥有茂密的森林、雄伟壮丽的瀑布、秀丽的湖泊以及如利剑直插云霄的山峰，所有这些都令世界各国人民神往。
但是，更重要的是，中国以拥有五千多年的历史而自豪，遗留下无数的历史文物，其中包括珍贵珠宝、古迹名胜、宫殿及数不尽的雄伟建筑，令人惊叹不已。
这种种原因都促使中国成为许多人梦寐以求的旅游胜地。
【翻译词汇】四大文明古国the four countries that have an ancient civilization;古迹名胜historic sites and scenic spots地大物博vast territory with abundant natural resources雄伟壮丽的瀑布magnificent waterfalls;利剑sword秀丽的majestic and beautiful;古迹historical remains;以…而自豪boast;无数的innumerable历史文物historical relics;建筑edifice【精彩译文】China lies in the east of Asia and it has the largest population in the world. China is also one of the four countries in the world that have an ancient civilization, Besides, it has a vast territory with such abundant natural resources as dense forests, magnificent waterfalls, majestic and beautiful rivers and lakes, and mountains whose peaks reach high into the sky like swords. All these make China a singularly attractive place to tourists around the world. But, most importantly, China boasts a history of over five thousand years with innumerable historical relics left over from the long past, such as priceless pearls and jewels, historic sites and scenic spots, palaces and edifices of architectural richness, all of which have won people’s admiration. You are sure to find great enjoyment from all these attractions in China, a much-admired dream land.四、筷子中国人使用筷子已经有3 000多年的历史了。
中国的筷子夹菜的一端是圆的，象征着天;另一端是方的，象征着地。
这是因为，维持充足的食物供应是天地之间最重要的事情。
中国有个古老的风俗，女子出嫁时要用筷子当嫁妆，因为“筷子”与“快子”谐音。
根据中国的餐桌礼仪，吃饭时一直握着筷子是不礼貌的。
将菜送入口中后，应立刻把筷子放下。
吃饭时，用筷子指着别人会对其造成冒犯。
【翻译词汇】筷子chopsticks;维持maintain;充足的adequate;嫁妆dowry谐音be pronounced the same as;餐桌礼仪table manners不礼貌的impolite;冒犯offend【精彩译文】There has been a history of more than 3 000 years for the Chinese to have meals with chopsticks. Chinese chopsticks are round on the eating end which symbolizes the heaven, and the other end is square which symbolizes the earth. It is because maintaining an adequate food supply is the greatest concern between the heaven and the earth. There is an old custom in the past in China, that chopsticks should be a part of a girl’s dowry. Kuaizi (chopsticks) is pronounced the same as “kuai zi”.The latter symbolized “quick”and “son”. According to the Chinese traditional table manners, it is impolite to hold the chopsticks all the time over the meal. As soon as one person sends a bite into his mouth, he should put down the chopsticks. It would offend others to point at them with chopsticks over the meal.五、故宫故宫，又名紫禁城，为明清共二十四位皇帝统治中国近500年的皇宫。