《大学英语四级强化教程》(傅了艳)582-5听力原文及答案 翻译专项参考答案

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Test 1
Confucius is a great thinker, philosopher and educator. His thoughts have been developed into system of philosophy known as Confucianism. Confucianism is described as a way of governing, or a way of life. The Analects of Confucius is one of the Confucius classics and is a record of the words and acts of Confucius and his disciples, as well as the conversations they held. Throughout history, Confucius is widely considered as one of the most important and influential individuals. For centuries, his philosophy has greatly impacted people around the world.
Test 2
Chinese calligraphy, an ancient art of writing Chinese characters, is one of the highest forms of art in China. It refers to the black mark of ink on white paper made by the movement of brush. It not only shows the beauty of line and structure, but conveys concepts, thoughts and spirits of its writer. As one essential element in calligraphy, Chinese character is closely related to the art. It has become a symbol of a nation, which represents the broad and profound Chinese culture.
Test 3
Xi’an, called Chang’an in ancient times, is the oldest of the Four Great Ancient Capitals. Xi’an lies on the Guanzhong Plain and borders the northern foot of the Qin Mountains (Qinling) to the south, and the banks of the Wei River to the north. Xi’an is the starting point of the Silk Road and the birthplace of Chinese civilization. Owing to its brilliant culture, long history, as well as abundant relics and sites, Xi’an is one of the most popular tourist dest inations in China. The Ancient City Wall of Xi’an is the largest, best preserved ruin of ancient city wall in the world. The Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses are honored as “The Eighth Wonder of the World”.
Test 4
Composed of a pair of sticks with equal length, Chopsticks are traditional Chinese eating utensils used to pick up food. They are commonly made of bamboo, metal or plastic. It is convenient to use chopsticks because they are light and flexible. As early as Shang Dynasty over 3,000 years, Chinese has been using chopsticks. Being an important reflection of Chinese food culture, they are regarded as a representative of Chinese culture. As a unique eating utensil, Chopsticks are regarded as “eastern civilization” by westerners.。