口译模拟题1-5参考译文

口译模拟考试题（1）

Part 1

A: 现在越来越多的人空闲时去练瑜伽。你能告诉我瑜伽到底是什么吗？

B：Yoga, developed by the ancient sages of India, is a system of personal development encompassing body, mind, and spirit that dates back more than 5,000 years.

A：“瑜伽”从印度演化而来，那这个词是不是有特殊的含义呢？

B：Yes. It is a Sanskrit word for “union”, meaning an experience of oneness or union with your inner being (self).

A: 练瑜伽有什么好处呢？

B：Yoga can be practiced by anyone, at any age. It develops flexibility and muscular endurance and, like many of the martial arts, incorporates techniques to relieve stress and bring the mind and body into harmony. It is aimed at the ultimate physical health and happiness, together with mental peace and tranquility.

A: 听说瑜伽有不同的形式。你能否说说它们有什么区别呢？

B：Yes. There are various types of Yoga. In the Western world Yoga is recognized mainly as Hatha Yoga which is a combination of physical exercises, breathing techniques and meditation. Hatha Yoga is said to provide a balanced and wholesome approach to achieving perfect physical and mental health, happiness and tranquility.

Eastern yogis believe that physical exercises are simply a stepping stone to higher paths and that working only on the body is a waste of time as the body is mortal whereas the soul is immortal.

A: 可以去哪里练习瑜伽呢？

B：Many people learn Yoga by attending classes; however, videos and books teaching Yoga are also popular. As with all exercises, technique is very important and for this reason it is advisable for beginners to seek out a reputable teacher. A: 非常感谢你的建议。

B：You are welcome.

Part 1 参考译文

A: Nowadays, more and more people go and practice yoga in their free time. Can you tell me what indeed yoga is?

B: 瑜伽是由印度古代的圣人开创的，是提升一个人各个方面的综合系统，包括身体、头脑、精神，有5000多年的历史了。

A: Since the word yoga is from India, is there any special meaning in it?

B:是的。瑜伽这个词是梵语，意思是统一，指一体化的体验或与自己的内心合而为一。

A: What benefits can yoga bring us?

B:任何人，不管什么年龄，都能练瑜伽。瑜伽可以提高一个人的灵活性和肌肉耐力。和许多武术一样，瑜伽融合了多种技巧，可以帮助人们缓解压力，身心和谐，最终获得身体的健康快乐和头脑的平静安宁。

A: I heard that there are different types of yoga. Can you tell me the differences between them?

B: 是的。有许多不同种类的瑜伽。西方主要是哈他瑜伽，包括身体训练、呼吸技巧和冥想。这种瑜伽据说可以通过平衡、健康的方式实现完全的身心健康、快乐与宁静。而东方的瑜伽练习者认为，身体锻炼仅仅是通往更高平台的基石，如果仅仅停留在这一层上，那就是浪费时间，因为身体终会腐朽而灵魂是不朽的。

A: Where can I go to practice yoga?

B:很多人去上瑜伽课，不过，各种教授瑜伽的视频和书籍也很受欢迎。和所有的运动一样，技巧很重要，因此，我建议初学者跟随有名望的老师学习。

A: Thank you very much for your advice.

B: 不客气。

Part 2

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