英语六级翻译及写作

1.中国学习英语的人口数量全球最多。数据显示，中国有4亿多人在学英语，约占全国总人口的1/3。目前，中国的小学，甚至幼儿园都开设英语课程。英语学习贯穿中国学生的

整个学习生涯，英语是中国学生必须学习的一门科目。中国是世界上对英语学习最狂热的国家之一。“英语热”在中国的持续也引发了激烈的争论。很多人认为应该在高考中降低英语考试的分值，突出语文的重要性，让更多的人关注自己的母语。

China has the largest population in learning English globally. Statistics show that over 400 millions people are learning English, accounting for one third of the total population in China. At present, elementary schools, even kindergartens, are offering English courses. English learning runs through the entire study process of Chinese students, and English is a subject every Chinese student must learn. China is one of the most enthusiastic countries in English learning, but the continuous "English craze" also triggers fierce debate. Many people think that the score for English exam in college entrance examination should be reduced and the subject of Chinese should be emphasized, intending to draw more people's attention to their mother tongue.

2．红包（red envelope）在中国传统文化中指春节时长辈给小孩的作为礼物的钱。红包的主要意义在于红色，因为它象征好运和祝福。此外，还有一种红包，是由晚辈送给老人的，意在期盼老人长寿。现在的红包泛指包着钱的红色包装,用于喜庆时的馈赠礼金，如婚礼和新店开张等。有时也指奖金（bonus）或贿赂他人的钱。送红包和收红包是中国人的传统习俗，展现了中国人礼尚往来（reciprocal courtesy）的人际关系。世界上凡是有华人的地方，红包文化都赫然存在。

In traditional Chinese culture, red envelope refers to a monetary gift which is given to children by the elder generation during the Spring Festival. The significance of red envelope lies in the red color, which symbolizes good luck and blessings. In addition, there is another type of red envelope presented by the younger generation to the elder generation, which reflects the wish of longevity for the elder generation. In a broad sense, the present red envelope refers to the red packet that contains money presented on some joyous occasions, for example, weddings and opening of new stores and so on. Sometimes, it also refers to the money of bonus or bribery. Presenting and receiving the red envelope is a traditional custom of Chinese, which displays an interpersonal relationship of reciprocal courtesy among Chinese. The red envelope culture exists obviously in places where Chinese people reside.

3.中国是世界上最古老的文明之一，有着悠久的历史和灿烂的文化。中国在夏朝时开始进入了文明时代，创造了辉煌的科技和文化。指南针、火药、造纸术、印刷术是中国古代的四大发明，对世界文明和人类的进步做出了极大的贡献。中国的丝绸之路（the Silk Road）—世界上最古老的贸易通道—极大地促进了东

西方文化的交流。长城、京杭大运河（grand canal）被誉为世界工程奇迹。此外，中国有着丰富多彩的传统文化和民间艺术，例如京剧、剪纸、风筝、刺绣（embroidery）、皮影戏（shadow play）等。

As one of the oldest civilizations of the world, China has a long history and brilliant culture. After entering the era of civilization in the Xia Dynasty, China created glorious science and culture. The compass, gunpowder, paper-making and printing are considered to be the four great inventions of ancient China, which have contributed immensely to the civilization of the world and the progress of mankind. The Silk Road of China, the oldest trade route in the world, largely promoted the cultural exchange between the East and the West. The Great Wall and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal are honored as the engineering wonders in the world. Besides, China has colorful traditional culture and folk arts such as Beijing Opera, paper-cutting, kite, embroidery and shadow play.

4．高考，即全国高等教育入学考试（National Higher Education Entrance Examination），是中国大陆最有影响力的考试之一。合格的高中毕业生和具有同等学力（educational level）的学生每年可以参加一次考试。学生必考的（mandatory）科目为语文、数学和外语—通常是英语，不同的省份的考试试卷各不相同。高考非常具有权威性，几乎所有大学都根据高考分数录取学生，因此，很多中国人把高考看作是决定人生的关键事务。近年来，人们越发关注高考体制，提出各种改革高考的建议。专家称改革高考录取制度是改革的根本。

College entrance examination, also known as National Higher Education Entrance Examination, is one of the most influential examinations in mainland China. Qualified senior high school graduates and students with the same educational level can take the exam once a year. The three mandatory subjects are Chinese, Mathematics and foreign language—usually English and the test papers vary from province to province. College entrance examination is so authoritative that almost all the admissions made by the universities are based on students' scores in the exam. Therefore, many Chinese regard it as a critical event in their life. In recent years, people pay more attention to the college entrance examination system and various proposals about its reform have been put forward. Experts claim that the fundamental reform of the examination lies in the university admission system.

5.互联网在中国被用于公共服务大约有二十年。目前，中国网民人数已经超过5.9亿。互联网在中国被广泛使用，已经渗透到了生活的各个方面。中国使用最多的互联网业务是电子邮件、新闻、搜索引擎、网页浏览、在线音乐、即时消息、在线娱乐等。互联网正逐步改变着人们的消费理念、娱乐方式、社交模式、以及思维方式。现在互联网信息技术比人类历史上的任何一项科学发明都更加深刻地影响着人们的生活。