1、大学英语四级改革适用(段落翻译)模拟试卷 112及答案与解析 一、 Part Translation 1 没有人知道中国的汽车市场最终会有多大。中国 2014年汽车销售量达到 2 349万辆,远远超过了美国,创下了新的纪录。但如果日益严重的交通堵塞超过了中国正在积极进行的公路建设的速度,中国汽车市场的需求可能受到严重 制约(restrain)。此外,不断上涨的进口油价格可能会迫使中国政府进一步限制公众自驾汽车出行。 2 中国致力于建设国家创新体系,通过营造良好的环境, 推进知识创新、技术创新和体制创新。中国政府支持科学家为了国家需求和科学发展开展基础研究,鼓励他们进行 “好奇心驱动的研究 ”。
2、在未来 50年甚至更长的时期里,中国的发展将在很大程度上依赖于今天基础研究和高新技术研究的创新成就,依赖于这些研究中所必然孕育的优秀人才。 3 评书 (storytelling)是一种中国传统口头讲说的表演形式,是我国劳动人民创造的一种 口头 (oral)学,在宋代开始流行。评书通常由一个说书人讲述一个故事,这个故事往往改编自历史事件、著名小说等。除了讲故 事外,说书人还会对人物作出评价,辨明是非。收音机和电视的普及,特别是电子媒介的发展为评书提供了极大的生存空间。评书是一种很便利的娱乐形式,它给人们的生活带来了很多的 消遣 (relaxation)和娱乐。 4 毛笔 (Chinese bru
3、sh)是一种源于中国的传统书写工具,与墨、纸、 砚 (ink stone)并称为 “文房四宝 ”。毛笔有着悠久的历史,相传为秦始皇的大将蒙恬所创。毛笔笔尖最初用兔毛,后来也用羊、狼、鸡、鼠等动物毛,笔管用竹或其他材料制成。在古代,毛 笔不仅是一种基本的书写工具,还被广泛用于 书法(calligraphy)和绘画创作。几千年来,它为创造中华民族光辉灿烂的文化作出了卓越的贡献。 5 旗袍 (cheongsam)起源于满族妇女的民族服装,随着满汉生活的 融合 (integration),汉族妇女逐渐接纳了旗袍,并不断对其进行革新。旗袍的 造型 (shape)与妇女的体态相适合,线条简洁,优美大方。根
4、据季节的变化和穿着者的不同需要、喜好,可长可短。并且,随着选料不同,可展现出不同风格。如今 ,旗袍不仅受到我国广大女性的喜爱,也受到西方各个年龄层女士的青睐。旗袍以浓郁的民族风格体现了中华民族传统服饰的美,被国际服装界誉为 “东方女装 ”的代表。 大学英语四级改革适用(段落翻译)模拟试卷 112答案与解析 一、 Part Translation 1 【正确答案】 No one knows how big Chinas car market will eventually be. In 2014, Chinese auto sales reached 23.49 million units, f
5、ar surpassing the United States, and set up a new record. However, the demand of Chinas car market may be greatly restrained if increasingly serious traffic congestion outpaces Chinas vigorous road-building program. In addition, the rising price of imported oil may force the Chinese government to fu
6、rther discourage peoples self-drive travel. 【知识模块】 汉译英 2 【正确答案】 China has been dedicated to building a national system for innovation to promote the innovation of knowledge, technology and institution by creating a favorable environment. The Chinese government supports scientists in undertaking basi
7、c research to meet the demand of the country and to promote the development of science, and encourages them to conduct “research driven by curiosity“. In the next 50 years or even a longer period of time, Chinas development will largely rely on the innovative achievements of todays basic research an
8、d high-tech research, and on the high-quality talents who are bound to be nurtured in the course of these researches. 【知识模块】 汉译英 3 【正确答案】 Storytelling is a traditional Chinese performance in the form of oral speaking, a kind of oral literature created by the working people of our country. It became
9、popular in the Song Dynasty. Generally, a storyteller tells us a story adapted from historic events, famous novels and so on. Besides, they may also comment on the characters in the story and judge what is right and wrong. The popularity of radio and TV, especially the development of electronic medi
10、a provides storytelling with a great living space. Storytelling is a convenient form of entertainment and it brings much relaxation and a lot of fun into our life. 【知识模块】 汉译英 4 【正确答案】 Chinese brush is a traditional writing instrument originating from China. Ink stick, paper, ink stone and Chinese br
11、ush are known as “Four Treasures of the Study“. Chinese brush has a long history. Legend has it that the brush was invented by Meng Tian, a general under the First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Originally, the head of the brush was made from rabbit hair, and later also from the hairs of goat, wolf, ch
12、icken, mouse and other animals. The shaft is made of bamboo or other materials. In ancient times, Chinese brush was not only an essential writing tool, it was also widely used in calligraphy and painting. For thousands of years, it has made outstanding contributions to the creation of the effulgent
13、Chinese culture. 【知识模块】 汉译英 5 【正确答案】 Cheongsam is originated from the Manchu womens national costume. With the integration of Manchu and Han, cheongsam is gradually accepted by the Han women and innovated afterwards. The shape of cheongsam fits womens body well and the line of it is simple, which ma
14、kes the dress look beautiful and elegant. According to the changes of the seasons and the needs and preferences of different wearers, cheongsam can be made either long or short. Moreover, different styles can be exhibited due to different choices of materials. Nowadays, cheongsam is loved not only by the majority of women of our country, but also by Western women of all ages. With its strong ethnic style, cheongsam reflects the beauty of traditional Chinese costume, and is hailed as the representative of “Oriental Dress for Women“ by international fashion industry. 【知识模块】 汉译英