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【原文】中国人自古以来就在中秋时节庆祝丰收，这与北美地区庆祝感恩节的习俗十分相似，过中秋节的习俗与唐代早期在中国各地开始流行，中秋节在农历八月十五，是人们拜月的节日，这天夜晚皓月当空，人们合家团聚，共赏明月。
2006年，中秋节被列为中国的文化遗产，2008年又被定为公共假日，月饼被视为中秋节不可或缺的美食，人们将月饼作为礼物馈赠亲友或在家庭聚会上享用。
传统的月饼上带有“寿”(longevity)、“福”或“和”等字样。
【参考译文】Since ancient times, the Chinese people usually celebrate harvest in the Mid- Autumn, which is similar to the custom of celebrating Thanksgiving in the North America. The tradition of celebrating Mid-Autumn festival became popular throughout China in the early Tang dynasty. The lunar August 15 is a day for people worshiping the moon. On this day, under the dazzling bright moon, families reunite and enjoy the moon’s beauty. In 2006, Mid- Autumn festival was listed as one of China’s cultural heritage, and in 2008, it was classified as a public holiday. Moon cakes, as indispensable delicious food of the festival, were gifts people sent to families and friends during the festival and usually eaten on family gatherings. There are characters of “longevity”,“good fortune”and “harmony”on the Traditional moon cakes.Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage fr om Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.端午节，又叫龙舟节，是为了纪念爱国诗人屈原。
……这就是重五这一别称的由来。
端午节里流传最广的活动是吃粽子、喝雄黄酒以及赛龙舟。
其他常见的活动还包括挂钟馗像、写符咒和佩戴香囊药包。
古代的人们认为，所有这些活动，连同喝雄黄酒，都能有效防病驱邪、促进生活安康。
This is the origin of its alternative name, Double Fifth. Three of the most widespread activities for Duanwu Festival are eating zongzi, drinking realgar wine, and racing dragon boats. Other common activities include hanging up icons of Zhong Kui, writing spells and wearing perfumed medicine bags. All of these activities, together with the drinking of realgar wine, were regarded by the ancients as effective in preventing disease and evil, and promoting health and well-being.蹴鞠是中国古代的一项球类运动。
它是竞技运动，要把球踢进网内。
该运动是为了训练士兵而发明的。
在汉代，从军队到皇室，乃至贵族阶层，蹴鞠很很盛行。
由于社会经济的发展，蹴鞠在宋代甚至风靡社会各阶层。
当时，职业蹴鞠球员十分普遍。
这些球员分为两类：一类是由皇室训练并为皇室表演，而另一类则由靠蹴鞠谋生的平名百姓组成。
Cuju is an ancient Chinese ball name. It is a competitive game that involves kicking a ball through an opening into a net. The game was invented for military training purposes. During the Han Dynasty, the popularity of Cuju spread from the army to the royal courts and upper classes. Due to social and economic development, the sport even extended its popularity to every class in society during the Song Dynasty. At that time, professional Cuju played were quite popular. These players fell into two groups: One was trained by and performed for the royal court and the other consisted of civilians who made a living as Cuju players.故宫雄伟、壮丽，是中国古代古建筑艺术的巅峰之作，其规模和独具特色的风格享誉世界。
一、京剧被誉为“东方歌剧”，是地道的中国国粹。
它起源于中国多种古老的地方戏剧，特别是南方的“徽班”。
到了19 世纪末，京剧形成并成为中国最大的戏曲剧种。
京剧是综合性表演艺术，集唱（歌唱）、念（念白）、做（表演）、打（武）、舞（舞蹈）为一体，通过程式化的表演手段，叙述故事，刻画人物。
角色主要分生（男性）、旦（女性）、净（男性）、丑（男性女性皆有）四大行当。
(1) 京剧被誉为“东方歌剧”，是地道的中国国粹。
Praised as“Oriental Opera”, Beijing Opera is a genuine national quintessence of China.(2) 它起源于中国多种古老的地方戏剧，特别是南方的“徽班”。
It originated from many kinds of ancient local operas, especially huiban in southern China.(3) 到了19 世纪末，京剧形成并成为中国最大的戏曲剧种。
At the end of the 19th Century, Beijing Opera evolved and took shape, becoming the greatest kind of opera in China.(4) 京剧是综合性表演艺术，集唱（歌唱）、念（念白）、做（表演）、打（武）、舞（舞蹈）为一体，通过程式化的表演手段，叙述故事，刻画人物。
Beijing Opera is a blend of performing arts---song, speech, performance, acrobatic fighting and dance. Beijing Opera portrays and narrates the plot and characters through stylized acting.(5) 角色主要分生（男性）、旦（女性）、净（男性）、丑（男性女性皆有）四大行当。
一、历史文化四大文明古国：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。
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. 中华传统文化：中华民族的传统文化博大精深，源远流长。
【原文】中国人自古以来就在中秋时节庆祝丰收，这与北美地区庆祝感恩节的习俗十分相似，过中秋节的习俗与唐代早期在中国各地开始流行，中秋节在农历八月十五，是人们拜月的节日，这天夜晚皓月当空，人们合家团聚，共赏明月。
2006年，中秋节被列为中国的文化遗产，2008年又被定为公共假日，月饼被视为中秋节不可或缺的美食，人们将月饼作为礼物馈赠亲友或在家庭聚会上享用。
传统的月饼上带有“寿”(longevity)、“福”或“和”等字样。
【参考译文】Since ancient times, the Chinese people usually celebrate harvest in the Mid- Autumn, which is similar to the custom of celebrating Thanksgiving in the North America. The tradition of celebrating Mid-Autumn festival became popular throughout China in the early Tang dynasty. The lunar August 15 is a day for people worshiping the moon. On this day, under the dazzling bright moon, families reunite and enjoy the moon’s beauty. In 2006, Mid- Autumn festival was listed as one of China’s cultural heritage, and in 2008, it was classified as a public holiday. Moon cakes, as indispensable delicious food of the festival, were gifts people sent to families and friends during the festival and usually eaten on family gatherings. There are characters of “longevity”,“good fortune”and “harmony”on the Traditional moon cakes.Directions: 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.端午节，又叫龙舟节，是为了纪念爱国诗人屈原。
四六级翻译练习1.中国结（Chinese knot）是中华古老文明的一个缩影，是中国特有的民间手工艺术。
中国结有着悠久的历史，在明清时期（the Ming and Qing Dynasties）尤为盛行。
在现代，它通常被用做室内装饰、亲友间的馈赠礼物及个人的随身饰物。
其因外观对称（symmetrical）精致，符合中国传统装饰的习俗和审美观念，故被命名为中国结。
在北京申办2008年奥运会的过程中，中国结作为中国传统文化的象征，深受各国朋友的喜爱。
Chinese Knot is a miniature of the ancient Chinese civilization, and it is unique to Chinese traditional manual art. Chinese Knot has a longhistory ,and is especially prevalent in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In modern times, it usually functions as interior decoration, gift among relatives and friends, and personal ornament. It is possessed of delicate and symmetrical appearance and accords with the conventions of Chinese traditional decoration and aesthetics, therefore, it is named ChineseKnot .Chinese Knot , which symbolizes Chinese traditional culture, is well received by people all over the world in the course of the China’s bid for hosting the 2008 Olympics.2.每年4月4日、5日或6日是清明节（the Qingming Festival）.清明节后气温升高，雨水增多。
中国文化翻译练习Translate the following passage into English.中国文化是世界上最古老、最复杂的文化之一，其所覆盖的地理疆域占据了东亚的大片土地，在这里村镇之间、城市之间、省区之间的风俗传统都各不相同。
中国文化的重要组成成分包括文学、音乐、视觉艺术、武术、烹调等等。
Chinese culture is one of the world's oldest and most complex. The area in which the culture is dominant covers a large geographical region in eastern Asia with customs and traditions varying greatly between towns， cities and provinces。
Important components of Chinese culture include literature, music, visual arts, martial arts, cuisine, etc.如今中国已确认的民族有五十六个。
不过，从人数上看,汉族占据着主体地位。
自古以来,许多族裔都被同化进了邻近的族群，或者消失的无影无踪。
同时,汉族内部的许多族群还保留着其独特的语言和地域文化传统。
“中华民族”这个名称被用来统称整体中国民众。
这个群体中传统身份的认定在很大程度上体现了家族之间的差别。
Today there are 56 distinct recognized ethnic groups in China。
In terms of numbers however, the pre—eminent ethnic group is the Han Chinese。
Throughout history， many groups have been assimilated into neighboring ethnicities or disappeared without a trace. At the same time， many within the Han identity have maintained distinct linguistic and regional cultural traditions。
Here are some of the sample passages for C-E translation. Please have a close study of the sentence structures and word choices.Passage 1刺绣（embroidery）是中国的民间传统手艺之一，有超过两千年的历史。
刺绣就是用针线在织物上绣上（embroider）各种装饰的图案。
中国刺绣与养蚕业（sericulture）紧密相连，中国是世界上最早使用蚕丝的国家。
刺绣的用途主要包括生活和艺术装饰，如服装、床上用品（bedclothes）、台布和舞台装饰。
刺绣在国外也享有很高的声誉，是中国文化的杰出代表之一。
参考译文：Embroidery, one of the traditional folk arts and crafts in China, has a history of more than 2,000 years. It is made by embroidering various decorating patterns on fabrics with needle and thread. Chinese embroidery is closely connected with sericulture, as China is the first country in the world to use silk. Embroidery is mainly used in life and art decoration, such as clothes, bedclothes, table cloth and stage decoration. As one of the outstanding representatives of Chinese culture and art, embroidery enjoys a high reputation overseas.Passage 2七夕节(Qixi Festival)在农历七月初七庆祝，起源于汉代(the Han Dynasty)，是一个传统节日。
1、狮舞（Lion Dance）是中国最广为流传的民间舞蹈之一。
狮为百兽之首，在中国传统中，狮子被视为是能带来好运的吉祥物（mascot）。
古人将狮子视作是勇敢和力量的化身，能驱赶邪恶、保护人类。
据记载，狮舞已拥有了2,000多年的历史。
在唐代（theTang Dynasty），狮舞就已经被引入了皇室。
因此，舞狮成为元宵节（the Lantern Festival）和其他节日的习俗，人们以此来祈祷好运、平安和幸福。
The Lion Dance is one of the most widespread folk dances in China. The lion is the king of animals. In Chinese tradition, the lion is regarded as a mascot, which can bring good luck. Ancient people regarded the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which could drive away evil and protect humans. The dance has a recorded history of more than 2,000 years. During the Tang Dynasty, the Lion Dance was already introduced into the royal family of the dynasty. Therefore, performing the lion dance at the Lantern Festival and other festive occasions became a custom where people could pray for good luck, safety and happiness.2、端午节，又叫龙舟节，是为了纪念爱国诗人屈原。
1.中国的茶文化中国是一个文化历史悠久的（time-honored）国度，也是一个礼仪（ceremony and decorum）之邦。
每当客人来访，都需要泡茶给客人喝。
在给客人奉茶之前，你应该问问他们都喜欢喝什么类型的茶，并采用最合适的茶具奉上。
奉茶期间，主人需要仔细留意客人的茶杯里的茶量。
通常，若是用茶杯泡的茶，在茶喝完一半之后就应该加开水，这样，茶杯就一直都是满的，茶的芳香（bouquet）也得以保留。
Chinese Tea CultureChina is a country with a time-honored civilization and also a land of ceremony and decorum. Whenever guests visit, it is necessary to make and serve tea to them. Before serving tea, you may ask them for their preferences as to what kind of tea they fancy, and serve them the tea in the most appropriate teacups. In the course of serving tea, the host should take careful note of how much water remains in the guests' cups. Usually, if the tea is made in a teacup, boiling water should be added into the cup when half of the tea in it has been consumed; and thus the cup is kept filled and the tea retains the same bouquet.2.中国结中国结（the Chinese knot）是中国的一种传统而典型的民间手工编织装饰品。
1、中国酒文化Chinese Wine Culture1中国人在7000年以前就开始用谷物酿酒;2总的来说,不管是古代还是现代,酒都和中国文化息息相关;3长久以来,中国的酒文化在人们生活中一直扮演着重要的角色;4我们的祖先在写诗时以酒助兴,在宴会中和亲朋好友敬酒;5作为一种文化形式,酒文化也是普通百姓生活中不可分割的部分,比如生日宴会、送别晚宴、婚礼庆典等; 1Chinese people began to make spirits with grains seven thousand years ago. 2Generally speaking,wine has a close connection with culture in China in both ancient and modern times. 3Chinese wine culture has been playing a quite important role in Chinese people's life for a long time. 4 Our Chinese ancestors used wine to enjoy themselves while writing poetry, or to make a toast to their relatives and friends during a feast. 5Wine culture, as a kind of culture form, is also an inseparable part in the life of ordinary Chinese people such as birthday party, farewell dinner, wedding, etc.2、中国书法Chinese Calligraphy1characters Chinese calligraphy is not only a traditional Chinese characters writing with a long history, but also an art of self-cultivation andself-expression. 2 Inner world of the writer could be reflected with the help of beautiful Chinese script. 3Chinese calligraphy plays an important role in Chinese art, for it has influenced other Chinese artistic forms like classical poetry, sculpture, traditional music and dance, architecture and handicrafts. 4As a treasured artistic form of Chinese culture, Chinese calligraphy is enjoyed by people throughout the world and is becoming more and more popular.1中国书法历史悠久,它不仅是汉字的传统书写形式,也是体现自我修养和自我表达的艺术;2作者的内心世界通过美妙的字体得以体现;3书法在中国艺术中拥有举足轻重的地位,因为它影响到了其它的中国艺术形式,比如古典诗歌、雕塑、传统音乐及舞蹈、建筑及手工艺品;4作为传统的艺术瑰宝,中国书法被全世界人民所喜爱,且越来越受到欢迎;3、中国山水画 Landscape Painting1山水画一直以来都被誉为中国绘画的最高境界;2它品味高端,很受欢迎;3一般意义上,中国山水画被认为是书法、绘画及诗歌的结合或延伸;4汉语“山水”这个词由“山”和“水”两个汉字组成,且与道教的哲学思想相联系,它强调的是人与自然的和谐;5中国画家描绘的并不总是真实的世界,他们呈现的是自己想象出来的风景,这些风景不再只是对眼前世界的描绘,而是画家内在思想的写照;6因此,人们认为欣赏山水画除了可以很好地了解画家的内心世界之外,还可以净化自己的灵魂;1Landscape painting is traditionally considered as the highest form of Chinese painting styles. 2It is very popular and is associated with refined scholarly taste. 3Chinese Landscape painting in general is seen as a combination or extension of calligraphy, painting, and poetry. 4The Chinese term for “landscape” is made up of two characters meaning “m ountains and water”. It is linked with the philosophy of Daoism, which emphasizes harmony with the natural world. 5Chinese artists do not usually paint real placebut imaginary landscape which is no longer about the description of the visible world, but a means of conveying the inner mind. 6People therefore believe that looking at landscape painting is a good way to realize the artist’s inner heart as well as a way to purify their souls.4、中国戏曲 Chinese Opera1在中国,戏曲是一种很流行的戏剧形式,一般来说,可以追溯到唐朝时期,当时的皇帝唐玄宗创立了“梨园”;2如今,许多外国人也很喜欢中国的戏曲;3最吸引他们的则是戏曲的独有风格—画脸谱,它不仅是戏曲中的一大亮点,同时还要求独特的绘画技艺;4每个演员脸上夸张的扮相代表其扮演角色的性格和命运;5熟知戏曲的观众通过观察演员的脸谱和服装就可以知道角色背后的故事;6通常,红色脸谱代表忠诚与勇敢；黑色代表凶猛；黄色和白色代表口是心非；金色和银色代表神秘;7对于中国人,特别是老年人,欣赏戏曲是他们的一大乐趣;1Chinese opera is a popular form of drama in China. In general, it dates back to the Tang Dynasty with Emperor Xuanzong, who founded the “Pear Garden”. 2Now Chinese opera is warmly welcomed by many foreign people. 3What appeals foreigners most might be the distinctive style of facial make-up, which is one of the highlights and requires distinctive techniques of painting.4Exaggerated designs are painted on each performer's face to symbolize a character's personality, and fate. 5Audiences who are familiar with opera can know the story by observing the facial painting as well as the costumes. 6Generally, a red face represents loyalty and bravery; a black face, rough ; yellow and white faces, duplicity; and golden and silver faces, mystery. 7For Chinese, especially older folks, to listen to opera is a real pleasure.5、京剧 Peking Opera1京剧是中国的一种传统艺术;2它是中国戏曲的一种,诞生于于1790年四大徽班Four Great Anhui Troupes入京表演的时候;19世纪中期得到快速发展,到清朝达到全盛阶段;3京剧被看成是中国的文化瑰宝之一;4虽然它被称为京剧,但是它的起源地却是中国的安徽省和湖北省;5京剧起初是一种宫廷表演艺术,而后才慢慢普及到民间;6在数百年前,京剧作为一种新的戏曲形式,无论在哪里进行表演,都饱受欢迎;7而在现代社会中,包括京剧在内的传统戏曲却不大能被年轻人接受,面临着巨大的生存危机;1Peking opera is a traditional art in China. 2It is a kind of Chinese opera which was born when the Four Great Anhui Troupes came to Beijing in 1790, arose in the mid-19th century and was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty. 3Peking opera is widely regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China. 4Although it is called Beijing opera, its origins are in the Chinese provinces of Anhui and Hubei. 5Peking opera was originally staged for the court and came into the public later. 6Hundreds of years ago, as a new drama form, wherever it was performed, it would be warmly welcomed. 7Unfortunately, in the modern world, traditional operas including Peking Opera have to face the existential crisis, because they are not easily accepted by younger generations.6、昆曲 Kunqu Opera1昆曲是中国古老戏曲中的一种,起源于江苏昆山,拥有600多年的历史;2它是连接过去与现在,中国与世界的纽带,对现今中国的戏曲形式,包括川剧与京剧在内,都产生了重要的影响; 3昆曲蕴含了各种意象美,从音乐、舞蹈到诗歌,人们的精神世界甚至中国人的灵魂,都有所体现;4正因为如此,昆曲在过去广受欢迎,也成了中国文化遗产中最珍贵的部分;5但是现在,昆曲不仅面临着来自大众流行文化的挑战,而且年轻人也对其缺乏兴趣;6只有进行适当的保护,昆曲才能拥有美好的未来;1Kunqu Opera, which originated in the Kunshan region of Jiangsu province, is one of China’s classical operas with a history of more than 600 years. 2Kunqu Opera serves as a link between past and present, China and the world. It has exerted a dominant influence on recent forms of opera in China, including the Sichuan and Beijing operas. 3Kunqu Opera embraced every imaginable beauty, from music and dance, to poetry and people’s spirit world and even very soul of the Chinese nation. 4so that Kunqu Opera was so popular in the past and became the most valuable part s of China’s cultural heritage.5But now, Kunqu Opera is facing competition from mass culture and a lack of interest amongst the young. 6It can only have a bright future when it is protected in a proper way.7、唐诗 Poems of the Tang Dynasty1唐代,是中国古典诗歌的鼎盛时期,在不到300年的时间里,涌现出了许多着名的诗人和诗作;2清朝时编辑的全唐诗Poems of the Tang Dynasty已收录2200多位诗人创作的48900多首诗歌;3这些诗歌让人们深入了解到当时社会生活的各个方面;4中国人很喜欢唐诗,就连小孩子也能背出几首,如李白的静夜思Thoughts in the Silent Night,杜甫的春夜喜雨Good Rain on a Spring Night等等;5唐诗不仅是中国古代文学史上最光辉的一页,而且也是人类文化史中的一个奇迹;1The Tang Dynasty witnessed the peak of Chinese ancient poetry, with many renowned poets and famous works appearing over a period of less than 300 years. 2Poems of the Tang Dynasty edited during the Qing Dynasty has collected more than 48,900 poems written by over 2,200 poets. 3These poems provide an insight into all aspects of the social life of the period. 4Chinese people are very fond of Tang poetry, and even children can recite some from memory, such as Thoughts in the Silent Night by Li Bai, Good Rain on a Spring Night by Du Fu, etc.5Tang poetry not only serves as a most brilliant page in the history of ancient Chinese literature, but is also a miracle in the history of human culture.8、中国武术Chinese Martial Arts/ Kungfu1中国武术拥有悠久的历史,在中国广为流行;2 受中国古典美学所提倡的刚柔并济的影响,,中国武术形成了自己的审美标准;3现在很多人习武是为了健康、娱乐和竞技;4为了更好地传承这一古老的技艺,全国各地开设有很多的武术俱乐部和协会;5自1980年起,一大批武术专业的毕业生被分配到学校里教授武术;6现在很多专家通过将搏斗技巧和健康结合到一起,试着将武术变为一项科学的运动;7他们希望有一天,武术可以作为一项赛事纳入奥运会中;1Chinese martial arts enjoy a long history and great popularity in China. 2Influenced by ancient Chinese aesthetics which advocated a balance between hardness and softness, Chinese martial arts have formed their own aesthetic standards. 3Today, many people practice it to pursue health, entertainment and competition. 4In order to inherit the ancient art, many martial arts clubs and associations have been established across China. 5Since 1980, a large number of graduates majoring in martial arts have been assigned to teach martial arts in schools. 6Many specialists today are tying to turn martialarts into a scientific sport by combining fighting skills with health. 7They hope that one day martial arts will become a sport event at the Olympic Games.9、长城 The Great Wall1长城,作为中国的象征之一,不仅是中国的奇迹,也是整个世界的奇迹;2它始建于春秋战国时期,秦始皇统一中国后,连结了各段长城以抵御外敌入侵;3现存的长城遗迹主要为建于14世纪的明长城;4长城有着两千多年的历史,于1987年被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产;5现如今,长城仍是世界上最受欢迎的景点之一;1As one of the symbols of China, the Great Wall is a wonder not only to China but also to the whole world. 2The Great Wall was first built in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. After the unification of China, the first Emperor of Qin linked up different sections of the walls to prevent the invasion of the enemies. 3The present preserved Great Wall of China is the major parts built in the 14th century, called Ming Great Wall. 4With a long history of more than 2,000 years, the Great Wall of China was listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. 5Until now, the Great Wall is still one of the most popular attractions in the world.10、故宫 The Imperial Palace1故宫又名紫禁城,位于北京市中心,占地面积72万平方米;2它拥有众多的庭院,四面有高墙和护城河保护;3明清两代的皇帝和他们的家眷以及数百名宫女、太监曾在这里居住;4紫禁城于明朝1420年建成,普通百姓不能进入;5在1924年清朝末代皇帝被逐出故宫后,故宫于1925年变成了故宫博物院并对外开放;1Standing/Lying in the center of Beijing, the Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City, covers an area of 720,000 square meters. 2It consists of dozens of courtyards and is protected by high walls and a moat on all four sides. The emperors of two dynasties. 3the Ming and the Qing, lived here with their families and hundreds of court ladies and palace eunuchs. 4The Forbidden City was completed in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, which was not accessible to the common people. 5The Palace was converted into a museum in 1925 and has been open to the public after the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty was driven out of the Palace in 1924.。
大学英语四六级翻译练习题库（文学艺术十篇）第一篇中国的四大名著(the Four Great Classical Novels)指创作于明清时期的四部最伟大、最有影响力的小说。
阅读四大名著，可以了解中国传统的社会、历史、地理、民俗和处世哲学。
大多数的中国人对这四部小说中的人物、情节和场景都很熟悉。
它们已经深深地影响了中国人的思想(mentality)、观念和价值观。
现在，四部小说都已被改编成电影或电视剧(TV series)，受到很多观众的喜爱。
四大名著都具有很高的艺术水平，是中华民族的宝贵遗产，在中国文学史上也是一大创举。
考点：段落翻译；正确答案：The Four Great Classical Novels refer to the four greatest and most influential novels written in Ming and Qing periods. Through the Four Great Classical Novels, one can know about Chinese traditional society, history, geography, customs and philosophy of life. Most Chinese are familiar with the characters, plots and scenes in these four novels, which have greatly influenced the mentality, ideology and values of Chinese people. Now, the four novels has been adapted into films or TV series, which received affection of many audience. With high artistic value, the Four Great Classical Novels are aprecious heritage of Chinese people, as well as a great creation in Chinese literature history.文字解析：1.指：refer to，这个词组也可以表示参考（书籍）2.创作于……时间：这里处理为分词作后置定语written in，同样的用法还有由……创作，written by。
大学英语四六级翻译练习题库（传统文化31篇）第一篇太极拳(T ai Chi)是一系列缓慢的动作，旨在修炼身心。
它就像是一种舞蹈，却不需要你随音乐起舞，而是需要你向内看，聆听内心的节奏。
它创自数千年前，原本是一种武术(martial art)—一种自卫的技艺。
然而，它的武术方面如今不太流行了。
目前全世界成千上万人练习它，主要是由于它对于人类健康的神奇作用。
它将身体动作与平静、冥想的(meditative)心理状态结合起来，所以也被称作“冥想运动(meditation in motion) ”。
考点：段落翻译；正确答案：Tai Chi is a series of slow motion, aiming to train our body and mind. It is a dance which requires you to look inside and to listen to internal rhythms rather than to dance to the music. Created thousands of years ago, Tai Chi was originally a martial art, a defensive skill. However, nowadays its martial aspect is not that popular. Thousands of people are practicing Tai Chi mainly for its miraculous effect on human health. It s also called meditation in motion because it combines body movements with peaceful, meditative mental state.文字解析：旨在修炼身心：表示目的可以使用aim at 或者aim to do；锻炼身心可以翻译为train body and mind 或者train us physically andmentally，由于这句话前半句结构完整，可以把这半句处理为非谓语结构。
四六级中国文化翻译第一篇：四六级中国文化翻译1.长城是人类创造的世界奇迹之一。
如果你到了中国却没去过长城，就像到了巴黎没有去看埃菲尔铁塔，或者就像到了埃及没有去看金字塔一样。
人们常说：“不到长城非好汉。
”实际上，长城最初只是一些断断续续的城墙，直到秦朝统一中国后才将其连城长城。
然而，今天我们看到的长城——东起山海关，西至嘉峪关——大部分都是在明代修建的。
The Great Wall is one of the wonders of the world that was created by human beings.If you come to China without climbing the Great Wall, it's just like going to Paris without visiting the Eiffel Tower;or going to Egypt without paying a visit to the Pyramids.As it is often quoted by people, “He who doest not reach the Great Wall is not a true man.” In fact, it began as independent walls for different states when it was first built, and did not become the “Great Wall” until the Qin Dynasty.However, the wall we see today, starting from Shanhaiguan Pass in the east to Jiayuguan Pass in the west, was mostly built during the Ming Dynasty.2.要了解中国文化，就应该对中国的戏曲文化有所了解。
1．春节是是中国的农历新年。
在中国的传统节日中，这是一个最重要、最热闹的节日。
中国人过春节有很多传统习俗。
除夕之夜，是家人团聚的时候。
一家人围坐在一起，吃一顿丰盛的年夜饭(New Year’s Eve dinner)，说说笑笑，直到天亮，这叫守岁（staying up to see the year out）。
除夕零点的钟声一响，人们还要吃饺子。
从初一开始，人们要走亲戚、看朋友，互相拜年（greet each othe r）。
拜年，是春节的重要习俗。
放爆竹（set off firecrackers）是春节期间孩子们最喜欢的活动。
传说燃放爆竹可以驱妖除魔（drive off evil spirits）。
Spring Festival is the New Year in Chinese lunar calendar. Among the traditional Chinese festivals, this is the most important and the most bustling festival.Chinese have many traditional customs relating to the Spring Festival. New Year’s Eve is the time for a happy reunion of all the family members, when they sit around the table to have a bumper New Year’s Eve dinner, talking and laughing, until daybreak, which is called “staying up to see the year out”. When the bell tolls midnight on New Year’s Eve, people eat dumplings. From the first day of the lunar year, people visit relatives and friends, to greet each other, which is an important custom for the Spring Festival. Setting off firecrackers is the favorite activity of children in the Spring Festival, which could drive off evil spirits according to legend.2．农历八月十五（the 15th day of the eighth lunar month），是中国的传统节日中秋节（Mid-Autumn Festival）。
一、对龙图腾的崇拜在中国大约已绵延了八千多年。
中国龙是古人将鱼、蛇、马、牛等动物与云雾、雷电等自然天象集合而成的一种神物。
中国龙的形成与中华民族的多元融合过程同步。
在中国人的心目中，龙具有开拓变化和团结凝聚的寓意。
(1) 对龙图腾的崇拜在中国大约已绵延了八千多年。
Chinese Dragon totem worship in China has been aroundfor over 8,000 years.(2) 中国龙是古人将鱼、蛇、马、牛等动物与云雾、雷电等自然天象集合而成的一种神物。
The ancients in China considered the dragon (or loong) as a fetish thatcombine s animals including the fish, snake, horse and ox with cloud, thunder, lightning and other natural celestial phenomena. (3) 中国龙的形成与中华民族的多元融合过程同步。
The Chinese dragon was formedin accordance with the multicultural fusion process of the Chinese nation.(4) 在中国人的心目中，龙具有开拓变化和团结凝聚的寓意。
To the Chinese, the dragon signifies innovation and cohesion.二、秧歌舞是中国汉族的一种民间传统舞蹈，通常在北方省份表演。
秧歌舞者通常穿上明亮多彩的表演服装，他们的表演动作有力迅速。
在农历春节、元宵节等节日期间，人们一旦听到锣鼓声，不管外面天气有多冷，他们都会蜂拥到街上看秧歌舞表演。
近年来，中国东北某些城市的老年人自发组织了了秧歌队，队员常年通过跳秧歌舞来保持健康，同时他们也乐在其中。
(1) 秧歌舞是中国汉族的一种民间传统舞蹈，通常在北方省份表演。
Yangko is one of the traditional folk dances of Han nationality in China. It is usually performed in Northern provinces.(2) 秧歌舞者通常穿上明亮多彩的表演服装，他们的表演动作有力迅速。
The dancers usually wear/ are dressed in colorful and light costumes, and the performance is powerful and rapid.(3) 在农历春节、元宵节等节日期间，人们一旦听到锣鼓声，不管外面天气有多冷，他们都会蜂拥到街上看秧歌舞表演。
During some festivals such as the Spring Festival, theLantern Festival, on hearing the sound of drum and gong, no matter how cold the weather is, people will come to the street and appreciate the Yangko.(4) 近年来，中国东北某些城市的老年人自发组织了了秧歌队，队员常年通过跳秧歌舞来保持健康，同时他们也乐在其中。
In recent years, the old people in some east-northern cities of China have organize d the team of Yangko by themselves; the team members keep healthyby dancing Yangko the whole year round.三、长城是人类创造的世界奇迹之一。
如果你到了中国却没去过长城，就像到了巴黎没有去看看菲尔铁塔，或者就像到了埃及没有去看金字塔一样。
人们常说：“不到长城非好汉。
”实际上，长城最初只是一些断断续续的城墙，直到秦朝才将其连城长城。
然而，今天我们看到的长城---东起山海关西至嘉峪关---大部分都是在明代修建的。
(1) 长城是人类创造的世界奇迹之一。
The Great Wall is one of the wonders of the world (that have been) created by human beings.(2) 如果你到了中国却没去过长城，就像到了巴黎没有去看看菲尔铁塔，或者就像到了埃及没有去看金字塔一样。
If you come to China without climbing the Great Wall, it's just like going to Paris without visiting the Eiffel Tower; or going to Egypt without visiting the Pyramids.(3) 人们常说：“不到长城非好汉。
”It is often said, “He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man.”(4) 实际上，长城最初只是一些断断续续的城墙，直到秦朝才将其连城长城。
In fact, it began as independent walls for different states when it was first built, and did not become “the Great Wall” until the Qin Dynasty.(5) 然而，今天我们看到的长城---东起山海关西至嘉峪关---大部分都是在明代修建的。
However, the wall we see today, starting from Shanhaiguan Pass in the east to Jiayunguan Pass in the west, was mostly built during the Ming Dynasty. 四、饺子是深受中国人民喜爱的传统食品。
相传为古代医圣张仲景发明。
饺子的制作包括：1）擀皮、2）备馅、3）包馅水煮三个步骤。
其特点是皮薄馅嫩，味道鲜美，形状独特，百食不厌。
民间有“好吃不过饺子”的俗语。
中国人接亲待客、逢年过节都有包饺子吃的习俗，寓意吉利。
对崇尚亲情的中国人来说，“更岁交子”吃饺子，更是欢度除夕、辞旧迎新必不可少的内容。
(1) 饺子是深受中国人民喜爱的传统食品。
Dumplings are one of the Chinese people’s favorite traditional dishes.(2) 相传为古代医圣张仲景发明。
According to an ancient Chinese legend, dumplings were first made by the medical saint---Zhang Zhongjing.(3)饺子的制作包括：1）擀皮、2）备馅、3）包馅水煮三个步骤。
There are three steps in making dumplings: 1) make dumpling wrappers out of/ with dumpling flour; 2) prepare the dumpling stuffing; 3) make dumplings and boil them.(4) 其特点是皮薄馅嫩，味道鲜美，形状独特，百食不厌。
With thin and elastic dough wrappers, fresh and tender stuffing, delicious taste, and unique shapes, dumplings are very delicious to eat.(5) 民间有“好吃不过饺子”的俗语。
There’s an old saying that, “Nothing could be more delicious than dumplings”.(6) 中国人接亲待客、逢年过节都有包饺子吃的习俗，寓意吉利。
During the Spring Festival and other holidays or when entertaining relatives and friends, Chinese people like to follow the auspicious custom of eating dumplings.(7) 对崇尚亲情的中国人来说，“更岁交子”吃饺子，更是欢度除夕、辞旧迎新必不可少的内容。
To Chinese people whobelieve in family affection/ties, having dumplings at the moment of the old year replaced by the new is an essential part ofbidding farewell to the old and ushering in the New Year.五、针灸是中医学的重要组成部分。
按照中医的经络理论，针灸疗法主要是通过疏通经络、调和气血，来达到阴阳归于平衡，使脏腑趋于调和之目的。
其特点是“内病外治”。
主要疗法是用针刺入病人身体的一定穴位，或用艾火的温热刺激烧灼病人的穴位，以达到刺激经络、治疗病痛的目的。
针灸以其独特的优势，流传至今并传播到了世界，与中餐、功夫、中药一起被海外誉为中国的“新四大国粹”。
(1) 针灸是中医学的重要组成部分。
Acupuncture is an important part of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).(2) 按照中医的经络理论，针灸疗法主要是通过疏通经络、调和气血，来达到阴阳归于平衡，使脏腑趋于调和之目的。
In accordance with the “m ain and collateral channels theory” in TCM, the purpose of acupuncture is to dredge the channel and regulate qi and blood so as tokeep the body’s yin and yang balanced and achieve reconciliation between the internal organs.(3) 其特点是“内病外治”。
