2013年12月汉译英短文翻译

Model test one四合院(Siheyuan)是中国传统民居中最重要的形式。

它数量多、分布广，并且在汉族、满族、白族、以及其他少数民族中十分流行。

大多数房屋采用木质框架。

主屋建在南北走向的周线上，两个厢房则位于四合院的两侧。

家庭中的长者住在主屋中，而两翼则是年轻一代的卧室。

妇女住在内院。

客人和男仆住在外院。

这种分布符合封建礼制（feudal regulations）。

四合院遍布全国的城乡，但由于各地自然条件和生活方式各有不同，因此发展出各自的特征。

北京的四合院是最具代表性的。

Siheyuan is the most important form of Chinese traditional residential house. It is great in number and wide in distribution, popular among the Han, Manchu, Bai, and some of other minority groups. Many of the houses are of wood framework. The pricipal room is built on the south-north axis, and two wing rooms are located on both sides of it. The family elders live in the principal room and wings are the bedrooms for the younger generations. Women live in the inner yard. Guests and male servants live in the outer yard. This distribution is in accordance with the feudal regulations. Siheyuan spreads over towns and villages throughout China, but each development its own characteristics as a result of respective natural conditions and different way of life. Siheyuan in Beijing is most reprentative.Model test two风水（Feng shui）是中国建筑中的一个特殊传统，是古人对时间的布置与安排方法，其目的是为了时间建筑与环境的和谐共存。

1. A man may usually be known by the books he reads as well as by the company he keeps; for there is a companionship of books as well as of men; and one should always live in the best company, whether it be of books or of men.通常看一个读些什么书就可知道他的为人，就像看他同什么人交往就可知道他的为人一样，因为有人以人为伴，也有人以书为伴。

无论是书友还是朋友，我们都应该以最好的为伴。

But if you put down a book you don’t like and try another till you find one that means something to you, and then relax with it, you will almost certainly have a good time—and if you become as a result of reading, better, wiser, kinder or more gentle, you won’t have suffered during the process.但如果你放下了一本你不喜欢看的书而不断地去找寻另外一本对你有意义的书，因为这样一本书让你得到消遣放松，你确定很享受——因为阅读，你变得更好，更聪慧，更和善或者说更文雅，如果没有阅读的过程你什么也享用不了。

He felt that books and the knowledge in them were part of a world that was against him, a world to which he did not belong and which he did not want to enter, the world of which the hateful teachers were representatives and symbols.他认为这本书和书中的知识只是违背他自身世界的另一个世界，一个他不存在也不想介入的世界，一个可恨的老师们代表着和标榜着的世界。

作文部分：范文一： The modern technology has greatly altered the mode of communication among people. With the help of the Internet, people can easily contact each other anytime anywhere. However, the side effect is that many people have become over-dependent on the Internet and neglected face-to-face communication.As far as I'm concerned, electronic communication cannot fully replace the direct contact among people. Although it seems to bring everyone together, it actually estranges people and decreases the effectiveness of communication. A typical example is that, traditionally, people working in the same office simply walk to others and talk. Today, however, co-workers tend to send e-mails or instant messages through the Internet even when they are sitting next to each other. As words can never convey the full message, it usually takes much more time and rounds of conversation than face-to-face communication, in which people can discuss more directly with less loss of information.To conclude, the Internet enables more effective communication in some situations, but over-dependence on it actually pulls people apart.范文二：It is frequently observed that many people keep looking down at their mobile phones whatever they are doing. It is true that mobile phones have brought great convenience to us as we can send short messages, check e-mails, surf the Internet, or watch videos almost anywhere. However, the overuse of mobile phones also leads to some serious problems.The over-dependence on mobile phones can harm the relationship among friends and family. With mobile phones, people do not talk as much as before. For example, sometimes at dinner tables, instead of chatting and laughing with each other, many people choose to chat with other friends online. In other words, mobile phones help people contacting friends far away more easily at the expense of reducing the communication with those who are sitting right next to them.In conclusion, mobile phone can be a useful tool in modern life, but overusing it damages interpersonal relationship. There is no point to lose our intimacy with friends and family to modern technology.范文三：The impact of the Internet on learningExplain why education doesn’t simply mean learning to obtain informationIn the age of knowledge explosion, the Internet opens a magical portal for leaners to get access to seemingly incessant information. But is information equal to knowledge? “Once I learn how to use google, isn't that all the education I really need?” This question fully embodies the prejudiced opinion that as long as people acquire abundant information, they will get proper education.The rea son why education doesn’t simply mean learning to obtain information is that education is not limited to the hard facts or theories students can learn from their textbooks or the Internet. It relates to a wider scope ranging from the obtainment of practical skills to the development of characters, which are hard for students to learn simply by googling. Consequently, comprehensive learning in schools that includes learning knowledge, conducting experiments and communicating with peers is what true education is.In a word, the Internet does provide valuable information for learners, but people should be fully conscious of the essence of education and learn to tell the right from the wrong.听力部分：1. C. Consult a travel agent.2. A. They are on a long trip by car.3. C. He is unwilling to speak in public.4. B. Purse further education.5. A. He would not be available to start the job in time.6. B. Mechanic.7. D. Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week.8. A. A problem caused by the construction.9. C. To place an order for some products.10. A. The person in charge is not in the office.11. B. 0734, 21653 extension 51.12. B. Since he took to heavy smoking.13. A. He is getting too fat.14. D. They dislike doing physical exercise.15. C. To find a girlfriend.16-19音频无。

作文部分范文一：Happiness – Go for itIn this long journey we call "life", everybody is in pursuit of happiness and has their own interpretation of happiness. An inspiring idea is that happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them, which reveals the very truth about happiness. It cannot be achieved through waiting, but only through striving.There is no way that life always progresses as we wish. Problems may occur and we find ourselves in trouble, but it doesn't mean we are deprived of happiness. There are numerous examples for us to follow: disabled people overcoming obstacles, patients fighting against disease, poverty-stricken people achieving their dreams -- all these inspiring heroes. Their lives are definitely not problem-free, but they have found happiness by courageously solving problems.Therefore, it is essential to develop the ability to deal with problems. We need to muster our courage and confidence to face the fact. Meanwhile, we need to find effective ways to cope with them.In a word, if we stay strong and approach problems effectively, there will be no storm in life that we cannot weather. And after the storm, happiness is within our reach.范文二：Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay c ommenting on the remark “the greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” You can give examples to illustrate your point and then explain what you will do to make your life more meaningful. You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.How to Live a Meaning LifeAmong all the highlighted topics, there is “how to live a meaning life?” Everyone has his or her own opinion. As the saying has it, “the greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlas t it.” I cannot agree any more.If our life is just to pursue something for ourselves, we will surely feel fruitless and meaningless when we grow old. From Steve Jobs’s bibliography, we can get that the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do. Steve Jobs has brought a great many changes to our world. His life, although short, definitely outlast. That’s a life worth living.Therefore, if there is a way to make my life meaningful, it should be to find something I’m i nterested in and also helpful to others or the wholesociety. Only in this way can I keep my passion throughout my life until I finally fulfil my life.范文三：For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay about the impact of information explosion by referring to the saying "a wealth of information creates a poverty of attention". You can cite examples to illustrate your point and then explain what you can do to avoid being distracted by irrelevant information? You should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.Ways to Get Over Information ExplosionAs a famous saying goes, “A wealth of information creates a poverty of attention”. Nowadays we are in the Information Age. Some people keep complaining about distraction by the information explosion.Admittedly, the new information age has brought us so much convenience that we are allowed to get enough information just with a simple click sitting in front of the computers. Nevertheless, we are also confused, annoyed, distracted and upset by an incredibly large quantity of information. For example, when searching for something online, people are easily carried away by irrelevant information and forget their original plan. Besides, some information often turns out to be useless and actually advertisement. Therefore, it can be time-consuming and troublesome to search information online.Then what we can do to avoid being distracted by irrelevant information? Here I have some useful tips: Firstly, make a list of what you really want before your searching. This will help you to refuse some appealing, yet irrelevant information. Secondly, find some trustful and professional sources or websites and then save and categorize them. In this case, you can easily leave some ads and useless information behind.听力部分26. Legislation 27. Instruction 28. Efficient 29. dropout30. Motivation 31. Discipline 32. Contend 33. in favor of34. at their disposal 35. inferior to 36 enthusiasm 37 reward38 determine 39 impact 40 additional 41 closely 42 consistent43 suspending 44 affect 45 penalty2013年12月六级翻译闻名于世的丝绸之路是一系列连接东西方的路线。

自2013年12月考试起，全国大学英语六级考试的翻译部分将由原单句汉译英调整为段落汉译英，翻译内容涉及中国的历史、文化、经济、社会发展等题材，文章长度为180-200个汉字。

以下是大学英语六级考试翻译部分的大纲样题：中国新年是中国最重要的传统节日，在中国也被称为春节。

新年的庆祝活动从除夕开始一直延续到元宵节（the Lantern Festival），即从农历（lunar calendar）最后一个月的最后一天至新年第一个月的第十五天。

各地欢度春节的习俗和传统有很大差异，但通常每个家庭都会在除夕夜团聚，一起吃年夜饭。

为驱厄运、迎好运，家家户户都会进行大扫除。

人们还会在门上粘贴红色的对联（couplets），对联的主题为健康、发财和好运。

其他的活动还有放鞭炮、发红包和探访亲友等。

首先，这段关于中国春节的小文章难词较多，比如“传统”、“庆祝活动”、“除夕”、“延续”、“习俗”、“年夜饭”、“厄运”、“大扫除”“主题”、“放鞭炮”、“发红包”等等，这些词有的比较抽象，有的不太常见，或者有的是中国特有的说法，英文中没有明确对应的词，考生在翻译时应该抓住词的根本意思。

其次，长句也较多，考生要想把它翻译准确、通顺，不仅需要单词量和单词拼写过关，还需要掌握语法，分析句子成分，学会中英文转换的技巧。

如果说原来的大学英语六级考试的翻译部分需要考生掌握词和句的翻译，将信息进行简单的一对一式的传输的话，那么现在的大学英语六级考试的翻译部分则要求考生以词、句的翻译为基础，扩大到对整体段落的翻译的把握，与之前考查的句子翻译完全不同了。

第二部分：翻译技巧为了帮助广大考生从容应对翻译题型，我们将分别从词、句的翻译角度进行分析，帮助考生掌握翻译技巧和要点。

（一）词的翻译1.词义选择所谓词义选择，是指词本来就有这个意思，问题是要我们将其在特定场合的正确意思选出来。

正确选词是保证译文质量的重要环节，如果能做到在词语意义和字面形式上都对等当然最好，如果不能兼顾，则取意义，舍形式。

自2013年12月考试起，全国大学英语六级考试的翻译部分将由原单句汉译英调整为段落汉译英，翻译内容涉及中国的历史、文化、经济、社会发展等题材，文章长度为180-200个汉字。

以下是大学英语六级考试翻译部分的大纲样题：中国新年是中国最重要的传统节日，在中国也被称为春节。

新年的庆祝活动从除夕开始一直延续到元宵节（the Lantern Festival），即从农历（lunar calendar）最后一个月的最后一天至新年第一个月的第十五天。

各地欢度春节的习俗和传统有很大差异，但通常每个家庭都会在除夕夜团聚，一起吃年夜饭。

为驱厄运、迎好运，家家户户都会进行大扫除。

人们还会在门上粘贴红色的对联（couplets），对联的主题为健康、发财和好运。

其他的活动还有放鞭炮、发红包和探访亲友等。

首先，这段关于中国春节的小文章难词较多，比如“传统”、“庆祝活动”、“除夕”、“延续”、“习俗”、“年夜饭”、“厄运”、“大扫除”“主题”、“放鞭炮”、“发红包”等等，这些词有的比较抽象，有的不太常见，或者有的是中国特有的说法，英文中没有明确对应的词，考生在翻译时应该抓住词的根本意思。

其次，长句也较多，考生要想把它翻译准确、通顺，不仅需要单词量和单词拼写过关，还需要掌握语法，分析句子成分，学会中英文转换的技巧。

如果说原来的大学英语六级考试的翻译部分需要考生掌握词和句的翻译，将信息进行简单的一对一式的传输的话，那么现在的大学英语六级考试的翻译部分则要求考生以词、句的翻译为基础，扩大到对整体段落的翻译的把握，与之前考查的句子翻译完全不同了。

第二部分：翻译技巧为了帮助广大考生从容应对翻译题型，我们将分别从词、句的翻译角度进行分析，帮助考生掌握翻译技巧和要点。

（一）词的翻译1.词义选择所谓词义选择，是指词本来就有这个意思，问题是要我们将其在特定场合的正确意思选出来。

正确选词是保证译文质量的重要环节，如果能做到在词语意义和字面形式上都对等当然最好，如果不能兼顾，则取意义，舍形式。

2013年12月英语作文Title: Reflecting on 2013: A Year of Growth and Transformation.As we draw the curtains on 2013, it's natural to pause and reflect on the year that was. 2013 was a year of significant growth and transformation, marked by various events that shaped our world in profound ways. It was a year that witnessed both the best and worst of humanity, pushing us to question, reevaluate, and strive for improvement.On the global stage, 2013 was marked by significant political and economic shifts. The European Union faced significant challenges, as some of its member states struggled with debt crises and economic instability. The United States, on the other hand, saw a shift in power as a new president took office, promising a fresh start and a new direction for the country. Asia continued to emerge as a global economic powerhouse, with China and India leadingthe charge.In the realm of technology, 2013 was a year of remarkable advancements. The launch of new smartphones and tablets set new standards for speed, functionality, and design. The rise of big data and analytics transformed the way businesses and governments operated, enabling them to make more informed decisions based on vast amounts of data. The development of new renewable energy sources and technologies also marked a significant step forward in our efforts to combat climate change and protect the environment.Socially, 2013 was a year of both progress and regress. On the one hand, we saw a growing awareness and acceptance of diversity and inclusivity. People from different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs came together to celebrate their differences and work towards common goals. On the other hand, however, we also witnessed a rise in divisive rhetoric and intolerance, leading to conflicts and violence in some parts of the world.Individually, 2013 was a year of personal growth and transformation. It was a year of learning new things,taking risks, and pushing our boundaries. We faced challenges and setbacks, but we also achieved new heights and accomplished things we never thought possible. It was a year of self-discovery and understanding, as we delved deeper into our passions, interests, and values.Looking back on 2013, it's clear that the year wasfilled with both joy and sorrow, hope and despair, progress and regression. It was a year that tested our resilienceand reminded us of the importance of unity, compassion, and understanding. As we move into 2014, it's important tocarry the lessons of 2013 with us and use them as a guidefor the year ahead.In the coming year, let us strive to build bridgesrather than walls, to seek common ground rather thandivisive rhetoric. Let us embrace diversity and inclusivity, celebrating the differences that make us unique and strong. Let us work towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future, protecting the planet that sustains us all.Finally, let us never forget the power of individual action and choice. Each of us has the ability to make a difference, to shape our own destiny and contribute to the greater good of society. As we enter 2014, let us resolve to be agents of positive change, working towards a better world for all.In conclusion, 2013 was a year of growth and transformation, marked by both success and failure, joy and sorrow. It was a year that taught us valuable lessons about unity, diversity, and the power of individual action. As we move forward into 2014, let us carry these lessons with us and use them as a guide for the year ahead. Together, we can build a better world.。

2013年12月六级真题翻译丝绸之路：段落翻译原文：丝绸之路闻名于世的丝绸之路是一系列连接东西方的路线。

丝绸之路延伸6,000多公里。

得名于古代中国的丝绸贸易。

丝绸之路上的贸易在中国、南亚、欧洲和中东文明发展中发挥了重要作用。

正是通过丝绸之路，中国的造纸、火药、指南针、印刷等四大发明才被引介到世界各地。

同样，中国的丝绸、茶叶和瓷器 (porcelain)也传遍全球。

物质文化的交流是双向的。

欧洲也通过丝绸之路出口各种商品和植物，满足中国市场的需要。

【参考译文】The world-renowned wellknown Silk Road is a series of routes connecting the East and the West. It extended more than 6,000 kilometers. The Silk Road was named after ancient China’s silk trade which played an important role in the civilization development of China, South Asia, Europe and the Middle East. It was through the Silk Road that papermaking, gunpowder, compass and printing of the four great inventions of ancient China were introduced around the world. Similarly, Chinese silk, tea and porcelain(陶瓷) spread all over the world. Europe also exported various goods and plants through the Silk Road to meet the needs of the Chinese market.【点评】“丝绸之路”这一话题属于中国历史文化。

2013年12月大学英语六级真题及答案解析汇总（作文及翻译）2013年12月大学英语六级真题及答案解析汇总（作文及翻译）第1页 :2013年12月大学英语六级真题作文答案一、作文【作文一】求职信大学快要毕业了，需要找工作，写一封求职信说明申请工作的原因和自己能胜任的理由。

【参考范文】Dear Sir or Madam,I wish to apply for the position of a secretary you advertised in Beijing Weekly the other day. I will graduate from Peking University and obtain my bachelor’s degree in a few months. I am majored in business management, and I am 23 years old.I feel that my qualifications and intern experience makes mea suitable candidate for this job, which, according to the advertisement description, demands a multi-lingual person with some secretary experience. Chinese is my home tongue, andI have been the Best Host in the host competition of our school. Besides, I havea fair mastery of English, and my CET-4 is 657 point and CET-6 is 625 point. As for my work experience, I have been an intern secretary in one of the world top 500 companies for one year. The whole year’s intern exper ie nce has helped me aware of the importance of co-operation and co-ordination among coworkers.Thank you for your consideration of my application. I am looking forward to your reply.Yours Sincerely,Li Ming【作文二】Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on happiness by referring to the saying “Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.” You can cite examples to illustrate your points and then explain how you can develop your ability to deal with problem and be happy, you should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words.【参考范文】To solve problem, to taste happiness“What is happiness?” is a cliche topic. Everyone has a different definition to the true meaning of happiness. For Franklin Roosevelt, “happiness is not themere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” For Elbert Einstein, “if you want to live in a happy life, tie it to the goal, not the people or the things.” Al though the two great men grant different definitions to happiness, there is something in common, that is, happiness derives from the capacity to solve problems. I believe that this is true.There is no denying that life is full of problems. Let’s take en vironmental pollution for example. Pollution poses a great threat to our existence. Fortunately, this public hazard has drawn our greatly attention and many effective measures are being taking to solve it. In fact, now the public are benefiting more and more from pollution prevention and control. We can enjoy clear air, health food and beautiful scenes again. Isn’t this happiness?All in all, indeed, equipped with the ability to cope withproblems should suppose to be happiness. In other worlds, in the middle of problems lies happiness.【参考译文】解决问题，品味幸福“何为幸福?”这是一个老生常谈的话题。

2013年12月【翻译原文一】信息技术(Information Technology)，正在飞速发展，中国公民也越来越重视信息技术，有些学校甚至将信息技术作为必修课程，对这一现象大家持不同观点。

一部分人认为这是没有必要的，学生就应该学习传统的课程。

另一部分人认为这是应该的，中国就应该与时俱进。

不管怎样，信息技术引起广大人民的重视是一件好事。

【参考译文一】With full speed development of the information technology, Chinese citizens pay more and more attention to it. Some schools even take the information technology as a required course. For this phenomenon, different people have different opinion. Some people argue that it is not necessary to do this since the traditional courses are supposed to be learned. While some others hold the opposite view, they believe that China should keep pace with the times. No matter how, it is a good thing that information technology has drawn attention of the people.【参考译文二】As China citizens attaching great importance to the rapidly development of Information Technology, some college even set it as a compulsory course. Regarding to this phenomenon, people hold different views. Some people think it is not necessary, for students should learn the traditional curriculum. Another part of people think it is a need, because China should keep pace with the times. Anyway, it is a good thing that Information Technology aroused public concern.------------------------------------------------------------【翻译原文二】“你要茶还是咖啡?”是用餐人常被问到的问题。

作文部分：范文一： The modern technology has greatly altered the mode of communication among people. With the help of the Internet, people can easily contact each other anytime anywhere. However, the side effect is that many people have become over-dependent on the Internet and neglected face-to-face communication.As far as I'm concerned, electronic communication cannot fully replace the direct contact among people. Although it seems to bring everyone together, it actually estranges people and decreases the effectiveness of communication. A typical example is that, traditionally, people working in the same office simply walk to others and talk. Today, however, co-workers tend to send e-mails or instant messages through the Internet even when they are sitting next to each other. As words can never convey the full message, it usually takes much more time and rounds of conversation than face-to-face communication, in which people can discuss more directly with less loss of information.To conclude, the Internet enables more effective communication in some situations, but over-dependence on it actually pulls people apart.范文二：It is frequently observed that many people keep looking down at their mobile phones whatever they are doing. It is true that mobile phones have brought great convenience to us as we can send short messages, check e-mails, surf the Internet, or watch videos almost anywhere. However, the overuse of mobile phones also leads to some serious problems.The over-dependence on mobile phones can harm the relationship among friends and family. With mobile phones, people do not talk as much as before. For example, sometimes at dinner tables, instead of chatting and laughing with each other, many people choose to chat with other friends online. In other words, mobile phones help people contacting friends far away more easily at the expense of reducing the communication with those who are sitting right next to them.In conclusion, mobile phone can be a useful tool in modern life, but overusing it damages interpersonal relationship. There is no point to lose our intimacy with friends and family to modern technology.范文三：The impact of the Internet on learningExplain why education doesn’t simply mean learning to obtain informationIn the age of knowledge explosion, the Internet opens a magical portal for leaners to get access to seemingly incessant information. But is information equal to knowledge? “Once I learn how to use google, isn't that all the education I really need?” This question fully embodies the prejudiced opinion that as long as people acquire abundant information, they will get proper education.The rea son why education doesn’t simply mean learning to obtain information is that education is not limited to the hard facts or theories students can learn from their textbooks or the Internet. It relates to a wider scope ranging from the obtainment of practical skills to the development of characters, which are hard for students to learn simply by googling. Consequently, comprehensive learning in schools that includes learning knowledge, conducting experiments and communicating with peers is what true education is.In a word, the Internet does provide valuable information for learners, but people should be fully conscious of the essence of education and learn to tell the right from the wrong.听力部分：1. C. Consult a travel agent.2. A. They are on a long trip by car.3. C. He is unwilling to speak in public.4. B. Purse further education.5. A. He would not be available to start the job in time.6. B. Mechanic.7. D. Ask Laura to put off the cleaning until another week.8. A. A problem caused by the construction.9. C. To place an order for some products.10. A. The person in charge is not in the office.11. B. 0734, 21653 extension 51.12. B. Since he took to heavy smoking.13. A. He is getting too fat.14. D. They dislike doing physical exercise.15. C. To find a girlfriend.16-19音频无。

Title: The Impact of the Internet on the Way People CommunicateModel Essay 1:Internet does exert such a profound effect on our life that it revolutionizes the way of people’s living and thinking. As displayed in the picture，there are two parents sitting in the front of computer，who are chatting with their child on the internet. What a meaningful picture!From my perspective,the electronic contact cannot replace face to face communication owing to the following factors. To begin with,over-reliance on electronic contact will damage the interpersonal relationship, for the cold machine never replaces a warm-hearted greeting face to face. For example, the aged parents would like their only son who works far away home to come back home more often rather than to talk with him on the internet occasionally. What’s more, face to face communication is preferable because it is beneficial to build a harmonious society, for it attaches more importance to human affection and feelings instead of convenience and speed.Hence,it is necessary for us to use Internet in a reasonable way. After all, Internet is invented to connect you and me, and to bring conveniences to our life rather than set a barrier to keep people beyond reach. If we want to keep our interpersonal relationship more effectively, we should spend more time with them face to face in real life. Only in this way can we not only make full use of the communication tool on the net but also make our relationship tighter.Model Essay 2:As displayed in the picture, the parents are communicating with their kid on computer, despite the fact they are all home. Ironic as it is, the message conveyed here is thought-provoking: Internet has shaped the way people communicate far more than we could ever imagine.Although it is still too early to say that electronic communication will totally replace face-to-face contact, obviously the former outweigh the latter in a number of ways. For one thing,compared with face-to-face contact, electronic communication offers us an easy way to reach friends far away from us. We can send them messages via popular on-line chatting software or write emails to them.For another, electronic message allows us to speak out what we may not have courage to say in other’s face. That saves us from feeling awkward or embarrassed, and leaves the other enough time to respond as well.Electronic communication, however,does have its drawbacks.Virtual communication may lack many of the emotion cues normally associated with face-to-face communication, such as facial expression, body language, even the tone of one’s voice. Still,we can’t deny the fact that electronic communication is becoming the most prevalent way in our communication.Model Essay 3:As displayed in the picture, a boy is communicating with his parents through his computer. The words below the picture are so ironic that it leads us to think about how terrible the impact of Internet on the way people communicate is.Here are my views concerning the question whether electronic communication can replace face-to-face contract. And my answer is definitely no! For a start, we are human rather than electronic equipment. It is face-to-face contact that makes sense: only by such method can we truly know each other. In addition, with people in growing numbers immersing themselves in virtual communication, the distance between them is stretched with lack of emotion cues. Last but not the least, the online chatting or messaging is so harmful that it will gradually leave us speechless in face-to-face contact.Why not shut down your electronic equipment and have a face-to-face contact with others right now？I am convinced that it will benefit you a lot.Translation“你要茶还是咖啡?”是用餐人常被问到的问题。

2013年12月份英语四级考试全部参考答案终极版【新增阅读另外两套题，大家可以根据自己试卷情况看答案（学航·学府考研）】试卷一：中餐【真题原文】许多人喜欢中餐，在中国，烹饪不仅被视为一种技能，而且也被视为一种艺术。

精心准备的中餐既可口又好看，烹饪技艺和配料在中国各地差别很大。

但好的烹饪都有一个共同点，总是要考虑到颜色、味道、口感和营养(nutrition)。

由于食物对健康至关重要，好的厨师总是努力在谷物、肉类和蔬菜之间取得平衡，所以中餐既味美又健康。

【翻译答案】Most people like Chinese food. In China, cooking is considered as not only a skill but also an art. The well-prepared Chinese food is both delicious and good-looking. Although cooking methods and food ingredient vary wildly in different places of China, it is common for good cuisine to take color, flavor, taste and nutrition into account. Since food is crucial to health, a good chef is insistently trying to seek balance between cereal, meat and vegetable, and accordingly Chinese food is delicious as well as healthy.试卷二：信息技术【真题原文】信息技术(Information Technology)，正在飞速发展，中国公民也越来越重视信息技术，有些学校甚至将信息技术作为必修课程，对这一现象大家持不同观点。

2013年12月英语四级翻译真题解析及点评第一篇：2013年12月英语四级翻译真题解析及点评2013年12月英语四级翻译真题解析及点评：中餐（沪江网校版）2013年12月四级翻译原文：许多人喜欢中餐，在中国，烹饪不仅被视为一种技能，而且也被视为一种艺术。

精心准备的中餐既可口又好看。

烹饪技艺和配料在中国各地差别很大。

但好的烹饪都有一个共同点，总是要考虑到颜色、味道、口感和营养（nutrition）。

由于食物对健康至关重要，好的厨师总是努力在谷物、肉类和蔬菜之间取得平衡，所以中餐既美味又健康。

译文：Many people are fond of Chinese cuisine.In China, it is not only regarded as a craftsmanship, but also as an art.An exquisitely prepared Chinese cuisine is a feast for both the mouth and the eyes.The culinary skill and dish ingredients vary in different regions of China, but good Chinese cuisines always share something in common, i.e.the color,aroma, taste and nutrition.As food is vital for one’s health, a good chef always tries to strike a balance among grains, meat and vegetables.That’s why Chinese cuisine is tasty and healthy.【点评】本段翻译原文是常见的中国文化题材：中餐（Chinese cuisine/Chinese food），用词也都是与食物相关的高频词汇，如“谷物”“肉类”“口感”“营养”等，也提示了考生在复习时可以通过主题分类进行词汇学习、记忆。

Part 1 Writing (30 minutes) Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write an essay on happiness by referring to the saying “Happiness is not the absence of problems, but the ability to deal with them.”You can cite examples to illustrate your points and then explain how you can develop your ability to deal with problem and be happy, you should write at least 150 words but no more than 200 words. 【参考范文】 To solve problem, to taste happiness “What is happiness?”is a clichétopic. Everyone has a different definition to the true meaning of happiness. For Franklin Roosevelt, “happiness is not the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.” For Elbert Einstein, “if you want to live in a happy life, tie it to the goal, not the people or the things.” Although the two great men grant different definitions to happiness, there is something in common, that is, happiness derives from the capacity to solve problems. I believe that this is true. There is no denying that life is full of problems. Let’s take environmental pollution for example. Pollution poses a great threat to our existence. Fortunately, this public hazard has drawn our greatly attention and many effective measures are being taking to solve it. In fact, now the public are benefiting more and more from pollution prevention and control. We can enjoy clear air, health food and beautiful scenes again. Isn’t this happiness? All in all, indeed, equipped with the ability to cope with problems should suppose to be happiness. In other worlds, in the middle of problems lies happiness. 【参考译文】 解决问题，品味幸福 “何为幸福?”这是一个老生常谈的话题。

2013年12月-2019年12月四级真题——翻译2019年12月1. 起名字中国汉族人的全名由姓和名组成。

中文姓名的特点是,姓总是在前,名跟在其后,千百年来,父姓一直世代相传。

然而,如今,孩子跟母亲姓并不罕见。

一般来说,名有一个或两个汉字通常承载父母对孩子的愿望。

从孩子的名字可以推断出父母希望孩子成为什么样的人,或者预期他们过什么样的生活。

父母非常重视给孩子取名,因为名字往往会伴随孩子一生。

参考译文：The full name of Chinas Han ethnic group (people) is composed of family name( surname)and given name. One characteristic of the Chinese name is that the family name is always put before the given name. For thousands of years, the paternal surname( the father's family name) has been passed down through generations. However, it is not uncommon now for a child to have the maternal surname(the mother's family name). Generally speaking, a given name contains one or two Chinese characters, which carries the parents' hope for the kid. Therefore, it's easy to infer from the name what kind of person the parents expect their child to be, or what kind of life to lead Parents attach great importance to naming their kid as it will be his or her lifelong company. (新东方)2. 中国家庭观念中国的家庭观念与其文化传统有关。

【翻译原文】丝绸之路：闻名于世的丝绸之路是一系列连接东西方的路线。

丝绸之路是古代中国的丝绸贸易。

丝绸之路上的贸易在中国、南亚、欧洲和发挥这重要作用。

正是通过丝绸之路，中国的造纸、火药、指南针、印刷术传遍各地。

同样，中国的丝绸、茶叶和瓷器也传遍各地，欧洲也是通过丝绸之路出口各种商品和植物，满足中国市场的需要。

【参考译文】The world-renowned Silk Road is a series of routes connecting the East and the West. The Silk Road represents the ancient Chinese silk trade. The Silk Road trade played an important role in China, South Asia, Europe and Africa. It was through the Silk Road that Chinese papermaking, gunpowder, the compass and the printing press spread all over the world. Similarly, Chinese silk, tea and porcelain also spread all over the world through the Silk Road. And Europe exported all kinds of goods and plants through the Silk Road to meet the needs of the Chinese market.【翻译原文】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。