12级试卷段落翻译1-10

1、Translation Passage 1,The Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, is one of the traditional festivals in China. According to Chinese lunar calendar, the 15th day of the eighth month is the exact midst of autumn, so it is called the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Festiva

2、l is an evening celebration when families gather together to light lanterns, eat moon cakes and appreciate the round moon. On that night, the moon appears to be at its roundest and brightest. The full moon is a symbol for family reunion, which is why that day is also known as the Festival of Reunion

3、. Like other traditional festivals, the Mid-Autumn Festival also has a long history, evolved gradually with the passage of time.,Translation Passage 2,Shanghai, located on the coast to the East China Sea, is the financial, trade and shipping center of the country. The Bund is the most famous and att

4、ractive sight in the city. The best time to admire the Bund is after dark when all the buildings are lit up, creating an extremely colorful and breathtaking scene. The stunning views there attract not only visitors from home and abroad but also film producers who make the Bund background for their f

5、ilms and TV dramas. There are two ways to admire the Bund: You can enjoy the beautiful scene on both sides by cruise or on the West Bank of the Huangpu River.,Translation Passage 3,In fact, self-denial widely applied by Chinese is closely connected with Chinese attitude towards the values of individ

6、uals and the values of groups. Comparatively speaking, Chinese prefer to emphersize the importance of joint efforts made by each of the groups members. In most cases, after Chinese receive compliments for certain achievements that they have made, they tend to be reluctant to accept the compliments.

7、On the contrary, they prefer to say that they owe their achivements to their bosses who have supported them, and to their colleagues who have provided them with substantial assistance.,Translation Passage 4,Cell phone has altered human relations.There is usually a note on the door of the conference

8、room, which reads turn off your cell phone. However, the rings are still resounding in the room. We are all common people and have few urgencies to do. Still, we are reluctant to turn off the phone. Cell phone symbolizes our connection with the world and reflects our thirst for socialization. We are

9、 familiar with the scene when a person stops his steps to edit short messages with eyes glued at his phone, disregard of his location, whether in the middle of the road or nearby restrooms.,Translation Passage 5,For those who love shop online, November is the best time of the year, because Nov.11, “

10、Chinas Singlesday”, will see many seemingly irrational discounts. Last year, Taobao, a major online shopping website, set a record of one billion Yuan in sales that day alone. The large number of items sold paralyzed the delivery service due to overloading. On the verge of yet another annual spendin

11、g spree, it is necessary to learn some tricks and tips to make the most of the shopping carnival.,Translation Passage 6,According to a recent study, people eat more when they are sitting in front of the TV, and the more entertaining the program is , the more they eat. Experts point out that while yo

12、u are watching TV, your brains are distracted and you dont notice what the food tastes nor do you know when to stop eating. On the contrary, if you can concentrate on the taste of the food, you will feel full faster. Many studies have linked obesity to watching TV due to the fact that viewers basica

13、lly do not move, especially when an interesting show is on.,Translation Passage 7,George Bernard Shaw once said: “There are two tragedies in our life. One is that you have not obtained what you love while the other is that you have obtained what you love.” But when carefully relishing it, I discover

14、 that the stand of this remark is still possession. If we regard creation as our stand and have an aesthetic vision for life, we can say that there are two enjoyments: one is that you have not attained what you love and you can continue your pursuit and creation while the other is that you have atta

15、ined what you love and you can commence your appreciation and experience.,Translation Passage 8,According to the statistics given by American National Sleep Foundation, Americans average sleep time decreased 10% comparing with last century. Lack of sleep has brought great impact on peoples daily lif

16、e. There are times when people are so tired that they fall asleep almost anywhere. For example, therere lots of sleeping on the bus or train on the way home from work in the evenings. In some classes a student will start snoring so loudly that the professor has to ask another student to wake the sle

17、eper up. The worse time to fall asleep is when driving a car. Police reports are full of traffic accidents that occur when people doze off and bump into something else.,Translation Passage 9,Beijing Opera, known as the essence of Chinese national drama, is called the “oriental opera”. The accompanyi

18、ng music, singing and costumes are all fascinating and artistic. The main melodies originated from several ancient local operas, especially from the famous “Anhui opera troupes” which was popular in southern China in the 18th century. It is generally accepted that Beijing Opera reached its peak for the first time at the end of the 18th century when operas thrived not only among civilians but also in the palace. The interaction of the folk opera with the palace opera enables Beijing Opera to gain its unprecedented development.,Translation Passage 10,Australia, located