四级段落翻译练习 2014
四级段落翻译练习 2014.5.21音乐：尽管音乐对每个人来说，都再熟悉不过了，但是几乎每个人对这门艺术都有自己的观点看法。
什么音乐算是好的音乐，这是见仁见智的。
各个音乐风格都有自己的经典音乐作品流行的并不完全等于经典的。
一个好的音乐作品，是创作者(creator)和演奏者(performer) 双方共同努力的结果，二者相辅相成，缺一不可。
2 四合院：四合院是从明代的北京延续下来的古典建筑风格的住宅。
四合院之间的狭窄的街道被称为“胡同”。
_个四合院有园林包围着四个房子，有高高的围墙保护。
四合院与胡同都是人们常见到的，有超过700多年的历史，但是由于现在的城市改造和中国经济的发展，四合院慢慢地从北京消失。
3. 中医(Chinese medicine)是世界医学的遗产。
中医有比西方医学更好的治病方法。
因为中医的效果和医治方式，在世界上中医现在越来越流行了。
中医起源于古代，巳经发展了很长一段时间，它收集了治疗不同疾病的各种方法。
传统中医讲究人们身体系统的平衡。
这是说，_旦人的身体系统平衡，疾病就会消失。
身体系统的损害是疾病的根源。
4 京剧(Beijing Opera)是中国的国粹。
作为一门古老的艺术，京剧的服装（costume)、脸谱(facial mask)更易被人喜爱。
不同的服装类型反映不同的人物身份特征。
富贵者的服装缀满精美的刺绣;穷困者的服装则简单朴素，少有装饰(elemental)。
脸谱是京剧中塑造人物形象的重要手段，它是用不同的颜色在脸上勾画出来的。
脸谱的颜色让人一看便知角色(portray)的善恶。
比如白色代表奸诈(treachery)，黑色代表正直不阿，黄色是骁勇，蓝、绿色多用于绿林好汉(rebellious fighters)，金、银色多用于神佛(divinity and Buddhism)等。
5. 北京有无数的胡[司(hutong）。
平民百姓在胡同里的生活给古都北京带来了无穷的魅力。
北京的胡同不仅仅是平民百姓的生活环境，而且还是一门建筑艺术。
通常，胡同内有一个大杂院，房间够4到l0个家庭的差不多20口人住。
所以，胡同里的生活充满了友善和人情味。
如今，随着社会和经济的飞速发展，很多胡同被新的高楼大厦所取代。
但愿胡同可以保留下来。
6.北京烤鸭（Peking duck）是北京最受欢迎的菜肴之一。
北京烤鸭的起源可以追溯到大约600年前的明朝。
那时候，来自中国各地的厨师前往北京为皇帝下厨。
直到清朝统治期间，北京烤鸭才在社会的不同阶层得到享用。
一整只烤鸭会被放在餐桌上，服务员会把它片成薄片儿。
做北京烤鸭的方法是先把宰杀过的鸭子放入开水中浸泡，然后挂在烤箱里烤上好几小时。
最终吃法是配上酱汁和饼皮。
1.While music is familiar to virtually everyone it is an art, about whicheveryone has an opinion. What defines “great” music is, very much,a personal issue. There is “great” music in every style but what ispopular does not always define the quality. Music is a joint effort between the creator and the performer and one cannot exist without the other.2.A standard siheyuan usually consists of houses on its four sides witha yard in the center. The gates are usually painted red and have largecopper door rings. Usually，a whole family lives in compound. The elder generation lives in the main house standing at the north end, the younger generations live in the side houses, and the south house is usually the family sitting room or study.3.Chinese medicine is a heritage of world medicine. Traditional Chinesemedicine has a power to heal people better than the western ones. China medicine now is more and more popular in the world due to its effect and its way to heal people. Originated from the ancient time，the Chinese medicine has developed in a long time and it has collected vari¬ous ways to treat different illness. The traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to the balance the body system of people. It is said that once the system of people is in balance, the illness will disappear. The damage of the body system is the source of disease.4.Beijing Opera is the cream of the Chinese culture. As a tradi¬tionalart form, its costumes and facial mask are more popular with peo¬ple.Different styles of costumes are used to reflect the status of different characters. There are more decorations in the costumes of nobles，while those of the poor tend to be simple and less elemental.Facial masks can reflect qualities of different characters. Facial masks using different colors are important ways to portray a character.People can tell a hero from a villain by the colors of the masks. In general，white usually represents treachery, black represents righteousness, yellow represents bravery, blue and green represent rebellious fighters，whil e gold and silver represent di¬vinity and Buddhism.5.In Beijing, there are numerous hutongs. The life of common people in hutongs brings endless charm to the ancient capital, Beijing. The hutong in Beijing is not only the living environment of common people but also a kind of architecture. Usually, there is a courtyard complex inside hutong, with rooms shared by 4 to 10 families of about 20 people. Therefore, life in hutongs is full of friendliness and genuine humanity. Nowadays, with rapid social and economic development, many hutongs are replaced by new tall buildings. I hope hutongs can be preserved.难点精析1.带来了无穷的魅力：翻译为bring endless charm to。
2.汉语习惯于用并列的散句或短语来表达一个语境，而英文习惯上用整句表述，句内不太重要的信息会用 | 介词短语或从句来补充说明，如本段中“胡同内有一个大杂院，房间够4到10个家庭的差不多20口人住”是：两个并列关系的汉语短句，翻译成英文时可将第二句用with介词结构表达出来，起补充说明的作用。
3.充满友善和人情味：翻译为full of friendliness and genuine humanity。
4.随着社会和经济的飞速发展：翻译为with rapid social and economic development，也是with介词短语的应用，在句中作伴随状语。
2014年大学英语四级综合考试试题(作文和翻译)(二)
大学英语四级综合考试试题(作文和翻译)(二)一、Writing （本大题1小题．每题106.0分，共106.0分。
For this part, you are allowed thirty minutes to write a composition . You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the outline (given in Chinese) below: ）第1题Directions: For this part, you are required to write a short passage about How to Be Likable in Social Life in several paragraphs. The composition should be about 120-150 words.你的作文应包含如下要点：(1)在社交生活中人人都渴望被人喜欢。
(2)要想叫人喜欢，你必须具备什么素质?How to Be Likable in Social Life【正确答案】：How to Be Likable in Social LifeWhether you are climbing the career ladder or just endeavoring to get through collegiate courses, I bet you desire to be likable in social life. To achieve this, however, you need to develop the qualities that the likable people share with one another.First of all, you need to make a strong connection to your "best self". The stronger connection you have to your best self now, the greater attraction you will hold to others. Secondly, you need to find in yourself as much grace and virtue in common with others as possible. Thirdly, you need to be optimistic. The quality of being optimistic enables you to seek opportunity for those stuck in straits. Last, certainly not the least, you need to cultivate the ability to make others comfortable.To sum up, the qualities of being at your best, sharing common ground with others, being optimistic, and keeping others comfortable, as mentioned above, will place you on the way to being the kind of person others enjoy being around.二、Translation（本大题5小题．每题7.0分，共35.0分。
2014四级模拟试卷段落翻译
上海菜系（cuisine）是中国最年轻的地方菜系，有着400多年的历史。
同其他中国菜系一样，本菜系具有“色、香（aroma）、味”三大要素。
上海菜的特点是活生生调料（seasoning）的使用邻村的质地和菜的原汁原味。
其中最著名的有特色点心“南翔小笼”（Nanxiang Steamed Meat Dumplings）和特色菜“松鼠鲑鱼”（Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish）。
“南翔小笼”是猪肉馅、皮薄个小、汁醇味美。
“松鼠鲑鱼”色泽黄亮，形如松鼠，外皮脆而里肉嫩，汤汁酸甜适口。
With a history of more than 400 years, Shanghai cuisine is the youngest among the major regional cuisines in China. It takes “color, aroma and taste” as its elements like all other Chinese regional cuisines. Shanghai cuisine emphasizes in particular the use of seasonings, the quality of raw materials, and original flavors. It is most famous for a special smack known as “Nanxiang Steamed Meat Dumplings are small in size, with thin and translucent wrappers, filled inside with ground pork and rich tasty soup. Squirrel-Shaped Mandarin Fish is yellow-colored and Squirrel-Shaped, with a crispy skin and tender meat, all covered with a sweet and sour source.香港中文大学成立于1963年，是一所研究型综合大学，以“结合传统与现代，融汇中国与西方”为创校使命。
14~15英语四级翻译真题及答案汇总
Chinese parents have frequently tended to pay too much attention to their children's study, so that children don’t help them do the housework. Their only requirement for their children is to study hard, perform well in the exams, and go to a famous/prestigious university. They believe it is good for their children, because in such a highly competitive society, only good results could ensure a promising future. Chinese parents also believe that parents will be honored if their children can achieve great success in society. Therefore, they are willing to sacrifice their own time, hobbies and interests, to create much better conditions for children.Lijiang, an ancient town of Yunnan Province, is one of the most famous tourist destinations. Its pace of life is slower than that of most cities of China. There are many natural beauties everywhere in Lijiang and many ethnical minorities provide tourists with a great variety of cultural experience. Lijiang is also well-known as the "city of love" in history. Many stories about life and dying for love have spreaded widely among the locals. Nowadays, for tourists home and abroad, the ancient town is regarded as a paradise of love and romance.The Annual Chinese Speech Contest for Foreigners was held in Changsha this year. The contest was proved to be a good way to promote cultural exchanges between China and other regions all over the world. It provides an opportunity for young people around the world to understand China better.A total of 126 players from 87 countries gathered in the capital of Hunan province to participate in the semi-final and the final from July 6th to August 5th.Competition is not the only activity. Players also have a chance to visit famous and historical attractions in other parts of China.第一套：中国是世界上最古老的文明之一。
2014年12月英语四级翻译真题及译文（旅游）
2014年12⽉英语四级翻译真题及译⽂（旅游）2014年12⽉⼤学英语四级考试刚刚结束，⽆忧考特邀新东⽅在线、北京新东⽅四、六级名师团队第⼀时间对上午的四级考试进⾏点评。
以下是卢根等⽼师对翻译部分的解析及译⽂，供⼴⼤考⽣参考。
越来越多的中国年轻⼈正对旅游产⽣兴趣，这是近年来的新趋势。
年轻游客数量的不断增加，可以归因于他们迅速提⾼的收⼊和探索外部世界的好奇⼼。
随着旅⾏多了，年轻⼈在⼤城市和景点花的时间少了，他们反⽽更为偏远的地⽅所吸引。
有些⼈甚⾄选择长途背包旅⾏。
最近调查显⽰，很多年轻⼈想要通过旅⾏体验不同的⽂化、丰富知识、拓宽视野。
More and more Chinese young people are getting interested in traveling, which is a new trend recently. The increasing number of young travelers can be attributed to the rapid growth of income and the curiosity to explore the outside world. With more travel, youngsters spend more time in remote areas rather than big cities and famous resorts. Furthermore, some of them would choose backpacking. Recent survey showed that many young people want to experience different culture, enlarge knowledge, and broader their horizon through traveling.。
2014大学英语四级考试 段落翻译
剪纸(paper cutting)是中国最为流行的传统民间艺 术形式之一。 Paper cutting is one of China’s most popular traditional folk arts. 中国剪纸有一千五百多年的历史，在明朝 和清朝时 期(the Ming and Qing Dynasties)特别流行。 Chinese paper cutting has a history of more than 1,500 years. It was widespread particularly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
见到自己的敀乡，他想起了童年的情景。 The sight of his native place called back his childhood. 他连续讲了两小时的法语，没有出现任何错误。 He has been speaking in French for two hours without any mistakes.
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Part IV Translation (30 minutes) 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. 样题 剪纸（paper cutting）是中国最为流 行的传统民间艺 术形式之一。中国剪纸有 一千五百多年的历史，在明 朝和清朝时期 （the Ming and Qing Dynasties）特 别 流行。人们常用剪纸美化居家环境。特别 是在春节 和婚庆期间，剪纸被用来装饰门 窗和房间，以增加喜 庆的气氛。剪纸最常 用的颜色是红色，象征健康和兴 旺。中国 剪纸在世界各地很受欢迎，经常被用作馈 赠 外国友人的礼物。 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答
2014-2015年四级翻译真题整理(共10套)
中国应进一步发展核能，因为核电目前只占其总发电量的2%。
该比例在所有核国家中居第30位，几乎是最低的。
2011年3月日本核电站事故后，中国的核能开发听了下来，中止审批新的核电站，并开展全国性的核安全检查。
到2012年10月，审批才又谨慎地恢复。
随着技术和安全措施的改进，发生核事故的可能性完全可以降到最低程度。
换句话说，核能是可以安全开发和利用的。
China should further develop nuclear energy, because nuclear power currently account for only 2% of its total generating capacity. The proportion ranks the 30th among all countries processing nuclear energy, which is almost the lowest.China’s nuclear power development stopped after the nuclear power station accident in Japan in March, 2011. The approval of new nuclear power plans was suspended, and the nationwide nuclear energy safety inspection started. It wasn’t until October, 2012 that examination an approval was restored cautiously.With the technology and safety measures, the possibility of nuclear accidents can definitely be minimized. In other words, the nuclear energy can be exploited and utilized safely.越来越多的中国年轻人正对旅游产生兴趣，这是近年来的新趋势。
2014年6月英语四级考试翻译真题
2014年6月英语四级考试翻译真题翻译一：为了促进教育公平，中国已经投入360亿元，用于改善农村地区教育设施和加强中西部地区农村义务教育。
这些资金用于改善教学设施、购买书籍，使16万多所中小学收益。
资金还用于购置音乐和绘画器材。
现在农村和山区的儿童可以与沿海城市的儿童一样上音乐和绘画课。
一些为接受更好教育而转往城市上学的学生如今又回到了本地农村学校就读。
In order to promote the equality of education, China has invested 36 billion yuan for the improvement of the educational facilities in rural areas and the enhancement of the rural compulsory education in the midwest. The fund is used to modify teaching facilities and to purchase books, benefiting more than 160 thousand primary schools and middle schools. Meanwhile, the fund is used to supplement musical instruments and painting supplies. Nowadays, like the children in coastal cities, those living in rural and mountain areas also have music and painting lessons. As a result, some students, once transferring to other cities for better education, come back to local schools now.翻译二：中国应该进一步发展核能，因为核电目前只占其总发电数的2%。
14年12月四级翻译真题及参考译文
Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese to English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.中国的互联网社区是全世界发展最快的。
2010年，中国约有4.2亿网民(netizen),且人数还在迅速增长。
互联网的日渐流行带来了重大的社会变化。
中国网民往往不同于美国网民。
美国网民更多的是受实际需要的驱使，用互联网为工具发电子邮件，买卖商品、规划旅程或付款。
中国网民更多是出于社交原因使用互联网，因而更广泛的使用QQ、聊天室等。
解析在这一段话并没有比较长的句子，也没有比较复杂的结构，稍微难点的就是比较结构了。
在仔细分析后，我们知道这篇翻译讲述的是中国的互联网快速发展，然后将美国和中国网民在使用互联网方面的区别进行了比较。
略一思索，我们就可以对这个短文作出如下翻译了。
参考译文The Internet community of China is developing in the fastest way in the world. China has about 420 million netizens in 2010, and the number is still growing rapidly. The growing popularity of Internet has brought significant changes to the society. And Chinese netizens are often different from the netizens in America. American netizens are more motivated by actual needs, using the Internet as a tool to send e-mails, buying and selling goods, plan trips or payment. Chinese netizens use the Internet more for social reasons. Hence, they use QQ and chat-rooms for a wider range.Directions:For this part,you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese to English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.越来越多的中国年轻人正在对旅游产生兴趣，这是今年来的新趋势。
2014年最新四级翻译训练
最新四级翻译汇总1 近年来，中国城市化进人加速阶段，取得了极大的成就，同时也出现了种种错综复杂的问题。
今天的城乡建设速度之快、规模之大、耗资之巨、涉及面之广、尺度之大等已远非生产力低下时期所能及，建筑已成为一种重大的经济活动。
难点注释：1）城市化urbanization 2）加速阶段an accelerating phase 3）错综复杂的问题some complicated problems 4）远非……所能及surpass 5）重大的经济活动a major economic pursuit 1．In recent years，urbanization in China has stepped into an accelerating phase.Amidst magnificent achievements，there have emerged some complicated problems. The crux is that the cities and the countryside are developing at such a rapid rate，on such a large scale，with such enormous capital，in such a vast extent that they have surpassed any historical period China has ever witnessed before. Virtually，building construction has today become a major economic pursuit in China.2. 从20世纪中叶到21世纪中叶的一百年间，中国人民的一切奋斗，则是为了实现祖国的富强、人民的富裕和民族的伟大复兴。
这个历史伟业，我们党领导全国人民已经奋斗了五十年，取得了巨大的进展，再经过五十年的奋斗，也必将胜利完成。
2014年6月四级英语真题阅读翻译(第二套)
Part III Reading Comprehension (40 minutes) Section AGlobal warming is a trend toward warmer conditions around the world. Part of the warming is natural; we have experienced a 20,000 -year -long warming as the last ice age ended and the ice 36away. However, we have already reached temperatures that are in 37with other minimum-ice periods, so continued warming is likely not natural. We are 38 to a predicted worldwide increase in temperatures 39 between 1℃and 6℃over the next 100 years. The warming will be more 40 in some areas, less in others, and some places may even cool off. Likewise, the 41 of this warming will be very different depending on where you are—coastal areas must worry about rising sea levels, while Siberia and northern Canada may become more habitable (宜居的) and 42 for humans than these areas are now.The fact remains, however, that it will likely get warmer, on 43, everywhere. Scientists are in general agreement that the warmer conditions we have been experiencing are at least in part the result of a human-induced global warming trend. Some scientists 44 that the changes we are seeing fall within the range of random (无规律的) variation—some years are cold, others warm, and we have just had an unremarkable string of warm years 45 —but that is becoming an increasingly rare interpretation in the face of continued and increasing warm conditions.Section BThe End of the Book?[A] Amazon, by far the largest bookseller in the country, reported on May 19 that it is now sellingmore books in its electronic Kindle format than in the old paper-and-ink format. That is remarkable, considering that the Kindle has only been around for four years. E-books now account for 14 percent of all book sales in the country and are increasing far faster than overall book sales. E-book sales are up 146 percent over last year, while hardback sales increased 6 percent and paperbacks decreased 8 percent.[B] Does this spell the doom of the physical book? Certainly not immediately, and perhaps not atall. What it does mean is that the book business will go through a transformation in the next decade or so more profound than any it has seen since Gutenberg introduced printing from moveable type in the 1450s.[C] Physical books will surely become much rarer in the marketplace. Mass market paperbacks,which have been declining for years anyway, will probably disappear, as will hardbacks for mysteries, thrillers, “romance fiction,” etc. Such books, which only rarely end up in permanentcollections, either private or public, willprobably only be available as e-books within a few years. Hardback and trade paperbacks for “serious” nonfiction and fiction will surely last longer. Perhaps it will become the mark of an author to reckon with that he or she is still published in hard copy.[D] As for children’s books, who knows? Children’s books are like dog food in that the purchasersare not the consumers, so the market (and the marketing) is inherently strange.[E] For clues to the book’s future, let’s look at some examples of technological change and seewhat happened to the old technology.[F] One technology replaces another only because the new technology is better, cheaper, or both.The greater the difference, the sooner and more thoroughly the new technology replaces the old. Printing with moveable type on paper dramatically reduced the cost of producing a book compared with the old-fashioned ones handwritten on vellum, which comes from sheepskin.ABible—to be sure, a long book—required vellum made from 300 sheepskins and countless man-hours of labor. Before printing arrived, a Bible cost more than a middle-class house.There were perhaps 50,000 books in all of Europe in 1450. By 1500 there were 10 million. [G] But while printing quickly caused the hand written book to die out, handwriting lingered on(继续存在) well into the 16th century. Very special books are still occasionally produced on vellum, but they are one-of-a-kind show pieces.[H]Sometimes a new techn ology doesn’t drive the old one out, but only parts of it while forcingthe rest to evolve. The movies were widely predicted to drive live theater out of the marketplace, but they didn’t, because theater turned out to have qualities movies could not reproduce. Equally, TV was supposed to replace movies but, again, did not.[I] Movies did, however, fatally impact so me parts of live theater. And while TV didn’t kill movies,it did kill second-rate pictures, shorts, and cartoons.[J] Nor did TV kill radio. Comedy and drama shows (“Jack Benny,” “Amos and Andy,” “The Shadow”) all migrated to television. But because you can’t drive a car and watch television at the same time,r ush hour became radio’s prime, while music, talk, and news radio greatly enlarged their audiences. Radio is today a very different business than in the late 1940s and a much larger one.[K] Sometimes old technology lingers for centuries because of its symbolic power. Mounted cavalry(骑兵)replaced the chariot(二轮战车) on the battlefield around 1000 BC. But chariots maintained their place in parades and triumphs right up until the end of the Roman Empire 1,500 years later. The sword hasn’t had a military function for a hundred years, but is still part of an officer’s full-dress uniform, precisely because a sword always symbolized “an officer and a gentleman.”[L] Sometimes new technology is a little cranky(不稳定的) at first. Television repairman was a common occupation in the 1950s, for instance. And so the old technology remains as a backup.Steamships captured the North Atlantic passenger business from sail in the 1840s because of its much greater speed. But steams hips didn’t lose their sails until the 1880s, because early marine engines had a nasty habit of breaking down. Until ships became large enough (and engines small enough) to mount two engines side by side, they needed to keep sails. (The high cost of steam and the lesser need for speed kept the majority of the world’s ocean freight moving by sail until the early years of the 20th century.)[M] Then there is the fireplace. Central heating was present in every upper-and middle-class homeby the second half of the 19th century. But functioning fireplaces remain to this day a powerful selling point in a house or apartment. I suspect the reason is a deep-rooted love of the fire. Fire was one of the earliest major technological advances for humankind, providing heat,protection, and cooked food(which is much easier to cat and digest). Human control of fire goes back far enough (over a million years) that evolution could have produced a genetic leaning towards fire as a central aspect of human life.[N]Books—especially books the average person could afford—haven’t been around long enough to produce evolutionary change in humans. But they have a powerful hold on many people nonetheless, a hold extending far beyond their literary content. At their best, they are works of art and there is a tactile（触觉的）pleasure inbooks necessarily lost in e-book versions. The ability to quickly thumb through pages is also lost. And a room with books in it induces, at least in some, a feeling not dissimilar to that of a fire in the fireplac e on a cold winter’s night. [O]For these reasons I think physical books will have a longer existence as a commercial product than some currently predict. Like swords, books have symbolic power. Like fireplaces, they induce a sense of comfort and warmth. And, perhaps, similar to sails, they make a useful back-up for when the lights go out.46. Authors still published in printed versions will be considered important ones.47. Some people are still in favor of printed books because of the sense of touch they can provide.48. The radio business has changed greatly and now attracts more listeners.49. Contrary to many people’s prediction of its death, the film industry survived.50. Remarkable changes have taken place in the book business.51. Old technology sometimes continues to exist because of its reliability.52. The increase of e-book sales will force the book business to make changes not seen for centuries.53. A new technology is unlikely to take the place of an old one without a clear advantage.54. Paperbacks of popular literature are more likely to be replaced by e-books.55. A house with a fireplace has a stronger appeal to buyers.Section CPassage OneQuestions 56 to 60are based on the following passage.The question of whether our government should promote science and technology or the liberal arts in higher education isn’t an either/or proposition(命题)，although the current emphasis on preparing young Americans for STEM（science, technology, engineering, maths）-related fields can make it seem that way.The latest congressional report acknowledges the critical importance of technical training, but also asserts that the study of the humanities (人文学科)and social sciences must remain central components of America’s educational system at all levels. Bo th are critical to producing citizens who can participate effectively in our democratic society, become innovative（创新的)leaders, and benefit from the spiritual enrichment that the reflection on the great ideas of mankind over time provides.Parents and stud ents who have invested heavily in higher education worry about graduates’ job prospects as technological advances and changes in domestic and global markets transform professions in ways that reduce wages and cut jobs. Under these circumstances, it’s natur al to lookfor what may appear to be the most “practical” way out of the problem “Major in a subject designed to get you a job” seems the obvious answer to some, though this ignores the fact that many disciplines in the humanities characterized as “soft” o ften, in fact, lead to employment and success in the long run. Indeed, according to surveys, employers have expressed a preference for students who have received a broadly-based education that has taught them to write well, think critically, research creatively, and communicate easily.Moreover, students should be prepared not just for their first job, but for their 4th and 5th jobs, as there’s little reason to doubt that people entering the workforce today will be called upon to play many different roles over the course of their careers. The ones who will do the best in this new environment will be those whose educations have prepared them to be flexible. The ability to draw upon every available tool and insight—picked up from science, arts, and technology—to solve the problems of the future, and take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves, will be helpful to them and the United States.56. What does the latest congressional report suggest?A) STEM-related subjects help students find jobs in the information society.B) The humanities and STEM subjects should be given equal importance.C) The liberal arts in higher education help enrich students’ spiritual life.D) Higher education should be adjusted to the practical needs of society.57. What is the main concern of students when they choose a major?A) Their interest in relevant subjects.B) The academic value of the courses.C) The quality of education to receive.D) Their chances of getting a good job.58. What does the author say about the so called soft subjects?A) The benefit students in their future life.B) They broaden students’ range of interests.C) They improve students’ communication skills.D) They are essential to students’ healthy growth.59. What kind of job applicants do employers look for?A) Those who have a strong sense of responsibility.B) Those who are good at solving practical problems.C) Those who are likely to become innovative leaders.D) Those who have received a well-rounded education.60. What advice does the author give to college students?A) Seize opportunities to tap their potential.B) Try to take a variety of practical courses.C) Prepare themselves for different job options.D) Adopt a flexible approach to solving problems.Passage TwoQuestions 61 to 65 are based on the following passage.Energy independence. It has a nice ring to it. Doesn’t it? If you think so, you’re not alone, because energy independence has been the dream of American president for decades, and never more so than in the past few years, when the most recent oil price shock has been partly responsible for kicking off the great recession.“Energy independence” and its rhetorical (修辞的) companion “energy security” are, however, slippery concepts that are rarely though through. What is it we want independence from, exactly?Most people would probably say that they want to be independent from imported oil. But there are reasons that we buy all that old from elsewhere.The first reason is that we need it to keep our economy running. Yes, there is a trickle（涓涓细流）of biofuel（生物燃料）available, and more may become available, but most biofuels cause economic waste and environmental destruction.Second, Americans have basically decided that they don’t really want to produce all their own oil. They value the environmental quality they preserve over their oil imports from abroad. Vast areas of the United States are off-limits to oil exploration and production in the name of environmental protection. To what extent are Americans really willing to endure the environmental impacts of domestic energy production in order to cut back imports?Third, there are benefits to trade. It allows for economic efficiency, and when we buy things from places that have lower production costs than we do, we benefit. And although y ou don’t read about this much, the United States is also a large exporter of oil products, selling about 2 million barrels of petroleum products per day to about 90 countries.There is no question that the United States imports a great deal of energy and, in fact, relies on that steady flow to maintain its economy. When that flow is interrupted, we feel the pain in short supplies and higher prices, At the same time, we derive massive economic benefits when we buy the most affordable energy on the world market and when we engage in energy trade around the world.61. What does the author say about energy independence for America?A) It sounds very attractive. C) It will bring oil prices down.B) It ensures national security. D) It has long been everyone’s dream.62. What does the author think of biofuels?A) They keep America’s economy running healthily.B) They prove to be a good alternative to petroleum.C) They do not provide a sustainable energy supply.D) They cause serious damage to the environment.63. Why does America rely heavily on oil imports?A) It wants to expand its storage of crude oil.B) Its own oil reserves are quickly running out.C) It wants to keep its own environment intact.D) Its own oil production falls short of demand.64. What does the author say about oil trade?A) It proves profitable to both sides. C) It makes for economic prosperity.B) It improves economic efficiency. D) It saves the cost of oil exploration.65. What is the author’s purpose in writing the p assage?A) To justify America’s dependence on oil imports.B) To arouse Americans’ awareness of the energy crisis.C) To stress the importance of energy conservation.D) To explain the increase of international oil trade.Part ⅣTranslation (30 minutes)为了促进教育公平，中国已投入360亿元，用于改善农村地区教育设施和中强中西部地区农村义务教育（compulsory education）。