2014英语四级翻译预测题
2014年英语四级短文翻译预测集锦
短文翻译集锦1. 中秋习俗在中国月饼是一种特殊的食品，广受海内外华人的欢迎。
中秋节吃月饼就好比圣诞节吃馅饼(mince pies)。
为了庆祝中秋节，中国人通常做两件事：一是观赏满月。
二是品尝美味的月饼。
中秋节是每年农历八月十五日。
据说，这一天的月亮是一年中最圆的。
而月亮正是庆贺中秋的全部主题。
在中国人眼中，月饼象征着全家人的大团圆。
参考译文：Moon cakes are a special kind of food in China. They are very popular with the Chinese at home and abroad. Moon cakes are to Mid-Autumn Festival what mince pies are to Christmas. To celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese usually do two things: enjoy the full moon and eat delicious moon cakes. Mid-Autumn Festival falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. It is the time when the moon is said to be at its brightest and fullest. And the moon is what this celebration is all about. In the eyes of the Chinese people, a moon cake symbolizes the reunion of all family members.2.传统艺术皮影戏又称“影子戏”。
它是中国著名民间戏剧形式之一。
表演时艺人通常一边演唱一边操纵用兽皮或纸板制作的人物形象。
英语四级翻译预测题及参考译文
英语四级翻译预测题及参考译文英语四级翻译预测题：孙悟空请将下面这段话翻译成英文：孙悟空，也称为猴王(Monkey King)，是中国古典小说《西游记》(Journey to the West)中的一个主要角色。
在小说中，猴王从一块岩石中出生，通过道教髙人(Taoist master)的教授获得了超自然的力量。
他可以将自己变成七十二种不同的形象，还可以用筋斗云代步，一个筋斗(somersault)可以翻十万八千里。
孙悟空是中国文学历史最悠久的人物之一。
即使在今天他依然深受中国儿童的喜爱。
参考翻译:Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, is amain character in the classical Chinese novel Journeyto the West.In the novel, the Monkey King was bornout of a rock and acquired supernatural powersthrough instruction of Taoist master.He cantransform himself into seventy-two different ing clouds as a vehicle, he can travel108,000 miles with a single somersault.Sun Wukong is one of the most enduring Chineseliterary characters.He is deeply loved by the children in China even today.1.孙悟空，也称为猴王，是中国古典小说《西游记》中的一个主要角色:“也称为猴王”是主语补足语，可译为alsoknown as the Monkey King。
2014年6月大学英语四级考试新题型预测试卷-16920
20Passage Two Questions 20 to 22 are based on the passage you have just heard. A) The art of Japanese brush painting. C) Characteristics of Japanese artists. B) Some features of Japanese culture. D) The uniqueness of Japanese art.
注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 1 上作答。
二、听力部分(共3题，合计249分)
听力部分暂无录音 但配有听力原文 Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre. 注意：此部分试题请在答题卡 1 上作答。
2014.12大学英语四级考试预测题
Part I Writing.(30 minutes) 1、Honesty Should Be Treasured Part II Listening A.He hasn't eaten well recently. B.He's been helping his sister a lot. C.He can't stop searching for work yet. D.He's been working on his paper constantly. 2、 A.The meals served at school taste bad. B.The price of school meals will be higher. C.The prize will be awarded next term. D.The school meals have been sold out. 3、 A.Buy a newspaper. B.Ask for directions. C.Stand near the store. D.Help others more often. 4、 A.Borrowed some books from the woman. B.Given the woman a book bag. C.Lent the woman some books. D.Gone away for the weekend. 5、 A.The woman is a close friend of the man. B.The woman has been working too hard. C.The woman is seeing a doctor. D.The woman is tired of her work. 6、 A.There is enough spare time to fix the projector. B.There is another projector the man can use. C.The presentation can be given in another room. D.She is going out to order a spare projector. 7、 A.The man wants to review the woman's outline first. B.The man has expected to receive the report earlier. C.The woman needs to review the report again. D.The woman has completed more work than the man. 8、 A.He doesn't like to travel in heavy rain. B.He wonders whether the thunderstorm will eanse damage. C.He won't be able to watch the weather report. D.He will get home before the storm begins. 9、Conversation One. 听材料，回答下列问题： A.The college doesn't have any rock-climbing equipment. B.Not many students are interested in it. C.There is no one to teach them how to do it. D.There are no appropriate places for rock-climbing nearby. 10、 A.Climbers develop skills useful in other activities. B.Climbers have the opportunity to be outside and enjoy the scenery. C.Climbing isn't as expensive as other sports. D.Learning to climb doesn't take a very long time, 11、 A.Finding a climbing partner. B.Increasing upper-body strength. C.Selecting the appropriate equipment. D.Discussing popular climbing sites. 12、Conversation Two. 听材料，回答下列各题： A.He can't find his office key. B.He is unable to talk. C.He has misplaced some exams. D.He doesn't like his classroom. 13、 A.Mark the latest homework assignment. B.Make an appointment with the doctor. C.Put a cancellation notice on the classroom door. D.Return exam papers to his students. 14、 A.Teach Don's class while he's absent. B.Give Professor Webster the key to Don's office. C.Leave a message on the board in Don's classroom. D.Bring Don the homework that was due that day. 15、 A.To give Don's students the next assignment. B.To leave the master key for Don C.To put the homework on Don's desk. D.To call Don at the end of the afternoon. Passage One. 听材料，回答下列各题： A.The replacement of the harpsichord by the piano. B.The development of electronic musical instruments. C.The relative costs of different types of musical instruments. D.The performance of classical music on synthesizers. 17、 A.He is surprised by it. B.He thinks it is too soon to tell. C.He disagrees with it. D.He is alarmed by it. 18、 A.In the early nineteenth century. B.In the early twentieth century. C.In the late nineteenth century. D.In the mid-twentieth century. 19、Passage Two. 听材料，回答下列各题： A.Because it was too heavy. B.Because it did not bend easily. C.Because its string was short. D.Because it did not shoot far. 20、 A.It went out of use 300 years ago. B.It was invented after the short bow. C.It was discovered before fire and the wheel. D.It is still in use today. 21、 A.They are accurate and easy to pull. B.Their shooting range is 40 yards. C.They are usually used indoors. D.It took 100 years to develop them. 22、Passage Three. 听材料，回答下列各题： A.A recipe for a soft drink. B.The medicinal effects of cola. C.The history of cola. D.Soil-drink production. 23、 A.As a soft drink. B.As a medicine. C.As flavored hard candy. D.As a cooking oil. 24、 A.He sold cola to doctors. B.He was a drug store clerk. C.He suffered from severe headaches. D.He developed the cola syrup. 25、 A.By mixing it with special oils. B.By heating it. C.By adding soda water. D.By combining it with different flavors. 听⼒填空题 26、A survey showed that American women aremore concerned about losing weight than they are about26_________cancer, heart disease or diabetes. More than half of the 3,000 womenquestioned in the 27_________ by Meredith Corporation and NBC Universalwereworded about diet and weight,28 _________ 23 percent who were concerned aboutcancer and 20 percent whowere 29_________ about theircardiovascular health. The women were asked to 30_________ the health issues they were concerned about from a list of 20 problems. The survey showed many women thought theyshould be 31_________, with more than80 percent saying they were overweight. But just 43 percent said they wereexercising at least three times a week, and I 1 percent played team and individual sports. And lessthan two-thirds of all women said they get an annual physical. "These findings should be a wake-upcall to American women everywhere to make their yearly 32_________ without fail and make their ownpersonal health a top 33_________," said Diane Salvatore, editor in chief ofLadies' HomeJournal, which is published by Meredith Corp. While the majority of women said theywere overweight,68 percent said they were 34 _________ their identity and development as anindividual. But 40 percent said it was wrong for aman to tell a woman she was overweight. To improve their health,26 percent ofwomen said they took natural herbs and 35_________, while 25 percent bought or adopted a pet, accordingto the survey. Four percent visited a spiritual orreligious leader and one percent went to a hypnotist. 第(26)题__________. 27、第(27)题__________. 28、第(28)题__________. 29、第(29)题__________. 30、第(30)题__________. 31、第(31)题__________. 32、第(32)题__________. 33、第(33)题__________. 34、第(34)题__________. 35、第(35)题__________. Section A 36、Questions 36-46 are based onthe following passage. If it were only necessary to decidewhether to teach elementary science to everyone on a mass basis or to findind thegifted few and take them as far as they can go, our task would be fairlysimple. The public school 36_________ ,however, has no suchchoice, for the job must be 37_________ on at the same time.Because we depend so 38_________ uponscience and technology for our progress,we must produce 39_________ in many fields. Because wc live in ademocraticnation, whose citizens make the policies for the nation, largenumbers of us must be educated to understand, tosupport, and when necessary,to 40_________ the work of experts. The public school musteducate both producars andusers of scientific services. In education, there should be a goodbalance among the branches of knowledge that contribute to effectivethinkingand wise judgment. Such balance is 41_________ by too much emphasison any one field. This question ofbalance involves not only the relation of thenatural sciences, the social sciences, and the arts but also relative 42_________ "among the natural sciencestbemselves. Similarly, wc must have a balance betweencurrent and 43_________ knowledge. The attention of the public is44_________drawn to new possibilities inscientific fields and the discovery of new knowledge; these should not beallowed toturn our attention away from the sound,45_________ materials thatform the basis of courses for beginners. A. awarded B . heavily C. classical D. display E. established F. system G. involved H.defeated I.continually J. specially K.emphases L. establishment M. specialists N. carded O. judge 第(36)题__________. 37、第(37)题__________. 38、第(38)题__________. 39、第(39)题__________. 40、第(40)题__________. 41、第(41)题__________. 42、第(42)题__________. 43、第(43)题__________. 44、第(44)题__________. 45、第(45)题__________. Section B Beauty and Body Image in theMedia A. Images of female bodies are everywhere. Women—and their bodyparts--sell everything from food to cars.Popular film and television actressesare becoming younger, taller and thinner. Some have even been known tofaint onthe set from lack of food. Women's magazines are full &articles urging thatif they can just lose thoselast twentypounds, they'll have it all—the perfect marriage, loving children, great sex,and a rewarding career B. Why arc standards of beauty being imposed on women, the majorityofwhom are naturally larger and moremature than any of the models? The roots,some analysts say, are economic. By presenting an ideal difficult toachieve andmaintain, the cosmetic and diet product industries arc assured of growth andprofits. And it's noaccident that youth is increasingly promoted, along withthinness, as an essential criterion of beauty. If not allwomen need to loseweight, for sure they're all aging, says the Quebec Action Network for Women'sHealth inits 2001 report. And, according to the industry, age is a disasterthat needs to be dealt with. C. The stakes are huge. On the one hand, w o m e n w h o a r e i n s e c u r e a b o u t t h e i r b o d i e s a r c m o r e l i k e l y t o b u y b e a u t y p r o d u c t s , n e w c l o t h e s , a n d d i e t a i d s . 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2014.6月 英语4.6级翻译预测
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。
2014.12大学英语四级预测试卷
Section A Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks.Electronic cigarettes will face new(36)__________in the US，the US Food and DrugAdministration(37)__________yesterday．These will include curbs on sales to minors and distribution of free samples，as well as provisions forcing manufacturers to place health warnings on packaging． The long-awaited proposals—which also demand that the manufacturers should disclose all the ingredients in details and make claims of(38)__________risk only if scientifically validated--are less stringent(严厉的)than the Europe legislations voted on in February．(39)__________the proposed restrictions doing nothing to control advertising or curbing the sale off lavored products with names such as“Very Berrylicious”，(40)__________of e-cigarettes claim that they are more(41)__________and scientific than the EU rules．“This is much less onerous than the European Tobacco Products directive，”says Gerry Stimson，a UKconsultant who supports“least harm"’solutions to health problems．“It is clear that the FDA process，(42)__________the EU，follows the science，but this is just a first step and the regulatory process could take years，during which the products and the market will develop．” The proposals will likely(43)__________further debate for and against e-cigarettes，which call resemble real cigarettes but contain no tobacco，only a vaporized form of pure nicotine that users breathe in and out． Backers of e-cigarettes say they have great(44)__________to help hardened smokers quit or cut down，because unlike other nicotine replacement products，they closely(45)__________cigarettes，both in appearance and use．注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。
2014四级范文+几篇预测
2014四级范文+几篇预测Self-help Traveling1. 越来越多大学生选择“自助游”，原因是…2. 也会带来一些问题3. 你的看法Self-help TravelingMore and more college students choose self-help trayelijig rather than arranged tour s when they plan to travel. The reason inay be that by ananging the route, booking che aper hotels and taking cheaper transportatio n means 2.W by themselves, they can save a lot of money.Convenient and economical as self-help t raveling sounds, it still has some potential p roblems Perhaps the most important one is t he safety hazard. Being alone without a grou p or a tour guide, a traveler may be helples s in face of danger, i.e. robbery, wild animalattacks, etc. In addition, they are more Eik ely to be at risk of getting lost when traveli ng alone in a strange city or in the remote countryside.In my view, self-help traveling can be e xciting and challenging which is worth tryin g. However, before setting out alone on a to ur, travelers should make good preparations. Besides, they should hear security in mind all the time and keep ia touch with their fri ends or relatives. By doing soa they can enj oy the pleasure of exploring a strange city s afe and sound.Due Attention Should Be Given to Speaking1. 如今不少学生在英语学习中不重视口语2. 出现这种现象的原因是……3. 为改变这种状况，我认为……【范文】Due Attention Should Be Given to SpeakingNowadays fewer and fewer students pay attention to their spoken English, which res ults in a dramatic increase in the number of students who can spell English words but a re incapable of speaking them fluently or co rrectly. This phenomenon has aroused many people’s attention.Why does such a phenomenon emerge? As far as I’m concerned, there are possibly two reasons contributing to this phenomenon. On the one hand, exam-oriented education makes many schools lay emphasis on passing the English exams, which leads to the lack of speaking environment for students to prac tice their spoken English. On the other hand, students themselves don’t realize the import ance of the ability to speak English which h as a great influence on their future study an d career development.To change this situation, I think, we ca n take the following measures. First, the importance of oral English should be emphasize d to raise students’ awareness of the necessit y of speaking English. Second, exams should be modified to make students pay attention to their spoken English. Third, schools can organize various activities to arouse students’interest in speaking English.Parents’ Being Slaves to Children1. 现在有些父母成为“孩奴”2. 出现这种现象的原因3. 这种现象可能产生的影响【范文】Parents’ Being Slaves to ChildrenParents’ being slaves to their children o r “child’s slave” is nowadays a hot topic in China. It refers to young parents who have to spend a large part of their income on chi ldren. These parents feel great strain underthe burden of raising a child and struggle h ard to make as much money as possible.The cost of raising a child in China is becoming greater and greater. But economic pressure is not the only reason that makes y oung parents “child’s slave”. Parents’ compe t ing with each other in trying to provide the best possible living conditions for their chil dren should also be blamed.If this problem continues, it would affec t parents and the development of our countr y. These parents would suffer from huge eco nomic pressure, which may pose a threat to their marriages or physical and mental healt h. On the other hand, to avoid being slaves, some couples are unwilling to have childre n.Shopping through Media1. 目前许多人通过媒体购物2. 媒体购物有利有弊3. 我的看法【范文】Shopping through MediaWith the development of science and tec hnology, it is much more common for people to buy goods through different kinds of me dia than before. People can buy things such as computers and necklaces through TV, ra dio, the Internet, etc.Shopping through media is welcomed by most people due to various reasons. From t he perspective of consumers, it can save tim e for people who don’t have much spare tim e. For retailers, it can cut costs for those wi thout much circulating funds. However, there are still some defects in shopping through media. First, compared with face-to-face deal, it seems less reliable and trustworthy. Seco nd, people will lose the fun of bargaining.In my view, although shopping via medi a brings great convenience to us, we still should be brings great convenience to us, we s till should be careful when we “go shoppin g” through media. We should check the info rmation released by the media. Only in this way can we fully enjoy the convenience brou ght by media shopping without the concern of being cheated.The Internet1. 有人认为网络可以让学习、工作更有效率2. 有人却认为网络让青少年沉迷，影响学习3. 我的看法【范文】The InternetIn the era of information and technolog y, the Internet plays an important role in o ursociety. However, people’s opinions are s till divided on this point. Those who are infavor of the Internet claim that it has a lot of advantages. Firstly, information searching is no longer a tough job with the help of all kinds of search engines. Secondly, we can c ontact friends or business partners via e-mai ls or software such as Internet Meeting and Yahoo Messenger.Those who are opposed to the Internet hold that its disadvantages are numerous. In the first place, using the Internet costs cons iderable time, money and energy, especially f or those with poor self-control. In the secon d place, increasing young people are indulge d in online games and unhealthy information, which are extremely harmful to their devel opment.In my opinion, its pros outweigh the co ns. The past twenty years have witnessed the fast development of the Internet along with the national economy. A brighter future isawaiting us if we make good use of the Inte rnet.My View on Double BA Degree1. 现在大学生读双学位的现象很常见2. 我对这一现象的看法范文内容：Recently it has become a common phen omenon for college students to have two maj ors at the same time. In this way, they can get double BA degrees when they graduate f rom the university several years later.Although it may bring unfavorable cons equences, we can be sure to conclude that t his practice is favorable on the whole. To be gin with, most students will become more ha rdworking and efficient in order to finish th e learning tasks satisfactorily. Moreover, wit h two degrees at hand after graduation, they will stand a better chance in the job market full of fierce competition. In the third plac e, as for today's university students, tuition and fees are becoming more and more expe nsive. If they can make achievements in stud y at school and find a satisfactory job after wards, it will not be a big problem.Weighing the pros and cons of such a n ew trend, we can naturally arrive at the con clusion that it is beneficial and rewarding. T his system not only compels students to wor k hard, but also prepares them for the comi ng competition.重点讲析：首段直接点题，说明现象;第二段分述三个优点，其中首句为让步状语从句，意思是“虽然可能带来负面的后果，但总体上是有益的”;第三段呼应第二段，得出结论。
2014四级翻译预测
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、中国将进一步发展经济、扩大开放，这对海外企业(enterprises)意味着更多的商机。
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练习 1 •中国将进一步发展经济、扩大开放，这对海外企业（enterprises）意味着更多的商机。
改革开放以来，中国企业与海外企业一直积极开展经济技术合作，并取得了巨大成就。
海外企业不仅帮助了中国企业的成长，而且也在合作中获得了收益。
中国政府将继续提供有利的政策和条件，推动中国企业与国外企业进一步开展合作。
key 1 • China will develop its economy further and open itself wider to the outside wor ld, which offers more business opportunities to overseas enterprises. Since China’s reform and opening up, Chinese enterprises have been cooperating with overseas enterprises in terms of economy and technology, and have scored great achievement. Overseas enterprises have not only helped Chinese enterprises with their growth, but also benefited from the cooperation. Chinese government will continue to offer favorable policies and conditions to promote the further cooperation between Chinese and overseas enterprises.练习2 •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（the Tang 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。
Key 2 • T he 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.练习3 •假日经济的现象表明：中国消费者的消费观正在发生巨大变化。
根据统计数据，中国消费者的消费需求正在从基本生活必需品转向对休闲、舒适和个人发展的需求。
同时，中国人的消费观在蓬勃发展的假日经济中正变得成熟。
因此产品结构应做相应调整，来适应社会的发展。
另一方面，服务质量要改善，以满足人们提高生活质量的要求。
Key 3 •The phenomenon of holiday economy shows that Chinese people’s consumption concept is undertaking great changes. According to statistics, the demands of Chinese consumers are shifting from the basic necessities of life to leisure, comfort and personal development. Therefore, the structure of products should be adjusted accordingly to adapt to social development. On the other hand, services should be improved to satisfy people’s demand for an improved quality of life.练习4 •端午节，又叫龙舟节，是为了纪念爱国诗人屈原。
屈原是一位忠诚和受人敬仰的大臣（minister）,他给国家带来了和平和繁荣。
但最后因为受到诽谤（vilify）而最终投河自尽。
人们撑船到他自尽的地方，抛下粽子，希望鱼儿吃粽子，不要吃屈原的身躯。
几千年来，端午节的特色在于吃粽子（glutinous dumplings）和赛龙舟，尤其是在一些河湖密布的南方省份。
Key 4 •The Duanwu Festival, also called the Dragon Boat Festival, is to commemorate the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan was a loyal and highly esteemed minister, who brought peace and prosperity to the state but ended up drowning himself in a river as a result of being vilified. People got to the spot by boat and cast glutinous dumplings into the water, hoping that the fishes ate the dumplings instead of Qu Yuan’s body. For thousands of years, the festival has been marked by glutinous dumplings and dragon boat races, especially in the southern provinces where there are many rivers and lakes.练习5 •2013年6月20日在中国各地，剧估计60万儿童和他们的老师观看了有宇航员（astronaut）王亚平在距离地球300公里的上空所讲授的科学课。
王亚平与两个同事乘坐天宫一号实验舱(the Tiangon-1 laboratory module) 执行为期两周的任务。
她在课上进行了一系列太空的物理演示。
在有些演示中还对比了在地球上重力（one-gravity）环境下同样的实验。
这堂物理课不仅让孩子们享受了一堂知识与乐趣兼具的物理课，也显示了我国通信科技的前进。
Key 5 • On June 20, 2013, an estimated 600 thousand school children and their teachers across China watched a science lesson taught from 300km above the Earth by astronaut Wang Yaping. Wang is aboard the Tiangong-1 laboratory module with two crewmates, for a two-week mission. Her lessons were a series of physics demonstrations in the space. In some demonstrations, she compared with the same experiment under the one-gravity environment on Earth. The lesson has not only offered children a physics lesson with knowledge and interest, but also shows the advance in communication technology of China.1．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。
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。
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。
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.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.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.2．我们对历史的爱好起源于我们最初仅对一些历史上的宏伟场面和激动人心的事件感到孩童般的兴趣；其后，这种爱好变得成熟起来，我们开始对历史这出“戏剧”的多样性和复杂性，对历史上的辉煌成就和悲壮失败也感兴趣；对历史的爱好，最终以我们对人类生命的一种深沉的神秘感而告结束。