广外考研2009写作翻译

Part I writing (100 points)1.Summary writing (40points)Directions: Read carefully the following passage and summarize its contents in15--200 words. You must not copy complete sentences directly from the passage, which will incur deduction of your scores.Language is more than just a means of communication. It influences our culture and even our thought processes. During the first four decades of the 20thcentury, language was viewed by American linguists and anthropologists as being more important than it actually is in shaping our perception of reality. This was mostly due to Edward SAPI and his student Benjamin Whorf who said that language predetermines what we see in the world around us. In other words, language acts like a polarizing lens on a camera in filtering reality—we see the real world only in the categories of our language.Cross cultural comparisons of such things as color terms were used by SAPI and Whorf as evidence of this hypothesis. When we perceive color with our eyes, we are sensing that portion of electromagnetic radiation that is visible light. Infect, the spectrum of visible light is a continuum of light waves with frequencies that increase at a continuous rate from one end to the other. Another words, there are no distinct colors like red and green in nature. Our culture, through language, guides us in seeing the spectrum in terms of the arbitrarily established categories that we call colors. Different cultures may divide up the spectrum in different ways. This can be seen in the comparison of some English language colors with their counterparts in the Tiv language of Nigeria:Note: value refers to the lightness or darkness of a color. High value is light and low value is dark.SAPI and Whorf interpreted these data as indicating that colors are not objective, naturally determined segments of reality. In other words, the colors we see arepredetermined by what our vulture prepares for us to see. This example used to support the SAPI- Whorf hypothesis was objectively tested in the 1960’s. That research indicated that they went too far. All normal humans share similar sense perceptions of color despite differences in color terminology from one language to another. The physiology of our eyes is essentially the same. People all over the world can see subtle gradations of color and can comprehend other ways of dividing up the spectrum of visible light. However, as a society’s economy and technology increase in complexity, the number of color terms usually also increases. That is to say, the spectrum of visible light gets subdivided into more categories. As the environment changes, culture and language typically respond by creating new terminology to describe it.It is now clear that the terminology used bya culture primarily re flects that culture’s interests and concerns. For instance, Indians in Cnada’sNorthwest Territories typically have at least13 terms for different types and conditions of snow, while most non-skiing native Southern Californians use only 2terms--ice and snow. That does not mean that the English language only has 2terms. Quite the contrary, there are many more English words that refer to different states of frozen water, such as blizzard, dusting, flurry, frost, hail, hard pack, powder, sleet, slush, and snowflake. The point is that these terms are rarely if ever used by people living in tropical or subtropical regions because they rarely encounter frozen water in any form other than ice cubes. The distinctions between different snow conditions are not relevant to everyday life and children may not even have the words explained to them. However, people in these warmer regions make fine distinctions about other phenomena that are important to them. For instance, coastal Southern Californians often have dozens of surfing-related words that would likely be unknown to most Indians in the Northwest Territories or to people living in Britain for that matter.The number of terms related to a particular topic also may be greater or smaller depending on such social factors as gender. For example, North American women generally make far more color distinctions than do men. This may be largely due to the fact that subtle color differences are important factors in women’s clothing and makeup. Parents and peers usually encourage and train girls early to be knowledgeable about these distinctions.The cultural environment that people grow up in can have surprising effects on how they interpret the world around them. This became apparent during a Washington D.C. murder trial in 2002. A deaf man was convicted of stabbing to death two of his classmates at Gallaudet University. At his trial, the defendant said that he was told to do it by mysterious black-gloved hands. His delusions did not come in the form of spoken language. He was told to commit these brutal murders through sign language—his mode of communication. Another example is provided by Guugu Timithirr language speakers of the Cape York Penisula in northeastern Australia. This group of Aborigines do not have words for left, right, front, or back. They sue absolute rather than relative directions. When they refer to people or objects in their environment, they use compass directions. They would say “I am standing southwest of my sister” rather than “I am standing to the left of my sister.” Critics of the SAPI—Whorf hypothesis would point out that the Aborigines who speak this language also usually learn English and can use left, right, front and back just as we do. However, if they do not learn English during early childhood, they have difficulty in orienting themselves relatively and absolute orientation makes much more sense to them.2.essay writing(60points)Directions: Based on the assumption that the younger one starts to learn a foreign language, the higher the proficiency one would achieve ultimately, the education authorities of most regions in China have decided that English course should be offered from Grade One in all primary schools in both urban and rural areas. Write an essay of about 400 words unequivocally expressing your stance on this issue. Whatever position you take, make sure to justify your decision. Give a title to your essay.Part 2 translation3.Translate the following passage into Chinese(25points)Modernization and economic development neither require nor produce cultural westernization. To the contrary, they promote resurgence of, and renewed commitment to, indigenous cultures. At the individual level, the movement of people into unfamiliar cities, social settings, and occupations breaks their traditional bonds, generates feelings of alienation, and creates crises of identity to which religion frequently provides an answer. At the societal level, modernization enhances the economic wealth and military power of the country as a whole and encourages people to have confidence in their heritage and to become culturally assertive.As a result, many non-western societies have seen return to indigenous cultures. It often takes a religious form, and the global revival of religion is a direct consequence of modernization. In non-western societies this revival almost necessarily assumes an anti-western cast, in some cases rejecting western culture because it is Christian and subversive, in others because it is secular and degenerate. The return to the indigenous is most marked in Muslim and Asian societies.4.Translate the following passage into English (25points)《清明河上图》描绘的是北宋都城汴京在清明时节的繁华热闹景象。

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2009年考研英语写作指导及范文(一)

2009年考研英语写作指导及范文(一)

2009年考研英语写作指导及范文(一)For this part, you are allowed to write a short essay. You should write at least 150 words based on the chart and outline given below:1. 近十年来X市越来越多的人选择出境旅游2. 出现这种现象的原因3. 这种现象可能产生的影响原文Traveling abroadThe number of people in X city who prefer traveling abroad has been growing larger and larger in the past 10 years. In 1995 the number was only more than 10,000 and it grew to about 40,000 in 2000. But it changed greatly to almost 130,000 in 2005.I think one of the reasons for the changes may be the developing economy. Since people make more money now, they can afford for such a traveling. And then they are becoming more and more willing to study more about the world. Traveling abroad can help to broaden their horizons to achieve the goal. It can also provide a different scene abroad from the ones at home. The last reason is that people want to relax themselves and live a better life.What effects can it bring about?On one hand, it can make the city more beautiful. People get a lot from traveling abroad and can give suggestion on the city's construction. It can also make foreigners know more about the city and give the city more chance. On the other hand, if more people travel abroad, it will be harmful to the local traveling companies.In a way, since every matter has its two sides, we must consider it carefully点评这篇作文写得还可以,达到大学英语六级写作的起码要求。

2009年考研英语作文

2009年考研英语作文

2009年考研英语作文In 2009, the world was facing a global financial crisis that shook economies around the globe. Many people lost their jobs and struggled to make ends meet. The impact of this crisis was felt in every corner of the world, from big cities to small villages.Despite the challenges, there were also moments of hope and resilience. Communities came together to support each other, and individuals found new ways to adapt and survive. People started to realize the importance of solidarity and compassion in times of crisis.As the year went on, new technologies continued to reshape the way we live and work. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter became essential tools for communication and connection. The internet opened up new possibilities for learning and collaboration, bringing people from different backgrounds together.In the midst of all these changes, the importance of taking care of our planet became increasingly clear. Climate change was no longer a distant threat but a reality that we had to confront. People started to take action, from reducing their carbon footprint to advocating for policies that protect the environment.Looking back, 2009 was a year of challenges and opportunities. It was a time of uncertainty and change, but also a time of growth and resilience. As we move forward, we must remember the lessons of the past and continue to work towards a better future for all.。

考研英语二真题手译翻译2009

考研英语二真题手译翻译2009
1 Translation
1- There is a marked difference between the education which everyone gets from living with others, and the deliberate educating of the young.
Religious associations began, for example, in the desire to secure the favor of overruling powers and to ward off evil influences; family life in the desire to gratify appetites and secure family perpetuity; systematic labor, for the most part, because of enslavement to others, etc.
2- But in dealing with the young, the fact of association itself as an immediate human fact, gains in importance.
(48) While it is easy to ignore in our contact with them the effect of our acts upon their disposition, it is not so easy as in dealing with adults.
3- (50) We are thus led to distinguish, withess which we have been so far considering, a more formal kind of education - that of direct tuition or schooling.

2009年考研英语二真题全文翻译答案超详解析(原MBA)

2009年考研英语二真题全文翻译答案超详解析(原MBA)

2009 年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语(二)试题答案与解析Section I Use of English一、文章题材结构分析本文是一篇说明文,摘自2008 年 6 月26 日The New York Times。

文章主要介绍了世界石油价格的变化的原因以及给世界带来的改变。

第一段主要介绍了近年来石油价格的上涨以及其背后的原因。

第二、三段主要介绍了石油价格的改变对国家相互之间的关系带来的影响。

第四、五段分别具体的介绍了世界石油价格的变化给德国与美国来带的影响。

二、试题分析1.【答案】C【解析】本题主要考查词义辨析和熟词生义,A 项come,B 项gone,D 项arrived 都表示“到,到达”的含义。

C项cross 意为“穿过”,这里是引申含义“突破”。

这句话指“价格已经突破100 美元每桶”,与上文的“16 美元一桶”做比较。

2.【答案】D【解析】本题考查动词与介词词组的搭配。

解题重点在于空后面的一个介词词组from …to…表示一个范围。

A 项covered 意为“覆盖”一般指地理范围;B 项discovered 发现;C 项arranged 安排;C 项D 项的动词都与介词词组搭配不合理。

D 项ranged 意为涉及的“范围延伸”。

与后面的from…to…搭配合理。

本句句意是:价格上涨的原因涉及从……到……,固定搭配range from A to B。

因此,选项D 正确。

3.【答案】D【解析】本题的解答要根据上下文来推理,四个选项中 A 项intensity 强度;B 项infinity;无穷大;C 项insecurity不安全;D 项instability 不安定,不稳定性。

后面说到了“伊拉克与尼日利亚的三角洲地区”,我们知道这两个地区的局势长期不稳定。

所以D 答案与此相符。

4.【答案】B【解析】本题考核的重点是与名词的搭配的相关动词,后面的宾语是一个名词结构,the economic and political做map 的定语,而of the world 做了map 的后置定语,所以中心词是map。

2009年考研英语作文题目及范文

2009年考研英语作文题目及范文

小作文51题在某些地区塑料袋的禁止使用并不是很成功,因此白色污染仍然继续给当地报纸的编辑写一封信,信内包括 1 给出自己简短的看法和观点2 给出2-3条建议大作文是:网络的近与远一/客观描述图:很多人在上网二/说明意思:网络的普及是拉近了人们的距离还是使人们越来越疏远?2009年考研英语作文题目及高分范文Dear Editor,I am writing this letter to you in order to give my views and opinions on the ban on the usage of plastic bags in our local areas. because I think the result of it fails a lot.I know that there are many local residents in favour of the usage of plastic bags so that many businesses would still attract their regular customers by using them. However, in order to cope with the worsening problem, my suggestion is that a substitute of plastic bags shall be made and accepted by the customers. In addition, local authorities are supposed to make relative laws against such behavior.I would appreciate it if you could take my suggestions seriously. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.Yours Sincerely,Li Ming46题有人说,测量任何学校的价值是扩大和提高经验的影响,这种影响是最初动机的一部分47题只有逐渐注意机构的副产品,并且逐渐增多,它才能初人民认为是机构产品的一个直接因素。

2009英语专八作文真题范文

2009英语专八作文真题范文

2009英语专八作文真题范文英文回答:In 2009, the English Proficiency Test for EnglishMajors (TEM-8) asked candidates to write an essay on the topic of "The Impact of the Internet on People's Lives". This is a topic that I find particularly interesting and relevant, as the Internet has become an integral part ofour daily lives.The Internet has had a profound impact on the way we communicate, work, and access information. For example, social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have revolutionized the way we connect with friends and family, allowing us to stay in touch with people from all over the world. In terms of work, the Internet has made it possible for people to work remotely, which has greatly increased flexibility and efficiency in many industries. Additionally, the Internet has made it easier than ever to access information on a wide range of topics, from academicresearch to DIY tutorials.中文回答:2009年英语专八考试要求考生就“互联网对人们生活的影响”这个话题写一篇文章。

2009考研英语作文真题

2009考研英语作文真题The Role of Internet in Modern EducationAs the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the internet has emerged as a pivotal tool in modern education. This essay aims to explore the multifaceted role of the internet in enhancing the learning experience.First and foremost, the internet provides access to a vast array of educational resources. Students can now delve into subjects that were previously inaccessible due to geographical or financial constraints. Online courses from prestigious universities, digital libraries, and academic databases are just a few examples of the wealth of knowledge available at one's fingertips.Moreover, the internet facilitates interactive learning. Students can engage in online discussions, participate in virtual labs, and collaborate on projects with peers from around the globe. This not only broadens their horizons but also fosters a sense of global community and teamwork.Furthermore, the internet offers personalized learning experiences. Adaptive learning platforms can tailor educational content to the individual needs and pace of each student, ensuring that no one is left behind. This level of customization is a significant advancement over traditional classroom settings where one-size-fits-all teaching methodsoften prevail.However, it is important to acknowledge the challenges posedby the internet in education. Issues such as digital divide, where access to technology is unequal, and the potential for misinformation, are real concerns that need to be addressed. Additionally, the lack of personal interaction and the riskof students becoming overly reliant on technology are aspects that must be carefully managed.In conclusion, the internet is a transformative force in education, offering unparalleled opportunities for learning and growth. While it is not without its drawbacks, thebenefits it brings to the educational landscape are undeniable. As we move forward, it is crucial to harness the power of the internet while mitigating its potential pitfalls, ensuring a balanced and effective educational experience for all.This composition is designed to reflect the key points one might discuss in a 2009 postgraduate entrance English composition exam, focusing on a contemporary topic such asthe role of the internet in education.。

考研英语作文真题2009

考研英语作文真题2009As the saying goes, "Practice makes perfect." This applies not only to academic subjects but also to different aspects of our lives. Many people argue that, in order to improve themselves, they should constantly practice and never give up. However, others believe that practice is not always the key to success. In this essay, we will explore the advantages and disadvantages of practice and its impact on personal growth.On one hand, practice is undoubtedly essential for acquiring skills and knowledge. Take the example of learning a musical instrument. Without regular practice, it is impossible to become a proficient player. The more one practices, the more familiar they become with the instrument and the better their musical abilities become. Similarly, in academic pursuits, practice plays a crucial role in honing one's skills and deepening their understanding of complex concepts. By practicing regularly, students can sharpen their problem-solving abilities, develop critical thinking skills, and improve their overall performance in exams.Moreover, practice cultivates discipline and perseverance. Through continuous efforts, individuals learn to overcome obstacles and setbacks. They become resilient in the face of failure and develop a growth mindset. This not only applies to academic pursuits but also to various other aspects of life. For instance, in sports, athletes must practice diligently to enhance their performance and reach their full potential. It is through practice that they build physical strength, endurance, and develop strategies to outperform their opponents. Similarly, in the professional world, individuals whopractice their craft diligently are more likely to succeed and excel in their chosen fields.However, there is also a flip side to the practice. It can sometimes lead to burnout and exhaustion. Excessive practicing without proper rest and balance can take a toll on individuals' mental and physical well-being. The pressure to constantly practice and strive for perfection can lead to stress, anxiety, and even emotional breakdowns. Additionally, excessive focus on practice may limit individuals' creativity and hinder their ability to think outside the box. Innovation and originality often arise from a combination of practice and open-mindedness.It is crucial to strike a balance between practice and other aspects of life. While practice is important, it should not consume one's entire existence. Taking breaks, pursuing other hobbies, and maintaining social connections are equally important for personal growth. By engaging in a diverse range of activities, individuals can broaden their horizons, gain new perspectives, and foster creativity. In fact, research has shown that individuals who lead well-rounded lives tend to perform better in their chosen fields compared to those who solely focus on practice.In conclusion, practice is undoubtedly an important element for personal growth and skill acquisition. It helps individuals refine their abilities and develop discipline. However, excessive practice without proper rest and balance can lead to negative consequences. It is crucial to strike a balance between practice and other aspects of life in order to lead a well-rounded and fulfilling life. By doing so, individuals can achieve success without sacrificing their overall well-being. So, let us remember that while practiceis valuable, it should be accompanied by rest, balance, and a holistic approach to life.。

2009年考研英语写作经典范文二

2009年考研英语写作经典范文二Directions:You have worked in a Non-Governmental Organization for several years, but now you need to quit the job because you are moving to another city with your family. Write a letter to your boss Mr. Smith to tell him your decision and the reason, and your appreciation for the work experience in this agency.You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use "Li Ming" instead.Do not write the address.范文:Dear Mr. Smith,I am sorry to inform you by this letter that I plan to resign my present job in the next month. The main reason is that I will move to Qingdao to live permanently with my family, as Qingdao is my hometown.Looking back upon my five-year experience in this organization, I have had a very happy and enjoyable time working with you and other colleagues, from whom I have received lots of help and have learnt much. Please accept my sincere gratitude, as well as my regret for not being able to serve here any longer.Yours faithfully,Li Ming译文:尊敬的史密斯先生:通过这封信我很遗憾地告诉您我计划在下个月辞去目前的工作,其主要原因是我将和我的家庭一起搬回我的家乡青岛,并将在那里长期居住。

2009考研英语试题翻译

2009考研英语试题翻译、作文参考答案2009年01月19日 14:44 来源:搜狐教育46.It may be said that the measure of the worth of any social institution is its effect in enlarging and improving experience ,but this effect is not a part of its original motive尽管人们可以这样说,对任何一个社会制度价值的衡量就是其在增长和丰富经验方面所产生的影响,但是这种影响并不是其最初(原来)动机的一部分。

47. Only gradually was the by-product of the institution noted. and only more gradually still was this effect considered as a directive factor in the conduct of the institution。

这个制度的副产品仅仅是为人们所逐步注意到,而在实施这种制度时,认为这种影响是一个制约因素则仍然更为缓慢。

48. while it is easy to ignore in our contact with them the effect of our acts upon their disposition. it is not so easy as in dealing with adults.尽管我们在与年轻人交往时,很容易忽视我们的行为对他们性格的影响,但是与成年人接触或交往却并不那么容易。

49. Since our chief business with them is to enable them to share ina common life we cannot help considering whether or not we are forming the powers which will secure this ability.既然我们对他们的主要职责(任务)就是使年轻人能够参与到一个共同的生活中去,因此我们不禁思考我们是否正具备这种力量,而这种力量将有助于我们获得这种能力。

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