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.
《水浒传》(Water Margin)是中国文学四大经典小说之一。这部小说基于历史人物宋江及其伙伴反抗封建帝王的故事，数百年来一直深受中国读者的喜爱。毫不夸张地说，几乎每个中国人都熟悉小说中的一些主要人物。这部小说中的精彩故事在茶馆、戏剧舞台、广播电视、电影屏幕和无数家庭中反复讲述。事实上，这部小说的影响已经远远超出了国界。越来越多的外国读者也感到这部小说里的故事生动感人、趣味盎然。
参考译文：
Water Margin is one of the four classic novels in Chinese literature. Based on the story of the historical figure Song Jiang and his companions rebelling against the feudal emperor, this novel has been deeply loved by Chinese readers for centuries. It is no exaggeration to say that almost every Chinese is familiar with some of the major characters in the novel. The captivating stories in this novel have been retold repeatedly in teahouses, on theatrical stages, through radio and television broadcasts, on movie screens, and in countless households. In fact, the influence of this novel has far surpassed national boundaries. An increasing number of foreign readers also find the stories in this novel vivid, moving, and highly engaging.
