2024年12月第一套
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.
北斗(Beidou)卫星导航系统的成功研制是中国自改革开放以来取得的一项重大科技成就。研发人员经过不懈努力，攻克了一系列技术难题，北斗系统最终实现了全球覆盖和高精度定位，使中国成为世界上少数几个独立拥有全球卫星导航系统的国家之一。北斗系统已广泛应用于交通运输、灾害救援、天气预报、公共安全等诸多领域。北斗系统现在已经在国际上得到广泛认可，开始为越来越多的国家和地区提供优质服务。
2024年6月第三套
扇子自古以来就深受中国人喜爱，但现在已不只是消暑纳凉的工具，而更多地作为艺术品供人欣赏。许多扇子造型优美、做工精良，并绘有山水、花鸟、人物等精美图案，具有很高的艺术价值。中国许多著名画家和书法家喜欢在扇子上作诗绘画，展示其艺术品味。扇子常作为礼物赠予他人，表达美好的祝福和真挚的情感。如今，扇子的实用功能已大为减弱，但作为一种文化符号和艺术形式，扇子仍然在中国传统文化中扮演着重要角色。
2024年6月第二套
中国盛产竹子，是最早开发利用竹资源的国家。竹子在中国分布广泛，品种丰富。竹子实用性强，用于生产和生活的许多方面，如筷子、桌椅的制作和桥梁、房屋的建造。中国人爱竹，自古以来就有无数文人以竹为主题，创作了绚丽多彩的文学和绘画作品。竹子主 干(stem) 笔直，象征正直的品格。竹子具有强大的生命力和适应能力，无论环境多么恶劣，都能够顽强生存，因而寓意坚韧不拔的精神。几千年来，竹子一直被视为中华民族品格的象征。
2024年6月第一套
中国的传统婚礼习俗历史悠久，从周朝开始就逐渐形成了一套完整的婚礼仪式，有些一直沿用至今。如今的中式婚礼习俗已有很大变化，但婚礼庆典仍然十分隆重。婚礼场地经过精心装饰，以象征喜 庆(jubilance) 的红色为主色调，摆放着许多祝愿新人幸福的物件。在婚礼上，新人要拜天地(bowt o Heaven and Earth),拜父母和相互对拜，然后设宴招待宾客，并向宾客敬酒致谢。今天，许多年轻人依然钟情于传统的中式婚礼，体验独特而美好的中国式浪漫。
2023年12月第三套
近年来，中国老龄人口持续增长。中国政府正采取各种措施，推进养老服务体系建设，使老年人晚年生活健康幸福。全国兴建了各类养老服务机构。为了提升养老机构的服务质量，政府颁布了一系列标准，加强对养老机构的监管。许多城市为方便老年人用餐，开设了社区食堂，为他们提供价格实惠的饭菜。行动不便的老年人还能享受上门送餐服务。同时，中国还在积极探索居家和社区养老等其他养老模式，以确保所有老年人老有所养。
2023年12月第二套
随着经济与社会的发展，中国人口结构发生了显著变化，逐渐步入老龄化社会。中国老年人口将持续增加，人口老龄化趋势将更加明显。为了应对人口老龄化带来的种种挑战，国家正积极采取措施，加大对养老的支持。通过改革社会保障(social security)制度，政府不断增加社会保障经费，逐步扩大社会保障覆盖范围，使更多老年人受益。政府还鼓励各种社会团体为老年人提供服务。在政府和社会团体的共同努力下，老年人将生活得更加幸福。
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2024年12月第一套
The successful development of the Beidou Satellite Navigation system represents a significant technological achievement for China since its reform and opening-up. through unremitting efforts, researchers have overcome a series of technical challenges, enabling the Beidou System to ultimately achieve global coverage and high-precision positioning. This has made China one of the few countries in the world to independently possess a global satellite navigation system. The Beidou System has been widely applied in various fields, including transportation, disaster relief, weather forecasting, and public safety. It has now gained widespread international recognition and has started providing high-quality services to an increasing number of countries and regions.
2024年6月第三套
Fans have been deeply loved by the Chinese people since ancient times. However, they are no longer just tools for cooling off in the heat but are more often appreciated as works of art. Many fans feature elegant shapes, exquisite craftsmanship, and are adorned with exquisite patterns of landscapes, flowers and birds, and figures, possessing high artistic value. Many renowned Chinese painters and calligraphers enjoy composing poems and painting on fans to showcase their artistic taste. Fans are often given as gifts to others, expressing good wishes and sincere emotions. Nowadays, the practical function of fans has greatly diminished, but as a cultural symbol and artistic form, fans still play an important role in traditional Chinese culture.
2024年6月第二套
China is abundant in bamboo and is the first country to develop and utilize bamboo resources. Bamboo is widely distributed across China and comes in a rich variety of species. It is highly practical and is used in many aspects of production and daily life, such as making chopsticks, tables, and chairs, as well as constructing bridges and houses. Chinese people have a deep affection for bamboo. Since ancient times, countless literati have taken bamboo as their theme, creating a rich tapestry of literary and artistic works. The straight stem of bamboo symbolizes integrity. Bamboo possesses strong vitality and adaptability, able to thrive tenaciously regardless of how harsh the environment is, thus embodying the spirit of perseverance. For thousands of years, bamboo has been regarded as a symbol of the character of the Chinese nation.
2024年6月第一套
Chinese traditional wedding customs have a long history, with a complete set of wedding rituals gradually taking shape since the Zhou Dynasty, some of which are still in use today. Nowadays, Chinese wedding customs have undergone significant changes, but wedding celebrations remain very grand. The wedding venue is meticulously decorated, primarily in red, a color symbolizing jubilance, and is adorned with many items that convey blessings for the couple's happiness. During the wedding, the couple bows to Heaven and Earth, pays respects to their parents, and bows to each other. They then host a banquet to entertain their guests and offer toasts to express their gratitude. Today, many young people still favor traditional Chinese weddings, experiencing the unique and beautiful Chinese-style romance.
2023年12月第三套
In recent years, China has witnessed a continuous increase in its elderly population. The Chinese government is taking various measures to promote the development of an elderly care service system, aiming to ensure that the elderly can enjoy a healthy and happy life in their later years. Various types of elderly care service institutions have been established across the country. To enhance the service quality of these institutions, the government has issued a series of standards and strengthened supervision over them. Many cities have set up community canteens to facilitate meal access for the elderly, offering them affordable meals. Elderly individuals with mobility issues can also enjoy home-delivery meal services. Meanwhile, China is actively exploring other elderly care models, such as home-based and community-based care, to ensure that all elderly people are well taken care of.
2023年12月第二套
With economic and social development, China's demographic structure has undergone significant changes, gradually transitioning into an aging society. The elderly population in China will continue to grow, and the trend of population aging will become even more pronounced. To address the various challenges posed by population aging, the country is actively taking measures to increase support for elderly care. By reforming the social security system, the government is continually increasing funding for social security and gradually expanding its coverage to benefit more elderly individuals. The government also encourages various social organizations to provide services for the elderly. through the joint efforts of the government and social organizations, the elderly will lead happier lives.
