English-Chinese TranslationDirections: Translate the following into Chinese and write your translation on your Answer Sheet Ⅱ.
1. It goes without saying, then, that language is also a political instrument, means, and proof of power. It is the most vivid and crucial key to identity: it reveals the private identity, and connects one with, or divorces one from, the larger public, or communal identity. There have been, and are, times, and places, when to speak a certain language could be dangerous, even fatal. Or, one may speak the same language, but in such a way that one's antecedents are revealed, or (one hopes) hidden. This is true in France, and is absolutely true in England: The range (and reign) of accents on that damp little island make England coherent for the English and totally incomprehensible for everyone else. To open your mouth in England is (if I may use black English) to "put your business in the street": You have confessed your parents, your youth, your school, your salary, your self-esteem, and, alas, your future.
不言而喻,语言也是一种政治工具、手段和力量的象征。对于身份而言,语言是极其 形象并且至关重要的,因为它可以透露个人的身份,也可以将个人与公众或公共的身份联 系起来或与其分离开。在某些时间或地点讲某种语言可能是危险的,甚至是致命的。这种 情况过去发生过,现在也存在。或者某人可能讲一种语言,但是这样就会泄露自己的身份, 也可能像他所希望那样而隐瞒。这种情况在法国如此,在英国尤其如此。在这片湿气袭人 的小岛上,英式口音的影响及统治范围使英国仅与带有英国口音的英国人和谐共存,却不 适合其他人在此生活。在英国开口说英语(或者说黑人英语)相当于把你的全部都公诸于 众,包括你的父母、青年时期、所受的教育、薪水、自尊心。天啊,甚至你的未来都被一 览无余。
Chinese-English TranslationDirections: Translate the following into English and write your translation on your Answer Sheet Ⅱ.
1. 美国财政部长亨利·保尔森昨天以上海为终点结束了他对亚洲三国的访问。作为美国总 统的首席经济政策顾问和最主要的经济事务发言人,保尔森昨天上午在上海期货交易所所发 表的主题讲演被认为是布什政府对华经济政策的最新阐述。在昨天有讲演中,保尔森多次强 调中国的经济增长不仅不具有威胁性,而且对全球经济的增长有好处。他表示,美国欢迎中 国发展并成为全球经济中的一员。
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson,left Shanghai yesterday,where he made an end of the visit to the three countries in Asia.As the chief economic policy consultant and economic affairs spokesman of the American president,Paulson delivered a keynote address in Shanghai Futures Exchange.And the address was regarded as the latest exposition of the economic policies of the Bush-administration towards China.During the speech,Paulson repeatedly emphasized that China's economic growth has benefit but no threat to the global economic growth.He declared that America welcomes the development of China to become a member of tbe global economy.
Part Ⅳ Writing1. Practical Writing
Directions: Write a letter of invitation of about 100 words to your close friend Tom, asldng him to come and stay for a weekend with your family at your riverside cottage:
(a) you have not seen him for a long time;
(b) the country air will do him good;
(c) he can catch a train after work on Friday;
(d) you ask him to let you know the time of his arrival;
(e) you will meet him at the station.
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73.Practical Writing
DearTom,
I hope you haven't any plan for the weekend as we'd like you to come to the countryside and sDend a weekend with my families.You haven't been to country before,have you?The environment here is better than city's,and the air may do you good and make you feel energetic.I would like you to experience for yourself.You may catch a train after work on Friday.Please let me know the time of your arrival in advance.Thus I could meet you at the station.
Looking forward to your coming.
Sincerely yours,
×××
2. Essay Writing
Directions: Write an essay of about 200 words on the topic: "China is not ready for E-education" (E-education: a type of education conducted in the environment of the lnternet with the guidance of modern educational theories). Write your essay on your Answer Sheet Ⅱ.
Essay Writing
China Is Not Ready for E-education
In recent years.our life has taken place numbers of great changes,SO haS the education system. Some people suggest that the E—education system set up to catch up with the pace of social development Inmyopinion,Chinaisnot readyforE—education.Andthere aretwomain reasonsfortheidea.
For one thing,the conditions of institutions of higher learning aren't mature.As is known to all,China is a developing country,and all aspects involving education are not perfect.In addition, E—education requires advanced equipment and a great deal of money.Therefore,the economic environment doesn't permit the replacement of E—education.
For another point.0ur existing education system is not perfect.As to the system,there are still several drawbacks that have brought problems such as dependant,impracticability,employrhent pressure and so on. We should take classes that suitable for us,however,the E-education is not applicable yet.
In conclusion,in the short run,China is not ready for E—education.The urgent task on hand is to develop Our economy and set up more perfect education system.And I believe that it is just a matter 0ftime to realize E—education.