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四六级翻译练习 1.中国结（Chinese knot）是中华古老文明的一个缩影，是中国特有的民间手工艺术。中国结有着悠久的历史，在明清时期（the Ming and Qing Dynasties）尤为盛行。在现代，它通常被用做室内装饰、亲友间的馈赠礼物及个人的随身饰物。其因外观对称（symmetrical）精致，符合中国传统装饰的习俗和审美观念，故被命名为中国结。在北京申办2008年奥运会的过程中，中国结作为中国传统文化的象征，深受各国朋友的喜爱。 Chinese Knot is a miniature of the ancient Chinese civilization, and it is unique to Chinese traditional manual art. Chinese Knot has a long history ,and is especially prevalent in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In modern times, it usually functions as interior decoration, gift among relatives and friends, and personal ornament. It is possessed of delicate and symmetrical appearance and accords with the conventions of Chinese traditional decoration and aesthetics, therefore, it is named Chinese Knot .Chinese Knot , which symbolizes Chinese traditional culture, is well received by people all over the world in the course of the China’s bid for hosting the 2008 Olympics. 2.每年4月4日、5日或6日是清明节（the Qingming Festival）.清明节后气温升高，雨水增多。清明节既是中国的传统节日，也是最重要的祭祀（commemoration）节日。在这一天，汉族和少数民族都会供奉祖先，为逝去的人扫墓。清明节也是阳光明媚、草木吐绿的时节。自古以来，人们就有清明节踏青（Spring outings）的习俗。人们还会在清明节放风筝。这时植树树苗存活率高，之后长得也快，因此清明节也是植树的好时候。 The Qingming Festival falls on April 4,5or 6 each year. After the festival, the temperature rises up and rainfall increases. The Qingming Festival is not only a traditional festival in China, but also the most important festival of commemoration. Both the Han nationality and minority nationality offer sacrifices to their ancestors and sweep the tombs of the deceased at this time. The Qingming Festival is a time when the sun shines brightly, the trees and grass become green. Since ancient times, people have followed the custom of Spring outings. People love to fly kites during the Qingming Festival. The Qingming Festival is also a good time to plant trees, for the survival rate of saplings is high and trees grow fast later. 3中国烹饪文化是中国文化中有关烹饪和休闲的重要组成部分。中国悠久的历史、广袤的疆土、好客的习俗孕育了这一独特艺术。中餐以其“色、香、味、形”俱全而著称。他讲究原料的选配、食物的质地、佐料的调制、切菜的刀功、适时地烹调以及装盘艺术。最富盛名的菜系有南方粤菜、北方鲁菜、东部淮扬菜和西部川菜，以“