2001年--2011年同等学力英语第二部分翻译写作真题.doc

2001年 Part II?Translation (20 minutes, 10 points) Directions: Translate the following passage into English. Write your translation on the ANSWER SHEET. ?????? 过去50年其实并不是发明创新的黄金时期。从1900年到1950年，改变人类生活的发明有汽车、飞机、电话、收音机、电视机——当然还有核武器和计算机。而近50年来，只有为数不多的发明。难道发明的源泉已经枯竭了吗？答案并非如此。事实上，发明的新时代刚刚开始。 Part III? Writing (30 minutes, 15 points) Directions: For this part, you are to write a composition of 120~150 words on the following topic: The Greatest Invention in the Past Century In your composition, you should clearly state your opinion and give reasons to support your argument. Write your composition on the ANSWER SHEET. Part II Translation 参考译文： Actually the last fifty years was not the golden age of invention and innovation. From 1900 to 1950, human life was transformed by such inventions as cars, aeroplanes, telephones, radios and television sets, not to mention nuclear weapons and the computer of course. In the recent 50 years since only a few inventions have been made, was the wellspring of invention drying up? Not likely. Indeed, a new age of invention is just beginning. Part III Writing 参考范文： The Greatest Invention in the Past Century Of all the inventions and discoveries in the century, nothing can be more influencing than the invention of Internet. People who emphasize either the advantages or disadvantages have to acknowledge that Internet has become the essential part of our daily work and lives. Internet is the best information center. It is widely agreed that by using Internet, we can get access to information more easily and quickly. For example, we can read the latest news on Internet instead of buying a large piece of newspaper; we can also deal with our stock shares on the Internet sitting at home. In short, the convenience provided by the Internet helps us all. Internet also serves as a new way of communication. It is much cheaper than a telephone call, especially a long distance call; it is much quicker than a letter. Of course, it