12月大學(xué)英語(yǔ)四級(jí)考試改革樣題：翻譯
Part IV Translation
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.
剪紙是中國(guó)最為流行的傳統(tǒng)民間藝術(shù)形式之一。中國(guó)剪紙 有一千五百多年的歷史,在明朝和清朝時(shí)期特別 流行。人們常用剪紙美化居家環(huán)境。特別是在春節(jié)和婚慶期間,剪紙被用來(lái)裝飾 門(mén)窗和房間,以增加喜慶的氣氛。剪紙最常用的顏色是紅色,象征健康和興旺。 中國(guó)剪紙?jiān)谑澜绺鞯睾苁軞g迎,經(jīng)常被用作饋贈(zèng)外國(guó)友人的禮物。
注意:此部分試題請(qǐng)?jiān)诖痤}卡 2 上作答。
Part IV Translation
Paper cutting is one of China s most popular traditional folk arts. Chinese paper cutting has a history of more than 1,500 years. It was widespread particularly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. People often beautify their homes with paper cuttings. During the Spring Festival and wedding celebrations, in particular, paper cuttings are used to decorate doors, windows and rooms in order to enhance the joyous atmosphere. The color most frequently used in paper cutting is red, which symbolizes health and prosperity. Chinese paper cutting is very popular around the world and it is often given as a present to foreign friends.
