2016年6月四级翻译真题 第2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.
功夫（Kung Fu）是中国武术（martial arts）的俗称。中国武术的起源可以追溯到自卫的需要、狩猎活动以及古代中国的军事训练。它是中国传统体育运动的一种，年轻人和老年人都练。它已逐渐演变成了中国文化的特殊元素。作为中国的国宝，功夫有上百种不同的风格，是世界上练得最多的武术形式。有些风格模仿了动物的动作，还有一些则受到了中国哲学思想、神话和传说的启发。

参考答案：
The Chinese Martial Arts, commonly known as Kung Fu, can trace its origin back to the needs of self-defence, hunting and ancient Chinese military training. Being one of the traditional Chinese physical activities, it can be practiced by both the young and the old. It has gradually evolved into a distinct element of Chinese culture. As a Chinese national treasure, Kung Fu has hundreds of different styles and is the most practiced form of martial arts in the world. Some of its styles imitate the motions of animals, while some are inspired by the Chinese philosophies, myths and legends.