点击返回》》王江涛考研英语2021年6月六级翻译预测汇总

　　文化：宋朝

　　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.

　　宋朝始于960年，一直延续到1279年。这一时期，中国经济大幅增长，成为世界上最先进的经济体，科学、技术、哲学和数学蓬勃发展。宋代中国是世界历史上首先发行纸币的国家。宋朝还最早使用火药并发明了活字(movable-type)印刷。人口增长迅速，越来越多的人住进城市，那里有热闹的娱乐场所。社会生活多种多样。人们聚集在一起观看和交易珍贵艺术品。宋朝的政府体制在当时也是先进的。政府官员均通过竞争性考试选拔任用。

　　Song Dynasty started from 960 A.D. and lasted until 1279 A.D. During this period, Chinese economy developed rapidly, becoming the most advanced economic entity with the booming of science, technology, philosophy and mathematics. Being the first country to issue paper money, Song Dynasty also used gunpowder in the first time and invented movable-type printing. The population grew markedly and people in mounting numbers live in cities. There are lively entertainment venues and people gathered together to watch and trade precious artworks. The government system of Song Dynasty was also advanced at that time and government officials were selected and appointed through competitive examinations.