英语六级翻译及写作.docxVIP

1.中国学习英语的人口数量全球最多。数据显示，中国有4亿多人在学英语，约占全国总人口的1/3。目前，中国的小学，甚至幼儿园都开设英语课程。英语学习贯穿中国学生的整个学习生涯，英语是中国学生必须学习的一门科目。中国是世界上对英语学习最狂热的国家之一。“英语热”在中国的持续也引发了激烈的争论。很多人认为应该在高考中降低英语考试的分值，突出语文的重要性，让更多的人关注自己的母语。China has the largest population in learning English globally. Statistics show that over 400 millions people are learning English, accounting for one third of the total population in China. At present, elementary schools, even kindergartens, are offering English courses. English learning runs through the entire study process of Chinese students, and English is a subject every Chinese student must learn. China is one of the most enthusiastic countries in English learning, but the continuous English craze also triggers fierce debate. Many people think that the score for English exam in college entrance examination should be reduced and the subject of Chinese should be emphasized, intending to draw more peoples attention to their mother tongue.2．红包（red envelope）在中国传统文化中指春节时长辈给小孩的作为礼物的钱。红包的主要意义在于红色，因为它象征好运和祝福。此外，还有一种红包，是由晚辈送给老人的，意在期盼老人长寿。现在的红包泛指包着钱的红色包装,用于喜庆时的馈赠礼金，如婚礼和新店开张等。有时也指奖金（bonus）或贿赂他人的钱。送红包和收红包是中国人的传统习俗，展现了中国人礼尚往来（reciprocal courtesy）的人际关系。世界上凡是有华人的地方，红包文化都赫然存在。In traditional Chinese culture, red envelope refers to a monetary gift which is given to children by the elder generation during the Spring Festival. The significance of red envelope lies in the red color, which symbolizes good luck and blessings. In addition, there is another type of red envelope presented by the younger generation to the elder generation, which reflects the wish of longevity for the elder generation. In a broad sense, the present red envelope refers to the red packet that contains money presented on some joyous occasions, for example, weddings and opening of new stores and so on. Sometimes, it also refers to the money of bonus or bribery. Presenting and receiving the red envelope is a traditional custom of Chinese, which displays an interpersonal relationship of reciprocal courtesy among Chinese. The r