catti二级备考资料20150913概要1.docVIP

2015年5月二笔真题 第一部分 英译汉 Part 1 English to Chinese Translation Passage 1 （关于毛利人的介绍，原文选自：/maori.html） 　　Early Maori adapted the tropically based east Polynesian culture in line with the challenges associated with a larger and more diverse environment, eventually developing their own distinctive culture. The British and Irish immigrants brought aspects of their own culture to New Zealand and also influenced Maori culture. More recently American, Australian, Asian and other European cultures have exerted influence on New Zealand.? 　　New Zealand music has been influenced by blues, jazz, country, rock and roll and hip hop, with many of these genres given a unique New Zealand interpretation. Maori developed traditional chants and songs from their ancient South-East Asian origins, and after centuries of isolation created a unique monotonous and doleful sound. 　　The number of New Zealand films significantly increased during the 1970s. In 1978 the New Zealand Film Commission started assisting local film-makers and many films attained a world audience, some receiving international acknowledgement. 　　New Zealand television primarily broadcasts American and British programming, along with a large number of Australian and local shows. The countrys diverse scenery and compact size, plus government incentives, have encouraged some producers to film big budget movies in New Zealand. 　　The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is government’s leading adviser on cultural matters. The Ministry funds, monitors and supports a range of cultural agencies and delivers a range of high-quality cultural products and services. 　　The Ministry provides advice to government on where to focus its interventions in the cultural sector. It seeks to ensure that Vote funding is invested as effectively and efficiently as possible, and that government priorities are met. 　　The Ministry has a strong track record of delivering high-quality publications, managing significant heritage and commemorations, and actin