考研英語范文一
Directions:
Study the following picture carefully and write an essay entitled Cultures---National and International
In the essay you should
1. describe the picture and interpret its meaning, and
2. give your comments on the phenomenon.
You should write about 200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET II.
An American girl in traditional Chinese costume
The picture vividly depicts a lovely American girl in traditional Chinese costume with a sweet smile on her face. She wears ribbons, necklaces and other accessories that are characteristic of the clothes of a certain Chinese minority group. Undoubtedly, the costume has added oriental charm/glamour to her beautiful look/appearance/features.
What the picture conveys goes far beyond only/merely a new fashion trend. Instead, it carries cultural meanings/implications as well. The fact that people from different countries are attracted to mysterious Chinese culture indicates that to some extent a culture can be accepted, respected, appreciated and shared internationally. In other words, a nations unique/distinctive culture can become international through worldwide economic and cultural exchanges. Since the trend of globalization become irresistible, the increasing cultural exchanges can effectively improve mutual understanding and friendship.
It is my view that national culture as priceless spiritual treasure should be preserved and cherished. Meanwhile, there are good reasons to advocate international culture for those ideas from the other cultures, controversial or even absurd at first sight, can provide a different perspective for us to observe the world in the long run. Nevertheless, when we are confronted with a different culture, we should be sensible enough to absorb its essence and to resist its dark side. Only in this way can we promote cultural development positively and make our world dimensional, colorful and vigorous.
譯文：
這幅生動描述了一位可愛的美國小女孩身穿傳統(tǒng)的中國服裝，面帶甜蜜的微笑。她戴著具有某個中國少數(shù)民族服飾特征的發(fā)帶、項鏈和其他裝飾品。毫無疑問，這套服裝為她美麗的外表增添了東方的魅力。
這幅所表達的遠遠不只是一種新的時尚潮流。反之，它具有文化內(nèi)涵。神秘的中國文化吸引了各國人民這一事實，顯示了在某種程度上，一種文化可以被國際性地接受、尊重、欣賞和分享。換而言之，一個民族獨特的文化可以通過全球性的經(jīng)濟和文化交流走向世界。由于全球化潮流不可阻擋，所以文化交流可以有效增進相互間的理解和友誼。
在我看來，我們應該保存和珍惜作為無價精神財富的民族文化。同時，我們很有必要推廣世界文化，因為來自其他文化的觀點，即使乍看起來相互矛盾或荒謬，但從長遠看來，可以為我們觀察這個世界提供一種不同的視角。然而，在我們面臨不同文化時，應該充滿理智地取其精華、去其糟粕。只有這樣我們才能積極發(fā)展民族文化，并使我們的世界豐富多元、五顏六色、充滿活力。
Directions:
Study the following picture carefully and write an essay entitled Cultures---National and International
In the essay you should
1. describe the picture and interpret its meaning, and
2. give your comments on the phenomenon.
You should write about 200 words neatly on ANSWER SHEET II.
An American girl in traditional Chinese costume
The picture vividly depicts a lovely American girl in traditional Chinese costume with a sweet smile on her face. She wears ribbons, necklaces and other accessories that are characteristic of the clothes of a certain Chinese minority group. Undoubtedly, the costume has added oriental charm/glamour to her beautiful look/appearance/features.
What the picture conveys goes far beyond only/merely a new fashion trend. Instead, it carries cultural meanings/implications as well. The fact that people from different countries are attracted to mysterious Chinese culture indicates that to some extent a culture can be accepted, respected, appreciated and shared internationally. In other words, a nations unique/distinctive culture can become international through worldwide economic and cultural exchanges. Since the trend of globalization become irresistible, the increasing cultural exchanges can effectively improve mutual understanding and friendship.
It is my view that national culture as priceless spiritual treasure should be preserved and cherished. Meanwhile, there are good reasons to advocate international culture for those ideas from the other cultures, controversial or even absurd at first sight, can provide a different perspective for us to observe the world in the long run. Nevertheless, when we are confronted with a different culture, we should be sensible enough to absorb its essence and to resist its dark side. Only in this way can we promote cultural development positively and make our world dimensional, colorful and vigorous.
譯文：
這幅生動描述了一位可愛的美國小女孩身穿傳統(tǒng)的中國服裝，面帶甜蜜的微笑。她戴著具有某個中國少數(shù)民族服飾特征的發(fā)帶、項鏈和其他裝飾品。毫無疑問，這套服裝為她美麗的外表增添了東方的魅力。
這幅所表達的遠遠不只是一種新的時尚潮流。反之，它具有文化內(nèi)涵。神秘的中國文化吸引了各國人民這一事實，顯示了在某種程度上，一種文化可以被國際性地接受、尊重、欣賞和分享。換而言之，一個民族獨特的文化可以通過全球性的經(jīng)濟和文化交流走向世界。由于全球化潮流不可阻擋，所以文化交流可以有效增進相互間的理解和友誼。
在我看來，我們應該保存和珍惜作為無價精神財富的民族文化。同時，我們很有必要推廣世界文化，因為來自其他文化的觀點，即使乍看起來相互矛盾或荒謬，但從長遠看來，可以為我們觀察這個世界提供一種不同的視角。然而，在我們面臨不同文化時，應該充滿理智地取其精華、去其糟粕。只有這樣我們才能積極發(fā)展民族文化，并使我們的世界豐富多元、五顏六色、充滿活力。
