外媒围观：中国各地高考作文题怎么译？

 　　Almost 9.5 million high school students in China have just finished possibly the most important exam of their lives.

　　中国近乎950万的高校学生刚刚结束了或许是他们人生中最最重要的考试。

　　The annual National College Entrance Exams -- or gaokao -- are the only way to get into college. Failure means no degree, poorer job prospects¹ and possibly a life of regret.

　　每年如期举行的高考（National College Entrance Exams）是进入大学的唯一途径。落榜便意味着拿不到学位，职业前景渺茫而且很可能悔恨一生。

　　Different essay questions were set for different regions², and accounted for around one third of total test result.

　　不同地区设置了不同的作文题目，作文分数占总成绩的1/3左右。

　　How would you answer them? You have 60 minutes* No cheating.

　　你会怎么写呢？现在你有60分钟来做一做这些题哦*不准作弊！

　　外媒围观：中国各地高考<a href=http://www.hxen.com/englishwriting/ target=_blank class=infotextkey>作文</a>题怎么译？

　　Beijing

　　北京卷

　　1. Write an essay on either of the topics in no fewer than 700 words:

　　从下面两个题目中任选一题作答。不少于700字。

　　a) There are numerous³ heroes in Chinese history who set examples. Please write an essay with the title "If I were given a chance to spend a day with my hero." Select a hero and imagine spending a day with him/her.

　　在中华民族发展的历史长河中，从古至今有无数英雄人物。请以“假如我与心中的英雄生活一天”为题，写一篇记叙文。自选一位中华英雄，展开想象，叙述你和他（她）在一起的一天。

　　b) For what object you have a "passion deep in the soul?" You can choose a plant, an animal or a utensil⁴ to write about.

　　在你的生活中，哪一种物使你产生了“深入灵魂的热爱”？你可以自选一物（植物、动物或器物。梅花除外）为题作文。

　　National version⁵ A used in 5 provinces:

　　新课标全国一卷（适用于全国5省）

　　After a girl failed to dissuade⁶ her father from making phone calls while driving on a highway, she called the police. The police came and educated her father. A huge social outcry followed. Please write a letter based on the given information to the daughter, the father or the police officer, in no fewer than 800 words.

　　一位父亲在高速公路开车打电话，旁边的孩子一再提醒，父亲不要拨打电话，可是父亲不听劝阻，最终孩子选择报警。警察前来后对父亲进行批评教育，此事引起社会争议。以此为内容，写一封不少于800字的信。

　　National version B used in 13 provinces:

　　新课标全国二卷（适用于全国13省）

　　Please write an essay on the following:

　　请根据以下信息写一篇作文：

　　Who do you think is the most glamorous⁷ person? A biotechnologist who led his company in international research, an ordinary welder⁸ who gained international fame through his work, or a photographer complimented⁹ widely for a series of photos?

　　谁是最风采的人物？带领公司走进了国际化领域的生物工艺学家？通过自己努力变成了国际大牌工匠的普通焊接技工？还是拍摄一组照片发到自己微博受到广泛赞扬的摄影师？

　　Shanghai

　　上海卷

　　Everybody has tough and soft spots in his/her heart. Whether you can reach an inner¹⁰ harmony depends on how you balance the toughness and softness. Please choose an angle¹¹ and write an essay on this topic in 800 words or more.

　　人的心中总有一些坚硬的东西，也有一些柔软的东西，如何对待它们，将关系到能否造就和谐的自我。请自选角度，自拟题目，写一篇不少于800字的文章。

　　Sichuan

　　四川卷

　　An honest person may not be smart, yet a smart person may not have true wisdom. Please write an essay in no fewer than 800 words on this topic.

　　老实的未必聪明，聪明的未必真聪明。老实的聪明，聪明的未必真聪明。以此为话题，写一篇不少于800字的文章。

　　Chongqing

　　重庆卷

　　After getting on a bus, a little boy asked the bus driver to wait for his mother. A minute passed and the mother didn't show up. Passengers complained loudly and the boy was brought to tears. When the mother finally caught up with the bus, everybody went silent -- she is disabled. Write an essay in 800 words or more based on the given information.

　　一个刚上车的小男孩请公交司机等一等他妈妈，过了一分钟，孩子妈妈还没到，车上乘客开始埋怨，说母子俩耽误了大家时间。这时，那位腿有残疾的母亲一瘸一拐地上了车，所有人都沉默了。结合材料的内容和含意，写一篇不少于800字的作文。

　　Fujian

　　福建卷

　　Please write an essay based on three sentences given:

　　根据这3句话，写一篇作文

　　a) Originally there was no path in this world, but after many who have walked upon it, a path came into being.

　　1、世上本没有路，走的人多了也便成了路。

　　b) Even if you choose a wrong way to go, it's a meaningful one anyway.

　　2、即使你走的路是错的，但是也很有意义。

　　c) There's no path in the world that you can't walk upon; there are only people who dare not step on it.

　　3、世上没有不能走的路，只有不敢走的人。

1 prospects   

n.希望，前途(恒为复数)

参考例句：

• There is a mood of pessimism in the company about future job prospects. 公司中有一种对工作前景悲观的情绪。
• They are less sanguine about the company's long-term prospects. 他们对公司的远景不那么乐观。

2 regions   

n.地区( region的名词复数 )；[数学]区域；（艺术、科学等的）领域；行政区

参考例句：

• A flying doctor service operates in remote regions. 在偏远地区有飞行医生服务。
• More powers are gradually being devolved to the regions. 正逐步向地方下放更多的权力。 来自《简明英汉词典》

3 numerous   

adj.为数众多的；极多的

参考例句：

• There have been numerous exchanges of views between the two governments.两国政府间曾多次交换意见。
• There are numerous people in the square. 有许多人在广场上。

4 utensil   

n.器皿，用具

参考例句：

• The best carving utensil is a long, sharp, flexible knife.最好的雕刻工具是锋利而柔韧的长刻刀。
• Wok is a very common cooking utensil in every Chinese family.炒菜锅是每个中国人家庭里很常用的厨房食用具。

5 version   

n.版本；型号；叙述，说法

参考例句：

• His version of the events is pure supposition.他对这件事的说法纯属猜测。
• What is your version of this matter?你对这件事情的看法 怎么样？

6 dissuade   

v.劝阻，阻止

参考例句：

• You'd better dissuade him from doing that.你最好劝阻他别那样干。
• I tried to dissuade her from investing her money in stocks and shares.我曾设法劝她不要投资于股票交易。

7 glamorous   

adj.富有魅力的；美丽动人的；令人向往的

参考例句：

• The south coast is less glamorous but full of clean and attractive hotels.南海岸魅力稍逊，但却有很多干净漂亮的宾馆。
• It is hard work and not a glamorous job as portrayed by the media.这是份苦差，并非像媒体描绘的那般令人向往。

8 welder   

n电焊工

参考例句：

• He left school at 15 to become an apprentice to a welder.他15岁离开了中学成为一个焊接工人的学徒。
• Welder done at least once a month when the dust handling.焊机时每月至少做一次除尘处理。

9 complimented   

v.表扬，恭维( compliment的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• They complimented me on the way I looked each time they saw me. 每次见到我，他们都称赞我的外貌。 来自辞典例句
• He complimented her on her new dress without even looking at it. 他连看都没看一眼，就称颂她的新衣服。 来自辞典例句

10 inner   

adj.内部的，里面的；内在的，内心的；精神的

参考例句：

• The label is on the inner side of the box.标签贴在盒子内侧。
• Other people seek the mountains for renewal of their inner lives.另一些人到深山中去，寻求新的精神生活。

11 angle   

n.角，角度，立场，观点

参考例句：

• The high jumper took off at a bad angle.跳高运动员的起跳角度不好。
• The old house leans to the right at a dangerous angle.那所老宅向右斜得很危险。