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文本来源是2004年版的《全国翻译专业资格(水平)考试指定教材 英语笔译实务 三级》,我在书店瞄了一下新版,发现没什么区别,所以就没再买新版。
我自己在学这本书,备考全国翻译专业资格考试,所以会从第一单元开始贴这本书上的课文、练习和答案。
这本书每课都有英译中和中译英两部分,我会先贴待译部分,大家可以试着翻译,然后我再贴笔记和答案,大家就可以对照自己的译文进行比较,体会其中的差别了。如果大家能在比较、体会的基础上相互交流心得那就更好了。
不知道会有多少人感兴趣,所以试运行一下,如果没人感兴趣的话我就不辛苦把课文敲上来了。
期待对翻译有兴趣的筒子们捧场。
Unit One 注释&译文 #13 英译中部分的练习题及答案 #18 中译英 #19 NOTES #20 EXERCISES #21 SKILLS OF TRANSLATION #22
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Maya:away from crowds
Central America is home to many secret treasures for tourists who like to avoid the crowds, including numerous ancient Maya settlements.
The seven countries of Central America — Guatemala, Panama, Belize, Honduras, E1 Salvador. Nicaragua and Costa Rica — are full of natural beauty and cultural treasures. Many of the region's nature reserves, ancient Maya settlements and colonial cities have been declared world cultural heritage sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
There are lots of volcanoes and an exotic animal kingdom to explore, yet few people outside the region know of them. The view into the crater of the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua is a breathtaking experience, enlivened by the accompanying strong smell of sulphur and the loud screaming of parrots. Yet the car park on the edge of the crater is nearly empty. This is a boon for daring travelers who can enjoy all the beauty without having to share it with hordes of others visitors.
E1 Salvador has a " road of flowers," and Nicaragua has a " road of white villages" connecting villages from the colonial period. Honduras is developing a means of connecting the native American communities in the Atlantic coast.
Geological enthusiasts could also follow a volcanic trail through Central America. There are many volcanoes in just a small area, some with perfectly cone-shaped peaks constantly emitting smoke from their craters. Some of them are partially accessible.
A bus travels to the edge of the Masaya craters in Nicaragua, an active volcano just 500 meters high. For safety reasons, every traveler should get local information from the local tourism authority before climbing a volcano.
The Arenal Volcano in northern Costa Rica terrified local inhabitants and tourists in August 2000 when it spouted hot gas and ash.
Individual travelers can easily find travel information. The long distance buses that connect all the countries in the region are very comfortable with air conditioning and TV.
And if you travel through the villages in small, local rundown buses, you will swiftly come into close contact with local inhabitants and their animals. You are just as likely to have a hen thrust into your lap as a small child.
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