Part Ⅳ Translation (30 minutes)
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English.You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2.
中国越来越重视公共图书馆,并鼓励人们充分加以利用。新近公布的统计数字表明,中国的公共图书馆数量在逐年增长。许多图书馆通过翻新和扩建,为读者创造了更为安静、舒适的环境。大型公共图书馆不仅提供种类繁多的参考资料,而且定期举办讲座、展览等活动。近年来,也出现了许多数字图书馆,从而节省了存放图书所需的空间。一些图书馆还推出了自助服务系统,使读者借书还书更加方便,进一步满足了读者的需求。
参考答案(新东方版):
China is paying more and more attention to public libraries and encouraging people to make full use of them. According to the newly published statistics, the number of public libraries in China is increasing year by year. Many libraries have created a quieter and more comfortable environment for readers through renovation and expansion. Large public libraries not only provide a wide range of reference materials but also regularly hold lectures, exhibitions and other activities. In recent years, many digital libraries have emerged, thus saving the space needed to store books. Some libraries have also introduced self-service systems to make it more convenient for readers to borrow and return books, which further meets the needs of readers.