2018年12月英语四级作文真题范文 第2套:出国留学的挑战
Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay on the challenges of studying abroad. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.
The Challenges of Studying Abroad
As is universally acknowledged, it is by no means easy to study abroad since you could come across a list of unexpected difficulties and setbacks which you cannot imagine before going abroad.
First of all, the top challenge is the culture shock, which means you may not adapt to the exotic life during the first few days or even months. Secondly, the language barrier could be a nightmare for many foreign students who possess poor mastery of the official language of the country where they study. Last but not least, you could be overwhelmed by the academic requirements if you are not well prepared. Long lists of reference books, numerous projects, papers and professors with varying personalities could wear you out.
Despite all these terrifying challenges, you will finally manage to come through this “dark age” with your hard work, persistence and endurance. And then a bright future will await you.
2018年12月英语四级翻译真题及答案 第2套:手机依赖
越来越多的中国人现在的确离不开手机了。他们中的许多人，包括老年人，都使用手机应用程序（apps）保持联系并拓宽朋友圈。他们也用手机购物、查找信息，因为手机便于携带。此外，使用手机应用程序通信比传统电话便宜。然而，这种新趋势导致人们在社交时过度依赖手机。事实上，一些年轻人已经变得十分上瘾，以至于忽视了与家人和朋友面对面的交流。
参考译文：
It is a fact that more and more Chinese can hardly live without their mobile phones nowadays. Many of them, including senior citizens, use mobile apps to keep in touch with others and expand their circles of friends. They also use mobile phones to shop online and search for information because they are portable. What’s more, communication through mobile apps costs less than traditional phone calls. However, this new trend results in the over-reliance on mobile phones when people are socializing. As a matter of fact, some young people have become so addicted to mobile phones that they have neglected the face-to-face communication with their family and friends.
