1、大学英语四级-231 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)1.对联对联(Chinese couplet)也叫“对子”，由两句形式相通、内容相连的语句组成。第一部分称作“上联”，贴在右侧，第二部分，即“下联”则贴在左侧。两行字不仅字数要一致，而且相同位置上的字必须对仗工整(antithetic in form)，平仄协调(harmonious in tone)。按用途不同，对联可以分为很多种，在新年贴的对联也叫“春联”，表达了人们的美好祝福与愿望，也为新年增添了节日气氛。 （分数：20.00）_2.唐诗唐诗(Tang poetry)泛指创作于唐代(618 年907 年)的诗。唐
2、诗是汉族最珍贵的文化遗产之一，同时也对周边民族和国家的文化发展产生了很大影响。唐诗中流传最广的当属收录在唐诗三百首(Three Hundred Poems of the Tang Dynasty)中的诗歌，里面收录的许多诗篇都为后人所熟知。唐代的诗人特别多，其中李白、杜甫等都是世界闻名的伟大诗人，他们的作品有很多都是脍炙人口的诗篇。 （分数：20.00）_3.十二生肖十二生肖(the twelve Chinese Zodiacs)是中国传统文化的重要组成部分，它们源于自然界的 11 种动物和一个民族图腾(totem)。十二生肖代表动物的性格特点各不相同。到了龙年或虎年，人们常说“生龙活虎”；马
3、年人们会说“马到成功”；猪在中国人的眼里是“宝”的意思；牛是勤劳(diligence)的象征，这一点在鲁迅的诗句“俯首甘为孺子牛”中有着完美的体现。 （分数：20.00）_4.中国酒中国是具有先进酿酒技术的国家之一。关于酒的发明有许多种说法，最著名的是杜康的传说。据说杜康一天把装有谷子(millet)的竹筒落在了树上。十四天后偶然看见被他遗忘的竹筒，惊奇地发现筒里的谷子全变成了芳香的美酒。从此，他开始酿酒。因此，他的名字经常与酒联系起来，这一点在曹操的诗句中也有所体现：“何以解忧，唯有杜康。” （分数：20.00）_5.裸婚裸婚(down-to-earth marriage)是一种新的结婚方式
4、，指的是一对恋人没有房子、没有车、不办婚礼、不度蜜月甚至没有婚戒，只领取结婚证(marriage certificate)的结婚方式。这种形式的结婚最低成本只有9 元钱。现代年轻人的生活压力较大，而且强调爱情的独立，必须有房再结婚或者大肆操办婚事的传统在年轻一代中被削弱。许多人都相信裸婚是两个人纯粹爱情的见证。 （分数：20.00）_大学英语四级-231 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)1.对联对联(Chinese couplet)也叫“对子”，由两句形式相通、内容相连的语句组成。第一部分称作“上联”，贴在右侧，第二部分，即“下联”则贴在左侧。两行字不仅字数要一致，而且相同
5、位置上的字必须对仗工整(antithetic in form)，平仄协调(harmonious in tone)。按用途不同，对联可以分为很多种，在新年贴的对联也叫“春联”，表达了人们的美好祝福与愿望，也为新年增添了节日气氛。 （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：The Chinese CoupletThe Chinese couplet is also called “Duizi“. It consists of two sentences which are identical in form and interrelated in meaning. The first line i
6、s called “upper couplet“, which is put up or hung on the right side, and the other is called “lower couplet“ which is placed on the left side. Not only are the two lines required to have an equal number of characters, the words stand in the same position in each of the two sentences must be antithet
7、ic in form and harmonious in tone. For different purposes, there are different couplets. The couplet for the Spring Festival is called “Chunlian“, which conveys the blessing and good wishes of the people and enhances the festive atmosphere of the New Year, too.2.唐诗唐诗(Tang poetry)泛指创作于唐代(618 年907 年)的
8、诗。唐诗是汉族最珍贵的文化遗产之一，同时也对周边民族和国家的文化发展产生了很大影响。唐诗中流传最广的当属收录在唐诗三百首(Three Hundred Poems of the Tang Dynasty)中的诗歌，里面收录的许多诗篇都为后人所熟知。唐代的诗人特别多，其中李白、杜甫等都是世界闻名的伟大诗人，他们的作品有很多都是脍炙人口的诗篇。 （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：Tang PoetryTang poetry generally refers to poems written during the Tang Dynasty (618 A.D.-907A.D.). Tang po
9、etry is one of the most valuable cultural heritages of the Han Chinese. Meanwhile, it also has a great influence on the cultural development of neighboring ethnic groups and nations. The most widely spread among Tang poems are definitely the poems that are included in the “Three Hundred Poems of the
10、 Tang Dynasty“, many of which are quite popular with people of later generations. There are lots of poets in Tang Dynasty, among whom Li Bai and Du Fu are world-famous. Many of the two great poets“ works are household poems.3.十二生肖十二生肖(the twelve Chinese Zodiacs)是中国传统文化的重要组成部分，它们源于自然界的 11 种动物和一个民族图腾(
11、totem)。十二生肖代表动物的性格特点各不相同。到了龙年或虎年，人们常说“生龙活虎”；马年人们会说“马到成功”；猪在中国人的眼里是“宝”的意思；牛是勤劳(diligence)的象征，这一点在鲁迅的诗句“俯首甘为孺子牛”中有着完美的体现。 （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：The Twelve Chinese ZodiacsThe twelve Chinese Zodiacs, including eleven animals in the nature and a national totem, play an important role in the Chinese tradit
12、ional culture. The twelve symbolic animals have their own characteristics. In the Year of Dragon or the Year of Tiger, people will say shenglonghuohufull of vim and vigor; in the Year of Horse, people will say madaochenggongto gain an immediate success. In Chinese eyes, pig is a “treasure“. Ox is a
13、symbol of diligence, which is well presented in the verse by Lu Xunan outstanding writer in China, “head bowed, like a willing ox I serve the children“.4.中国酒中国是具有先进酿酒技术的国家之一。关于酒的发明有许多种说法，最著名的是杜康的传说。据说杜康一天把装有谷子(millet)的竹筒落在了树上。十四天后偶然看见被他遗忘的竹筒，惊奇地发现筒里的谷子全变成了芳香的美酒。从此，他开始酿酒。因此，他的名字经常与酒联系起来，这一点在曹操的诗句中也有所
14、体现：“何以解忧，唯有杜康。” （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：Chinese AlcoholChina is one of the leading countries in alcohol-making in the world. There are many legends concerning the invention of alcohol. The most popular one is about Du Kang. It is said that Du Kang lost his bamboo tube, which was full of millet, on the
15、tree one day. Fourteen days later he saw the tube by accident, and surprisingly found that the millet had turned into fragrant alcohol. Since then, inspired by this discovery, he began to make the alcohol. And for that reason, his name is often associated with alcohol, which is illustrated in Cao Ca
16、o“s verses“What can relieve my worries? Only Dukang.“5.裸婚裸婚(down-to-earth marriage)是一种新的结婚方式，指的是一对恋人没有房子、没有车、不办婚礼、不度蜜月甚至没有婚戒，只领取结婚证(marriage certificate)的结婚方式。这种形式的结婚最低成本只有9 元钱。现代年轻人的生活压力较大，而且强调爱情的独立，必须有房再结婚或者大肆操办婚事的传统在年轻一代中被削弱。许多人都相信裸婚是两个人纯粹爱情的见证。 （分数：20.00）_正确答案：()解析：Down-to-earth MarriageAs a new
17、 way of getting married, down-to-earth marriage means that a couple marries each other by only applying for a marriage certificate without an apartment, a car, a wedding ceremony, a honeymoon, or even a wedding ring. This form of marriage can cost as little as only nine yuan. As young people in mode
18、m times live under great pressure and place emphasis on the independence of love, the tradition that “an apartment is a must for marriage“ and “wedding ceremony should be held on a grand scale“ has weakened among the young generation. Many people believe that a down-to-earth marriage is a testament to the pure love between the couple.
