CNN昨天發(fā)表了一篇名為“China's university entrance exams: Would you pass the test?（中國高考：你能通過嗎？）”的文章，向外國讀者詳解了中國高考作文。

對于中國高考，CNN是這樣評論的：

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

在中國，高考是進(jìn)入大學(xué)的唯一途徑。高考失敗意味著沒有高等學(xué)位和迷茫的就業(yè)前景，甚至這一生都可能活在遺憾之中。

The stakes are so high some students have stooped to ingenious methods of cheating -- so much so that authorities have started using drones as hall monitors.

這賭注似乎有些太過沉重，有些學(xué)生便鋌而走險(xiǎn)，想出各種方法試圖在高考中作弊，以至于政府不得不用無人機(jī)在考場充當(dāng)監(jiān)視器。

One look at the questions is enough to send a shiver down the spine of even the most diligent student.

即使是最勤奮的學(xué)生，在拿到考卷第一眼看題時(shí)也會(huì)不由自主后脊發(fā)涼。

CNN翻譯的中國高考作文：

Beijing

北京卷

"Big essay"

大作文

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

從下面兩個(gè)題目中任選一題，按照要求作答。不少于700字。

a) There are numerous 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.

在中華民族發(fā)展的歷史長河中，從古至今有無數(shù)英雄人物。請以“假如我與心中的英雄生活一天”為題，寫一篇記敘文。要求自選一位中華英雄，展開想象，敘述你和他(她)在一起的故事。

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

在你的生活中，哪一種物使你產(chǎn)生了“深入靈魂的熱愛”，這樣的熱愛為什么能深入你的靈魂？請以“深入靈魂的熱愛”為題作文。要求自選一物（植物、動(dòng)物或器物），文體不限。

"Micro essay"

微作文

1. Choose one question to answer in 150 words or less:

從下面三個(gè)題目中任選一題，按照要求作答。不超過150字。

a) Review a Chinese classic

請?jiān)u論一本中國古典名著

b) Write a poem on "circle"

請以“圓”為題，寫一首小詩

c) Comment on uncivilized behavior in Beijing

簡要評述北京的不文明現(xiàn)象