翻译重点话题，今天你积累了吗？（一）

　　一到十一月，四六级和考研的脚步就更近了，你还忙得过来吗？其实对于英语来讲，无非就是积累，积累词汇、句子，还有素材，只要积累到位，考试当然也就不在话下了。今天就一起来get一些翻译重点话题吧，为我们的素材准备"补补脑"：

　　一、社会和经济类话题

　　1.大学生创业

　　随着大学生就业市场竞争越来越激烈，一些学生怀揣雄心抱负，开始尝试创业。历年来，有很多大学生创业成功的案例，这样的行为也应得到学校和全社会的鼓励。然而，不是所有的大学生毕业后都适合创业。创业，需要又一个合理的商业理念；可行的商业计划；带领一个团队，来让成员为同一个目标而努力的领袖气质以及成熟的管理技能。

　　With the competition in the job market becoming increasingly fierce for college graduates, some ambitious students have tried their hands at launching their own business. Over the years, there have been many successful cases of student entrepreneurship and such attempts should be encouraged by both the universities and the society at large. However, not all college graduates are suitable for undertaking entrepreneurial projects. To launch a business idea, a viable business plan, the charisma to lead a team where members make concerted efforts for a common objective, as well as mature managerial skills.

　　2.消费升级/奢侈品消费

　　中国正在取代传统的欧美国家成为奢侈品消费的主力军，各类国际奢侈品牌也越发重视中国市场的地位。中国人在境外的奢侈品消费已连年位居世界第一。长期以来，国际奢侈品牌在国内的价格远高于国外，这就使得有奢侈品消费需求的中国人转向国外市场购买。各种税务，以及流通费用和经销费用的叠加是导致最终售价高居不下的主要原因。

　　China is gradually replacing the traditional European and American countries to become the main force of luxury goods consumption. The international luxury brands have also paid more attention to Chinese market. Chinese people have spent the most on luxury goods overseas for several successive years. The international luxury brands have long set much higher prices for their products in China than in many other countries, forcing Chinese luxury consumers to turn their eyes to foreign markets. The accumulation of taxes, distribution costs and marketing costs are the main reasons pushing up the final sales prices.

　　二、文化类话题

　　1.中国书法

　　中国书法历史悠久，它不仅是汉字的传统书写形式，也是体现自我修养和自我表达的艺术。作者的内心世界通过美妙的字体得以体现。书法在中国艺术中拥有举足轻重的地位，因为它影响到了其它的中国艺术形式，比如古典诗歌、雕塑、传统音乐及舞蹈、建筑及手工艺品。作为传统的艺术瑰宝，中国书法被全世界人民所喜爱，且越来越受到欢迎。

　　Chinese calligraphy is not only a traditional Chinese characters writing with a long history, but also an art of self-cultivation and self-expression. Inner world of the writer could be reflected with the help of beautiful Chinese script. Chinese calligraphy plays an important role in Chinese art, for it has influenced other Chinese artistic forms like classical poetry, sculpture, traditional music and dance, architecture and handicrafts. As a treasured artistic form of Chinese culture, Chinese calligraphy is enjoyed by people throughout the world and is becoming more and more popular.

　　2.刺绣

　　刺绣是中国艺术中的一颗璀璨的明珠，其历史可以追溯到新石器时代。在古代，刺绣是那些被禁足妇女们的一项优雅的工作。因为丝绸质地好，大部分精美的丝绣品都是用其制作而成。从皇帝的龙袍到今天的时尚潮流，刺绣为我们的文化和生活增添了许多乐趣。在中国西南部，现代刺绣依然非常流行。一些少数民族也有自己的刺绣风格，通常以描绘神话或宗教内容为主题。

　　Embroidery, a brilliant pearl in Chinese art, can be dated back to Neolithic age. In ancient times, embroidery was an elegant task for ladies who were forbidden to go out of their homes. Because of the good quality of silk, most Chinese fine embroideries are made with it. From the magnificent Dragon Robes of emperors to today's fashions, embroidery adds a great deal of pleasure to our culture and our life. The modern Chinese silk embroidery still prevails in southern China. Some Chinese minority groups also have their own style of embroidery, which usually depicts a mythical or religious topic.