12月六級翻譯答案：中秋節

【翻譯原文】中國人自古以來就在中秋時節慶祝豐收，這與北美地區慶祝感恩節的習俗十分相似，過中秋節的習俗與唐代早期在中國各地開始流行，中秋節在農歷八月十五，是人們拜月的節日，這天夜晚皓月當空，人們合家團聚，共賞明月。2006年，中秋節被列為中國的文化遺產，2008年又被定為公共假日，月餅被視為中秋節不可或缺的美食，人們將月餅作為禮物饋贈親友或在家庭聚會上享用。傳統的月餅上帶有“壽”(longevity)、“福”或“和”等字樣。

【譯文】Since ancient times, the Chinese people usually celebrate harvest in the Mid-Autumn, which is similar to the custom of celebrating Thanksgiving in the North America. The tradition of celebrating Mid-Autumn festival became popular throughout China in the early Tang dynasty. The lunar August 15 is a day for people worshiping the moon. On this day, under the dazzling bright moon, families reunite and enjoy the moon’s beauty. In 2006, Mid-Autumn festival was listed as one of China's cultural heritage, and in 2008, it was classified as a public holiday. Moon cakes, as indispensable delicious food of the festival, were gifts people sent to families and friends during the festival and usually eaten on family gatherings. There are characters of “longevity”,“good fortune”and “harmony” on the Traditional moon cakes.

來源：新東方在線