Analysis of Chinese-English Translation in Shanghai Gaokao English and Preparation Strategies

The Shanghai Gaokao English is characterized by diverse question types, a high difficulty level, and innovative thematic content. Among these, the single-sentence Chinese-to-English translation task stands out as a distinctive component, presenting challenges, such as extensive vocabulary requirements, implicit grammatical testing, mandatory use of provided parenthetical words, and the incorporation of “four-character structures” (四字格). Candidates frequently experience significant score losses in this section during preparation and mock examinations. This paper analyzes practical methodologies for tackling Chinese-English translation tasks by examining authentic questions from Shanghai Gaokao English (spring and autumn examinations) over the past six years, aiming to provide teachers and students with effective test-taking strategies.

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