12月16日考完的全国大学英语四级考试,作文题登上了热搜。这句话有点长,因为最后有一个定语从句,但定语从句不是什么大问题,问题在于一个词——submission,相当部分考生不知其为何意,有的只知道“submission”的意思是“屈服、投降”,于是,他们就洋洋洒洒地写了一封“投降书”,全文聚焦于忏悔自己在校期间做过的某件糗事;
【参考答案】The Chinese character fu, one of the most commonly used auspicious symbols in traditional Chinese culture, signifies happiness and good luck. People often write a large fu on red paper, hoping for family prosperity, social stability, and national prosperity. Pasting fu during the Spring Festival is a long-established custom. To celebrate the Chinese NewYear,every household paste fu on their doors or walls to ex-press their expectations for a happy life. People sometimes paste it upside down, indicating that happiness has arrived.