For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chinese into English. You should write your answer on Answer Sheet 2. 中国结(Chinese knot)是中国文化的典型代表之一。中国结源于古代，当时人们用系结的方式来记事,在唐宋时期(theTang and Song Dynasties)逐渐发展成为一种饰品，并在明清时期(the Ming and Qing Dynasties)开始盛行至今。中国结象征着团结、友谊、和平、热情和爱情等。制作中国结的材料多种多样，如棉 线、丝编、尼龙(nylon)、皮革，甚至是一些贵重金属。如今,中国结在世界各地广受欢迎。 Chinese knot is one of the typical symbols of Chinese culture. It appeared in ancient times when people tied knots to keep records. It developed gradually as a type of decoration during the Tang and Song Dynasties, and prevailed from the Ming and Qing Dynasties up to now. Chinese knot means reunion, friendship, peace, warmth, and love, etc. Materials used to make the knots are various, such as cotton, silk, nylon, leather and even precious metals. Today, Chinese knot is popular in many parts of the world.
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