2015年秋季中级口译翻译真题（一）

Speaking two languages rather than just one has obvious practical benefits in an increasingly globalized world. But in recent years, scientists have begun to show that the advantages of bilingualism are even more fundamental than being able to converse with a wider range of people. Being bilingual, it turns out, makes you smarter. It can have a profound effect on your brain, improving other skills not related to language. This view of bilingualism is remarkably different from the understanding of bilingualism through much of the 20th century.

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在日益全球化的世界里，会说两种语言比只会说一种语言具有明显的实际好处。但是近年来，科学家开始证实，熟谙两种语言有着比能够与更多的人交流还要重要的优势。事实证明，会说两种语言让人变得更聪明。掌握双语会对人的大脑产生深远的影响，还能提高与语言无关的其他能力。有关双语能力的这种观点，与20世纪大部分时间里人们对双语的理解有着明显的不同。

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