Directions:Read the following passage carefully and then translate it into English. Yourtranslation should be written clearly on the ANSWER SHEET.

水墨画(ink and wash)是中国画的代表。它始于唐朝。一般认为,唐朝诗人王维是中国第一位水墨画家。在宋朝,这门艺术得到进一步发展。它不是简单再现事物的外观,而是捕捉其神韵。

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【参考译文】Ink and wash is the representative of Chinese painting. It dates from the TangDynasty. Wang Wei, a Tang Dynasty poet, is generally thought to be the first ink and washpainter in China. The art was further developed during the Song Dynasty. Instead of simplyreproducing the appearance of the subject, ink and wash captures its spirit.

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