单选题
Most of us have too many things to do in our life. Since time cannot be created, we need to make choices and make a plan. Planning is the key to relieving the stress of too little time. Plans can be made for long-term or short-term goals. Start by making daily plans. A daily plan involves two things. First, list the things you must do today, and then write down the things. Most of your time should be spent on these things.
【答案解析】[解析] 这篇短文阐述的是如何制定计划以节省时间。这一类文章面向普通读者,因此用词比较简单,句子也比较短,只有第二句含有一个原因状语从句。短文中有三个被动句,在翻译时不宜直译为“……被……”,而应按照中文的表达习惯译为主动句,如第2句的time cannot be created不宜译为“时间不能被创造”,而应结合主句的主语we,翻译为“我们无法创造时间”。另外,第2句中的Since引出的是原因,应译为“因为,由于”,不要将其当作引导时间状语的连词,译为“自从……之后”。第3句中的of too little time是the stress的定语,应理解为“时间太少而造成的压力”。第6句中的involves,意为“包括”,相当于includes。