【正确答案】When it comes to science and technology in ancient China, the Four Great Inventions, namely compass, gunpowder, papermaking and printing, should always be mentioned. It is commonly believed that the Four Great Inventions have promoted the development of politics, economy and culture of ancient China dramatically; moreover, these inventions have an impact on the civilization of the world since they have been introduced into the Western world in various ways. From the perspective of historical development, the Four Great Inventions of ancient China are scientific inventions that bring revolutionary changes to the social life of human beings, which are great contributions the Chinese made to the civilization of the world. The Four Great Inventions ot ancient China are brilliant in the history of human science and culture and promote the progress of the human history.

【答案解析】1. 第一句中的“文明”可以不用译出，因为此处谈到的其实就是中国古代的科技，不用译作scientific and technological civilization。同理，第二句中的“世界的文明进程”也不用译作the course of global civilization。因为“进程”是为了加强语气而添加的词，可以减译，故“世界的文明进程”可译为the civilization of the world。2. 第二句中的“指南针、火药、造纸术和印刷术的发明”可以合并到第一句中，从而使第二句的译文更加简洁。3. 最后一句中的“在人类科学文化史上留下了灿烂的一页”不宜直译。可以转换为“在人类科学文化史上是灿烂的”进行翻译，即are brilliant in the history of human science and culture。