2017年12月英語六級翻譯模擬題：課外閱讀

　　請將下面這段話翻譯成英文：

　　隨著電視、電腦和互聯(lián)網(wǎng)時代的到來，人們用于閱讀的時間越來越少。

　　但是，閑暇時間讀書會有很多的好處。首先，不同于電視或電影的是，書籍可以讓你發(fā)揮自己的想象力去描摹背景、人物以及他們的生活。其次，人們可以在任何光線充足的地方閱讀書籍，不需要電的供應、昂貴的儀器設備或者網(wǎng)絡。再次，讀書能怡情博彩，而且可以增長任何學科的知識。

　　雖然課外閱讀的人比以前少了，不過有很多合理的理由能夠解釋這一事實。我只是希望將來更多的人養(yǎng)成課外閱讀的習慣。

　　參考翻譯:

　　With the advent of television, computers, and the Internet, reading has become more and more of a rarity.

　　However, reading books in one's spare time has many benefits. First of all, unlike television or movies, books alIow you to use your imagination to picture the setting, the characters, and their lives. Secondly, reading can be done anywhere there is enough light. It doesn't require electricity, expensive gadgets, or access to the Internet. Thirdly, while reading can be entertaining, it can also help to expand your knowledge on any number of subjects.

　　Although fewer people now partake in reading outside the college curriculum, there are plenty of sound reasons for this fact to change. I only hope that we will see an increase in reading outside the college curriculum in the future.