中国盛产竹子，是最早开发利用竹资源的国家。竹子在中国分布广泛，品种丰富。竹子实用性强，用于生产和生活的许多方面，如筷子、桌椅的制作和桥梁、房屋的建造。中国人爱竹，自古以来就有无数文人以竹为主题，创作了绚丽多彩的文学和绘画作品。竹子主干（stem）笔直，象征正直的品格。竹子具有强大的生命力和适应能力，无论环境多么恶劣，都能够顽强生存，因而寓意坚韧不拔的精神。几千年来，竹子一直被视为中华民族品格的象征。
（本题出自2024年6月六级真题卷二）
参考译文：
China is rich in bamboo and is the first country to exploit and utilize bamboo resources.Bamboo is extensivelydistributed and diverse in variety within China.Bamboo is highly versatile and is used in various aspects ofproduction and daily life,such as the making of chopsticks,tables,and chairs,as well as the construction of bridgesand houses.The Chinese have a deep affection for bamboo,and since ancient times,numerous scholars have createdcolorful literature and paintings on the theme of bamboo.The stem of bamboo is straight,symbolizing integrity.Bamboo exhibits remarkable vitality and adaptability,able to survive toughly no matter how harsh the environmentis,thus embodying the spirit of unwavering perseverance.For thousands of years,bamboo has been esteemed as arepresentation of the character of the Chinese nation.
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