2018年考研英语二阅读翻译部分主要考查考生对英语长篇阅读材料的理解与翻译能力。以下是一篇典型的2018年考研英语二阅读翻译文本：
原文：
In the 21st century, with the rapid development of science and technology, the world is becoming smaller and smaller. People can communicate with each other through various means of communication, such as the Internet, mobile phones, and televisions. However, despite the convenience brought by modern communication technology, the gap between people is also increasing.
Translation:
在21世纪，随着科学技术的快速发展，世界正变得越来越小。人们可以通过各种通信手段，如互联网、手机和电视，相互交流。然而，尽管现代通信技术带来了便利，但人与人之间的差距也在不断加大。
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