當(dāng)被問及對現(xiàn)在有關(guān)美國總統(tǒng)比爾？克林頓的沸沸揚(yáng)揚(yáng)的議論有什么看法時(shí)，大多數(shù)人認(rèn)為這種曖昧關(guān)系純屬私事。但是，還有很多人認(rèn)為他的行為應(yīng)當(dāng)受到譴責(zé)。我個(gè)人認(rèn)為總統(tǒng)犯了這些過錯(cuò)，應(yīng)該被指控。

　　2. When it comes to the increasing use of motor vehicles in Beijing ， some people think that use should be limited . Others argue that the opposite is true . There is probably some truth to both arguments，but emission controls must be instituted regardless of the number of vehicles.

　　涉及北京機(jī)動車使用量增加這一問題，有的人認(rèn)為應(yīng)該限制使用。另一些人持相反意見。也許雙方的觀點(diǎn)都有一定道理，但是，無論車輛多少，必須對廢氣排放實(shí)行控制。

　　3. There is a general debate nowadays about the problem of itinerant workers . Those who object to the rising migrant population argue that increasing numbers lead to rising crime rates and harm social stability . They believe that strict limits should be placed on migrants entering China " s cities . But people who favor the influx of the cheap labor force ， on the other hand ， maintain that migrants are needed to support the massive urban infrastructure construction program .

　　目前，針對流動工人的問題展開了普遍的爭論。反對流動工人增加的人認(rèn)為這會導(dǎo)致犯罪率升高，從而危害社會穩(wěn)定。他們主張應(yīng)該嚴(yán)格限制進(jìn)入中國城市的流動工人。但是，另一方面，支持廉價(jià)勞動力流入的人主張，為了支持大規(guī)模的城市基礎(chǔ)設(shè)施建設(shè)規(guī)劃，流動人口是必需的。

　　4. It is widely acknowledged that extensive deforestation contributed to heavy summer flooding . Experts argue that China must introduce a massive afforestation program . But I doubt whether afforestation alone will solve the problem .

　　人們普遍認(rèn)為過度砍伐造成了夏季特大洪水。專家認(rèn)為中國必須推行大規(guī)模的植樹造林計(jì)劃。但我對僅僅植樹造林就能解決問題表示懷疑。

　　5. Most people are of the opinion that wealth provides solutions to all problems . But in spite of the material benefits wealth provides ， I believe one should abandon the pursuit of materialism and instead concentrate on the pursuit of happiness .

　　大多數(shù)人認(rèn)為財(cái)富為所有問題提供解決的辦法。但是，我認(rèn)為，盡管財(cái)富提供物質(zhì)上的利益，一個(gè)人應(yīng)該放棄物質(zhì)至上的追求，而是集中精力追求幸福。

　　6. Many people believe that capital punishment deters crime . But although criminologists have conducted exhaustive research regarding the subject ， little evidence exists to support the claim .

　　很多人相信極刑能阻止犯罪。但是，雖然刑事學(xué)家就這一課題做了詳盡的研究，幾乎沒有證據(jù)能支持這種說法。

　　7. An increasing number of people are joining the “ Information Age ” via the Internet . In reaction to the phenomenon ， some say the Internet has removed barrters and provided people with immediate access to the world . But do they raelize that rapidly advancing information technology can also lead to intrusions of privacy ？

　　越來越多的人通過互聯(lián)網(wǎng)進(jìn)入了“信息時(shí)代”。針對這一現(xiàn)象，一些人認(rèn)為互聯(lián)網(wǎng)消除了障礙，為人們提供了與世界即時(shí)鏈接的途徑。但是，他們有沒有意識到迅速發(fā)展的信息技術(shù)也能導(dǎo)致侵犯隱私？

　　8. The use of guanxi is a widespread method for conducting business ， but is it a wise one ？ The method is now being challenged by more and more people .利用關(guān)系是做生意的普遍做法，但這種做法明智嗎？現(xiàn)在，越來越多的人對這種方法提出了質(zhì)疑。

　　9. These days we often hear about the widening gap between the rich and poor . Some argue the developed world has totally ignored the problem . But has it ？ Close examination fails to bear out the argument .

　　最近，我們經(jīng)常聽到貧富差距擴(kuò)大了的說法。一些人認(rèn)為發(fā)達(dá)世界完全忽略了這個(gè)問題。事實(shí)是這樣嗎？細(xì)致的調(diào)查無法證實(shí)這一觀點(diǎn)。

　　10. We " re often told that the world is tethering on the brink of destruction . But is this really the case ？

　　我們經(jīng)常被告知世界處于毀滅的邊緣。但事實(shí)真是這樣嗎？

　11. One of the pressing problema facing our nation ( China ) today is overcoming disparities in urban and rural income levels .

　　我們國家(中國)如今面臨的緊迫問題之一是克服城鄉(xiāng)收入水平之間的差距。

　　12. One of the most serious problems many people talk about centers on the lack of adequate housing space .

　　許多人談?wù)摰囊粋�(gè)最嚴(yán)重的問題集中在缺乏足夠的居住空間。

　　13. Perhaps the most dangerous phenomenon gripping the nation today is official corruption ， which is pervasive in all levels of government .

　　也許當(dāng)今困擾國家的最危險(xiǎn)的現(xiàn)象是遍布各級政府的官員腐敗。

　　14. Inflation is yet another new and bitter truth we must learn to face .

　　通貨膨脹又是一個(gè)我們必須學(xué)會面對的痛苦的新情況。

　　15. The rapid expansion of urban areas has in many cases encroached on valuable cultivatable land ， and led to a general recognition that development must not be carried at the cost of agriculture . The government has attached greater importance to the problem and an increasing number of redundant projects are being terminated .

　　城區(qū)的迅速擴(kuò)大在很多情況下侵占了寶貴的可耕地，使人們普遍認(rèn)識到發(fā)展不能以犧牲農(nóng)業(yè)為代價(jià)。政府更加重視這個(gè)問題，越來越多的不必要的工程被終止。

　　16. There is a growing worldwide awareness of the need for strengthened environmental protection .

　　世界上越來越多的人認(rèn)識到加強(qiáng)環(huán)境保護(hù)的必要性。

　　17. There has been a dramatic increase in the spread of HIV/AIDS in recent years ， with a new study projecting that the dreaded disease will affect over 30 million people worldwide by the year 2005 .

　　近年來，艾滋病蔓延的幅度進(jìn)一步擴(kuò)大，一項(xiàng)新的研究預(yù)測，到2005年，世界上有超過三千萬人將感染這一可怕的疾病。

　　18. Working with the disabled cannot help but leave one impressed with their indefatigable desire .

　　與殘疾人一起工作使一個(gè)人不得不對他們堅(jiān)持不懈的渴望印象深刻。

　　19. Perhaps no issues are more controversial than euthanasia and abortion ， both of which involve taking the life of a human being .

　　也許沒有問題比安樂死和人工流產(chǎn)更有爭議性，它們都涉及結(jié)束一個(gè)人的生命。

　　20. Never before in history has the issue of overpopulation been more evident than now .

　　歷史上，人口過剩的問題從來沒有比現(xiàn)在更加突出。

　21. Perhaps it is time to reexamine the idea that college degrees are a guarantee of intelligence .

　　也許現(xiàn)在是應(yīng)該重新考慮大學(xué)為是智力的保證這種想法的時(shí)候了。

　　22. A growing number of people are beginning to realize that wealth is not the sole prerequisite for happiness .

　　越來越多的人開始意識到財(cái)富不是幸福的惟一先決條件。

　　23. In spite of the extraordinary progress made in science and technology ， problems remain in terms of guaranteeing that achievements benefit the greatest number of people .

　　盡管科學(xué)技術(shù)取得了非凡的進(jìn)步，但是在保證進(jìn)步成果使盡可能多的人受益這方面還存在一些問題。

　　24. A famous thinker once wrote that “ the greatest threat to mankind is mankind itself ！ ” If this is indeed the case ， then the current situation should make us ponder our futuer existence .

　　一位著名的思想家曾經(jīng)寫道：“對人類最大的威脅是人類自身！”如果事實(shí)確實(shí)如此，那么，現(xiàn)狀應(yīng)該促使我們對我們未來的生存進(jìn)行思索了。

　　25. U.S. President Harry Truman once remarked ： “ The buck stops here ！ ” His view has been confirmed by numerous world leaders who have assumed full responsibility for their actions .

　　美國總統(tǒng)杜魯門曾經(jīng)說過：“責(zé)任止于此！”(意為勿再把責(zé)任往別處推，這是杜魯門辦公室桌上的座右銘)他的觀點(diǎn)得到了很多對自己的行動承擔(dān)完全責(zé)任的世界領(lǐng)袖的肯定。

　　26. Large families were once seen as a blessing . Today ， however ， things are changing and an increasing number of Chinese parents realize that fewer is better .

　　大家庭曾經(jīng)被看做是一種福氣。然而，今天，情況改變了，越來越多的中國家長意識到家庭成員越少越好。

　　27. People used to place total reliance on the government . The so-called “ iron rice bowl ” prevailed in the past ， but things are quite different today .

　　過去，人們習(xí)慣完全依靠政府。以前盛行所謂的“鐵飯碗”，但今天的情況有很大的不同。

　　28. Several years ago ， Chinese streets were filled with people wearing identical drab clothing . Today ， however ， things are quite different and the streets are awash with people wearing fashionable bright colored outfits . Why has the change taken place ？

　　許多年前，中國大街上的人都穿一樣的灰褐色衣服。然而，今天的情況大不一樣了，街上滿是一個(gè)個(gè)身穿色彩艷麗的時(shí)髦衣服的人。出現(xiàn)這種變化的原因是什么呢？

　　29. Years of observing human behavior has enabled me to conclude that the major difference between mediocrity and success lies solely with the individual concerned . Successful individuals consistently seek advancement ， while their less industrious contemporaries are merely content with the status quo .

　　對人們行為的多年觀察使我能夠得出這樣的結(jié)論：平庸和成功的主要區(qū)別僅僅在于相關(guān)的個(gè)人。成功的個(gè)人不斷尋求進(jìn)步，而他們比較懶惰的同時(shí)代人僅僅滿足于現(xiàn)狀。

　　30. Traditional way of thinking have changed dramatically . The pendulum has swung and people are exhibiting greater open-mindedness and a burning desire to detemine their own destiny .

　　傳統(tǒng)的思維方式有了顯著的變化。輿論發(fā)生了劇變，人們表現(xiàn)出更開放的思想以及決定他們自己命運(yùn)的強(qiáng)烈愿望。

　　31. There has been undesirable trend in recent years towards the worship of money . A recent survey showed that X percent of respondents ranked getting rich as their top priority ， compared to X percent only a few years ago . Why do people fail to realize that wealth does not necessarily bring happiness ？

　　近年來出現(xiàn)了對社會有害的拜金主義傾向。最近的一項(xiàng)調(diào)查表明，X%的調(diào)查對象把致富作為他們的首選，相比之下，就在幾年前，只有X%的人這樣想。為什么人們沒能意識到財(cái)富不一定帶來幸福呢？

　　32. Some months ago ， a friend of mine was killed in a tragic automobile accident involving a drunk driver . The incident was far from rare ， and was in fact typical of thousands of cases involving people dricing under the influence of alcohol .

　　幾個(gè)月前，我的一個(gè)朋友死于一場與酒后駕車有關(guān)的悲慘車禍。這件事情一點(diǎn)兒也不罕見，事實(shí)上是數(shù)以千計(jì)的案件的典型，這些案件與在酒精作用下開車的人有關(guān)。