2017考研英語：寫作素材必備50句

　　以下50句寫作句型與考研寫作考察的炙熱話題相關(guān)，可以作為寫作的論證素材。建議考生在考前進(jìn)行訓(xùn)練。訓(xùn)練的方法是先獨(dú)立將中文轉(zhuǎn)化為英文，然后對照參考譯文，自查錯誤，對自己的譯文進(jìn)行改正，并學(xué)習(xí)參考譯文中較好的句型、詞匯等。比較后要對好的語言素材進(jìn)行背誦記憶。

　　1.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。

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

　　2.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。

　　There is a general debate nowadays aboutthe problem ofitinerant workers.Those who tothe rising migrant populationargue thatincreasing numberslead torising crime rates and harm social stability.They believe that strict limits should be placed onmigrants entering China’s cities.But people who favorthe influx of the cheap labor force,on the other hand, maintain thatmigrants are needed to support the massive urban infrastructure construction program.

　　3.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)模的植樹造林計劃。但我對僅僅植樹造林就能解決問題表示懷疑。

　　It is widely acknowledged thatextensive deforestationcontributed toheavy summer flooding.Experts argue thatChina must introduce a massive forestation program.But I doubt whetherforestationalone will solve the problem.

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

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

　　5.越來越多的人通過互聯(lián)網(wǎng)進(jìn)入了“信息時代”。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?

　　An increasing number of people arejoining the “Information Age” via the Internet.In reaction to the phenomenon, some saythe Internet has removed barriers and provided people with immediate access to the world.But do they realize thatrapidly advancing information technologycan also lead tointrusions of privacy?

　　6.比較近，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)。

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

　　7.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?

　　We’re often told thatthe world is tethering on the brink of destruction.But is this really the case?

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

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

　　9.也許當(dāng)今困擾國家的比較危險的現(xiàn)象是遍布各級政府的官員腐敗。

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

　　10.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。

　　There is a growing worldwide awareness ofthe need for strengthened environmental protection.

　　11.歷史上，人口過剩的問題從來沒有比現(xiàn)在更加突出。

　　Never before in history has the issue ofoverpopulationbeen more evident than now.

　　12.越來越多的人開始意識到財富不是幸福的唯一先決條件。

　　A growing number of people are beginning to realize thatwealthis not the sole prerequisite forhappiness.

　　13.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。

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

　　14.一位著名的思想家曾經(jīng)寫道：“對人類比較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。

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

　　15.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)的個人。成功的個人不斷尋求進(jìn)步，而他們比較懶惰的同時代人僅僅滿足于現(xiàn)狀。

　　Years ofobserving human behaviorhas enabled me to conclude that the major difference betweenmediocrityandsuccesslies solely withthe individual concerned. Successful individuals consistently seek advancement,whiletheir less industrious contemporaries are merely content with the status quo.

　　16.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。

　　Traditional ways of thinking have changed dramatically. The pendulum has swungand people are exhibiting greater open-mindedness and a burning desire to determine their own destiny.

　　17.近年來出現(xiàn)了對社會有害的拜金主義傾向。比較近的一項調(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富不一定帶來幸福呢?

　　There has beenundesirabletrend in recent years towardsthe worship of money.A recent survey showed that X percent of respondents rankedgetting richas their top priority, compared to X percent only a few years ago. Why do people fail to realize thatwealth does not necessarily bring happiness?

　　18.幾個月前，我的一個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)以千計的案件的典型，這些案件與在酒精作用下開車的人有關(guān)。

　　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 casesinvolving people driving under the influence of alcohol.

　　19.簡而言之，我們必須勤奮工作，為了下一代把世界變成更美好的地方。我們不應(yīng)該堅持對環(huán)境有害的追求。

　　In short, we must work diligently to make the world a better place for coming generations. We must not persist in pursuits harmful to the environment.

　　20.我們必須避免過分放縱和鋪張浪費(fèi)。相反，我們應(yīng)該繼續(xù)發(fā)揚(yáng)節(jié)儉的優(yōu)點(diǎn)以守護(hù)我們新獲得的繁榮。

　　We must avoidoverindulgence and conspicuous consumption.We must insteadcontinue to recognize the benefits of thrift in order to protect our newfound prosperity.

　　21.獲得成功說起來比做起來容易，然而堅持不懈確實(shí)會有好結(jié)果。成功人士的比較重要的特征之一是自信，第二是渴望，還有一個是決心。

　　Whileachieving successis easier said than done, persistencedoes in fact pay off. One of the most important traits ofa successful person is self-confidence,another isdesire,and still another isdetermination.

　　22.認(rèn)識到問題是找到解決辦法的第一步。

　　Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution.

　　23.我們應(yīng)該感謝許多為把世界變得更美好而奉獻(xiàn)一生的人。然而，我們不能依靠他們的成績，而必須努力工作，取得更輝煌的成就。

　　We owe a debt of gratitude tothe many individuals who dedicated their lives to making the world a better place.However, we must not rest on their accomplishments, but must instead work assiduously to record even greater achievements.

　　24.現(xiàn)在，中國面臨的兩大挑戰(zhàn)是保持持續(xù)的經(jīng)濟(jì)增長和靠世界上僅僅百分之七的可耕地養(yǎng)活仍在增長的12億人口。盡管遇到的困難很大，中國人無疑會表現(xiàn)出不知疲倦的活力，在兩方面都取得巨大成功。

　　Thetwomajor challenges facing China today center onmaintaining sustained economic growth and feeding its growing population of over 1. 2 billion people with only seven percent of the world’s cultivable land.Despite the monumental difficulties involved, Chinese peoplewill undoubtedly exhibit their indefatigable resilience and achieve great success in both regards.

　　25.事實(shí)上，我們達(dá)到比較終的目標(biāo)還有很長的路要走，但是，取得一些成績還是可能做到的。

　　We do, in fact,have a long way togo toreach our final goal,but achieving some remainswell within the realm of possibility.

　　26.為什么越來越多的中國老人不和他們的孩子住在一起?原因之一是年輕一代的上進(jìn)心增強(qiáng)了。另一個原因是社會上老人的機(jī)會增加了。然而，主要的原因可能是傳統(tǒng)觀念發(fā)生了巨大變化。

　　Why are an increasing number of elderly Chinese parents living apart from their children?One reason isthe increasing upward mobility of the younger generation.Another isexpanding social opportunities for the elderly.Perhaps the main reason, however, centers ondramatic changes in traditional concepts.

　　27.什么引發(fā)了人們對鍛煉越來越濃的興趣?一方面，人們更加清楚地意識到保持身體健康的必要性。另一方面，不斷提高的生活水平使中國人能夠支付增加的娛樂支出。比較主要的可能在于鍛煉帶來的保健和心理上的好處。

　　What has sparked the increasing interest inexercise?For one thing, people have gained a greater awareness of the need for physical fitness.For another, the constantly improving standard of living enables Chinese people to patronize the increasing number of recreational venues.The main thing perhaps centers onthe healthcare and psychological benefits exercise provides.

　　28.要找到涉及許多復(fù)雜因素的新現(xiàn)象的原因遠(yuǎn)非一件易事。例如，一些科學(xué)家把環(huán)境的惡化歸結(jié)為一些自然因素，而另一些人把責(zé)任都推到人類不適當(dāng)?shù)男袨樯稀?/p>

　　Identifying the reasons for an emerging phenomenon which involves several complicated factors is far from an easy task. For example, somescientistsattributeenvironmental deteriorationtoa series of natural factors,while others place the blame solely oninappropriate human behavior.

　　29.對上升的少年自殺率的解釋涉及很多復(fù)雜的因素。有的人把上升的原因歸結(jié)為過分強(qiáng)調(diào)少年時期的成功，有的人指出是因為不斷增長的同伴之間的壓力，還有人認(rèn)為是對不斷變化的社會價值的迷茫造成的。

　　The explanation for the phenomenon ofthe rising teenage suicide rateinvolves many complicated factors. Some attributethe risetoan overemphasis on early success,others point tomounting peer pressure,and still others toconfusion over changing social values.

　　30.兒童的發(fā)展取決于很多因素，包括生理的和心理的。從嬰兒期到青春期的正確的家長教育決定一個成熟的個人的體質(zhì)及智力的狀況。

　　Child developmentdepends on a number of factors, bothphysicalandpsychological. Correct parental nurturing from infancy through adolescencedetermines boththe physicalandmental profile of a mature individual

　　31.自信、雄心，加上決心和毅力等因素是造成比較終的成功或失敗的原因。

　　Factors such asself-confidence and ambition,combined withdetermination and willpower,contribute toeventual success or failure.

　　32.如今人類比較常見的一個不足是不說真話。人們必須意識到不說真話、說謊話在過去沒有，事實(shí)上，將來也永遠(yuǎn)不會變錯誤為正確。

　　One of the most common failures of people today is toavoid telling the truth.People must realize thatavoidance and lyinghave never in the past and, in fact, never willright a wrong.

　　33.聲稱缺少機(jī)會不過是敷衍失敗的借口。通常，失敗比較根本的原因是相關(guān)的個人本身缺乏動力。

　　Claiminga lack of opportunitiesis nothing more than a superficial excuse for justifyingfailure.The fundamental reason for failure is most oftenthe lack of drive on the part of the individual involved.

　　34.我們可以，而且經(jīng)常因個人的失敗抱怨我們的同時代人，但是，事實(shí)是許多問題的根本原因要深刻得多。

　　We can, and quite often do, blameour contemporariesforpersonal failures,but the fact of the matter is that the root causes for most problems go much deeper.

　　35.雖然全球變暖這一長期的問題確實(shí)很嚴(yán)重，但考慮到諸如環(huán)境的迅速惡化和不可更新資源的普遍濫用等當(dāng)前的問題，它的重要性就有所降低了。

　　While the long-term problem ofglobal warmingis indeed serious, its significance diminishes somewhat when considering immediate problems such asrapid environmental deterioration and the rampant misuse and abuse of nonrenewable resources.

　　36.與擁有一輛自行車相比，人們更愿意擁有一輛汽車，但擁有后者涉及的問題遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)超過前者。原因之一，汽車昂貴很多，需要更多的維護(hù)。原因之二，自行車不會引起污染。

　　Owning a carmight be preferable toowning a bicycle,but the problems associated withowning the formerfar outweighthose of the latter.For one thing, automobiles are exponentially more expensive and require greater maintenance.For another, bicycles don’t pollute.

　　37.從成功的角度來說，良好的職業(yè)道德與教育同等重要。事實(shí)上，成功的確建立在兩方面完全融合的基礎(chǔ)上。

　　From the standpoint ofsuccess, a good work ethicis no less important thanan education. Successdoes, in fact, depend on the total integration of both aspects.

　　38.改善教師的困難處境的確是優(yōu)先處理的一件事情。但是，改進(jìn)整個教育系統(tǒng)同等重要。

　　Improving the plight of teachersis indeed a priority item. However, improving the overall education systemis likewise no less important.

　　39.無論結(jié)果如何，我們必須堅定地繼續(xù)為目標(biāo)而努力。

　　Whatever the outcome, we must resolutely precede with our ive.

　　40.無論成功的決心多么堅定，成功的要求多么強(qiáng)烈，一個人永遠(yuǎn)不能喪失他/她的道德和社會覺悟。

　　However great the will to achieve, and however great the demand to succeed, one should never abandon his/her moral and social consciousness.

　　41.微軟的創(chuàng)始人比爾·蓋茨是成功的經(jīng)典范例。

　　Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft,is a classic example of success.

　　42.堅持不懈能取得好結(jié)果!一個恰當(dāng)?shù)睦�子是正在進(jìn)行的關(guān)于中東和平進(jìn)程的談判和預(yù)期達(dá)成的引人注目的決議。

　　Persistence pays off!A case in point centers onthe ongoing negotiations and anticipated eminent resolution of the Middle East peace process.

　　43.歷史上有很多值得稱贊和效法的偉人。

　　History abounds withgreat men worthy of adulation and emulation.

　　44.鍛煉對健康的重要性只是生活中人們想當(dāng)然的事情的一個例子。

　　The importance of exercise to good healthis only one example ofaspects of life people most often take for granted.

　　45.想象一下如果我們稍微多關(guān)心一下我們的同胞，世界將變得多美好。

　　Just imaginehow great the word would be if we would only exhibit greater concern for our fellowman.

　　46.一個人僅僅為了幫助別人而愿意完全放棄生活的舒適是很罕見的。

　　It is rare tofind a person willing to totally abandon the comforts of life simply to help others.

　　47.個人經(jīng)驗告訴我：和善地對待別人會得到數(shù)不清的好處。

　　Personal experience has taught thatkindness to others pays untold dividends.

　　48.慶幸的是，大量可靠的證據(jù)證明抽煙和癌癥有直接聯(lián)系是毫無疑問的。

　　Fortunately, a mountain of reliable evidence proves the direct link betweensmokingandcancerbeyond any shadow of the doubt.

　　49.數(shù)據(jù)顯示模仿的犯罪行為有大幅度的增加，這證明電視暴力是犯罪增加的一部分直接原因。

　　Television violencehas contributed directly torising crime,as evidenced bystatistics showing a dramatic rise in copycat crimes.

　　50.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，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)。我個人認(rèn)為總統(tǒng)犯了這些過錯，應(yīng)該被指控。

　　When asked aboutthe ongoing uproar involving U. S. President Bill Clinton,most people saythe affair involves a purely private matter.But many other people regardhis actionsasdeplorable.I personally thinkthe president committed impeachable offences.