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　　由于國內(nèi)英語教學(xué)中寫作訓(xùn)練薄弱，大批學(xué)生只會(huì)單詞，不懂語境和搭配，出現(xiàn)了各種可笑的中文思維現(xiàn)象。我們寫作教學(xué)中專門強(qiáng)調(diào)語感的培養(yǎng)，除單詞記憶和句型操練之外，在此專門選編了300個(gè)閃光的英文句子，涉及面很廣，配有譯文并用黑體標(biāo)出了句子銜接的主干框架。讀者可以在閱讀中仔細(xì)領(lǐng)會(huì)每句話表達(dá)的妙處，遣詞造句的獨(dú)特設(shè)計(jì)。也可以作為寫作的范本加以背誦，提高自己的語感和閃光點(diǎn)意識(shí)。

1.When asked about the ongoing uproar involving U.S. President Bill Clinton , most people say the affair involves a purely private matter . But many other people regard his actions as deplorable . I personally think the president committed impeachable offences .
當(dāng)被問及對(duì)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(dòng)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(duì)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(duì)流動(dòng)工人的問題展開了普遍的爭論。反對(duì)流動(dòng)工人增加的人認(rèn)為這會(huì)導(dǎo)致犯罪率升高，從而危害社會(huì)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(dòng)工人。但是，另一方面，支持廉價(jià)勞動(dòng)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(dòng)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(duì)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(duì)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(shí)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(duì)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 .
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(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)比較嚴(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)今困擾國家的比較危險(xiǎn)的現(xiàn)象是遍布各級(jí)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(huì)面對(duì)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(shí)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(shí)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(duì)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(shí)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(duì)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(duì)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(duì)自己的行動(dòng)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(shí)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(duì)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(duì)社會(huì)有害的拜金主義傾向。比較近的一項(xiàng)調(diào)查表明，X%的調(diào)查對(duì)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(shí)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)。

33. I recently read a newspaper article on the rampant spread of child abuse . The deplorable problem of the widespread abuse of innocent children has aroused public concern nationwide .
比較近，我在報(bào)紙上讀到一篇關(guān)于虐待兒童現(xiàn)象變得猖獗的文章。普遍虐待無辜兒童的問題令人深感遺憾，它已經(jīng)引起了全國公眾的關(guān)注。

34. Should parents spare the rod and spoil the child ? Opinions concerning strict parental discipline vary widely . Some view strict discipline as nothing more than a form of abuse , while others argue it is an essential factor for instilling appropriate social behavior .
家長應(yīng)不應(yīng)該閑了棍子、慣了孩子？針對(duì)嚴(yán)厲的家教的看法大相徑庭。有的人就是把嚴(yán)厲的管教看成一種虐待，而另外的人認(rèn)為這是逐漸灌輸?shù)皿w的社會(huì)行為的要素。

35. What do you think of the increasing openness accompanying the ongoing sexual revolution ? Do you ever fantasize ? Answers to these questions should be based on a determination between appropriate and inappropriate behavior .
你如何看待對(duì)現(xiàn)在的性革命越來越開放的態(tài)度？你曾經(jīng)想像過嗎？回答這些問題之前應(yīng)先界定得體和不得體的行為。

36. Why do some governments persist in spending billions of dollars on space exploration when starvation and poverty continue to grip many countries throughout the world ? This particular question is being raised by an ever increasing number of people .
既然世界上許多國家仍被饑餓和貧困所困擾，為什么有的政府還堅(jiān)持花費(fèi)數(shù)十億美元用于太空探索？現(xiàn)在越來越多的人提出這個(gè)問題。

37. Judging from the reams of evidence presented , we can safely conclude that the Three Gorges Project will change the lives of an untold number of people forever .
根據(jù)現(xiàn)有的大量證據(jù)，我們可以有把握地得出這樣的結(jié)論：三峽工程將永遠(yuǎn)改變無數(shù)人的生活。

38. The ample evidence presented enables us to reasonably conclude that the scourge of AIDS will be brought under control in the foreseeable future .
提出的充分證據(jù)使我們能夠合理地得出這樣的結(jié)論：艾滋病的禍害在可預(yù)見的將來就能得到控制。

39. We must seek immediate solutions for problems leading to the rapid depletion of the earth's ozone layer . If allowed to proceed unchecked , the problem will undoubtedly exacerbate global warming and threaten life as we know it today .
我們必須尋求立即解決引起地球臭氧層快速損耗的問題的辦法。如果任其自由發(fā)展，這一問題無疑會(huì)加劇全球升溫，并且正如今天我們所知道的那樣危及生命。

40. Quite obviously , immediate action is needed to extricate 80 million Chinese people from the grips of poverty in order to remove the danger of social unrest and ensure continuing stability .
很明顯，需要立即采取行動(dòng)使八千萬中國人擺脫貧困，從而消除社會(huì)動(dòng)蕩的危險(xiǎn)，確保持續(xù)的穩(wěn)定。

41. China needs to reexamine the results of political and social modernization in order to ascertain the benefits and indeed the detrimental aspects from a new perspective . Otherwise , various perceived accomplishments might in fact prove to be far from beneficial .
中國需要重新檢查政治和社會(huì)現(xiàn)代化帶來的結(jié)果以便從新的角度明確它們的好處，甚至是有害的方面。否則，許多我們以為取得的成就實(shí)際上可能完全不會(huì)帶來好處。

42. It is essential to heed warnings of potentially catastrophic consequences associated with the Year 2000 computer bug and , in turn , to attach top priority to finding effective solutions to ensure a smooth transition into the new century .
我們必須注意有關(guān)計(jì)算機(jī)千年蟲可能帶來的災(zāi)難性結(jié)果的警告，并且相應(yīng)地優(yōu)先考慮尋找有效的解決辦法以確保順利過渡到新世紀(jì)。

43. It is high time we put an end to the deplorable practice of infanticide.
我們早該杜絕殺嬰這種應(yīng)遭譴責(zé)的做法。

44. There is little doubt that immediate action is required to eliminate the scourge of corruption once and forever .
毫無疑問，必須立即采取行動(dòng)徹底消除腐敗的禍害。

45. 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 .
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(jiān)持對(duì)環(huán)境有害的追求。

46. We must avoid overindulgence and conspicuous consumption . We must instead continue to recognize the benefits of thrift in order to protect our newfound prosperity .
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。

47. It is absolutely essential to reverse the irrational misuse of nonrenewable resources . For example , fuel-efficient motor vehicles must be developed to reduce oil consumption and alternative energy sources must be found to replace coal .
徹底改變對(duì)不可再生資源的非理性濫用是絕對(duì)有必要的。例如，必須開發(fā)節(jié)能的機(jī)動(dòng)車減少汽油的消耗量，并且必須找到可替代能源取代煤。

48. While achieving success is easier said than done , persistence does in fact pay off . One of the most important traits of a successful person is self-confidence , another is desire , and still another is determination .
獲得成功說起來比做起來容易，然而堅(jiān)持不懈確實(shí)會(huì)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(gè)是決心。

49. Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution .
認(rèn)識(shí)到問題是找到解決辦法的第一步。

50. Many of the explanations offered thus far are at least to a certain extent valid , but none fully address the problem and the issue must be examined in a wider context .
目前提供的許多解釋至少在一定程度上是正確的，但是，沒有一個(gè)解釋能完全處理問題，這件事情必須放在更廣闊的背景中考慮。

51. There are no immediate solutions for reversing the Asian financial crisis , but convincing affected nations to practice fiscal restraint will be highly beneficial .
沒有能立即扭轉(zhuǎn)亞洲金融危機(jī)的辦法，但是，它使受到影響的國家相信實(shí)行財(cái)政控制將大有益處。

52. Immediate solutions for solving problems surrounding poverty remain elusive . However , public recognition of the necessity to provide a better quality of life for millions of people will represent the first step in finding effective solutions .
立即解決貧困問題的辦法仍然是難以捉摸的。然而，公眾認(rèn)識(shí)到為數(shù)百萬人提供更高質(zhì)量的生活的必要性是找到有效的解決辦法的第一步。

53. What dose the future hold if mankind persists in wasting natural resources ? While no one knows for sure , scientists do exhibit a degree of certainty when predicting that future generations will face a dramatically diffrernt world .
如果人類繼續(xù)浪費(fèi)自然資源，未來將會(huì)有什么貯藏？沒有人知道明確的答案，但是，科學(xué)家在預(yù)測后代將面對(duì)一個(gè)迥然不同的世界時(shí)確實(shí)有一定的把握。

54. Reversing undesirable social trends will be far from an easy task and will require a dramatic change in attitudes . A keen awareness of right from wrong is essential for determining appropriate social behavior .
扭轉(zhuǎn)不好的社會(huì)趨勢遠(yuǎn)非一件易事，看法需要有巨大的變化。對(duì)正誤的深刻認(rèn)識(shí)是判定得體的社會(huì)行為所必需的。

55. We owe a debt of gratitude to the 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 .
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。

56. The two major challenges facing China today center on maintaining 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 people will undoubtedly exhibit their indefatigable resilience and achieve great success in both regards .
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(huì)表現(xiàn)出不知疲倦的活力，在兩方面都取得巨大成功。

57. We do , in fact , have a long way to go to reach our final goal , but achieving some remains well within the realm of possibility .
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。

58. The time is right for us to take full advantage of ample existing opportunities .
這正是我們充分利用大量現(xiàn)有機(jī)會(huì)的時(shí)候。

59. While it remains to be seen whether or not environmental deterioration can be controlled , the current prospects are far from encouraging . People around the world must act immediately to prevent the situation from deteriorating even further .
環(huán)境惡化是否能得到控制這個(gè)問題仍然沒有答案，但目前的前景一點(diǎn)兒也不樂觀。全世界的人必須立即行動(dòng)，防止情況進(jìn)一步惡化。

60. The methodology suggested may not guarantee ultimate success , but the eventual pay-off could well be worth the effort . Achieving even partial success will benefit mankind and contribute to creating a better world .
提出的方法不一定保證比較終的成功，但比較后的結(jié)果非常值得付出努力。即使只獲得部分成功也會(huì)使人類受益，有利于創(chuàng)造一個(gè)更美好的世界。