【正文】 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。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。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。事實(shí)是這樣嗎？細(xì)致的調(diào)查無法證實(shí)這一觀點(diǎn)。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，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。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。 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。2. When it es 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。 asked about the ongoing uproar involving . 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 mitted impeachable offences .當(dāng)被問及對(duì)現(xiàn)在有關(guān)美國總統(tǒng)比爾我個(gè)人認(rèn)為總統(tǒng)犯了這些過錯(cuò)，應(yīng)該被指控。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 39。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。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。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”。一些人認(rèn)為發(fā)達(dá)世界完全忽略了這個(gè)問題。但事實(shí)真是這樣嗎？11. One of the pressing problema facing our nation ( China ) today is overing disparities in urban and rural ine 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。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)。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。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。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。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。30. Traditional way of thinking have changed dramatically . The pendulum has swung and people are exhibiting greater openmindedness and a burning desire to detemine their own destiny .傳統(tǒng)的思維方式有了顯著的變化。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。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。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。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。42. It is essential to heed warnings of potentially catastrophic consequences associated with the Year 2000 puter 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)。我們不應(yīng)該堅(jiān)持對(duì)環(huán)境有害的追求。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。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。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。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。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)到最終的目標(biāo)還有很長的路要走，但是，取得一些成績還是可能做到的。60. The methodology suggested may not guarantee ultimate success , but the eventual payoff could well be worth the effort . Achieving even partial success will benefit mankind