【正文】 p priority , pared 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。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。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。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。27. People used to place total reliance on the government . The socalled 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。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。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(duì)我們未來的生存進(jìn)行思索了。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。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。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。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。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)。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(jí)政府的官員腐敗。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。10. We 39。一些人認(rèn)為發(fā)達(dá)世界完全忽略了這個(gè)問題。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。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”。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。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。專家認(rèn)為中國必須推行大規(guī)模的植樹造林計(jì)劃。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。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。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。另一些人持相反意見。我個(gè)人認(rèn)為總統(tǒng)犯了這些過錯(cuò)，應(yīng)該被指控?？肆诸D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。 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)比爾但是，還有很多人認(rèn)為他的行為應(yīng)當(dāng)受到譴責(zé)。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。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。 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。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。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。但我對(duì)僅僅植樹造林就能解決問題表示懷疑。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。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。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。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。事實(shí)是這樣嗎？細(xì)致的調(diào)查無法證實(shí)這一觀點(diǎn)。 re often told that the world is tethering on the brink of destruction