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1.When asked about the ongoing uproar involving U.S. President BillClinton, mostpeople say the affair involves a purelyprivate matter . But many other people regard his actions as deplorable . I personally think the president committed impeachable offences .
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。
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2. When it comes to theincreasing 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 thenumber 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。也許雙方的觀點都有一定道理，但是，無論車輛多少，必須對廢氣排放實行控制。
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3. There is a general debate nowadays about the problem ofitinerant workers . Those who object to the rising migrant population argue that increasing numbers lead to rising crime rates and harm socialstability . They believe that strict limits shouldbe placed on migrants entering China's cities . Butpeople who favor the influx ofthe cheap labor force , on the other hand , maintain that migrants are needed to support the massive urbaninfrastructure 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。
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4. Itis widely acknowledged that extensivedeforestation contributed to heavysummer flooding . Experts argue that China must introducea massive afforestationprogram . ButI 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)模的植樹造林計劃。但我對僅僅植樹造林就能解決問題表示懷疑。
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5. Most people are of the opinion that wealth provides solutions to all problems . But in spite of the material benefits wealthprovides , I believe one should abandon the pursuit of materialism andinstead concentrate on the pursuit of happiness .
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。
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6. Many people believe that capital punishment deters crime .But although criminologists have conducted exhaustive researchregardingthe 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。
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7. An increasing number of people are joining the " Information Age" via the Internet . Inreaction to the phenomenon , some say the Internet has removed barrters and provided peoplewith immediate access to the world . But do they realize 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？
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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 morepeople .
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。
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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問題。事實是這樣嗎？細(xì)致的調(diào)查無法證實這一觀點。
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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。但事實真是這樣嗎？
