社會(huì)問題：流動(dòng)工人

　　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(zhēng)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。

　　世界處于毀滅邊緣

　　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?

　　人物分析：美國總統(tǒng)

　　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。

　　社會(huì)問題：機(jī)動(dòng)車使用量增加

　　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。

　　環(huán)境問題：過度砍伐

　　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。

　　社會(huì)問題：互聯(lián)網(wǎng)

　　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?

　　精神追求：財(cái)富

　　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。

　　社會(huì)問題：極刑與犯罪

　　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。

　　人際關(guān)系與生意

　　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。

　　社會(huì)問題：貧富差距

　　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(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)。

　　社會(huì)問題：流動(dòng)工人

　　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(zhēng)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。

　　世界處于毀滅邊緣

　　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?

　　人物分析：美國總統(tǒng)

　　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。

　　社會(huì)問題：機(jī)動(dòng)車使用量增加

　　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。

　　環(huán)境問題：過度砍伐

　　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。

　　社會(huì)問題：互聯(lián)網(wǎng)

　　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?

　　精神追求：財(cái)富

　　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。

　　社會(huì)問題：極刑與犯罪

　　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。

　　人際關(guān)系與生意

　　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。

　　社會(huì)問題：貧富差距

　　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(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)。