1、We're often told that the world is tethering on the brink of destruction.But is this really the case?
我们经常被告知世界处于毁灭的边缘。但事实真的如此吗?
2、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?
越来越多的人通过互联网进入了“信息时代”。针对这一现象,一些人认为互联网消除了障碍,为人们提供了与世界即时链接的途径。但是,他们有没有意识到迅速发展的信息技术也能导致侵犯隐私?
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,针对流动工人的问题展开了普遍的争论。反对流动工人增加的人认为这会导致犯罪率升高,从而危害社会稳定。他们主张应该严格限制进入中国城市的流动工人。但是,另一方面,支持廉价劳动力流入的人主张,为了支持大规模的城市基础设施建设规划,流动人口是必需的。
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.
人们普遍认为过度砍伐造成了夏季特大洪水。专家认为中国必须推行大规模的植树造林计划。但我对仅仅植树造林就能解决问题表示怀疑。
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.
大多数人认为财富为所有问题提供解决的办法。但是,我认为,尽管财富提供物质上的利益,一个人应该放弃物质至上的追求,而是集中精力追求幸福。