1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。
When it comes tothe increasing use of motor vehicles in Beijing,some people thinkthat use should be rs argue that the opposite is true. There is probably some truth to both arguments, butemission controls must be instituted regardless of the number of vehicles.
2.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為這會導致犯罪率升高，從而危害社會穩定。他們主張應該嚴格限制進入中國城市的流動工人。但是，另一方面，支援廉價勞動力流入的人主張，為了支援大規模的城市基礎設施建設規劃，流動人口是必需的。
There is a general debate nowadays aboutthe problem ofitinerant e who tothe rising migrant populationargue thatincreasing numberslead torising crime rates and harm social believe that strict limits should be placed onmigrants entering China’s people who favorthe influx of the cheap labor force,on the other hand, maintain thatmigrants are needed to support the massive urban infrastructure construction program.
3.人們普遍認為過度砍伐造成了夏季特大洪水。專家認為中國必須推行大規模的植樹造林計劃。但我對僅僅植樹造林就能解決問題表示懷疑。
It is widely acknowledged thatextensive deforestationcontributed toheavy summer rts argue thatChina must introduce a massive forestation I doubt whetherforestationalone will solve the problem.
4.大多數人認為財富為所有問題提供解決的辦法。但是，我認為，儘管財富提供物質上的利益，一個人應該放棄物質至上的追求，而是集中精力追求幸福。
Most people are of the opinion thatwealth provides solutions to all in spite ofthe material benefits wealth provides,I believeone should abandon the pursuit of materialism and instead concentrate on the pursuit of happiness.
5.越來越多的人通過網際網路進入了“資訊時代”。針對這一現象，一些人認為網際網路消除了障礙，為人們提供了與世界即時的途徑。但是，他們有沒有意識到迅速發展的資訊科技也能導致侵犯隱私?
An increasing number of people arejoining the “Information Age” via the reaction to the phenomenon, some saythe Internet has removed barriers and provided people with immediate access to the do they realize thatrapidly advancing information technologycan also lead tointrusions of privacy?
6.最近，我們經常聽到貧富差距擴大了的說法。一些人認為發達世界完全忽略了這個問題。事實是這樣嗎?細緻的調查無法證實這一觀點。
These days we often hear aboutthe widening gap between the rich and arguethe developed world has totally ignored the problem. But has it?Close examination fails to bear out the argument.
7.我們經常被告知世界處於毀滅的邊緣。但事實真是這樣嗎?
We’re often told thatthe world is tethering on the brink of is this really the case?
8.許多人談論的一個最嚴重的問題集中在缺乏足夠的居住空間。
One of the most serious problems many people talk about centers onthe lack of adequate housing space.
9.也許當今困擾國家的最危險的現象是遍佈各級政府的官員****。
Perhaps the most dangerous phenomenon gripping the nation today isofficial corruption, which is pervasive in all levels of government.
10.世界上越來越多的人認識到加強環境保護的必要性。
There is a growing worldwide awareness ofthe need for strengthened environmental protection.
11.歷史上，人口過剩的問題從來沒有比現在更加突出。
Never before in history has the issue ofoverpopulationbeen more evident than now.
12.越來越多的人開始意識到財富不是幸福的唯一先決條件。
A growing number of people are beginning to realize thatwealthis not the sole prerequisite forhappiness.
13.儘管科學技術取得了非凡的進步，但是在保證進步成果使盡可能多的人受益這方面還存在一些問題。
In spite ofthe extraordinary progress made in science and technology,problems remain in terms ofguaranteeing that achievements benefit the greatest number of people.
14.一位著名的思想家曾經寫道：“對人類最大的威脅是人類自身!”如果事實確實如此，那麼，現狀應該促使我們對我們未來的生存進行思索了。
A famous thinker once wrote that “the greatest threat to mankind is mankind itself!”If this is indeed the case, thenthe current situation should make us ponder our future existence.
15.對人們行為的多年觀察使我能夠得出這樣的結論：平庸和成功的主要區別僅僅在於相關的'個人。成功的個人不斷尋求進步，而他們比較懶惰的同時代人僅僅滿足於現狀。
Years ofobserving human behaviorhas enabled me to conclude that the major difference betweenmediocrityandsuccesslies solely withthe individual concerned. Successful individuals consistently seek advancement,whiletheir less industrious contemporaries are merely content with the status quo.
16.傳統的思維方式有了顯著的變化。輿論發生了劇變，人們表現出更開放的思想以及決定他們自己命運的強烈願望。
Traditional ways of thinking have changed dramatically. The pendulum has swungand people are exhibiting greater open-mindedness and a burning desire to determine their own destiny.
17.近年來出現了對社會有害的拜金主義傾向。最近的一項調查表明，X%的調查物件把致富作為他們的首選，相比之下，就在幾年前，只有X%的人這樣想。為什麼人們沒能意識到財富不一定帶來幸福呢?
There has beenundesirabletrend in recent years towardsthe worship of money.A recent survey showed that X percent of respondents rankedgetting richas their top priority, compared to X percent only a few years ago. Why do people fail to realize thatwealth does not necessarily bring happiness?
18.幾個月前，我的一個朋友死於一場與酒後駕車有關的悲慘車禍。這件事情一點兒也不罕見，事實上是數以千計的案件的典型，這些案件與在酒精作用下開車的人有關。
Some months ago, a friend of mine was killed in a tragic automobile accident involving a drunk incident was far from rare, and was in fact typical of thousands of casesinvolving people driving under the influence of alcohol.
19.簡而言之，我們必須勤奮工作，為了下一代把世界變成更美好的地方。我們不應該堅持對環境有害的追求。
In short, we must work diligently to make the world a better place for coming generations. We must not persist in pursuits harmful to the environment.
20.我們必須避免過分放縱和鋪張浪費。相反，我們應該繼續發揚節儉的優點以守護我們新獲得的繁榮。
We must avoidoverindulgence and conspicuous must insteadcontinue to recognize the benefits of thrift in order to protect our newfound prosperity.
21.獲得成功說起來比做起來容易，然而堅持不懈確實會有好結果。成功人士的最重要的特徵之一是自信，第二是渴望，還有一個是決心。
Whileachieving successis easier said than done, persistencedoes in fact pay off. One of the most important traits ofa successful person is self-confidence,another isdesire,and still another isdetermination.
22.認識到問題是找到解決辦法的第一步。
Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution.
23.我們應該感謝許多為把世界變得更美好而奉獻一生的人。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。
We owe a debt of gratitude tothe many individuals who dedicated their lives to making the world a better ver, we must not rest on their accomplishments, but must instead work assiduously to record even greater achievements.
24.現在，中國面臨的兩大挑戰是保持持續的經濟增長和靠世界上僅僅百分之七的可耕地養活仍在增長的12億人口。儘管遇到的困難很大，中國人無疑會表現出不知疲倦的活力，在兩方面都取得巨大成功。
Thetwomajor challenges facing China today center onmaintaining sustained economic growth and feeding its growing population of over 1. 2 billion people with only seven percent of the world’s cultivable ite the monumental difficulties involved, Chinese peoplewill undoubtedly exhibit their indefatigable resilience and achieve great success in both regards.
25.事實上，我們達到最終的目標還有很長的路要走，但是，取得一些成績還是可能做到的。
We do, in fact,have a long way togo toreach our final goal,but achieving some remainswell within the realm of possibility.
