31. There has been undesirable trend in recent years towards the worship of money . A recent survey showed that X percent of respondents ranked getting rich as their top priority , compared to X percent only a few years ago . Why do people fail to realize that wealth does not necessarily bring happiness ?
近年來(lái)出現(xiàn)了對(duì)社會(huì)有害的拜金主義傾向。最近的一項(xiàng)調(diào)查表明，X%的調(diào)查對(duì)象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。為什么人們沒(méi)能意識(shí)到財(cái)富不一定帶來(lái)幸福呢？
32. Some months ago , a friend of mine was killed in a tragic automobile accident involving a drunk driver . The incident was far from rare , and was in fact typical of thousands of cases involving people dricing under the influence of alcohol .
幾個(gè)月前，我的一個(gè)朋友死于一場(chǎng)與酒后駕車有關(guān)的悲慘車禍。這件事情一點(diǎn)兒也不罕見(jiàn)，事實(shí)上是數(shù)以千計(jì)的案件的典型，這些案件與在酒精作用下開(kāi)車的人有關(guān)。
33. I recently read a newspaper article on the rampant spread of child abuse . The deplorable problem of the widespread abuse of innocent children has aroused public concern nationwide .
最近，我在報(bào)紙上讀到一篇關(guān)于虐待兒童現(xiàn)象變得猖獗的文章。普遍虐待無(wú)辜兒童的問(wèn)題令人深感遺憾，它已經(jīng)引起了全國(guó)公眾的關(guān)注。
34. Should parents spare the rod and spoil the child ? Opinions concerning strict parental discipline vary widely . Some view strict discipline as nothing more than a form of abuse , while others argue it is an essential factor for instilling appropriate social behavior .
家長(zhǎng)應(yīng)不應(yīng)該閑了棍子、慣了孩子？針對(duì)嚴(yán)厲的家教的看法大相徑庭。有的人就是把嚴(yán)厲的管教看成一種虐待，而另外的人認(rèn)為這是逐漸灌輸?shù)皿w的社會(huì)行為的要素。
35. What do you think of the increasing openness accompanying the ongoing sexual revolution ? Do you ever fantasize ? Answers to these questions should be based on a determination between appropriate and inappropriate behavior .
你如何看待對(duì)現(xiàn)在的性革命越來(lái)越開(kāi)放的態(tài)度？你曾經(jīng)想像過(guò)嗎？回答這些問(wèn)題之前應(yīng)先界定得體和不得體的行為。
36. Why do some governments persist in spending billions of dollars on space exploration when starvation and poverty continue to grip many countries throughout the world ? This particular question is being raised by an ever increasing number of people .
既然世界上許多國(guó)家仍被饑餓和貧困所困擾，為什么有的政府還堅(jiān)持花費(fèi)數(shù)十億美元用于太空探索？現(xiàn)在越來(lái)越多的人提出這個(gè)問(wèn)題。
37. Judging from the reams of evidence presented , we can safely conclude that the Three Gorges Project will change the lives of an untold number of people forever .
根據(jù)現(xiàn)有的大量證據(jù)，我們可以有把握地得出這樣的結(jié)論：三峽工程將永遠(yuǎn)改變無(wú)數(shù)人的生活。
38. The ample evidence presented enables us to reasonably conclude that the scourge of AIDS will be brought under control in the foreseeable future .
提出的充分證據(jù)使我們能夠合理地得出這樣的結(jié)論：艾滋病的禍害在可預(yù)見(jiàn)的將來(lái)就能得到控制。
39. We must seek immediate solutions for problems leading to the rapid depletion of the earth's ozone layer . If allowed to proceed unchecked , the problem will undoubtedly exacerbate global warming and threaten life as we know it today .
我們必須尋求立即解決引起地球臭氧層快速損耗的問(wèn)題的辦法。如果任其自由發(fā)展，這一問(wèn)題無(wú)疑會(huì)加劇全球升溫，并且正如今天我們所知道的那樣危及生命。
40. Quite obviously , immediate action is needed to extricate 80 million Chinese people from the grips of poverty in order to remove the danger of social unrest and ensure continuing stability .
很明顯，需要立即采取行動(dòng)使八千萬(wàn)中國(guó)人擺脫貧困，從而消除社會(huì)動(dòng)蕩的危險(xiǎn)，確保持續(xù)的穩(wěn)定。
41. China needs to reexamine the results of political and social modernization in order to ascertain the benefits and indeed the detrimental aspects from a new perspective . Otherwise , various perceived accomplishments might in fact prove to be far from beneficial .
中國(guó)需要重新檢查政治和社會(huì)現(xiàn)代化帶來(lái)的結(jié)果以便從新的角度明確它們的好處，甚至是有害的方面。否則，許多我們以為取得的成就實(shí)際上可能完全不會(huì)帶來(lái)好處。
42. It is essential to heed warnings of potentially catastrophic consequences associated with the Year 2000 computer bug and , in turn , to attach top priority to finding effective solutions to ensure a smooth transition into the new century .
我們必須注意有關(guān)計(jì)算機(jī)千年蟲(chóng)可能帶來(lái)的災(zāi)難性結(jié)果的警告，并且相應(yīng)地優(yōu)先考慮尋找有效的解決辦法以確保順利過(guò)渡到新世紀(jì)。
43. It is high time we put an end to the deplorable practice of infanticide.
我們?cè)缭摱沤^殺嬰這種應(yīng)遭譴責(zé)的做法。
44. There is little doubt that immediate action is required to eliminate the scourge of corruption once and forever .
毫無(wú)疑問(wèn)，必須立即采取行動(dòng)徹底消除腐敗的禍害。
45. 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 .
簡(jiǎn)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(yīng)該堅(jiān)持對(duì)環(huán)境有害的追求。
46. We must avoid overindulgence and conspicuous consumption . We must instead continue to recognize the benefits of thrift in order to protect our newfound prosperity .
我們必須避免過(guò)分放縱和鋪張浪費(fèi)。相反，我們應(yīng)該繼續(xù)發(fā)揚(yáng)節(jié)儉的優(yōu)點(diǎn)以守護(hù)我們新獲得的繁榮。
47. It is absolutely essential to reverse the irrational misuse of nonrenewable resources . For example , fuel-efficient motor vehicles must be developed to reduce oil consumption and alternative energy sources must be found to replace coal .
徹底改變對(duì)不可再生資源的非理性濫用是絕對(duì)有必要的。例如，必須開(kāi)發(fā)節(jié)能的機(jī)動(dòng)車減少汽油的消耗量，并且必須找到可替代能源取代煤。
48. While achieving success is easier said than done , persistence does in fact pay off . One of the most important traits of a successful person is self-confidence , another is desire , and still another is determination .
獲得成功說(shuō)起來(lái)比做起來(lái)容易，然而堅(jiān)持不懈確實(shí)會(huì)有好結(jié)果。成功人士的最重要的特征之一是自信，第二是渴望，還有一個(gè)是決心。
49. Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution .
認(rèn)識(shí)到問(wèn)題是找到解決辦法的第一步。
50. Many of the explanations offered thus far are at least to a certain extent valid , but none fully address the problem and the issue must be examined in a wider context .
目前提供的許多解釋至少在一定程度上是正確的，但是，沒(méi)有一個(gè)解釋能完全處理問(wèn)題，這件事情必須放在更廣闊的背景中考慮。
51. There are no immediate solutions for reversing the Asian financial crisis , but convincing affected nations to practice fiscal restraint will be highly beneficial .
沒(méi)有能立即扭轉(zhuǎn)亞洲金融危機(jī)的辦法，但是，它使受到影響的國(guó)家相信實(shí)行財(cái)政控制將大有益處。
52. Immediate solutions for solving problems surrounding poverty remain elusive . However , public recognition of the necessity to provide a better quality of life for millions of people will represent the first step in finding effective solutions .
立即解決貧困問(wèn)題的辦法仍然是難以捉摸的。然而，公眾認(rèn)識(shí)到為數(shù)百萬(wàn)人提供更高質(zhì)量的生活的必要性是找到有效的解決辦法的第一步。
53. What dose the future hold if mankind persists in wasting natural resources ? While no one knows for sure , scientists do exhibit a deGREe of certainty when predicting that future generations will face a dramatically diffrernt world .
如果人類繼續(xù)浪費(fèi)自然資源，未來(lái)將會(huì)有什么貯藏？沒(méi)有人知道明確的答案，但是，科學(xué)家在預(yù)測(cè)后代將面對(duì)一個(gè)迥然不同的世界時(shí)確實(shí)有一定的把握。
54. Reversing undesirable social trends will be far from an easy task and will require a dramatic change in attitudes . A keen awareness of right from wrong is essential for determining appropriate social behavior .
扭轉(zhuǎn)不好的社會(huì)趨勢(shì)遠(yuǎn)非一件易事，看法需要有巨大的變化。對(duì)正誤的深刻認(rèn)識(shí)是判定得體的社會(huì)行為所必需的。
55. We owe a debt of gratitude to the many individuals who dedicated their lives to making the world a better place . However , we must not rest on their accomplishments , but must instead work assiduously to record even GREater achievements .
我們應(yīng)該感謝許多為把世界變得更美好而奉獻(xiàn)一生的人。然而，我們不能依靠他們的成績(jī)，而必須努力工作，取得更輝煌的成就。
56. The two major challenges facing China today center on maintaining sustained economic growth and feeding its growing population of over 1.2 billion people with only seven percent of the world's cultivable land . Despite the monumental difficulties involved , Chinese people will undoubtedly exhibit their indefatigable resilience and achieve great success in both regards .
現(xiàn)在，中國(guó)面臨的兩大挑戰(zhàn)是保持持續(xù)的經(jīng)濟(jì)增長(zhǎng)和靠世界上僅僅百分之七的可耕地養(yǎng)活仍在增長(zhǎng)的12億人口。盡管遇到的困難很大，中國(guó)人無(wú)疑會(huì)表現(xiàn)出不知疲倦的活力，在兩方面都取得巨大成功。
57. We do , in fact , have a long way to go to reach our final goal , but achieving some remains well within the realm of possibility .
事實(shí)上，我們達(dá)到最終的目標(biāo)還有很長(zhǎng)的路要走，但是，取得一些成績(jī)還是可能做到的。
58. The time is right for us to take full advantage of ample existing opportunities .
這正是我們充分利用大量現(xiàn)有機(jī)會(huì)的時(shí)候。
59. While it remains to be seen whether or not environmental deterioration can be controlled , the current prospects are far from encouraging . People around the world must act immediately to prevent the situation from deteriorating even further .
環(huán)境惡化是否能得到控制這個(gè)問(wèn)題仍然沒(méi)有答案，但目前的前景一點(diǎn)兒也不樂(lè)觀。全世界的人必須立即行動(dòng)，防止情況進(jìn)一步惡化。
60. The methodology suggested may not guarantee ultimate success , but the eventual pay-off could well be worth the effort . Achieving even partial success will benefit mankind and contribute to creating a better world .
提出的方法不一定保證最終的成功，但最后的結(jié)果非常值得付出努力。即使只獲得部分成功也會(huì)使人類受益，
有利于創(chuàng)造一個(gè)更美好的世界。
近年來(lái)出現(xiàn)了對(duì)社會(huì)有害的拜金主義傾向。最近的一項(xiàng)調(diào)查表明，X%的調(diào)查對(duì)象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。為什么人們沒(méi)能意識(shí)到財(cái)富不一定帶來(lái)幸福呢？
32. Some months ago , a friend of mine was killed in a tragic automobile accident involving a drunk driver . The incident was far from rare , and was in fact typical of thousands of cases involving people dricing under the influence of alcohol .
幾個(gè)月前，我的一個(gè)朋友死于一場(chǎng)與酒后駕車有關(guān)的悲慘車禍。這件事情一點(diǎn)兒也不罕見(jiàn)，事實(shí)上是數(shù)以千計(jì)的案件的典型，這些案件與在酒精作用下開(kāi)車的人有關(guān)。
33. I recently read a newspaper article on the rampant spread of child abuse . The deplorable problem of the widespread abuse of innocent children has aroused public concern nationwide .
最近，我在報(bào)紙上讀到一篇關(guān)于虐待兒童現(xiàn)象變得猖獗的文章。普遍虐待無(wú)辜兒童的問(wèn)題令人深感遺憾，它已經(jīng)引起了全國(guó)公眾的關(guān)注。
34. Should parents spare the rod and spoil the child ? Opinions concerning strict parental discipline vary widely . Some view strict discipline as nothing more than a form of abuse , while others argue it is an essential factor for instilling appropriate social behavior .
家長(zhǎng)應(yīng)不應(yīng)該閑了棍子、慣了孩子？針對(duì)嚴(yán)厲的家教的看法大相徑庭。有的人就是把嚴(yán)厲的管教看成一種虐待，而另外的人認(rèn)為這是逐漸灌輸?shù)皿w的社會(huì)行為的要素。
35. What do you think of the increasing openness accompanying the ongoing sexual revolution ? Do you ever fantasize ? Answers to these questions should be based on a determination between appropriate and inappropriate behavior .
你如何看待對(duì)現(xiàn)在的性革命越來(lái)越開(kāi)放的態(tài)度？你曾經(jīng)想像過(guò)嗎？回答這些問(wèn)題之前應(yīng)先界定得體和不得體的行為。
36. Why do some governments persist in spending billions of dollars on space exploration when starvation and poverty continue to grip many countries throughout the world ? This particular question is being raised by an ever increasing number of people .
既然世界上許多國(guó)家仍被饑餓和貧困所困擾，為什么有的政府還堅(jiān)持花費(fèi)數(shù)十億美元用于太空探索？現(xiàn)在越來(lái)越多的人提出這個(gè)問(wèn)題。
37. Judging from the reams of evidence presented , we can safely conclude that the Three Gorges Project will change the lives of an untold number of people forever .
根據(jù)現(xiàn)有的大量證據(jù)，我們可以有把握地得出這樣的結(jié)論：三峽工程將永遠(yuǎn)改變無(wú)數(shù)人的生活。
38. The ample evidence presented enables us to reasonably conclude that the scourge of AIDS will be brought under control in the foreseeable future .
提出的充分證據(jù)使我們能夠合理地得出這樣的結(jié)論：艾滋病的禍害在可預(yù)見(jiàn)的將來(lái)就能得到控制。
39. We must seek immediate solutions for problems leading to the rapid depletion of the earth's ozone layer . If allowed to proceed unchecked , the problem will undoubtedly exacerbate global warming and threaten life as we know it today .
我們必須尋求立即解決引起地球臭氧層快速損耗的問(wèn)題的辦法。如果任其自由發(fā)展，這一問(wèn)題無(wú)疑會(huì)加劇全球升溫，并且正如今天我們所知道的那樣危及生命。
40. Quite obviously , immediate action is needed to extricate 80 million Chinese people from the grips of poverty in order to remove the danger of social unrest and ensure continuing stability .
很明顯，需要立即采取行動(dòng)使八千萬(wàn)中國(guó)人擺脫貧困，從而消除社會(huì)動(dòng)蕩的危險(xiǎn)，確保持續(xù)的穩(wěn)定。
41. China needs to reexamine the results of political and social modernization in order to ascertain the benefits and indeed the detrimental aspects from a new perspective . Otherwise , various perceived accomplishments might in fact prove to be far from beneficial .
中國(guó)需要重新檢查政治和社會(huì)現(xiàn)代化帶來(lái)的結(jié)果以便從新的角度明確它們的好處，甚至是有害的方面。否則，許多我們以為取得的成就實(shí)際上可能完全不會(huì)帶來(lái)好處。
42. It is essential to heed warnings of potentially catastrophic consequences associated with the Year 2000 computer bug and , in turn , to attach top priority to finding effective solutions to ensure a smooth transition into the new century .
我們必須注意有關(guān)計(jì)算機(jī)千年蟲(chóng)可能帶來(lái)的災(zāi)難性結(jié)果的警告，并且相應(yīng)地優(yōu)先考慮尋找有效的解決辦法以確保順利過(guò)渡到新世紀(jì)。
43. It is high time we put an end to the deplorable practice of infanticide.
我們?cè)缭摱沤^殺嬰這種應(yīng)遭譴責(zé)的做法。
44. There is little doubt that immediate action is required to eliminate the scourge of corruption once and forever .
毫無(wú)疑問(wèn)，必須立即采取行動(dòng)徹底消除腐敗的禍害。
45. 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 .
簡(jiǎn)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(yīng)該堅(jiān)持對(duì)環(huán)境有害的追求。
46. We must avoid overindulgence and conspicuous consumption . We must instead continue to recognize the benefits of thrift in order to protect our newfound prosperity .
我們必須避免過(guò)分放縱和鋪張浪費(fèi)。相反，我們應(yīng)該繼續(xù)發(fā)揚(yáng)節(jié)儉的優(yōu)點(diǎn)以守護(hù)我們新獲得的繁榮。
47. It is absolutely essential to reverse the irrational misuse of nonrenewable resources . For example , fuel-efficient motor vehicles must be developed to reduce oil consumption and alternative energy sources must be found to replace coal .
徹底改變對(duì)不可再生資源的非理性濫用是絕對(duì)有必要的。例如，必須開(kāi)發(fā)節(jié)能的機(jī)動(dòng)車減少汽油的消耗量，并且必須找到可替代能源取代煤。
48. While achieving success is easier said than done , persistence does in fact pay off . One of the most important traits of a successful person is self-confidence , another is desire , and still another is determination .
獲得成功說(shuō)起來(lái)比做起來(lái)容易，然而堅(jiān)持不懈確實(shí)會(huì)有好結(jié)果。成功人士的最重要的特征之一是自信，第二是渴望，還有一個(gè)是決心。
49. Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution .
認(rèn)識(shí)到問(wèn)題是找到解決辦法的第一步。
50. Many of the explanations offered thus far are at least to a certain extent valid , but none fully address the problem and the issue must be examined in a wider context .
目前提供的許多解釋至少在一定程度上是正確的，但是，沒(méi)有一個(gè)解釋能完全處理問(wèn)題，這件事情必須放在更廣闊的背景中考慮。
51. There are no immediate solutions for reversing the Asian financial crisis , but convincing affected nations to practice fiscal restraint will be highly beneficial .
沒(méi)有能立即扭轉(zhuǎn)亞洲金融危機(jī)的辦法，但是，它使受到影響的國(guó)家相信實(shí)行財(cái)政控制將大有益處。
52. Immediate solutions for solving problems surrounding poverty remain elusive . However , public recognition of the necessity to provide a better quality of life for millions of people will represent the first step in finding effective solutions .
立即解決貧困問(wèn)題的辦法仍然是難以捉摸的。然而，公眾認(rèn)識(shí)到為數(shù)百萬(wàn)人提供更高質(zhì)量的生活的必要性是找到有效的解決辦法的第一步。
53. What dose the future hold if mankind persists in wasting natural resources ? While no one knows for sure , scientists do exhibit a deGREe of certainty when predicting that future generations will face a dramatically diffrernt world .
如果人類繼續(xù)浪費(fèi)自然資源，未來(lái)將會(huì)有什么貯藏？沒(méi)有人知道明確的答案，但是，科學(xué)家在預(yù)測(cè)后代將面對(duì)一個(gè)迥然不同的世界時(shí)確實(shí)有一定的把握。
54. Reversing undesirable social trends will be far from an easy task and will require a dramatic change in attitudes . A keen awareness of right from wrong is essential for determining appropriate social behavior .
扭轉(zhuǎn)不好的社會(huì)趨勢(shì)遠(yuǎn)非一件易事，看法需要有巨大的變化。對(duì)正誤的深刻認(rèn)識(shí)是判定得體的社會(huì)行為所必需的。
55. We owe a debt of gratitude to the many individuals who dedicated their lives to making the world a better place . However , we must not rest on their accomplishments , but must instead work assiduously to record even GREater achievements .
我們應(yīng)該感謝許多為把世界變得更美好而奉獻(xiàn)一生的人。然而，我們不能依靠他們的成績(jī)，而必須努力工作，取得更輝煌的成就。
56. The two major challenges facing China today center on maintaining sustained economic growth and feeding its growing population of over 1.2 billion people with only seven percent of the world's cultivable land . Despite the monumental difficulties involved , Chinese people will undoubtedly exhibit their indefatigable resilience and achieve great success in both regards .
現(xiàn)在，中國(guó)面臨的兩大挑戰(zhàn)是保持持續(xù)的經(jīng)濟(jì)增長(zhǎng)和靠世界上僅僅百分之七的可耕地養(yǎng)活仍在增長(zhǎng)的12億人口。盡管遇到的困難很大，中國(guó)人無(wú)疑會(huì)表現(xiàn)出不知疲倦的活力，在兩方面都取得巨大成功。
57. We do , in fact , have a long way to go to reach our final goal , but achieving some remains well within the realm of possibility .
事實(shí)上，我們達(dá)到最終的目標(biāo)還有很長(zhǎng)的路要走，但是，取得一些成績(jī)還是可能做到的。
58. The time is right for us to take full advantage of ample existing opportunities .
這正是我們充分利用大量現(xiàn)有機(jī)會(huì)的時(shí)候。
59. While it remains to be seen whether or not environmental deterioration can be controlled , the current prospects are far from encouraging . People around the world must act immediately to prevent the situation from deteriorating even further .
環(huán)境惡化是否能得到控制這個(gè)問(wèn)題仍然沒(méi)有答案，但目前的前景一點(diǎn)兒也不樂(lè)觀。全世界的人必須立即行動(dòng)，防止情況進(jìn)一步惡化。
60. The methodology suggested may not guarantee ultimate success , but the eventual pay-off could well be worth the effort . Achieving even partial success will benefit mankind and contribute to creating a better world .
提出的方法不一定保證最終的成功，但最后的結(jié)果非常值得付出努力。即使只獲得部分成功也會(huì)使人類受益，
有利于創(chuàng)造一個(gè)更美好的世界。