1.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 .

　　當被問及對現在有關美國總統比爾？克林頓的沸沸揚揚的議論有什么看法時，大多數人認為這種曖昧關系純屬私事。但是，還有很多人認為他的行為應當受到譴責。我個人認為總統犯了這些過錯，應該被指控。

　　2. 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.

　　涉及北京機動車使用量增加這一問題，有的人認為應該限制使用。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。

　　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，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，支持廉價勞動力流入的人主張，為了支持大規模的城市基礎設施建設規劃，流動人口是必需的。

　　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。

　　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 .

　　大多數人認為財富為所有問題提供解決的辦法。但是，我認為，盡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。

　　6. 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，雖然刑事學家就這一課題做了詳盡的研究，幾乎沒有證據能支持這種說法。

　　7. 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網進入了“信息時代”。針對這一現象，一些人認為互聯網消除了障礙，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展的信息技術也能導致侵犯隱私？

　　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 more people .利用關系是做生意的普遍做法，但這種做法明智嗎？現在，越來越多的人對這種方法提出了質疑。

　　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？細致的調查無法證實這一觀點。

　　10. We " re often told that the world is tethering on the brink of destruction . But is this really the case ？

　　我們經常被告知世界處于毀滅的邊緣。但事實真是這樣嗎？

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