1、We're often told that the world is tethering on the brink of destruction.But is this really the case? 咱們常常被奉告國際處于消滅的邊際。但現實真的如此嗎？

　　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 provided people with immediate access to the world. But do they raelize that rapidly advancing information technology can also lead to intrusions of privacy? 不斷添加的人經過互聯網進入了“信息時代”。對于這一表象，一些人以為互聯網消除了妨礙，為大家供給了與國際即時連接的路徑。可是，他們有沒有意識到迅速發展的信息技術也能致使侵犯隱私？

　　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 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. 當前，對于活動工人的疑問展開了遍及的爭辯。對立活動工人添加的人以為這會致使犯罪率升高，從而損害社會安穩。他們建議應當嚴厲約束進入我國城市的活動工人。可是，另一方面，支撐賤賣勞動力流入的人建議，為了支撐大規模的城市基礎設施建造方案，活動人口是必需的。

　　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. 大家遍及以為過度砍伐造成了夏日特大洪水。專家以為我國有必要推廣大規模的植樹造林方案。但我對僅僅植樹造林就能處理疑問表示置疑。

　　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 instead concentrate on the pursuit of happiness. 大多數人以為財富為一切疑問供給處理的方法。可是，我以為，雖然財富供給物質上的利益，一個人應當拋棄物質至上的追求，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. 很多人信任極刑能阻撓犯罪。可是，盡管刑事學家就這一課題做了詳盡的研討，幾乎沒有證據能支持這種說法。

　　7、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. 觸及北京機動車運用量添加這一疑問，有的人以為應當約束運用。另一些人持相反定見。或許雙方的觀念都有一定道理，可是，不管車輛多少，必須對廢氣排放實行控制。

　　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 more people. 使用聯系是做生意的遍及做法，但這種做法明智嗎？如今，不斷增加的人對這種辦法提出了質疑。

　　9、These days we often hear about the widening gap between the rich poor.Some argue the developed world has totally ignored the problem.But has it ?Close examination fails to bear out the argument. 近來，我們常常聽到貧富差距擴展了的說法。一些人以為興旺世界完全疏忽了這個疑問。事實是這樣嗎？詳盡的查詢無法證實這一觀念。

　　10、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. 當被問及對如今有關美國總統比爾。克林頓的沸反盈天的議論有啥觀點時，大多數人以為這種曖昧聯系純屬私事。可是，還有很多人以為他的行動應當受到譴責。我個人以為總統犯了這些差錯，應當被指控。

　　11、Never before in history has the issue of overpopulation been more evident than now. 前，人口過剩的疑問從來沒有比如今愈加杰出。

　　12、The rapid expansion of urban areas has in many cases encroached on valuable cultivatable land，led to a general recognition that development must not be carried at the cost of agriculture.The government has attached greater importance to the problem an increasing number of redundant projects are being terminated. 城區的迅速擴展在許多情況下侵占了名貴的可耕地，使大家遍及認識到發展不能以獻身農業為價值。政府愈加注重這個疑問，越來越多的不必要的工程被停止。

　　13、Perhaps the most dangerous phenomenon gripping the nation today is official corruption，which is pervasive in all levels of government. 或許當今困惑國家的最風險的現象是遍及各級政府的官員。

　　14、Inflation is yet another new bitter truth we must learn to face. 通貨膨脹又是一個咱們有必要學會面對的痛苦的新情況。

　　15、One of the most serious problems many people talk about centers on the lack of adequate housing space. 許多人議論的一個最嚴峻的疑問會集在缺少滿足的寓居空間。