第一篇：新东方写作大全

Section III Writing

Part A 小作文部分

【题目要求】

51.Directions:

Write a letter to your university library, making suggestions for improving its service.You should write about 100 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter.Use “Li Ming” instead.Do not write the address.(10 points)

【题目类型】

2007年小作文延续了05和06年的考试要求，继续考查事务信函。由于其它应用文模式太过灵活，不便统一命题或评分，书信始终成为各类考试考 官最偏爱的题型。在考查过辞职信和申请信后，本次改换成了信函主题的另一种类型：建议信。建议信的写法往往和大作文的第三段——建议措施段类似，即向某个 特定单位提出业务或服务改进的建议。但给考生一定灵活度，可以自由发挥建议的内容。

【审题构思】

本题要求中设定的收信对象为图书馆，因此明确为事务信函，按照惯例需要文字较正式。题目中暗示信息很少，只有三个线索：图书馆、提建议、提高服务质量。实际上信息越少，限制控制越少，考生灵活发挥的空间就比较大，可以从多方面提出不同的建议，只要合理就能满足要求。

信函仍然可以通过三部分展开，在第一段中，直接点明主题，开门见山说出意图，可以笼统地提出图书馆服务质量不尽人意，有待改善提高。第二段则要 发挥想象力，从2-3个方面点出可以改进的地方。当然，简单的思路可以立即展开，问题可以多种多样，如没有保安、办证繁琐、不提供开水、工作人员态度冷 漠、空调失灵、卫生条件差、取书速度慢、卡片编号混乱等，针对这些问题提出建议即可。当然，也可以稍微具体和深入一点，联想到流通中心缺乏咨询台、学生借 不到最新的外文期刊、某些读者在阅览室吸烟和聊天没有人维持秩序等。当然，大多数考生会围绕着最容易想到的工作人员服务态度差展开论述，考官相对容易感到 审美疲劳，我们不妨找一些具体一些的建议展开。最后一段应当以套用经典句型来结束，由于提出建议的目的是让对方高度重视和解决，不能批评过度或语气太生 硬，我们往往用感谢、希望和期待来结束。

【推荐范文】

Dear sir or madam,(To whom it may concern,)

I am writing this letter for the purpose of making some suggestions for improving the service of our university library.Although our library functions effectively in providing academic materials and enriching our campus life, its service goes far from being desired.In my eyes the following measures need to be taken as soon as possible.Firstly, why not arrange an inquiry desk at the circulation hall? With the help of a professional librarian, students can go through the

procedures more efficiently.In addition, students should have access to the latest issues of foreign magazines.It’s inadequate to provide merely back issues to the students at the periodical room.Lastly, you’d better maintain strict order at the reading room.I frequently found myself disturbed by certain students chatting and smoking there.I sincerely hope that you will take my advice into consideration，and I look forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.Sincerely yours,Li Ming

(157 words)

译文：

尊敬的先生/女士：

我写此信的目的是为了提几个建议，提高我校图书馆的服务质量。尽管我校图书馆在提供学习资料和丰富校园生活方面发挥了有效的功能，但服务却远不尽人意。在我看来，需要尽快采取以下几个措施。

首先，为什么不在借阅大厅安排一个咨询台呢？如果有专业图书管理员的指导，学生们可以更加高效地办理各种手续。此外，学生们应当能够借阅最新外 文期刊。在期刊阅览室中只提供过刊是不够的。最后一点，您们最好严格维持阅览室的秩序，本人就有数次在那里被聊天和吸烟的学生干扰。

我真诚地希望您能仔细考虑我的建议, 并且期望尽快收到您的回信。

李明

【语言分析】

从本次考试的命题来看，考研对信函格式的要求很低，专门提示不用写具体姓名和地址，而信函格式最讲究的就是地址的写法。其实，我们只要把握最基 本的开头和结束语就可以了。由于收信人姓名不详，开头可以参照常用写法：Dear sir or madam, / To whom it may concern，而结束语可以用Sincerely yours / Yours sincerely等等。

范文中构架清晰，框架语言包括开头的“I am writing this letter for the purpose of”, 建议措施段中的 “firstly”, “ in addition”和

“lastly”。信函在项目排序上讲究语言简洁明了，让收信人直接看到要点，因此不用考虑太复杂的词组。结尾的语言“I sincerely hope that you will take my advice into consideration，and I look forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.”属于黄金表达，用起来专业自然。此外，本文在另外两个语域中进行尝试，一为图书馆术语，包括 “inquiry desk”, “circulation hall”, “professional librarian”, “latest issues”, “back issues”, “periodical room”, “reading room”；第二个层面是议论文词组，包括 “for the purpose of”, “goes far from being desired”, “ In my eyes”, “take measures”, “go through the procedures”, “ have access to”, “maintain strict order”, “take into consideration”, “look forward to”。句型表达上，“I frequently found myself disturbed by certain students chatting and smoking”一句中同时设置过去分词和现在分词，在语法上增加了难度和特色。

Part B 大作文部分

【题目要求】

52.Directions:

Write an essay of 160-200 words based on the following drawing.In your essay, you should

1)describe the drawing briefly,2)explain its intended meaning, and then

3)support your view with an example/examples.You should write neatly on ANSWER SHEET 2.(20 points)

【题目类型】

不出所料，2007年大作文继续考查难度颇大的图画作文，通过一个足球赛的关键场面来说明自信的重要性。考前我在网站上发表的一篇“考研写作命 题的五大浅规则”中，论述了“和谐社会”命题公式中的三个层次，其中第一个层次是个人和谐发展，推荐的五个参考题目中第一个就是“自信的重要性”，那么

这 次的考题不幸被我推理言中了。只不过没想到命题专家居然在05和06年后第三次利用了跟足球有关的画面，前两年考过了养老和偶像崇拜，这次通过球赛来说明 自信的重要。

【审题构思】

命题中提供的信息比往年有所减少，比如题目(title)的缺失，对题目说明的文字也没有提供，而图画下面的说明语也没有。除了一个简单提纲框架就剩下图画了，因此考生的现场推理能力和对命题惯性思路的把握能力非常重要。图画作文往往有两种表现形式，讽刺漫画需要给出解决措施和建议，而歌颂性漫画需要表现一个道理，让考生推理并举例论证。这次命题似乎在把两种模 式相融合。漫画中表现出球员缺乏自信的问题，反面说明了树立自信在生存和竞争中的重要性。那么就不需要提出建议了，直接举例说明自信极为重要就可以。根据提纲要点，作文可分为三段。首段仍然是描述图画信息，先说明是场足球赛，之后进入射门球员和守门员的细节描述。射门球员在关键时刻把对手想 象得过于高大，以至于自己很难把球射中；而守门员把仔细想象得太渺小，球门到处都是漏洞，似乎自己守门成功无望。显然，两个人都因紧张而失去了自信。第二 段可以从足球赛引申到我们的生活，生活节奏加快、竞争加剧、考试残酷而就业艰难，种种挑战都需要我们树立强大的自信，如果总是高估问题和对手而看轻自己的 实力，我们就会犹豫怀疑而无法成功。按照提纲要求，第三段举一个和多个例子都可以。在自信方面刘翔是中国人都知道的例子，他因自信而百战百胜，创造了世界 记录。考生也能自然想到自己的奋斗，没有自信考研无法成功。也可以举反面的例子，某某如何缺乏自信而导致失败，当然作文的惯例是在结尾走向正面总结，强调 自信确实非常重要。

【推荐范文】

This cartoon humorously presents a scene of a football game with the two rivals facing each other.The striker on one team is preparing to make a decisive shoot while the goal-keeper on the opposite team is posing for defence.However, under overwhelming pressure both of them are losing their confidence.The striker magnifies the goal-keeper in his mind so that chances of shooting in are slim.Likewise, the goal-keeper minimizes his own image as if he couldn’t defend the goal successfully.这幅漫画幽默地呈现了足球赛的一个场面，两个对手正在面对面较量。其中一个队的射门球员正准备做出决定性的射门动作，而对手球队守门员也摆出了 防御的姿势。然而，在巨大的压力之下，两个人的信心都在丧失。射门球员头脑中放大了守门员的形象，以至于射中的可能性几乎不可能。同样，守门员把自己想得 很小，似乎他无法成功地守住球门。

Apparently, the purpose of the picture is to emphasize the importance of self-confidence in our daily life.On account of the quickening pace

of life, competition goes increasingly fierce in all walks of life, imposing tremendous pressure on all inpiduals.The past few years have witnessed dramatic increase in the difficulty of examinations and

employment.We must maintain powerful self-confidence and optimism in the face of challenges so as to survive and succeed.Suppose we are inclined to overestimate our rivals or problems and neglect our ability, we will become hesitating and doubtful of ourselves, unable to fulfill even a simple task.Therefore, it is necessary to embrace the strong faith that we are indomitable and invincible.图画的目的明显是要强调自信在日常生活中的重要性。由于生活节奏加快，各行各业的竞争变得日益激烈，给所有人都造成了强大的压力。过去几年中，考试和就业的难度都在剧烈增加。我们面对挑战，必须怀有强大的自信和乐观才能生存和成功。假如我们习惯于高估我们的竞争对手和问题，并且忽视我们自己的能 力，我们就会变得犹豫不决、怀疑自己，甚至简单的事情也办不成。因此，我们有必要坚信我们能够百折不挠并且不可战胜。

A case in point is the world famous star hurdler, Liu Xiang.He invariably imagines positively that he can win in every hurdle race, never shrinking in front of other experienced players.That’s why he works wonders again and again.As for me, I am participating in the college admission examination for graduates with thousands of competitors.Having prepared sufficiently for one year, I have powerful self-assurance that I can cruise to my dream university.As the saying goes, our only enemy is ourselves.Only by building strong self-confidence can we demonstrate grace under pressure and turn our dreams into reality.一个恰当的例子是世界著名的跨栏赛跑明星刘翔。他总是积极地想象自己每场比赛都能胜出，面对其他经验丰富的选手时从不退缩，因此他一次又一次地 创造了奇迹。对于我本人来说，我正在和成千上万的竞争者一起参加研究生入学考试。在充分复习了一年以后，我深信我能成功地考上梦想中的学校。正如谚语说 过，我们唯一的敌人是我们自己。只有树立强大的自信，我们才能在压力之下毫无惧色并且把梦想变成现实。

【语言分析】

以上范文在内容、结构、用词和句型方面都有所设计，基本达到了高分作文所追求的效果。

从内容上看，图画描述部分步步深入，语言充实；意义阐释部分把自信的重要性通过正面和反面进行了论证，最后一段提到了刘翔和考研勇士的自信，正面强调了自信在竞争中的巨大作用。

从结构上看，第一段由表面到细节，分别描述两个球员的攻防状态和丧失自信的心理变化，描述部分进行了细节对比和语言均衡分配，达到了充分描述的 目的。第二段采取了起承转合的构造法，即点明寓意——原因现状说明——反面论证——正面总结的结构，使得意义得到透彻的说明，语言饱满。第三段举了两个例 子，各用两三句概括。通过他人和自己的正面体验，表达自信的重要，最后再次总结全文，烘托主题。

从用词上看，首先是描述段表现足球赛的用词，分别提到了对手(rival)、射门球员(striker)、射门(shoot)、守门员(goal-keeper)、对方球队(opposite team)、防守姿态(pose for defence)、球门(goal)、守门(defend the goal)等专门术语和表达。其次，作文中使用的特色表达如放大(magnify)、缩小(minimize)、百折不挠(indomitable)、不 可战胜(invincible)、总是

(invariably)等, 把语言增大了难度。用词在广度上也进行了拓展，在强调“自信”主题时，先后分别使用了“self-confidence”、“optimism”、“embrace strong faith”、“self-assurance”等表达；而巨大的压力和强大的自信，则分别使用了形容词“overwhelming”、“tremendous”、“dramatic”、“strong”、“powerful”；“竞争者”则用 “rivals”和 “competitors”。文中的几个词组各具特色，“slim chances”、“maintain

self-confidence”、“work wonders”、“cruise to”在不同段落中点缀，加强了语言的亮度。

从句型上看，有三类句型别具特色。首先是结构性句型，三段的段首句有效架起了文章构架，再加上“however”、“on account of”、“therefore”、“as for me”等短语，起到了承上启下的作用。第二类是语法难句，包括虚拟句——“as if he couldn’t„”(第一段)和倒装句——“The past few years have witnessed dramatic increase„”(第二段);“Only by building strong self-confidence can we„”(第三段)。第三类是起到画龙点睛作用的谚语和名言，在文章结尾，首先借用了一句家喻户晓的谚语来烘托主题 “As the saying goes, our only enemy is ourselves”，最后提到了著名强者作家海明威的名言——“show grace under pressure”，成功总结了自信带来的巨大作用。

第二篇：新东方推荐写作

2004考研英语辅导：新东方推荐写作范文(1)

作者：新东方写作主讲教师 汪海涛

Cultures--National and International

写作要求：

1)describe the picture and interpret its meaning

2)give your comment on the phenomenon

写作提纲：

第一段：详细描述图画信息(外貌、表情、服饰)

第二段：阐释图画文化背景(中国文化走向世界)

第三段：对待两种文化态度

中国传统文化：保存与珍惜

世界不同文化：取其精华，去其糟粕

This picture vividly depicts a lovely American girl dressed in traditional Chinese costume with a sweet smile on her face.She wears ribbons, earrings，necklaces and other accessories that are characteristic of the clothes of a certain Chinese minority group;Undoubtedly, the costume has added oriental glamour to her beautiful features.这幅画生动地描绘了一个可爱的美国女孩穿着传统中国服装，面带微笑。她佩带着发带、耳环、项链和其它的服装配饰，这些配饰具有中国某少数民族服装的特点。毫无疑问，这种服装为她的美貌增添了东方魅力。

What the picture conveys goes far beyond merely a new fashion trend.Instead, it carries cultural implications as well.The fact that people from other nations are attracted to the mysterious Chinese culture indicates that to some extent a culture can be accepted, respected, appreciated and shared internationally.In other words, one nation's distinctive culture can become international through world-wide economic and cultural exchanges.Since the trend of globalization seems irresistible, the increasing cultural exchanges will effectively improve mutual understanding and friendship.这幅画所传达的信息远远不止于时尚新潮流，而是附带着文化方面的潜在含义。来自与其它国家的人正在被神秘的中国文化所吸引，这样一个事实表明某种程度上一种文化可以被接受、尊重、欣赏并在全世界范围内分享。换句话说，一个国家的独特文化可以通过世界范围内的经济文化交流走向世界。由于全球化的趋势不可阻挡，越来越多的文化交流将有效地促进共同的理解与友谊。

In my opinion, national culture, as a priceless spiritual treasure, should be preserved and cherished.Meanwhile there are good reasons to advocate international culture, for those ideas from other cultures, controversial or even absurd at first sight, can provide a different perspective for us to observe the world.However, when we are confronted with a different culture, we should be sensible enough to absorb its essence and resist its dark side.Only in this way can we promote cultural development positively and make our world dimensional, colorful and vigorous.(223WORDS)

在我看来，民族文化，作为一种无价的精神财富，应当被保存与珍惜。同时我们有充分的理由提倡世界文化。这是因为其它文化中的理念，尽管刚一接触显得格格不入甚至荒谬，可以为我们提供一种观察世界的不同视角。然而，当我们面对一种不同文化时，我们应当充满理智地去取其精华、去其糟粕。只有这样我们才能促进文化的健康发展，并且使我们的世界多元化，多姿多彩，充满生机。

考研英语辅导：新东方推荐写作范文(2)

作者：新东方写作主讲教师汪海涛

向美国IBM公司订购新一代计算机

1.IBM新产品信息来源

2.订购计算机原因(公司信誉+产品质量)及订购数量

3.要求对方详细介绍新产品的性能和售后服务

4.询问价格和付款方式

5.提出交货时间地点

Dear Sir/Madam，We happened to find rich information about 2003 IBM new products from your company's web page, and we developed great interest in these new wonders of technology.我们偶然在贵公司网页上发现了IBM2003版新产品的丰富信息，并且对这些新的技术奇迹产生了浓厚的兴趣。

As we are planning to start a training program about web technology, computers need to be installed in our newly established lab.For this reason we have decided to place ansgroupsof these new series with due consideration of the high reputation of your company and the high quality of your products.The firstsgroupswill be 100 computers.If necessary, we'll make a largersgroupsnext year.由于我们正打算启动一个新的网络技术培训项目，需要在新改建的实验室中安装一批电脑。考虑到贵公司的声誉良好、产品优质，我们决定订购这些新一代的计算机。第一次想订购100台。如果可能的话，我们明年将增加订量。

Please give us detailed accounts concerning functions of these new products and after-sale service.It will be better if a handbook is provided on maintenance and compatibility of the computer as soon as possible.请给我们提供关于产品性能和售后服务的详细记录。如果能够尽快提供电脑维修和兼容性的手册就更好了。

We also need to know the price of each style and the terms of payment.Please takesintosconsideration a proper discount because it is a wholesale deal and we desire a long-term cooperation.我们还需要知道每款电脑的价格以及付款方式。请考虑给予适当的优惠，因为我们是单位批发，并且我们盼望能够长期合作。

We wonder if it is convenient for you to deliver the goods to the headquarters of Beijing New Oriental School on May 31, 2003.We would like to express our gratitude for your kind consideration of the request.We look forward to your reply as soon as possible.不知是否方便在2003年5月31日把货物发给北京新东方学校总部。非常感谢能考虑到此要求。我们期待尽快收到你们的回信。

Yours sincerely

Tony Wang

(212 words)

第三篇：新东方英语四六级写作300句

阳光家教网 www.xiexiebang.com 英语四级学习资料

英文写作佳句300例

——新东方考研英语培训教材：考研英语写作创作策略与高分范文

内容导读：

由于国内英语教学中写作训练薄弱，大批学生只会单词，不懂语境和搭配，出现了各种可笑的中文思维现象。我们写作教学中专门强调语感的培养，除单词记忆和句型操练之外，在此专门选编了300个闪光的英文句子，涉及面很广，配有译文并用黑体标出了句子衔接的主干框架。读者可以在阅读中仔细领会每句话表达的妙处，遣词造句的独特设计。也可以作为写作的范本加以背诵，提高自己的语感和闪光点意识。

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.当被问及对现在有关美国总统比尔•克林顿的沸沸扬扬的议论有什么看法时，大多数人认为这种暧昧关系纯属私事。但是，还有很多人认为他的行为应当受到谴责。我个人认为总统犯了这些过错，应该被指控。

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.涉及北京机动车使用量增加这一问题，有的人认为应该限制使用。另一些人持相反意见。也许双方的观点都有一定道理，但是，无论车辆多少，必须对废气排放实行控制。

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，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 forestations program.But I doubt whether forestations 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，阳光家教网 www.xiexiebang.com 英语四级学习资料

一个人应该放弃物质至上的追求，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.很多人相信极刑能阻止犯罪。但是，虽然刑事学家就这一课题做了详尽的研究，几乎没有证据能支持这种说法。

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 barters and provided people with immediate access to the world.But do they realize 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？

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.利用关系是做生意的普遍做法，但这种做法明智吗？现在，越来越多的人对这种方法提出了质疑。

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，我们经常听到贫富差距扩大了的说法。一些人认为发达世界完全忽略了这个问题。事实是这样吗？细致的调查无法证实这一观点。

10.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。但事实真是这样吗？

11.One of the pressing problems facing our nation(China)today is overcoming disparities in urban and rural income levels.我们国家（中国）如今面临的紧迫问题之一是克服城乡收入水平之间的差距。

12.One of the most serious problems many people talk about centers on the lack of adequate housing space.许多人谈论的一个最严重的问题集中在缺乏足够的居住空间。

13.Perhaps the most dangerous phenomenon gripping the nation today is official corruption, which is pervasive in all levels of government.也许当今困扰国家的最危险的现象是遍布各级政府的官员腐败。

14.Inflation is yet another new and bitter truth we must learn to face.通货膨胀又是一个我们必须学会面对的痛苦的新情况。

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15.The rapid expansion of urban areas has in many cases encroached on valuable cultivatable land, and 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 and an increasing number of redundant projects are being terminated.城区的迅速扩大在很多情况下侵占了宝贵的可耕地，使人们普遍认识到发展不能以牺牲农业为代价。政府更加重视这个问题，越来越多的不必要的工程被终止。

16.There is a growing worldwide awareness of the need for strengthened environmental protection.世界上越来越多的人认识到加强环境保护的必要性。

17.There has been a dramatic increase in the spread of HIV/AIDS in recent years, with a new study projecting that the dreaded disease will affect over 30 million people worldwide by the year 2005.近年来，艾滋病蔓延的幅度进一步扩大，一项新的研究预测，到2005年，世界上有超过三千万人将感染这一可怕的疾病。

18.Working with the disabled cannot help but leave one impressed with their indefatigable desire.与残疾人一起工作使一个人不得不对他们坚持不懈的渴望印象深刻。

19.Perhaps no issues are more controversial than euthanasia and abortion, both of which involve taking the life of a human being.也许没有问题比安乐死和人工流产更有争议性，它们都涉及结束一个人的生命。

20.Never before in history has the issue of overpopulation been more evident than now.历史上，人口过剩的问题从来没有比现在更加突出。

21.Perhaps it is time to reexamine the idea that college degrees are a guarantee of intelligence.也许现在是应该重新考虑大学为是智力的保证这种想法的时候了。

22.A growing number of people are beginning to realize that wealth is not the sole prerequisite for happiness.越来越多的人开始意识到财富不是幸福的惟一先决条件。

23.In spite of the extraordinary progress made in science and technology, problems remain in terms of guaranteeing that achievements benefit the greatest number of people.尽管科学技术取得了非凡的进步，但是在保证进步成果使尽可能多的人受益这方面还存在一些问题。

24.A famous thinker once wrote that “the greatest threat to mankind is mankind itself!” If this is indeed the case, then the current situation should make us ponder our future existence.一位著名的思想家曾经写道：“对人类最大的威胁是人类自身！”如果事实确实如此，那么，现状应该促使我们对我们未来的生存进行思索了。

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25.U.S.President Harry Truman once remarked: “The buck stops here!” His view has been confirmed by numerous world leaders who have assumed full responsibility for their actions.美国总统杜鲁门曾经说过：“责任止于此！”（意为勿再把责任往别处推，这是杜鲁门办公室桌上的座右铭）他的观点得到了很多对自己的行动承担完全责任的世界领袖的肯定。

26.Large families were once seen as a blessing.Today, however, things are changing and an increasing number of Chinese parents realize that fewer are better.大家庭曾经被看作是一种福气。然而，今天，情况改变了，越来越多的中国家长意识到家庭成员越少越好。

27.People used to place total reliance on the government.The so-called “iron rice bowl” prevailed in the past, but things are quite different today.过去，人们习惯完全依靠政府。以前盛行所谓的“铁饭碗”，但今天的情况有很大的不同。

28.Several years ago, Chinese streets were filled with people wearing identical drab clothing.Today, however, things are quite different and the streets are awash with people wearing fashionable bright colored outfits.Why has the change taken place? 许多年前，中国大街上的人都穿一样的灰褐色衣服。然而，今天的情况大不一样了，街上满是一个个身穿色彩艳丽的时髦衣服的人。出现这种变化的原因是什么呢？

29.Years of observing human behavior have enabled me to conclude that the major difference between mediocrity and success lies solely with the inpidual concerned.Successful inpiduals consistently seek advancement, while their less industrious contemporaries are merely content with the status quo.对人们行为的多年观察使我能够得出这样的结论：平庸和成功的主要区别仅仅在于相关的个人。成功的个人不断寻求进步，而他们比较懒惰的同时代人仅仅满足于现状。

30.Traditional way of thinking has changed dramatically.The pendulum has swung and people are exhibiting greater open-mindedness and a burning desire to determine their own destiny.传统的思维方式有了显著的变化。舆论发生了剧变，人们表现出更开放的思想以及决定他们自己命运的强烈愿望。

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?近年来出现了对社会有害的拜金主义倾向。最近的一项调查表明，X%的调查对象把致富作为他们的首选，相比之下，就在几年前，只有X%的人这样想。为什么人们没能意识到财富不一定带来幸福呢？

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

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involving people driving under the influence of alcohol.几个月前，我的一个朋友死于一场与酒后驾车有关的悲惨车祸。这件事情一点儿也不罕见，事实上是数以千计的案件的典型，这些案件与在酒精作用下开车的人有关。

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，我在报纸上读到一篇关于虐待儿童现象变得猖獗的文章。普遍虐待无辜儿童的问题令人深感遗憾，它已经引起了全国公众的关注。

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.家长应不应该闲了棍子、惯了孩子？针对严厉的家教的看法大相径庭。有的人就是把严厉的管教看成一种虐待，而另外的人认为这是逐渐灌输得体的社会行为的要素。

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.你如何看待对现在的性革命越来越开放的态度？你曾经想象过吗？回答这些问题之前应先界定得体和不得体的行为。

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.既然世界上许多国家仍被饥饿和贫困所困扰，为什么有的政府还坚持花费数十亿美元用于太空探索？现在越来越多的人提出这个问题。

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.根据现有的大量证据，我们可以有把握地得出这样的结论：三峡工程将永远改变无数人的生活。

38.The ample evidence presented enables us to reasonably conclude that the scourge of AIDS will be brought under control in the foreseeable future.提出的充分证据使我们能够合理地得出这样的结论：艾滋病的祸害在可预见的将来就能得到控制。

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.我们必须寻求立即解决引起地球臭氧层快速损耗的问题的办法。如果任其自由发展，这一问题无疑会加剧全球升温，并且正如今天我们所知道的那样危及生命。

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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.很明显，需要立即采取行动使八千万中国人摆脱贫困，从而消除社会动荡的危险，确保持续的稳定。

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.中国需要重新检查政治和社会现代化带来的结果以便从新的角度明确它们的好处，甚至是有害的方面。否则，许多我们以为取得的成就实际上可能完全不会带来好处。

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.我们必须注意有关计算机千年虫可能带来的灾难性结果的警告，并且相应地优先考虑寻找有效的解决办法以确保顺利过渡到新世纪。

43.It is high time we put an end to the deplorable practice of infanticide.我们早该杜绝杀婴这种应遭谴责的做法。

44.There is little doubt that immediate action is required to eliminate the scourge of corruption once and forever.毫无疑问，必须立即采取行动彻底消除腐败的祸害。

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.简而言之，我们必须勤奋工作，为了下一代把世界变成更美好的地方。我们不应该坚持对环境有害的追求。

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.我们必须避免过分放纵和铺张浪费。相反，我们应该继续发扬节俭的优点以守护我们新获得的繁荣。

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.彻底改变对不可再生资源的非理性滥用是绝对有必要的。例如，必须开发节能的机动车减少汽油的消耗量，并且必须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.阳光家教网 www.xiexiebang.com 英语四级学习资料

获得成功说起来比做起来容易，然而坚持不懈确实会有好结果。成功人士的最重要的特征之一是自信，第二是渴望，还有一个是决心。

49.Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution.认识到问题是找到解决办法的第一步。

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.目前提供的许多解释至少在一定程度上是正确的，但是，没有一个解释能完全处理问题，这件事情必须放在更广阔的背景中考虑。

51.There are no immediate solutions for reversing the Asian financial crisis, but convincing affected nations to practice fiscal restraint will be highly beneficial.没有能立即扭转亚洲金融危机的办法，但是，它使受到影响的国家相信实行财政控制将大有益处。

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.立即解决贫困问题的办法仍然是难以捉摸的。然而，公众认识到为数百万人提供更高质量的生活的必要性是找到有效的解决办法的第一步。

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 different world.如果人类继续浪费自然资源，未来将会有什么贮藏？没有人知道明确的答案，但是，科学家在预测后代将面对一个迥然不同的世界时确实有一定的把握。

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.扭转不好的社会趋势远非一件易事，看法需要有巨大的变化。对正误的深刻认识是判定得体的社会行为所必需的。

55.We owe a debt of gratitude to the many inpiduals 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.我们应该感谢许多为把世界变得更美好而奉献一生的人。然而，我们不能依靠他们的成绩，而必须努力工作，取得更辉煌的成就。

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

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undoubtedly exhibit their indefatigable resilience and achieve great success in both regards.现在，中国面临的两大挑战是保持持续的经济增长和靠世界上仅仅百分之七的可耕地养活仍在增长的12亿人口。尽管遇到的困难很大，中国人无疑会表现出不知疲倦的活力，在两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.事实上，我们达到最终的目标还有很长的路要走，但是，取得一些成绩还是可能做到的。

58.The time is right for us to take full advantage of ample existing opportunities.这正是我们充分利用大量现有机会的时候。

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.环境恶化是否能得到控制这个问题仍然没有答案，但目前的前景一点儿也不乐观。全世界的人必须立即行动，防止情况进一步恶化。

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证最终的成功，但最后的结果非常值得付出努力。即使只获得部分成功也会使人类受益，有利于创造一个更美好的世界。

61.Admittedly, ensuring sustainable development will require a certain level of sacrifice and arduous efforts on the part of all people.Nonetheless, the accrued returns will both strengthen the nation and ensure a better life for all Chinese citizens.诚然，确保持续的发展需要人们做出一定程度的牺牲和辛勤努力。但是，积累的成果不仅能使国家更强大，而且能保证中国公民过上更美好的生活。

62.The rapid emergence of homes for senior citizens represents a sharp pergence from the traditional Chinese practice of maintaining the nuclear family at all costs.老人疗养院的迅速出现体现了与中国传统的不惜一切代价维持核心家庭的做法的显著分歧。

63.Participating in interactive experiences beneficial to all is something that no one should miss.The valuable lessons learned therefore should not be arbitrarily dismissed , but should instead be treasured.参加对所有人都有益的互动式体验是任何一个人都不应该错过的。从中获得的宝贵经验不应该任意抛弃，而应该倍加珍惜。

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人工流产的提倡者认为它是控制人口的一种必要手段。他们也许是对的，但他们可能忽略了人的生命在最初阶段的宝贵。

65.Some people assert that nothing is impossible.Such people should get a grip on reality and understand it's impossible to create another Universe.In more down-to-earth terms, it's impossible to know with any certainty whether you will live or die tomorrow.一些人断言没有什么事是不可能的。这些人应该把握现实，知道再造一个宇宙是不可能的。更现实的说法是不可能明确知道明天你会活着还是会死。

66.Two major factors contributed to devastating summer flooding along the Yangtze River and its tributaries.First, erosion resulting from excessive deforestation in the upper reaches of the river and, second, heavy silting which raised the riverbed in the main channel.两个主要因素导致了夏季长江及其支流的特大洪水。第一，过度砍伐引起的河流上游的侵蚀，第二，严重的泥沙淤积抬高了主干道的河床。

67.Greed and a total lack of social consciousness have been cited as major reasons for the dramatic rise corruption.人们认为贪婪和社会意识的彻底缺乏是造成腐败急剧增加的主要原因。

68.There are several reasons for the marked increase in China's crime rate—the dramatic influx of itinerant workers in urban areas;declining social values;and widening disparities between the haves and have-nots.中国的犯罪率显著升高有很多原因——城区大量流动工人的涌入；社会价值的贬低以及贫富之间日益扩大的差距。

69.Why are an increasing number of elderly Chinese parents living apart from their children? One reason is the increasing upward mobility of the younger generation.Another is expanding social opportunities for the elderly.Perhaps the main reason, however, centers on dramatic changes in traditional concepts.为什么越来越多的中国老人不和他们的孩子住在一起？原因之一是年轻一代的上进心增强了。另一个原因是社会上老人的机会增加了。然而，主要的原因可能是传统观念发生了巨大变化。

70.What has sparked the increasing interest in exercise? For one thing, people have gained a greater awareness of the need for physical fitness.For another, the constantly improving standard of living enables Chinese people to patronize the increasing number of recreational venues.The main thing perhaps centers on the healthcare and psychological benefits exercise provides.什么引发了人们对锻炼越来越浓的兴趣？一方面，人们更加清楚地意识到保持身体健康的必要性。另一方面，不断提高的生活水平使中国人能够支付增加的娱乐支出。最主要的可能在于锻炼带来的保健和心理上的好处。

71.Identifying the reasons for an emerging phenomenon which involves several complicated factors is far from an easy task.For example, some scientists attribute environmental deterioration

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to a series of natural factors, while others place the blame solely on inappropriate human behavior.要找到涉及许多复杂因素的新现象的原因远非一件易事。例如，一些科学家把环境的恶化归结为一些自然因素，而另一些人把责任都推在人类不适当的行为上。

72.One doesn't have to look far to realize the direct correlation between smoking and cancer.人们不用花费很大力气就能发现抽烟和癌症之间的直接联系。

73.The explanation for the phenomenon of the rising teenage suicide rate involves many complicated factors.Some attribute the rise to an overemphasis on early success, others point to mounting peer pressure, and still others to confusion over changing social values.对上升的少年自杀率的解释涉及很多复杂的因素。有的人把上升的原因归结为过分强调少年时期的成功，有的人指出是因为不断增长的同伴之间的压力，还有人认为是对不断变化的社会价值的迷茫造成的。

74.The reasons for antisocial behavior are both complicated and varied.I suggest the phenomenon results from inappropriate role models and the lack of well-defined norms of behavior.However, the main reason is quite likely the continuing degeneration of social values.反社会行为的原因既复杂又多样。我认为这种现象是不恰当的角色典型和缺少行为规范的很好的定义造成的。然而，主要原因很可能是不断贬低的社会价值。

75.The causes of racial hatred are not readily definable.Sociologists, however, attribute them to the misguided concept of a superior race and an innate mistrust of people of color.Perhaps the main cause is quite simply ignorance.种族仇恨的起因没有现成的答案。然而，社会学家把原因归结为被误导的更高贵的种族的观念以及天生的对有色人种的不信任。主要原因可能仅仅是因为无知。

76.The scourge of HIV/AIDS currently engulfing the world will quite likely be brought under control within the next few years thanks to the untiring efforts of scientists and researchers worldwide.现在席卷世界的艾滋病的祸害很有可能由于全世界科学家和研究人员的不懈努力在未来几年内得到控制。

77.The incidence rate of cancer mainly stems from several factors, including inappropriate diets, poor healthcare practices and the lack of early detection.Continuing medical advances and rising awareness do, however , offer promising hope for the future.癌症的发病率主要由以下诸多因素引起，包括不适当的饮食、不好的保健习惯以及没有及早发现。然而，医学的不断进步和对此不断增强的关注给未来带来了很大的希望。

78.Increased urban pollution levels and the mounting death toll from motor vehicles accidents can mainly be attributed to the glut of automobiles appearing on city roads in recent years.Detrimental factors will quite likely outweigh the benefits of rising automobile usage.城市人口的增长和车祸中死亡率的增加主要是由于近年内充斥城市道路的汽车。汽车使用量的增加带来的有害因素很有可能超过它的好处。

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79.The rising porce rate in China can, at least in part, be attributed to spousal incompatibility, disparities in education levels, changing social attitudes and the increasing upward mobility of the younger generation.中国上升的离婚率可以，至少部分可以归结为婚姻的不和谐，受教育水平的差异，变化的社会看法以及年轻一代不断增强的上进心。

80.State-owned enterprises are not only failing because of inefficient management, but also because of their inability to a witch operational mode from the former planned economy to the new market economy.国有企业失败不仅由于低效的管理，也因为他们不能实现从以前的计划经济到新的市场经济的运作模式的转换。

81.Although we do not know the long-term consequences of separation or deprivation, we do know that they can produce acute immediate distress.虽然我们不知道分离和丧失亲人的长期后果，但我们知道它们能立即引起剧烈的悲痛。

82.One can readily trace the disappearance of dinosaurs to a major cataclysmic event.人们很容易把恐龙消失的原因归结为重大的灾难性事件。

83.The reasons for poverty are many, but for the most part center on illiteracy, the lack of opportunities and in some cases pure laziness.贫困的原因很多，但主要是因为缺少教育、缺少机会，有的情况下纯粹是由于懒惰。

84.Child development depends on a number of factors, both physical and psychological.Correct parental nurturing from infancy through adolescence determines both the physical and mental profile of a mature inpidual.儿童的发展取决于很多因素，包括生理的和心理的。从婴儿期到青春期的正确的家长教育决定一个成熟的个人的体质及智力的状况。

85.Factors such as self-confidence and ambition, combined with determination and willpower, contribute to eventual success or failure.自信、雄心，加上决心和毅力等因素是造成最终的成功或失败的原因。

86.Various factors will weigh heavily on China's eventual entry into the World Trade Organization(WTO).One centers on the total abandonment of protectionism, and the other on the adoption of generally accepted international accounting norms.许多因素对中国最终加入世界贸易组织（WTO）有很大的影响。因素之一是彻底放弃保护主义，另一个因素是采用普遍接受的国际会计规范。

87.One of the most common failures of people today is to avoid telling the truth.People must realize that avoidance and lying have never in the past and, in fact, never will right a wrong.如今人类最常见的一个不足是不说真话。人们必须意食道不说真话、说谎话在过去没有，事

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实上，将来也永远不会变错误为正确。

88.Central planning has, at least in part, been blamed for the current demise of state-owned enterprises.Perhaps , however , the greatest blame should be placed on factors such as grossly inefficient management;the rampant practice of “ guanxi ” , cronyism and nepotism;excessively large work forces;abuses of social benefits;and without a doubt corruption.人们认为中央计划至少是现在国有企业失败的部分原因。然而，最主要的原因可能是极低效的管理、关系的普遍运用、任用亲信和裙带关系、大量过剩的劳动力、社会救济金的滥用，当然还包括腐败。

89.A recent survey revealed large disparities in the income levels of male and female workers holding the same position.The determining factor should be qualifications, rather than gender, when determining both the salary and position of an inpidual.最近的一项调查表明在同样职位上的男性与女性工人的收入水平存在差异。在决定工人工资和职位的时候，决定因素应该是资格，而不是性别。

90.Social finesse, willingness to relocate and language capacity is also determinant factory in assessing job qualifications.社交手腕、愿意调动以及语言能力也是评估工作资格的决定性因素。

91.The tumultuous Cultural Revolution was chiefly responsible for the searing desire for change in China.混乱的文化大革命是引起对中国发生变化的极度渴望的主要原因。

92.Traditional beliefs do not in themselves explain the lingering prevalence of outdated concepts in China.传统信仰本身不能解释过时观念为何仍然在中国普遍存在。

93.Some lay the blame for falling exports squarely on financial turmoil sweeping many Asian countries.The fact of the matter is, however, that proportionate blame should be assigned to the lackadaisical approach to developing new markets, failure to improve product quality and government inaction in the realm of support.有的人干脆认为造成出口下降的原因是横扫亚洲许多国家的金融危机。然而，事实是一部分原因应归结为开拓新市场的不得力的方法、改进产品质量的失败以及政府没有表示支持的行动。

94.We often ignore the real problem and instead search for a needle in a haystack.Solving problems of any kind requires one to adopt a direct approach which addresses all relevant issues.我们经常忽略实际问题，而是大海捞针。解决任何类型的问题都需要一个人采取直接的办法处理所有相关事情。

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声称缺少机会不过是敷衍失败的借口。通常，失败最根本的原因是相关的个人本身缺乏动力。

96.We can, and quite often do, blame our contemporaries for personal failures, but the fact of the matter is that the root causes for most problems go much deeper.我们可以，而且经常因个人的失败抱怨我们的同时代人，但是，事实是许多问题的根本原因要深刻得多。

97.The rapidly emerging sexual revolution has been accompanied by many disturbing trends.Perhaps the most serious consequences center on the rapid spread of sexually transmitted diseases(STDs), rising prostitution and the rise in AIDS cases.伴随着迅速出现的性革命有很多令人烦恼的趋势。最严重的后果可能是性传染病的迅速蔓延、卖淫现象及艾滋病患者的增多。

98.The deep impact of opening to the outside world is readily discernible in a number of areas: the adoption of many Western habits, both good and bad;changing social and moral values;the trend towards inpidualism;and the introduction of state-of-the-art concepts and technology.The key to adopting Western way centers on accepting the good and rejecting the bad.对外开放的深刻影响在许多方面都能看到：模仿西方的习惯，包括好的和坏的；改变社会和道德价值观；个人主义的趋势；引进已发展的概念和技术。采取西方方式的关键在于取其精华，去其糟粕。

99.The arrival of the so-called “Information Age “will undoubtedly have a profound influence on our lives.The task at hand center on using the technology for beneficial purposes , while at the same time preventing intrusions of privacy and use of the electronic highway for deceitful purposes.所谓“信息时代”的来临无疑将深刻地影响我们的生活。手头的任务主要是利用技术达到有意的目的，同时，防止侵犯隐私或者出于欺骗的目的利用电子高速路。

100.No one can doubt that the reform and opening policies introduced in 1979 have had a profound impact on the lives of Chinese citizens.Changes resulting therefore have not only impacted the economic system, but the social system as well.没有人能怀疑1979年推出的改革开放政策对中国公民的生活产生了深刻的影响。由此造成的变化不仅影响了经济体制，而且影响了社会体制。

101.Effluent discharges of industrial wastewater and raw sewage into rivers , lakes and inshore coastal areas have not only adversely affected marine life and aquatic resources , but have also jeopardized one of the major necessities for sustaining life—Potable Water.工业废水和原污水排放入河流、湖泊和近海岸区域不仅给海洋生物和水生资源带来了负面影响，而且也破坏了维持生命的主要必需品之一——饮用水。

102.It will have a direct bearing on the matter under discussion.这将和正在讨论的问题有直接关系。

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103.Rapid economic growth may lead to an overextension of resources and lead to an eventual catastrophic meltdown.经济迅速增长可能导致过度使用资源，并引起最终巨大的灾难。

104.The immediate results of economic growth have created the illusion of unending prosperity.The best approach at this particular time is to perhaps err on the side of caution.经济增长的直接结果是造成了关于无止境繁荣的幻想。现在这个特定时刻最好的办法也许是慎之又慎。

105.The benefits of technology are undeniable.Nonetheless, the fact that technology often negates the need for human beings in the workplace deserves careful consideration and retraining programs for affected inpiduals must be introduced.技术的好处不容否认。然而，技术经常否认工作场所需要人类，这一点值得仔细考虑，而且，为受到影响的个人推出再培训项目是必需的。

106.The lack of faith in government is the direct result of the prevailing distrust of politicians.对政府缺乏信心是普遍存在的对政府官员的不信任直接造成的。

107.The advantages of harmonious relations far outweigh the disadvantages of confrontation.和谐关系的好处远远大于冲突的坏处。

108.Independence offers many advantages, the first and foremost of which is self-determination.独立带来很多好处，首先也是最重要的是自决。

109.The contrast between right and wrong is highlighted by the benefits accruing from the former.由于正确而得到的好处更加强调了正误的对比。

110.the most striking conclusion that can be reached when weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the market economy is quite frankly prosperity.很坦率地说，在权衡市场经济的利弊时能得出的最显著的结论是繁荣。

111.The ridiculous amount of money some countries spend on military hardware is absurd when considering the number of people starving in many developing countries.考虑到一些发展中国家挨饿的人的数量，一些国家把大量资金花费在重型军事装备上显得很荒谬。

112.The loss of perquisites enjoyed by government officials and business executives pales in comparison to the plight of refugees in many war-torn countries.与许多饱受战争创伤的国家的难民所处的困境相比，政府官员和商业管理者失去所享受的特权就相形见绌了。

113.While the long-term problem of global warming is indeed serious, its significance diminishes

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somewhat when considering immediate problems such as rapid environmental deterioration and the rampant misuse and abuse of nonrenewable resources.虽然全球变暖这一长期的问题确实很严重，但考虑到诸如环境的迅速恶化和不可更新资源的普遍滥用等当前的问题，它的重要性就有所降低了。

114.Owning a car might be preferable to owning a bicycle, but the problems associated with owning the former far outweigh those of the latter.For one thing, automobiles are exponentially more expensive and require greater maintenance.For another, bicycles don't pollute.与拥有一辆自行车相比，人们更愿意拥有一辆汽车，但拥有后者涉及的问题远远超过前者。原因之一，汽车昂贵很多，需要更多的维护。原因之二，自