1. 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，有的人認爲應該限制使用。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。
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麼看法時，大多數人認爲這種曖昧關係純屬私事。但是，還有很多人認爲他的行爲應當受到譴責。我個人認爲總統犯了這些過錯，應該被指控。
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爲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，爲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。
4. It is widely acknowledged that extensive deforestation contributed to heavy summer flooding . Experts argue that China must introduce a massive forestation program . But I doubt whether forestation alone will solve the problem .
人們普遍認爲過度砍伐造成了夏季特大洪水。專家認爲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 .
大多數人認爲財富爲所有問題提供解決的辦法。但是，我認爲，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。
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，幾乎沒有證據能支援這種說法。
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 barriers 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 ?
越來越多的人透過互聯網進入了“資訊時代”。針對這一現象，一些人認爲互聯網消除了障礙，爲人們提供了與世界即時連結的途徑。但是，他們有沒有意識到迅速發展的`資訊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 .利用關係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。一些人認爲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。
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於毀滅的邊緣。但事實真是這樣嗎？