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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。
40. 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。
41. 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。
42. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the same is true for both the appreciation of art and music.
美在观察者的眼中，美术和音乐的欣赏也是如此。
43. Individualism was unheard of a short 30-odd years ago during the tumultuous Cultural Revolution. Things have changed today, however, with color returning to the streets of Chinese streets, people gaining a greater degree of self-determination and reform yielding monumental changes in traditional practices. 人们在三十多年前混乱的文化大革命时期没有听说过个人主义。然而，今天的情况不同了，中国的街道上又恢复了色彩，人们获得了更大的自主，改革带来了传统方式的巨变。
44. A precise definition of poverty is actually very difficult to determine. Where does one draw the line between those who are poor and those who are not? 对贫困的精确定义实际上是很难的。如何在贫穷和非贫穷的人之间划一条界限呢？
45. At first glance, the characteristics of Bugs Bunny seem comical. However, a closer examination reveals the cartoon character never creates a problem, and instead simply hopes for quiet and peaceful life. This suggests that cartoons most often teach children the difference between good and evil.
乍一看，流氓兔的性格似乎滑稽。然而，仔细观察发现这个卡通人物从不制造麻烦，相反，它只希望过安静平和的生活。这说明卡通在大多数情况下教授给儿童好与坏之间的区别。
46. Logically, calls for a New World Order sound valid, and I whole-heartedly agree with some points, but the absurdity arises when considering that the world's 200-odd nations have diverse agendas when it comes to development and diplomacy. 从逻辑而言，要求形成新的世界秩序听似正确，而且我真心实意地同意一些观点，但是，考虑到世界上二百余个国家在发展和外交上有不同的议事日程，这种要求就显得荒谬了。
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47. Some people tend to tenaciously cling to the misguided concept of racial superiority. Their persistence in doing so, however, does readily reveal the inferior mentality and social incompatibility of certain human beings.
一些人顽强地坚持种族优越性的错误观点。然而，他们坚持这样做正揭示了某些人自卑的心理和社会对立性。
48. There are those who claim that competition brings out the best in people. Others contend it simply forces one person to prove he/she is better than another. Advocates vociferously support one position or the other. I suggest the former proposition bears greater relevance than the latter.
有些人认为竞争促使人们发挥出最优秀的东西。另一些人认为它只是强迫一个人证明他/她比别人更优秀。提倡者叫嚣着支持其中的一个立场。我认为前一个立场比后一个立场更恰当。
49. Claiming something is true misses the point, while presenting verifiable fact proves its correctness.
声称某样东西是正确的没有什么意义，而提出可以证实的事实能证明它的正确性。
50. Suggesting that one thing ... is better than another thing ... bears no more significance than insinuating that black is better than white .
暗示一件东西比另一件东西更好比旁敲侧击地说黑比白好并没有更大的意义。
51. Any presumption that smoking is in anyway beneficial is totally preposterous. 任何对抽烟不管怎样是有益的假设都是完全荒谬的。
52. Arbitrarily dismissing the direct link between increasing sexual promiscuity and the rapid spread of sexually transmitted diseases would be foolhardy. An even more foolish mistake would center on denying the need for extensive sex education programs worldwide.
武断地无视性乱行为的增多和性传播疾病的迅速蔓延之间的直接联系是鲁莽的。一个更愚蠢的错误是否认在世界范围内开展广泛的性教育项目的必要性。
53. Claim that entering the Chinese market offers foreign companies an immediate road to profits are grossly misstated and have been proven wrong time and again . The key to entering China rests with the phraseology “vast potential market”, and how long one is willing to wait for returns.
声称进入中国市场会给外国公司带来立即获利的途径是非常错误的，事实已经一次次地证
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明了这一点。进入中国的关键在于“广阔的潜在市场”这一说法以及为了回报愿意等待多久。
54. It is quite reasonable to assume that modern science and technology (S&T) will continue to advance. It is no less reasonable to believe that S&T will radically improve the way we live. However, the same reasoning cannot be applied to improving social interaction.
假定现代科学技术将继续进步是很有道理的。相信科技会大幅度地改变我们的生活方式也是同样有道理的。然而，同样的逻辑不能用于改善社会上的相互作用。
55. The urgency of the situation makes it necessary to reiterate the monumental problems of population growth.
情况的紧迫性使我们有必要重申人口增长的重大问题。
56. A recent study revealed the surprising fact that many students pass examinations by relying on nothing more than rote memorization. It is horrifying to think that students graduate without a thorough understanding of the subject matter. 最近的一项研究显示了一个令人惊讶的事实：许多学生仅仅依靠死记硬背通过考试。想到学生对主题没有透彻地理解就毕业了是令人震惊的。
57. There's little wonder why young people often find it difficult to find an appropriate role model. No wonder they drink, smoke, fright, carouse and otherwise engage in inappropriate social behavior.
年轻人发现很难找到合适的榜样并不奇怪。难怪他们喝酒、抽烟、打架、狂欢作乐或者做出不当的社会举动。
58. It should come as no surprise to learn that many abused children become abusers later in life .
发现很多受虐待的儿童后来虐待别人不应该感到奇怪。
59. There's little doubt that China has spawned a new generation of “Little Emperors \but the truth is that the fault rests with parents who \and not with children themselves.
毫无疑问，中国产生了新一代“小皇帝”，但事实是责任在于“闲了棍子，惯了孩子”的家长，而不是孩子自己。
60. We can say this and we can say that, but the most important thing is not to say, but instead to do.
我们可以说这说那，但最重要的事不是说，而是做。
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61. Divided we fall, united we conquer. This does not mean that conquest is the goal, but instead that unified efforts yield positive results.
分离就会垮台，团结就能征服。这不是说征服是目的，而是说团结一致的努力会产生积极的结果。
62. Historically speaking, our ancestors placed great emphasis on filial piety. 历史上，我们的祖先很重视孝顺。
63. It doesn't follow that one should abandon a workable plan simply because of minor setbacks. So doing would quite frankly be foolish.
一个人不能因为几个小挫折就放弃一个可行的计划。这样做的确很愚蠢。
64. Having recognized the problem, it follows that we must develop a plan of action.
意识到了问题，接下去我们必须制定行动计划。
65. Traffic laws are of little use if drivers simply ignore them and law enforcement departments fail to adopt effective enforcement programs.
如果司机完全无视交通法，法律实施部门不能采取有效的实施程序，交通法就没有一点儿作用。
66. Simple expressions of indignation are no substitute for meaningful actions to right a wrong.
仅仅表示愤慨不能取代改正错误的有意义的行动。
67. Anyone with one eye and half sense (common sense) knows that good prevails over evil.
任何一个有一只眼睛和一半判断力（常识）的人都知道邪不压正。
68. It is impossible to reach appropriate conclusions without access to relevant information.
没有相关的信息不可能得出相关的结论。
69. It really doesn't matter whether a cat is black or white, but instead whether or not it can catch the mouse.
猫是黑是白真的不重要，重要的是它是不是能抓老鼠。
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70. Whatever the outcome, we must resolutely proceed with our objective. 无论结果如何，我们必须坚定地继续为目标而努力。
71. However great the will to achieve, and however great the demand to succeed, one should never abandon his/her moral and social consciousness. 无论成功的决心多么坚定，成功的要求多么强烈，一个人永远不能丧失他/她的道德和社会觉悟。
72. However pressing the need and urgency of the problem one should not proceed without a plausible plan.
无论需要多么紧迫，问题多么紧急，一个人不能没有看似有理的计划就开始行动。
73. Rising crime is often cited as a prime example of mounting social decay. 犯罪的上升经常被当作越来越严重的社会倒退的主要例子。
74. Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, is a classic example of success. 微软的创始人比尔·盖茨是成功的经典范例。
75. Persistence pays off! A case in point centers on the ongoing negotiations and anticipated eminent resolution of the Middle East peace process.
坚持不懈能取得好结果！一个恰当的例子是正在进行的关于中东和平进程的谈判和预期达成的引人注目的决议。
76. We should gather additional facts to support existing evidence and illustrate the correctness of the contention.
我们需要收集更多的事实支持现有的证据，并证明论点的正确性。
77. A few more examples should be added to highlight the already familiar facts. 还需要增加几个例子强调已经很熟悉的真相。
78. We can cite Nelson Mandela's experience as an excellent example of overcoming adversity.
我们可以把纳尔逊·曼德拉的经历作为克服困境的很好的例子。
79. History abounds with great men worthy of adulation and emulation. 历史上有很多值得称赞和效法的伟人。
80. Racial cleansing serves as a case in point to illustrate the lengths some people
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