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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。
39. 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 individual .
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。 40. Social finesse , willingness to relocate and language capacity are also
determinant factora 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。 41. 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。
42. 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outdated concepts in China .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。
43. 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。
44. 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。
45. Claiming a lack of opportunities is nothing more than a superficial excuse for
justifying failure . The fundamental reason for failure is most often the lack of drive on the part of the individual involved .
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。
46. 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。
47. The rapidly emerging sexual revolution has been accompanied by many
disturbing trends . Perhaps the most serious consequences center on the rapid
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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。
48. 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 individualism ; 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。
49. The arrival of the so-called \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。
50. 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 therefrom have not only impacted the economic system , but the social system as well . 天星教育网
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
51. There is undoubtedly an element of truth in assertions that capital punishment
is necessary , but proponents seem to ignore the fact that the practice has failed to deter heinous crimes .
毫无疑问，主张极刑的必要性有正确的成分，但是，支持者似乎忽略了这种做法不能阻止令人发指的罪行这一事实。
52. Many people assume that the extinction of a plant or animal species is of little
consequence . Careful examination , however , reveals that the extinction of any one species disrupts the food chain , and the loss of a plant species leads to the disappearance of a key ingredient which might yield a cure for cancer .
许多人想当然地认为一种植物或动物的灭绝产生的后果很小。然而，仔细的考察揭示出任何一个物种的灭绝会破坏食物链，一种植物的消失造成有可能生成治疗癌症的药物的关键成分的缺失。
53. 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。
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54. 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。
55. In spite of claims to the contrary , it is common knowledge that corporal
punishment most often has the exact opposite affect intended .
尽管有相反的主张，但是大家都知道体法在多数情况下产生适得其反的效果。
56. We were brought up to believe that the role of a man was to provide and the
role of a woman was to care for the household and family . Today , however , role reversal is becoming increasingly commonplace .
我们从小就相信男人的角色市提供生活所需，女人的角色是照顾家庭和子女。然而，今天，角色的互换变得越来越普遍。
57. 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。
58. Some people claim the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine ( TCM ) far
exceeds that of Western-style pharmaceuticals . More often than not , however , the exact opposite is true .
有的人声称中药的功效远远好于西药。但是，通常情况下，事实正好相反。 59. Workers commonly complain that causes for labor disputes rest solely on the
shoulders of management . Quite likely the opposite is true .
工人经常抱怨劳资纠纷的责任完全在管理者的肩上。很可能正好相反。 60. 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。
61. 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。
62. 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。
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63. Ignoring cause and effect is exactly the same thing as failing to look both
ways when crossing a busy intersection .
忽略因果就相当于横穿繁忙的十字路口时没有朝两边看。
64. One who advocates the rights of homosexuals should not be surprised by the
belligerent stance of opposition forces .
主张同性恋者的权利的人对反对力量的好战姿态不应感到奇怪。
65. The greatest problem with political and religious zealots is their total inability
to consider the views of others .
政治和宗教狂热者的最大问题在于他们完全不能考虑别人的观点。
66. The basic stumbling block to global peace rests with the self-serving ambitions
of many nations .
全世界和平的基本障碍物在于许多国家谋私利的野心。
67. The overemphasis on one particular aspect of a problem often obscures the
relevance of other issues .
过分强调问题的一个方面经常掩盖了其他方面的相关性。
68. 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。 69. The fallacies of many arguments are quite obvious .
许多论证的推论错误是相当明显的。
70. 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。
71. There is absolutely no reason for us to believe that a brighter future for the
world is an impossibility .
我们丝毫没有理由相信，世界不可能会有一个更光明的未来。
72. Meteorologists offer computer models leaving little doubt that this year's El
Nino phenomenon has disappeared .
气象学家提供计算机模型，充分证明今年的厄尔尼诺现象已经消失了。 73. Facts prove the unjustifiability of claims that China will be unable to feed
itself by the year 2020 .
事实证明：断言中国到2020年将不可能养活自己是不合道理的。
74. Previous explanations of the rising divorce rate in China are simply untenable .
The fact is that many marriages were simply based on convenience and wives are no longer willing to accept the abusive domineering attitudes of husbands . 以前对中国离婚率升高的解释是完全站不住脚的。事实是许多婚姻仅仅建立在便利的基础上，而且妻子不再愿意接受丈夫作威作福的态度。
75. 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 \
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market \
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。
76. Parents are not wrong in enforcing good study habits , but they must not do so
at the expense of stifling normal child development .
家长把好的学习习惯强加给孩子没有错，但是，他们这么做不能以抑制儿童的正常发展为代价。
77. 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。
78. Belief in the wonders of modern medical science is quite understandable . It is
also quite possible that our faith in the ability of scientists to find the key for prolonging life are well-founded . Yet , the wisdom of prolonging life remains in question when considering the already massive global population and projected future growth .
相信现代医学的奇迹是可以理解的。很有可能我们相信科学家能够找到延长生命的关键也是有根据的。但是，考虑到已经非常庞大的世界人口和预计的未来的增长，延长生命是否明智仍有疑问。
79. It is one thing to support euthanasia , but quite another to offer any
justification for genocide .
支持安乐死是一回事，为种族灭绝提供正当的理由是另一回事。 80. Claiming the need for censorship is one thing , but rationally proving its
redeeming values represents a quite different issue .
主张审查制度的必要性是一回事，理智地证明它的可取之处是完全不同的另一回事。
81. Chances are that man will eventually land on Mars .
人类有可能最终登陆火星。
82. The likelihood for peace in the Middle East remains questionable .
中东和平的可能性仍让人怀疑。
83. The necessity for nuclear nonproliferation seems clear .
防止核扩散的必要性似乎清清楚楚。
84. It is perhaps more accurate to consider the family as a blanket of security ,
rather than a cloak of bondage .
把家庭看作保护安全的毯子可能比把它看做束缚的斗篷更确切。 85. While generalizations are dangerous , it is quite safe to present solid
evidence .
抽象概括是危险的,但是,提供确凿的证据是万无一失的。
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