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 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 .
對外開放的深刻影響在許多方面都能看到：模仿西方的習(xí)慣，包括好的和壞的；改變社會和道德價(jià)值觀；個(gè)人主義的趨勢；引進(jìn)已發(fā)展的概念和技術(shù)。采取西方方式的關(guān)鍵在于取其精華，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 .examda
所謂“信息時(shí)代”的來臨無疑將深刻地影響我們的生活。手頭的任務(wù)主要是利用技術(shù)達(dá)到有意的目的，同時(shí)，防止侵犯隱私或者出于欺騙的目的利用電子高速路。
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 therefrom have not only impacted the economic system ， but the social system as well .
沒有人能懷疑1979年推出的改革開放政策對中國公民的生活產(chǎn)生了深刻的影響。由此造成的變化不僅影響了經(jīng)濟(jì)體制，而且影響了社會體制。
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 .
工業(yè)廢水和原污水排放入河流、湖泊和近海岸區(qū)域不僅給海洋生物和水生資源帶來了負(fù)面影響，而且也破壞了維持生命的主要必需品之一——飲用水。
102. It will have a direct bearing on the matter under discussion .
這將和正在討論的問題有直接關(guān)系。
103. Rapid economic growth may lead to an overextension of resources and lead to an eventual catastrophic meltdown .
經(jīng)濟(jì)迅速增長可能導(dǎo)致過度使用資源，并引起終巨大的災(zāi)難。
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 .
經(jīng)濟(jì)增長的直接結(jié)果是造成了關(guān)于無止境繁榮的幻想?，F(xiàn)在這個(gè)特定時(shí)刻好的辦法也許是慎之又慎。
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 individuals must be introduced .
技術(shù)的好處不容否認(rèn)。然而，技術(shù)經(jīng)常否認(rèn)工作場所需要人類，這一點(diǎn)值得仔細(xì)考慮，而且，為受到影響的個(gè)人推出再培訓(xùn)項(xiàng)目是必需的。
106. The lack of faith in government is the direct result of the prevailing distrust of politicians .
對政府缺乏信心是普遍存在的對政府官員的不信任直接造成的。
107. The advantages of harmonious relations far outweigh the disadvantages of confrontation .
和諧關(guān)系的好處遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)大于沖突的壞處。
108. Independence offers many advantages ， the first and foremost of which is self-determination .
獨(dú)立帶來很多好處，首先也是重要的是自決。
109. The contrast between right and wrong is highlighted by the benefits accruing from the former .
由于正確而得到的好處更加強(qiáng)調(diào)了正誤的對比。
110. The most striking conclusion that can be reached when weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the market economy is quite frankly prosperity .
很坦率地說，在權(quán)衡市場經(jīng)濟(jì)的利弊時(shí)能得出的顯著的結(jié)論是繁榮。
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 .
考慮到一些發(fā)展中國家挨餓的人的數(shù)量，一些國家把大量資金花費(fèi)在重型軍事裝備上顯得很荒謬。
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 .
與許多飽受戰(zhàn)爭創(chuàng)傷的國家的難民所處的困境相比，政府官員和商業(yè)管理者失去所享受的特權(quán)就相形見絀了。
113. While the long-term problem of global warming is indeed serious ， its significance diminishes somewhat when considering immediate problems such as rapid environmental deterioration and the rampant misuse and abuse of nonrenewable resources .
雖然全球變暖這一長期的問題確實(shí)很嚴(yán)重，但考慮到諸如環(huán)境的迅速惡化和不可更新資源的普遍濫用等當(dāng)前的問題，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 .
與擁有一輛自行車相比，人們更愿意擁有一輛汽車，但擁有后者涉及的問題遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)超過前者。原因之一，汽車昂貴很多，需要更多的維護(hù)。原因之二，自行車不會引起污染。
115. The advantages of family planning more than compensate for the disadvantages .
計(jì)劃生育的好處不僅僅彌補(bǔ)了它的害處。
116. Claims of gender equality are laced with contradictions . The principal fallacy centers on the workplace and concept of equal pay for equal work . Another ， but no less important ， aspect revolves around the entry of women into top management positions .
性別平等的呼聲中有少量自相矛盾的內(nèi)容。大的謬誤在于工作場所和同工同酬的概念。另一個(gè)同樣重要的方面與女性進(jìn)入高管理職位緊密相關(guān)。
117. Both limitations and problems will quite likely be encountered during the ongoing transition to the market economy . For one thing ， urgent measures are required to resolve problems involving state-owned enterprises . Another thorny issue involves controlling inflation in the face of emerging market forces .
正在進(jìn)行的市場經(jīng)濟(jì)的轉(zhuǎn)型很有可能將遇到限制和問題。一方面，需要緊要方法解決涉及國有企業(yè)的問題。另一棘手的問題涉及在市場力量形成的同時(shí)控制通貨膨脹。
118. Will the Three Gorges Project prove to be a monumental achievement or nothing more than a giant fiasco ？ Opposition voices point to drawbacks such as the massive cost of the project ， the need to relocate millions of local residents and destruction of the unique natural environment . Supporters ， on the other hand ， contend that the advantages-i.e. improved flood control ， increased power generation capacity and desirable impact on economic development in related areas -will far outweigh the disadvantages . Time will tell and history will judge the wisdom of the project .
三峽工程將成為極大的成功或只是徹底的失敗？反對意見指出了諸如工程的巨額成本，數(shù)百萬當(dāng)?shù)鼐用竦闹匦掳仓靡约蔼?dú)特的自然環(huán)境的破壞等障礙。另一方面，支持者認(rèn)為它的好處，例如對洪水控制的改善、發(fā)電能力的提高和對相關(guān)地區(qū)經(jīng)濟(jì)發(fā)展的影響將遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)超過它壞處。至于建設(shè)這個(gè)工程明智與否，時(shí)間會告訴我們，歷史會做出判斷。
119. Nothing approaches the love of a mother for her child .
沒有東西可以和母愛相比。
120. Few scientific and technological achievements equal the success of landing men on the moon .
幾乎沒有科技成就能與人類成功登陸月球同日而語。
121. A question begging an answer centers on whether violence is more directly related to the innate characteristic of human being ， or whether it is simply a manifestation of the ills of society . Determining the answer will be far from an easy proposition ， but is nonetheless one that deserves careful and deliberate consideration .
需要回答的一個(gè)問題是：暴力與人類的天性聯(lián)系更直接還是僅僅是社會惡習(xí)的體現(xiàn)？做出回答遠(yuǎn)非易事，而是值得仔細(xì)而審慎地考慮的事情。
122. From the standpoint of success ， a good work ethic is no less important than an education . Success does ， in fact ，depend on the total integration of both aspects .
從成功的角度來說，良好的職業(yè)道德與教育同等重要。事實(shí)上，成功的確建立在兩方面完全融合的基礎(chǔ)上。
123. The growing trend for wives to work outside the home even when their husbands are present and employed is in part a sharing of the financial burden with the husband ， and in part a reflection of the need these women feel to have a measurable sense of personal worth .
越來越多的妻子到外面工作，甚至和她們的丈夫再一起工作，一方面是為了和丈夫共同承擔(dān)經(jīng)濟(jì)重?fù)?dān)，一方面反映了女性感到需要有可衡量的個(gè)人價(jià)值。
124. Just as honor is a prerequisite for respectability ， so is unblemished character a barometer of integrity .
正如聲譽(yù)是可敬的前提條件，無暇疵的品格是正直的晴雨表。
125. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the same is true for both the appreciation of art and music .
美在觀察者的眼中，美術(shù)和音樂的欣賞也是如此。
126. The direct correlation between self-esteem and success also applies to one's ability to achieve .examda.
自尊和成功的直接聯(lián)系也適用于一個(gè)人取得成就的能力。
127. Improving the plight of teachers is indeed a priority item . However ， improving the overall education system is likewise no less important .
改善教師的困難處境的確是優(yōu)先處理的一件事情。但是，改進(jìn)整個(gè)教育系統(tǒng)同等重要。
128. China and United States share many things in common . Firstly ， both are major world powers . Secondly ， the two nations offer mutually beneficial factors for development-China with its vast potential market and labor force ， and the U.S. with its advanced technology and management expertise .
中國和美國有許多共同之處。首先，兩個(gè)都是世界主要強(qiáng)國。第二，兩個(gè)國家相互提供發(fā)展的有利因素——中國擁有巨大的潛在市場和勞動力，美國擁有先進(jìn)的技術(shù)和專業(yè)的管理知識。
129. The shaky truce in the Middle East bears little resemblance to the realization of ultimate peace .
中東不可靠的休戰(zhàn)與終實(shí)現(xiàn)和平的相似性很小。
130. Idleness spawns discontent ， whereas overwork leads to mental and physical exhaustion .
懶惰滋生不滿，而過度工作導(dǎo)致精神和身體的疲勞。
131. Large and small enterprises differ in that the former usually involves conglomerates and the latter private individuals .
大企業(yè)和小企業(yè)的區(qū)別在于前者通常涉及聯(lián)合大企業(yè)，后者涉及私營的個(gè)人。
132. Both automobiles and bicycles offer a convenient means of public conveyance ， with one of the marked differences between the two centered on pollution caused by the former .
汽車和自行車都提供公共運(yùn)輸?shù)谋憷绞?，兩者的顯著區(qū)別之一在于前者引起污染。
對外開放的深刻影響在許多方面都能看到：模仿西方的習(xí)慣，包括好的和壞的；改變社會和道德價(jià)值觀；個(gè)人主義的趨勢；引進(jìn)已發(fā)展的概念和技術(shù)。采取西方方式的關(guān)鍵在于取其精華，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 .examda
所謂“信息時(shí)代”的來臨無疑將深刻地影響我們的生活。手頭的任務(wù)主要是利用技術(shù)達(dá)到有意的目的，同時(shí)，防止侵犯隱私或者出于欺騙的目的利用電子高速路。
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 therefrom have not only impacted the economic system ， but the social system as well .
沒有人能懷疑1979年推出的改革開放政策對中國公民的生活產(chǎn)生了深刻的影響。由此造成的變化不僅影響了經(jīng)濟(jì)體制，而且影響了社會體制。
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 .
工業(yè)廢水和原污水排放入河流、湖泊和近海岸區(qū)域不僅給海洋生物和水生資源帶來了負(fù)面影響，而且也破壞了維持生命的主要必需品之一——飲用水。
102. It will have a direct bearing on the matter under discussion .
這將和正在討論的問題有直接關(guān)系。
103. Rapid economic growth may lead to an overextension of resources and lead to an eventual catastrophic meltdown .
經(jīng)濟(jì)迅速增長可能導(dǎo)致過度使用資源，并引起終巨大的災(zāi)難。
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 .
經(jīng)濟(jì)增長的直接結(jié)果是造成了關(guān)于無止境繁榮的幻想?，F(xiàn)在這個(gè)特定時(shí)刻好的辦法也許是慎之又慎。
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 individuals must be introduced .
技術(shù)的好處不容否認(rèn)。然而，技術(shù)經(jīng)常否認(rèn)工作場所需要人類，這一點(diǎn)值得仔細(xì)考慮，而且，為受到影響的個(gè)人推出再培訓(xùn)項(xiàng)目是必需的。
106. The lack of faith in government is the direct result of the prevailing distrust of politicians .
對政府缺乏信心是普遍存在的對政府官員的不信任直接造成的。
107. The advantages of harmonious relations far outweigh the disadvantages of confrontation .
和諧關(guān)系的好處遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)大于沖突的壞處。
108. Independence offers many advantages ， the first and foremost of which is self-determination .
獨(dú)立帶來很多好處，首先也是重要的是自決。
109. The contrast between right and wrong is highlighted by the benefits accruing from the former .
由于正確而得到的好處更加強(qiáng)調(diào)了正誤的對比。
110. The most striking conclusion that can be reached when weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the market economy is quite frankly prosperity .
很坦率地說，在權(quán)衡市場經(jīng)濟(jì)的利弊時(shí)能得出的顯著的結(jié)論是繁榮。
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 .
考慮到一些發(fā)展中國家挨餓的人的數(shù)量，一些國家把大量資金花費(fèi)在重型軍事裝備上顯得很荒謬。
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 .
與許多飽受戰(zhàn)爭創(chuàng)傷的國家的難民所處的困境相比，政府官員和商業(yè)管理者失去所享受的特權(quán)就相形見絀了。
113. While the long-term problem of global warming is indeed serious ， its significance diminishes somewhat when considering immediate problems such as rapid environmental deterioration and the rampant misuse and abuse of nonrenewable resources .
雖然全球變暖這一長期的問題確實(shí)很嚴(yán)重，但考慮到諸如環(huán)境的迅速惡化和不可更新資源的普遍濫用等當(dāng)前的問題，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 .
與擁有一輛自行車相比，人們更愿意擁有一輛汽車，但擁有后者涉及的問題遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)超過前者。原因之一，汽車昂貴很多，需要更多的維護(hù)。原因之二，自行車不會引起污染。
115. The advantages of family planning more than compensate for the disadvantages .
計(jì)劃生育的好處不僅僅彌補(bǔ)了它的害處。
116. Claims of gender equality are laced with contradictions . The principal fallacy centers on the workplace and concept of equal pay for equal work . Another ， but no less important ， aspect revolves around the entry of women into top management positions .
性別平等的呼聲中有少量自相矛盾的內(nèi)容。大的謬誤在于工作場所和同工同酬的概念。另一個(gè)同樣重要的方面與女性進(jìn)入高管理職位緊密相關(guān)。
117. Both limitations and problems will quite likely be encountered during the ongoing transition to the market economy . For one thing ， urgent measures are required to resolve problems involving state-owned enterprises . Another thorny issue involves controlling inflation in the face of emerging market forces .
正在進(jìn)行的市場經(jīng)濟(jì)的轉(zhuǎn)型很有可能將遇到限制和問題。一方面，需要緊要方法解決涉及國有企業(yè)的問題。另一棘手的問題涉及在市場力量形成的同時(shí)控制通貨膨脹。
118. Will the Three Gorges Project prove to be a monumental achievement or nothing more than a giant fiasco ？ Opposition voices point to drawbacks such as the massive cost of the project ， the need to relocate millions of local residents and destruction of the unique natural environment . Supporters ， on the other hand ， contend that the advantages-i.e. improved flood control ， increased power generation capacity and desirable impact on economic development in related areas -will far outweigh the disadvantages . Time will tell and history will judge the wisdom of the project .
三峽工程將成為極大的成功或只是徹底的失敗？反對意見指出了諸如工程的巨額成本，數(shù)百萬當(dāng)?shù)鼐用竦闹匦掳仓靡约蔼?dú)特的自然環(huán)境的破壞等障礙。另一方面，支持者認(rèn)為它的好處，例如對洪水控制的改善、發(fā)電能力的提高和對相關(guān)地區(qū)經(jīng)濟(jì)發(fā)展的影響將遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)超過它壞處。至于建設(shè)這個(gè)工程明智與否，時(shí)間會告訴我們，歷史會做出判斷。
119. Nothing approaches the love of a mother for her child .
沒有東西可以和母愛相比。
120. Few scientific and technological achievements equal the success of landing men on the moon .
幾乎沒有科技成就能與人類成功登陸月球同日而語。
121. A question begging an answer centers on whether violence is more directly related to the innate characteristic of human being ， or whether it is simply a manifestation of the ills of society . Determining the answer will be far from an easy proposition ， but is nonetheless one that deserves careful and deliberate consideration .
需要回答的一個(gè)問題是：暴力與人類的天性聯(lián)系更直接還是僅僅是社會惡習(xí)的體現(xiàn)？做出回答遠(yuǎn)非易事，而是值得仔細(xì)而審慎地考慮的事情。
122. From the standpoint of success ， a good work ethic is no less important than an education . Success does ， in fact ，depend on the total integration of both aspects .
從成功的角度來說，良好的職業(yè)道德與教育同等重要。事實(shí)上，成功的確建立在兩方面完全融合的基礎(chǔ)上。
123. The growing trend for wives to work outside the home even when their husbands are present and employed is in part a sharing of the financial burden with the husband ， and in part a reflection of the need these women feel to have a measurable sense of personal worth .
越來越多的妻子到外面工作，甚至和她們的丈夫再一起工作，一方面是為了和丈夫共同承擔(dān)經(jīng)濟(jì)重?fù)?dān)，一方面反映了女性感到需要有可衡量的個(gè)人價(jià)值。
124. Just as honor is a prerequisite for respectability ， so is unblemished character a barometer of integrity .
正如聲譽(yù)是可敬的前提條件，無暇疵的品格是正直的晴雨表。
125. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the same is true for both the appreciation of art and music .
美在觀察者的眼中，美術(shù)和音樂的欣賞也是如此。
126. The direct correlation between self-esteem and success also applies to one's ability to achieve .examda.
自尊和成功的直接聯(lián)系也適用于一個(gè)人取得成就的能力。
127. Improving the plight of teachers is indeed a priority item . However ， improving the overall education system is likewise no less important .
改善教師的困難處境的確是優(yōu)先處理的一件事情。但是，改進(jìn)整個(gè)教育系統(tǒng)同等重要。
128. China and United States share many things in common . Firstly ， both are major world powers . Secondly ， the two nations offer mutually beneficial factors for development-China with its vast potential market and labor force ， and the U.S. with its advanced technology and management expertise .
中國和美國有許多共同之處。首先，兩個(gè)都是世界主要強(qiáng)國。第二，兩個(gè)國家相互提供發(fā)展的有利因素——中國擁有巨大的潛在市場和勞動力，美國擁有先進(jìn)的技術(shù)和專業(yè)的管理知識。
129. The shaky truce in the Middle East bears little resemblance to the realization of ultimate peace .
中東不可靠的休戰(zhàn)與終實(shí)現(xiàn)和平的相似性很小。
130. Idleness spawns discontent ， whereas overwork leads to mental and physical exhaustion .
懶惰滋生不滿，而過度工作導(dǎo)致精神和身體的疲勞。
131. Large and small enterprises differ in that the former usually involves conglomerates and the latter private individuals .
大企業(yè)和小企業(yè)的區(qū)別在于前者通常涉及聯(lián)合大企業(yè)，后者涉及私營的個(gè)人。
132. Both automobiles and bicycles offer a convenient means of public conveyance ， with one of the marked differences between the two centered on pollution caused by the former .
汽車和自行車都提供公共運(yùn)輸?shù)谋憷绞?，兩者的顯著區(qū)別之一在于前者引起污染。