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 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。

　　79. The rising divorce 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 awitch operational modes 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 raedily 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 raesons 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 individual .

　　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-condidence 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。人们必须意识到不说真话、说谎话在过去没有，事实上，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 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。

　　90. 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。

　　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。

　　95. 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。

　　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 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。

　　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 therefrom 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。

　　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 individuals must be introduced .