手机生活
From the information given in the above column chart, we can see a striking contrast in mobile-phone subscriptions between developing and developed countries from 2000 to 2008.During this period, there has been a dramatic increase from 0.4 to 4 billion mobile phone subscriptions in developing countries, while that of developed countries remained steady under 1 billion during the decade.
At least two fundamental factors could contribute to this phenomenon.On the one hand, with the rapid increase in economy happening in the developing countries, the telecommunication industry in those countries got a great bound to meet the demand of globalization.As a result, the user of mobile phone which can narrow the distance between people and link the whole world together rose at an incredible speed.On the other hand, the extremely advanced civilization of developed countries means le potential in many aspects including in the area of private telecommunication tools and their demand for further enlargement of such tools tend to saturation.
In conclusion, while mobile phones subscriptions, if used carelely or without restraint, could prove to be a double-edged sword, the fact remains that it is already extremely prevalent in both developing and developed countries and even today, continue rise in popularity.Given the levels of intelligence, prudence and discretion imbued in people, I am sure that most of them will be able to sidestep the potential drawbacks of mobile phones, while taking advantage of all its merits.
参考译文：根据上述柱状图所提供的信息，我们可以看出从2000年到2008年，发展中国家和发达国家之间在手机入网方面存在着惊人的对比。在此期间，发展中国家手机入网从4亿急速增长到40亿， 而发达国家的相关数据只是在10亿之下保持平稳。
至少有两点主要原因造成了这种现象。一方面，随着发展中国家发生的快速经济增长，这些国家的电信产业必然适应全球化的需求。因此，使用手机缩短人们之间距离并与全世界联系的人数以惊人的速度增加。另一方面，发达国家极端先进的文明在私人电信工具等诸多领域意味着更少的发展潜力，他们对进一步开发此类工具的需求趋于饱和。
因此，如果不小心或没有节制，手机入网就是一把双刃剑。尽管这样，事实上，手机入网在发展中国家和发达国家中均十分流行，这种趋势甚至今天还在继续扩大。加入人们多动脑、谨慎些、具有判断力，我确信大多数人们都能客服手机入网的弊端、利用它的优势。
1 全球变暖
As is subtly revealed in the cartoons above, global warming is a real threat to our world.In the first drawing, the glaciers in the polar region are rapidly melting owing to global warming.In the second picture, a homele polar bear is staying on an isolated big block of ice.The purpose of these portrayals is to show us that global warming is a looming threat to people all over the world.To begin with, global warming leads to the rise of sea levels.Large sections Chinese coastal regions would gradually disappear under rising sea levels because of global warming, severely impairing the country’s social and economic progre.China’s long coastline is the base for about 70% of the large cities, over half of the domestic population and nearly 60% of the national economy.With comparatively-advanced social, economic and cultural developments, China’s off-shore regions will suffer great loes if the sea level does not cease rising.In addition, global warming increases the poibility and intensity of extreme weather such as hurricanes and snowstorms.Hurricanes and typhoons have become stronger and longer-lasting over the past 30 years.These upswings correlate with a rise in sea surface temperatures due to global warming.Taking into account the devastating effects of global warming, we can draw the conclusion that global warming is a great threat to our world.Facing the growing menace of global warming, more scientific and active preventive measures should be taken on a larger scale to change for the better.
正如上述漫画生动所示，全球变暖是当今世界的真正威胁。在图一中，由于全球变暖，极地冰川正在加剧融化。在图二中，一只无家可归的北极熊呆在一块孤立的大冰块上。
这些漫画的目的是告诉我们：全球气候变暖对全世界的人们来说是迫在眉睫的威胁。首先，全球气候变暖会导致海平面的上升。由于气候变暖，中国大多数沿海地区都将随着海平面的上升逐渐消失，严重危害了国家的社会和经济发展。中国漫长的海岸线遍布着中国70%的大城市，人口数量占到全国总人口的一半以上，控制着国家经济的将近60%。这些城市的社会、经济和文化发展程度相对先进，如果海平面继续保持上升的话，那么对于中国的内陆城市来说将会承受巨大的损失。其次，全球气候变暖加大了出现极端天气的可能性并加重其强烈程度，例如飓风、雪灾。在最近30年里，飓风和台风持续的时间越来越长，强度也越来越大。这是与全球气候变暖所带来的海平面温度上升紧密联系的。
考虑到全球气候变暖带来的这些毁灭性影响，我们可以得出结论：全球气候变暖是全球的一大威胁。面临着日益增长的威胁，我们应该大规模采取更加积极、科学的预防性措施来促使其向更好的方向发展。
2 低碳生活
As is symbolically illustrated in the picture, a lovely baby is sleeping comfortably on the beautiful earth with a little bird singing over him.In the drawing, a huge green umbrella shelters the baby and the earth from the threatening outside world.The caption indicates that we should advocate low carbon economy and cherish the earth.
The painter aims at reminding us the relationship between low carbon economy and environmental protection.In the first place, low carbon economy is crucial to sustainable economic development.Economic expansion causes irreparable damage to our environment.A fragile ecological environment, insufficient environmental capacity and shortage of resources are becoming critical problems hindering the world’s development.If we want to achieve sustainable development, environmental protection should be integrated into our economic endeavors.Low carbon economy will have a direct impact on the overall situation of the world’s modernization drive and its long-term development.In the second place, environmental protection is in line with traditional Chinese culture.One of the core principles of traditional Chinese culture is to maintain harmony between man and nature.Many philosophies from Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism have emphasized the significance of a balanced environment.As an old Chinese saying goes, “Forefathers plant trees so future generations can enjoy the shade.” Protecting our environment and preserving a healthy environment for future generations goes hand in hand with Chinese culture.Generally speaking, low carbon economy is indispensable for sustainable development.Haunted by various environmental problems, we should put the low carbon economy at the core of our economic development plans and solve wide-ranging environmental problems before they evolve into environmental crisis.如图象征性所示，一个可爱的婴儿正舒适地睡在美丽的地球上，一只小鸟在他身旁歌唱。在图画中，一只巨大的绿伞保护婴儿和地球不受可怕的外部世界的侵害。文字说明显示：倡导低碳、呵护地球。
画家旨在提醒我们低碳经济与环境保护之间的关系。首先，低碳经济对经济的可持续发展至关重要。经济的发展给我们的环境带来无法弥补的损失。脆弱的生态环境、环境容量不足和资源短缺现在成为阻碍世界发展的至关重要的因素。如果我们想持续发展，那么保护环境就必须与经济发展所做出的努力紧密结合。低碳经济将对世界的现代化进程和长期发展目标产生直接影响。其次，保护环境应该与传统的中国文化保持一致。中国传统文化的一个核心原则是维护人类和大自然的和谐统一。儒家、道家和佛家思想中的很多哲理都强调一个和谐的环境的重要性。中国有句古话：“前人栽树，后人乘凉“。因此，保护我们现在的环境、为后代维护健康的环境与传统的中国文化是一脉相承的。
总之，低碳经济对可持续发展来说是必不可少的。各种各样的环境问题困扰着世界，因此我们应该把低碳经济放在经济发展计划的核心位置，在各种各样的环境问题演变为环境危机之前解决他们。
