一、1.水资源短缺已成为严重问题
2.造成水资源短缺的原因
3.提出解决方案
On Water Shortage
No one can have failed to notice the fact that water shortage is a grave problem with which the whole world is confronted.Actually, it has become so widespread that it has severely affected people’s daily life and hindered the development of the global economy.
A number of factors could account for the problem, but the following might be the critical ones.First, with the development of agriculture and industry, an increasing amount of water is needed.Secondly, the ever-increasing population is another leading cause of water shortage.Besides, the global tendency of warming up also contributes to the problem.What’s worse, pollution and waste of fresh water aggravate the situation.
In view of the seriousne of the problem, effective measures must be taken before things get worse.First, it is eential that laws and regulations be worked out and enforced to protect water resources.Secondly, people should enhance their awarene of saving water.With these measures taken, it is reasonable for us to expect a brighter future.
二、1.你是否认为大学生当村官是个好主意
2.大学生能给乡村提供些什么
3.大学生能从村官职位中获得什么
College Graduates Work as Village Officials
There is no denying the fact that it is a hotly debated topic today how college graduates should choose their careers.Some time ago, it was reported that some college graduates chose to work as village officials.To this, people’s attitudes differ sharply.Some hold the positive view while others are against it.As far as I am concerned, I believe that it is a wise choice.
On the one hand, college graduates can contribute a lot to the development of the countryside.First, they can apply their profeional knowledge there.Secondly, they can introduce new concepts to the countryside and speed the development of rural culture.As a result, the gap 1 between the city and the countryside can well be bridged.
On the other hand, these graduates can benefit a lot from working as village officials.While too many college graduates are fighting for the handful of positions in big cities, these graduates can find themselves a wider stage of development and realize their value.Therefore, college graduates working as village officials is a win-win choice and more graduates should be encouraged to work in the countryside.
三、1.现在许多大学生花钱大手大脚。
2.有人认为社会整体生活水平提高了，大学生花钱多一些无可厚非。
3.你的看法。
To Restrain Spending
The monthly expenditures of college students have been on the rise in the past few years.The lure of a more comfortable and fashionable lifestyle—one with beautiful clothing, mobile phones, MP3, and dining out or going to bars with a girlfriend makes many to be frequent borrowers.Some argue that if the students earn the money themselves, how they spend it is none of other people’s busine, and after all, the general living standard keeps rising.However, the fact is that most students live on the money their parents give them and they have no strong sense of saving at all.In my opinion, young students are sensitive to fashions and new trends, thus they easily found it impoible to make ends meet and run into debt.When a student’s spending steps beyond the boundaries of daily neceities, it becomes a kind of waste.Furthermore, widespread extravagant spending on campus could have a bad influence on people’s values.But many students see it as a common practice and not a fault.Though everyone has the right to enjoy a comfortable life, campus is a place for study.So just think twice before you sign a bill.
四、1.越来越多的人从事志愿者工作
2.志愿者工作的社会意义 3.作为大学生，应该怎么做
2 On Volunteering Activities
In recent years, the volunteering spirit has spread among the Chinese people, especially among youngsters.According to a survey, in 2008, there were about 1,700,000 volunteers who offered service for Olympic Games.Actually, an increasing number of people become volunteers every year in China.Volunteering actions are of tremendous benefits to both those in need and the society.Olympic Games are a good example.As is known to all, volunteers played an active role in Beijing Olympic Games.Without them, it would be a tough task to hold this un-precedent Olympic Games.Therefore, we can say that it was those volunteers who ensured the succe of these games.As modern college students, we should get actively involved in volunteering activities.By participating, we can learn how to work well in a team, how to improve our interpersonal skills and organizational ability.Undoubtedly, all of these are critical for our person growth.So, we should take this chance to learn and to grow.
五、1.校园盗窃案件时有发生
2.物品被盗的原因 3.学生如何加强防盗意识
Enhance Awarene to Guard against Campus Thefts
Obviously, campus thefts have become increasingly annoying as they occur far more often than before.And it seems that the thieves are le choosy these days, with their targets ranging widely from bikes, cell phones, purses, pre-paid IC cards to sunglaes, bags, and even underwear.In short, anything that worth a dime is likely to be stolen.Of all these reasons, the lack of anti-theft alertne is the most important.For lack of alertne, the students tend to leave the doors and windows wide open during sleep.For the same reason, they often forget to take away their personal stuff before they leave the claroom.These acts undoubtedly have increased their exposure to the light-fingered monsters.In order to minimize poible loes, the students must stay on guard in the first place, as awarene of the thefts around often makes a big difference.To be more specific, the students
3 should not hide any tempting amount of cash in the dorm.Put it in the bank instead.Besides, do not leave any valuable items unattended.Take them wherever we go.
六、1.现在有越来越多的大学毕业生报考公务员
2.引起此现象的原因 3.你的看法
Craze for Civil Service Examinations
Every year hundreds of thousands of people in China take civil service exams conducted at various levels in the hope of becoming government employees.Among them, college graduates are a fast-growing force that can\'t be ignored.The craze for being a civil servant is not limited to liberal arts majors, as it\'s also gaining popularity among science and engineering students.
This growing trend among the youngsters is mainly attributable to two factors - ambitions and comforts.On the one hand, many ambitious college graduates view these exams as a springboard to a higher social status, greater power and prestige, on which many of their other wishes rest.On the other, as being a civil servant generally means a stable income, enviable healthcare and pension programs, as well as other comforts of life, it\'s quite an appealing career option to many people, especially in this age of sluggish world economy.Personally, the desire to be a government official is beyond reproach, as the nation and the people do need an injection of new blood into the civil service sectors.The fresh-faced college graduates, armed with lofty ideals, new vision, and strong drive, are undoubtedly among the best candidates.
七、1.现在社会上有各种各样的培训班
2.有些人认为有必要参加课外培训班，有些人则认为没有必要 3.你的观点
Is it Neceary to Attend Training Claes?
4 All acro the country a great diversity of custom-made claes are mushrooming, in which special training is provided concerning computer skills, arts, sports, and other extracurricular specialties.Among them language crash courses for various tests, such as CET, TOFEL, IELTS, GRE and so forth, are especially noticeable for its wide range and high attendance rate.Some believe it advisable and effective to attend such claes rather than work on their own.They are convinced that these training claes can make up for what is not taught in school, hence, more competitive edge over their peers.Others criticize it as a sheer waste of resources.They warn that the quality of most training courses is questionable, as they are marketed to earn money rather than instruct.
When it comes to me, too much of training can only prove to be counter-productive.Anyhow, the deprived free time can be better invested in recreation at weekends, talking to an old friend, or simply enjoying a long-overdue vacation.
八、University Students\' Pursuit of Famous Brands 1.现在很多大学生都追求穿名牌，用名牌 2.你对这种现象的看法
University Students\' Pursuit of Famous Brands
It\'s quite common to hear and see college students swapping information about the brands they like and the products they use.In fact, discuions about brand names have become one of the college students\' favorite pastimes.They learn about the latest fashion from all sources, exchange tips about the brands, and \"keeping up with the Joneses\".About this current mindset of the college students, many people may hasten to show their disapproval.They\'ll probably take it to be a reflection of the students\' vanity and superficiality.And they may lecture them on the virtue of being thrifty.
5 However, I beg to differ.For one thing, name-brand products are usually quality products.As such, they are something beautiful, endurable, and reliable, therefore, there\'s nothing to blame about the pursuit of famous brands.For the other, college students are old enough to make their own decisions.Likewise, they must abide by the consequences if they make an ill advise and keep everything in moderation.
九、The Rise of Shanzhai Culture 1.最近兴起了一股\"山寨热\" 2.你如何看待山寨现象
The Rise of Shanzhai Culture
The vast array of knockoff name-brand products such as watches, cell phones, video games, and even computers, have made \"shanzhai\" the hottest word of the year.Once a term used before some electronic products to suggest a copycat version of inferior quality, shanzhai now suggests to many Chinese creativity and trendine.With the media all over the rise of shanzhai culture, public opinions are clearly divided.
Advocates invariably aociate it with innovation, stylishne, the DIY spirit, open-mindedne and practicality.The end products are usually more functional and much cheaper than the original.Besides, they respond to the market more swiftly and they are more considerate in design.Thanks to them, more people at the graroots level can enjoy the benefit of modern technology.
However, other people, including myself, hold more reserved attitudes towards the shanzhai fever.For all the popularity it has won, a copycat is a copycat.The mockery of the prestige products not only steals their profits but also upsets market competition.Moreover, shanzhai products thrive on the current legal loopholes，violates intellectual property rights and evades taxes.In a word, they should be banned.. 6
十． 1.网络提供给了人们丰富多彩和便捷的生活
2.很多人开始感觉离开网络寸步难行 3.你对网络依赖症的看法
How Will Our Life Go on without Internet?
We all agree that the internet is the greatest discovery of the 20th century.It has drawn the world closer together, realized countle incredible dreams, and provided modern people with a great many conveniences and a brilliant life.
But, many people feel they cannot live without the Internet.Governments, companies and many organizations resort to the Internet for more support, more busine and more international cooperation.Common folks like us also rely on it for communication, entertainment, banking and even shopping.However, the power of the Internet is all pervasive and its many negative effects are already visible.For one thing, Internet addicts tend to withdraw to their own fantasy world rather than communicate with a real person.For another, children are exposed to online pornography and violence.Worst of all, internet frauds are an everyday occurrence.We should use the Internet with wisdom and keep it at a safe distance and never lose ourselves.
1) 以……为原则（宗旨）运作
to operate on the principle that…(L.1)
2) 自然会随之而来
to naturally follow (L.3)
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to be aociated with (L.14) 8) (某事)计划
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to open a magnet program (L.19)
7 10) 不顾某人的抗议
over one’s protests (L.21 ) 11) 对真理的追求
the quest for truth (L.24) 12) 采用激烈讨论的方式
in an energetic exchange (L .26) 13) 全力以赴
to put one’s best effort forth (L.32)
to do one’s utmost (L.52)
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(sth.) to be based on … (L.37) 15) 由……来衡量
to be measured by …( L.38) 16) 对…..负责
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19) 制订; 解决; 算出
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