151. 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 .
毫無疑問，主張極刑的必要性有正確的成分，但是，支持者似乎忽略了這種做法不能阻止令人髮指的罪行這一事實。
152. 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 .
許多人想當然地認為一種植物或動物的滅絕產生的後果很小。然而，仔細的考察揭示出任何一個物種的滅絕會破壞食物鏈，一種植物的消失造成有可能生成治療癌症的藥物的關鍵成分的缺失。
153. 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，仔細觀察發現這個卡通人物從不製造麻煩，相反，它只希望過安靜平和的生活。這說明卡通在大多數情況下教授給兒童好與壞之間的區別。
154. 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 .
從邏輯而言，要求形成新的世界秩序聽似正確，而且我真心實意地同意一些觀點，但是，考慮到世界上二百餘個國家在發展和外交上有不同的議事日程，這種要求就顯得荒謬了。
155. in spite of claims to the contrary , it is common knowledge that corporal punishment most often has the exact opposite affect intended .
儘管有相反的主張，但是大家都知道體法在多數情況下產生適得其反的效果。
156. 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 .
我們從小就相信男人的角色市提供生活所需，女人的角色是照顧家庭和子女。然而，今天，角色的互換變得越來越普遍。
157. 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 .
一些人頑強地堅持種族優越性的錯誤觀點。然而，他們堅持這樣做正揭示了某些人自卑的心理和社會對立性。
158. 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 .
有的人聲稱中藥的功效遠遠好於西藥。但是，通常情況下，事實正好相反。
159. workers commonly complain that causes for labor disputes rest solely on the shoulders of management . quite likely the opposite is true .
工人經常抱怨勞資糾紛的責任完全在管理者的肩上。很可能正好相反。
160. 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 .
有些人認為競爭促使人們發揮出最優秀的東西。另一些人認為它只是強迫一個人證明他/她比別人更優秀。提倡者叫囂著支持其中的一個立場。我認為前一個立場比後一個立場更恰當。
161. claiming something is true misses the point , while presenting verifiable fact proves its correctness .
聲稱某樣東西是正確的沒有什麼意義，而提出可以證實的事實能證明它的正確性。
162. suggesting that one thing ... is better than another thing ... bears no more significance than insinuating that black is better than white .
暗示一件東西比另一件東西更好比旁敲側擊地說黑比白好並沒有更大的意義。
163. ignoring cause and effect is exactly the same thing as failing to look both ways when crossing a busy intersection .
忽略因果就相當於橫穿繁忙的十字路口時沒有朝兩邊看。
164. one who advocates the rights of homosexuals should not be surprised by the belligerent stance of opposition forces .
主張同性戀者的權利的人對反對力量的好戰姿態不應感到奇怪。
165. the greatest problem with political and religious zealots is their total inability to consider the views of others .
政治和宗教狂熱者的最大問題在於他們完全不能考慮別人的觀點。
166. 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礙物在於許多國家謀私利的野心。
167. the overemphasis on one particular aspect of a problem often obscures the relevance of other issues .
過分強調問題的一個方面經常掩蓋了其他方面的相關性。
168. any presumption that smoking is in anyway beneficial is totally preposterous .
任何對抽菸不管怎樣是有益的假設都是完全荒謬的。
169. the fallacies of many arguments are quite obvious .
許多論證的推論錯誤是相當明顯的。
170. 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 .
武斷地無視性亂行為的增多和性傳播疾病的迅速蔓延之間的直接聯繫是魯莽的。一個更愚蠢的錯誤是否認在世界範圍內開展廣泛的性教育項目的必要性。
171. there is absolutely no reason for us to believe that a brighter future for the world is an impossibility .
我們絲毫沒有理由相信，世界不可能會有一個更光明的未來。
172. meteorologists offer computer models leaving little doubt that this year's el nino phenomenon has disappeared .
氣象學家提供計算機模型，充分證明今年的厄爾尼諾現象已經消失了。
173. facts prove the unjustifiability of claims that china will be unable to feed itself by the year 2020 .
事實證明：斷言中國到2024年將不可能養活自己是不合道理的。
174. 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 .
以前對中國離婚率升高的解釋是完全站不住腳的。事實是許多婚姻僅僅建立在便利的基礎上，而且妻子不再願意接受丈夫作威作福的態度。
175. 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 " vast potential market " , and how long one is willing to wait for returns .
聲稱進入中國市場會給外國公司帶來立即獲利的途徑是非常錯誤的，事實已經一次次地證明了這一點。進入中國的關鍵在於“廣闊的潛在市場”這一說法以及為了回報願意等待多久。
176. parents are not wrong in enforcing good study habits , but they must not do so at the expense of stifling normal child development .
家長把好的學習習慣強加給孩子沒有錯，但是，他們這么做不能以抑制兒童的正常發展為代價。
177. 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 .
假定現代科學技術將繼續進步是很有道理的。相信科技會大幅度地改變我們的生活方式也是同樣有道理的。然而，同樣的邏輯不能用於改善社會上的相互作用。
178. 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 .
相信現代醫學的奇蹟是可以理解的。很有可能我們相信科學家能夠找到延長生命的關鍵也是有根據的。但是，考慮到已經非常龐大的世界人口和預計的未來的增長，延長生命是否明智仍有疑問。
179. it is one thing to support euthanasia , but quite another to offer any justification for genocide .
支持安樂死是一回事，為種族滅絕提供正當的理由是另一回事。
180. claiming the need for censorship is one thing , but rationally proving its redeeming values represents a quite different issue .
主張審查制度的必要性是一回事，理智地證明它的可取之處是完全不同的另一回事。
181. chances are that man will eventually land on mars .
人類有可能最終登入火星。
182. the likelihood for peace in the middle east remains questionable .
中東和平的可能性仍讓人懷疑。
183. the necessity for nuclear nonproliferation seems clear .
防止核擴散的必要性似乎清清楚楚。
184. it is perhaps more accurate to consider the family as a blanket of security , rather than a cloak of bondage .
把家庭看作保護安全的毯子可能比把它看做束縛的斗篷更確切。
185. while generalizations are dangerous , it is quite safe to present solid evidence .
抽象概括是危險的,但是,提供確鑿的證據是萬無一失的。
186. it seems almost certain that china will achieve this year's economic growth targets .
中國將完成今年經濟成長的目標似乎是毫無疑問的。
187. reaching this year's growth targets is almost a certainty .
達到今年的增長目標幾乎是必然的。
188. the urgency of the situation makes it necessary to reiterate the monumental problems of population growth .
情況的緊迫性使我們有必要重申人口增長的重大問題。
189. a recent study revealed the surprising fact that many students pass examinations by relying on nothing more than rote memorization . it is horrifying to think that students graduate without a thorough understanding of the subject matter .
最近的一項研究顯示了一個令人驚訝的事實：許多學生僅僅依靠死記硬背通過考試。想到學生對主題沒有透徹地理解就畢業了是令人震驚的。
190. needless to say , advertising sells products . where would we be without it ? shelves would be empty , consumers would have few choices and products information would disappear .
毋庸諱言，廣告推銷產品。沒有它，情況將會怎樣？貨架將空空如也，消費者的選擇將減少，產品的信息將消失。
191. the plain truth is that people are most often self-centered .
明顯的事實是人經常是以自我為中心的。
192. there's little wonder why young people often find it difficult to find an appropriate role model . no wonder they drink , smoke , fright , carouse and otherwise engage in inappropriate social behavior .
年輕人發現很難找到合適的榜樣並不奇怪。難怪他們喝酒、抽菸、打架、狂歡作樂或者做出不當的社會舉動。
193. it should come as no surprise to learn that many abused children become abusers later in life .
發現很多受虐待的兒童後來虐待別人不應該感到奇怪。
194. there is probably a great deal of truth in the assertion that unecrupulous brokers are salivating at the thought of unsophisticated investors entering the securities market .
斷言不道德的經紀人想到沒有經驗的投資者進入股票市場就垂涎三尺可能有一定的道理。
195. there's little doubt that china has spawned a new generation of " little emperors " , but the truth is that the fault rests with parents who " spare the rod to spoil the child " and not with children themselves .
毫無疑問，中國產生了新一代“小皇帝”，但事實是責任在於“閒了棍子，慣了孩子”的家長，而不是孩子自己。
196. there's little justification for objections to sex education . in fact , even a minimal introduction to consequences of sexual interaction ( the bird's and bee's ) might have dramatically changed the lives of many people .
反對性教育幾乎是沒有道理的。實際上，最小限度的介紹性行為的後果（鳥和蜜蜂的）可能戲劇性地改變許多人的生活。
197. we can safely say that the world continues to turn and things have changed dramatically , but we can never claim the world is a safer place .
我們可以穩妥地說世界在繼續傳動，情況發生了巨大的變化，但是，我們永遠不能聲稱世界變得更加安全了。
198. we can say this and we can say that , but the most important thing is not to say , but instead to do .
我們可以說這說那，但最重要的事不是說，而是做。
199. divided we fall , united we conquer . this does not mean that conquest is the goat , but instead that unified efforts yield positive results .
分離就會垮台，團結就能征服。這不是說征服是目的，而是說團結一致的努力會產生積極的結果。
200. historically speaking , our ancestors placed great emphasis on filial piety .
歷史上，我們的祖先很重視孝順。