越來越多的人通過網際網路進入了“資訊時代”。針對這一現象，一些人認為網際網路消除了障礙，為人們提供了與世界即時連結的途徑。但是，他們有沒有意識到迅速發展的信息技術也能導致侵犯隱私？
8.the use of guanxi is a widespread method for conducting business, but is it a wise one? the method is now being challenged by more and more people.
利用關係是做生意的普遍做法，但這種做法明智嗎？現在，越來越多的人對這種方法提出了質疑。
9.these days we often hear about the widening gap between the rich and poor. some argue the developed world has totally ignored the problem. but has it? close examination fails to bear out the argument.
最近，我們經常聽到貧富差距擴大了的說法。一些人認為發達世界完全忽略了這個問題。事實是這樣嗎？細緻的調查無法證實這一觀點。
10.we're often told that the world is tethering on the brink of destruction. but is this really the case?
我們經常被告知世界處於毀滅的邊緣。但事實真是這樣嗎？