36. Why do some governments persist in spending billions of dollars on space exploration when starvation and poverty continue to grip many countries throughout the world ? This particular question is being raised by an ever increasing number of people .

　　既然世界上許多國家仍被饑餓和貧困所困擾，為什么有的政府還堅持花費數(shù)十億美元用于太空探索?現(xiàn)在越來越多的人提出這個問題。

　　37. Judging from the reams of evidence presented , we can safely conclude that the Three Gorges Project will change the lives of an untold number of people forever .

　　根據(jù)現(xiàn)有的大量證據(jù)，我們可以有把握地得出這樣的結論：三峽工程將永遠改變無數(shù)人的生活。

　　38. The ample evidence presented enables us to reasonably conclude that the scourge of AIDS will be brought under control in the foreseeable future .

　　提出的充分證據(jù)使我們能夠合理地得出這樣的結論：艾滋病的禍害在可預見的將來就能得到控制。

　　39. We must seek immediate solutions for problems leading to the rapid depletion of the earth's ozone layer . If allowed to proceed unchecked , the problem will undoubtedly exacerbate global warming and threaten life as we know it today .

　　我們必須尋求立即解決引起地球臭氧層快速損耗的問題的辦法。如果任其自由發(fā)展，這一問題無疑會加劇全球升溫，并且正如今天我們所知道的那樣危及生命。

　　40. Quite obviously , immediate action is needed to extricate 80 million Chinese people from the grips of poverty in order to remove the danger of social unrest and ensure continuing stability .

　　很明顯，需要立即采取行動使八千萬中國人擺脫貧困，從而消除社會動蕩的危險，確保持續(xù)的穩(wěn)定。

　　41. China needs to reexamine the results of political and social modernization in order to ascertain the benefits and indeed the detrimental aspects from a new perspective . Otherwise , various perceived accomplishments might in fact prove to be far from beneficial .

　　中國需要重新檢查政治和社會現(xiàn)代化帶來的結果以便從新的角度明確它們的好處，甚至是有害的方面。否則，許多我們以為取得的成就實際上可能完全不會帶來好處。

　　42. It is essential to heed warnings of potentially catastrophic consequences associated with the Year 2000 computer bug and , in turn , to attach top priority to finding effective solutions to ensure a smooth transition into the new century .

　　我們必須注意有關計算機千年蟲可能帶來的災難性結果的警告，并且相應地優(yōu)先考慮尋找有效的解決辦法以確保順利過渡到新世紀。

　　43. It is high time we put an end to the deplorable practice of infanticide.

　　我們早該杜絕殺嬰這種應遭譴責的做法。

　　44. There is little doubt that immediate action is required to eliminate the scourge of corruption once and forever .

　　毫無疑問，必須立即采取行動徹底消除腐敗的禍害。

　　45. In short , we must work diligently to make the world a better place for coming generations . We must not persist in pursuits harmful to the environment .

　　簡而言之，我們必須勤奮工作，為了下一代把世界變成更美好的地方。我們不應該堅持對環(huán)境有害的追求。

　　46. We must avoid overindulgence and conspicuous consumption . We must instead continue to recognize the benefits of thrift in order to protect our newfound prosperity .

　　我們必須避免過分放縱和鋪張浪費。相反，我們應該繼續(xù)發(fā)揚節(jié)儉的優(yōu)點以守護我們新獲得的繁榮。

　　47. It is absolutely essential to reverse the irrational misuse of nonrenewable resources . For example , fuel-efficient motor vehicles must be developed to reduce oil consumption and alternative energy sources must be found to replace coal .

　　徹底改變對不可再生資源的非理性濫用是絕對有必要的。例如，必須開發(fā)節(jié)能的機動車減少汽油的消耗量，并且必須找到可替代能源取代煤。

　　48. While achieving success is easier said than done , persistence does in fact pay off . One of the most important traits of a successful person is self-confidence , another is desire , and still another is determination .

　　獲得成功說起來比做起來容易，然而堅持不懈確實會有好結果。成功人士的最重要的特征之一是自信，第二是渴望，還有一個是決心。

　　49. Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution .

　　認識到問題是找到解決辦法的第一步。

　　50. Many of the explanations offered thus far are at least to a certain extent valid , but none fully address the problem and the issue must be examined in a wider context .

　　目前提供的許多解釋至少在一定程度上是正確的，但是，沒有一個解釋能完全處理問題，這件事情必須放在更廣闊的背景中考慮。

　　51. There are no immediate solutions for reversing the Asian financial crisis , but convincing affected nations to practice fiscal restraint will be highly beneficial .

　　沒有能立即扭轉亞洲金融危機的辦法，但是，它使受到影響的國家相信實行財政控制將大有益處。

　　52. Immediate solutions for solving problems surrounding poverty remain elusive . However , public recognition of the necessity to provide a better quality of life for millions of people will represent the first step in finding effective solutions .

　　立即解決貧困問題的辦法仍然是難以捉摸的。然而，公眾認識到為數(shù)百萬人提供更高質量的生活的必要性是找到有效的解決辦法的第一步。

　　53. What dose the future hold if mankind persists in wasting natural resources ? While no one knows for sure , scientists do exhibit a degree of certainty when predicting that future generations will face a dramatically diffrernt world .

　　如果人類繼續(xù)浪費自然資源，未來將會有什么貯藏?沒有人知道明確的答案，但是，科學家在預測后代將面對一個迥然不同的世界時確實有一定的把握。