133. Alcohol and tobacco are both highly addictive substances . However ， unlike tobacco ， which is known to cause cancer ， studies indicate that alcohol does offer some health benefits when consumed in moderation .

　　酒和烟很容易上瘾的东西。，显示，与公引起癌症的烟不同，酒适量饮用确实对健康有益。

　　134. One man's treasure is another man's junk .

　　人的宝贝另人来说是垃圾。

　　135. AIDS is no longer one of the Top 10 American killers ， but the same cannot be said for many countries .

　　艾滋病不再是美国的十大杀手，但许多的情况并非如此。

　　136. Individualism was unheard of a short 30-odd years ago during the tumultuous Cultural Revolution . Things have changed today ， however ，with color returning to the streets of Chinese streets ， people gaining a greater degree of self-determination and reform yielding monumental changes in traditional practices .

　　人们在三十多年前混乱的文化大革命时期听说过个人主义。然而，的情况不同了，的街道上又恢复了色彩，人们了更大的自主，改革带来了传统的巨变。

　　137. Social inequities of the past are rapidly giving way to expanded social consciousness .

　　社会的不公平正在被的社会觉悟迅速取代。

　　138. Many claim that the world's highly developed countries bear sole responsibility for the plight of less-developed nations . I seriously doubt their contentions will bear the brunt of close scrutiny .

　　许多人声称世界上最发达的应该对欠发达的困境承担全权责任。我非常怀疑的观点能经受住仔细审查的冲击。

　　139. Although media reports expound on the volume of scientific and technological achievements ， recent surveys indicate that the rapidity of transforming same into productive forces leaves much to be desired .

　　媒体详细报道的科技成就，，最近的调查显示，把它们迅速转化为生产力还需要努力。

　　140. The popular belief in the invincibility of man is constantly rebuked by revaluations of man's fallibility .

　　人类无敌的看法经常遭到重新评价人类易犯错误的特点的非难。

　　141. While the inclination to procrastinate is common ， one must fully consider the detrimental impact of unnecessary delays .

　　拖延的倾向是的，人们应该考虑到不必要的延误的有害。

　　142. The tendency to take things for granted is understandable ， but the need for one to rationally evaluate the circumstances of any situation is absolutely essential .

　　想当然的倾向是可以理解的，，理智地估计任何情形的情况是完全必需的。

　　143. Most people are under the illusion that a college degree guarantees success . There is no such guarantee without hard work .

　　许多人错误地大学学位能。不努力工作就的。

　　144. Some stubbornly hold to the correctness of traditional practices ， but in so doing they seem to totally ignore the fact that progress depends on change .

　　人固执地传统做法的性，，这么做，似乎完全了进步的事实。

　　145. Generally speaking ， previous parliamentary policy debates ignored the relevance of transparency .

　　总的来说，以前议会中政策的辩论了透明度的性。

　　146. A precise definition of poverty is actually very difficult to determine . Where does one draw the line between those who are poor and those who are not ？

　　对贫困的精义上是很难的。如何在贫穷和非贫穷的人之间划一条界限呢？

　　147. Admittedly ， bribery and corruption are endemic to our political and economic systems ， but it doesn't necessarily follow that all politicians and business people resort to illicit behavior .

　　诚然，贿赂和腐败在的政治和经济系统中很流行，但这并说所官员和商界人士都。

　　148. There's little doubt that a third World War is avoidable ， but it is highly unlikely that regional conflicts will disappear in the foreseeable future .

　　毫无疑问，次世界大战是可以的，，在可预见的将来地区冲突消失是非常不的。

　　149. Some people assume that investing in stock is a safe pursuit ， but their assumption fails to hold water when considering the substantial risk involved .

　　人想当然地投资股票是有把握的事情，，考虑到涉及的巨大风险，的想当然就说不通了。

　　150. Some people have called for accelerated across-the-board changes . Their approach quite frankly ignores the need for gradual but effective changes .

　　人要求更的全盘。的做法的确忽略了渐进而的的必要性。

　　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 .

　　毫无疑问，主张极刑的必要性有的成分，，支持者似乎忽略了做法阻止令人发指的罪行事实。

　　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 .

　　许多人想当然地植物或动物的灭绝产生的后果很小。然而，仔细的考察揭示出任何物种的灭绝会破坏食物链，植物的消失有生成治疗癌症的药物的关键成分的缺失。

　　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，仔细观察卡通人物从不制造麻烦，相反，它只希望过安静平和的生活。这说明卡通在大多数情况下教授给儿童好与坏之间的区别。

　　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 .

　　从逻辑而言，要求新的世界秩序听似，而且我真心实意地同意观点，，考虑到世界上二百余个在发展和外交上有不同的议事日程，要求就显得荒谬了。

　　155. In spite of claims to the contrary ， it is common knowledge that corporal punishment most often has the exact opposite affect intended .

　　有相反的主张，大家都知道体法在多数情况下产生适得其反的。

　　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 .

　　从小就相信男人的角色市生活所需，女人的角色是照顾家庭和子女。然而，，角色的互换变得越来越。

　　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 .

　　人顽强地种族优越性的错误观点。然而，做正揭示了某些人自卑的心理和社会对立性。

　　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 .

　　人声称中药的功效远远好于西药。，通常情况下，事实正好相反。

　　159. Workers commonly complain that causes for labor disputes rest solely on the shoulders of management . Quite likely the opposite is true .

　　工人经常抱怨劳资纠纷的责任完全在管理者的肩上。很正好相反。

　　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 .

　　有些人竞争人们出最优秀的东西。另人它只是强迫人证明他/她比别人更优秀。提倡者叫嚣着支持的立场。我前立场比后立场更恰当。

　　161. Claiming something is true misses the point ， while presenting verifiable fact proves its correctness .

　　声称某样东西是的意义，而可以证实的事实能证明它的性。

　　162. Suggesting that one thing …… is better than another thing …… bears no more significance than insinuating that black is better than white .

　　暗示一件东西比另一件东西比旁敲侧击地说黑比白好并更大的意义。

　　163. Ignoring cause and effect is exactly the same thing as failing to look both ways when crossing a busy intersection .

　　忽略因果就于横穿繁忙的十字路口时朝两边看。

　　164. One who advocates the rights of homosexuals should not be surprised by the belligerent stance of opposition forces .

　　主张同性恋者的权利的人对反对力量的好战姿态不应感到奇怪。

　　165. The greatest problem with political and religious zealots is their total inability to consider the views of others .

　　政治和宗教狂热者的最大问题在于完全考虑别人的观点。

　　166. The basic stumbling block to global peace rests with the self-serving ambitions of many nations .

　　全世界和平的障碍物在于许多谋私利的野心。

　　167. The overemphasis on one particular aspect of a problem often obscures the relevance of other issues .

　　过分强调问题的经常掩盖了的性。

　　168. Any presumption that smoking is in anyway beneficial is totally preposterous .

　　任何对抽烟不管怎样是有益的假设完全荒谬的。

　　169. The fallacies of many arguments are quite obvious .

　　许多论证的推论错误是的。

　　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 .

　　武断地无视性乱的增多和性传播疾病的迅速蔓延之间的直接是鲁莽的。更愚蠢的错误认在世界范围内的性教育项目的必要性。