6、Many people believe that capital punishment deters crime.But although criminologists have conducted exhaustive research regarding the subject，little evidence exists to support the claim.

很多人相信極刑能阻止犯罪。但是，雖然刑事學家就這一課題做了詳盡的研究，幾乎沒有證據能支持這種說法。

7、When it comes to the increasing use of motor vehicles in Beijing，some people think that use should be limited.Others argue that the opposite is true.There is probably some truth to both arguments，but emission controls must be instituted regardless of the number of vehicles.

涉及北京機動車使用量增加這一問題，有的人認為應該限制使用。另一些人持相反意見。也許雙方的觀點都有一定道理，但是，無論車輛多少，必須對廢氣排放實行控制。

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.

利用關系是做生意的普遍做法，但這種做法明智嗎?現(xiàn)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(fā)達世界完全忽略了這個問題。事實是這樣嗎?細致的調查無法證實這一觀點。

10、When asked about the ongoing uproar involving U.S. President Bill Clinton，most people say the affair involves a purely private matter.But many other people regard his actions as deplorable.I personally think the president committed impeachable offences.

當被問及對現(xiàn)在有關美國總統(tǒng)比爾。克林頓的沸沸揚揚的議論有什么看法時，大多數(shù)人認為這種曖昧關系純屬私事。但是，還有很多人認為他的行為應當受到譴責。我個人認為總統(tǒng)犯了這些過錯，應該被指控。