既然世界上许多国家仍被饥饿和贫困所困扰，为什么有的政府还坚持花费数十亿美元用于太空探索?现在越来越多的人提出这个问题。

　　We must seek immediate solutions for problems leadingto the rapid depletion of the earth's ozone layer . If allowed to proceedunchecked , the problem will undoubtedly exacerbate global warming and threatenlife as we know it today 。

　　我们必须寻求立即解决引起地球臭氧层快速损耗的问题的办法。如果任其自由发展，这一问题无疑会加剧全球升温，并且正如今天我们所知道的那样危及生命。

　　Quite obviously , immediate action is needed toextricate 80 million Chinese people from the grips of poverty in order toremove the danger of social unrest and ensure continuing stability 。

　　很明显，需要立即采取行动使八千万中国人摆脱贫困，从而消除社会动荡的危险，确保持续的稳定。

　　Should parents spare the rod and spoil the child ?Opinions concerning strict parental discipline vary widely . Some view strictdiscipline as nothing more than a form of abuse , while others argue it is anessential factor for instilling appropriate social behavior 。

　　家长应不应该闲了棍子、惯了孩子?针对严厉的家教的看法大相径庭。有的人就是把严厉的管教看成一种虐待，而另外的人认为这是逐渐灌输得体的社会行为的要素。

　　What do you think of the increasing openness accompanyingthe ongoing sexual revolution ? Do you ever fantasize ? Answers to thesequestions should be based on a determination between appropriate andinappropriate behavior 。

　　你如何看待对现在的性革命越来越开放的态度?你曾经想像过吗?回答这些问题之前应先界定得体和不得体的行为。