1. 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.
当被问及对现在有关美国总统比尔•克林顿的沸沸扬扬的议论有什么看法时，大多数人认为这种暧昧关系纯属私事。但是，还有很多人认为他的行为应当受到谴责。我个人认为总统犯了这些过错，应该被指控。
2. 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.
涉及北京机动车使用量增加这一问题，有的人认为应该限制使用。另一些人持相反意见。也许双方的观点都有一定道理，但是，无论车辆多少，必须对废气排放实行控制。

3. Most people are of the opinion that wealth provides solutions to all problems. But in spite of the material benefits wealth provides, I believe one should abandon the pursuit of materialism and instead concentrate on the pursuit of happiness.
大多数人认为财富为所有问题提供解决的办法。但是，我认为，尽管财富提供物质上的利益，一个人应该放弃物质至上的追求，而是集中精力追求幸福。
4. 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.
很多人相信极刑能阻止犯罪。但是，虽然刑事学家就这一课题做了详尽的研究，几乎没有证据能支持这种说法。

5. 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，我们经常听到贫富差距扩大了的说法。一些人认为发达世界完全忽略了这个问题。事实是这样吗？细致的调查无法证实这一观点。
6. We’re often told that the world is tethering on the brink of destruction. But is this really the case?
我们经常被告知世界处于毁灭的边缘。但事实真是这样吗？

7. There has been a dramatic increase in the spread of HIV/AIDS in recent years, with a new study projecting that the dreaded disease will affect over 30 million people worldwide by the year 2005.
近年来，艾滋病蔓延的幅度进一步扩大，一项新的研究预测，到2005年，世界上有超过三千万人将感染这一可怕的疾病。
8. Working with the disabled cannot help but leave one impressed with their indefatigable desire.
与残疾人一起工作使一个人不得不对他们坚持不懈的渴望印象深刻。
9. Perhaps no issues are more controversial than euthanasia and abortion, both of which involve taking the life of a human being.
也许没有问题比安乐死和人工流产更有争议性，它们都涉及结束一个人的生命。

1. There is a general debate nowadays about the problem of itinerant workers. Those who object to the rising migrant population argue that increasing numbers lead to rising crime rates and harm social stability. They believe that strict limits should be placed on migrants entering China’s cities. But people who favor the influx of the cheap labor force, on the other hand, maintain that migrants are needed to support the massive urban infrastructure construction program.
目前，针对流动工人的问题展开了普遍的争论。反对流动工人增加的人认为这会导致犯罪率升高，从而危害社会稳定。他们主张应该严格限制进入中国城市的流动工人。但是，另一方面，支持廉价劳动力流入的人主张，为了支持大规模的城市基础设施建设规划，流动人口是必需的。
2. It is widely acknowledged that extensive deforestation contributed to heavy summer flooding. Experts argue that China must introduce a massive forestation program. But I doubt whether forestation alone will solve the problem.
人们普遍认为过度砍伐造成了夏季特大洪水。专家认为中国必须推行大规模的植树造林计划。但我对仅仅植树造林就能解决问题表示怀疑。

3. An increasing number of people are joining the “Information Age “via the Internet. In reaction to the phenomenon, some say the Internet has removed barters and provided people with immediate access to the world. But do they realize that rapidly advancing information technology can also lead to intrusions of privacy?
越来越多的人通过互联网进入了“信息时代”。针对这一现象，一些人认为互联网消除了障碍，为人们提供了与世界即时链接的途径。但是，他们有没有意识到迅速发展的信息技术也能导致侵犯隐私？
4. The use of guan is a widespread method for conducting business, but is it a wise one? The method is now being challenged by more and more people .利用关系是做生意的普遍做法，但这种做法明智吗？现在，越来越多的人对这种方法提出了质疑。

5. One of the pressing problems facing our nation (China) today is overcoming disparities in urban and rural income levels.
我们国家（中国）如今面临的紧迫问题之一是克服城乡收入水平之间的差距。
6. One of the most serious problems many people talk about centers on the lack of adequate housing space.
许多人谈论的一个最严重的问题集中在缺乏足够的居住空间。
7. Perhaps the most dangerous phenomenon gripping the nation today is official corruption, which is pervasive in all levels of government.
也许当今困扰国家的最危险的现象是遍布各级政府的官员腐败。

猪八戒很有administer才能，作为西游旅游公司的administration长官，他adjust公司的各种关系，adopt各方面的意见，公司上下都觉得猪八戒是admirable领导，连孙悟空都admit自己不如老猪，老猪adroit的秘书嫦娥小姐adore猪CEO,admire猪八戒的能力，决定嫁给猪八戒，遭到高小姐的admonish。

如果你瞧不起别人，对别人不好，他们就会回敬你，就会像你预想的那样让人讨厌，充满敌意。相反，如果你很愤怒，但仍旧善待别人，他们往往能更好地回应你的感受和观点。

有些人不接受这种做法。常听到有人说，“我不应该对他好。他不配。”其它还有“我太生气了，没办法好好待她”，“我想不出什么好话来说他”，以及“她这样对我，我为什么还要对她好”。其实，如果你决定在激烈的争执中真心尊重别人，你所付出的努力会更有效。

How to use “Stroking”

* Give the other person a genuine compliment. Comment on some positive quality or trait they have.

* Let the other person know that you like, respect, or admire them, and value their friendship even though you’re both feeling angry or disagreeing with each other right now.

* Convey warmth and caring through your body language, showing that you’re interested, open and receptive, as opposed to frowning, crossing your arms across your chest, and shaking your head in a judgemental way.

But do you have to stroke people who really are jerks? Isn’t it better to be honest and let people know what idiots they are? The answer is that you don’t have to treat anyone with respect. You can respond to people any way you want to. It just depends on the kinds of relationships you want.

The Power of Admiration

Sometimes we all have to express negative feelings and tell people something that may upset them. Stroking is invaluable in this situation as well. We all have a deep need to feel admired and respected. If you treat people with kindness and make sure that your comments will never hurt or humiliate them, you can get away with saying just about anything. If you have to criticise someone, but you convey liking or respect at the same time, that person won’t be so tempted to get defensive and dismiss your comments.

Here’s a useful exercise that will help you develop greater skill in this technique:

Over the next week, make it a point to give out at least twenty-five compliments. Make sure that you include friends, family, shop assistants, and even strangers. I do this all the time. You will be amazed at how people, even strangers will light up when you say something next to them.

“做自己喜欢做的事。”我们都曾听过这个建议。但有时候即便是做喜欢的事情，也不足以让人一直保持热情。

你很清楚那种感觉。就要完成一个项目，或实现一个目标了，但你就是提不起精神来。你失去了兴趣，精疲力尽，却不知道为什么。

这就是倦怠。我们对此都非常熟悉。我很高兴能和你分享一些我战胜倦怠的方法——或者说，防止它从一开始就影响到自己的办法。

“Do what you love.”

We’ve all heard this advice before. It’s great advice, though not many people truly take it to heart.

But sometimes doing what you love isn’t enough to keep you going. Inspiration, passion, and motivation are difficult things to hold on to. They always seem to slip away right when you need them most.

You know that feeling. Where you’re that close to finishing a project, or achieving a goal, or crossing a task off your to-do list … but you just can’t muster the energy. You’ve lost interest. You’re exhausted. Drained. And you don’t know why.

That’s burnout. It’s something many of us are all too familiar with. I’d like to share with you a few ways that I fight burnout – or prevent it from catching me in the first place.

1. Achieve in increments.

2. Train your muse.

3. Work less.

4. Define success realistically.

5. Get more sleep.

6. Take it slow(er).

7. Get a second opinion.

8. Set clear boundaries.

9. When you’re working, focus.

10. Create outlets.

11. Know when to power through it.

12. Never accept defeat.