1、由于国内英语教学中写作训练薄弱，大批学生只会单词，不懂语境和搭配，出现了各种可笑的中文思维现象。我们写作教学中专门强调语感的培养，除单词记忆和句型操练之外，在此专门选编了 300 个闪光的英文句子，涉及面很广，配有译文并用黑体标出了句子衔接的主干框架。读者可以在阅读中仔细领会每句话表达的妙处，遣词造句的独特设计。也可以作为写作的范本加以背诵，提高自己的语感和闪光点意识。1. When asked about the ongoing uproar involving U.S. President Bill Clinton, most people say the affair involves
2、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 Beij
3、ing, 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. There
4、 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 Chinas cities. But people
5、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。4. It is wi
6、dely 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。5. Most people are of
7、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。6. Many pe
8、ople 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。7. An increasing number of people are joining the “Information Age “vi
9、a 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
10、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？8.The use of relationship 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。9. These days we often hear about the widening gap between the
11、 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。10. Were often told that the world is tethering on the brink of destruction. But is this really the
12、 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？11. 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。12. One of the most serious problems many people talk about centers on the lack of adequate housing space.许多人谈
13、论的一个最严重的问题集中在缺乏足够的居住空间。13. 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。14. Inflation is yet another new and bitter truth we must learn to face.通货膨胀又是一个我们必须学会面对的痛苦的新情况。15. The rapid
14、expansion of urban areas has in many cases encroached on valuable cultivatable land, and led to a general recognition that development must not be carried at the cost of agriculture. The government has attached greater importance to the problem and an increasing number of redundant projects are bein
15、g terminated.城区的迅速扩大在很多情况下侵占了宝贵的可耕地，使人们普遍认识到发展不能以牺牲农业为代价。政府更加重视这个问题，越来越多的不必要的工程被终止。16. There is a growing worldwide awareness of the need for strengthened environmental protection.世界上越来越多的人认识到加强环境保护的必要性。17. There has been a dramatic increase in the spread of HIV/AIDS in recent years, with a new stud
16、y 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。18. 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。19. Perhaps no
17、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。20. Never before in history has the issue of overpopulation been more evident than now.历史上，人口过剩的问题从来没有比现在更加突出。221.It really doesnt matter whether a ca
18、t is black or white, but instead whether or not it can catch the mouse.猫是黑是白真的不重要，重要的是它是不是能抓老鼠。222. Whatever the outcome, we must resolutely proceed with our adjective.无论结果如何，我们必须坚定地继续为目标而努力。223. However great the will to achieve, and however great the demand to succeed, one should never abandon his
19、/her moral and social consciousness.无论成功的决心多么坚定，成功的要求多么强烈，一个人永远不能丧失他/她的道德和社会觉悟。224. However pressing the need and urgency of the problem one should not precede without a plausible plan.无论需要多么紧迫，问题多么紧急，一个人不能没有看似有理的计划就开始行动。225. Poising crime is often cited as a prime example of mounting social decay.犯
20、罪的上升经常被当作越来越严重的社会倒退的主要例子。226. Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, is a classic example of success.微软的创始人比尔盖茨是成功的经典范例。227. Persistence pays off! A case in point centers on the ongoing negotiations and anticipated eminent resolution of the Middle East peace process.坚持不懈能取得好结果！一个恰当的例子是正在进行的关于中东和平进程的谈判和预期
21、达成的引人注目的决议。228. The advertisement is a perfect example of misleading content designed to fool consumers.广告是为愚弄消费者而设计的误导内容的很好的例子。229. The land for peace deal represents a concrete agreement which will end conflict and bring stability to the Middle East.达成和平协议的余地代表一个具体的协定，它将结束争端，给中东带来稳定。230. We should
22、 gather additional facts to support existing evidence and illustrate the correctness of the contention .我们需要收集更多的事实支持现有的证据，并证明论点的正确性。101. Effluent discharges of industrial wastewater and raw sewage into rivers , lakes and inshore coastal areas have not only adversely affected marine life and aquatic
23、 resources , but have also jeopardized one of the major necessities for sustaining lifePotable Water .工业废水和原污水排放入河流、湖泊和近海岸区域不仅给海洋生物和水生资源带来了负面影响，而且也破坏了维持生命的主要必需品之一饮用水。102. It will have a direct bearing on the matter under discussion.这将和正在讨论的问题有直接关系。103. Rapid economic growth may lead to an overextens
24、ion of resources and lead to an eventual catastrophic meltdown.经济迅速增长可能导致过度使用资源，并引起最终巨大的灾难。104. The immediate results of economic growth have created the illusion of unending prosperity. The best approach at this particular time is to perhaps err on the side of caution.经济增长的直接结果是造成了关于无止境繁荣的幻想。现在这个特定
25、时刻最好的办法也许是慎之又慎。105. The benefits of technology are undeniable. Nonetheless, the fact that technology often negates the need for human beings in the workplace deserves careful consideration and retraining programs for affected individuals must be introduced.技术的好处不容否认。然而，技术经常否认工作场所需要人类，这一点值得仔细考虑，而且，为受
26、到影响的个人推出再培训项目是必需的106. The lack of faith in government is the direct result of the prevailing distrust of politicians .对政府缺乏信心是普遍存在的对政府官员的不信任直接造成的。107. The advantages of harmonious relations far outweigh the disadvantages of confrontation.和谐关系的好处远远大于冲突的坏处。108. Independence offers many advantages, the
27、 first and foremost of which is self-determination.独立带来很多好处，首先也是最重要的是自决。109. The contrast between right and wrong is highlighted by the benefits accruing from the former.由于正确而得到的好处更加强调了正误的对比。110.The most striking conclusion that can be reached when weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the market economy is quite frankly prosperity.很坦率地说，在权衡市场经济的利弊时能得出的最显著的结论是繁荣。
