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U1 Why College Education Is Important to Me
During high school, I’ve learned to put my skills to good use. I have also learned that education is an extremely important part of one’s life. I have grand goals, like any high school student; and I know that these goals can only be achieved through proper education. Education means opportunity and I know I will benefit greatly from receiving the best possible education.

Why do I need education, you ask? Because it helps me form opinions on the world around me and it helps me have my own point of view on everything that surrounds me. A proper education will not only help me improve my value, but also teach me how to lead an exemplary life. My education will also benefit those around me. Through proper education, I can make the right decisions for my life and make sure that I am focused on my goals. Of course, a good education will also help me personally and socially.

By getting the opportunity to get a good education, I get an opportunity to become a financially independent person. A good education should allow me to have a good salary and to sustain both myself and my family. I love travelling and meeting new people. I love discovering new cultures and learning more about different traditions. Without an education and a good income, I will never be able to do any of these things. Also, without a good education, I will never be able to surround myself with intelligent, reliable and educated people.

Did you know that education also has health benefits? According to doctors, educating oneself results in better brain health. And above all health benefits, I consider a good education to make one happier in life. Your life will get a purpose and doors will open if you receive a good education. It will prevent financial problems that almost invariably lead to social problems. And educated person is usually a happier and more content person.

U2 The Impact of Global Warming

As a hot topic nowadays,the influence of global warming has attracted the attention of people and scientists around the world.Some scientists believe that global warming is bound bring some adverse effects,while others believe that global warming will improve the earth's environment to a certain extent.From my perspective,global warming is causing some harm.and here are my reasons.

Firstly,global warming has had a significant impact on agricultural production.Rising temperatures have shortened crop growth cycles,and early crop maturation may occur in some http://areas.In addition,it may led to the spread of pets and diseases,further affecting agricultural production

Secondly,global warming has had a serious impact on water resources.Rising temperatures are accelerating the rate of glacier melting and rising sea levels,threatening the survival of coastal cities and island nations.

In addition,global warming has a direct impact on human health.Climate change has led to an expansion of disease transmission,with tropical disease such as malaria and dengue spreading over a wider area.

In summary,global warming has had many impacts on human beings,including agricultural production,water resources and human http://health.In the face of this severe challenge, governments should strengthen cooperation and jointly address the problems brought about by climate change to ensure the development of mankind.
U3 How to Keep Psychologically Healthy?

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for our overall well-being. The significance of healthy living for individuals can never be underestimated. There are multiple things we can do to embrace a balanced and fulfilling life.

Firstly, physical activity forms the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise helps build muscular strength, and improve flexibility. Engaging in activities such as walking, jogging, or participating in sports not only boosts physical fitness but also enhances our mental and emotional well-being.

Secondly, nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A well-balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables provides the necessary nutrients for our bodies to function optimally. It is crucial to limit the consumption of processed foods, sugar drinks, and unhealthy snacks. By making informed choices about the foods we consume, we can reduce the risk of developing diet-related health conditions.

Thirdly, mental well-being is as important as physical health in leading a healthy lifestyle. It is essential to manage stress levels and practice self-care regularly.Engaging in activities can help alleviate stress and improve mental resilience.

In conclusion, by prioritizing physical activity, balancing nutrition, and mental well-being, we can achieve a balanced and fulfilling life. Gradually, we will enjoy improved physical vitality, enhanced mental well-being, and a greater capacity to fully experience and appreciate life.
U4 The Impact of Artificial Intelligence

People seem to be either excited or worried about the future impact of artificial intelligence. Personally i can understand the two opposing points of view; I am both fascinated by developments in artificial intelligence and apprehensive about its possible negative effects.

On the one hand, the increasing intelligence of technology should bring some obvious benefits. Machines are clearly able to do many jobs better than humans can, especially in areas that require high levels of accuracy or calculations using large amounts of data. For example, robots are being developed that can carry out surgical procedures with greater precision than a human doctor, and we already have cars that use sensors and cameras to drive themselves.

On the other hand, I share the concerns of people who believe that artificial intelligence many harm us if we are not careful. In the short term, it is likely that we will see a rise in unemployment as workers in various industries are replaced by machines or software programs. For example, self-driving vehicles are expected to cause redundancies in driving jobs, such as lorry drivers and bus drivers.

In conclusion, while intelligent machines will no doubt improve our lives in many ways, the potential risks of such technologies should not be ignored.
U5
This bar chart reflects the trend of changes in health expenditure of the central government of China from 2013-2017.There was an increase in 2014 compared to 2013,a decrease in 2015 compared to 2014, and an upward trend from 2015 to 2017.Therefore, overall, there is an upward trend. And the minimum expenditure appeared in 2013, and the peak appeared in 2017. These data changes reflect the central government's emphasis on public health.

The increase in health expenditure not only reflects the government's commitment to improving the overall well-being of citizens, but also recognizes the crucial role of good health in sustainable development. Specifically, the government's increase in health expenditure is reflected in the following aspects:

Firstly,expend the country's medical infrastructure. New hospitals, clinics, and community health centers are being built across China to ensure that even people in the most remote areas can access high-quality medical services.

Secondly, the government also promotes preventive medical measures through public education campaigns and regular inspections and screening subsidies.

Thirdly, the government has also increased research and development expenditures in the health sector. This focus on innovation aims to address specific health challenges that are prevalent among the Chinese population.

In short, increasing health spending in China is a crucial step towards building a healthier and more equitable society.

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U1
1. A large quantity of real cases suggest that the average speed of the vehicles correlates closely with the severity of the accident caused.
2. In schools, teachers and pupils alike often assume that if a concept has been easy to learn, then the lesson has been successful.
3. The company’s new president will have to inherit some complicated legal problems from his predecessor (前任).
4. Every year, 1.25 million people die in traffic accidents around the world, which is equivalent
to the entire population of China’s Lijiang City.
5. What is fundamental to a company’s survival is to innovate and always go a few steps ahead in the industry.
6. All the member countries at the conference have signed a treaty to proclaim their loyalty to the alliance.
7. Huawei, a Chinese technology company that provides telecommunications equipment and sells consumer electronics, enjoys high prestige both locally and internationally.
8. The railway company claimed that they would refund 20 percent of a fare if their train is more than an hour late.
9. Lu Xun produced many long-lasting short stories, the themes of which cover an extensive range and reflect a multitude of aspects of social life.
10. Agricultural technologies have revolutionized farm production, resulting in a dramatic increase in grain output.


U2
1. Officials claim that the chemical leak accident poses no real danger for surrounding residents.
2. There are rules to prohibit emission of poisonous waste, yet some factories disregard them for the sake of costs.
3. We hope that our research will have an impact on the environment, especially the air quality in cities.
4. The system is so sensitive that it can detect changes in temperature as small as 0.003 degrees.
5. There is still no general consensus on whether global warming is real or not.
6.The research team has been tracking atmospheric temperatures in the region for two decades.
7. It is important to maintain a constant temperature inside the greenhouse.
8. This is partially attributed to the melting of ice caps and glaciers, but more to the changes in the gases contained within the sea.
9. These scientists hold to a strict definition of global warming as being defined as a rise in atmospheric temperature.
10. We still have no conclusive proof that climate change is caused solely by human activity.

U3
1. The minister addressed a group of senior citizens concerning healthcare reform.
2. The total amount raised so far is approaching $1,000.
3. The composer denies that he copied the tune from an old Beatles song.
4. Tour prices in the first quarter are being discounted as much as 33%.
5. In extreme cases, the disease can lead to blindness.
6. How do you intend to put these proposals into practice?
7. It is an army man’s duty to act on orders strictly during a military operation.
8. If you have followed through all the exercises in this book, you are ready for the advanced course.
9. The government programs are intended to be rid of poverty throughout the country within ten years.
10. Money remains to be a problem, but aside from hat the plan is progressing nicely.
U4
1. For decades, the U.S. led the world in the proportion of citizens with college degrees, but in recent years it has been surpassed by other countries.
2. After 30 years’ living in Guangzhou, Elizabeth has been assimilated into the local culture, and now she speaks fluent Cantonese.
3. There has been so much media manipulation of the facts that nobody knows the truth of the issue. 4.The executives believed that combining the two work teams would multiply their strength by several times.
5.It is the company’s strategic decision to sell part of its business to focus on its core products.
6.If the air pressure in aircraft cabin becomes lower, oxygen masks will automatically drop down. 7.These top-secret documents should never have been released into the public domain.
8.Environmentalists are doing everything within their power to minimize the impact of the oil spill. 9.The increasing number of solitary persons, in a sense, is a metaphor for the lack of communication in the modern world.
10. The doctor explained possible treatments but Leslie, still bothered by her unfinished work, was not taking in anything.
U5
1.Although she once preached freedom and independence, she now gives up her career and becomes a devoted housewife.
2.The common nutrition advice usually includes the general statement “eat less processed food and choose fresh food instead.”
3.The sales of healthcare products have been increasing drastically, which mirrors the public’s pursuit of health and longevity.
4.We have some statistics, but we really need something more definite before we can make any firm decisions.
5.A study of hundreds of elderly people shows that some have similar lifestyles, but variable in health conditions.
6.The doctor cautions that this drug may have the effect of speeding up the patients’ heart rate.
7.Studies show that on average people who consciously control their diet are healthier than those overeating.
8.He is studying like crazy to make up the lessons he missed during his stay in the hospital.
9.Despite low interest rates, the concept of depositing money in the bank still prevails among the vast majority of people.
10.His account of the situation was very biased and you should check facts before making a judgment.

翻译
U1
1. Not everyone wants to go to college — but, in our highly technical, specialized world, just about everyone needs some form of advanced training even to fill out job applications these days.
虽然并不是每个⼈都想上⼤学，但是在我们这个⾼度技术化、专业化的世界中，⼏乎每
个⼈都需要接受某种形式的⾼等培训，哪怕只是为了填写⼯作申请表。
2. While we are working to innovate in our colleges, high school seniors and their parents need to close their ears to the false, even fraudulent, idea that “college isn’t worth it.”
我们在致⼒于⼤学教育创新的同时，即将毕业的⾼中⽣和他们的⽗⺟们切勿理会“⼤学
不值得上”这种错误的甚⾄是欺骗性的想法。
3. A college education remains the single best investment a family in the lowest income level can make to ensure its children rise to significantly higher income levels.
对于收⼊⽔平最低的家庭⽽⾔，上⼤学仍是最好的⼀种投资，能确保孩⼦的收⼊⽔平显
著提升。
4. The most relevant education in the world cannot change a labor market rigged against the middle class. This is a social problem, not a higher education problem.
就算世上最相关的教育也⽆法改变⼀个对中产阶级不利的就业市场。这是⼀个社会问题，
不是⾼等教育的问题。
5. Even the economists were surprised to see such a clear correlation: The more money you have, the more likely you are to send your child to college.
就连经济学家也惊讶于如此明显的相关性：越有钱，送孩⼦上⼤学的可能性就越⼤。
6. 北京师范⼤学⾼等教育研究所李奇教授表示，从世界范围来看，从 20 世纪 60 年代开始，
⾼等教育从精英教育逐渐发展为⼤众教育。随着招⽣⼈数的增加和⾼校就业率的竞争，分数通胀已是事实。据《考试蓝⽪书：中国⾼考报告（2019）》，“中国⾼等教育⽑⼊学率达到 45.7% ，超过中⾼等收⼊国家平均⽔平”。这⼀⽐例还将持续上涨。中国的⾼教教育正在从精英教育向⼤众教育转变，也不可避免地出现了分数通胀和证书通胀的现象。
答案：
Professor Li Qi from the Higher Education Research Institute, Beijing Normal University, said that higher education worldwide has been gradually developing from elite education to mass education since the 1960s. With the increase of the enrollment and the competition for college employment rates, grade inflation has become a fact. According to The Blue Book of Examinations: China College Entrance Examination Report (2019), “the gross enrollment rate of China’s higher education reaches 45.7 percent, which is higher than the average level of middle- and high-income countries.” This proportion will continue to rise. China’s higher education is shifting from elite education to mass education, and there occurs inevitably the phenomena of grade inflation and certificate inflation.

U2
1. Contrary to public belief, the results of all scientific studies aren’t conclusive.
公众⼀般相信所有的科学研究都能得出明确的结论，然⽽事实并⾮如此。
2. This is partially attributed to the melting of ice caps and glaciers, but more to the changes in the gases contained within the sea.
此现象部分归因于冰盖和冰川的融化，但更多是归因于海洋中所含⽓体发⽣的变化。
3. In the past decade, the global mean sea levels have doubled compared to the 20th century trend of
1.6 mm per year.
20 世纪全球平均海平⾯每年上升 1.6 毫⽶，但在过去 10 年间这⼀数字翻了⼀番。
4. Opponents of global warming being real point towards all the dates having come and gone where predictions were made about effects that never happened.
全球变暖真实存在论的反对者们指出，预测全球变暖的⽇期都已过去，预测的那些效应
却从未出现。
5. It is a hot button issue for many, and the arguments for and against global warming can be confusing as they may appear to use the same data to prove different results.
这对许多⼈来说是个热点话题，⽽且⽀持和反对全球变暖的论据也令⼈困惑，因为它们
似乎都⽤了同样的数据来证明不同的结果。
6. 中国是⼀个幅员辽阔、海岸线⻓的国家，受全球变暖的不利影响很⼤。中国正采取积极措施以应对全球变暖。⼀、实施可持续发展战略，加强环境保护。⼆、推进节能减排，控制碳排放量。三、改善能源结构，开发新能源和可再⽣能源。四、扩⼤森林⾯积。森林对于吸收⼆氧化碳具有重要意义。全球森林⾯积总体上在减少，⽽中国的森林覆盖率逐年有所提⾼。全球变暖对于⽣活在地球上的每⼀个⼈都会有影响。中国作为⼀个负责任的⼤国， 现在和将来都会坚持履⾏⾃⼰应负的责任。
答案：
China is a vast country with a long coastline and is heavily affected by the adverse effects of global warming. China is taking active measures to combat global warming. Firstly, it will implement the strategy of sustainable development and strengthen environmental protection. Secondly, promote energy saving and emission reduction, and control the amount of carbon emissions.Thirdly, it will improve the energy structure and develop new and renewable energy. Lastly, it will expand forest areas. Forests are significant for absorbing carbon dioxide. The global forest area overall is decreasing, while China’s forest coverage rate is increasing year by year. Global warming will affect everyone who lives on the Earth. As a responsible major country, China will continue to fulfill its responsibilities at present and in the future.

U3
1. Sometimes we forget that those around us are happy to support us in the same way we would for them.
有时我们会忘记，身边的⼈其实乐于⽀持我们，正如我们乐于⽀持他们⼀样。
2. It’s important not to be concerned about being a burden.
重要的是，不要担⼼⾃⼰会成为负累。
3. However, those suffering from smiling depression have the energetic ability to plan and follow through.
然⽽，那些患有微笑抑郁症的⼈却有精⼒去计划并采取⾏动。
4. Smiling depression often goes undetected.
微笑抑郁症往往不易被察觉。
5. Typically, depressed people are depicted as being bedridden and incapable of functioning.
抑郁症患者通常被描述为卧床不起、⽆法正常⽣活。
6. 问：什么是“中国⼤学⽣⼼理健康测评”？
答：该测评由教育部编写，所有中国⼤学⽣都要参加，测评结果具有全⾯性和准确性。问：⾼校为什么要对⼤学⽣进⾏⼼理健康测评？
答：该测评有助于⾼校了解学⽣的⼼理健康状况，从⽽有针对性地开展⼼理健康教育，帮助学⽣们疏解⼼理压⼒。
问：参加⼼理健康测评对⼤学⽣有什么好处？
答：⼼理测评使⼤学⽣对⾃⼰的兴趣、性格、⼼理倾向等有⼀个正确的认识，帮助同学们在以后的学习和⽣活中积极调节⼼理状态，为培养理性、平和、健康的⼼态打下良好基础。答案：
Q: What is the Chinese College Students Mental Health Assessment?
A: The assessment is compiled by the Ministry of Education, and all Chinese college students are expected to take part in it, the results of which are comprehensive and accurate.
Q: Why should colleges and universities conduct mental health assessment of college students?
A: The assessment helps colleges and universities know about the mental health status of their students, so as to carry out mental health education in a tailored way, helping students relieve psychological pressure.
Q: What are the benefits of taking the mental health assessment to college students?
A: The mental health assessment enables college students to have a correct understanding of their own interest, personality, psychological tendency and so on, which helps students actively adjust their psychological state in their future study and life, and lays a good foundation for cultivating a rational, peaceful and healthy state of mind.

U4

1. But the rise of AI also brings many challenges, and it’s worth taking time to sort between the genuine risks of this coming technological revolution and the misunderstandings and hype that sometimes surround the topic.

但⼈⼯智能的崛起也带来了许多挑战。对于这即将来临的技术⾰命的真正⻛险和有时围绕这⼀话题的误读与炒作，我们有必要花点时间梳理⼀下。

2. This must be the responsibility not just of the government, which can provide subsidies, but also of corporations and AI’s ultra-wealthy beneficiaries.

这⼀责任不仅需要政府来承担、为此提供补贴，还需要企业以及受益于⼈⼯智能的超级富豪分担。

3. Sadly, we have already seen failures on this front; Facebook couldn’t resist the temptation to use AI technology to optimize usage and profit, at the expense of user privacy and fostering bias and division.

很遗憾，在这⽅⾯已有前⻋之鉴：脸书没能抵抗住利⽤⼈⼯智能技术来最⼤化使⽤率和利润的诱惑，不惜以牺牲⽤户隐私、助⻓偏⻅和分歧为代价。

4. General AI requires advanced capabilities such as reasoning, conceptual learning, common sense, planning, creativity and even self-awareness and emotions, all of which remain beyond our scientific reach.

通⽤⼈⼯智能需要推理、概念学习、常识、规划、创造⼒，甚⾄⾃我意识和情感等⾼级能⼒，⽽所有这些都是我们⽬前的科学所⽆法企及的。

5. Second, the complex, strategic jobs — executives, diplomats, economists — go well beyond the AI limitation of single domain and Big Data. Then there are the as-yet-unknown jobs that will be created by AI.

第⼆类是复杂的、策略性的⼯作，例如执⾏官、外交官、经济学家，这类⼯作远远超出了⼈⼯智能单⼀领域和⼤数据的范畴。第三类则是⼈⼯智能未来将创造出的尚未为我们所知的⼯作岗位。

6. 中国⼈⼯智能起步较晚。不过，改⾰开放以来，尤其是近⼗年，中国的⼈⼯智能发展迅速。

⼈⼯智能的发展已成为⼀项国家战略，有数⼗万计的科学技术⼈员和⼤学师⽣从事⼈⼯智能的研究、学习、开发与应⽤。互联⽹和⼤数据推动⼈⼯智能进⼊了新的发展阶段。中国在⼈⼯智能⽅⾯取得了突破，已在⾃然语⾔处理、语⾳识别、图像识别、机器学习、虚拟现实、智能驾驶和智能机器⼈等领域取得了⼀⼤批具有国际先进⽔平的应⽤成果。

答案：

China is a late starter in artificial intelligence. However, since the reform and opening up, especially in the recent decade, China's AI has been developing rapidly. The development of AI has become a national strategy, with hundreds of thousands of scientific and technical personnel, university teachers and students engaged in the research, learning, development and application of AI. The Internet and big data have pushed Al into a new stage of development. China has made breakthroughs in AI, and has achieved a large number of internationally advanced application results in fields like natural language processing, speech recognition, image recognition, machine learning, virtual reality, intelligent driving and intelligent robots.

U5

1. Some of us are programmed to prefer eating food earlier in the day and others later.

有些人天生喜欢早早吃饭，另一些人愿意晚点再吃。

2. But what if the benefits of breakfast are just another diet myth?

但如果早餐的种种好处只是又一个饮食误区呢？

3. Their conclusion is the same as in recent reviews, namely, there is no evidence to support the claim that skipping breakfast makes you put on weight or reduces your resting metabolic rate.

它们与最近的系统评价得出了一致结论，即没有证据支持不吃早餐会导致体重增加或基础代谢率降低。

4. Lacking a regular breakfast routine has not made them fat or unhealthy and they lack most Western diseases.

缺乏规律的早餐习惯并未导致他们发胖或不健康，而他们也不会患上大多数西方疾病。

5. Over the last 50 years, we have been bombarded with messages preaching the health benefits of processed cereals and porridge oats.

在过去的 50 年间，我们周围充斥着各种信息，大肆宣扬加工谷物和燕麦粥对健康的种种益处。

7. 目前，无人机送货在许多国家受到重视。美国已经批准了无人机用于商用送货。中国的阿里巴巴、京东和顺丰也已开始尝试无人机送货。不过，想要这一服务成为可能，必须要解决两大难题。一是噪声问题。无人机飞行过程中会产生噪声。货物越重，就越需要更大的无人机，更大的无人机就会产生更大的噪声污染。二是隐私问题。无人机在飞行过程中，可能收集到居民的个人信息，如家庭地址、家庭成员、车牌号和日常活动。这些信息可能被恶人利用，从而引发各种犯罪活动。这两大问题是所有计划使用无人机送货服务的公司亟待解决的问题。

答案：

At present, drone delivery is valued in many countries. The United States has approved drones for commercial delivery. China’s Alibaba, http://JD.com and SF Express have also begun experimenting with drone delivery. But to make the service possible, two big problems must be solved. One is noise. Drones make noise during flight. The heavier the cargo, the greater the need for larger drones, and larger drones will generate more noise pollution.The other is privacy. During the flight, drones may collect the residents’ personal information, such as home address, family members, vehicle license plate number and daily activities. The information may be used by evil people and trigger various criminal activities. These are two major problems that have to be addressed by all companies planning to use drone delivery services.

二十大翻译（十抽二）

1、不忘初心、牢记使命。

Never forget our original aspiration and founding mission.

2、培养什么人、怎样培养人、为谁培养人是教育的根本问题。

What kind of people we should cultivate, how, and for whom- these are the fundamental issues that education must address.

3、加强基础研究，突出原创，鼓励自由探索。

We will strengthen basic research, prioritize original innovation, and encourage researchers to engage in free exploration.

4、教育是国之大计、党之大计。

Education is of critical importance to the future of our country and our Party .

5、坚持创新在我国现代化建设全局中的核心地位。

Innovation will remain at the heart of China's modernization drive.

6、心中有信仰，脚下有力量。

Belief in our hearts means strength in our legs.

7、新时代的伟大成就是党和人民一道拼出来、干出来、奋斗出来的！

The great achievements of the new era have come from the collective dedication and hard work of our Party and our people.

8、绿水青山就是金山银山.

Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.

9、江山就是人民，人民就是江山。

The nation is composed of people, and people are all that matter to the nation.

10、党用伟大奋斗创造了百年伟业，也一定能用新的伟大奋斗创造新的伟业。

The Party has made spectacular achievements through its great endeavors over the past century and our new endeavors will surely lead to more spectacular achievements.