新GRE寫作Issue題庫中英文對照及分類整理完全版

1、新 GRE 考試 Issue 題庫中英文對照及分類整理完全版一、政治28/113/120/121/127/145 國家偉大的判斷28 The surest indicator of a great nation is represented not by the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists, but by the general welfare of its people.一個國家的偉大體現(xiàn)在國民的安樂上，而不是體現(xiàn)在統(tǒng)治者、藝術(shù)家或科學家的成就上。113 Claim: The surest indicator of a

2、 great nation is not the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists.Reason: The surest indicator of a great nation is actually the welfare of all its people.結(jié)論：一個國家的偉大不是體現(xiàn)在統(tǒng)治者、藝術(shù)家或科學家的成就上。原因：一個國家的偉大體現(xiàn)在國民的安樂上。120 Claim: The surest indicator of a great nation must be the achievements of its ru

3、lers, artists, or scientists.Reason: Great achievements by a nation's rulers, artists, or scientists will ensure a good life for the majority of that nation's people.結(jié)論：一個國家的偉大體現(xiàn)在統(tǒng)治者、藝術(shù)家或科學家的成就上。原因：統(tǒng)治者、藝術(shù)家或科學家的成就保證了大部分國民的生活安樂。121 Some people claim that you can tell whether a nation is great

4、by looking at the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists. Others argue that the surest indicator of a great nation is, in fact, the general welfare of all its people.有些人認為，一個國家的偉大不是體現(xiàn)在統(tǒng)治者、藝術(shù)家或科學家的成就上。也有人認為，一個國家的偉大體現(xiàn)在國民的安樂上。127 The surest indicator of a great nation is not the achievement

5、s of its rulers, artists, or scientists, but the general well-being of all its people.一個國家的偉大體現(xiàn)在國民的安樂上，而不是體現(xiàn)在統(tǒng)治者、藝術(shù)家或科學家的成就上。145 The general welfare of a nation's people is a better indication of that nation's greatness than are the achievements of its rulers, artists, or scientists.相比統(tǒng)治者、藝術(shù)

6、家或科學家的成就上，國民的安樂更能體現(xiàn)一個國家的偉大。85/94/147 國民安樂作衡量標準85 Some people believe that in order to thrive, a society must put its own overall success before the well-being of its individual citizens. Others believe that the wellbeing of a society can only be measured by the general welfare of all its people.有些人認

7、為，為了保證社會繁榮，相比個體民眾的安樂，社會整體的成功更為重要。也有人認為，一個社會的繁榮，只能通過社會民眾的安樂來衡量。94 The effectiveness of a country's leaders is best measured by examining the wellbeing of that country's citizens.國家領(lǐng)導工作效能最好通過國民的安樂來評判。147 The effectiveness of a country's leaders is best measured by examining the wellbeing o

8、f that country's citizens.國家領(lǐng)導工作效能最好通過國民的安樂來評判。16/50/86/114/115/139 個意與民意16 Some people believe that in order to be effective, political leaders must yield to public opinion and abandon principle for the sake of compromise. Others believe that the most essential quality of an effective leader is

9、 the ability to remain consistently committed to particular principles and objectives.有些人認為，為了保證效力，政治領(lǐng)袖一定要屈從民眾意見，為妥協(xié)而放棄原則。也有人認為，有效力的領(lǐng)導者一定具備持續(xù)堅定自己原則和目標的能力。50 Government officials should rely on their own judgment rather than unquestioningly carry out the will of the people they serve.政府官員應該依靠自己的判斷做決定

10、，而不是不假思索地遵從大眾的意愿。86 Some people believe that government officials must carry out the will of the people they serve. Others believe that officials should base their decisions on their own judgment.有些人認為政府官員應該遵從大眾的意愿。也有人認為政府官員依靠自己的判斷做決定。114 Any leader who is quickly and easily influenced by shifts in

11、popular opinion will accomplish little.若是短期地、輕易地被民眾的意見所左右，任何領(lǐng)導必定一事無成。115 Government officials should rely on their own judgment rather than unquestioningly carry out the will of the people whom they serve.政府官員應該依靠自己的判斷做決定，而不是不假思索地遵從大眾的意愿。139 Claim: Major policy decisions should always be left to pol

12、iticians and other government experts.Reason: Politicians and other government experts are more informed and thus have better judgment and perspective than do members of the general public.結(jié)論：主要的政策問題應該交給政治家和其他政府專家決策。原因：政治家和其他政府專家比普通百姓見多識廣，而且有更好的判斷力和洞察力。8/111/149 領(lǐng)導 5 年后讓位8 Claim: In any field busine

13、ss, politics, education, government those in power should step down after five years.Reason: The surest path to success for any enterprise is revitalization through new leadership.結(jié)論：如商業(yè)、政治、教育、政府，在任何領(lǐng)域中的掌權(quán)者應該在五年后就讓位。原因：對于任何機構(gòu)，最可靠的成功途徑是通過新領(lǐng)導階層帶來革新。111 In any profession business, politics, education,

14、government those in power should step down after five years.如商業(yè)、政治、教育、政府，在任何領(lǐng)域中的掌權(quán)者應該在五年后就讓位。149 In any field business, politics, education, government those in power should be required to step down after five years.如商業(yè)、政治、教育、政府，在任何領(lǐng)域中的掌權(quán)者應該在五年后就讓位。104 / 107 領(lǐng)導者必須高倫理道德標準104 To be an effective leader

15、, a public official must maintain the highest ethical and moral standards.想成為一名有效力的領(lǐng)導者，政府官員必須堅守最高的倫理和道德標準。107 To be an effective leader, a public official must maintain the highest ethical and moral standards.想成為一名有效力的領(lǐng)導者，政府官員必須堅守最高的倫理和道德標準。零散主題19 Governments should focus on solving the immediate pr

16、oblems of today rather than on trying to solve the anticipated problems of the future.政府應該把更多的精力放在解決當務之急上，而不是試圖解決未來預期問題上。60 Politicians should pursue common ground and reasonable consensus rather than elusive ideals.政治家應該尋求共同點和理性的一致，而不是深奧的理想。62 Leaders are created by the demands that are placed on t

17、hem.領(lǐng)導者主要是由身負的責任所造就的。69 Some people believe it is often necessary, even desirable, for political leaders to withhold information from the public. Others believe that the public has a right to be fully informed.有些人認為政治領(lǐng)導向大眾隱瞞信息是有必要的，甚至是有益的。也有人認為公眾有知情權(quán)利。123 The best way for a society to prepare its yo

18、ung people for leadership in government, industry, or other fields is by instilling in them a sense of cooperation, not competition.社會培養(yǎng)年輕一代勝任政府、工業(yè)等領(lǐng)域的領(lǐng)導職位，最佳途徑是灌輸合作精神，而不是競爭精神。128 Some people argue that successful leaders in government, industry, or other fields must be highly competitive.Other peop

19、le claim that in order to be successful, a leader must be willing and able to cooperate with others.有些人認為，政府、工業(yè)或其他領(lǐng)域的成功領(lǐng)導者一定是具有極強的競爭精神的。也有人認為，為了成功，領(lǐng)導者必須情愿并且有能力和他人合作。130 Some people believe that corporations have a responsibility to promote the wellbeing of the societies and environments in which the

20、y operate. Others believe that the only responsibility of corporations, provided they operate within the law, is to make as much money as possible.有人認為，公司有責任促進所在社會的福祉和環(huán)境。也有人認為，公司唯一的責任就是，在不違反法律的前提下多賺錢。二、科技1 As people rely more and more on technology to solve problems, the ability of humans to think f

21、or themselves will surely deteriorate.當人們越來越依賴技術(shù)去解決問題，人類獨立思考能力卻退化。64 The human mind will always be superior to machines because machines are only tools of human minds.人類智慧終將優(yōu)于機器，因為機器只是人類智慧的工具。91 The primary goal of technological advancement should be to increase people's efficiency so that they

22、have more leisure time.技術(shù)進步的首要目的是增加人們的效率，以便大家有更多閑暇的時間。101 Although innovations such as video, computers, and the Internet seem to offer schools improved methods for instructing students, these technologies all too often distract from real learning.盡管諸如電視、電腦和互聯(lián)網(wǎng)等發(fā)明似乎給學校教育提供改良的手段，但是這些技術(shù)往往是在偏離真正的學習。109

23、 Some people believe that scientific discoveries have given us a much better understanding of the world around us. Others believe that science has revealed to us that the world is infinitely more complex than we ever realized.有些人認為，科學發(fā)現(xiàn)讓人們更清楚地認識周圍的世界。也有人認為，科學展現(xiàn)給人們一個比我們想象的復雜的多的世界。132 Some people beli

24、eve that our ever-increasing use of technology significantly reduces our opportunities for human interaction. Other people believe that technology provides us with new and better ways to communicate and connect with one another.有些人認為，推陳出新的技術(shù)應用減少了人們相互交流的機會。也有人認為，技術(shù)給人們帶來全新的、更好的交流方式。三、社會2/5/117 社會與城市2

25、To understand the most important characteristics of a society, one must study its major cities.要想了解一個社會最重要的特征，人們必須研究這個社會主要的城市。5 Claim: Governments must ensure that their major cities receive the financial support they need in order to thrive.Reason: It is primarily in cities that a nation's cult

26、ural traditions are preserved and generated.結(jié)論：政府需要給社會主要城市提供財政支持，來保證其繁榮發(fā)展。原因：一個國家的文化傳統(tǒng)主要是在城市中得以傳承和發(fā)展。117 It is primarily in cities that a nation's cultural traditions are generated and preserved.一個國家的文化傳統(tǒng)主要是在城市中得以傳承和發(fā)展。22/122 通過英雄或模范了解社會22 Claim: The best way to understand the character of a soc

27、iety is to examine the character of the men and women that the society chooses as its heroes or its role models. Reason: Heroes and role models reveal a society's highest ideals.結(jié)論：了解一個社會特點的最好方法是，考察這個社會標榜的英雄人物和模范榜樣的特點。原因：英雄人物和模范榜樣揭示了一個社會的最高理念。122 The best way to understand the character of a soc

28、iety is to examine the character of the men and women that the society chooses as its heroes or its role models.了解一個社會特點的最好方法是，考察這個社會標榜的英雄人物和模范榜樣的特點。零散主題18 The well-being of a society is enhanced when many of its people question authority.當很多人都質(zhì)疑權(quán)威時，社會才會繁榮昌盛。26 The luxuries and conveniences of conte

29、mporary life prevent people from developing into truly strong and independent individuals.現(xiàn)代生活的奢華和便利，讓人們無法成為真正強大、獨立的個體。38 It is primarily through our identification with social groups that we define ourselves.我們主要通過認同社會群體來定位自己。43 The increasingly rapid pace of life today causes more problems than it

30、 solves.如今節(jié)奏日益加快的生活解決的問題，遠不及帶來的麻煩。77 The most effective way to understand contemporary culture is to analyze the trends of its youth.了解當代文化最有效的方式是分析當代年輕人的潮流。78 People's attitudes are determined more by their immediate situation or surroundings than by society as a whole.人們的態(tài)度更多是由即時環(huán)境決定，而不是社會整體環(huán)境

31、。93 Unfortunately, in contemporary society, creating an appealing image has become more important than the reality or truth behind that image.很不幸，在當代社會，打造一個引人入勝的外表已經(jīng)變得比外表下的內(nèi)容更加重要。四、法律21 Laws should be flexible enough to take account of various circumstances, times, and places.法律應該根據(jù)不同的環(huán)境、時期和地點而足夠靈活。

32、65 Every individual in a society has a responsibility to obey just laws and to disobey and resist unjust laws.每個社會成員都有責任遵守公正的法律，違抗不公平的法律。89 Claim: Many problems of modern society cannot be solved by laws and the legal system.Reason: Laws cannot change what is in people's hearts or minds.結(jié)論：現(xiàn)代社會的

33、很多問題不能通過司法途徑解決。原因：法律無法改變?nèi)藗兊母星楹退枷?。五、保護10/125/148 保留原生態(tài)地區(qū)10 Nations should pass laws to preserve any remaining wilderness areas in their natural state, even if these areas could be developed for economic gain.國家應該通過法令保護任何存留的原生態(tài)地區(qū)保持原狀，即便這些地區(qū)可以用作商 業(yè)開發(fā)。125 Some people claim that a nation's government

34、 should preserve its wilderness areas in their natural state. Others argue that these areas should be developed for potential economic gain.有些人認為，國家應該通過法令保護任何存留的原生態(tài)地區(qū)保持原狀。也有人認為， 這些地區(qū)應該用作商業(yè)開發(fā)。148 Nations should pass laws to preserve any remaining wilderness areas in their natural state.國家應該通過法令保護任何存留

35、的原生態(tài)地區(qū)保持原狀63/67 瀕危動植物保護31 Society should make efforts to save endangered species only if the potential extinction of those species is the result of human activities.社會應該努力拯救瀕危物種，只要這些物種的滅絕是人類活動的結(jié)果。63 There is little justification for society to make extraordinary efforts especially at a great cost in

36、 money and jobs to save endangered animal or plant species.特別是考慮到花費代價和精力，對于任何社會，投入巨大的努力拯救瀕危的動植物 是不合理的。67 Some people believe that society should try to save every plant and animal species, despite the expense to humans in effort, time, and financial well-being.Others believe that society need not ma

37、ke extraordinary efforts, especially at a great cost in money and jobs, to save endangered species.有些人認為，社會應該拯救所有瀕危的動植物，盡管花費人類的精力、時間和資金。也有人認為，社會沒有必要拯救瀕危物種， 特別是需要花費大量的資金和精力。零散主題119 When old buildings stand on ground that modern planners feel could be better used for modern purposes, modern developmen

38、t should be given precedence over the preservation of historic buildings.當現(xiàn)代規(guī)劃者認為歷史建筑物所在地可以用作現(xiàn)代開發(fā)時，相比歷史建筑的保護，現(xiàn)代開發(fā)應該放在首位。六、輿論11/99 人的行為是外界勝過內(nèi)在的11 People's behavior is largely determined by forces not of their own making.人們的行為多是被外界力量所左右，難以被自己控制。99 People's behavior is largely determined by for

39、ces not of their own making.人們的行為多是被外界力量所左右，難以被自己控制。41/144 衡量偉大或成功41 The greatness of individuals can be decided only by those who live after them, not by their contemporaries.個人的偉大是由后來人評判，不是由同時代的人來評判。144 True success can be measured primarily in terms of the goals one sets for oneself.真正的成功只能通過自己設(shè)定

40、的目標來衡量。44/75/84 媒體與英雄塑造44 Claim: It is no longer possible for a society to regard any living man or woman as a hero.Reason: The reputation of anyone who is subjected to media scrutiny will eventually be diminished.結(jié)論：當今任何社會已經(jīng)不再可能將任何在世的人標榜為英雄人物。原因：任何人遭受媒體的監(jiān)察，必定會聲名掃地。75 In this age of intensive media

41、coverage, it is no longer possible for a society to regard any living man or woman as a hero.在這個媒體無孔不入的時代，當今任何社會已經(jīng)不再可能將任何在世的人標榜為英雄人物。84 It is no longer possible for a society to regard any living man or woman as a hero.當今任何社會已經(jīng)不再可能將任何在世的人標榜為英雄人物。49/76/118 同道者受益更多49 Claim: We can usually learn much m

42、ore from people whose views we share than from those whose views contradict our own.Reason: Disagreement can cause stress and inhibit learning.結(jié)論：相比意見不同的人來說，通常，我們從意見相同的人那里學的更多。原因：意見不統(tǒng)一會導致壓力，阻礙學習。76 We can usually learn much more from people whose views we share than from people whose views contradic

43、t our own.相比意見不同的人來說，通常，我們從意見相同的人那里學的更多。118 We can learn much more from people whose views we share than from people whose views contradict our own.相比意見不同的人來說，我們從意見相同的人那里學的更多。51/71 長期目標與短期聲名51 Young people should be encouraged to pursue long-term, realistic goals rather than seek immediate fame and

44、recognition.應該鼓勵年輕人追尋長期的、現(xiàn)實的目標，而不是尋求短期的聲名。71 Young people should be encouraged to pursue long-term, realistic goals rather than seek immediate fame and recognition.應該鼓勵年輕人追尋長期的、現(xiàn)實的目標，而不是尋求短期的聲名。74/133/134 歷史經(jīng)歷與當前決定74 Knowing about the past cannot help people to make important decisions today.了解過去不能幫

45、助人們在現(xiàn)在做重要的決定。133 Claim: Knowing about the past cannot help people to make important decisions today.Reason: The world today is significantly more complex than it was even in the relatively recent past.結(jié)論：了解過去不能幫助人們在現(xiàn)在做重要的決定。原因：相比剛剛發(fā)生的過去，今天的世界已經(jīng)變得更加復雜。134 Claim: Knowing about the past cannot help peo

46、ple to make important decisions today.Reason: We are not able to make connections between current events and past events until we have some distance from both.結(jié)論：了解過去不能幫助人們在現(xiàn)在做重要的決定。原因：人們尚且不能聯(lián)系過去和現(xiàn)在的事情，除非兩者都以成為歷史。79/146 說服異見者最能說明辯論效果79 Claim: The best test of an argument is its ability to convince s

47、omeone with an opposing viewpoint.Reason: Only by being forced to defend an idea against the doubts and contrasting views of others does one really discover the value of that idea.結(jié)論：最能說明辯論效果的是，讓持有相反觀點的人信服。原因：面對疑問和他人相反的觀點，只有一個人為某觀點辯護時，他才能發(fā)現(xiàn)某觀點的價值所在。146 The best test of an argument is the argument

48、9;s ability to convince someone with an opposing viewpoint.最能說明辯論效果的是，讓持有相反觀點的人信服。108/110 批判性判斷的用處108 Critical judgment of work in any given field has little value unless it comes from someone who is an expert in that field.批判性的判斷在任何領(lǐng)域當中都是沒什么用處的，除非判斷來自于該領(lǐng)域?qū)＜摇?10 Critical judgment of work in any give

49、n field has little value unless it comes from someone who is an expert in that field.批判性的判斷在任何領(lǐng)域當中都是沒什么用處的，除非判斷來自于該領(lǐng)域?qū)＜?。零散主題4 Scandals are useful because they focus our attention on problems in ways that no speaker or reformer ever could.丑聞是有裨益的，因為它們讓人們注意到一些問題，任何演說家和改革家都無法做到的。34 In any situation, pr

50、ogress requires discussion among people who have contrasting points of view.在任何情況下，持有不同意見的人討論過程中才會有進步。53 If a goal is worthy, then any means taken to attain it are justifiable.只要值得，不擇手段達到目的是合理的。61 People should undertake risky action only after they have carefully considered its consequences.人們在從事危險

51、活動之前應該認真地考慮一下后果。66 People who are the most deeply committed to an idea or policy are also the most critical of it.對于一種想法或者政策最忠實的人往往是那些對其最嚴厲的人。87 Claim: Any piece of information referred to as a fact should be mistrusted, since it may well be proven false in the future.Reason: Much of the information

52、 that people assume is factual actually turns out to be inaccurate.結(jié)論：任何被稱作事實的信息都應該被懷疑，因為它們很可能在將來被證明是錯誤的。原因：很多被人們稱作是事實的信息結(jié)果是錯誤的。141 It is more harmful to compromise one's own beliefs than to adhere to them.折衷自己的信仰比堅持信仰要有害。七、藝術(shù)80/88 饑餓失業(yè)與藝術(shù)資助80 Nations should suspend government funding for the ar

53、ts when significant numbers of their citizens are hungry or unemployed.當有公民為饑餓和失業(yè)所困時，政府需要中止對藝術(shù)的資助。88 Claim: Nations should suspend government funding for the arts when significant numbers of their citizens are hungry or unemployed.Reason: It is inappropriate and, perhaps, even cruel to use public re

54、sources to fund the arts when people's basic needs are not being met.結(jié)論：當有公民為饑餓和失業(yè)所困時，政府需要中止對藝術(shù)的資助。原因：當人們的基本需求得不到保障時，使用公共資源扶持藝術(shù)是不合適的，甚至是殘忍的。零散主題7 Some people believe that government funding of the arts is necessary to ensure that the arts can flourish and be available to all people. Others belie

55、ve that government funding of the arts threatens the integrity of the arts.有些人認為政府對藝術(shù)的資助是有必要的，資助能夠保證藝術(shù)繁榮發(fā)展，并且讓所有人享受藝術(shù)。也有人認為政府對藝術(shù)的資助會威脅到藝術(shù)的完整性。55 In order for any work of art for example, a film, a novel, a poem, or a song to have merit, it must be understandable to most people.若是任何藝術(shù)作品（例如，電影、文學、雕塑或者

56、歌曲）存在價值，都必須易于大 多數(shù)人理解。八、教育3/35/37/137 阻止學生不太可能成功的研究3 Educational institutions have a responsibility to dissuade students from pursuing fields of study in which they are unlikely to succeed.教育機構(gòu)有責任勸阻學生不要從事不太可能成功的科學研究。35 Educational institutions should dissuade students from pursuing fields of study in

57、 which they are unlikely to succeed.教育機構(gòu)有責任勸阻學生不要從事不太可能成功的科學研究。37 Society should identify those children who have special talents and provide training for them at an early age to develop their talents.社會應該甄別那些天資聰穎的孩子，并且年幼的時候就開始提供訓練培養(yǎng)它們的才能。137 Educational institutions have a responsibility to dissuad

58、e students from pursuing fields of study in which they are unlikely to succeed.教育機構(gòu)有責任勸阻學生不要從事不太可能成功的科學研究。6/14/96/116 大學前的統(tǒng)一學習課程6 A nation should require all of its students to study the same national curriculum until they enter college.在進行大學教育以前，國家應該要求所有的學生學習統(tǒng)一的國家課程。14 A nation should require all of its students to study the same national curriculum until they enter college.在進行大學教育以前，國家應該要求所有的學生學習統(tǒng)一的國家課程。96 A nation should require all of i