41. China needs to reexamine the results of political and social modernization in order to ascertain the benefits and indeed the detrimental aspects from a new perspective . Otherwise , various perceived accomplishments might in fact prove to be far from beneficial .

　　中國需要重新檢查政治和社會現代化帶來的結果以便從新的角度明確它們的好處，甚至是有害的方面。否則，許多我們以為取得的成就實際上可能完全不會帶來好處。

　　42. It is essential to heed warnings of potentially catastrophic consequences associated with the Year 2000 computer bug and , in turn , to attach top priority to finding effective solutions to ensure a smooth transition into the new century .

　　我們必須注意有關計算機千年蟲可能帶來的災難性結果的警告，并且相應地優先考慮尋找有效的解決辦法以確保順利過渡到新世紀。

　　43. It is high time we put an end to the deplorable practice of infanticide.

　　我們早該杜絕殺嬰這種應遭譴責的做法。

　　44. There is little doubt that immediate action is required to eliminate the scourge of corruption once and forever .

　　毫無疑問，必須立即采取行動徹底消除腐敗的禍害。

　　45. In short , we must work diligently to make the world a better place for coming generations . We must not persist in pursuits harmful to the environment .

　　簡而言之，我們必須勤奮工作，為了下一代把世界變成更美好的地方。我們不應該堅持對環境有害的追求。

　　46. We must avoid overindulgence and conspicuous consumption . We must instead continue to recognize the benefits of thrift in order to protect our newfound prosperity .

　　我們必須避免過分放縱和鋪張浪費。相反，我們應該繼續發揚節儉的優點以守護我們新獲得的繁榮。

　　47. It is absolutely essential to reverse the irrational misuse of nonrenewable resources . For example , fuel-efficient motor vehicles must be developed to reduce oil consumption and alternative energy sources must be found to replace coal .

　　徹底改變對不可再生資源的非理性濫用是絕對有必要的。例如，必須開發節能的機動車減少汽油的消耗量，并且必須找到可替代能源取代煤。

　　48. While achieving success is easier said than done , persistence does in fact pay off . One of the most important traits of a successful person is self-confidence , another is desire , and still another is determination .

　　獲得成功說起來比做起來容易，然而堅持不懈確實會有好結果。成功人士的最重要的特征之一是自信，第二是渴望，還有一個是決心。

　　49. Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution .

　　認識到問題是找到解決辦法的第一步。

　　50. Many of the explanations offered thus far are at least to a certain extent valid , but none fully address the problem and the issue must be examined in a wider context .

　　目前提供的許多解釋至少在一定程度上是正確的，但是，沒有一個解釋能完全處理問題，這件事情必須放在更廣闊的背景中考慮。

　　51. There are no immediate solutions for reversing the Asian financial crisis , but convincing affected nations to practice fiscal restraint will be highly beneficial .

　　沒有能立即扭轉亞洲金融危機的辦法，但是，它使受到影響的國家相信實行財政控制將大有益處。

　　52. Immediate solutions for solving problems surrounding poverty remain elusive . However , public recognition of the necessity to provide a better quality of life for millions of people will represent the first step in finding effective solutions .

　　立即解決貧困問題的辦法仍然是難以捉摸的。然而，公眾認識到為數百萬人提供更高質量的生活的必要性是找到有效的解決辦法的第一步。

　　53. What dose the future hold if mankind persists in wasting natural resources ? While no one knows for sure , scientists do exhibit a degree of certainty when predicting that future generations will face a dramatically diffrernt world .

　　如果人類繼續浪費自然資源，未來將會有什么貯藏?沒有人知道明確的答案，但是，科學家在預測后代將面對一個迥然不同的世界時確實有一定的把握。

　　54. Reversing undesirable social trends will be far from an easy task and will require a dramatic change in attitudes . A keen awareness of right from wrong is essential for determining appropriate social behavior .

　　扭轉不好的社會趨勢遠非一件易事，看法需要有巨大的變化。對正誤的深刻認識是判定得體的社會行為所必需的。

　　55. We owe a debt of gratitude to the many individuals who dedicated their lives to making the world a better place . However , we must not rest on their accomplishments , but must instead work assiduously to record even greater achievements .

　　我們應該感謝許多為把世界變得更美好而奉獻一生的人。然而，我們不能依靠他們的成績，而必須努力工作，取得更輝煌的成就。

　　56. The two major challenges facing China today center on maintaining sustained economic growth and feeding its growing population of over 1.2 billion people with only seven percent of the worlds cultivable land . Despite the monumental difficulties involved , Chinese people will undoubtedly exhibit their indefatigable resilience and achieve great success in both regards .

　　現在，中國面臨的兩大挑戰是保持持續的經濟增長和靠世界上僅僅百分之七的可耕地養活仍在增長的12億人口。盡管遇到的困難很大，中國人無疑會表現出不知疲倦的活力，在兩方面都取得巨大成功。

　　57. We do , in fact , have a long way to go to reach our final goal , but achieving some remains well within the realm of possibility .

　　事實上，我們達到最終的目標還有很長的路要走，但是，取得一些成績還是可能做到的。

　　58. The time is right for us to take full advantage of ample existing opportunities .

　　這正是我們充分利用大量現有機會的時候。

　　59. While it remains to be seen whether or not environmental deterioration can be controlled , the current prospects are far from encouraging . People around the world must act immediately to prevent the situation from deteriorating even further .

　　環境惡化是否能得到控制這個問題仍然沒有答案，但目前的前景一點兒也不樂觀。全世界的人必須立即行動，防止情況進一步惡化。

　　60. The methodology suggested may not guarantee ultimate success , but the eventual pay-off could well be worth the effort . Achieving even partial success will benefit mankind and contribute to creating a better world .

　　提出的方法不一定保證最終的成功，但最后的結果非常值得付出努力。即使只獲得部分成功也會使人類受益，有利于創造一個更美好的世界。

　　41. China needs to reexamine the results of political and social modernization in order to ascertain the benefits and indeed the detrimental aspects from a new perspective . Otherwise , various perceived accomplishments might in fact prove to be far from beneficial .

　　中國需要重新檢查政治和社會現代化帶來的結果以便從新的角度明確它們的好處，甚至是有害的方面。否則，許多我們以為取得的成就實際上可能完全不會帶來好處。

　　42. It is essential to heed warnings of potentially catastrophic consequences associated with the Year 2000 computer bug and , in turn , to attach top priority to finding effective solutions to ensure a smooth transition into the new century .

　　我們必須注意有關計算機千年蟲可能帶來的災難性結果的警告，并且相應地優先考慮尋找有效的解決辦法以確保順利過渡到新世紀。

　　43. It is high time we put an end to the deplorable practice of infanticide.

　　我們早該杜絕殺嬰這種應遭譴責的做法。

　　44. There is little doubt that immediate action is required to eliminate the scourge of corruption once and forever .

　　毫無疑問，必須立即采取行動徹底消除腐敗的禍害。

　　45. In short , we must work diligently to make the world a better place for coming generations . We must not persist in pursuits harmful to the environment .

　　簡而言之，我們必須勤奮工作，為了下一代把世界變成更美好的地方。我們不應該堅持對環境有害的追求。

　　46. We must avoid overindulgence and conspicuous consumption . We must instead continue to recognize the benefits of thrift in order to protect our newfound prosperity .

　　我們必須避免過分放縱和鋪張浪費。相反，我們應該繼續發揚節儉的優點以守護我們新獲得的繁榮。

　　47. It is absolutely essential to reverse the irrational misuse of nonrenewable resources . For example , fuel-efficient motor vehicles must be developed to reduce oil consumption and alternative energy sources must be found to replace coal .

　　徹底改變對不可再生資源的非理性濫用是絕對有必要的。例如，必須開發節能的機動車減少汽油的消耗量，并且必須找到可替代能源取代煤。

　　48. While achieving success is easier said than done , persistence does in fact pay off . One of the most important traits of a successful person is self-confidence , another is desire , and still another is determination .

　　獲得成功說起來比做起來容易，然而堅持不懈確實會有好結果。成功人士的最重要的特征之一是自信，第二是渴望，還有一個是決心。

　　49. Recognizing a problem is the first step in finding a solution .

　　認識到問題是找到解決辦法的第一步。

　　50. Many of the explanations offered thus far are at least to a certain extent valid , but none fully address the problem and the issue must be examined in a wider context .

　　目前提供的許多解釋至少在一定程度上是正確的，但是，沒有一個解釋能完全處理問題，這件事情必須放在更廣闊的背景中考慮。

　　51. There are no immediate solutions for reversing the Asian financial crisis , but convincing affected nations to practice fiscal restraint will be highly beneficial .

　　沒有能立即扭轉亞洲金融危機的辦法，但是，它使受到影響的國家相信實行財政控制將大有益處。

　　52. Immediate solutions for solving problems surrounding poverty remain elusive . However , public recognition of the necessity to provide a better quality of life for millions of people will represent the first step in finding effective solutions .

　　立即解決貧困問題的辦法仍然是難以捉摸的。然而，公眾認識到為數百萬人提供更高質量的生活的必要性是找到有效的解決辦法的第一步。

　　53. What dose the future hold if mankind persists in wasting natural resources ? While no one knows for sure , scientists do exhibit a degree of certainty when predicting that future generations will face a dramatically diffrernt world .

　　如果人類繼續浪費自然資源，未來將會有什么貯藏?沒有人知道明確的答案，但是，科學家在預測后代將面對一個迥然不同的世界時確實有一定的把握。

　　54. Reversing undesirable social trends will be far from an easy task and will require a dramatic change in attitudes . A keen awareness of right from wrong is essential for determining appropriate social behavior .

　　扭轉不好的社會趨勢遠非一件易事，看法需要有巨大的變化。對正誤的深刻認識是判定得體的社會行為所必需的。

　　55. We owe a debt of gratitude to the many individuals who dedicated their lives to making the world a better place . However , we must not rest on their accomplishments , but must instead work assiduously to record even greater achievements .

　　我們應該感謝許多為把世界變得更美好而奉獻一生的人。然而，我們不能依靠他們的成績，而必須努力工作，取得更輝煌的成就。

　　56. The two major challenges facing China today center on maintaining sustained economic growth and feeding its growing population of over 1.2 billion people with only seven percent of the worlds cultivable land . Despite the monumental difficulties involved , Chinese people will undoubtedly exhibit their indefatigable resilience and achieve great success in both regards .

　　現在，中國面臨的兩大挑戰是保持持續的經濟增長和靠世界上僅僅百分之七的可耕地養活仍在增長的12億人口。盡管遇到的困難很大，中國人無疑會表現出不知疲倦的活力，在兩方面都取得巨大成功。

　　57. We do , in fact , have a long way to go to reach our final goal , but achieving some remains well within the realm of possibility .

　　事實上，我們達到最終的目標還有很長的路要走，但是，取得一些成績還是可能做到的。

　　58. The time is right for us to take full advantage of ample existing opportunities .

　　這正是我們充分利用大量現有機會的時候。

　　59. While it remains to be seen whether or not environmental deterioration can be controlled , the current prospects are far from encouraging . People around the world must act immediately to prevent the situation from deteriorating even further .

　　環境惡化是否能得到控制這個問題仍然沒有答案，但目前的前景一點兒也不樂觀。全世界的人必須立即行動，防止情況進一步惡化。

　　60. The methodology suggested may not guarantee ultimate success , but the eventual pay-off could well be worth the effort . Achieving even partial success will benefit mankind and contribute to creating a better world .

　　提出的方法不一定保證最終的成功，但最后的結果非常值得付出努力。即使只獲得部分成功也會使人類受益，有利于創造一個更美好的世界。