篇一：时事英语短文
Obama: Economy May Be a Job for More than One President
Problems with the economy have been building for decades, President Barack Obama told CBS program "60 Minutes" in an interview set to air Sunday, Dec. 11.
"I've always believed that this was a long-term project," the president said. "Reversing structural problems in our economy that had been building up for two decades, that was going to take time."
Obama was asked whether he understood the difficulties of improving the economy when he took office in 2009.
"It was going to take more than a year. It was going to take more than two years. It was going to take more than one term. Probably takes more than one president," Obama told his interviewer.
Obama said he understood the frustrations of Americans struggling in today's economy, but compared himself to a captain of a ship in a bad storm.
"No matter how well we're steering the ship, if the boat's rocking back and forth and people are getting sick and...they're being buffeted by the winds and the rain," Obama said.
"People are going to say, 'You know whatA good captain would have had us in some smooth waters and sunny skies, at this point.' And I don't control the weather," the president added.
Chinese sovereign debt bonds that tie：
Japan wants to buy Chinese government bonds
IN THE autumn of 2010, when he was Japan‘s finance minister, Yoshihiko Noda decried it as ―strange‖ that China had bought up as much as ￥2.3 trillion (then $25.5 billion) in Japanese government bonds while its own debt was off-limits to outsiders. Now prime minister, Mr Noda is redressing the balance. At a summit in Beijing on December 25th the two countries announced an agreement to let Japan buy Chinese sovereign debt. No sum or timetable was disclosed, though Japanese news media reported the amount will reach $10 billion once China approves Japan‘s application.
Both countries say the agreement symbolises the growing importance of their economic ties, which have long been warmer than their diplomatic ones. China is Japan‘s largest trading partner; Japan counts as China‘s biggest after America. But the deal may also be a signal. Officials in Tokyo fret that China‘s purchases of Japanese bonds fuel the yen‘s appreciation. By negotiating for approval to own Chinese debt, Japan can register its discomfort with China‘s
actions and gain some influence of its own.
Japan will not simply be able to buy whatever it likes, however. China seems happy for foreign central banks to hold limited amounts of its bonds as another step in the internationalisation of the yuan. Malaysia reportedly already enjoys the privilege, among others; Japan is set to be the first G7 country to do so. But China will not do anything to compromise its control of the exchange rate. Fred Bergsten at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, a think-tank in Washington, DC, once argued that America should dispense with the niceties and exert upward pressure on the Chinese currency via the offshore market instead. He advised America to buy instruments such as the yuan-denominated ―dim sum‖ bonds now on offer in Hong Kong. Quite what effect that would have on the exchange rate is unclear, but the message would be unmistakable.
The Great Wall of Debt
That's the word out of China this morning, according to ratings agency Moody's.
Local government debt could be 3.5 trillion renminbi ($540 billion) larger than first thought, a troubling number that could expose Chinese banks to deeper losses that could eventually threaten their credit ratings, Moody's says.
It points to Bank of China and China Citic Bank as two banks that pursued particularly aggressive lending strategies in 2009, when Chinese banks went on a lending tear.
―Banks‘ exposure to local government borrowers is greater than we anticipated,‖ Yvonne Zhang, a Moody‘s analyst, said in a statement published by Reuters.
The biggest worry
Slower economic growth in the world‘s second-largest economy could trigger a round of loan defaults, hobbling China's banking system and unnerving global markets and, of course, adding more problems to the fragile global economy. Moody's is urging Beijing to come up with a "clear master plan" to fix the problem.
This isn't the first warning about China's banking system.
As reported by GlobalPost's David Case back in January, Fitch Ratings late last year issued a troubling report on the sector.
Here's how Case put it:
Experts are warning that China‘s red-hot economy is catching a contagion of its own. The country is increasingly awash in runaway loans, a development that could have serious implications for China and the global economy.
The situation has become so precarious that Fitch Ratings, a global credit
analysis firm, issued a report last month revealing a litany of messy banking practices associated with aggressive Chinese loan making. The report stated that these practices — involving transferring loans off of banks‘ books — constitute ―the most disconcerting trend Fitch has observed in China‘s banking sector in recent years.‖
The problem is complicated by China's socialist-market approach to tweaking its economy.
Instead of using interest rates as the brake and gas pedal of economic growth, Beijing regulates its economy by upping or decreasing the amount of loans that banks can issue.
That's fine when it works. But it's also a risky strategy, particularly when transparency is difficult to come by, as is often the case in China.
So, clearly, the situation bears close watching as both Moody's and Fitch indicate.
Top Ten Best-Selling Biographies
Some of the best recent biographies are listed on this page. These were found on the top biographies list at Amazon. Their list is mixed with autobiographies and a few histories. I have separated those out and list only the best biographies.
Biographies tell the intimate, personal life story of someone - most often a famous person, but not always. Biographies are usually written by a non-involved third person. On this list you'll find biographies about George Washington, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, and Karen Carpenter, as well as the owner of the New York Yankees. There's a lot of variety. 1. Three Cups of Tea
by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
1. Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
by: Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Greg Mortenson, ill after a failed mountain climbing attempt in the Karakoram Mountains, rested and recovered in a small Pakistani village. So moved was he by the kindness of villagers there, he vowed to return to build a school. This is the paperback version. Also available in hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook versions, and as an Audible download. [#22 in Books at Amazon in July 2010.] Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 10/24/2011)
2. The Immortal Life of Heietta Lacks
by Rebecca Skloot
This amazing biography teaches us about Heietta Lacks, who died at the age of 31 of cervical cancer in 1951. Her cancer cells were harvested, unknown to her or her family, and used in important scientific and medical research projects to this day. This book details Heietta's life, and those lives of her progeny. This is the hardcover version. Also available in paperback, Kindle, audiobook format and as an Audible download. [#44 in Books at Amazon in July 2010.]
Amazon Price: $15.54 (as of 10/24/2011)
3. Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
by Eric Metaxas
Inspired by the light of God to return to Germany and defeat Hitler, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was imprisoned and executed in a concentration camp at the age of 39. His inspiring example of steadfast faith and resolute action against evil make this a riveting and beloved biography. This is the hardcover edition; also available in Kindle and audiobook versions. [#150 in Books at Amazon in July 2010.]
Amazon Price: $16.62 (as of 10/24/2011)
4. Zeitoun
by Dave Eggars
Abdulrahman Zeitoun, a Syrian immigrant, stayed in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina to help rescue people, using a canoe. Despite his humanitarian effort he's accused of being a member of Al Qaeda and arrested, leading to a bureaucratic nightmare. This lends credence to the saying that 'no good deed will go unpunished.' This is the paperback edition; also available in hardcover, Kindle, audiobook, and Audible download versions. [#187 in Books at Amazon in July 2010.]
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 10/24/2011)
5. George Washington's Sacred Fire
by Peter A. Lillback
George Washington was not just a great politician; he was a man of ethical inspiration, and a true Christian, not just a Deist. The rumors about Washington's beliefs are rampant, but this in-depth examination of his life and writings brings the truth of his philosophies to light. This is the paperback edition; also available in hardcover and Kindle versions. [#297 in Books at Amazon in July 2010.]
Amazon Price: $13.60 (as of 10/24/2011)
6. Into The Wild
by Jon Krakauer
This has been in the top 100 best-selling biographies list at Amazon for more than 1000 days! (Much longer than most!) It tells the heart-wrenching story of
Christopher McCandless, who graduated with honors from Emory University in Atlanta in 1992. He renounced the world and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Perhaps you've seen the movieGreat biography! This is the paperback edition; also available in hardcover, Kindle, audiobook, and Audible download versions. [#260 in Books at Amazon in July 2010.]
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 10/24/2011)
7. Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century
by Sam Kashner and Nancy Schoenberger
Fame, movies, and marriage. These celebrities were known during the sixties and seventies for their breakups as much as for their marriages and reunions. They couldn't make a move without everyone knowing, but this book bares all with inside information from Elizabeth Taylor and the Burton family. This is the hardcover edition; also available in Kindle and Audible download versions.
[#305 in Books at Amazon in July 2010.]
Amazon Price: $17.46 (as of 10/24/2011)
9. Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth by: James M. Tabor
Those of us who are satisfied living out life on the surface of the planet may wonder why some people are dedicated to exploring deep inside the deepest caves in the world. This biographical account of deep descent by cavers Bill Stone and Alexander Klimchouk will let us understand the experience without actually having to do it ourselves. This is the Kindle edition; also available in hardcover, audiobook, and Audible download versions. [#521 in Kindle at Amazon in July 2010.]
Amazon Price: (as of 10/24/2011)
10. Steinbrenner: The Last Lion of Baseball
by Bill Madden
A controversial and conflicted man, owner of the New York Yankees, is exposed as what most knew him to be, an angry, impulsive bully... but there are more positive aspects to his life and personality. The biographer makes Steinbrenner three dimensional as he opens a more intimate side of his life to scrutiny. This is the hardcover edition; also available in paperback, Kindle, and Audible download versions. [#798 in Books at Amazon in July 2010.] Amazon Price: $17.81 (as of 10/24/2011)
Steve Jobs biography to be released on 24 October
篇二：英语时事政治
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汉译英时事政经用语精选
1.深化亚太合作共创和谐未来
Enhancing Asia-Pacific Cooperation to Create a Harmonious Future
Excerpts from the Speech Delivered by Hu Jintao
At the 13th APEC Economic Leaders'Meeting, Busan, ROK, 18 November 2005
2.世界上还存在着不少不稳定不确定因素，地区冲突和摩擦此起彼伏，恐怖主义 活动猖獗，南北差距拉大，非传统安全威胁上升，人类面临着许多严峻挑战，国 际社会实现持久和平、共同繁荣任重而道远。
In today's world, there are still quite some factors of instability and
uncertainty. Frequent regional frictions and conflicts, rampant
terrorist activities, the widening North-South gap and rising
nontraditional security threats all pose severe challenges to mankind. The international community is currently facing an uphill struggle to achieve lasting peace and common prosperity.
3.在经济全球化进程中，相当一部分发展中国家面临着被边缘化的危险，发展经 济困难加剧，同发达国家的发展差距继续拉大。
In the process of economic globalization, a considerable number of developing countries, which are faced with the danger of being
marginalized, have found growing difficulties in their economic
development and a widening gap between themselves and the developed countries.
4.我们应该按照公认的国际规则，本着互谅互让的精神，通过对话协商，共同寻 求解决分歧之道。
We should work together to explore ways to resolve disagreements through
dialogue and consultation in accordance with internationally recognized
principles and in the spirit of mutual understanding and accommodation.
5.我们应该显示诚意，采取灵活务实的态度，扩大共识，兑现承诺，弥合分歧， 使即将在中国香港举行的第六届世界贸易组织部长级会议取得成果，并推动谈判 早日成功结束。
We should, in all sincerity, take a down-to-earth and flexible attitude
to explore our common ground, fulfill our commitments and bridge our differences so that we will make a success of the forthcoming 6th WTO Ministerial Meeting in Hong Kong, China, bringing the negotiations to a
successful conclusion in the shortest possible time.
6.国际油价持续攀高给世界经济特别是发展中国家经济的发展带来不利影响；海 啸、飓风等自然灾害频仍给受灾国家造成巨大损失；禽流感疫情不断暴发给本地 区有关国家造成严重危害；等等。
The surging international oil price has had a negative impact on the world
economy, and the economies of the developing countries in particular. The
frequent occurrences of natural disasters such as tsunami and hurricane
have inflicted heavy losses on disaster-stricken countries. The continued
outbreak of avian flue has seriously affected some countries in this
region.
7.我们要坚持协商一致、团结互助、灵活务实，以实现贸易和投资自由化、便利 化为目标不断扩大市场开放，以经济技术合作为杠杆不断消除发展差距，以共同 应对本地区面临的重大挑战为目标不断深化合作。
Adhering to the principle of seeking consensus through consultation and
displaying solidarity and mutual support, we must adopt a flexible and pragmatic approach to further our market opening so as to attain the TILF
objectives. We must also avail ourselves of the leverage function of Ecotech cooperation to mitigate the development gap. To address the major
challenges facing the region, we must ensure that our cooperation is constantly enhanced.
8.今年进行的茂物目标中期审评表明，我们在达标的道路上取得了长足进展，地 区贸易投资环境明显改善，经济技术合作不断加深，合作成果惠及更多成员。
The mid-term review of the Bogor Goals this year shows that much progress
has been made in the process of achieving these Goals. Noticeable improvement has been secured in the region's trade and investment environment and Ecotech cooperation has been further strengthened, from
which more and more members have gained benefits.
9.我们支持加强单边行动计划和集体行动计划，通过完善成员相互审议机制，促 进区域贸易和投资自由化、便利化。
We are supportive of the Individual Action Plan (IAP) and Collective
Action Plan (CAP) and we will push ahead with the TILF process through the improvement of the peer review mechanism.
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I. 用于文章主题句
1. 不用说，
It goes without saying that 子句 = (It is) needless to say (that)子句 = It is obvious that 子句 = Obviously, S. + V.
例：不用说早睡早起是值得的。
It goes without saying that it pays to keep early hours.
2. 是不可能的; 无法
There is no Ving = There is no way of Ving. = There is no possibility of Ving. = It is impossible to V. = It is out of the question to V. = No one can V. = We cannot V.
例：不可否认的，成功的事业关键在于健康的身心。
There is not denying that successful business lies in a healthy body and mind.
3. 我深信
I am greatly convinced (that)子句 = I am greatly assured (that)子句
例：我深信预防是于治疗。
I am greatly convinced that prevention is better than cure.
4. 在各种之中，
Among various kinds of , = Of all the ,
例：在各种运动中，我尤其喜欢慢跑。
Among various kinds of sports, I like jogging in particular.
5. 是很容易证明的。
It can be easily proved (that)子句
例：时间最珍贵是很容易证明的。
It can be easily proved that nothing is more precious than time.
6. 无论如何强调都不为过
cannot be overemphasized
例：交通安全的重要性无论如何强调都不为过。
The importance of traffic safety cannot be overemphasized.
7. 就我的看法，；我认为
In my opinion, = To my mind, . = As far as I am concerned, = I am of the opinion that 子句 例：就我的看法，打电动玩具既花费时间也有害健康。
In my opinion, playing video games not only takes much time but is also harmful to health.
8. (A) 每个人都知道
Everyone knows (that)子句
(B) 就我所知，
As far as my knowledge is concerned,
例：就我所知，下列方法对我帮助很大。
As far as my knowledge is concerned, the following ways are of great help to me.
9. 毫无疑问地，
There is no doubt (that)子句
例：毫无疑问地，近视在我国的年轻人中是一个严重的问题。
There is no doubt that near-sightedness is a serious problem among the youth of our country.
10. 根据我个人经验，
According to my personal experience, = Based on my personal experience,
例：根据我个人经验，微笑已带给我许多好处。
According to my personal experience, smile has done me a lot of good.
11. 在我认识的人当中，也许没有一个人比更值得我尊敬。
Of all the people I know, perhaps non deserves my respect more than
例：在我认识的人当中，也许没有一个人比我的英文老师张老师更值得我尊敬。
Of all the people I know, perhaps non deserves my respect more than Miss Chang, my English teacher.
12. 在我的求学过程中，我忘不了
In the course of my schooling. I will never forget
例：在我的求学过程中，我忘不了学习英文所遭到的大困难。
In the course of my schooling. I will never forget the great difficulty I encountered in learning English.
13. (A) 随着人口的增加，With the increase/growth of the population,
(B) 随着科技的进步, With the advance of science and technology,
例：随着台湾经济的快速发展，许多社会问题产生了。
With the rapid development of Taiwan's economy, a lot of social problems have come to pass.
14. (A) 在这信息的年代，扮演重要的角色。
In the age of information and communication, plays an important role.
(B) 在今日工业社会中，是生命不可或缺的。
In today's industrial society, is indispensable to life.
例：在这信息的年代，计算机扮演非常重要的角色。
In this age of information and communication, the computer plays an extremely important role.
15. 在讨论，一个人不得不承认。
In dealing with , one cannot but admit (that)子句
例：在讨论未来的职业，一个人不得不承认尽早决定未来的职业很重要。
In dealing with one's future career, one cannot but admit that it is very important to decide one's future career as early as possible.
16. 世上没有什么比更令我高兴。
Nothing in the world can delight me so much as
例：世上没有什么比到快餐店吃汉堡更令我高兴。
Nothing in the world can delight me so much as having hamburgers in fast-food restaurants.
17. 是必要的 It is necessary that S (should) V
是 重要的 It is important/essential that S (should) V
是 适当的 It is proper that S (should) V
是 紧急的 It is urgent that S (should) V
例：我们当保持公共场所清洁是应当的。
It is proper that we (should) keep the public places clean.
18. 每当我听到，我就忍不住感到兴奋。Whenever I hear , I cannot but feel excited. 每当我做，我就忍不住感到悲伤。 Whenever I do , I cannot but feel sad.
每当我想到，我就忍不住感到紧张。Whenever I think of , I cannot but feel nervous.
每当我遭遇，我就忍不住感到害怕。Whenever I meet with , I cannot but feel frightened. 每当我看到 我就忍不住感到惊讶。Whenever I see , I cannot but feel surprised. 例：每当我想到我家附近那一条清澈的小溪，我就忍不住感到悲伤。
Whenever I think of the clean brook near my home, I cannot but feel sad.
= Every time I think of the clean brook near my home, I cannot help feeling sad.
19. 据说It is said (that)子句
一般认为It is thought (that)子句
大家都知道It is known (that)子句
据报导It is reported (that)子句
一般预料It is expected (that)子句
一般估计It is estimated (that)子句
一般相信It is believed (that)子句
例：一般相信阅读增加我们的知识、扩大我们的心胸。
It is believed (that) reading increases our knowledge and broadens our mind.
20. 的主要理由是
The main reason why .. is (that)子句
例：青少年犯罪的主要理由是社会环境日一败坏。
The main reason why the juveniles commit crimes is that social environment is becoming worse.
21. 俗语说得好：「」。
Well goes an old saying, ""
= As an old saying goes(runs, says), ""
= An old saying goes, ""
= It's an old saying (that)子句
例：俗话说得好：「诚实为上策」。
As an old saying goes, "Honesty is the best policy."
22. (A) 用下列方法in the following ways.
(B) 有三个主要理由。for three major reasons.
(C) 要，至少我们可做三件事。 To , there are at least three things we can do. 例：(A) 我用下列方法增加信心。
I increase my confidence in the following ways.
(B) 人们学外语有三个理由。
People learn a foreign language for three major reasons.
(C) 为了维护健康，我们每天至少可做三件事。
To keep healthy, there are at least three things we can do every day.
II. 用于文章承转句
23. 那就是(说)；亦即
That is to say,
= That is,
= Namely,
例：我们生活需有规律。也就是说，早睡早起，戒除烟酒。
We need to live a regular life. That is, we can keep good hours and refrain from smoking and drinking in the daily activities.
24. (A) 基于这个理由，For this reason,
(B) 为了这个目的，For this purpose,
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例：基于这个理由，我已决定把行医作为未来的职业。
For this reason, I have decided to take practicing medicine as my future career.
25. 我们有理由相信
We have reasons to believe (that)子句
例：我们有理由相信体罚应该严格禁止。
We have reasons to believe that corporal punishment should be strictly prohibited.
26. 事实上，
As a matter of fact, = In fact,
例：事实上，健康才是最重要。
As a matter of fact, it is health that counts.
27. (A) 例如，For example,
(B) 拿做例子 Take for example.
例：例如，我们盲目地提高生活水准，却降低生活品质。
For example, we elevate the living standards blindly, but lower the quality of life.
28. 此外，我们不应忽视
Besides (In addition), we should not neglect
例：此外，我们不应忽视每个人都想要一个温馨祥和的社会。
In addition, we should not neglect that everyone wants a friendly and peaceful society.
29. 相反地，
on the contrary, = by contrast,
篇三：英文时事阅读
Smart people may be far happier with their own company than meeting friends. A new study has found that for intelligent people, the more frequently they socialise with friends, the less satisfied they are with life.
The findings come from two evolutionary psychologists who challenge the
modern view that the more social contact we have the happier we will likely be. Satoshi Kanazawa of the London School of Economics and Norman Li of
Singapore Management University propose that the core social skills developed in our ancient past still hold sway over our happiness today.
They propose that the 'savannah theory' is at the root of modern happiness. This theory dictates that the factors which made early humans satisfied are still true with modern life.Using data from a long-term study, which surveyed adults from 18 to 28, they applied the theory to explain the findings of self-reported levels of life satisfaction.The pair focused on just two of myriad factors, which they say characterise basic differences between modern life and the way our ancestors lived - population density and how frequently we interact with friends. As might be expected, they found people living in more densely populated areas reported lower levels of life satisfaction.For anyone who braves the daily grind of the rush hour commute in a city, this is no surprise.Also as we might expect, more frequent socialisation with friends had a more positive association with levels of life satisfaction.
But these two factors interact strongly with intelligence.The authors explained that'among the extremely intelligent' more frequent social interaction is actually linked with reduced satisfaction.According to the Washington Post, self-reported happiness is higher in small towns than in cities.Kanazawa and Li's approach suggests the brains of our hunter-gatherer ancestors were perfectly adapted to life on the African savannah, where the population would have been sparse, living in groups of around 150.Social interaction would have been
crucial to survival, in terms of co-operation and finding a mate, but the space was equally important.The pair believe there may be a mismatch between the way we have evolved and the rapid lives we lead today – where society has left our minds and bodies struggling to keep up.The researchers believe smarter individuals may be able to better adapt to the challenges of modern life, and may find it easier to leave ancestral social roots behind in order to forge ahead. For the most intelligent among us, it may be that there is conflict between aspiring to greater goals and being tied to our evolutionary past.
比起和朋友见面，聪明的人自己独处时更快乐。
最新研究发现，聪明的人和朋友们社交越频繁，他们对生活的满足感越低。这项发现来自于两位进化心理学家，他们要挑战当代人的这个观点：社交生活越丰富，我们的幸福感越强。伦敦经济学院的禅洲金泽和新加坡管理大学的诺曼·李认为，发源于古代社会的核心社交能力依然主导着我们今天的幸福。他们认为，―草原理论‖是影响现代人幸福感的根源。该理论认为，那些令早期人类感到满足的因素，在现代生活中依然发挥着作用。基于对18到28岁成年人进行的一项长期调查得出的数据，他们将上述理论，用于解释受调查者关于生活中自我满意度的研究结果。影响这种满意度的因素有很多，他们两人主要关注两点——人口密度和我们与朋友互动的频次。这两点也是现代生活方式与古代生活方式之间最基本的不同之处。不出所料，他们发现，生活在人口稠密地区的人们，生活满意度水平较低。对于那些要每天面对上下班交通高峰的人来说，这不足为奇。同样如我们所料，跟朋友间的交往越频繁，生活满意度水平越高。但这两个因素与当事人的智力程度有极大关系。两位作者解释称，―在极聪明的人中‖，频繁的社交活动实际上降低了生活满意度。据《华盛顿邮报》报道，小城镇居民的生活自我满意度比大城市高。金泽和李的研究表明，我们的祖先以狩猎为生，他们的大脑完全适应了在非洲大草原的生活，那里人口稀少，多为150人左右的群居。虽然社会交往对生存来说至关重要，比如合作和寻找配偶，但空间距离也同样重要。两位研究者认为，我们的进化方式和我们今天的快节奏生活之间可能并不匹配——我们的头脑和身体不得不努力跟上如今的社会发展。研究人员认为，聪明的人可以更好地适应现代生活的挑战，更容易脱离祖先的根源性影响，去锐意进取。而对于我们中最聪明的那部分人来说，追寻更大目标与维持进化关联之间，可能存在冲突。
篇四：高级时事英语8篇作文
Children and Cyber-space
Internet is very popular among people all over the world, ranging from men to women, from the old to the young. Indeed, internet brings us enormous benefits such as free access to information, rich sources of entertainment and effective communication. However, just as a saying goes, every coin has two sides, Internet also produces some problems such as internet addiction, cyber crime, and computer-related health problems, among which the problem of children spending too much time in cyber-space is quite serious.
Some children are so addicted to the internet which provides them with video games, various kinds of entertainment and so on that they neglect their study. What’s worse, they tend to cut down the time for face-to-face communication with their family members, friends and classmates because of internet addiction. In addition, some children suffer from such health problems as myopia or obesity due to the excessive amount of time spent in the virtual world.
To solve this problem, parents and teachers should work together to strengthen supervision over the internet use and provide correct guidance to children’s study and life.
On Cultural Differences or Similarities
In this increasingly globalized world, it is highly important for us to understand the differences and similarities of different cultures so as to make our intercultural communication more effective.
Let me take China and the United States as an example. It can’t be denied that the two countries share something in common in that both are peace-loving nations with great respect for human rights, freedom and liberty. However, with diverse cultural, historical and political backgrounds, China and the USA are quite different in many aspects such as the eating habit, ways of greeting, social values, religious belief, and attitude toward money, time and relationship and so on. For instance, the Chinese believe in collectivism based on Confucianism while Americans are more individualism-drive and focus more on “I” rather than “we”.
To sum up, we need to hold the correct attitude towards cultural differences, that is, to seek common ground while setting aside the differences.
Managing the Environment
It goes without saying that our environment is under threat by air pollution, water pollution, sandstorm, mudslide, and radiation, etc.
Then what we should do to protect our environmentIn the first place, we should raise people’s awareness of environmental protection, making them understand the consequences of polluting the environment. The next step is to take some concrete measures to manage the environment. To individuals, we can lead a low-carbon life. For example, we should turn off the light and tap water after using it. What’s more, it is advisable to take public transportation rather than driving our own cars. In addition, we can separate our domestic waste into recyclable ones and non-recyclable ones. Last but not least, the government should also strengthen the enforcement of laws to punish those law-breakers severely.
Only by combining the individual efforts with government actions can we manager our environment better.
On Development in Western Societies
The past few decades have witnessed great changes in western societies.
Let us first focus on the positive changes taken place. For example, economy has been prospering and people’s living standard is on constant rise. Democracy and freedom prevail over force and dictatorship. What’s more, people enjoy longer span expectancy because of the advanced medical science.
However, just as every coin has two sides, there also appear some problems in the western countries. For instance, the natural environment is destroyed by heavy pollution since people have been pursuing economic gains at the expense of the environment. Besides, the gap between the rich and the poor is widening due to the unfair distribution of social wealth. Last but not least, global peace and stability is under threat because some western countries like launching regional wars in the name of democracy and freedom.
While the problems should not be ignored, solutions are necessary to make the western countries develop in the right direction.
On Equality and Family Life
Recently a hot topic that Li Yang, the founder of Crazy English, abused his wife aroused heated discussion among the public. Indeed, it is about equality and family life.
Though women enjoy much higher social status nowadays, they still suffer from domestic violence and complete gender equality is far from being achieved. Some men still believe in male chauvinism and demand that women should assume the role of housewife who should stay at home, looking after the children and taking care of the family. Some others regard themselves to be the center of the family and do not allow women to have any say in the family affairs. Still some are even worse by beating the women or regarding them just as simply child-bearing machines.
To achieve full gender equality, we should make some efforts. For example, the government should set up laws to prevent domestic violence from taking place. Meanwhile, we need to make everyone know that men and women should be treated equally not only in the family but also in the professional field. Last but not least, women themselves should learn to protect their rights and rise up against unfair treatment.
On Homelessness
Every country is faced with some problems such as environmental pollution, crime, poverty, inequality, and homelessness on so on. Homelessness is a universal phenomenon that some people do not have a home to live in and live on the street either because of poverty or due to some incidents such as war, flood or earthquake.
Homelessness brings about several negative social impacts. On the one hand, it breeds crimes since those who do not have a stable life resort to criminal activities to make a living, which is a threat to the security of other people. On the other hand, homelessness is harmful to the peace and stability of the country.
Then we should we do to cut down the number of homeless peopleThere is no doubt that the government and should take actions to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. Polices favorable to the homeless should be made to help them get employed and have a decent place to live in. the public should also give these homeless a helping hand. Only in this way can the problem of homelessness be solved.
On Mass Media
Mass media refers to information for and communication between large members of people, the ways in which information, especially news, etc., is spread to large number of people.
There are various types of mass media familiar to us in our daily life such as internet, TV, radio, newspapers, and magazines and so on. As important means of communication, the major functions of mass media, in my eyes, are spreading news, offering entertainment and facilitating our life.
My favorite mass media is the internet which makes our life colorful and more convenient. Internet provides quick access to news around the globe, enables us to search for much information, makes communication much easier and efficient, and allows us to relax ourselves by listening to music or watching films online. However, we should not indulge ourselves in the virtual world.
Personal Views on Reforms in Chinese Higher Education
It should be acknowledged that much progress has been made in China’s higher education. For example, an increasing number of college graduates are produced and the overall quality of the Chinese people has been improved.
However, some problems still exist in China’s higher education and reforms are needed to make it better. For instance, changes should be made in terms of the teaching method. Some teachers are still favor the traditional cramming teaching which contributes little to student’s creativity. Therefore, new methods should be employed to make teaching more stimulating and inspiring. In addition, the focus of higher education should be shifted from exam-oriented to quality oriented. After all, institutions of higher learning are places for students to learn to think for themselves and improve their overall quality instead of learning to be skilled in taking examinations.
With everyone’s effort, the reforms in China’s higher education will yield desirable results.
篇五：09高考英语最新时事热点作文预测3
2009高考英语最新时事热点作文预测三：刘翔退赛
热点3： 刘翔退赛
在2008年北京奥运会上，中国著名运动员刘翔因腿伤退出比赛，引起人们的广泛争议，下面是新浪网站的一项调查：运动员受伤后，应该坚持还是应该退出？
请你结合上表，写一篇英语短文，谈谈自己的看法。
In the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Chinese athlete Liu Xiang dropped out of the race due to his foot injury， which led to a heated discussion among people across the country.
According to a survey conducted by Sina Website，about 34% of the people think an athlete should quit the race when injured since health is much more important than a gold medal；While nearly 20% of the netizens believe that an injured athlete should hold on to the end instead of giving up halfway. They regard the sport field as a battlefield in which every athlete should fight for the honor of his or her country in spite of any difficulty.
In my opinion，it's a right choice for Liu Xiang to choose to quit the race. For one thing，nothing is more important than health and sports doesn't mean sacrificing one's health for a gold medal；for another，after Liu Xiang recovers fully，he still has many chances to realize his dream.
篇六：09高考英语最新时事热点作文预测2
2009高考英语作文预测：高三备考复习效率
在紧张的高三备考阶段，英语老师为了提高复习效率，广泛征求学生意见。假如你叫张华，请根据以下提示，给英语老师写封信，表达你们的需求和建议。 ●适当放慢进度，留出思考时间
●反复训练重要、易错知识点
●指导方法
●减少作业量以保证质量
●给予更多鼓励注意：
1.根据以上内容写一篇短文，不要逐句翻译，可适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
2.要准确使用语法和词汇；使用一定的句型、词汇，清楚、连贯地表达自己的意思；
3. 词数：100个左右。开头已给出，不计词数。
参考例文：
Dear Mr. Wang，
We're so pleased that you are willing to share our views.
In the course of the general revision，what we need is solid foundation. As you know，we didn't learn well enough in the first two years，so please slow down and make sure we have really mastered something. Besides，we need a little more time to think for ourselves. As for those important points which also make us confused， would you please give us more practice in case we forget？Meanwhile，we need your instruction，for example，in how to write in natural English. I still have another request： assign us less homework in order that we can do it more efficiently.
By the way，we often feel frustrated，which has a very bad effect on our study. We would appreciate it if you would give us some encouragement from time to time.
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篇七：09高考英语最新时事热点作文预测7
2009高考英语最新时事热点作文预测七：三鹿奶粉事
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热点7：三鹿奶粉事件
近期，"三鹿奶粉事件"吵得沸沸扬扬。经相关部门调查，发现三鹿牌婴幼儿配方奶粉里有一种对婴儿有害的物质三聚氢胺。到目前为止，奶粉污染事件已导致4名婴儿死亡，约5，4000名婴儿染病。假如你是一名记者，请你对这一事件做一下简要介绍并发表自己今后对如何确保食品安全的看法。字数130左右。
参考例文：
Recently，the incident of Sanlu milk powder has become the focus of people's attention. According to the investigation of related departments，the powder was found to contain a chemical called C3N6H6 which can cause great damage to infants' health. So far，four children have died and approximately 54，000 have developed illness after drinking the milk.
From this incident，we can see that there are still more things to be done. Firstly，the government needs everything possible to ensure the quality of products，particularly the safety of food as this concerns everyone's life. Secondly，as for the producers，it is very important for them to be morally honest. They should never try to pursue profit or economic growth at the expense of health and life of people. Thirdly，we consumers must attach importance to the things we eat and develop an awareness of how to protect our legal rights if cheated. Only in this way will we be able to build a more secure and harmonious society.
篇八：09高考英语最新时事热点作文预测9
2009高考英语最新时事热点作文预测九：无车日与环
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热点9.无车日与环保
9月22日你所在的城市和另外107个城市开展了"无车日"活动，倡议人们选用公共汽车、自行车或步行等绿色交通方式来代替开私家车。该活动得到了全国人民的支持，提高了人们节约能源与保护环境的意识，活动很成功。
下面请你用英语写一篇短文介绍该活动，并谈谈开展该活动的必要性，号召更多的城市和居民参与到该活动中来。
注意：
1. 不要逐句翻译，可适当发挥，以使行文连贯；
2. 词数：100左右。
3. 参考词汇：
无车日Car-free Day；
开展launch
One possible version：
Car-free Day was launched in our city and 107 other cities on September 22， to encourage people to take public transport， ride bicycles or walk instead of driving private cars.
The campaign has gained much support all over the country and has raised awareness among all people of energy saving and environmental protection. It's a real success.
With the development of the economy， more and more families have bought private cars， thus leading to much heavier traffic problems and more serious air pollution. Therefore， I think it's necessary to launch such campaigns. And I hope more and more cities and their residents will take part in this type of activity.