《昆明理工大学博士研究生招生入学考试试题》2008英语

Part IV Translation ( 20 points )

Directions: Read the following text carefully and then translate the underlined segments into Chinese. Your translations should be written clearly on ANSWER SHEET.

Governments throughout the world act on the assumption that the welfare of their people depends largely on the economic strength and wealth of the community. (81) in order to step up production and ensure that it is utilized to the best advantage. For example, they may encourage research in various ways, including the setting up of their own research centers. They may alter the structure of education; they may cooperate directly in the growing number of international projects related to science, economics and industry. In any case, all such interventions are heavily dependent on scientific advice and also scientific and technological manpower of all kinds. (83) At the same time, the normal rate of social change throughout the world is taking place at a vastly accelerated speed compared with the past. For example, (84) the effect of building up unusual pressures and tensions within the community and consequently presents serious problems for the governments concerned. (85) dependent on biologists and social scientists for planning the appropriate programs and putting them into effect.

Part V Writing (10 points)

Directions: Present a written argument based on the following topic.

Some people believe that government spends too much money on space research while there are still a lot of problems on the earth. Do you agree or disagree？

You should write no less than 150 words.

Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and with relevant evidence.