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1.由于健康和生活条件的改善，人类寿命快速延长，这是21世纪所有发达国家的一个特征。

The rapid extension of the lifespan, resulting from improved health and living conditions, is a feature / characteristic of all developed countries in the 21st century.It is a feature that the lifespan has been rapidly extended due to / owing to improved / developed health and living conditions.2.媒体自由是否应该被限制是一个被激烈争论的话题，支持者和反对者之间的争论一直没有平息。

It is a highly / fiercely debatable / disputable issue whether freedom of press / media should be restricted / limited / controlled and the argument between supporters and opponents remains unsolved / has never calmed down.3.最近几年，人们已经对不加控制的汽车尾气排放的严重影响表示了关注。

People, in / over recent years, have shown concern on/ attached importance / emphasis to / paid attention to / focused on the dire / serious effects/ influence / impacts / consequences of increased / uncontrolled car emission（尾气排放）.4.随着世纪的不断推移，女性权益和女性在当今社会的角色已经得到更大的重视。

With the progress / advancement of centuries, / As the century progresses, a greater emphasis has been placed on women’s right and their roles in today’s / recent / current / contemporary society.5.在这几年里，没有什么话题可以像围绕保护动物的争论那样吸引如此之多的注意。

No issue, in recent years, has drawn/ attracted / aroused as much attention/ concern as the debate surrounding / around animal protection.6.在过去大约20年的时间里，贫富之间的差距这一话题受到无休止的争论。

For the last two decades approximately / roughly / or so, the issue of the divide / gap between the rich and the poor has been debated endlessly / ever-lastingly / enduringly / continuously / sustainably.7.电视暴力是否导致现实生活中的暴力行为这一问题是许多研究的主题。

The question of whether or not violence on television leads to / results in / accounts for / causes violent behavior in real life has been the topic / theme / thesis / issue of numerous studies / researches.8.我认为艺术的角色是不可或缺的，虽然它对社会的影响并不总是显而易见的。

It is my consideration / opinion / conception / thought / perception that the role of art is necessary / essential / indispensable, although its impact on our society is not always obvious / apparent / noticeable / conspicuous / prominent / influential.9.我认为，环境保护是我们保持经济持续发展所做努力的主要部分。

From my point of view, environmental protection is a central / main / major / chief part of our effort to keep the economic development sustainable / continuous / ever-lasting / endless / enduring.10.我认为在那些最需要解决的问题上花更多的人力、物力，这是很明显的。

In my opinion, it is clear / true / obvious that more manpower / labor and material should be spent on the problems which most need / demand solutions / recommendations.11.我认为政府比公司更有可能减少或者避免一些在科学研究中不道德的行为。

I tend to think that the government is more likely / probable / possible than companies to reduce or avoid immoral / unethical practices / behaviors in scientific research.12.就个人来说，我觉得关于工业化是好是坏、是福是祸的争论是不会有结果的。

Personally, disputes about whether industrialization is good or bad, a blessing or a curse are fruitless / resultless.13.我觉得私人企业和政府之间的合作关系可以产生理想的效果。

I would argue that a partnership / cooperating relationship between private enterprise and the government can create / produce a desired / dreaming / idealized result / effect.14.我支持培训孩子的独立意识是老师和父母的基本任务之一这一观点。

I subscribe to / support / am in favor of an opinion / notion / idea / perception / conception that cultivating / training children’s sense / awareness of independence is one of the basic / fundamental tasks of parents and teachers.15.没有足够的证据证明基因在一个人的成长或行为上占据最重要地位。

There is little evidence to prove / support that genetics play the most important role in the growth / outcome or behavior of an individual.16.根据给出的理由，我深信严厉的刑狱对于那些潜在的罪犯是有效的震慑工具。

According to the given reasons, I am convinced that tougher / severe imprisonment may serve as a deterrent / threatening means to the potential crimes / offenders.17.工业空气污染，尤其是那些发展中国家的工业空气污染，不仅对周围的环境非常有害，而且对本国的居住者也有害。

Industrial air pollution, especially that of the developing nations, is extremely / considerably harmful not only to the surrounding environment, but also to the residents / inhabitants of that country as well.18.现代广告业是都市工业文明的核心部分，反映了当代生活最好和最坏的方面。

Modern advertising industry is a core / central part of urban industrial civilization, reflecting / mirroring the best and worst aspects of contemporary life.19.人口的老龄化和出生率的降低给国内就业市场带来了严重的问题。

An aging population and a declining birth rate constitute a serious problem for the domestic employment market.20.高等教育如今是终身教育的核心部分和知识社会的基础。

Nowadays tertiary / advanced / higher education is a central part of lifelong learning and a basis of knowledge society.21.大部分的医药发展，包括移植技术、癌症治疗、对心脏病的了解和控制，或多或少都基于动物的实验。