1.There is undoubtedly an element of truth in assertions that capital punishment is necessary, but proponents seem to ignore the fact that the practice has failed to deter heinous crimes.
2.Many people assume that the extinction of a plant or animal species is of little consequence. Careful examination, however, reveals that the extinction of any one species disrupts the food chain, and the loss of a plant species leads to the disappearance of a key ingredient which might yield a cure for cancer.
3.At first glance, the characteristics of Bugs BUnny seem comical. However, a closer examination reveals the cartoon character never creates a problem, and instead simply hopes for quiet and peaceful life. This suggests that cartoons most often teach children the difference between good and evil.
4.Logically, calls for a New World Order sound valid, and I whole-heartedly agree with some points, but the absurdity arises when considering that the world's 200-odd nations have diverse agendas when it comes to development and diplomacy.
5.In spite of claims to the contrary, it is common knowledge that corporal punishment most often has the exact opposite affect intended.
盡管有相反的主張,但是大家都知道體法在多數情況下產生適得其反的效果。
6.We were brought up to believe that the role of a man was to provide and the role of a woman was to care for the household and family. Today, however, role reversal is becoming increasingly commonplace.
7.Some people tend to tenaciously cling to the misguided concept of racial superioritty. Their persistence in doing so, however, does readily reveal the inferior mentality and social incompatibility of certain human beings.
一些人頑強地堅持種族優越性的錯誤觀點。然而,他們堅持這樣做正揭示了某些人自卑的心理和社會對立性。
8.Some people claim the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) far exceeds that of Western-style pharmaceuticals. More often than not, however, the exact opposite is true.
有的人聲稱中藥的功效遠遠好于西藥。但是,通常情況下,事實正好相反。
9.Workers commonly complain that causes for labor disputes rest solely on the shoulders of management. Quite likely the opposite is true.
工人經常抱怨勞資糾紛的責任完全在管理者的肩上。很可能正好相反。
10.There are those who claim that competition brings out the best in people. Others contend it simply forces one person to prove he/she is better than another. Advocates vociferously support one position or the other. I suggest the former proposition bears greater relevance than the latter.