121. A question begging an answer centers on whether violence is more directly related to the innate characteristic of human being , or whether it is simply a manifestation of the ills of society . Determining the answer will be far from an easy proposition , but is nonetheless one that deserves careful and deliberate consideration .
需要回答的一个问题是：暴力与人类的天性联系更直接还是仅仅是社会恶习的体现?做出回答远非易事，而是值得仔细而审慎地考虑的事情。
122. From the standpoint of success , a good work ethic is no less important than an education . Success does , in fact ,depend on the total integration of both aspects .
从成功的角度来说，良好的职业道德与教育同等重要。事实上，成功的确建立在两方面完全融合的基础上。
123. The growing trend for wives to work outside the home even when their husbands are present and employed is in part a sharing of the financial burden with the husband , and in part a reflection of the need these women feel to have a measurable sense of personal worth .
越来越多的妻子到外面工作，甚至和她们的丈夫再一起工作，一方面是为了和丈夫共同承担经济重担，一方面反映了女性感到需要有可衡量的个人价值。
124. Just as honor is a prerequisite for respectability , so is unblemished character a barometer of integrity .
正如声誉是可敬的前提条件，无暇疵的品格是正直的晴雨表。
125. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the same is true for both the appreciation of art and music .
美在观察者的眼中，美术和音乐的欣赏也是如此。
126. The direct correlation between self-esteem and success also applies to one's ability to achieve .
自尊和成功的直接联系也适用于一个人取得成就的能力。
127. Improving the plight of teachers is indeed a priority item . However , improving the overall education system is likewise no less important .
改善教师的困难处境的确是优先处理的一件事情。但是，改进整个教育系统同等重要。
128. China and United States share many things in common . Firstly , both are major world powers . Secondly , the two nations offer mutually beneficial factors for development—China with its vast potential market and labor force , and the U.S. with its advanced technology and management expertise .
中国和美国有许多共同之处。首先，两个都是世界主要强国。第二，两个国家相互提供发展的有利因素——中国拥有巨大的潜在市场和劳动力，美国拥有先进的技术和专业的管理知识。
129. The shaky truce in the Middle East bears little resemblance to the realization of ultimate peace .
中东不可靠的休战与最终实现和平的相似性很小。
130. Idleness spawns discontent , whereas overwork leads to mental and physical exhaustion .
懒惰滋生不满，而过度工作导致精神和身体的疲劳。