(1)Independence offers many advantages, the first and foremost of which is self-determination.

　　獨立帶來很多好處，首先也是最重要的是自決。

　　(2)There has been undesirable trend in recent years towards the worship of money . A recent survey showed that X percent of respondents ranked getting rich as their top priority , compared to X percent only a few years ago . Why do people fail to realize that wealth does not necessarily bring happiness?

　　近年來出現了對社會有害的拜金主義傾向。最近的一項調查表明，X%的調查對象把致富作為他們的首選，相比之下，就在幾年前，只有X%的人這樣想。為什么人們沒能意識到財富不一定帶來幸福呢?

　　(3) Most people are of the opinion that wealth provides solutions to all problems. But in spite of the material benefits wealth provides , I believe one should abandon the pursuit of materialism and instead concentrate on the pursuit of happiness.

　　大多數人認為財富為所有問題提供解決的辦法。但是，我認為，盡管財富提供物質上的利益，一個人應該放棄物質至上的追求，而是集中精力追求幸福。

　　(4)From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw a conclusion that, although the parents'''' desire to look after children by themselves is understandable, its disadvantages far outweigh the advantages.

　　通過以上討論，我們可以得出如下結論：盡管家長想親自照看孩子的愿望是可以理解的，但是這樣做的缺點遠大于優點。

　　(5) From what has been discussed above, we may safely draw the conclusion that, althoughextra studies indeed enjoy many obvious advantages, its disadvantages shouldn''''t be ignored and far outweigh its advantages. It is absurd to force children to take extra studies after school.

　　通過以上討論，我們可以得出結論：盡管額外學習的確有很多優點，但它的缺點不可忽視，且遠大于它的優點。因此，放學后強迫孩子額外學習是不明智的。(結論句式)

　　(6)While achieving success is easier said than done, persistence does in fact pay off. One of the most important traits of a successful person is self-confidence, another is desire, and still another is determination.

　　獲得成功說起來比做起來容易，然而堅持不懈確實會有好結果。成功人士的最重要的特征之一是自信，第二是渴望，還有一個是決心。

　　(7)Most people are under the illusion that a college degree guarantees success. There is no such guarantee without hard work.

　　許多人錯誤地認為大學學位能保證成功。不努力工作就沒有這樣的保證。

　　(8)While the inclination to procrastinate is common, one must fully consider the detrimental impact of unnecessary delays.

　　雖然拖延的傾向是普遍的，但是人們應該充分考慮到不必要的延誤造成的有害影響。

　　(9)The tendency to take things for granted is understandable, but the need for one to rationally evaluate the circumstances of any situation is absolutely essential.

　　想當然的傾向是可以理解的，但是，理智地估計任何情形的情況是完全必需的。