问答题
1. Directions: Translate the following sentences into Chinese and write your answers on the ANSWER SHEET. The problem with people today is that they want instant answer. They are looking for one-minute solutions to everything. Just like instant coffee, they want instant happiness. There are no quick fixes. This attitude leads to disappointment or even failure.
【正确答案】当今人们的问题在于渴望得到即时答案。他们在寻求一切问题的快速解决办法。正如速溶咖啡一样，他们想要“速感幸福”。然而，速效对策无处可寻。抱着这种态度，免不了要失望，甚至会以失败告终。
【答案解析】 本题句子结构较简单，翻译时注意应将第一句中的时间状语today提前，并注意一些短语的译法。instant answer：即时答案；one-minute solutions：一分钟的解决办法，在此处可意译为“快速解决办法”；instant coffee：速溶咖啡；quick fixes：速效对策。