问答题Reporter：Mr.Vice Minister, could you brief us on Shanghai"s applying to host the 2010 World Exposition? 王：实际上并不是上海在申办，而是中国政府在申办。国际社会普遍认为世博会是经济，文化和科学领域内的奥林匹克。世博会向各地人民提供一个相识，共享和交朋友的机会，在这里各种新思想和新概念得到传播，发展和应用，从而提高人民的生活水平。 Reporter：Then，do you think conditions are now ripe for China to apply? 王：中国一直是在积极参与在世界各地举办的世博会的活动。如今中国经济快速发展，我们申办不光是为了推动世博会的发展，也是为了促进中国人民和全世界人民的相互了解，增强合作和交流。 Reporter：I"ve just read an article in the New York Times that says "Shanghai is bulldozing away its past"，meaning that skyscrapers are replacing the old houses in order to turn the city into a modem one．The criticism is that the city’s modernization is at the expense of the destruction of its cultural relics．How would you react to that? 王：我们中国人和外国游客都认为上海是东西方文化的结合体。20年来上海经济迅猛发展，但与此同时，我们恢复了上海很多的历史遗迹，他们得 到了更好的保护。你要是看一看上海市政府提出的申办主题就会明白，我们的目的是既要引进和发展现代的东西，同时又要保持这个城市的传统文化特点。

问答题I am delighted that we are once again celebrating the achievements of our colleagues together. Our annual University Awards recognize and honor the best in our community. Some have excelled in educating students. Some have scaled new heights in research while others have served the country with distinction. Each of our winners has scaled impressive heights. Your endeavors have helped raise the standing of our university. Your achievements have made a contribution to our country. We take pride in your achievements. Is there a formula to achieving excellence? Can excellence be measured by determining one's achievements and contributions? In this age, we tend to measure things quantitatively. But how do we grade excellence? If there should be a formula, I would like to mention the two Ps and two Cs here. The two Ps refer to Perspiration and Perseverance. The two Cs are Curiosity and Courage. All these make up the quintessential qualities in our quest for excellence. Today I would like to focus on the quality of curiosity. Curiosity, or what Einstein called a child-like sense of wonder, makes us question things that others normally do not even notice. The great French novelist Anatole France, Nobel laureate in Literature, had this to say: "The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of your minds..." The teacher's role is to draw our students' curiosity, to inspire them, to make them see the world with fresh perspectives, and to lead them to ask different and interesting questions. Curiosity is also a powerful force that drives research. The researcher sustains his or her joy in knowledge and creative expression and follows a child-like curiosity, leading him to untrodden paths of discovery. As Einstein put it, "I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious." Therefore, at the core of the best universities is an intellectual method that encourages questioning. The skepticism towards existing wisdom leads to new ways of thinking, and breakthroughs in knowledge. Deepening this spirit of enquiry is the most important challenge for our universities.

问答题A：今天，我们非常高兴地欢迎“神舟六号”载人航天代表团以及各位航天科学家来与我们见面。 B：Well，the two Chinese astronauts have toured space on board Shenzhou-6 and conducted experiments during their flight．People have been following the mission with great interest．Today，I am very excited to meet the two astronauts face to face． A：确实，中国从1992年启动载人航天工程以来，在航天技术上取得了突破性的进展，在短短13年里，一跃成为能够掌握载人航天技术的少数几个国家之一。这些成果令整个中华民族引以为傲。 B：I listened to the speech by Colonel Yang Liwei，the first Chinese astronaut，in 2003，and I feel privileged to have this one more opportunity to pay respects to your space heroes and share the joys of their Success． A：今天，“神舟六号”载人航天代表团还给我们带来了两套内容丰富的影片，包括航天员的日常训练情况和神舟六号的飞行情况，使我们得以重温那些历史性的时刻。 B：The Success of Shenzhou-6 marks a new era in China"s scientific and technological development．I sincerely hope that there will be continued and tremendous success in the space flight industry of your country．

问答题Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me start by telling you the story of Beatrice Gakuba. In Rwanda in Africa, I met a remarkable woman whose hard work and determination symbolize the talents and dreams of millions of Africans. Beatrice Gakuba left a comfortable life in the West to start a flower-growing business in her native Rwanda. Against enormous odds, her small farm grew, creating jobs for nearly 200 rural women. When I asked Beatrice Gakuba why she decided to take on such a daunting challenge, she replied, "I came here to grow beautiful flowers on the ashes of genocide." Her biggest obstacle to creating even more jobs is not a lack of skilled workers or entrepreneurial spirit; it is a weak infrastructure that makes electricity unreliable and transportation unaffordable. Through sound policies, Rwanda has come a long way from its years of pain and conflict. In a new report, Rwanda is cited by the World Bank as a model for Africa in reforming business regulations. In the last seven years, Rwanda"s economy grew an average of more than 6 percent annually. Some other African countries are on the right track. To transform Africa into a continent of hope, they need our help. The responsibility for doing more and better cannot be left to the developing world alone. It demands more than high profile meetings. It demands urgent result. Today, we have a choice. The direction we take now can help make a difference for the millions of people trapped in extreme poverty. For many, it can be a difference between life and death. We promised here five years ago, to help bring hope, dignity and opportunity into the lives of the poorest. We promised to measure and achieve results. As we gather here today, let us not forget the Beatrice Gakubas of the world, who stand poised to transform their countries. Today, we stand accountable to them. Thank you.

问答题A：今天，我们非常高兴地欢迎“神舟六号”载人航天代表团以及各位航天科学家来与我们见面。B：Well，the two Chinese astronauts have toured space on board Shenzhou-6 and conducted experiments during their flight．People have been following the mission with great interest．Today，I am very excited to meet the two astronauts face to face．A：确实，中国从1992年启动载人航天工程以来，在航天技术上取得了突破性的进展，在短短13年里，一跃成为能够掌握载人航天技术的少数几个国家之一。这些成果令整个中华民族引以为傲。B：I listened to the speech by Colonel Yang Liwei，the first Chinese astronaut，in 2003，and I feel privileged to have this one more opportunity to pay respects to your space heroes and share the joys of their Success．A：今天，“神舟六号”载人航天代表团还给我们带来了两套内容丰富的影片，包括航天员的日常训练情况和神舟六号的飞行情况，使我们得以重温那些历史性的时刻。B：The Success of Shenzhou-6 marks a new era in China's scientific and technological development．I sincerely hope that there will be continued and tremendous success in the space flight industry of your country．

问答题女士们，先生们： 英国以其灿烂的文化，众多的发明创造为世界文明和进步做出了巨大的贡献，也对中国社会的发展产生了重要的影响。改革开放以来，中国积极提倡学习、吸收包括英国在内的世界各国先进的科学技术、管理经验和优秀文化成果，以促进自己的现代化进程。中国一贯重视英国在欧洲及世界的地位和作用。中英都是联合国安理会常任理事国，在维护世界和平、促进共同发展方面肩负着重大责任，也存在着广泛的共同利益。我们应该站在战略高度，以长远眼光来看待中英关系，希望双方多来往，多了解，多协商，多合作。

问答题I see a very clear link here between British science, the development of British universities and the technological revolution. A couple of weeks ago, I had a presentation at Downing Street from some of our leading scientists. It covered fields such as nanotechnology, brain transmitters and the latest in IT. The potential in all cases was immense, for industrial production, medicine and communications. The connection between top quality scientific research and business spin-offs and development was obvious. And in the end, of course, it is business managers or public service reformers that will apply the technology in new ways. The point I am making is this. Part of winning this IT battle for the future is to create a culture in which the worlds of education, academia, science, technology and business are engaged in a perpetual conversation and exchange of views. A conversation in which we are breaking new ground in scientific and technological advance, in which our schools and universities feel comfortable with its potential; in which business and society are naturally looking for ways of applying the advances made. There are now 600 million people online. Worldwide 140,000 more people connect to the net every day. In the last three decades the price of a transatlantic phone call has fallen to a small fraction of its original level. In the same period, just as Intel's Gordon Moore predicted, computing power has doubled every eighteen months to two years. A 3G handset, soon to be on sale in every high street in the UK, has around 20,000 times more computing power than the Apollo 11 spacecraft. Recently, we witnessed an incredible moment when scientists at MIT in the US and UCL in London teamed up to pull off the first transatlantic virtual handshake. Using second-generation Internet technology, they recreated the sense of touch over a 3,000-mile distance — a remarkable development that could have applications for areas as diverse as medicine and design.

问答题Dear friends, welcome to the Louvre, the most famous museum in the world. My name is Barbara and I'll be your guide to discover the treasures of art during different periods of history. The Louvre was built in 1204 and was originally the royal castle. Now, it becomes the Palace of Arts and holds one of the richest museums in the world. Its collection, which ranges from Egyptian art of 5000 B.C. to nineteenth-century work. is divided into seven departments: Oriental Antiquities; Egyptian Antiquities; Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities; Objets d'Art; Sculptures; Paintings; and Prints and Drawings until 1848. Inside the Louvre, you can view the exceptional collection of European paintings ranging from 1400 to 1900 and the large scale nineteenth-century French paintings. Try to interpret the enigmatic smile of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, or admire the perfect proportions of the Venus de Milo. Each artwork is unique in its beauty, be it paintings or sculptures. Use your imagination and artistic eyes to appreciate the valuable heritage of mankind. With its seven sections, the Louvre Museum is colossal in size, and owns an extraordinary number of works of art. Currently, there are about 28,000 collections on display, which are only 5% or so of the Louvre's treasures, most of which are being kept in storage in the cellars. Even for the mere 5%, you will find that one day is by no means enough. There are several tours possible depending on the time available. You can wander about in leisurely fashion through the art of various countries and centuries or make a closer examination of a specific artistic style that interests you in particular. With my brief introduction and a detailed map in hand, I believe you will have an unforgettable experience here in this magnificent palace. Now you may explore by yourself and let US meet at the Glass Pyramid entrance at 5 P.m. Good luck and enjoy yourself.

问答题This is a terrible disease, for which we do not yet have a cure．Nor do we have a vaccine． Meanwhile, the mortality rate for MDS is 100 percent． MDS means that the immune system of a person has gone wrong．The immune system is the biological system in your body which fights off diseases．This system is composed mostly of what are commonly termed"white blood cells．" These cells are the hunters in the body．When a virus, such as the common cold,invades the body, the White blood cells rush to the invader and kill it． While these blood cells are busy killing an invader, the body's immune system is said to"be under attack．"If another virus or bacteria enters the body at the same time as the white blood cells are busy fighting off an invader, the second attacker has a beRer chance ofinjuring the rest of the body's system． Scientists found the virus that causes AIDS and named it HIV．The HIV vimS attacks the white blood cells and kills them,thus preventing these white cells from carrying on their impor- tant work of killing the other invading viruses． We cannot tell if a person has an HIV infectionjustby looking at him．And here lies part of the problem about the spread of HIV infection among people．For at least the first few years after a person has contracted the HⅣvirus．there are no indications that the person has the However, during this time the person carrying the virus can pass it onto other people through intimate sexual relations or sharing blood with them． Then how do we know ifwe have HIV or not?The answer is simple．Have an HIV blood test．This simple, painless AIDS test will take only a few minutes ofyour time, and, if you are at all in doubt about whether you might have contracted the HIV virus, it is a life-saving endeavor．

问答题很高兴在这次教育国际论坛上与大家交流我对21世纪教育的看法。21世纪，我们看到知识成了创造力和财富的源泉。知识能通过网络分享，我们生活在一个由网络连通的智慧时代。我们分享资源并形成各种伙伴关系。知识与经验的交流和分享创造了一个互惠互利的共同进步的环境。 在21世纪，创造和运用知识是竞争的关键，也是国家繁荣和积累财富的关键。这要求国民在工作中不断积累知识，提高技术水平。国民必须接受多层次的教育与培训，而最根本的做法就是普及教育，也就是让人人都获得接受教育的机会。而要达到普及教育的目的，我们必须通过“开放式学习”方法和技术来扩大教育范围，极大地增加学生接受教育的机会。 在开放式学习系统里，学生能学会如何成功地参与团队活动。在这样的团队活动中，学生能够互动，谦虚倾听别人的见解，学会尊重他人的观点，同时也培养批判性思维的能力。 在经济全球化的背景下，我们看到有更多的跨经济、跨国界的合作伙伴出现。一个国家要在经济全球化的竞争中取胜，必须为其公民提供普及教育以优化个人对社会的贡献。而普及教育只有在开放式学习中才能实现。

问答题赵：“地球日”是怎么回事?什么时候开始的?都取得了哪些成就? Smith: Earth Day was started in 1970．It was set to help raise the general public"s environ- mental awareness．For one thing，it provides a special day to remind people to take care of the Earth．It also gives special interest and environmental groups an opportunity to motivate their members to take action in their communities． 赵：听起来不错。可就在环保取得成绩的同时，人口膨胀、臭氧层空洞、全球气候变暖这些问题一点也没有改善。地球人口越多，资源消耗的越多，产生的垃圾也越多，到时连种粮食的地都没有了怎么办?对此我们决不可掉以轻心。 Smith: That is certainly true．By the year 2005，there will be 7 billion people on the planet．I personally think that recycling is the answer．Paper，metal，rubber，oil，and many other materials are going to have to be recycled on a much greater scale．Everyone will have to be involved．Perhaps even special legislation will be required．It is true that we are losing millions of hectares every year to housing and roads．But there is still a lot of undeveloped land that could be used for both farming and housing．And science and technology is helping us to get more out of the land that is used for farming． 赵：那么今年“地球日”你打算都干点什么呢? Smith: I will probably attend our city"s annual Earth Day celebrations and thenhelp pick up the mountain of garbage leftover．

问答题女士们，先生们： 英国以其灿烂的文化、众多的发明创造为世界文明和进步作出了巨大的贡献，也对中国社会的发展产生了重要的影响。改革开放以来，中国积极提倡学习、吸收包括英国在内的世界各国先进的科学技术、管理经验和优秀文化成果，以促进自己的现代化进程。中国一贯重视英国在欧洲及世界的地位和作用。中英都是 联合国安理会常任理事国，在维护世界和平、促进共同发展方面肩负着重大责任，也存在着广泛的共同利益。我们应该站在战略高度，以长远眼光来看待中英关系，希望双方多来往，多了解，多协商，多合作。

问答题Ladies and Gentlemen, What values should we pursue for the prosperity of Asia in the new century? I believe that the three values of freedom, diversity and openness are the driving forces behind peace and development in Asia. First, it goes without saying that freedom refers to democracy and human rights politically. Economically, it means the development of a market economy. Political freedom and economic freedom are reinforcing each other in the process of their development. With some twists and turns, Asia as a whole has been taking significant steps towards freedom over the last half century. Transition to a democratic political system has been inevitable, as economic development has created the conditions for the emergence of a middle class and civil society. I believe that the historic trends that are apparent in Asia should be a source of pride for us all. Second, development in Asia has occurred against a background of tremendous diversity, where each country has its own distinctive history and social and cultural values. Naturally, we thus see differences in the processes and speed of development. While respecting diversity, however, it is important for us to promote our common interests and our shared goals, recognizing positive influences of each other despite differences among countries. In other words, we must leave behind parochial nationalism and dogmatism, promote mutually beneficial cooperation based on equality in order to enjoy common prosperity. This should be our guiding principle. Third, our cooperation must not be of an inward-looking, closed nature, but one characterized by openness to the world outside Asia. In a world economy where globalization is advancing and economic integration, such as in Europe and Americas, is proceeding, cooperation both within Asia and between Asia and other regions must be pursued. This cooperation must be based on the principles of openness and transparency. I believe Asia should set an example for the world by seeking regional cooperation that surpasses national and ethnic distinction. So, as we pursue prosperity in a free, diverse and open Asia, what are the specific challenges that we face? I"d like to discuss three challenges. They are reform, cooperation and conveying Asia"s voice to the world.

问答题女士们、先生们! 这是我第三次访问非洲。非洲自然资源丰富，发展潜力巨大。尽管经历了数百年的殖民统治和掠夺，尽管现在还面临着不少困难和挑战，但非洲人民勤劳勇敢、不畏艰难、勇于进取，给我们留下了深刻印象。时代在发展，非洲在进步。我们高兴地看到，经过几代人的奋斗，非洲大陆完成了非殖民化进程，废除了种族隔离制度，对人类文明进步做出了巨大贡献。经过几十年的不懈努力，非洲的和平与发展事业取得了积极进展。近年来，非洲致力于解决地区冲突，总体形势趋向稳定。非洲各国以经济建设、摆脱贫困和改善民生为首要任务，积极探索适合本国国情的发展道路，全非经济连续九年保持增长。非洲在国际社会的帮助下，着力兴办教育，注重培养人才，努力解决艾滋病等社会问题。非洲国家同其他发展中国家携手推动南南合作，在国际事务中发挥着积极作用。中国政府和人民对非洲取得的每一项成就都由衷地感到高兴。我们相信在非洲各国政府和人民的不懈努力和国际社会的支持下，非洲的振兴一定会实现。

问答题过去的一年，对中国人民来说是很不寻常的一年，是改革开放和社会主义现代化建设取得显著成就的一年。经济快速发展。国内生产总值比上年增长9.1%，达到 11.67万亿元；按现行汇率计算，人均国内生产总值突破1000美元，跨上一个重要台阶。 国家财力明显增强。全国财政收入达到2.17万亿元，比上年增加2787亿元。对外贸易大幅增长。进出口总额比上年增长37.1%，达到8512亿美元，由上年居世界第五位上升到第四位。 就业超过预期目标。城镇新增就业859万人，下岗失业人员再就业440万人。居民收入增加。城镇居民可支配收入实际增长9%，农民人均纯收入实际增长4.3%。

问答题很高兴在这次教育国际论坛上与大家交流我对21世纪教育的看法。21世纪，我们看到知识成了创造力和财富的源泉。知识能通过网络分享，我们生活在一个由网络连通的智慧时代。我们分享资源并形成各种伙伴关系。知识与经验的交流和分享创造了一个互惠互利的共同进步的环境。 在21世纪，创造和运用知识是竞争的关键，也是国家繁荣和积累财富的关键。这要求国民在工作中不断积累知识，提高技术水平。国民必须接受多层次的教育与培训，而最根本的做法就是普及教育，也就是让人人都获得接受教育的机会。而要达到普及教育的目的，我们必须通过“开放式学习”方法和技术来扩大教育范围，极大地增加学生接受教育的机会。 在开放式学习系统里，学生能学会如何成功地参与团队活动。在这样的团队活动中，学生能够互动，谦虚倾听别人的见解，学会尊重他人的观点，同时也培养批判性思维的能力。 在经济全球化的背景下，我们看到有更多的跨经济、跨国界的合作伙伴出现。一个国家要在经济全球化的竞争中取胜，必须为其公民提供普及教育以优化个人对社会的贡献。而普及教育只有在开放式学习中才能实现。

问答题谈到亚洲的经济，一位世界银行的官员表示，他经常周游列国，几乎每周都会飞到亚洲，每次来到这里他都感觉良好。他认为，亚洲克服了前所未有的经济困难，虽然经济转型估计还会持续一段时间，但亚洲已经打下了良好的基础，足以建立起长期的繁荣稳定。因此，他对亚洲经济，特别是中国经济的中、长期发展感到乐观。他指出，到2020年，中国的生产总值会再翻两番，达到四万亿美元。他相信，只要亚洲各国努力把握面前的机遇，从长远看，亚洲经济的前景会是光明的。

问答题It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to this meeting on such an important issue as science, information and society. Today, science and information are opening up new horizons for human development. They do so through the exchange of scientific knowledge, the expansion of education and training, and the promotion of creativity and intercultural dialogue. Our organization is required therefore to help enlarge the spread of science and information through better education. Yet science education does not take place only in universities and institutions of higher education. An early start must be made if we are to increase the numbers of students who are interested in pursuing a scientific career. The uneven distribution of science and information between the industrialized and developing countries also raises concerns. According to a UN Report, industrialized countries, with only 15% of the world's population, are home to 88% of all Internet users. Less than 1% of people in South Asia are online, even though it is home to one-fifth of the world's population, The situation is even worse in Africa. There are only one million Internet users on the entire continent whereas in the UK alone there are 10.5 million. In other words, capacity-building is vital for the developing world if they are to become knowledge societies. These are some of the key issues that I hope you will discuss during the upcoming meeting. In particular, I am keen to hear your views on how this meeting can make a difference and, indeed, how science and information can make a difference in building knowledge societies. Thank you.

问答题Dear friends, Water is essential for human health and well being. Water also helps to reduce poverty. Without water, there would be no life on this planet. Although water covers about two-thirds of the Earth's surface, only 2.5% of the world's water is drinkable. Many millions of people around the world face water shortages. Many millions of children die every year from water-borne diseases. And drought regularly afflicts some of the world's poorest countries. The world needs to respond much better. We need to increase water efficiency, especially in agriculture. We need to free women and girls from the daily chore of carrying water, often over great distances. We must involve them in decision-making on water management. We need to make sanitation a priority. This is where progress is needed most. And we must show that water resources need not be a source of conflict. Instead, they can call for cooperation. Significant gains have been made. But a major effort is still required. That is why this year marks the beginning of the "Water for Life" Decade. Our goal is to meet the internationally agreed targets for water and sanitation by 2015, and to build the foundation for further progress in the years beyond. This is an urgent matter of human development, and human dignity. Together, we can provide safe, clean water to all the world' s people. The world's water resources are our lifeline for survival, and for sustainable development in the 21st century. Together, we must manage them better. Thank you.

问答题赵：“地球日”是怎么回事?什么时候开始的?都取得了哪些成就?Smith: Earth Day was started in 1970．It was set to help raise the general public's environ- mental awareness．For one thing，it provides a special day to remind people to take care of the Earth．It also gives special interest and environmental groups an opportunity to motivate their memb~s to take action in their communities．赵：听起来不错。可就在环保取得成绩的同时，人口膨胀、臭氧层空洞、全球气候变暖这些问题一点也没有改善。地球人口越多，资源消耗的越多，产生的垃圾也越多，到时连种粮食的地都没有了怎么办?对此我们决不可掉以轻心。Smith: That is certainly true．By the year 2005，there will be 7 billion people on the planet．I personally think that recycling is the answer．Paper，metal，rubber，oil，and many other materials are going to have to be recycled on a much greater scale．Everyone will have to be involved．Perhaps even special legislation will be required．It is true that we are losing millions of hectares every year to housing and roads．But there is still a lot of undeveloped land that could be used for both farming and housing．And science and technology is helping us to get more out of the land that is used for farming．赵：那么今年“地球日”你打算都干点什么呢?Smith: I will probably attend our city's annual Earth Day celebrations and thenhelp pick up the mountain of garbage leftover．