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There is a lot of difference between the East and the West when it comes to leadership and authority. In the West, leadership often tends to be task-focused and straightforward. East Asian managers, however, tend to focus more on determining who is awarded a role or task. In the East, the personal relationship often determines who gets to do what. In the traditional East Asian culture, the boss is all-powerful and the organizational hierarchy is a critical element of managing an organization or business. As a boss, you are expected to know all the answers and be the source of clear direction. In the East, people expect the boss to instruct and lead at all times, and staff will wait for that instruction and thus be heavily dependent on the boss. This means that people lower down the organization tend to take less initiative and ownership. This is a behavior that might be viewed by some Western managers as avoiding responsibility. Titles are also very important. First names are not appropriate and people use formal titles to address the boss, thus formality and respect must be observed. As many people might already know, managing conflict in public or at open meetings is largely avoided in the East. In East Asia, losing face is a major taboo. It is viewed as something quite shameful. Addressing difficult problems at an open meeting that results in someone being criticized is a big mistake. That is not to say that East Asian managers do not have conflicts with each other. Rather they will deal with any conflicts in private and in a confidential manner. At open meetings, East Asian managers are likely to be indirect and reserved. They will handle differences in a soft and circuitous way. In the West you tend to be quite happy to address problems at an open forum. It is often viewed as a positive experience. Conflict is often dealt with in an open and direct way, that is, where problems occur, they are frequently dealt with head on.

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 environmental 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 then help pick up the mountain of garbage left over.

问答题On August 31, 1997, Lady Diana Spencer, former wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, was killed with her companion Dodi Fayed in a car accident in Paris. Tests conducted by French police indicated that the driver, who also died in the crash, was intoxicated and likely caused the accident while trying to escape the paparazzi photographers who consistently tailed Diana during any public outing. Sixteen years earlier, nearly four billion people in 74 countries had tuned in to witness the marriage of Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, to Lady Diana, a young English school teacher. Married in a grand ceremony at St Paul"s Cathedral in the presence of 2,650 guests, the couple"s romance was for the moment the envy of the world. However, before long the fairy-tale couple grew apart, an experience that was particularly painful under the ubiquitous eyes of the world"s tabloid media. In August 1996, two months after Queen Elizabeth II urged the couple to divorce, the prince and princess reached a final agreement. In exchange for a generous settlement, and the right to retain her apartments at Kensington Palace and her title of princess, Diana agreed to relinquish the title of "Her Royal Highness" and any future claims to the British throne. In the year between the divorce and her fatal car accident, the popular princess seemed well on her way of achieving her dream of becoming "a queen in people"s hearts."

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。

问答题女士们、先生们： 下午好! 非常感谢大家来参加今天的签约仪式。此次签约进一步加强了我们两家公司之间的战略合作伙伴关系。这是我们两国高科技企业之间签订的最大的知识产权合约。 贵公司是一家令人尊敬的企业。从创立之日起，它就一直以不断的创新闻名于世，它的产品推动了整个信息产业的发展，并且带动了使用其产品的企业和个人的创新。 我们双方的合作始于十年以前。十年来，我们曾携手推出了一系列高科技产品，带动了高新技术在中国的提升和应用。 今天的签约将把我们的合作推向一个新的高度，我们的合作将为客户带来更新的体验、更好的产品和更好的服务。

问答题新加坡是一座美丽的花园城市，也是一个充满活力的国家。新加坡政治稳定，民族和睦，经济发展，并在国际和地区舞台上发挥着独特的作用。 凭借坚实的经济基础和健全的金融体制，新加坡有效地抵御了亚洲金融危机的冲击，使经济很快回到了持续发展的轨道。我们对此深表钦佩。 金融危机是挑战，同时也是机遇。我相信，在贵国政府的卓越领导下，通过全体人民的不懈努力，新加坡定能在未来的岁月里取得新的更大的发展。

问答题Reporter: Mr. Zhang, what was your first job, and what did you learn from it?Mr. Zhang：我在一家进出口公司当司机。这让我有机会仔细观察公司如何运作和提升。我开始有了一些想法，怎么样自己来经营这样一家公司。Reporter: Was there anyone who taught you important business lessons?Mr. Zhang：从来也没有什么人教过我。那时候，我们国家还很落后，根本就没有什么培训之类的。我们都是一边干一边学。Reporter: Do you have a particular management philosophy?Mr. Zhang：我认为首先得有明确的目标。我们公司分成几个部门，每个部门都有一位专家挂帅。同时我们鼓励创新思维，并不完全是由顶头上司一个人说了算。Reporter: What is the benefit of this for your business?Mr. Zhang：这样就保证了下面直接开展业务的人员对于自己的业务有决策权，效率更高。Reporter: What were the toughest decisions you've had to make?Mr. Zhang：经常是和用人有关的。用对了人对于公司的成败至关重要，但对于管理者来说也是最具有风险的。我手下有我可以信赖的人管理，我的日子就好过多啦。Reporter: You've often said that building your company's brand is critical to its success. Why?Mr. Zhang：品牌带给顾客的是信任。品牌就是一切，是成功的根本。中国现在缺乏的就是品牌。我们的品牌在中国和东南亚都是知名的，但还不是全球的，这也是我们追求的一个梦想。

问答题女士们、先生们： 在这喜庆的气氛中，我们进入了北京奥运会倒计时1,000天。 今天，我们将正式发布北京奥运会吉祥物。这是中国向世界和奥林匹克运动奉献的又一特殊礼物。它与北京奥运会会徽和口号一起共同表达着中国人民对和平、友谊、进步与和谐世界的向往，传递着“北京欢迎您”的心声。 北京奥运会吉祥物具有浓郁的中国特色，表现了我国多民族大家庭的文化特点，它是艺术家和广大群众集体智慧的结晶。 作为传播奥林匹克精神的使者，北京奥运吉祥物将通过他们可爱的形象，把激情与欢乐、健康与智慧、好运与幸福带往世界各地，把美好的祝福带给世界各国的少年儿童和全体人民。

问答题欢迎布朗先生和夫人来到北京，来到我们北方电器公司。请允许我自我介绍一下。我叫李明，是公司的外办主任。很高兴能在今后的两周里陪同你们进行参观访问和商务谈判。 如果你们同意，我们想把你们安排在市中心的假日酒店下榻，从假日酒店到我们公司开车只需20分钟。住宿费由我们公司承担。如果你们不喜欢假日酒店，想离我们近一些，也可以搬到公司的招待所去住。我们的招待所是四合院式的公寓。不论你们选择哪种住宿方式，我们都会尽力为你们服务，使你们在北京有一种宾至如归的感觉。在此期间，如有不尽如人意之处，请马上与我联系，我很乐意为你们排忧解难。 回头你们先休息一下。今晚我们公司的总经理将设宴为你们接风洗尘。我7点钟来接你们。再见。

问答题On August 31, 1997, Lady Diana Spencer, former wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, was killed with her companion Dodi Fayed in a car accident in Paris. Tests conducted by French police indicated that the driver, who also died in the crash, was intoxicated and likely caused the accident while trying to escape the paparazzi photographers who consistently tailed Diana during any public outing. Sixteen years earlier, nearly four billion people in 74 countries had tuned in to witness the marriage of Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, to Lady Diana, a young English school teacher. Married in a grand ceremony at St Paul"s Cathedral in the presence of 2,650 guests, the couple"s romance was for the moment the envy of the world. However, before long the fairy-tale couple grew apart, an experience that was particularly painful under the ubiquitous eyes of the world"s tabloid media. In August 1996, two months after Queen Elizabeth II urged the couple to divorce, the prince and princess reached a final agreement. In exchange for a generous settlement, and the right to retain her apartments at Kensington Palace and her title of princess, Diana agreed to relinquish the title of "Her Royal Highness" and any future claims to the British throne. In the year between the divorce and her fatal car accident, the popular princess seemed well on her way of achieving her dream of becoming "a queen in people"s hearts."

问答题A: 在中国，出门旅行是一件很平常的事。如果一个中国人在国内旅行，除了要带上钱或信用卡，还需要带上身份证。 B: Yes．indeed．ID card is one of the most authoritative certificates issued by the government to show a person"s status．It is very useful for a person who travels around the country．And I know that a driving license cannot be used to identify a person"s status in China． A: 你说的对。和中国众多的人口相比，有驾照的还是少数。中国从1985年开始 颁发身份证，到现在有八亿多居民拥有身份证。 B: ID cards are issued to the Chinese citizens aged 16 or above．Citizens who are below that age，if they want，can also apply． A: 生活中常会用到身份证。比如，坐飞机，住旅店，从邮局取包裹，登记交税，申请驾照，或是到了任何需要出示身份证的地方，都得用身份证。 B: After about 20 years since the issue of the first ID cards，the Ministry of Public Security decided to issue the second generation of ID cards starting from January this year． A: 新一代身份证技术含量高。和老卡不同，新卡可以机读。这是中国科学家多年研究的结果。

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。

问答题新加坡是一座美丽的花园城市，也是一个充满活力的国家。新加坡政治稳定，民族和睦，经济发展，并在国际和地区舞台上发挥着独特的作用。 凭借坚实的经济基础和健全的金融体制，新加坡有效地抵御了亚洲金融危机的冲击，使经济很快回到了持续发展的轨道。我们对此深表钦佩。 金融危机是挑战，同时也是机遇。我相信，在贵国政府的卓越领导下，通过全体人民的不懈努力，新加坡定能在未来的岁月里取得新的更大的发展。

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On August 31,1997, Lady Diana Spencer,former wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, was killed with her companion Dodi Fayed in a car accident in Paris． Tests conducted by French police indicated that the driver,who also(1ied in the crash,was intoxicated and likely caused the accident while trying to escape the paparazzi photographers who consistently tailed Diana during any public outing． Sixteen years earlier, nearly four billion people in 74 countries had tuned in to witness the marriage of Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, to Lady Diana, a young English school teacher．Married in a grand ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral in the presence of 2,650 guests, the couple's romance was for the moment the envy of the world． However, before long the fairy—tale couple grew apart, an experience that was particu- larly painful under the ubiquitous eyes ofthe world's tabloid media． In August 1996, two months after Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ urged the couple to divorce, the prince and princess reached a final agreement． In exchange for a generous settlement, and the right to retain her apartments at Kensington Palace and her title of princess, Diana agreed to relinquish the title of"Her Royal Highness" and any future claims to the British throne． In the year between the divorce and her fatal car accident, the popular princess seemed well on her way of achieving her dream of becoming"a queen in people's hearts．"

问答题Mike：Let's go get something to eat．I am starving． 李：我也有点饿。正好，前面有家麦当劳。 Mike: There is always a McDonald's up ahead. Everywhere you mm there is another blasted McDonald's. They are just too convenient. I am just plain sick of seeing the "Golden Arches" everywhere I turn. Do you know that there are over 8,000 McDonald's restaurants in the U.S. alone and over 11,000 franchises worldwide? By the year 2020, everyone will eat at McDonald's every day. 李：反正我爱吃汉堡包。现在全世界好像没有几个地方没有麦当劳，卖出的汉堡包都超过一千亿个了。光中国这几年就建了几百家，小孩都到那儿过生日。当然，也不是每种产品都好吃，可起码都很标准，不管什么时候去吃，汉堡包都是一个样儿。 Mike: Whatever you say. I just don't think their food is all that great. By the way, do you know that their spokesman, Ronald McDonald, is now recognized by 96% of all American children? They are the largest minimum-wage employers in America and own more real estate than any other company on earth. What is more, they say that one of every seven American millionaires got their start at McDonald's. 李：别说了，我都要饿死了。 Mike: But I just lost my appetite.

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 informa． tion 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 devel- oping 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-buffding is vital for the developing world if they are to become knowledge societies． These are some ofthe 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。