C 1998.6 do lucky numbers really bring luck?

　　--〉中國這個社會長期以來的傳統:喜歡吉祥的數字。數字和運氣之間有必然的聯系么?--〉(如何喜歡：重要事件選擇黃道吉日，如婚慶，開業(yè);手機號碼選擇吉祥數字。等等舉不勝舉)

　　It’s a tradition in the Chinese culture to associate lucky numbers with good luck. We select good days for big events like wedding and business ceremonies; we cast huge money for a good phone number or a car plate. Similar examples simply abound in this country(這樣的例子舉不勝舉). However, does this magical relationship exist?

　　從正反兩方面描寫，每個方面可以從多個角度來論述：1有人堅信，原因如下1)幾千年的民族傳統肯定有他的道理 2)偶爾的神奇現象也能增加信心。2 不相信的人也有自己的理由1)數字只是人類發(fā)明的符號，與運氣無關。2)如果不遵守科學規(guī)律，任何數字都不能確保幸運。(車禍)

　　Those who believe argue that such a tradition dates back thousands of years(這個傳統有幾千年的歷史了). There must be a reason. In addition, occasional coincidences(偶爾的巧合) in history and in life even add to their confidence(增強了他們對這個信心). By contrast, those who don’t believe also have their reasons. For one thing, numbers are nothing but man-made symbols. How can they have anything to do with luck? For another, however lucky the numbers are(不管這個數字都么的吉祥), accidents can’t be avoided if we turn a blind eye to science(無視科學), say, driving a car while being drunk.

　　個人認為數字和運氣沒有必然聯系，因此不能當真。同時尊重這樣的一個傳統。

　　From my point of view, there is never any relation between lucky numbers and good luck. While we keep this tradition, we should never take it too seriously.

　　D 2000.1 how I finance my college education

　　--〉大學費用越來越貴，學生來自不同收入的家庭，支付學費的方式不一而同。我的方式如何?--〉(怎么貴--占家庭開支比重上升;支付方式如何不同：打工，依賴父母)

　　College education fee is always on the increase. Generally, a higher percentage of family expense goes to education. With family background varying from person to person,(家庭背景應人而異) how students finance their education also differs. Some rely on working part-time, while others on parents. As for me, I depend on both.