C 1998.6 do lucky numbers really bring luck?

　　--〉中國這個社會長期以來的傳統(tǒng):喜歡吉祥的數(shù)字。數(shù)字和運(yùn)氣之間有必然的聯(lián)系么?--〉(如何喜歡：重要事件選擇黃道吉日，如婚慶，開業(yè);手機(jī)號碼選擇吉祥數(shù)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(jiān)信，原因如下1)幾千年的民族傳統(tǒng)肯定有他的道理 2)偶爾的神奇現(xiàn)象也能增加信心。2 不相信的人也有自己的理由1)數(shù)字只是人類發(fā)明的符號，與運(yùn)氣無關(guān)。2)如果不遵守科學(xué)規(guī)律，任何數(shù)字都不能確保幸運(yùn)。(車禍)

　　Those who believe argue that such a tradition dates back thousands of years(這個傳統(tǒng)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(qiáng)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(shù)字都么的吉祥), accidents can’t be avoided if we turn a blind eye to science(無視科學(xué)), say, driving a car while being drunk.

　　個人認(rèn)為數(shù)字和運(yùn)氣沒有必然聯(lián)系，因此不能當(dāng)真。同時尊重這樣的一個傳統(tǒng)。

　　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(xué)費(fèi)用越來越貴，學(xué)生來自不同收入的家庭，支付學(xué)費(fèi)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(yīng)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.