1、作文，三选一
1) Increasing affluence in China has fueled demand for Shark's fin. Now the ocean's top
predator is endangered. Chinese medicine is also indirectly responsible for destruction of
tigers and bears. How should traditional habits be balanced with ecological reality?
2) Are Intellectual property rights a good or bad thing for an economy as a whole? Support
your answer with examples.
3) China should allow the Yuan to float because the outcome would benefit the economic of
both China and the USA. Please comment.
2、Translation
The aviation industry is estimated to contribute two percent of current global man-made
carbon dioxide emissions and in this context, Cathay Pacific is well aware of its
responsibility to minimise the impact of its operations on the environment. In March, the
airline announced the develpment of a carbon-offset scheme that will allow the company to
neutralise a percentage of its carbon emissions by investing in environmental protection
projects in the Pearl River Delta. Under the proposed scheme, Cathay will establish a
mechanism which will offset emissions associated with its own staff business travel, and
will also provide passengers with the voluntary option of joining the offset programme.
Carbon-offset schemes are increasingly common in Europe and the United States, But are still
in their infancy in Asia; Cathay Pacific is taking the lead in this area as a part of a
programme of initiatives to improve energy efficiency, reduce fuel burn and contribute to
environmental awareness.
