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141. While the inclination to procrastinate is common , one must fully consider the detrimental impact of unnecessary delays .
虽然拖延的倾向是普遍的，但是人们应该充分考虑到不必要的延误造成的有害影响。
142. The tendency to take things for granted is understandable , but the need for one to rationally evaluate the circumstances of any situation is absolutely essential .
想当然的倾向是可以理解的，但是，理智地估计任何情形的情况是完全必需的。
143. Most people are under the illusion that a college degree guarantees success . There is no such guarantee without hard work .
许多人错误地认为大学学位能保证成功。不努力工作就没有这样的保证。
144. Some stubbornly hold to the correctness of traditional practices ,but in so doing they seem to totally ignore the fact that progress depends on change .
一些人固执地坚持传统做法的正确性，但是，他们这么做，似乎完全忽视了进步依靠变化的事实。
145. Generally speaking , previous parliamentary policy debates ignored the relevance of transparency .
总的来说，以前议会中针对政策的辩论忽视了透明度的重要性。
146. A precise definition of poverty is actually very difficult to determine . Where does one draw the line between those who are poorand those who are not ?
对贫困的精确定义实际上是很难的。如何在贫穷和非贫穷的人之间划一条界限呢？
147. Admittedly , bribery and corruption are endemic to our political and economic systems , but it doesn't necessarily follow that all politicians and business people resort to illicit behavior .
诚然，贿赂和腐败在我们的政治和经济系统中很流行，但这并不是说所有的政府官员和商界人士都采取违法行为。
148. There's little doubt that a third World War is avoidable , but it is highly unlikely that regional conflicts will disappear in the foreseeable future .
毫无疑问，第三次世界大战是可以避免的，但是，在可预见的将来地区冲突消失是非常不可能的。
149. Some people assume that investing in stock is a safe pursuit , but their assumption fails to hold water when considering the substantial risk involved .
有的人想当然地认为投资股票是有把握的事情，但是，考虑到涉及的巨大风险，他们的想当然就说不通了。
150. Some people have called for accelerated across-the-board changes .Their approach quite frankly ignores the need for gradual but effective changes .
一些人要求更快速的全盘改变。他们的做法的确忽略了渐进而有效的改变的必要性。
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