短文翻译新视野五六册A篇.doc

第一单元 互联网的速度、巨大的资源和与他人直接交流的能力是其最大的优点。因为互联网利用计算机的快速性传输数据，所以信息能够以巨大的速度传播。但速度并不是其惟一的优点。互联网运用数百万相互连接的计算机存储数量巨大的信息。最后，由于互联网容许每个人拥有特定的邮件地址，所以人们能够便利地交流。 The Internets speed, vast resources, and its ability to directly communicate with others are its greatest benefits. Because the Internet uses the quickness of computers to transmit its data, information can travel at tremendous speeds. Speed is not the only benefit. The Internet uses hundreds of thousands of computers all connected to each other to store vast amounts of information. And finally, because the Internet allows individuals to have specific electronic mail addresses, people can easily communicate with one another. 第二单元 随着21世纪的到来，人们更加意识到快速便捷地获取信息的重要性。如果一个国家能够有效地利用所有的信息，那么将会在科学研究、教育、经济发展等领域受益。该国所需要的是建立一个全国性的“信息网络”，从而把科学家、商人、教育家等联系起来。如果能建成这样一个网络，就将促成该国的第二次信息革命。With the 21st century coming, people have increasingly realized the importance of acquiring fast and easy information. If a nation can make effective use of all the information it will benefit in the fields of scientific research, education, economic development, etc. What the nation needs to do is to establish a nation-wide “information network”, so as to link up scientists, businessmen, educators, etc. If such a network is set up, it will promote the second information revolution in the country. 第三单元 随着我国市场经济的发展，商品促销手段的使用越来越普及。越来越受人青睐的打折、馈赠、促销晚会等内容丰富、形式多样的促销活动日益增加。这些活动不仅能够使厂家和商家更多更快地赚取利润，而且有助于消费者更好地了解产品并获得实惠。但如果用这些促销手段销售劣质产品，则无论是厂家还是商家，都将自食其果。 With the development of a market economy in China, techniques of sales promotion have been more and more widely employed. The popularity of varied and numerous promotional activities such as discounts, bonuses, and promotional parties has grown steadily. The reason is that they not only help manufacturers and businesses earn higher and quicker profits, but also help consumers become acquainted with the products involved and get some practical benefits. However, if these techniques are used to promote products of i