Sentence translation
1. Let me say that preventing crime is definitely better than punishing it. It’s better to have good role models and stopping crimes before it starts. But we also need harsher punishments.

2. Many cities have slum areas or ghettos where people live in dangerous or destitute conditions. The beautiful architecture and vibrant night life are one face of the city. But cities also have problems of inequality, crowding and poverty.

3. According to a report released by the Spanish news agency EFE, many Latin American leaders voiced fears that the economic crisis might unleash a wave of protectionism and anti-immigration measures in Europe.

4. Farmers in this country have to comply with stringent requirements which make it much more costly to produce. In meat production, for example, they do not tolerate growth hormones and genetically modified products.

5. The index of top European shares tumbled 2.2 percent, with banks and commodity stocks the hardest hit. The index, which gained nearly 26 percent in 2009, is now down 4.31 percent amid persistent concerns about the Euro zone’ s debt problems.

Passage translation
1.Many people love the excitements of living in a big city such as London, but for others, things happen a bit too fast. People seem busy and stressed all the time. A group called Slow London wants everyone to slow down and take some time to relax. Perhaps you could walk to work one day instead of driving, or when you buy a newspaper, take the time to have a friendly chat with the news agent. But is life in the capital really too fast? Talking about myself, I work in London. I live out in Kent, in the countryside. So I really notice how different the pace is from out in the countryside.

2.The percentage of high-school-aged youth who participate in some sort of physical activity for at least sixty minutes for five or more days per week increased from 18% in 2005 to 30% in 2010. The percentage of high-school-aged youth who ate fruits and vegetables five or more times per day decreased from 21% to 19% in the same period. Officials at the conference said that to battle the problem of obesity, a holistic approach involving the entire city must be undertaken. Every agency and group, parks and recreation, as well as community groups, churches, nonprofits and businesses must be involved in tackling obesity.