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11. It is a tradition / custom/ traditional way (to...) But now/ In recent years things have changed.
……是一个传统/惯例/传统方法……但是现在/近几年来，情况已经发生变化。

12. In the past/ last/ recent... years, there has been a sharp increase/ decrease in.../... has experienced an alarming rise/ decrease in...According to an official report/ survey/ poll...
在过去的……年，在……方面有了急剧的增长/下降。根据一项官方报告/调查/民意测验......

13. Until recently/For years... has/have been regarded/ taken/ viewed as... But some people are taking a fresh look at it.
直到最近/许多年来，……一直被认为是……但是现在一些人对它有了新的看法。

14. Should/ What...? Opinions on/ Attitudes towards/ Answers to the questions vary from person to person.
……？对于这个问题的看法/态度/回答因人而异。

15. Why do/ have...? Many people often ask/ pose the questions like this.
为什么……？许多人经常问/提这样的问题。

16. Now there is a growing awareness/ recognition of the necessity to.../ Now people are becoming increasingly aware/conscious of the importance of...
现在人们越来越意识到……的必要性/重要性。

17. ..., which has been generally accepted. The truth of it is deep and profound/ self-evident.
……一直被人们普遍接受。其中的道理是深远的/重要的。

18. There is an old/ popular saying/ proverb which goes that...The truth of it is profound and significant.
有一句古老/流行的谚语说，“……”。其中的道理十分深刻。

19. One great... had ever said..., "..." Now it is still has a realistic/ profound significance.
一位伟大的……曾经说过……“……”。现在这句话仍然具有深远/现实意义。