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久仰新加坡的美丽,这次因探亲之机,有幸到这个岛国观光、旅游,身临其境,方知名不虚传。 Wherever he goes, a tourist in Singapore will see a world of trees and an ocean of flowers. Here, a myriad of tall buildings shelter the streets from the sun, while lawnsand parks dot the city. Other than those paved by bricks andstones of various colours and shapes, the grounds of the city are all blanketed by grass. Even the banks of canals and rivers are covered in greenery. The roads in the city are all separated by trees, and the circular and triangular road dividers at traffic junctions are covered with flowers and plants. Flowers bloom on the rooftops of bus stops, and amazingly, even pedestrian bridges and lamp posts are swathed in vines and speckled with flowers. 在新加坡旅游,到处所见,是树的世界,花的海洋。这里高楼林立,夹道成荫,草坪花圃,点缀其间。全市的地面,除以各种色彩、图形的砌物铺就以外,都有绿草覆盖,即使是沟河岸边,也都是绿草如茵。市区干线车行道都以树木隔界;交叉路口的环行和三角地也铺种花草;候车顶棚鲜花吐艳;更令人惊叹的是,就连那行人天桥和路灯立柱,也爬满藤蔓,缀满花朵。 In order to study the reason for Singapore's beauty, I went through a lot of material in newspapers and other publications. My general conclusion is that the most important element lies with the government's heavy emphasis on greening. Way back in the early 1960s, the Singapore government had already proposed that the nation be transformed into a "garden city". To this end, it allocated large funds year after year for the greening of the city. After more than 30 years of tireless effort, the long-cherished wish of greening and beautifying the country has been fulfilled. 为了探究新加坡缘何如此之美,我查阅了大量的报刊资料。概括论之,感到第一要素在于政府的重视和巨大投入。据悉,早在60年代初,新加坡政府就提出要把国家建成"花园城市"。为此,年年拨出巨资用于城市园林和绿化事业,历经30余年的不懈努力,才实现了全国由绿化到美化的夙愿。 The macro-controls and actual implementation of policiesby the government departments, as well as the detailed policies on environmental control and their implementation, are also important factors contributing to this achievement.I admire Singapore's all-encompassing greening policy. The covering up of soil and cement surfaces eliminated dust, thereby rendering the whole country spotless. I admire the comprehensiveness of Singapore's municipal facilities even more. In a densely-populated country with high temperatures all year round and heavy rainfall, it is indeed a miracle that the problem of mosquitoes and houseflies has been takencare of. 此外,政府部门的宏观控制和管理到位,环境保护的措施周密和具体落实,也都是极其重要的原因。我欣赏新加坡的"寸土必绿"的绿化方针,因为"黄土不见天"和"水泥不露面",因而才能消除尘埃,实现全国洁净;我更赞赏新加坡市政设施的配套完备,因而才能在人口高度密集、全年皆夏、气温较高、雨水充沛的国度消灭了蚊蝇。这些都不能不说是一个奇迹。 The tidiness and beauty of Singapore are undoubtedly manifestations of its overall national strength, the qualityof its people and the graciousness of its society. Not only has the Singapore government created a beautiful living space for its citizens, tourists from all over the world arealso able to share in the warmth and joy. Seen in this light, the beauty of Singapore not only benefits Singaporeans, but it also contributes to the whole of humanity! 新加坡的洁而美,无疑体现了它的综合国力、国民素质和社会文明程度。新加坡政府不仅为国人营造了一个如同仙境的生存空间,而且使全球五大洲来此观光、旅游者也分享了一份温馨和愉悦。从这个角度讲,新加坡的美丽,既是对国人的造福,也是对人类的一份贡献! 
新加坡的美,不仅反映在自然环境,更体现于人的心灵。我在新加坡旅游观光近一个月,时时感受到新加坡人的文明、礼貌、热情、真诚、守法、遵纪,因而这里社会治安极好,社会风尚极佳。新加坡无愧是一个文明国度。 I am a journalist in China. Although I am retired now, Iam still employed by a newspaper. Not only has this trip to Singapore given me pleasant memories, it has also provided me with many leads for my stories. After I return to my country, I shall make use of my pen to bring the experience of China's good friend - Singapore - and the friendliness ofits citizens to the people of China. Translated by Wee Kek Koon 我是中国的一名新闻工作者,现在虽已退休,仍受聘在一家报馆任职。新加坡之行不但给我留下了美好的回忆,而且为我提供了许多报道线索。使我回到祖国之后,我将通过自己的笔,把中国的友好邻邦--新加坡的经验及其人民的友好感情,带给中国人民。
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