1.Nowadays more and more people begin to realize/be aware of/notice the importance/significance/seriousness of the problem of education/pollution/unemployment.

　　现在越来越多的人开始认识到(注意到)教育(污染，失业)问题的重要性(严重性)。

　　2.We often find ourselves caught/involved in a dilemma whether we should reach for the bear’s paw or for the shark’s fin...

　　我们常常发现自己陷入一个进退维谷的境地：是取鱼翅还是熊掌……

　　3.There is a growing worldwide awareness of the need for..

　　全世界对……需要的认识正在不断深入。，

　　4.Recently the issue/problem of...has been in the limelight/brought into focus/brought to public attention/concern.

　　最近……的问题引起了人们的注意(成了焦点问题，引起了公众的注意，关注)。

　　5.A recellt report released by the government has caused nationwide repercussions.

　　政府最近发布的一份报告在全国引起反响。