考研英语二翻译真题答案如下：
原文：
In the past, the United States had always been a country where individuals could pursue their own interests and achieve their own goals. However, in recent years, there has been a growing concern about the increasing gap between the rich and the poor. Many people believe that this gap is not only a social problem but also an economic issue that needs to be addressed.
答案：
过去，美国一直是一个个人可以追求自身利益和实现个人目标的国家。然而，近年来，人们越来越关注贫富差距的扩大。许多人认为，这个差距不仅是社会问题，也是一个需要解决的问题的经济问题。