英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0331 - 职称外语考试遭遇吐槽

 Topic1 English Test for Career PromotionIn China, almost every profession has ranks for different skill level workers, for example, there are five ranks for radio host and auditor¹; four ranks for translators and lawyers. Workers can be promoted to higher level when they pass professional exams, have certain years of experience or publish books or articles in professional publication.

Besides, workers also must pass a national foreign language test to get higher rank. This year, the test of English language took place on last Saturday and once again it was criticized by millions of examinees saying it is a waste of time and social resources.

Why are people complaining? Is it problematic?

Topic2 Beijing to move unsuitable industries outSeveral years after 2006, Beijing moved more than 445 high energy and water consuming and heavy polluting enterprises out of the city including Shougang Group and Beijing Coke Factory.

Since late 2013, Beijing began to have another round of facilities moving. This time, the evacuation expands to industries that are considered unsuitable for Beijing's function and image.

What happened so far?

Topic3 Beijing to Share IC Card with TianjinMany Beijing residents drive to Tianjin during weekends since the seafood² there is much fresher and cheaper.

In the future, even those who don't have a car can do the same as often as possible since the two cities will allow the residents to use one smart card to use all their public transportation means.

What is the move about?

Topic4 PBOC orders closure of Bitcoin trading accountsChina's central bank has ordered banks and third-party payment companies to close Bitcoin trading accounts before April 15.

According to a Caixin.com report citing unnamed sources, the People's Bank of China issued a notice earlier this month, which banned banks and payment companies from providing services including opening accounts, payments and currency exchange to the top 15 Bitcoin trading platforms.

Investors³ can cash out from existing accounts until April 15. After that date they can no longer make bank transfers or payments via third parties for Bitcoin trading on China's mainland.

What's the problem with Bitcoin? Is there a problem?

Topic5 TV, Net top pastimesA survey shows the top three types of cultural consumption that Beijing residents engage in are: watching TV, surfing the Internet and reading newspapers.

The survey on cultural consumption was conducted by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Statistics and the Beijing branch of China's National Bureau of Statistics.

The survey asked 800 urban households and 400 rural households on the cultural consumption preferences.

Do the survey results fit your impression of popular pastimes?

Topic6 Badly Managed Government Website"I'm in a really bad mood today!" If this is posted on someone's weibo, there is nothing to make a fuss about. However, what if it is on a government website?

According to a net user, the Susong County bureau of housing and urban-rural development in Anhui has claimed it is not happy for months.

What happened?

1 auditor   

n.审计员，旁听着

参考例句：

• The auditor was required to produce his working papers.那个审计员被要求提供其工作底稿。
• The auditor examines the accounts of all county officers and departments.审计员查对所有县官员及各部门的帐目。

2 seafood   

n.海产食品，海味，海鲜

参考例句：

• There's an excellent seafood restaurant near here.离这儿不远有家非常不错的海鲜馆。
• Shrimps are a popular type of seafood.小虾是比较普遍的一种海味。

3 investors   

n.投资者，出资者( investor的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• a con man who bilked investors out of millions of dollars 诈取投资者几百万元的骗子
• a cash bonanza for investors 投资者的赚钱机会