英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0411- 小学生写作文理想做土豪

 Topic 1: WHO urges China to use graphic¹ warnings on tobacco packetsA new report from the World Health Organization recommends that China should incorporate large, graphic images of the negative impacts of tobacco on cigarette packets. The WHO says that this will be effective in reducing the country's smoking rates.

What kind of warning does China have now? Has it been effective in reducing tobacco usage?

Topic 2: Jaywalking Unstoppable in BeijingA survey shows that Beijing's attempts to crack down on jaywalking have been weak and measures to address the issue that were passed a year ago have done little to deter² pedestrians³ from illegally crossing the street in the Chinese capital.

A survey from Beijing-based Legal Evening News shows that around 70 percent of the people believed that they have not stopped jaywalking, despite the city's ordinance⁴.

When asked whether the rules will actually make an impact, more than 60 percent of respondents were not optimistic.

Is jaywalking really that big of a problem?

Topic 3: Chinese Pupils Dream of Becoming a TuhaoOnce a year, students all around the country are asked to write down their dreams for the future. However, as the country changes, so do youngsters' dreams. It used to be that everyone wanted to be a doctor or a scientist. Now, it seems that some sixth graders in Hubei province have startled their teachers by saying they want to chihuo吃货or tuhao土豪 when they grow up.

What do these dreams say about the kids?

Topic 4: Celebrities⁵ and brandsAfter Voice of China star Li Daimo was arrested in a drug raid, all the advertisements featuring him have disappeared from the internet. The stock price of Zhejiang Fuchunjiang Hydropower Equipment, a major shareholder⁶ in the media company that runs the show, lost over 4 billion yuan in value.

Celebrities have always been a valued commodity both to sell entertainment and other products. The Li Daimo case is a bit extreme, perhaps, but how often does it happen that celebrities have such a large negative impact on the companies they're associated with?

Topic 5: Do you prefer male or female boss?

A recent survey by recruiting consultancy Hays shows that in China 36% of management positions are held by women. That's higher that the average for Asia of 28%. Hays says that this indicates that China has made significant progress in developing and nurturing⁷ female leaders.

However, a survey by Gallup shows in America, people prefer a male boss when taking a new job.

What do you think? Do men make better bosses?

Topic 6: Marriage rundownA list of all the things you need to do before and on your wedding day has become very popular on weibo. It lists all the things couples should do in preparation as well as more 200 items that need to be completed on the big day.

Some people joke that it's no wonder people only want to get married once in their life. Is getting married in China really that burdensome?

1 graphic   

adj.生动的，形象的，绘画的，文字的，图表的

参考例句：

• The book gave a graphic description of the war.这本书生动地描述了战争的情况。
• Distinguish important text items in lists with graphic icons.用图标来区分重要的文本项。

2 deter   

vt.阻止，使不敢，吓住

参考例句：

• Failure did not deter us from trying it again.失败并没有能阻挡我们再次进行试验。
• Dogs can deter unwelcome intruders.狗能够阻拦不受欢迎的闯入者。

3 pedestrians   

n.步行者( pedestrian的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Several pedestrians had come to grief on the icy pavement. 几个行人在结冰的人行道上滑倒了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Pedestrians keep to the sidewalk [footpath]! 行人走便道。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4 ordinance   

n.法令；条令；条例

参考例句：

• The Ordinance of 1785 provided the first land grants for educational purposes.1785年法案为教育目的提供了第一批土地。
• The city passed an ordinance compelling all outdoor lighting to be switched off at 9.00 PM.该市通过一条法令强令晚上九点关闭一切室外照明。

5 celebrities   

n.（尤指娱乐界的）名人( celebrity的名词复数 )；名流；名声；名誉

参考例句：

• He only invited A-list celebrities to his parties. 他只邀请头等名流参加他的聚会。
• a TV chat show full of B-list celebrities 由众多二流人物参加的电视访谈节目

6 shareholder   

n.股东，股票持有人

参考例句：

• The account department have prepare a financial statement for the shareholder.财务部为股东准备了一份财务报表。
• A shareholder may transfer his shares in accordance with the law.股东持有的股份可以依法转让。

7 nurturing   

养育( nurture的现在分词 )； 培育； 滋长； 助长

参考例句：

• These delicate plants need careful nurturing. 这些幼嫩的植物需要精心培育。
• The modern conservatory is not an environment for nurturing plants. 这个现代化温室的环境不适合培育植物。