英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0303 - 发胖都怪雾霾

Topic1-Shenyang Encourages Students and Graduates to Buy Houses

 

A guideline published on Tuesday to boost apartment sale in Shenyang has triggered a heated debate. The guideline plans to encourage college students and new graduates to buy property. However, the publicity¹ department of Shenyang later announced the policy is still in the pipeline².

 

Topic2-Smog Makes You Fatter

 

Smog is bad for people’s health. The bad air quality makes it difficult to breathe, and may even give rise to respiratory disease. But do you know that smog may make you fatter? A US study revealed that people may put on more weight during smoggy days. Really? Is it true?

 

Topic3-China to Unveil Retirement³ Age Plan in 2016: Official

 

China's retirement age is 60 for men, 55 or 50 for women. However, recently, a government official has revealed that the country will release a plan on raising the retirement age this year. Why is that? 

1 publicity   

n.众所周知，闻名；宣传，广告

参考例句：

• The singer star's marriage got a lot of publicity.这位歌星的婚事引起了公众的关注。
• He dismissed the event as just a publicity gimmick.他不理会这件事，只当它是一种宣传手法。

2 pipeline   

n.管道，管线

参考例句：

• The pipeline supplies Jordan with 15 per cent of its crude oil.该管道供给约旦15%的原油。
• A single pipeline serves all the houses with water.一条单管路给所有的房子供水。

3 retirement   

n.退休，退职

参考例句：

• She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
• I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。