英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0516 - 不给车钱就开除！

Topic 1-Driving License¹ without Driving School Not Well Received

 

The new policy of allowing people to get a driver’s license without going to driving schools has not been well received by future drivers, since the launch of a pilot program in 16 Chinese cities this April. Haven’t we been fed up with all the corruption² and irregularities of driving schools? But why is the new policy met with a lukewarm response?

 

Topic 2-Majors & Employment

 

Recent reports show many colleges and universities are churning out graduates for industries with limited employment opportunities. Should universities adjust their majors to meet employment demand?

 

Topic 3-Shanghai white-collar worker fired over 36-yuan taxi debt

 

A white-collar worker in Shanghai is fired because she failed to pay a 36-yuan taxi ride. Is it reasonable?

1 license   

n.执照，许可证，特许；v.许可，特许

参考例句：

• The foreign guest has a license on the person.这个外国客人随身携带执照。
• The driver was arrested for having false license plates on his car.司机由于使用假车牌而被捕。

2 corruption   

n.腐败，堕落，贪污

参考例句：

• The people asked the government to hit out against corruption and theft.人民要求政府严惩贪污盗窃。
• The old man reviled against corruption.那老人痛斥了贪污舞弊。