英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0519 - 花钱能教出贵族吗？

Topic 1-Young Chinese More Open to Diversity in Sexuality

 

A UN report reveals that the sexual minority group still faces much prejudice in China, but there is a silver lining¹, as the younger Chinese generation is more open to the diversity in sexuality as opposed to our parents' generation. What still needs to be changed?

 

Topic 2-Expensive Etiquette² Lessons in Shanghai

 

Some wealthy Shanghai parents are forking out for expensive etiquette lessons to give their little princes and princesses a social edge in posh settings. The aristocratic-like class has come with a hefty price tag. The one-day program cost parents 3,800 Yuan or over 580 US dollars. Is it a reasonable way to cultivate a sense of nobility in their children?

 

Topic 3-Primary School Students Clean Bathrooms

 

Mr. Liu, an angry father in Fuzhou, southern China's Fujian Province, has complained to a local media outlet³, "I send my child to school to learn knowledge, not to wash the toilet!" He thinks school staff should be employed to clean the bathrooms rather than his 12 year old daughter.

1 lining   

n.衬里，衬料

参考例句：

• The lining of my coat is torn.我的外套衬里破了。
• Moss makes an attractive lining to wire baskets.用苔藓垫在铁丝篮里很漂亮。

2 etiquette   

n.礼仪，礼节；规矩

参考例句：

• The rules of etiquette are not so strict nowadays.如今的礼仪规则已不那么严格了。
• According to etiquette,you should stand up to meet a guest.按照礼节你应该站起来接待客人。

3 outlet   

n.出口/路；销路；批发商店；通风口；发泄

参考例句：

• The outlet of a water pipe was blocked.水管的出水口堵住了。
• Running is a good outlet for his energy.跑步是他发泄过剩精力的好方法。