英语角-圆桌会议RoundTable1123 - 圆桌教你学尬聊

Topic1- Stopping violence against women

What are the typical cases of violence against women in China? Is there anything being done? Listen to our discussion¹ on how to stop violence against women, with Ms Julia Broussard, Country Programme Manager for the UN Women China Office.

Topic2-Class of near death experience

A fake² funeral was held in the stadium of Wanda middle school of Chengdu No. 7 middle school in Sichuan province. 54 middle school students were present to experience the feeling of “passing away” for 20 minutes accompany with the sad music. The school principal³ Liu Qiang says the event is part of a psychological⁴ course which seeks to educate students to respect life through a near death experience. 

This is an unconventional school activity, as death is considered taboo⁵ in Chinese culture.

Topic3-Five Scientifically Proven Ways To Improve Your Conversations

The key to being a better conversationalist is to be an attention-giver rather than an attention-getter. This means you begin to concentrate more on the person you’re speaking with, and on gratifying their needs instead of your own. Here are some tips to improve your conversation skills.           

1 discussion   

n.讨论，谈论；论述

参考例句：

• It is certain he will come to the discussion.他肯定会来参加讨论。
• After months of discussion,a peace agreement is gradually taking shape.经过几个月的商讨，和平协议渐渐有了眉目。

2 fake   

vt.伪造，造假，假装；n.假货，赝品

参考例句：

• He can tell a fake from the original.他能分辨出赝品和真品。
• You can easily fake up an excuse to avoid going out with him.你可以很容易地编造一个借口而不与他一同外出。

3 principal   

adj.主要的；n.负责人，校长，资本

参考例句：

• When he saw the principal,he raised his hand in salutation.他看到校长时举手敬礼。
• Their school gave a reception to their new principal.他们学校为新校长举办了一个招待会。

4 psychological   

adj.心理的，精神上的

参考例句：

• Work also provides psychological well-being.工作还能使人身心健康。
• The psychological advantage of direct control is impressive.直接控制所收到的心理效果很大。

5 taboo   

n.禁忌，禁止接近，禁止使用；adj.禁忌的；v.禁忌，禁制，禁止

参考例句：

• The rude words are taboo in ordinary conversation.这些粗野的字眼在日常谈话中是禁忌的。
• Is there a taboo against sex before marriage in your society?在你们的社会里，婚前的性行为犯禁吗？