Topic 1-University Walls: Necessary or Not

 

Five prestigious universities in Beijing were going to tear down walls to ease urban problems such as traffic congestion, according to city plans. But the notion alone has been met with outcry from many residents and students who believe that their lives will be seriously disrupted and even go as far as to indicate concerns over safety measures.

 

Is the tearing down of university walls a suitable option to ease urban problems or are they consequences too much to handle?

 

Topic 2-Fu Yuanhui Olympic Swimmer Internet Sensation

 

Chinese Olympic swimmer Fu Yuanhui has become an Internet sensation after a post-match poolside televised interview on August the 8th. You must have come across one of the millions of memes that features her animated facial expressions. This morning, she's won the bronze in women's 100m backstroke in Rio de Janeiro.

 

Topic 3-Asking for Qixi Gifts

 

She wants it, she wants it bad. But how can she let him know it?

 

What have you been thinking about? It's the Qixi Festival or Chinese Valentine's Day today.

 

Desiring gifts as a symbol of love is common. Let's make sure the boys and girls out there get what they want!