英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable1008 -400元的小鸡炖蘑菇

 Topic 1:  Overpriced StuffDuring the National Day holiday, many people chose to visit scenic¹ areas and get a taste of China's rich heritage.  However, they also got a taste of greed when they saw at Wutai Mountain a dish that cost 400 RMB.

Is this just a fluke?  Are things always that expensive during the holidays?

Topic 2: Beggars Union in BeijingIf you ride the subway on a regular basis in China, it's likely you've encountered the beggars, some of whom are gruesomely disfigured or can be uncomfortably invasive when it comes to getting your money.

It's an open secret that while some are for real and need the money, others are just members of a gang or are used to collecting money.

Is it a problem?

Topic 3: Some Negative Feelings May Improve Work PerformanceA new research from University of Liverpool suggests it can actually be good to feel bad at work, and that feeling good in the workplace can lead to negative outcomes. Is the research finding surprising?

1 scenic   

adj.自然景色的，景色优美的

参考例句：

• The scenic beauty of the place entranced the visitors.这里的美丽风光把游客们迷住了。
• The scenic spot is on northwestern outskirts of Beijing.这个风景区位于北京的西北远郊。