英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0428 - 你会在试衣间自拍吗？

 Topic1 Job Market MismatchChina has a job market mismatch, according to New York Times. While companies are facing a hard time recruiting workers, college graduates are struggling to find a satisfactory job.

How big of a problem is it?

Topic2 Expensive school uniformDongguan Foreign Language School, in South China's Guangdong province, is under fire for asking students to pay 2,180 Yuan ($352) for uniforms consisting of 18 pieces.

Is there a problem?

Topic3 Expats unwilling¹ to enter teaching industryChina is facing a crisis in the recruitment of teachers from overseas. An imbalance between supply and demand means the country will need thousands of foreign teachers this year, but many of the expats seeking work are unwilling to become teachers.

Is there a mismatch between demand and supply?

Topic4 Self-deprecating humor by celebritiesThe Chines public used to look up to celebrities² who try to be perfect role models on a pedestal.

But now more of them have grown to fall in love with stars who don't mind making jokes about their shortcomings.

Is self-deprecation a rare thing among celebrities?

Topic5 10 steps women go through before making a purchaseCan't understand why he moans when you're shopping? Well according to a new infographic, women go through a staggering ten steps before they make a purchase.

For modern woman the quest for the perfect outfit³ requires meticulous⁴ planning that can take almost 40 hours to complete, says the study.

Is this true?

1 unwilling   

adj.不情愿的

参考例句：

• The natives were unwilling to be bent by colonial power.土著居民不愿受殖民势力的摆布。
• His tightfisted employer was unwilling to give him a raise.他那吝啬的雇主不肯给他加薪。

2 celebrities   

n.（尤指娱乐界的）名人( celebrity的名词复数 )；名流；名声；名誉

参考例句：

• He only invited A-list celebrities to his parties. 他只邀请头等名流参加他的聚会。
• a TV chat show full of B-list celebrities 由众多二流人物参加的电视访谈节目

3 outfit   

n.（为特殊用途的）全套装备，全套服装

参考例句：

• Jenney bought a new outfit for her daughter's wedding.珍妮为参加女儿的婚礼买了一套新装。
• His father bought a ski outfit for him on his birthday.他父亲在他生日那天给他买了一套滑雪用具。

4 meticulous   

adj.极其仔细的，一丝不苟的

参考例句：

• We'll have to handle the matter with meticulous care.这事一点不能含糊。
• She is meticulous in her presentation of facts.她介绍事实十分详细。