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 Topic1-Doctors Medical GroupDoctors and investors¹ have launched dozens of medical groups that could pose challenge to the current public hospital system. It is said the groups give doctors more freedom and offer patients better access to medical resources. How does a doctor medical group operate? Will it benefit the doctors and patients alike?

Topic2-Beware of 'Fake' Home Moving FirmsMany home moving companies on internet or mobile apps are fake! Recent complaints suggest workers of these companies ask for exorbitant² fees on the spot or refuse to pay for damages. What are these phony home moving firms? How can you identify them?

Topic3-More Chinese Couples Cohabit before MarryingA new report has revealed the current state of marriage among the Chinese people. The survey shows that young married couples are more likely to have moved in together before marriage. Why is that?

Topic4-Chinese Women Getting FatterAccording to an article published in the British newspaper The Telegraph, Chinese women are 'fatter' than ever before. But most have no intention to exercise. They'd take diet pills instead. Is it true?

1 investors   

n.投资者，出资者( investor的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• a con man who bilked investors out of millions of dollars 诈取投资者几百万元的骗子
• a cash bonanza for investors 投资者的赚钱机会

2 exorbitant   

adj.过分的；过度的

参考例句：

• More competition should help to drive down exorbitant phone charges.更多的竞争有助于降低目前畸高的电话收费。
• The price of food here is exorbitant. 这儿的食物价格太高。