英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable1126 - 为什么养女更防老

 Topic1-Over 13 million people in China don’t have HukouOfficial statistics show that over 13 million people in China don’t have a Hukou or permanent residence registration¹, accounting² for 1 percent of the total population. Why cann't they obtain a Hukou? What problems does that bring?

Topic2-Environmental protection feeIn Dali, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, local authorities may charge an environment protection fee.

Owners of hostels³ around the famous lake, Erhai, may have to pay 2000 yuan per month for each room they rent out to tourists.

Topic3-Having a Daughter to Take Care of Old AgeA study recently released at the 15th China Economics Annual Conference points out that people prefer a daughter over a son to take care of them in old age, especially in cities. Why is this change in preference?

Topic4-Girl wants boyfriend to be romantic like in Korean soapA female college student has asked her boyfriend to watch 12 classic South Korean TV dramas and recite romantic scenes afterwards. Can you curve a romantic out of stone?

1 registration   

n.登记，注册，挂号

参考例句：

• Marriage without registration is not recognized by law.法律不承认未登记的婚姻。
• What's your registration number?你挂的是几号？

2 accounting   

n.会计，会计学，借贷对照表

参考例句：

• A job fell vacant in the accounting department.财会部出现了一个空缺。
• There's an accounting error in this entry.这笔账目里有差错。

3 hostels   

n.旅舍，招待所( hostel的名词复数 )；青年宿舍

参考例句：

• The students were protesting at overcrowding in the university hostels. 学生们在抗议大学宿舍过于拥挤。 来自辞典例句
• Are there any cheap hostels in Nanjing for one person? 南京有没有便宜的旅店可以一个人住？ 来自互联网