英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable1207 - 大妈飞机上脱鞋秀脚

Topic1-80% of Medical School Graduates Don't Become DoctorsOfficial figures show that 80 percent of China's medical school graduates do not become doctors while the demand for health care in the country is on the rise. What needs to be done?

Topic2-Will a Congestion¹ Charge Work for Beijing?

According to Beijing's traffic authority, the city is likely to trial a congestion charge on motorists. What is a congestion charge? Will it work for Beijing, a city with traffic jams and heavy air pollution?

Topic3-Chinese Dama Put Bare Feet on Other Passenger's Armrest on FlightPhotos of a Chinese middle-aged² woman resting her bare feet on the armrest of the seat in front of her on a flight have triggered waves of criticism online. It's not the first time we hear news on uncivilized behavior, but what does it take to stop this kind of behavior?

Topic4-The Dark Side of Emotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence is important, but the unbridled enthusiasm has obscured a dark side. What are the dark sides of EQ? Then how are we going to teach emotional intelligence in schools and develop it at work?

1 congestion   

n.阻塞，消化不良

参考例句：

• The congestion in the city gets even worse during the summer.夏天城市交通阻塞尤为严重。
• Parking near the school causes severe traffic congestion.在学校附近泊车会引起严重的交通堵塞。

2 middle-aged   

adj.中年的

参考例句：

• I noticed two middle-aged passengers.我注意到两个中年乘客。
• The new skin balm was welcome by middle-aged women.这种新护肤香膏受到了中年妇女的欢迎。