英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0120 - 诈骗的网络时代

Topic1-Best & Worst Airports of 2015

 

A survey called The Guide to Sleeping in Airports lists the ten worst airports in the world; they are mostly located in developing countries. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is ranked the 6th place on the worst airports in Asia list, while Singapore Changi International Airport is ranked as both the best airport in Asia and the world. What's your experience in the best or worst airports in your book?

 

Topic2-Whiteness Means Beauty

 

A new report found that a lot more Chinese consumers have interest in cosmetic¹ products. And some things don't change, that is the overwhelming majority of Chinese people still prefer whitening products. Do you agree that porcelain² white skin equals to beauty?

 

Topic3-China Sees Rising Online Fraud in 2015

 

A Chinese online security company has published a report, pointing out the most common tricks of online fraud in 2015. What are they? Hopefully, after listening to our show today, next time when you are in this situation, make sure you don't fall for it!

 

Topic4-Beijing Primary Schools Cancel Regular Written Test

 

It is the end of the semester for Chinese schools, and the time of the year kids take their routine final examination. Recently some primary schools in Beijing have come up with novel ideas on how the exam should be conducted. It includes abolishing written tests…

1 cosmetic   

n.化妆品；adj.化妆用的；装门面的；装饰性的

参考例句：

• These changes are purely cosmetic.这些改变纯粹是装饰门面。
• Laughter is the best cosmetic,so grin and wear it!微笑是最好的化妆品，所以请尽情微笑吧！

2 porcelain   

n.瓷；adj.瓷的，瓷制的

参考例句：

• These porcelain plates have rather original designs on them.这些瓷盘的花纹很别致。
• The porcelain vase is enveloped in cotton.瓷花瓶用棉花裹着。