英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0129 - 没泡面春运吃什么？

 Topic1-Top Medical Authority Says Scalpers Will be Punished

 

A video clip¹ of a young women weeping over the hospital staff colluded with scalpers, thus leaving her no chance to book for a doctor's appointment, has gone viral. China's top medical authority has reacted and said it would investigate and punish scalpers of hospital bookings. Can scalpers be stopped?

 

Topic2-Beijing Plans to Adopt Flexible Working Time in CBD Area

 

An official suggests that companies in some key functioning areas in Beijing could adopt a flexible working schedule to ease traffic congestion² during rush hour. Is it a good solution?

 

Topic3-No Instant Noodles Sold on China's Bullet Trains Stirs up Discussion

 

When Chinese people go on a trip by train, our first meal choice is usually instant noodles. However, China Railway Corporation is saying NO to instant noodles during the Spring Festival travel period this year, which falls between January 24 and March 3.

 

Topic4-Marriage Is Not as Happy as You May Imagine

 

Marriage is a celebration of love. A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. But reality says otherwise.

 

A recent survey found that a lot more women are less happy after a few years of marriage. Why is that?

1 clip   

n.夹子，别针，弹夹，片断；vt.夹住，修剪

参考例句：

• May I clip out the report on my performance?我能把报道我的文章剪下来吗？
• She fastened the papers together with a paper clip.她用曲别针把文件别在一起。

2 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。