英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable1012 - 长颈鹿标本警示牌

Topic 1 - TV Shows Move to Online Platform

 

Due to policy concerns, many shows which used to be shown on TV stations have moved to internet platforms. However, many of these shows don't seem to be receiving satisfactory feedback. Why is that? Can this transition¹ be done successfully? Guys?

 

Topic 2 - China Unveils 3D Toilets

 

It you are a tourist in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province, it is possible that a public toilet will be included into your tourist destinations. Apart from the fact that it is indeed a state of the art, fashionable architecture, what's drawing people's attention is that it is the first 3D printed toilet in the world.

 

So, tell me more about this high-techy-techy toilet.

 

Topic 3 - Dead Giraffe at Wuxi Zoo

 

A deceased stuffed giraffe has been drawing people's attention at a Zoo in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, during the past "Golden Week" holiday. The zoo's goal was to notify² visitors of the dangers of feeding their animals. Is this clever or creepy?                

1 transition   

n.转变，变迁，过渡

参考例句：

• Adolescence is the period of transition between childhood and adulthood.青春期是童年与成年之间的过渡时期。
• They all support a peaceful transition.他们全部都支持和平过渡。

2 notify   

vt.通知，告知，报告

参考例句：

• The court clerk will notify the witness when and where to appear.法院办事员将通知证人出庭的时间及地点。
• He will notify us where we are to meet.他将通知我们在什么地方集合。