英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0113 - 你如何向父母示爱？

Topic 1-Expectation and reality, pay gap among careers

 

In modern society, one’s occupation not only provides a source of income, but also often defines¹ your social status. That is why people pay great attention on the salary of their own jobs and also that of other people’s jobs.

 

Recently, a sociology² professor has delivered a speech in an academic seminar, saying that Chinese people are fully³ aware of the vast income gap in society, and we are willing to accept it.

 

What are the interesting results from the study?

 

Topic 2-Chinese grownup kids don’t say I love you to parents

 

Recently, Tencent News has released a report on the relationship between grownup kids and their parents. The result shows the majority of the adults rarely express their love to parents, but that doesn’t mean they don’t love mom and dad.

 

What stops us from saying what we feel?

 

Topic 3-8 things that matter less than you think in a relationship

 

Choosing a romantic partner is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in life. (Or not choosing one ― we see you, single-by-choice people!)

 

While it’s important to be selective, experts agree that there are some qualities that are less crucial than most people think.                     

1 defines   

规定( define的第三人称单数 )； 使明确； 精确地解释； 画出…的线条

参考例句：

• This name defines us all. 这个名字造就了我们。 来自演讲部分
• The range of incomes over which this happens defines the 'poverty trap'. 发生在这种情况的收入范围，称为“贫困陷阱。”

2 sociology   

n.社会学，社会关系学，群落生态学

参考例句：

• He is studying sociology.他正研究社会学。
• A pioneer of legal sociology in Germany was Max Weber.德国法律社会学的先驱是马克斯·韦伯。

3 fully   

adv.完全地，全部地，彻底地；充分地

参考例句：

• The doctor asked me to breathe in,then to breathe out fully.医生让我先吸气，然后全部呼出。
• They soon became fully integrated into the local community.他们很快就完全融入了当地人的圈子。