英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0118 - 寒冬发高跟鞋，暖心or寒心？

Topic 1-China-US co-produced movies not doing well

 

There have been 71 China-US co-produced films passing through the industries checking and entering system, to be released into the Chinese film market in 2016. Why is there such an effort being made in co-produced movies? What are the problems some of these movies face?

 

Topic 2-Street cleaners get high-heel shoes as donation

 

Some street cleaners in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, have been given a special gift this winter by their company. That is—high-heel shoes for men and women! That doesn't even fit your feet!

 

Topic 3-10 facts that prove helping¹ others is a key to achieving happiness

 

When you do good for others, the recipients² of your kindness aren't the only ones reaping the benefits. There are a ton of perks³ in it for you, too.

 

Here, we've brought you 10 ways helping others can put a smile on your own face.              

1 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

2 recipients   

adj.接受的；受领的；容纳的；愿意接受的n.收件人；接受者；受领者；接受器

参考例句：

• The recipients of the prizes had their names printed in the paper. 获奖者的姓名登在报上。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The recipients of prizes had their names printed in the paper. 获奖者名单登在报上。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3 perks   

额外津贴，附带福利，外快( perk的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Perks offered by the firm include a car and free health insurance. 公司给予的额外待遇包括一辆汽车和免费健康保险。
• Are there any perks that go with your job? 你的工作有什么津贴吗？