英语角-圆桌会议RoundTable0530 - 甜粽子咸粽子，哪个是你的最爱？

 　　Topic1-Dragon Boat Festival

　　The Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated¹ on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar. For thousands of years, the festival has been marked by eating Zong Zi (glutinous rice wrapped to form a pyramid using bamboo or reed² leaves) and racing³ dragon boats. As we are celebrating the traditional festival today in China, let's talk about all the interesting things about this holiday.

　　Topic2-Chinese roll on wheels to enjoy foreign trips

　　It's increasingly common that Chinese travelers are choosing road trips overseas over other ways of touring as they soak in sights and cultures. Do you prefer renting a car and driving yourself as mode of transportation when traveling abroad? What are the things you need to know to have a smooth drive?

　　Topic3-Signs of growing up

　　People have different views on what specific event signifies⁴ growing up. And most people when we look at ourselves as we turn 18, we don't see ourselves as a grown-up adults just yet.

　　So what are the signs of growing up? When will you feel officially you are a grownup?

1 celebrated   

adj.有名的，声誉卓著的

参考例句：

• He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
• The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。

2 reed   

n.芦苇，芦丛，簧舌，簧片

参考例句：

• The river banks were overgrown with reed.河岸长满了芦苇。
• They inhabit reed huts built on stilts above the water.他们住在建于水中木桩之上的芦苇草屋里。

3 racing   

n.竞赛，赛马；adj.竞赛用的，赛马用的

参考例句：

• I was watching the racing on television last night.昨晚我在电视上看赛马。
• The two racing drivers fenced for a chance to gain the lead.两个赛车手伺机竞相领先。

4 signifies   

表示…的意思，意味( signify的第三人称单数 )； 具有重要性，要紧

参考例句：

• The term inflation signifies a decline in the value of money. 通货膨胀一词意味着货币贬值。
• To the patient and to the physician, pain signifies an unnatural state. 无论对患者或对医师，疼痛标志着一种反常状态。