英语角-圆桌会议RoundTable0801 - 读小说，治愈or致郁？

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　　Media reports have revealed that Guangzhou is seeing an increasing number of students who are not satisfied with their high scores in this year’s Gaokao or National College Entrance Examination, and decide to go to cram schools to retake the examination next year, so they can get the ticket to a better university.

　　Another whole year preparing for arguably the most grueling examination on the planet? Why would they want to put themselves through it again?

　　Topic2-Should elderly people take up Tai Chi

　　"Martial² arts," is usually associated with kicking, punching, fighting, and body contact. Not slow, rhythmic³, and meditative⁴ body movements designed to achieve relaxation⁵ and spiritual peace. And that’s exactly what the martial art of tai chi is all about.

　　Another benefit of Tai Chi has been spotted⁶ recently. As Tai Chi can also help prevent the elderly from falling!

　　Topic3-Can Novels Heal You?

　　A forum⁷ titled “Can Novels Heal You?” was held during a literary event “Read new Horizon”. Critics, playwrights⁸, and writers shared their opinion on the visceral effects of novels on readers.

　　Can novels inspire you, comfort you, or even heal you emotionally?

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