英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0925 - 小苹果变身教学曲

 Topic1 Shaolin Temple and local government in ticket fare showdownA legal showdown between a renowned¹ Buddhist² temple in central China and its administration agency snagged headlines as the two battle over ticket fare distribution of the tourist site.

A group of monks³ staged a small demonstration⁴ at the Shaolin Temple, Henan Province on Saturday, demanding the whereabouts of money from ticket sales.

Ticket sales are managed by the administration committee of Songshan Shaolin Scenic⁵ Spot where the temple is located.

Why the showdown?

Topic2 What Do Students Do with Their Free TimeA recent survey conducted by qianlong.com revealed that more than half of teenagers will spend their spare time surfing the Internet and only 11.2% will choose physical exercises. This aroused heated discussion on how to guide teenagers to spend their free time properly.

Do you think it's OK for teenagers to spend so much time online?

Topic3 Body CleanseRecently, fasting has become a popular way for young people to lose weight and detox their body. Basically, the method requires people to strictly⁶ control their intake⁷ of food and drink for several days in order to give their metabolic⁸ system a rest.

Why is gaining in popularity?

Topic4 Gynecology Department Closes for Safety ReasonIt is common that restaurants and supermarkets may shut down for various reasons, but it is not common that a department in a hospital is closed.

Recently, the obstetrics and gynecology department in a county hospital in Yunnan is closed for 2 hours. Why is that? Does it have the right to do so?

Why was the department closed?

Topic5 Catchy⁹ Songs Adapted for Teaching PurposesXiao Ping Guo, or little apple is a very catchy and popular song recently. Here is a new version of it.

This adaptation is made by a middle school teacher in Chengdu. He wants to teach geography in a fun way.

Is it a good idea?

1 renowned   

adj.著名的，有名望的，声誉鹊起的

参考例句：

• He is one of the world's renowned writers.他是世界上知名的作家之一。
• She is renowned for her advocacy of human rights.她以提倡人权而闻名。

2 Buddhist   

adj./n.佛教的，佛教徒

参考例句：

• The old lady fell down in adoration before Buddhist images.那老太太在佛像面前顶礼膜拜。
• In the eye of the Buddhist,every worldly affair is vain.在佛教徒的眼里，人世上一切事情都是空的。

3 monks   

n.修道士，僧侣( monk的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The monks lived a very ascetic life. 僧侣过着很清苦的生活。
• He had been trained rigorously by the monks. 他接受过修道士的严格训练。 来自《简明英汉词典》

4 demonstration   

n.表明，示范，论证，示威

参考例句：

• His new book is a demonstration of his patriotism.他写的新书是他的爱国精神的证明。
• He gave a demonstration of the new technique then and there.他当场表演了这种新的操作方法。

5 scenic   

adj.自然景色的，景色优美的

参考例句：

• The scenic beauty of the place entranced the visitors.这里的美丽风光把游客们迷住了。
• The scenic spot is on northwestern outskirts of Beijing.这个风景区位于北京的西北远郊。

6 strictly   

adv.严厉地，严格地；严密地

参考例句：

• His doctor is dieting him strictly.他的医生严格规定他的饮食。
• The guests were seated strictly in order of precedence.客人严格按照地位高低就座。

7 intake   

n.吸入，纳入；进气口，入口

参考例句：

• Reduce your salt intake.减少盐的摄入量。
• There was a horrified intake of breath from every child.所有的孩子都害怕地倒抽了一口凉气。

8 metabolic   

adj.新陈代谢的

参考例句：

• Impressive metabolic alternations have been undergone during embryogenesis.在胚胎发生期间经历了深刻的代谢变化。
• A number of intoxicants are associated with metabolic acidosis.许多毒性物质可引起代谢性酸中毒。

9 catchy   

adj.易记住的，诡诈的，易使人上当的

参考例句：

• We need a new slogan.The old one's not catchy enough.我们需要新的口号，旧的不够吸引人。
• The chorus is very catchy to say the least.副歌部分很容易上口。