英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0303 - 逗小孩的恶趣味

 Topic1 Air Pollution Discussion Based on Chai Jing's PresentationChai Jing's documentary Under the Dome¹ has caught the attention of practically everyone, including environment professionals. How do professionals look at the piece that has popularized many facts and figures about air pollution? We have Dimitri De Boer, Head of EU-China Environmental Governance Program joining our show today.

Topic2 CCTV Survey Looks At Chinese Economic LifeChinese citizens have lowered their expectation for income and more and more are planning to have their own startups, according to a survey released by China Central Television yesterday.

What are some of the things that caught your attention in the survey?

Topic3 Why do Chinese adults like to tease small kids?

When there is a family gathering² in China and there are small kids present, one type of entertainment will happen almost for sure—teasing the kids.

Many adults think it's fun when the teased kids cry or freak out. But is the fun really harmless?

Is it ok that Chinese adults like to tease small kids? What's teasing?

1 dome   

n.圆屋顶，拱顶

参考例句：

• The dome was supported by white marble columns.圆顶由白色大理石柱支撑着。
• They formed the dome with the tree's branches.他们用树枝搭成圆屋顶。

2 gathering   

n.集会，聚会，聚集

参考例句：

• He called on Mr. White to speak at the gathering.他请怀特先生在集会上讲话。
• He is on the wing gathering material for his novels.他正忙于为他的小说收集资料。