英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0513 - 秀恩爱的底线在哪里？

Topic 1-Chinese Cigarette Sales Drop after Rise in Tobacco Tax

 

Health officials have claimed victory in the battle against tobacco-related deaths. Apparently¹, last year's tobacco tax hike has led to a minor² decrease in sales. Does a cigarette tax lead to a decrease of smoking rates? Why it is so difficult to curb³ smoking in China?

 

Topic 2-Girl Earns Big by Organizing Messy Wardrobes

 

Have you ever found yourself digging through your closet, desperately⁴ looking for something to wear? If your answer is yes, then you could definitely use some organization in the fashion department.

 

A female entrepreneur from Chengdu has recently made news for her job as a professional wardrobe organizer. Will having your own wardrobe organizer make your life better?

 

Topic 3-Uncivilized Behavior on Campus Including PDA

 

It's fine to walk with your girlfriend or boyfriend hand in hand on campus. You can even feed each other in the canteen. But if you dare to kiss in the public, you lose your chance of getting a scholarship. At least that's the case in a college in Wuhan.

1 apparently   

adv.显然地；表面上，似乎

参考例句：

• An apparently blind alley leads suddenly into an open space.山穷水尽，豁然开朗。
• He was apparently much surprised at the news.他对那个消息显然感到十分惊异。

2 minor   

adj.较小(少)的，较次要的；n.辅修学科；vi.辅修

参考例句：

• The young actor was given a minor part in the new play.年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。
• I gave him a minor share of my wealth.我把小部分财产给了他。

3 curb   

n.场外证券市场，场外交易；vt.制止，抑制

参考例句：

• I could not curb my anger.我按捺不住我的愤怒。
• You must curb your daughter when you are in church.你在教堂时必须管住你的女儿。

4 desperately   

adv.极度渴望地，绝望地，孤注一掷地

参考例句：

• He was desperately seeking a way to see her again.他正拼命想办法再见她一面。
• He longed desperately to be back at home.他非常渴望回家。