英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0524 - 咖啡会替代茶成为国饮吗？

Topic 1-Graduates Reluctant to Start a Business

 

A recent report reveals that fewer and fewer university graduates plan to start their own business now. And the higher educational background they have, the less willingness to start a business. Why is that?

 

Topic 2-The coming caffeine rush expected in China

 

China might be known for its tea traditions, but today, it's brewing¹ an increasingly sophisticated coffee culture. A growing number of Chinese has developed a taste for the traditionally Western beverage² and café chains have grown very rapidly in number during the past several years.Industry insiders say that new consumers are being continually attracted to support the ready-to-drink or RTD coffee and coffee pod machines.

 

Topic 3-Who takes care of the child?

 

A recent online survey shows (for many young parents) after giving birth to a child that’s when more trouble ensues. Apparently³, young Chinese parents leave the responsibility of raising kids to the grandparents. Is it okay?

1 brewing   

n. 酿造, 一次酿造的量 动词brew的现在分词形式

参考例句：

• It was obvious that a big storm was brewing up. 很显然，一场暴风雨正在酝酿中。
• She set about brewing some herb tea. 她动手泡一些药茶。

2 beverage   

n.(水，酒等之外的)饮料

参考例句：

• The beverage is often colored with caramel.这种饮料常用焦糖染色。
• Beer is a beverage of the remotest time.啤酒是一种最古老的饮料。

3 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。