英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0606 - 高考移民拼分还是拼地区？

Topic1-Ministry¹ wary² of students 'migrating' for better exam prospects³

 

The Ministry of Education has called for more efforts to deal with the issue of so-called “gaokao migration” or “高考移民”. What is it? Why is it a problem?

 

Topic2-Unqualified Private Fitness Trainers

 

Working out in the gym has become an integral part of some Chinese people’s lifestyle. And hiring a private fitness trainer has become the latest fad⁵. But recent reports have revealed these trainers don’t seem to be as reliable as you think. Why is that? And how can we make sure these trainers are qualified⁴ professionals?

 

Topic3-Personality Traits Associated with Longevity⁶

 

Some believe that one’s personality can alter the course of one’s destiny. But do you believe that your personality can affect how many birthdays you celebrate?

1 ministry   

n.(政府的)部；牧师

参考例句：

• They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
• We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。

2 wary   

adj.谨慎的，机警的，小心的

参考例句：

• He is wary of telling secrets to others.他谨防向他人泄露秘密。
• Paula frowned,suddenly wary.宝拉皱了皱眉头，突然警惕起来。

3 prospects   

n.希望，前途(恒为复数)

参考例句：

• There is a mood of pessimism in the company about future job prospects. 公司中有一种对工作前景悲观的情绪。
• They are less sanguine about the company's long-term prospects. 他们对公司的远景不那么乐观。

4 qualified   

adj.合格的，有资格的，胜任的，有限制的

参考例句：

• He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有资格当真正的文学家。
• We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我们必须看到我们还缺乏有资质的专家。

5 fad   

n.时尚；一时流行的狂热；一时的爱好

参考例句：

• His interest in photography is only a passing fad.他对摄影的兴趣只是一时的爱好罢了。
• A hot business opportunity is based on a long-term trend not a short-lived fad.一个热门的商机指的是长期的趋势而非一时的流行。

6 longevity   

n.长命；长寿

参考例句：

• Good habits promote longevity.良好的习惯能增长寿命。
• Human longevity runs in families.人类的长寿具有家族遗传性。