英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0412 - 谁是RT最懂化妆品的男人？
时间：2019-03-05 作者：英语课 分类：英语角-圆桌会议
英语课
Topic1-Controversy 1 over Chinese grassroot officials' early retirement 2
To cope with increasing pressure from a graying population, the Chinese government is mulling a timetable to postpone 3 retirement age. Here comes the controversy, some civil servants at the grass-root level are said to be entitled to an early retirement with more pension.
Topic2-Children with Dyslexia
Latest research suggests that over 10 million children in elementary schools across China have dyslexia 读写障碍, and they do not get timely support because their troubles are ignored or misunderstood. What is dyslexia? How can these kids get help?
Topic3-Boyfriend guesses how much girlfriend’s makeup 4 or cosmetics 6 cost
Sina weibo has started a new hashtag “how much does your boyfriend think your makeup costs.” It’s got more than 240 million views and 230 thousand comments to time.
It’s basically a makeup and price guessing game. The ladies are distraught when the boyfriends say “this thingy costs 5 Yuan?” Guys, what do you think, is it too luxurious 7 to spend on these cosmetic 5 products?
To cope with increasing pressure from a graying population, the Chinese government is mulling a timetable to postpone 3 retirement age. Here comes the controversy, some civil servants at the grass-root level are said to be entitled to an early retirement with more pension.
Topic2-Children with Dyslexia
Latest research suggests that over 10 million children in elementary schools across China have dyslexia 读写障碍, and they do not get timely support because their troubles are ignored or misunderstood. What is dyslexia? How can these kids get help?
Topic3-Boyfriend guesses how much girlfriend’s makeup 4 or cosmetics 6 cost
Sina weibo has started a new hashtag “how much does your boyfriend think your makeup costs.” It’s got more than 240 million views and 230 thousand comments to time.
It’s basically a makeup and price guessing game. The ladies are distraught when the boyfriends say “this thingy costs 5 Yuan?” Guys, what do you think, is it too luxurious 7 to spend on these cosmetic 5 products?
n.争论，辩论，争吵
- That is a fact beyond controversy.那是一个无可争论的事实。
- We ran the risk of becoming the butt of every controversy.我们要冒使自己在所有的纷争中都成为众矢之的的风险。
n.退休，退职
- She wanted to enjoy her retirement without being beset by financial worries.她想享受退休生活而不必为金钱担忧。
- I have to put everything away for my retirement.我必须把一切都积蓄起来以便退休后用。
v.延期，推迟
- I shall postpone making a decision till I learn full particulars.在未获悉详情之前我得从缓作出决定。
- She decided to postpone the converastion for that evening.她决定当天晚上把谈话搁一搁。
n.组织；性格；化装品
- Those who failed the exam take a makeup exam.这次考试不及格的人必须参加补考。
- Do you think her beauty could makeup for her stupidity?你认为她的美丽能弥补她的愚蠢吗？
n.化妆品；adj.化妆用的；装门面的；装饰性的
- These changes are purely cosmetic.这些改变纯粹是装饰门面。
- Laughter is the best cosmetic,so grin and wear it!微笑是最好的化妆品，所以请尽情微笑吧！
n.化妆品
- We sell a wide range of cosmetics at a very reasonable price. 我们以公道的价格出售各种化妆品。
- Cosmetics do not always cover up the deficiencies of nature. 化妆品未能掩饰天生的缺陷。