英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable1224 - 你赶上晚婚假了吗？

Topic1-Chinese Style ChristmasAlthough a majority of Chinese people do not have a Christmas break, the country's youth have been increasingly getting into the holiday spirit.

Different from family reunions that often mark the celebration in the west, Chinese observe the day by getting together with friends, shopping, giving gifts and romance.

Topic2-Is Beijing's Points System for Household Registration¹ Fair Enough?

The Beijing Municipal Government has soliciting² public opinion on a points system for household registration or hukou. Is Beijing's Points System for Household Registration a better option to manage population?

Topic3-More Holiday for Couples with Two Children instead of Late MarriageChinese lawmakers are considering an amendment³ to the family planning law, which may remove the benefit of extra holidays for those who get married or have children late. What may happen if the amendment passed?

Topic4-The Neglected Country ParksCountry parks in Beijing have been open for eight years now. But many park-goers have complained that the facilities in these parks are in appalling⁴ condition. What happened to those parks?  

1 registration   

n.登记，注册，挂号

参考例句：

• Marriage without registration is not recognized by law.法律不承认未登记的婚姻。
• What's your registration number?你挂的是几号？

2 soliciting   

v.恳求( solicit的现在分词 )；（指娼妇）拉客；索求；征求

参考例句：

• A prostitute was soliciting on the street. 一名妓女正在街上拉客。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• China Daily is soliciting subscriptions. 《中国日报》正在征求订户。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3 amendment   

n.改正，修正，改善，修正案

参考例句：

• The amendment was rejected by 207 voters to 143.这项修正案以207票对143票被否决。
• The Opposition has tabled an amendment to the bill.反对党已经就该议案提交了一项修正条款。

4 appalling   

adj.骇人听闻的，令人震惊的，可怕的

参考例句：

• The search was hampered by appalling weather conditions.恶劣的天气妨碍了搜寻工作。
• Nothing can extenuate such appalling behaviour.这种骇人听闻的行径罪无可恕。