英语角-圆桌会议RoundTable0710 - 周杰伦网吧300块1小时，是梁静茹给的勇气吗？

 　　Topic1-Do famous foreign brands lose its attractiveness when acquired by Chinese companies?

　　On the opening of Davos Forum¹ this summer, Chinese Premier² Li Keqiang said that while made-in-China products have acquired a sound global reputation, those products are still at the low and medium level in terms of quality. He also noted³ the Made-in-China 2025 strategy which aims to boost the quality of Chinese equipment with the application of intelligent technologies through cooperation with foreign partners.

　　However, how are the foreign brands that have been acquired by Chinese companies doing? Are they gaining popularity or losing attractiveness?

　　Topic2-Jay Chou's fancy Internet cafe-turned eSports venue⁴

　　Chinese pop icon⁵ Jay Chou, has partnered up with American venture capitalist firm, International Data Group, to establish the first flagship eSports venue under Jay Chou's own brand name Mojie eSport. Moreover, the venue has been touted⁶ as the first internet cafe under Jay Chou's brand. Will the super star glam be enough to pull gamers and internet users into a brick-and-mortar venue?

　　Plus, is the 300-Yuan-per-hour fee too expensive for customers?

　　Motivational Monday

　　We share quote that's motivated us at the start of week.

1 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

2 premier   

adj.首要的；n.总理，首相

参考例句：

• The Irish Premier is paying an official visit to Britain.爱尔兰总理正在对英国进行正式访问。
• He requested that the premier grant him an internview.他要求那位总理接见他一次。

3 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

4 venue   

n.犯罪地点，审判地，管辖地，发生地点，集合地点

参考例句：

• The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions.大厅给婚礼和其他社会活动提供了场所。
• The chosen venue caused great controversy among the people.人们就审判地点的问题产生了极大的争议。

5 icon   

n.偶像，崇拜的对象，画像

参考例句：

• They found an icon in the monastery.他们在修道院中发现了一个圣像。
• Click on this icon to align or justify text.点击这个图标使文本排齐。

6 touted   

v.兜售( tout的过去式和过去分词 )；招揽；侦查；探听赛马情报

参考例句：

• She's being touted as the next leader of the party. 她被吹捧为该党的下一任领导人。
• People said that he touted for his mother and sister. 据说，他给母亲和姐姐拉生意。 来自辞典例句