英語角-圓桌會議 RoundTable - 冰桶挑戰(zhàn)，創(chuàng)意慈善or作秀狂歡?

Topic 1: ALS Ice Bucket challenge catches on in ChinaThe "Ice Bucket Challenge," an activity which involves dumping a bucket of iced water over one's head to attract attention to a rare disease, has gone viral among celebrities across China.

It has also raised questions over whether the challenge is a proper charitable activity or apublicity stunt.

What is it?

Topic 2: Chinese don't want to throw away old stuffAn IKEA survey finds that 88% Chinese urban people don't want to abandon useless household thingsAccording to The Chinese Urban People Household Life Report published by IKEA, among urban citizens, 88% people admit that they are reluctant to abandon some household things they do not use any more, even though they realize that those things are useless and occupy too much space. And IKEA will recycle old mattressnow.

What does the report say?

Topic 3: Why did a fainting on the Shanghai subway cause panicA video of Shanghai subway passengers rushing away from a man who appeared to have fainted has once again sparked debate over whether people in China have become too callous to the needs of others.

What has happened?

Topic 4: Checking up on partnersIt is natural in any relationship to sometimes want to know more information about someone than they are offering.

But is it ok to check up on them to discover it?

A survey shows increasing females in China have a strong desire to check up on their partners.

Is there a need to check up on the partners?

Topic 5: we can still be friendsWe can still be friends. This is a common soothing word when one tries to break up with his or her partner. However, can exes really build up a friendship? Can exes be friends?

Topic 6: Girls with bigger faces more likeable:

Girls with big face are more likeable than those with oval shaped faces. This is the result of an online survey which attracts more than 5600 net users to vote. Nowadays, we see actresses with sharp chins all over the screens. Is people's taste changing now?