英語角-圓桌會議 RoundTable0805 - 暖男為什么這么火？

Topic1 AIDS Patients Refused by AirlinesRecently, Spring Airlines becomes a target of public criticism as it refuses 3 passengers on board after knowing one of them is an AIDS patient.

People say it is not only ignorance but also discrimination.

What happened?

Topic2 Hangzhou to sterilize stray catsHangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, is launching a program in September to control its population of stray cats.

The city advocates Trap-Neuter-Return, a humane method widely practiced in other countries to control the cat population.

Is it a good idea for the local government to take this initiative?

Topic3 Warm nice guy the new boyfriend type?

Lately an article discussing "暖男Nuan Nan", literally translated as warm guys, has been very popular on social networking sites.

The article defines a Nuan Nan as a guy who is tender, considerate and understanding. They may not be as tall, rich and handsome as others, but they prove to be very attractive to women.

Does it make sense that Nuan Nan has become the new perfect boyfriend type?

Topic4 China's new code of conduct for students triggers debateChina's Ministry of Education issoliciting public opinions on a new draft of the code of conduct for primary and middle school students.

Instead of encouraging students to act bravely as good Samaritans, the draft has asked students to learn how to protect themselves and seek help under some dangerous circumstances.

The draft has triggered a heated public debate.

Is the change good?

Topic5 Gaokao Candidates' Parents Kneel DownLast week, more than 40 parents of this year's gaokao candidates kneel down in front of the Department of Education of Shenyang, as their kids can't be admitted by any colleges.

This Monday, around 20 parents petitioned in front of the education department again, but so far they haven't got a satisfactory answer.

What happened?

Topic6 Surnaming babies, after whom?

Recently, a "family name revolution" in Changfeng, Anhui, has been brought into spotlight. As a pilot county of UN's Gender Equality Project, Changfeng awards 1000 yuan to families who surname babies after their mother, raising heated discussion on the Internet.

So how should we see it?