英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable0811 - 缺乏锻炼成人类第四大杀手

Topic1 More Exercise, Better HealthWe all know that exercises make us stronger, but do you know that lack of exercises may kill us?

According to the World Health Organization, physical inactivity is the 4th biggest cause of death.

Do you exercise enough?

What does the WHO say exactly?

Topic2 English training institution withdrawing from BeijingA well-known English training institution has decided to call it quits in Beijing.

According to a notice on its official website, Dell International English Language Training School will close all five of its Beijing schools by the end of this month.

2,000 of its members will have to consider transferring to schools of other brands or discontinuing their studies with a money refund.

What has made the withdrawal? Are you surprised this could happen to the lucrative English training market in China?

Topic3 Colleges Raise Tuition FeesMany universities across China will raise their tuition fees in the upcoming academic year for the first time in more than 10 years. In some places, the tuition fee even sees a 50% uplift.

Is the increase justified?

Topic4 Co-ed dorms yes or no?

Reports about many universities in Beijing are actually allowing coed dorm buildings are raising concerns.

Some believe it's no big deal. Others frown upon such an arrangement.

Is it a yes or no?

Topic5 Organizing Prison Tours for OfficialsLast week, the National Development and Reform Commission organized a prison visit for some of its officials as part of the anti-corruption campaign.

This activity sparks some controversy online. Will it really work?