英语角-圆桌会议 RoundTable - 什么样的单身人士最受青睐？

Topic1 Over physical examIn recent years, health awareness seems to have grown substantially in China. Almost all health experts would suggest annual physical check-up for people, or at least people over a certain age. Southern Metropolis Weekly reports that Chinese people are have unnecessary physical examination due to increasing awareness of health and worsening environmental, food safety and anxiety problems.

But are such frequent physical examinations necessarily good for you?

Topic2 Should kids get paid for doing houseworkFor grownups, 2,600 yuan is not a very big amount of money. However, for an 11 year old boy, it is a fortune. A third grader just made it in 2 years' time by doing housework for his parents.

Of course this is purely a family matter, but it touches upon the topic of paying kids to do housework. Do you think it's a good idea for kids to get paid for doing household chores?

Topic3 Family RulesThe Spring Festival, which we are in middle of, is all about family.

In China, there is a traditional saying that goes like this, a country has its laws, and a family has its rules.国有国法家有家规.

The rules of each Chinese family might vary, but there is another saying most Chinese share a belief in, "nothing can be accomplished without norms or standards." 没有规矩不成方圆.

What exactly is Jia Gui, or family rules? Before answering this question, let's first listen to a CCTV street interview about it.

Topic4 Game Consoles Available in ChinaConsoles manufactured in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone may now be legally sold in China if they are inspected and approved by Chinese authorities.

In practical terms little has changed -- most game consoles and handhelds have long been unofficially available on the Chinese gray market to anyone who knows where to look.

Is this good news for gamers in China?

Topic5 Do mainland singers have worse singing skills than HK and TW singers?

The new season of TV singing competition show I Am A Singer still appeals to music fans and arouses debate on whether singers from Taiwan and Hong Kong are better than their mainland counterparts in terms of basic singing skills.

What are basic singing skills?

Topic6 Most Popular Singles in ChinaThe first half of February is always filled with a romantic atmosphere in the run-up to the Valentine's Day which can be a bittersweet experience.

For the singletons, this time of year comes as an annual reminder that the hunt is still going on for a true love.

Now a leading online dating website in China has come up with a survey helping locate the most popular single women and men in this vast country.

There's a geographical preference when it comes to the most ideal boyfriend/girlfriend? Does the survey contain any truth?