英语角-圆桌会议 Round Table：萌宠也疯狂

Topic 1-Teacher Exit Mechanism to be Implemented in Primary and Secondary Schools

Being a teacher used to be like holding an iron rice bowl, meaning it’s a job for life, regardless of performance. But this may no longer be the case, as starting from this year, China is going to implement an exit mechanism for teachers in primary and secondary schools. Good teachers will get renewed registration to keep their positions, while incompetent teachers will be edged out of the profession.

Topic 2-Old Chinese Candy Brand Changes Packages

The old and revered Chinese brand, 大白兔奶糖, which sells creamy candies has teamed up with a French fashion brand to design new packaging for their candies. Now it is sold 10 times of the original price. Is the White Rabbit becoming a Golden Rabbit? Are you willing to pay for it? And is it a good try of the traditional Chinese brand to improve its products?

Topic 3-Zootopia fox illegally traded online

“Zootopia,” the animated movie proves to be the latest Disney juggernaut, as its box office in China over the weekend has just surpassed the 1 billion Yuan benchmark, making it the bestselling animated motion picture in Chinese movie history. So it’s not surprising that Nick and Finnick, two foxes in the movie, have gained great popularity among audiences. Now, apparently, the hottest pet to have is a fox, and you can order it online.