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vt. 用立法规定；通过立法vi. 制定法律；立法
Many people in our country have advocated government to legislate to ensure the security of schools.
Well done Coco
CHN_Leo
constitutional (constitute)

vt. 用立法规定；通过立法vi. 制定法律；立法
Many people in our country have advocated government to legislate to ensure the security of schools.
Well done Coco
CHN_Leo
constitutional (constitute)

World's Biggest Cities merging into mega-regions.
4. a)Short answers
a) The development
b) The trend towards the development of mega regions.
c) Their five largest cities account for half the countries' wealth.
d) Because of the large economic difference between the rich and poor.
5 1005. Referents
100 mil The
120 mil The number of people who live in Hong Kon- Shenhzen-Guangzhou region in China.
45% The percentage of growth in Los Angeles' population between 1975 and 1990.
it(D) Urban sprawl
their(D) Cities like Los Angeles
TO BE CONTINUED6.Complete the sentences
a).....while making economic sense
b)......the likelihood of urban unrest is high.
c).....promoting the image of an outer-city 'world-class lifestyle'.
d).....is a reason for (the development of) urban sprawl.
e)....come from the world's largest 40 mega-regions.
Good luck, study hard, get some sleep and think positively,
Kaarie

World's Biggest Cities merging into mega-regions.
4. a) The development of the (so-called) 'endless city.'
b) The trend towards the development of mega regions.
c) Their five largest cities account for half the countries' wealth.
d) Because of the large economic difference between the rich and poor.
5 100 mil The number of people who may live in a mega-region.
120 mil The number of people who live in Hong Kon- Shenhzen-Guangzhou region in China.
45% The percentage of growth in Los Angeles' population between 1975 and 1990.
2050 The predicted date when over 70% of the world's population will live in cities.
its (A) The UN-Habitat
he(C) Eduardo-Lopez Moreno
it(D) Urban sprawl
their(D) Cities like Los Angeles
TO BE CONTINUED
Kaarie

Thirdly,on-line game could be harmful to kids'physical health,such as eyes problem,even being resulted in pass away suddenly.
To sum up,it is clearly that the internet and computer game exert a negative effect on the kids'mental and physical problem.
Oliver
Topic : despite the Internet, there will always be a need for books.
Third speaker, affirmative team.
Good afternoon everyone. Thank you Liu for your contribution, you pointed out some interesting arguments. I am first going to answer you, and than I am going to conclude on our groups main points.
You were defending internet mainly because of its convenience, efficiency, and environmental advantages. It is true that internet is convenient, but you must also consider that you can’t always relieve on it. You may not have wifi, no more batterie or a computer breakdown, and you would consequently not be able to read your favourite book. You are right about the environmental issue, which is a very good point. Our only response to it, is that it is possible (although not ever applied) to produce paper in an environmental friendly way.
To conclude we firmly believe that advantages about books outweigh the disadvantages, and I would like to stress a last point. In our opinion it is not only the content that matters, but also what surrounds it. And books have something that computers don’t have, that is a certain charm. It is different to read on a cold screen or in a real book. We therefore think that the internet will never replace books.
Thank you for your attention.

Secondly,I have to say that now the protection of the environment is very important.But the process of making paper has detrimental influence on the environment.It is an usual way to waste natural resources.we need trees，water and various chemicals to publish books，which is not environmental-friendly. Consequently，we should use the Internet information as the alternative.
Athough traditional books have existed more than 4000 years. But the reality is changing. we still believe that books will be replaced in the near future.
Topic: The internet and computer games are producing a generation of children who cannot socialise.
the first speaker Nikou
We totally agree with this statement.It is no double that the internet and computer games are harmful to children's matures.There is an example which could support the arguement. A nine years old boy became a murderer who killed his parents only because of they didn't have extra money to pay for the cost of on-line games.This news was unbelieveable and shocking which warned us pay more attention to the negative effect of on-line game.
Firstly,it is extremely easy for kids to be addicted in vitual world.That's because they don't have enough ability to resist the tempt. There will be a lot of unrealistic imagine in their minds which could cause them be tired of real life.As a result,they will close the hearts and be weak in communicating with other people.
Secondly,internet and computer games must have resulted in a sharp drop of children's marks.They would spend most of time sitting at the front of the computers and ingore the importance of learning.They will gradully drift apat from their schoolmates.
Thirdly,on-line game could be harmful to kids'physical health,such as eyes problem,even being resulted in pass away suddenly.
To sum up,it is clearly that the internet and computer game exert a negative effect on the kids'mental and physical problem.

Secondly, it is harmful to promote them the physical, mental and emotional development. I firmly believe that children forget doing health exercises when they surf the Internet. It is bad for their wellbeing. Meanwhile, the contents of Internet include some violence and pornography. Children will learn these unhealthy things, therefore, they will not have the correct value of life. In other words, probably, they will commit to crime. For instance, there was a piece of news that a 8-year old boy killed his grandmother, just because he want to learn the way to kill a person which show in Internet. At the same time, because of the Internet, children are lack of the face to face communication, it also make them lonely, and lack of self-esteem in the reality.
Lastly, children playing on-line games make them far away from the main stream of the society. The harm it produces is, in my view, both palpable and profound. For the society, it may promote a nagative tendency toward creativity and independence. However, the creativity and independence are the two important characters of young people in the society. It means that the children will go to the opposite orientation of the society. To my mind, the Internet and computer games are producing a generation of children who cannot socialize.
Rickie
The frist speaker of the topic about books，we believe that books should be replaced by the Internet. there are two main reasons to support it.
Fristly,Internet has been the main steam of media，bringing us a lot of information about everything,which is faster than books.Because books must expericed a long period of time to publish,such as editing,modifying and printing etc. But online books just need to update,which is efficient and up-to-minute.For example,if we need a dictionary,we can download a electronic dictionary on your phone,and check it whenever you want instead of taking a real dictionary wherever you go.
Secondly,I have to say that now the protection of the environment is very important.But the process of making paper has detrimental influence on the environment.It is an usual way to waste natural resources.we need trees，water and various chemicals to publish books，which is not environmental-friendly. Consequently，we should use the Internet information as the alternative.
Athough traditional books have existed more than 4000 years. But the reality is changing. we still believe that books will be replaced in the near future.

Cleo
On the one hand, for the ecnomic needed, English will not be the International language in 25 years. From 1970 to 2000, developing countries want to trade with developed countries; therefore, thay studied hard to learn English. At that time, English is the most popular language for individuals to learn. However, after 2000 the developed countries prefer to trade with developing countries, such as China, more and more foreigners come to China study and run the business, then they studied the native language. So, the key language is not only English, but also other languages. On the other hand, for the cultural needed, English will not be the International language in 25years. Just imagination, if English would be the International language, how many small languages would disappear as the result of fewer and fewer speak their own languages. And according to my opinon, study other languages are the fantastic thing and bring people many fun and give the chance to people to understand other countries' culture. In conclusion, from the histroric experiences and scientists' future researches, English will not be the International language in 25years.
The second speaker
Kevin
Now I will show some reasons and instances to support our team's view.
Firstly, addicting to the Internet and computer games make children neglect the real world. For example, they spend much time playing computer games, therefore, they will pay less attention to their study which provides the advanced knowledge and practical skills. If this situation continues, when the children grow up, they are hard to face to the fierce competition and stressful work.
Secondly, it is harmful to promote them the physical, mental and emotional development. I firmly believe that children forget doing health exercises when they surf the Internet. It is bad for their wellbeing. Meanwhile, the contents of Internet include some violence and pornography. Children will learn these unhealthy things, therefore, they will not have the correct value of life. In other words, probably, they will commit to crime. For instance, there was a piece of news that a 8-year old boy killed his grandmother, just because he want to learn the way to kill a person which show in Internet. At the same time, because of the Internet, children are lack of the face to face communication, it also make them lonely, and lack of self-esteem in the reality.
Lastly, children playing on-line games make them far away from the main stream of the society. The harm it produces is, in my view, both palpable and profound. For the society, it may promote a nagative tendency toward creativity and independence. However, the creativity and independence are the two important characters of young people in the society. It means that the children will go to the opposite orientation of the society. To my mind, the Internet and computer games are producing a generation of children who cannot socialize.

If you were the second speaker, you will write the main body paragraph.
If you were the third speaker, you will write the conclusion.
x----Topic: The internet and computer games are producing a generation of children who cannot socialise.Topic: The internet and computer games are producing a generation of children who cannot socialise.
x----Negative:Negative:
x----The first speaker:The third speaker:
COCO
We are convinced that the internet and computer games can bring about many benefits which can render children more socialise,And we have a number of reasons to support it.
Firstly,the distance between us can be decreased through playing online games,and children also can make many friends who have the same interests.
Secondly,the online games always require many students to organize a group to do a same mission,which can effectively improve their ability of team work. And sometimes ,many games necessitates players have excellent logic and perfect strategies.
Thirdly,nowadays,children has lots of pressures came from both of schooling and parenting,so that playing internet games is a good way to help them relax.Playing online games has become more and more popular among all the children,if you can not play computer games ,you wii be alienated from other children.
Additionally,children can not be physically hurt in the virtual world,but can enrich many experience to protect themselves in real life.
In conclusion,playing online games can develops children's intelligence and make them more socialise.
Topic: The internet and computer games are producing a generation of children who cannot socialise.
Negative: