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1、About Wedding CustomsA: This week's reading assignment is about marriage. I happen to have a particular interest in the manifold marriage customs originated from distinctive cultures. And what you know about the customs of traditional Chinese wedding? B: At a Chinese wedding, the host will ask the couple to bow three times. The first to Heaven and Earth, the second to their parents and the third to each other. The last part is to escort the couple into their bridal chamber.A: Oh…I agree with you! To sum up, the Chinese wedding is more lively. And I think the western one is more romantic.B: Traditional wedding customs being little complicated, it is not surprising that etiquette was changed and simplified. What you know about the customs of western wedding?A: At a western wedding, the host will ask several questions to the crowd and the couple before announcing their marriage. Then the groom will kiss the bride and put a diamond ring on the bride’s finger.B: Ok! That sounds wonderful! Nowadays most weddings held in China have added this part to the ceremony.A: Wedding traditions vary from nation to nation, and they can be different from person to person in a culturally diversified society as this. So how would you like your wedding?B: Personally, I’d like to borrow the exciting elements from both traditions some day in the future at my own wedding.A: That's a good idea!2. Should smoking be banned on the campus of our university? Why or why not?A: Should smoking be banned in our university? That would arouse fierce dispute over the issue. Some support the policy. some against the policy. And what do you think?B: I think smoking should be banned. As we know, smoking is harmful not onlyto our health but also to the environment. Smoking can lead to many diseases, such as lung cancer. Smoking affects non-smokers more than it does smokers.A: However, Some smokers have formed the habit of smoking for a long time. They claim that smoking can ease their stress, hanging a cigarette at the corner of the mouth makes them feel right and sure. They think the ban would infringes their personal right .and argue that they have the unalienable right to decide to smoke or not.B: I think it is a one-sided view. If one wants to smoke, he may smoke in private, not in the public places. In fact, smokers still have the freedom of smoking. To this, what do you think?A: Oh! I agree with you! I also think smoking should be banned. It is necessary for people to give up smoking. So far, many countries have made laws to prevent people from smoking in public places.B: Surely! We can see the “NO SMOKING” sign in most public places. What’s more, we can also have lessons or make posters to let people know the danger of smoking.A: However, it is difficult for people to stop smoking. Do you have any ways to this question?B: Oh. Let me think. The smokers should try to do sports instead of smoking. If they really want to smoke, it’s a good idea to eat some vegetables or other healthy food instead.A: These Suggestions are helpful! If smokers give up smoking, it will be beneficial to all of us.B: I hope so.5. Discuss the topic of “globalization” by using the following points:A: In this semester, We have learned about Globalization. What is globalization in your understanding?B: I think Globalization is the changing of the world from many economies, cultures and societies into a single one.A: Yes! It is also used to address political and social changes around the world. Globalization is extremely controversial.B: I agree with you! There are many positive and negative impacts from its spread. Can you talk about that?A: In the late 20th century and early 21st century, the economies of China grew at a staggering rate. The populous nations on Earth modernized its infrastructure and lifted millions of people out of poverty. This helped improve the lives of people in those countries. It is also argued that these economic benefits encouraged democracy and made China more receptive to human rights.B: While it undoubtedly helps wealthy countries increase their wealth, globalization is not concurrently helping to reduce the disparity between the world's richest countries and its poorest.A: Indeed. Globalization has both advantages and disadvantages. Can you give some examples to show the influence of globalization on our daily life?B: For example, Globalization has had the effect of encouraging a common language for the world. That language is, at least for now, English. It is a popular second language for Chinese school children preparing to do business in a globalized world. A: Well, this is an indisputable fact.。