Lesson 16 More Issues for Debating 大学英语口语 College Oral English Course 教学课件培训讲学.ppt

* Lesson 16 More Issues for Debating —Tourism Other Issues How to refute arguments? Refutation驳斥 is the process of proving that an argument or a series of arguments, or the conclusions drawn from that argument or arguments, is false, erroneous, or at least doubtful. In a debate, effective refutations are key to success. Refutations should be handled systematically. Here are guidelines that you can follow: Anticipate what your opponent will say. Take careful notes of what your opponent says and note your reactions to what is said. Find your opponents’ fallacies谬误、谬论 in arguments and attack on that basis. Organize your arguments effectively. Debate topic 1: Do you think “Golden Week” should be cancelled? China’s “Golden Week” has begun to lose its glitter due to the pressure it imposes on public transportation and scenic spots. The possibility of canceling the seven-day Labor Day and National Day holidays, usually called “Golden Week” has become a widely discussed topic. Arguments 1) Golden Week has been very effective in introducing the idea of vacation travel to Chinese from the very beginning. After seven years of Golden Weeks, the number of Chinese travelers has increased to a point that little room for further growth remains. On the 1st of the golden week in Oct. 1999, 40 million people went traveling around the country. By 2004 the number had increased 2.5 times to 101 million, according to statistics from the National Holidays Coordinating Office. 2) Golden Week has the potential to promote the development of airlines and travel agencies, since it was a period when the average expense of travel increased by up to 30% compared to the rest of the year. 3) Golden Week provides an opportunity for a family to go on vacation together at the same time. Counter-arguments Due to the growth trend in domestic tourism, scenic spots and transportation system are placed under growing pressure from Golden Week. It’s definitely challenging for smaller stations to re