College love affair will do more good than harm.
Reference arguments: to enrich the life experience; to promote the growth of your mind; to support each other; pure environment/ without interference; plenty of time for mutual understanding; easier to find true love; firm emotional foundation happy recollections;
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Debating: College students falling in love

The counterclaim(the Opposition): College love affair will do more harm than good.
Arguments: Financial burden; Interfere with the study(time-consuming); Immature thoughts; Uncertain future; Practical problems (jobs, location, family) …
Chi Height, Occupation, Education background, Family…
Time breeds love. Last long Family background social relations “Marry your match” Marriage ＞Love Marriage = responsibilities and duties All is common./Share everything Men should handle external matters, while women look after the home
Love at first sight transient Absolutely personal issue Love ＞ Marriage High divorce rate Independency in economy and thought Total equality Househusband
I'll build your dreams with these two hands We'll hang some memories on the walls And when just the two of us are there You won't have to ask if I still care 'Cause as the time turns the page My love won't age at all And I swear By the moon and the stars in the sky I'll be there, I'll be there I swear Like the shadow that's by your side I'll be there, I'll be there For better or worse, till death do us part I'll love you with every beat of my heart And I swear I swear By the moon and stars in the sky I'll be there, I'll be there I swear Like the shadow that's by your side I'll be there, I'll be there For better or worse Till death do us part I'll love you with every beat of my heart And I swear, I swear, oh I swear
What are your major considerations when you are choosing your wife or husband? And why?
Appearance
Height
Personality
Occupation
Family Education Other factors…
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I swear
All-4-one
I Swear I swear By the moon and the stars in the sky And I swear Like the shadow that's by your side I see the questions in your eyes I know what's weighing on your mind You can be sure I know my part 'Cause I'll stand beside you through the years You'll only cry those happy tears And though I make mistakes I'll never break your heart And I swear By the moon and the stars in the sky I'll be there I swear , Like a shadow that's by your side I'll be there, For better or worse Till death do us part I'll love you with every beat of my heart And I swear, wo..o...o I'll give you every thing I can
• It is said that the average expenses of Chinese wedding has risen to RMB 120,000 (including the cost of pre-wedding photos, wedding reception, and honeymoon trip…) • What’ your opinion on the huge cost of a wedding?
Love and Marriage
• Have you ever attended a wedding? • How do you think about it? • Can you describe it briefly?
bride 新娘 bridegroom (groom) 新郎 groomsman (best man)伴郎 bridesmaid 伴娘 wedding ceremony 结婚典礼 wedding invitation 婚礼请柬 church wedding 教堂婚礼 traditional Chinese wedding 传统中式婚礼 outdoor wedding 户外婚礼 wedding reception 婚宴 wedding dress 婚纱、结婚礼服 Wedding march 婚礼进行曲 honeymoon 蜜月
I ______ , take you ______, to be my wedded wife (husband). To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish, ‘till death do us apart. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness.
Free Discussion If your parents are strongly opposed to your marriage with somebody, what will you do?
Debating: College students falling in love
The claim(the Proposition) :
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