本周 Free talk 前的话题讨论: 多地宣布发钱奖励结婚 Multiple places announce money rewards for marriage
Several local governments in China have introduced cash rewards and benefits to encourage citizens to marry. In Longgui Nanling village, Baiyun district of Guangzhou, the local government rolled out a trial policy that offers up to 40,000 yuan to newlywed couples, as reported by Guangzhou Daily on April 15. The incentive requires at least one of individuals in the marriage to be a registered resident in the area.
Zhejiang province has also joined the trend. In March, the provincial government urged regions with sufficient resources to issue "marriage red packets" or consumption vouchers to eligible couples.
Topic discussion reference :
1.Has your hometown given money as a reward for getting married?
2.Do you think giving money rewards can increase the marriage rate?
3.Is it difficult for young people nowadays to get married?
Come to share your opinion! This Saturday night, Diwang Square !
Words to use:
rewards(奖励);marriage(结婚);benefits(利益);encourage(鼓励);rolled out(推出);trial(试验);newlywed(新婚夫妇);incentive(激励);individuals(个人);resident(居民);trend(趋势);provincial(省的);consumption(消费水平);vouchers(票券);eligible(有资格的);