Contemporary social hotspots and coping strategies iSelection(5 issues, 2 minutes each, 10 minutes) 1. Title: according to the global climate report, 2026, what is expected to be the increase in global average temperature from pre-industrial levels by 2026? A. 1. 5°cb. 2. 0°cc. 2. 5°cd. 3. 0°c2. Title: what are the main environmental challenges facing a coastal city in china in 2026? A. Water scarcity b. Extreme weather c. Land pollution d. Biodiversity loss 3. What was the main purpose of a new digital monetary policy introduced by a developing country in 2026? A. Promoting international trade b. Inflation control c. Increasing financial inclusion d. Increasing government revenue 4. Under the education reform programme of 2026, which of the following areas is the country's plan to shift the focus of education? A. Traditional subject education b. Vocational skills training c. Innovative entrepreneurship education d. Cultural heritage education 5. In 2026, what are the main challenges faced by a transnational corporation in global supply chain management? A. Increased transport costs b. Risk of supply chain disruption c. Labour shortage d. Technological upgrades ii. Shorter answers (4 questions, 5 points each, 20 points) 6. Topics: briefly describe global population ageing trends in 2026 and their socio-economic impact. 7. Topic: analysis of the role and challenges of china's digital economy in 2026 in promoting rural revitalization. 8. Topic: exploring policy innovations and their implementation in response to climate change in a region (such as the long triangle) in 2026. 9. Topic: addressing the major breakthroughs in technological innovation in an industry (such as new energy sources) and their impact on global markets in 2026. Iii. Topics (two issues, 10 points each, 20 points) 10. Topics: the ethical challenges and coping strategies that a city faced in 2026 in building smart cities, taking into account specific cases. 11. Topic: analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of a major social policy (e. G. Carbon tax policy) at the global level in 2026 and its impact on different countries. Iv. Case analysis topics (2 in total, 15 minutes each, 30 minutes) 12. Topics: an enterprise faced a labour shortage in a certain area in 2026, please analyse its possible causes and propose solutions. 13. Topic: the main obstacles faced by a developing country in advancing the digital transformation in 2026, please suggest strategies for dealing with them in the context of actual cases. Question 1. According to the global climate report 2026, the increase in global average temperatures by about 2. 0°c compared to pre-industrial levels shows that climate change has become a global challenge that countries need to take urgent measures to address. 2. Answer: b. Analysis: in 2026, the main environmental challenge facing a coastal city in china was extreme weather events caused by climate change, such as typhoons, sea-level rise, which had a serious impact on urban infrastructure and the livelihood of the population. 3. Answer: c. Analysis: a new digital monetary policy in a developing country is aimed primarily at improving financial inclusion and reducing transaction costs through digital currency to the benefit of more people. Answer: c. Analysis: under the education reform programme of 2026, a country plans to shift the focus of education to innovative entrepreneurship education in order to match the demand for innovative talent in future societies. 5. Answer: b. Analysis: in 2026, the main challenge facing a transnational corporation in global supply chain management was supply chain disruption risk, influenced by geopolitical, natural disasters, etc. Question 6. Answer: the trend of global population ageing in 2026 is reflected in the continued increase in the proportion of older persons, particularly in developed countries. The socio-economic impact of this trend includes a shrinking labour market, increased pension pressure and increased demand for medical resources. The response strategies include the postponement of retirement age, an increase in fertility rates, the introduction of immigrants and the development of the pension sector. 7. Answer: the role of china's digital economy in 2026 in boosting rural renewal is reflected in the expansion of agricultural marketing channels through electric power company platforms, the optimization of agricultural production using big data technologies, and the development of rural electrician logistics. Challenges include the digital divide, inadequate infrastructure and insufficient digital skills of farmers. 8. Answer: policy innovations in response to climate change in a region (such as the long triangle) in 2026 include the promotion of clean energy, the building of green infrastructure and the strengthening of ecological conservation. The results of the implementation were improved air quality, reduced carbon emissions, ecosystem restoration, etc. 9. Answer: major breakthroughs in technological innovation in an industry (e. G., new energy sources) in 2026 include: increased efficiency of solar cells, technological advances in energy storage, construction of smart grids, etc. The impact of these breakthroughs on global markets has contributed to the structural transformation of energy and reduced fossil energy dependence. Question 10. Answer: the ethical challenges that a city faced in 2026 in building an intelligent city include data privacy, algorithm discrimination, technological divide, etc. Response strategies include the establishment of sound data protection legislation, the optimization of algorithm fairness, the provision of digital skills training, etc. Answer: analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of a major social policy at the global level, such as carbon tax policies, in 2026: benefits: reducing carbon emissions, promoting green industries and increasing government revenues; disadvantages: increasing the cost of business, potentially triggering trade disputes and affecting economic competitiveness. Impact on different countries: developed countries benefit from green industry development and developing countries face economic pressures. Question 12. Answer: possible causes of labour shortages faced by an enterprise in a region in 2026 include population ageing, industrial restructuring, rising cost of living, etc. The solutions include improved pay, improved working conditions, vocational training and the introduction of foreign labour. 13. Answer: the main obstacles encountered by a developing country in 2026 in advancing the digital transformation include:
