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你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Do you know any of your neighbors? Not really. There are two families living next door and we rarely greet each other. One of the families has two loud primary school-going brats and their hollers can be heard when they come home from school every day. And their grandfather kills his time by playing cards downstairs with his card mates and they’re noisy as well. I guess that’s why I refrain from greeting them in the first place. I mean, I know nothing but their faces and a little bit of their personality. The other family next door is quieter. They have a little boy and a dog, and I know the boy’s name and his dog’s name too, because the dog always sits at the door and barks whenever we leave or come home. * rarely 很少 * greet each other 互相打招呼 * brats 顽童 * holler 大喊大叫 * kill his time 消磨时间 * refrain 避免 [图片] Do you like the area that you live in? Yes, certainly. I like my street so much that I keep telling my friends about it. The most unique feature of this area is that it’s so green! Trees, some of them really tall and old, line both sides of the street. Flowers are planted on the side of the footbridge connecting our neighborhood and the mall across the road. They’ve done a great job on the landscaping of our garden as well. Besides, we have easy access to first-rate healthcare services and shopping malls. So, it’s a very livable area and I feel lucky to live there. * unique feature 独特的点 * footbridge 人行天桥 * landscaping 绿化；景观 * first-rate 一流的 * healthcare services 医疗服务 * livable 宜居的 * feel lucky 感动幸运 [图片] What changes have been made to the area recently? The biggest change is that more tall buildings have been and are being built. They come so fast that I seem to be able to spot a new high-rise every week. It wasn’t like this before. I remember a few years ago when I first moved to this street, it was so suburban! But now it’s on its way to becoming a small-scale CBD. * spot 看到 * high-rise 高楼 * suburban 郊区的 * small-scale 小型的 [图片] Do you know any famous people in your area? Not that I know of, however, in saying that, the neighborhood next door – on the hills, to be more specific – are all villas and that’s where people from an upper socio-economic bracket on this side of Guangzhou tend to reside. I guess there are a few famous people there, probably famed entrepreneurs. * to be more specific 更确切地说 * people from an upper socio-economic bracket 有钱人 * famed 有名的 * entrepreneurs 企业家

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Will experiencing adventures broaden people’s horizons? Yes, certainly. Compared with those who are more static or more conservative, adventurers can see more with their own eyes. For example, let’s say exploring a foreign country, and I don’t mean on a tour group, but actually being there exploring things for yourself, submerging yourself into the culture, I think it’s much more fascinating than simply being led around by a flag waver or than reading about it. When you are there, you can see what’s it really like, you can try the local food, chat with the locals, and learn about the local culture…this is something that you cannot undertake by sitting at home or riding around on a tour bus. And as such, I think you’ll definitely expand your worldview quickly. * static 静态的 * conservative 保守的 * tour group 旅行团 * submerge 沉浸 * led around 被带着到处转 * undertake 着手做 * tour bus 观光巴士 [图片] What kind of personality should people have in order to experience a lot of adventure? I think an important trait that those who are adventurous have is being curious, instead of being dull. Curious creatures are ones who seek or enjoy new adventures, and it doesn’t matter if we’re talking about a day excursion or a journey overseas. I mean, if one is dull, the person is not motivated to explore new places and have new experiences. The inner light for adventure is dead for boring people. On the other hand, curiosity is the prime driver for exploration and I’ve noticed that such people are also more energetic and optimistic as well. * adventurous 有冒险精神的；喜欢冒险的 * dull 沉闷的；无聊的 * day excursion 一日游 * motivated * inner light 内心的光 * prime driver 主要原因 * exploration 探索 * energetic 精神饱满 * optimistic 乐观的 [图片] Who doesn’t like to take adventures? Like I said, dull people are less likely to explore new places and go on an adventure, simply because they’re not curious. If one is curious and adventurous, nothing can hold the person back from seeking out new things, new places, new people, perhaps not even illness. Also, I think those who, though they might not be dull per se, they will usually be conservative by nature, meaning they would prefer not to take a risk, and adventure, by its very implication, means risk. * seek out 寻找 * per se 本身 * conservative by nature 本身比较保守 * implication 言外之意；含义 [图片] Why do people like to read adventure books rather than take an adventure? Well, I think the primary reason some people prefer reading adventure books instead of taking an adventure has to do with their monetary means. Sometimes going on an adventure entails having enough money, and time, to get to the place you want to go to. Another reason, as I just alluded to, is probably the lack of time. Some are too occupied with their work or life, to go away on a trip. This is particularly the case with couples who have kids. As we know, kids are dependent and they can suck a lot of their parents’ time, plus, they have their fixed school schedule. As a result, such people find it hard to get away. Finally though, I still think it has mostly to do with the conservative nature of the person, and so they would rather be an armchair adventurer rather than really exploring places. * monetary means 钱的问题 * allude to 提及 * occupied with 忙于 * dependent 依赖 * suck 吸走 * conservative nature 保守的性格 [图片]

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Would you like to live in a place that is dry or wet? Hmm, well, I think I’d have to say something in between, for example, a little moderate and maybe a little humid, as I think wet means a lot of rain, and I can’t say I’m keen on a lot of rain. On the other hand, a dry place, like most cities up north, where it usually rains just a little for most of the year, will make my skin rough. Water tends to be an issue in dry places, too, and I simply cannot imagine living without enough water. Wet places, on the other hand, guarantee lots of water and moisture in the air. But like I said, I think the best would be a temperate climate that has sufficient rain or humidity, but not so frequent where carrying an umbrella everywhere you go is a must, mind you, I absolutely do prefer living in ‘greenish’ surroundings, so wetter rather than drier is best. * something in between 介于两者之间 * moderate 温和的；适中的 * humid 湿润的 * keen on 热衷于 * make my skin rough 让我的皮肤很粗糙 * moisture in the air 空气湿度 * temperate climate 温和的气候；温带气候 * sufficient 充足的 * humidity 湿度 * is a must 是必须的 * greenish surroundings 绿色的环境 [图片] Does it rain much in your city? Hmm, I’d have to say that it certainly isn’t infrequent, for example, summers often witness drizzles or rainstorms, even typhoons and during the spring, walls of lower-floor apartments tend to develop mold as a result of long stretches of rainy days. However, in saying that, summers can also see long periods of sunny days, and in the fall and winter, we can go for months without a proper rainstorm at all, and with blue skies and even a moderate temperature, so overall, I’d have to say that it can rain a lot during certain months and seasons of the year, but then it can also see long periods of dry weather, so sort of a mix. Generally, though, the air is quite humid, and we do seem to get rain when needed. * infrequent 罕见；稀少 * drizzle 毛毛雨 * rainstorm 暴雨 * typhoon 台风 * long stretches of/long periods of 长时间的 [图片] Do you like rainy days? Yeah, I don’t mind rainy days, but only if I don’t have to go out. One of the things that I really enjoy is reading by my living room window on a day when it’s pouring outside. The sound of rain somehow offers me a type of solace and I can relax and focus on my book at the same time. However, in saying that, I dread going out on a rainy day, you know, soaking wet feet and the bottoms of your skirt or jeans get sopping wet no matter what you do to avoid the rain. * pouring outside 外面下倾盆大雨 * solace 慰藉；安抚 * dread 厌恶；害怕 * sopping wet 湿透 [图片] Would you change your plan if it rained? I’d have to say yes, for sure, at least if I can. As mentioned just now, I hate to go out on a rainy day and so I’ll cancel my plans if it rains and stay at home instead, if possible. A book and coffee are my best companions on a rainy day. * cancel my plans 取消计划 * best companions 最好的伴侣 我们整理了一份雅思写作考前复习手册，目前是8.0版（大作文88页，A类小作文64页）。 需要这份手册的朋友，记得订阅我们，再加我微信 ID：EnglishCat996（请备注：来自小宇宙）。 [图片] [图片]

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Do you like buying clothes? I used to but these days, my urge to add something more to my wardrobe has diminished because I realized I’m always wearing the same thing. A few dress shirts and a suit would do back in my office days and a T-shirt and loose-fitting jeans when I’m at home. A lot of the dresses that I bought out of impulse end up hanging in the corner of my wardrobe collecting dust. As a result, my eyes are not drawn to clothing stores when I walk into a shopping mall and I have to say, it’s a great way to save money. * urge 冲动 * my wardrobe 我的衣橱 * diminish 减少；下降 * would do 就可以 * back in 在……的时候 * my eyes are not drawn to 不会被……吸引 [图片] When do people in your country wear traditional clothes? I think it depends on what group of people we are addressing. Some minorities might wear their traditional clothes on a daily basis, but for most people, they rarely put on traditional clothes and if they do, it’s usually only the females, and it’ll be on occasions of paramount importance. For instance, at a wedding, the bride and groom might be clad in traditional garb; on the two days of the university entrance examination, you’ll see a mother wearing a Cheongsam to bring good luck to their exam-going kids. * address 指向 * minorities 少数民族 * the bride and groom 新郎新娘 * clad in 穿……衣服 * traditional garb 传统服饰 * university entrance examination 高考 * Cheongsam 旗袍 [图片] What is the difference between the dress of the elderly and the young in China? The main difference is the color I think, with the younger generation being prone to wearing bright and youthful colors while their elder counterparts tend to be more ‘low-key’, confining themselves to darker colors, such as gray and black for males and light purple and black for females. In saying that, however, a lot of people, young and old, put on something red during traditional festivals. Another differentiator, from my observation, is that the styles vary. The young like all types of clothing: T-shirts, jeans, overalls, skirts, shorts, short tops, and even a traditional robe called a Hanfu, whereas senior citizens prefer long sleeves, pants, warm jackets, and coats. * counterparts 对应的人 * low-key 低调 * confine 局限于 * differentiator 不同之处 * senior citizens 老年人 [图片] Under what circumstances will people in your country wear formal clothes? People mostly attire themselves in formal clothes on important occasions. We have to dress up for weddings, for instance. Also, it depends on the nature of one’s job, but most people have to show up at work in formal clothes. Events, conferences, and business meetings are also occasions where dressing in shirts and pants and leather shoes is the norm. * attire 着装 * the norm 惯例；标准 [图片]

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Why do some people prefer to study alone? I guess it’s because studying by themselves makes them more efficient. Compared to studying in groups, when you are alone, it’s easier for you to concentrate and you can spend more time digesting and reflecting on what you are learning and have learned. While working in groups is helpful when working on a group project, actual learning through study is an individual task, so unless you need someone to explain the material, I can’t see how else one can study. It’s an individual effort, so I guess that would be the reason. * efficient 高效的 * concentrate 集中注意力 * digest 消化 * reflect on 反思 * group project 小组作业 * an individual task 个人任务 [图片] Besides parents, who else would people take advice from? People seek and take advice from their family members, close friends, teachers, and workmates besides parents, which usually covers options on, for instance, university major and career, and for some, their choice of mate, and I suppose for others, even what clothes they wear, but overall, I think most people gather advice from those closest to them, which may or may not be their parents, but I’d say most likely it’s their best friends and siblings. * seek advice 寻求建议 * covers 覆盖 * option 选择 * gather advice 搜集建议 * siblings 兄弟姐妹 [图片] Do young people take their parents’ advice on choosing a major? I think a majority of students do, at least here. Here, most people enter a university when they’re 18 or 19 and a lot of them are not sure about the field they’re going to select, and as a result, they follow the advice from their parents who, I have to say, mostly give advice based on the social status of the intended occupation, the prospective income it might generate, and the practicality of the field and job upon graduation, but I would say it is only a minority of teenagers who end up following their own interest. * intended occupation 预期职业 * prospective 潜在的；未来的 * generate 产生 * practicality 实用性 * only a minority 只有一小部分 * end up 最终 [图片] Which makes young people choose a major, income or interest? I would say 75 to 95% choose their major based on income, but to be honest, I simply don’t know, but my feeling is that the vast majority base their chosen major on the perceived income the profession can generate. * the vast majority 绝大多数 * perceived 察觉到；认识到 * profession 职业

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Are people in your country often late for meetings? It really depends on the place and occasion. Location-wise, people are more punctual in big cities I think, whereas, from my experience at least, people in small towns and the countryside seem to always find themselves late for appointments, yet it’s often ignored and taken as normal, as the concept of being on time tends to be more relaxed in such places. In terms of occasions though, generally, people try not to be late when it’s important, such as birthday parties, interviews, doctor appointments and the like. But for events of relatively minor importance, for instance, friend get-togethers, I think people usually take their time and, as a result, usually late, I think it’s called ‘fashionably late’. * location-wise 在地点方面；地点的话 * punctual 准时的 * and the like 等等 * relatively 相对 [图片] Why are people often late for meetings or appointments? I think there are two prime reasons for this phenomenon. It’s either because they consider certain meetings or appointments unimportant, or they simply lack time management skills. When time is not planned properly, it is more likely that people will run late for important occasions such as meetings and appointments simply because they are rushed and can’t get organized. * time management 时间管理 * run late 迟到 * rushed 匆忙 [图片] Do you always avoid being late? I can’t say ‘always’, and it really is subject to the specific occasion. For time-demanding occasions such as interviews, exams, business meetings, classes, and doctor appointments though, I’m always on time. * subject to 取决于 [图片] Do you think it’s important to be on time? Yes, sure. I think it’s important to be punctual or prompt because it’s a way of showing respect for other people’s time. Other than that, being on time, or not, also reveals that one is reliable and can be trusted, or as may be the case, isn’t reliable. After all, nobody feels good about a person always running late. * prompt 准时的 * reveals 展示；透露 * reliable 可靠的

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Have you changed a lot since your childhood? Absolutely, sure, I've changed a great deal in a number of ways of course, such as becoming more mature and more open-minded, etcetera. Even my fashion taste has changed because you know, when I was young, I didn't have any fashion sense. [Image] What do you plan to change next year? I don't think there's much I will change except for a couple of things, I intend to become less reliant on looking at my phone, and number two, exercising more. Both of these I think are important because spending too much time on my phone wastes time, and being fit and healthy should be a priority, not just for me, but for everyone. [Image] Do you like change? Oh, sometimes yes, sometimes no, it really depends on what is being changed. For example, the way the world has changed a lot recently, I have to say, I of course don't like it. I like traveling, so the change of not being able to travel is definitely something I don't like. But change is sometimes necessary to improve things, such as changing one's diet, or the local government changing traffic flow to improve traffic, things like that. But generally speaking, though, as I think most people are, I tend to be resistant to change unless it's clearly beneficial. [Image] Are there any changes in your hometown? Yes, there have been innumerable changes, but one of the biggest changes is the modernizing of the main road that leads into our town. This has been good for our town because it makes the trip to the nearest city faster and safer, so that's the biggest change. There have been other smaller changes, such as the repainting of many of the buildings, so this has also been good as it spruces the place up and attracts more visitors." Useful Phrases & Vocabulary * Absolutely 绝对 * …a great deal in a number of ways * “I intend to become more/less…” * “Sometimes yes, sometimes no, it really depends on what the _____is.” 有时候会，有时候不会，看情况 * innumerable 很多 * modernizing 现代化改造 * spruces up 装修，装扮

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Do you recycle things? I never used to but I do now, for example, I try to re-use cardboard boxes and plastic shopping bags. I also save takeaway chopsticks and spoon packages for my lunch. [Image] Why? Because it seems such a waste to throw away a perfectly good box or bag or brand new plastic spoons when it can be re-used again. [Image] Did you recycle things before when you were a child? No, not really, hardly ever, in fact, back when I was young nobody thought about such things, plus there were always people who would collect those things anyway and recycle them, so we never paid attention to that. [Image] Will you recycle things in the future? Of course, in fact, I think in the future it will become mandatory where people will be forced to recycle everything, including even food waste. We can see that already beginning in the big cities, so I am sure that will continue, and so for myself, I make sure these days I sort my garbage into recyclable and non-recyclable categories, and this will continue into the future, sure. [Image] What kinds of things do you recycle? As mentioned before, I re-use boxes, bags, and takeaway chopsticks and spoons, but I also make sure I sort recyclable materials such as aluminum cans, bottles, plastics, all types of packaging, paper products including cardboard, hmmm, I guess that's about it. *The speaker should have said 'recyclable materials', not 'recyclable goods'. [Image] Useful Phrases & Vocabulary * “I never used to but I do now” 我以前不会，现在会…… * re-use 再利用 * “for example, I …” 比如 * “As I mentioned, I ...” 刚说过 * “Of course, in fact, I think in the future...” * mandatory 强制性的 * Recyclable and non-recyclable categories (materials) 可回收和不可回收类别(材料) * Aluminum cans 铝罐 * Cardboard boxes and plastic shopping bags 纸箱和塑料购物袋 * Paper and paper products such as cardboard 纸、纸制品，如硬纸板 * Plastic packaging 塑料包装

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Do you ride a bike when you go out now? It really depends on where I go. If I head to town, then I usually take the metro instead of cycling because it’ll take hours to get there. Mind you, if I’m just going somewhere in the vicinity of my neighborhood, then I might ride my bike because I do enjoy cycling, but usually, I cycle as a form of exercise and it’s actually something I try to do every morning. Once in a while, on a free day, when the weather is really pleasant, I might go out on a sort of cycling expedition, you know, take some drinks and snacks, and explore the area. * cycling/cycle 踩单车 * vicinity 附近；周边地区 * expedition （短途）出行 * explore 探索 Did you ride a bike to school? Unfortunately, no, I didn’t because I didn’t own a bike back in my school days. The distance between my home and my elementary school was a few kilometers and it used to take me an hour to walk to school every day. My dad had a bike but it was too big for me and they never bought me one unfortunately, so I never learned to ride a bike either. It wasn’t until just a few years ago that I actually learned. * elementary school 小学 * it wasn't until just a few years ago 直到几年前才 Did you ride a bike when you were little? As I just said, I didn’t ride a bike back in my childhood because I didn’t own one, nor did I know how to ride a bike. Did you have a bike when you were young? No, I didn’t. I always wanted a bike though, and it was on my wish list, but I knew I’d never get one, at least back then because my family was of limited means. I certainly envied the kids in the village who did own a bike, and so I looked at having a bike as a sort of freedom – you could get somewhere faster and you could venture to more places. So later when I learned how to ride a bike as an adult, I was able to finally feel that sense of freedom. I find biking very enjoyable, and now when thinking back, I really wish my parents had bought one for me, but unfortunately, that was never on the cards. * wish list 愿望清单 * limited means 财力有限 * envy 羡慕 * sense of freedom 自由感 * thinking back 回想过去 * never on the cards 没有可能性

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 What do you think of the phenomenon of people queuing in restaurants for more than an hour? Personally, I find it a bit crazy to wait for such a long time just for a meal. The wait often outweighs the actual dining experience, and I don't think it's worth it. However, for those who are adventurous and enjoy trying new things, it might be an exciting opportunity to explore different culinary delights and be part of a unique dining experience. I understand, for example, if it’s like a grand opening of a restaurant and there has been all this hype about the food, the environment, you know, the buzz surrounding the opening, but personally I don’t think I would do it. Though sometimes the restaurant might have a celebrity that opens it, or that the excitement in the restaurant is so contagious that to eat there is more akin to an experience rather than simply eating out. * a bit crazy 有点疯狂 * opportunity 机会 * culinary delights 美食 * grand opening 盛大开业 * hype 炒作；宣传 * the buzz surrounding 喧嚣 * more akin to 与……类似 [图片] What are the disadvantages of living on a low floor? Actually, I live on a lower floor in an apartment building, and I can say that living on a low floor can have several drawbacks with the worst being traffic noise, especially if it’s the case that you live in an urban area or next to a busy road. Also related to noise is that the ground floor often attracts gatherings of elderly people who play cards and they can be quite loud. Their communication style, characterized by yelling, adds to the noise levels, especially in the afternoon when they get excited about their game. I’d say another drawback is the lack of adequate sunlight. Lower floors receive less direct sunlight compared to higher floors, so it results in a dimmer living environment. Moreover, low floors are more susceptible to dampness, which can lead to the growth of mold, and this can definitely be a health hazard and requires constant attention and maintenance. So, in summary, I’d say noise, lack of sunlight, and greater susceptibility to the damp are the major disadvantages. * traffic noise 交通噪音 * urban area 市区 * characterized by 以……为特征 * lack of adequate sunlight 阳光不足 * more susceptible to dampness 容易受潮 * health hazard 健康危害 * requires constant attention 需要持续关注 * susceptibility 敏感；易受影响 [图片] What are the advantages of living on a high floor? Well, sort of opposite to the disadvantages of living on a lower floor, meaning there is a greater abundance of sunlight, especially during the summer, and provides an ideal environment for sunbathing, enjoying natural light and if you have the room, to have dinner when the sun is setting. Living high-up also allows for gaining access to great views, so residents are able to appreciate the skyline and enjoy panoramic scenery. Additionally, as opposed to low-level floors, those higher up tend to be less noisy, providing a quieter living space. Lastly, increased air circulation on higher floors facilitates faster drying of laundry and general dampness within the walls. Overall, living on a high floor offers better sunlight, stunning views, tranquility, and improved airiness. * greater abundance of 大量的 * provides an ideal environment for 对……提供理想环境 * also allows for 还能 * the skyline 天际线 * panoramic 全景的 * air circulation 空气流通 * airiness 通风 [图片] Are people happy living in crowded apartments? No, I don’t think anybody is happy living in crowded apartments. Sharing limited space with others often leads to a lack of personal space and privacy, as well as constant exposure to other people's noise and activities. The noise can be disruptive, making it difficult to concentrate on tasks like reading or being productive. Ultimately, the absence of personal space and privacy will cause a person to be less happy than if they had ample space to do their own things without disruption. * a lack of personal space 缺乏个人空间 * privacy 隐私 * exposure 暴露 * disruptive 干扰的 * productive 有效率的 * ample space 充足的空间 * disruption 中断

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends? I usually spend my day off by myself and immerse myself in a book. For me, the best type of relaxation is reading a book I like. Once in a while, I call my family and chit-chat for about thirty minutes or so. And on rare occasions, I hang out with friends on a day off. * immerse 沉浸 * relaxation 放松 * chit-chat 闲聊 * on rare occasions 偶尔 [图片] What do you do on your days off? As I just said, reading is what I almost always do on a day off. In my apartment living room, I have a desk and a comfortable chair facing the exuberantly lush trees outside and that’s where I usually kill my time, feet on the desk, turning the pages while sipping coffee. And before I know it, the day’s flown by like an arrow! * exuberantly lush 繁茂的 * kill my time 消磨时间 * sipping 抿 * the day's flown by 一天飞逝而过 [图片] When was the last time you had a few days off? It was earlier this month when I took 20 days off, during which I visited my students, my friends, my teachers, and my family in Sichuan province. The first stretch of this trip was a bit rushed as I needed to see as many friends as possible while the second half was spent at home with my parents, teaching online and doing manual work on the farm. That’s how I spent my days off earlier this month. * province 省 * the first stretch 第一段 * manual work 体力活 [图片] What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow? Given a day off tomorrow, I think I would go for a bike ride along the paths near the river next to my community. There are places around there that I keep meaning to explore, especially up in the hills. I’d get up early in the morning, pack some water, a fan, snacks, and a book, and then just get on my bike and start the excursion. I’d spend the entire day outdoors and get some fresh air and catch some rays. * paths 小路 * keep meaning to 一直想 * up in the hills 在山上 * get some fresh air 呼吸新鲜空气 * catch some rays 晒太阳

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 What kinds of famous people are there in your country? Oh, there are many kinds. There are prominent actors and actresses who have gained international recognition for their roles in films and television series, such as Jackie Chan and Zhang Ziyi. Also, Chinese musicians like pianist Lang Lang and singer-songwriter Jay Chou have achieved global success with their talent and unique styles. Internationally, Chinese athletes like Yao Ming and Li Na have become famous because of their excellence in their respective sports, so, I’d say China has a diverse array of famous individuals, even in business. * prominent * international recognition * global success * internationally * a diverse array of [图片] What are the differences between famous people today and in the past? Oh, that’s a difficult question, let me see. Well, I think famous people today differ from those in the past by being more accessible today than in the past due to technology and social media platforms, as it allows direct interaction with fans. In conjunction with this technology, their influence is also wider and allows them a wider and expanded audience base than before, as a single post can reach millions worldwide almost instantaneously. Lastly, the financial rewards associated with fame have significantly increased, with endorsements, sponsorships, and social media monetization opportunities. These differences highlight the evolving nature of fame and its impact on society, I think. * more accessible 更容易接近 * social media platforms 社媒平台 * interaction with 与……互动 * audience base 受众 * financial rewards 经济回报 * associated with 与……相关 * significantly increased 大幅提升 * endorsements 宣传 * sponsorships 赞助 * monetization 盈利；变现 * highlight 突出 * the evolving nature of 不断演变的性质 [图片] Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields? No, I don’t think so. While many famous individuals have indeed achieved greatness in their respective domains, there are instances where fame does not necessarily correlate with skill or competence. The pursuit of fame often involves various factors such as charisma, marketability, and public appeal, which may overshadow or even compensate for a lack of genuine talent or expertise. Additionally, the entertainment industry, in particular, sometimes prioritizes popularity and marketability over sheer skill, for example, sex appeal can trump talent. However, it is important to recognize that there are numerous famous people who have earned recognition through hard work, dedication, and exceptional abilities in their fields. * correlate with 与……相关 * competence 能力 * the pursuit of 对……的追求 * charisma 个人魅力 * marketability 市场化 * overshadow 使逊色 * compensate for 弥补 * expertise 专长 * prioritize 优先考虑 * sex appeal 性感 * trump 胜过 * dedication 敬业 * exceptional 优秀的 [图片] Do you think the media is paying too much attention to famous people? I think so, yes. Some argue that the media pays an excessive amount of attention to celebrities, often prioritizing their personal lives and scandals over more important news. This focus on celebrity gossip can detract from significant issues and events. Personally, I believe the media, and by extension, the general public, pay far too much attention to celebrity news and gossip, and that actually is unhealthy for a society when most people, especially the young, are infatuated with the going-ons of the private lives of famous people. There are more important things to be concerned about than simply the soap operas of famous people and who is dating whom. * excessive amount of 海量的 * scandals 丑闻 * celebrity gossip 名人八卦 * detract from 转移（注意） * and by extension 乃至；进而 * the general public 普罗大众 * infatuated with 沉迷于 * the going-ons of 事件 * soap operas 肥皂剧