F2F Class Notes (Ally)

Homework

Nature vs Nurture
Natural talent vs hardworking, which is more important?

SVO

Vocabulary

paraphrased: re-organized language and structure

tenure: lifetime professor

robotic: like a robot

Speaking exercise

When I listen something, I can guess.
When I listen to something, I can guess the meaning.
When I listen to the specific dialogue/foreigners talk, I can take(v) a guess(n).

The govt choose the clear attitude.
The government showed clear attitude towards such celebrities.

“You don’t think … should be public information?”
– NO, I don’t think…

Writing exercise

Writing: Should celebrities who have committed crimes (using drugs, prostitution etc.) to allowed to come back?

Recently, one scandal for celebrated pianist Li Yundi was sending shockwaves in the Chinese speaking world.
According to the official Sina Weibo account of the police, Chinese pianist Li Yundi was detained for soliciting a prostitute. In the next day, Li Yundi was removed from the membership of Chinese Musicians’ Association due to “extremely negative social impact.”. Furthermore, the China Association of Performing Arts (CAPA) also stated y that Li’s behavior reflects his indifference to law and lack of moral self-discipline, with the Association calling for a member boycott on Li.
That is to say, it will be almost impossible for him to continue his career in China.

Back to the topic, it is zero tolerance to these celebrities who have committed crime to come back in public in China.
Back to the topic, there is zero tolerance (n)/the govt and the public has a zero-tolerance policy towards these celebrities who have committed crimes and it is impossible for them to make a comeback.  make a debut(first time)

In addition, some legal experts pointed out that soliciting prostitute does not constitute a crime, but will be subject to a penalty of up to 15 days of detention. And, is it improper to expose the name in on-line post considering the right to privacy, even though he is public figures?

According to some legal experts, soliciting a prostitute does not constitute a crime, but will be subject to a penalty of up to 15 days of detention.

And, is it improper to expose the name in on-line post considering the right to privacy, even though he is public figures?
And, is it improper to expose his name online considering his rights to privacy, even though he is a public figure?

From my point of view, these famous public figures, they have huge influence and millions of fans and followers, they need to discipline themselves more strictly so as to set good examples to the public, because any of their wrongdoing might prompt young followers to copy. This is their social responsibility as public figures.

From my point of view, these famous public figures have huge influence on their millions of fans and followers. They need to discipline themselves more strictly so as to set good examples to the public, because any of their wrongdoing might prompt young followers to imitate. This is their social responsibility as public figures.