Speaking June 9

Describe a famous person you would like to meet

answer

You know, the person I’d really love to meet is Jack Ma, the co-founder of Alibaba. I first learned about him in an entrepreneurship module during my undergraduate studies—his story of going from English teacher to global tech tycoon was part of our case study. Actually, if I had the chance, I’d head straight to Zhejiang University or the Alibaba campus in Hangzhou during one of their startup summits, where he often gives keynote talks.

What fascinates me most is his resilience and visionary thinking—he kept going after dozens of rejections, and now Alibaba is this massive ecosystem. To be honest, I’d ask him how he balances risk and innovation, because as a grad student interested in setting up my own social enterprise someday, I think his insights could be invaluable.

You know, the person I’d really love to meet is Jack Ma, the co-founder of Alibaba. /juː/ /nəʊ/ /ðə/ /ˈpɜː.sən/ /aɪd/ /ˈrɪə.li/ /lʌv/ /tuː/ /miːt/ /ɪz/ /ʤæk/ /mɑː/ /ðə/ /ˌkəʊˈfaʊn.də/ /ɒv/ /ˌæl.əˈbɑː.bə/

I first learned about him in an entrepreneurship module during my undergraduate studies — his story of going from English teacher to global tech tycoon was part of our case study. /aɪ/ /fɜːst/ /lɜːnd/ /əˈbaʊt/ /hɪm/ /ɪn/ /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ʃɪp/ /ˈmɒd.juːl/ /ˈdjʊə.rɪŋ/ /maɪ/ /ˌʌn.dəˈɡræd.jʊ.ət/ /ˈstʌd.iz/ — /hɪz/ /ˈstɔː.ri/ /ɒv/ /ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ /frɒm/ /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/ /ˈtiː.tʃə/ /tuː/ /ˈɡləʊ.bəl/ /tɛk/ /taɪˈkuːn/ /wɒz/ /pɑːt/ /ɒv/ /aʊə/ /keɪs/ /ˈstʌd.i/

Actually, if I had the chance, I’d head straight to Zhejiang University or the Alibaba campus in Hangzhou during one of their startup summits, where he often gives keynote talks. /ˈæk.tʃu.ə.li/ /ɪf/ /aɪ/ /hæd/ /ðə/ /ʧɑːns/ /aɪd/ /hɛd/ /streɪt/ /tuː/ /dʒɛˈdʒæŋ/ /juː.nɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/ /ɔː/ /ðiː/ /ˌæl.əˈbɑː.bə/ /ˈkæm.pəs/ /ɪn/ /hænˈdʒəʊ/ /ˈdjʊə.rɪŋ/ /wʌn/ /ɒv/ /ðeə/ /ˈstɑːt.ʌp/ /ˈsʌm.ɪts/ — /weə/ /hiː/ /ˈɒf.ən/ /ɡɪvz/ /ˈkiː.nəʊt/ /tɔːks/

What fascinates me most is his resilience and visionary thinking — he kept going after dozens of rejections, and now Alibaba is this massive ecosystem. /wɒt/ /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪts/ /miː/ /məʊst/ /ɪz/ /hɪz/ /rɪˈzɪl.i.əns/ /ænd/ /ˈvɪʒənəri/ /ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ/ — /hiː/ /kept/ /ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ /ˈɑːf.tə/ /ˈdʌz.ənz/ /ɒv/ /rɪˈdʒɛk.ʃənz/ /ænd/ /naʊ/ /ˌæl.əˈbɑː.bə/ /ɪz/ /ðɪs/ /ˈmæs.ɪv/ /ˌiː.kəʊˈsɪs.təm/

To be honest, I’d ask him how he balances risk and innovation, because as a grad student interested in setting up my own social enterprise someday, I think his insights could be invaluable. /tuː/ /biː/ /ˈɒn.ɪst/ /aɪd/ /æsk/ /hɪm/ /haʊ/ /hiː/ /ˈbæl.əns.ɪz/ /rɪsk/ /ænd/ /ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /æz/ /ə/ /græd/ /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈɪn.trɛs.tɪd/ /ɪn/ /ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/ /ʌp/ /maɪ/ /əʊn/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈen.tə.praɪz/ /ˈsʌm.deɪ/ /aɪ/ /θɪŋk/ /hɪz/ /ɪnˈsaɪts/ /kʊd/ /biː/ /ɪnˈvæl.jʊ.ə.bəl/

part3

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous child?

Well, I think one obvious advantage is that famous children often get access to top-notch resources early on — you know, professional coaching, exposure to media training, even invitations to high-profile events. That can really boost their confidence and open doors that most kids don’t even know exist.

But to be honest, the downside is the immense pressure and loss of a “normal” childhood. When you grow up under constant scrutiny — say, on TV shows or social media — you might start to doubt your self-worth if views or likes drop. And frankly, it can lead to anxiety or burnout way before adulthood.

Well, I think one obvious advantage is that famous children often get access to top-notch resources early on — you know, professional coaching, exposure to media training, even invitations to high-profile events. /wel/ /aɪ/ /θɪŋk/ /wʌn/ /ˈɒb.vi.əs/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ɪz/ /ðæt/ /ˈfeɪ.məs/ /ˈtʃɪl.drən/ /ˈɒf.ən/ /ɡet/ /ˈæk.ses/ /tuː/ /ˈtɒp.nɒtʃ/ /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/ /ˈɜː.li/ /ɒn/ — /juː/ /nəʊ/ /prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/ /ˈkəʊ.tʃɪŋ/ /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒər/ /tuː/ /ˈmiː.di.ə/ /ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/ /ˈiː.vən/ /ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃənz/ /tuː/ /ˌhaɪˈprəʊ.faɪl/ /ɪˈvents/

That can really boost their confidence and open doors that most kids don’t even know exist. /ðæt/ /kæn/ /ˈrɪə.li/ /buːst/ /ðeə/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ /ænd/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ /dɔːz/ /ðæt/ /məʊst/ /kɪdz/ /dəʊnt/ /ˈiː.vən/ /nəʊ/ /ɪɡˈzɪst/

But to be honest, the downside is the immense pressure and loss of a “normal” childhood. /bət/ /tuː/ /biː/ /ˈɒn.ɪst/ /ðə/ /ˈdaʊn.saɪd/ /ɪz/ /ðə/ /ɪˈmens/ /ˈpreʃ.ə/ /ænd/ /lɒs/ /ɒv/ /ə/ /ˈnɔː.məl/ /ˈtʃaɪld.hʊd/

When you grow up under constant scrutiny — say, on TV shows or social media — you might start to doubt your self-worth if views or likes drop. /wen/ /juː/ /ɡrəʊ/ /ʌp/ /ˈʌn.də/ /ˈkɒn.stənt/ /ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/ — /seɪ/ /ɒn/ /ˌtiːˈviː/ /ʃəʊz/ /ɔː/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈmiː.di.ə/ — /juː/ /maɪt/ /stɑːt/ /tuː/ /daʊt/ /jɔː/ /ˌselfˈwɜːθ/ /ɪf/ /vjuːz/ /ɔː/ /laɪks/ /drɒp/

And frankly, it can lead to anxiety or burnout way before adulthood. /ænd/ /ˈfræŋ.kli/ /ɪt/ /kæn/ /liːd/ /tuː/ /ˌæŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ /ɔː/ /ˈbɜːnˌaʊt/ /weɪ/ /bɪˈfɔː/ /əˈdʌl.thʊd/

What can today's children do to become famous?

A route is to excel in a specific talent — say, music, dance, or competitive sports — and participate in talent shows or national contests. A kid who can sing exceptionally well might audition for something like “China Voice Teenager Version,” or a young athlete could compete in youth championships. Success on these public stages not only showcases their skills but also attracts media attention and sponsorships. Plus, winning an award or even just getting far in a competition can fast-track their recognition.

A route is to excel in a specific talent — say, music, dance, or competitive sports — and participate in talent shows or national contests. /ə/ /ruːt/ /ɪz/ /tuː/ /ɪkˈsel/ /ɪn/ /ə/ /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ /ˈtæl.ənt/ — /seɪ/ /ˈmjuː.zɪk/, /dæns/, /ɔː/ /kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv/ /spɔːts/ — /ænd/ /pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ /ɪn/ /ˈtæl.ənt/ /ʃəʊz/ /ɔː/ /ˈnæʃ.ə.nəl/ /kənˈtests/

A kid who can sing exceptionally well might audition for something like “China Voice Teenager Version,” or a young athlete could compete in youth championships. /ə/ /kɪd/ /huː/ /kæn/ /sɪŋ/ /ɪkˌsepˈʃən.ə.li/ /wel/ /maɪt/ /ɔːˈdɪʃ.ən/ /fə/ /ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/ /laɪk/ “/ˈtʃaɪ.nə/ /vɔɪs/ /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒə/ /ˈvɜː.ʒən/”, /ɔː/ /ə/ /jʌŋ/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /kəd/ /kəmˈpiːt/ /ɪn/ /juːθ/ /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən.ʃɪps/

Success on these public stages not only showcases their skills but also attracts media attention and sponsorships. /səkˈses/ /ɒn/ /ðiːz/ /ˈpʌb.lɪk/ /ˈsteɪ.dʒɪz/ /nɒt/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈʃəʊ.keɪ.sɪz/ /ðeə/ /skɪlz/ /bət/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ /əˈtrækts/ /ˈmiː.di.ə/ /əˈten.ʃən/ /ænd/ /ˈspɒn.sə.ʃɪps/

Plus, winning an award or even just getting far in a competition can fast-track their recognition. /plʌs/, /ˈwɪn.ɪŋ/ /ən/ /əˈwɔːd/ /ɔː/ /ˈiː.vən/ /dʒʌst/ /ˈɡet.ɪŋ/ /fɑː/ /ɪn/ /ə/ /ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ /kən/ /ˈfɑːst.træk/ /ðeə/ /ˌrek.əɡˈnɪʃ.ən/

What can children do with their fame?

Well, I guess one of the best things famous kids can do is leverage their platform for good causes. You know, if they’ve got a big social media following or TV exposure, they can raise awareness about issues like environmental protection or child literacy. For instance, a young YouTuber could partner with an NGO to promote recycling campaigns or fundraising drives. To be honest, that not only amplifies positive social impact but also helps them develop a sense of responsibility early on.

Well, I guess one of the best things famous kids can do is leverage their platform for good causes. /wel/ /aɪ/ /ɡes/ /wʌn/ /ɒv/ /ðə/ /best/ /θɪŋz/ /ˈfeɪ.məs/ /kɪdz/ /kæn/ /duː/ /ɪz/ /ˈlev.ər.ɪdʒ/ /ðeə/ /ˈplæt.fɔːm/ /fɔː/ /ɡʊd/ /ˈkɔː.zɪz/

You know, if they’ve got a big social media following or TV exposure, they can raise awareness about issues like environmental protection or child literacy. /juː/ /nəʊ/ /ɪf/ /ðeɪv/ /ɡɒt/ /ə/ /bɪɡ/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈmiː.di.ə/ /ˈfɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/ /ɔː/ /ˌtiːˈviː/ /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə/ /ðeɪ/ /kæn/ /reɪz/ /əˈweə.nəs/ /əˈbaʊt/ /ˈɪʃ.uːz/ /laɪk/ /ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl/ /prəˈtek.ʃən/ /ɔː/ /ʧaɪld/ /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

For instance, a young YouTuber could partner with an NGO to promote recycling campaigns or fundraising drives. /fɔː/ /ˈɪn.stəns/ /ə/ /jʌŋ/ /ˈjuː.tjuː.bə/ /kʊd/ /ˈpɑːt.nə/ /wɪð/ /æn/ /ˌen.dʒiːˈəʊ/ /tuː/ /prəˈməʊt/ /ˌriːˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/ /kæmˈpeɪnz/ /ɔː/ /ˈfʌndˌreɪ.zɪŋ/ /draɪvz/

To be honest, that not only amplifies positive social impact but also helps them develop a sense of responsibility early on. /tuː/ /biː/ /ˈɒn.ɪst/ /ðæt/ /nɒt/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈæm.plɪ.faɪz/ /ˈpɒzətɪv/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈɪm.pækt/ /bət/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ /helps/ /ðəm/ /dɪˈvel.əp/ /ə/ /sens/ /ɒv/ /rɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/ /ˈɜː.li/ /ɒn/

Do people become famous because of their talent?

Well, I’d say talent is certainly a major factor—people who have exceptional skills in music, acting, or sports often get noticed. You know, when someone sings really well or delivers an unforgettable performance, word spreads quickly, and they gain a fan base. But to be honest, raw talent alone isn’t always enough; it usually needs to be coupled with perseverance and the right opportunities, like a competition or a mentor, to really catapult someone into the spotlight.

Well, I’d say talent is certainly a major factor — people who have exceptional skills in music, acting, or sports often get noticed. /wel/ /aɪd/ /seɪ/ /ˈtæl.ənt/ /ɪz/ /ˈsɜː.tən.li/ /ə/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/ /ˈfæk.tər/ — /ˈpiː.pl̩/ /huː/ /hæv/ /ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl/ /skɪlz/ /ɪn/ /ˈmjuː.zɪk/, /ˈæk.tɪŋ/, /ɔː/ /spɔːts/ /ˈɒf.ən/ /ɡet/ /ˈnəʊ.tɪst/

You know, when someone sings really well or delivers an unforgettable performance, word spreads quickly, and they gain a fan base. /juː/ /nəʊ/ /wen/ /ˈsʌm.wʌn/ /sɪŋz/ /ˈrɪə.li/ /wel/ /ɔː/ /dɪˈlɪ.vəz/ /ən/ /ˌʌn.fəˈɡet.ə.bəl/ /pəˈfɔː.məns/, /wɜːd/ /spredz/ /ˈkwɪk.li/, /ænd/ /ðeɪ/ /ɡeɪn/ /ə/ /fæn/ /beɪs/

But to be honest, raw talent alone isn’t always enough; it usually needs to be coupled with perseverance and the right opportunities, like a competition or a mentor, to really catapult someone into the spotlight. /bət/ /tuː/ /biː/ /ˈɒn.ɪst/, /rɔː/ /ˈtæl.ənt/ /əˈləʊn/ /ˈɪz.ənt/ /ˈɔːl.weɪz/ /ɪˈnʌf/; /ɪt/ /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/ /niːdz/ /tə/ /biː/ /ˈkʌp.əld/ /wɪð/ /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪərəns/ /ænd/ /ðə/ /raɪt/ /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.tiz/, /laɪk/ /ə/ /ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ /ɔː/ /ə/ /ˈmen.tɔː/, /tuː/ /ˈrɪə.li/ /ˈkæt.ə.pʌlt/ /ˈsʌm.wʌn/ /ˈɪn.tuː/ /ðə/ /ˈspɒt.laɪt/