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Speaking part 1

Question 1
I commonly get news from TV and the internet because these two forms of media are very
accessible to me and give me the freshest updates about fashion trends, politics , sports, and
society in general. Not to mention the fact that it is also free.
Question 2
Well, it depends on the age group, but most adults in my country rely on newspapers and
television channels for news. While newspapers and television channels remain popular sources
of news for many adults, there is a growing trend of people, particularly office-goers and young
people, turning to online news portals and social networking platforms for their news updates.
Question 3
Personally, I am most interested in foreign cultures. I enjoy learning about different religions,
customs, and cuisines from around the world. Occasionally, foreign news also interests me
because I have a strong fascination with scientific advancements and discoveries.
Question 4
Getting news today is much different from how we got our news in the past. In the past, people
mainly got their news from traditional sources, such as newspapers, television, and radio. These
sources were typically controlled by a small number of gatekeepers, who decided which news
stories were important and how they were presented, which could lead to a lack of diversity of
opinion and a focus on sensational stories.
Today, people have a much wider range of options for getting news. In addition to traditional
sources, there are now a lot of online news sources, social media platforms, and mobile apps.
This has led to a more diverse and personalized news experience. However, it has also made it
more difficult to verify the accuracy of news stories.
Speaking part 2
In recent times, I have come across many news stories that have piqued my interest and left a
lasting impression on me. However, one story that stands out in my mind is the recent
breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence. Researchers at Google AI have developed an
AI system called LaMDA, which is capable of generating human-quality text in response to a
wide range of prompts and questions.

I first heard about LaMDA through an article in The New York Times, which highlighted its
ability to engage in open-ended, fluent conversations that are indistinguishable from those of a
human. I was immediately fascinated by this development, as it represents a significant
advancement in the field of AI.
What particularly impressed me about LaMDA was its ability to understand the context of a
conversation and respond in a way that is both relevant and informative. It was also able to
generate creative text formats, such as poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc.
This demonstrated the immense potential of AI to not only mimic human conversation but also to
produce original and meaningful content.

The reason why this news story resonated with me is because I believe that AI has the potential
to revolutionize many aspects of our lives. For example, AI could be used to improve healthcare
by providing personalized medical advice and treatment plans. It could also be used to develop
new educational tools that are tailored to individual learning styles. Additionally, AI could be
used to automate tasks in the workplace, freeing up human workers to focus on more creative
and strategic endeavors.

Overall, I believe that LaMDA is a remarkable achievement in the field of AI, and I am excited
to see how it will be used to benefit society in the years to come. This news story has stayed with
me because it represents a significant step forward in the quest to create truly intelligent
machines.

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