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This week’s Questions

  1. When we watch the news, the feed often cuts to presentations by or interviews with experts who share their expert knowledge on a certain field. Name one type of expert you often see on TV.
  2. Tell me about a famous TV expert; someone who shares their knowledge about crime, politics, celebrity gossip, medicine, technology, meteorology, fashion, culture, finance etc.
  3. Tell me about a time when a famous ‘expert’ got something spectacularly wrong.
  4. When you were growing up, what kind of specialist knowledge did you wish you could have? Did you pursue it? Why?
  5. Tell me about a time when you have had to consult someone with specialist knowledge; an architect, detective, doctor, lawyer, broker, technician, psychiatrist etc. Were they able to help you and did they provide an excellent service? Why?
  6. What would you consider yourself an expert on or competent at?

This week’s Responses

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by Jon Hay

January 19, 2021

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Question 1

When I watch New Zealand news via the internet, there is a lot of news about COVID with my favorite news outlet employing an immunologist to consult and provide expert opinion.

Question 2

I am not sure whether she is an expert, but I think Matsuko Deluxe is a very famous social commentator.

Question 3

I cannot remember the person's name, but I remember an expert who claimed that COVID-19 would come and go within 6 months of it first outbreak. How very wrong he was...

Question 4

When I was in high school I wish that I had expert knowledge in understanding a woman's brain. I have tried to pursue this but I have failed in my understanding of this extremely complex topic.

Question 5

I had to consult a lawyer as to write my will and testament. He was very professional and very helpful.

Question 6

I think I am compentant at New Zealand rugby and betting who will win the match.

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immunologist 免疫学者
consult 諮る
social commentator しゃかいコメンテーター
complex 煩雑
will and testament 遺言書

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by Antonio Santosa

January 17, 2021

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Question 1

Recently, I have been seeing a lot of health experts on TV. The other day, I was reading the news about a team of health experts who went to Wuhan to investigate the origins of COVID-19.

Question 2

I would say that Oprah Winfrey is one of the experts that I often see on TV. She has extensive knowledge on the topics of culture, politics, and celebrities. I can't believe that she is turning 70 years old this year!

Question 3

Albert Einstein once said “There is not the slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be obtainable. It would mean that the atom would have to be shattered at will.” In the context of Einstein's time of living, the statement above may be true, however, it proves to be very wrong if we look at it from today's point of view.

Question 4

When I was a kid, I've always wanted to be an expert in magic and illusion. My parents wanted me to become a doctor, but I had zero interest in the subject. I did not pursue my interest because I thought that being a magician won't get me far in life. I have to be extremely good at it to become a famous magician and I realized that my studies were also important to satisfy my parents' expectations.

Question 5

I once had a consultation with a doctor who specializes in many types of fever. I was suffering from dengue fever at that time and he helped me a lot during my recovery process. I wouldn't say that his service was excellent as I felt that my mom and sister helped me in more practical ways during my recovery compared to the doctor.

Question 6

I think I'm an expert in video games and drum as a musical instrument. I have taught people various drum theories and helped them improve their skills in playing the instrument.

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by Jim Usher

December 14, 2020

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