Students Protest Google CEO at Stanford University

史丹福大學學生抗議 Google CEO


Introduction

Some students left a graduation party at Stanford University. They left while Sundar Pichai, the boss of Google, spoke to them.

部分史丹福大學的學生在畢業派對中離場。當時 Google 執行長 Sundar Pichai 正在對他們發表講話。

Main Body

About 100 to 200 students walked out of the stadium. They held signs and shouted. They are angry because Google has a big contract with the Israeli government. They also do not like how Google uses AI to watch people.

約 100 到 200 名學生走出體育場。他們舉著標誌並大聲喊叫。他們感到憤怒是因為 Google 與以色列政府簽署了一份大合同。他們也不喜歡 Google 使用 AI 來監視人們。

Mr. Pichai did not talk about AI in his speech. He talked about his life and his school. He did not answer questions from the news after the students left.

Mr. Pichai 在演講中沒有提到 AI。他談論了自己的生活和學校。在學生離場後,他沒有回答新聞媒體的問題。

One man, Vinod Khosla, did not like the protest. He thinks AI is good for the world. He says the students are wrong.

一名叫 Vinod Khosla 的男子並不認同這次抗議。他認為 AI 對世界是有益的。他說學生們錯了。

Conclusion

Now, students do not always like big tech bosses. They ask more questions about what these companies do.

現在,學生並不總是喜歡大科技公司的老闆。他們會對這些公司的行為提出更多疑問。

Vocabulary Learning

The 'Action' Shift

Look at how the story describes things that already happened versus things that are generally true. This is the key to A2 storytelling.

1. The 'Done' List (Past) These words tell us the event is finished:

  • left \rightarrow (go away)
  • spoke \rightarrow (talked)
  • walked out \rightarrow (left the room)
  • did not answer \rightarrow (said nothing)

2. The 'Always' List (Present) These words describe a feeling or a fact that is still true now:

  • are angry \rightarrow (their feeling now)
  • do not like \rightarrow (their opinion)
  • thinks \rightarrow (his belief)
  • ask \rightarrow (their habit)

Quick Tip: If the person is doing it right now or usually, use the Present. If it happened yesterday or at the party, use the Past.

Vocabulary Learning

protest (v.)
To show that you strongly disagree with something.
Example:The students protest against the company's rules.
graduation (n.)
The ceremony when a student finishes school or university.
Example:I will wear a special hat at my graduation.
contract (n.)
A legal agreement between two people or companies.
Example:The company signed a contract to build a new road.
stadium (n.)
A large open area with seats for people to watch sports or events.
Example:The football game is in the big stadium.
speech (n.)
A formal talk given to a group of people.
Example:The boss gave a short speech to the workers.
Practice A2 words in a crossword