English Speaking Lesson with Ringle Tutor
1) Original
When I listen to the news that Elon Musk started a new business to link some chips to human brains, it was… I’m a little bit concerned about that, even though that experiment or that business just has been limited to those people… to people who cannot speak well or who have some problems to communicate with their physical ability. Like speaking or typing.
1) Paraphrase – Formal way
① I was concerned when I heard on the news that Elon Musk has started a new business linking computer chips to human brains. Despite the fact that these experiments remain limited to people with disabilities, I still have reservations.
I still have reservations = I am still nervous.
2) Original
But I think some bad people, if they use this technology very well, then we might face with significant issue.
2) Paraphrase
That being said, if people with malicious intent use this technology well, we might confront serious problems.
2) [face with / be faced with] vs [confront]
face (something) / be faced with (something)
– Means you experience or encounter a situation or problem.
– It doesn’t always mean you take strong action — just that the situation is there in front of you.
– Often sounds more neutral.
confront (something)
– Means you actively deal with or challenge a problem or person, often directly and strongly.
– It has a stronger, more active, sometimes even aggressive feeling.
3) Original
And sometimes we feel that AI is better to human beings. But I still believe that human beings is better in some fields.
3) Paraphrase – formal way
However, I still maintain that human beings are irreplaceable in some fields.
3) “maintain” meaning
“I maintain” = “I still feel, “I continue to feel”
A bit formal, but a good persuasive phrase for business/academic/etc. settings.
Ex) I maintain this is a bad idea. = I still think this is a bad idea.
