[C] Taiwan's Secret Weapon: Friendship

LET'S READ!

Direction: Read the news with your teacher.

TAIWAN'S SECRET WEAPON: FRIENDSHIP

Comprehension Questions:

1. What is the main challenge for Taiwan in maintaining its independence from China?

2. How has Taiwan been working to maintain its independence?

3. How did Taiwan support Lithuania in the face of Chinese pressure?

4. What approach has Taiwan taken to build international friendships and raise its profile?

5. Why does Taiwan need to find alternative ways to build loyalty despite China's financial resources?

LET'S RECAP!

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1. Which new words/phrases were easiest to remember? Give three.

どの語句/文が覚えやすかったですか？３つ挙げてください。

2. Which words/phrases were you having a hard time to speak/understand? Give three.

どの語句/文が話したり理解するのに難しかったですか？３つ挙げてください。

prosperous

[ 'pros-per-uhs ]

adjective

- successful, especially in a financial or material way

The company had a prosperous year.

democratic

[ dem-uh-'krat-ik ]

noun

- a form of government in which people choose leaders by voting or relating to democracy; the idea that everyone should have equal rights

Democratic elections were held there today for the first time.

reunification

[ ree-yoo-nuh-fi-'key-shuhn ]

noun

- the process of joining two parts of something; coming back together again after being separated or in conflict

Some might see dangers and difficulties in discussing reunification, but it could not be left off the agenda.

censorship

[ 'sen-ser-ship ]

noun

- the action of preventing part or the whole of a book, movie, work of art, document, or other kind of communication from being seen or made available to the public, because it is considered to be offensive or harmful

Censorship has allowed the government to prevent the media from airing criticisms of its leadership.

allies

[ 'al-ahyz ]

phrasal verb

- a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle

These transactions create allies, not enemies.