[A] Taiwan Chip Giant to Expand to Japan

LET'S READ!

Direction: Read the news with your teacher.

News Flash (5)

1. Which company is planning to build a new chip manufacturing plant in Japan?

2. When is the new plant expected to begin its operation?

3. Why is TSMC expanding its production to Japan?

4. How is the Japanese government supporting TSMC's project?

5. What are the reasons behind the world's efforts to rebuild the supply chain and reduce dependence on China?

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。

bolster

[ 'bohl-ster ]

verb

- to make something stronger

More money is needed to bolster the industry.

inevitably

[ in-'ev-i-tuh-blee ]

adverb

- in a way that cannot be avoided

Their arguments inevitably end in tears.

lodge

[ loj ]

[verb]

- to make an official complaint

If you wish to lodge a complaint you'd better get on to the manager.

be slated

phrase

- to be expected to happen in the future

Jeff is slated to be the next captain of the football team.

point out

phrase

- to tell someone about some information

My workmates are going island hopping so I need to point out that I cannot swim.