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Discussion Questions
Answers from different perspectives for reference
Tariffs (關稅)
Q1. If Taiwan’s exports face higher tariffs and become more expensive abroad, which industries or jobs do you think will be most affected?
Perspective: Optimistic Innovator
Even if tariffs rise, I think Taiwan can adapt by focusing on innovation instead of price. For example, chips from TSMC are so advanced that buyers may still need them, no matter the cost. Tariffs might push local companies to upgrade technology faster and create niche products that other countries cannot easily replace. Of course, some industries like agriculture may suffer, but this challenge could encourage farmers to build strong brands or find new regional markets. For me, I see tariffs as tough but also a chance for creativity.
Q2. Would you prefer to work for a company that serves mainly the local market, or one that relies on exports? Why?ompanies…
Perspective: Practical Risk Manager
If I think about my own career, I would probably choose a company that mainly serves the local market. Export companies face too many risks: tariffs, currency changes, and global politics. Local-focused companies, like those in healthcare, food, or services, are more stable because people always need them. Of course, the salary may be smaller compared to international companies, but stability is more important for me. If I can build my skills in a safe environment, maybe later I can consider working in an international firm.
Currency Value (幣值)
Q3. If the Taiwan dollar becomes stronger, what changes would you notice in your daily life (shopping, studying abroad, or traveling)?
Perspective: Young Traveler
If the Taiwan dollar becomes stronger, the first thing I would notice is traveling. Suddenly, flights, hotels, and even shopping abroad become cheaper. Studying overseas would also be easier, because tuition and rent cost less when converted into NTD. I think my daily life in Taiwan may not change much, but my opportunities to go abroad would definitely improve. For me, a stronger currency means more freedom to see the world and learn new things outside of Taiwan. That is very exciting for young people like me.
Q4.Do you think it is important for young Taiwanese to understand currency changes? How could this knowledge help in real life?
Perspective: Skeptical Youth
Honestly, I don’t think every young person needs to learn about currency. Most of us will not trade stocks or work in finance. As long as our salaries are stable and we can pay for daily expenses, exchange rates don’t matter much. If I travel abroad, I can just use an app to check the best time to exchange money. For me, understanding currency feels too technical and far away from my daily life. Instead of studying exchange rates, I’d rather focus on improving my work skills.
Domestic Issues (國內議題:政治與司法)
Q5. Do you think Taiwan is politically stable today? How might political stability (or instability) affect your future career?
Perspective: Critical Observer
I don’t think Taiwan is very politically stable. There are too many conflicts between parties, and sometimes the government spends more time fighting than solving problems. For young people, this makes the job market uncertain, because investors may not trust a country with constant political drama. Even if the economy is strong, instability in politics can ruin opportunities. For me, political stability is very important. If I feel the system is chaotic, I may even consider working abroad. I want to focus on my career, not on endless political news.
Q6. Can you think of a system in Taiwan that feels unfair? How do you think it affects society and young people?
Perspective: Socially Concerned Student
I think the education system in Taiwan is unfair. There is too much pressure on exams, and many students from poor families cannot afford expensive tutoring. This creates a big gap between rich and poor. For young people, it feels like your future depends not only on effort but also on family background. Some talented students give up because they feel the system is not fair. In the long run, this affects society because we lose potential talent and creativity. I think education should give more equal opportunities to everyone.
Economic Trends (經濟發展趨勢:AI、半導體等)
Q7. Are you worried that AI might replace your future job? Why or why not?
Perspective: Tech Optimist
I am not really worried about AI. Yes, it may take away some repetitive jobs, but it also creates new industries that never existed before. For example, who thought about AI ethics or AI trainers ten years ago? Also, AI can reduce boring tasks, so people can focus on creative or strategic work. For me, AI is like electricity in the past—it changes everything, but it also makes life better. If I keep learning, I can use AI as a tool to grow my career, not as a competitor.
Q8. Why do you think TSMC is building factories in the US? What challenges or concerns might it face there?
Perspective: Strategic Thinker
I think TSMC is building factories in the US mainly because of politics, not business. The US wants to reduce dependence on Taiwan, in case of conflict with China. But TSMC faces challenges: higher costs, fewer skilled engineers, and slower efficiency. For Taiwan, the concern is bigger—if too much technology moves abroad, Taiwan may lose its “silicon shield.” As a young person, this worries me, because Taiwan’s economy depends heavily on semiconductors. I hope TSMC can balance between keeping its most advanced technologies in Taiwan and satisfying US demands.
知識英語工作坊報告寫作架構
自訂標題:How Global Trends Shape My Daughters’ Future
1. 介紹 Introduction (around 50 words)
2. 主體(1) Economic/Trade Trend (80–90 words)
3. 主體(2) Technology Trend (around 100 words)
4. Conclusion (around 100 words)
範本:How Global Trends Shape My Daughters’ Future
語言能力就是造句能力,造很多句子,才能學好英文!造句就是文法的練習!
主詞及動詞是句子裡最重要的元素。表達的想法中的主詞是甚麼?做了甚麼動作?
我們 看見 象了。We see elephants.
慢慢加進一些元素使句子豐富:介係詞片語及副詞。
我們 在動物園裡 看見 象。We see elephants in the zoo.
我們 有時候 在那動物園裡 看見 象。We see elephants in the zoo sometimes.
✩結構裡有這些詞,表達就很豐富。但介係詞片語及副詞的位置是可隨著表達的改變而變動的。例如:
We see elephants in the zoo often.
We often see elephants in the zoo.
In the zoo, we often see elephants.
這三句子的意義並沒有差別!要注意主詞動詞受詞的順序不變!
再複習句子結構裡的詞:
你來試試看!
答案:
答對了嗎?
II. 什麼是詞類變化?
就是要將名詞、動詞、形容詞、副詞、介係詞放在句子中正確的位置。
主詞及受詞的位置要放名詞
副詞的形成是將形容詞-ly
介系詞片語:介係詞 + 名詞
開車是很危險的,我們討厭開車!
錯誤:Drive is dangerous. We hate drive.
主詞=名詞 受詞=名詞
正確:Driving is dangerous. We hate driving.
V-ing =名詞 V-ing =名詞
✩動詞當名詞使用時,將動詞變成名詞的方式是將動詞drive加-ing >driving
Tim小心地在街上開著他的老爺車。
錯誤:Tim careful on the street dives his old car.
正確:Tim drives his old car on the street carefully.
✩形容詞用以修飾名詞,例如careful driver,
但副詞用以修飾動詞,例如drive carefully。
(1) 自然發音:將聲音、拼字、與意義結合。
學習認字發音,進而練習聽音拼字,這兩項技巧,加上閱讀量增加,單字量就能快速增加。
(2) 從26個字母認識KK音標:注意母音及特殊子音組合。
英語初學者在能夠辨識並唸出26個字母後,開始將字母的聲音跟音標結合,作為認識KK音標的快速方法。認識KK音標可以幫助學習者利用字典作為輔具,進一步掌控母音發音變化。
(3) (a) 母音及KK音標 (b) 特殊子音及KK音標 (c) 母音發音通則:
母音A E I O U發音多樣化是學習者發音困惑的主因,子音雖然相對比較單純,但少數特殊子音組合比較複雜,例如ch=[ tʃ ]等,初學者需要特別注意。
(4) (a) 基本聽音拼字規則 (b) 音節分割及重音節。
札實的認字發音及聽音拼字能力是單字量的根本,可以幫我們跳脫背單字的框架。而要提升聽音拼字的能力,精準的音節劃分能力是非常重要的。
無論您是(1)注重口說寫作的國高中生; (2)提升競爭力的英文老師; (3)努力成為各科雙語老師; 或(4)提升專業英語說寫能力的碩博生或社會人士。請洽客製化訓練課程詢問專線。
造句關鍵:形成句子的五個元素SVOPA (主詞+動詞+受詞+介係詞片語+副詞)
如何快速正確造句:先有一個想法(句子)
例句: 我們每天在課堂上練習英文。
例句: 學生拍手叫好。
The students + clapped and cheered.
四個困難
解決困難1
*不需要把每個中文字翻譯成英文,只需要把意義放在五個詞類元素裡面。
例如: 有個男士站在7/11門口。
A man is standing in front of 7/11.
❌Have a man stand in front of 7/11.
解決困難2
*找出關鍵字:動詞/主詞,按照詞類要求放進英文句子結構中,別逐字翻譯放進過多的單詞在英文句子中。
例如:研究多年後,John選擇放棄原研究計畫進而展開另一個。
Years later, John gave up his project and started another.
(化繁為簡找出關鍵字)
練習找出關鍵字:主詞/動詞
練習1:
雷射冷卻在電腦與醫學領域有著廣泛的應用前景。
主詞? 動詞? 受詞? 還有其他詞類嗎?
雷射冷卻/在電腦與醫學領域/有著廣泛的/應用/前景。
動詞:應用(被動)
主詞:雷射冷卻
介係詞片語:電腦與醫學領域/前景
副詞:廣泛的
Laser cooling/ can be applied/ to computer and medicine/ in the future / extensively.
造句時確立相對應詞類的單詞即可,無須理會多餘的中文,例如「領域」「有著」。不需要探討中文組織好壞。
練習2:
你該做的就是今天開始用Paul告訴你的方式讀英文。
❌You should do is start study in the Paul tell you way today. (中文式英文)
主詞:你該做的
動詞:就是
受詞(補語):開始讀英文
介係詞片語:(用Paul告訴你的)方式副詞:今天
解析2:你該做的/就是/今天/開始/用Paul告訴你的方式/讀英文。
*What you should do / is / to start / studying English / in the way that Paul tells you / today.
*You should start to study English today and (you should) use the way that Paul tells you. (一句造不出來就用兩句)
結論
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Unit 70
無論您是(1)注重口說寫作的國高中生; (2)提升競爭力的英文老師; (3)努力成為各科雙語老師; 或(4)提升專業英語說寫能力的碩博生或社會人士。請洽客製化訓練課程詢問專線。
大量英語全文說寫遠距訓練:全文輸入輸出訓練
影片線上教學平台:Youtube教學頻道
提升國際競爭力 加入超凡遠距 。
Unit 51
Unit 52
Unit 53
Unit 54
Unit 55
Exercise improves blood circulation. 運動改善血液循環。
Unit 56
Unit 57
Unit 58
Unit 59
Unit 60
無論您是(1)注重口說寫作的國高中生; (2)提升競爭力的英文老師; (3)努力成為各科雙語老師; 或(4)提升專業英語說寫能力的碩博生或社會人士。請洽客製化訓練課程詢問專線。
大量英語全文說寫遠距訓練:全文輸入輸出訓練
影片線上教學平台:Youtube教學頻道
提升國際競爭力 加入超凡遠距 。
Unit 41
Unit 42
Unit 43
Unit 44
Unit 45
Unit 46
Unit 47
Unit 48
Unit 49
Unit 50
無論您是(1)注重口說寫作的國高中生; (2)提升競爭力的英文老師; (3)努力成為各科雙語老師; 或(4)提升專業英語說寫能力的碩博生或社會人士。請洽客製化訓練課程詢問專線。
大量英語全文說寫遠距訓練:全文輸入輸出訓練
影片線上教學平台:Youtube教學頻道
提升國際競爭力 加入超凡遠距 。