The Chinese Online Writing Lab

1. Why must the workplace and even global commerce, governments and enterprises worldwide invest heavily in electronic commerce?
A.  to increase national GDP and corporate competitiveness
B. to integrate Internet-based services through technical support, marketing strategies, market positioning and collaboration with partners
C.  to boost global commerce

2. What makes it impossible for enterprises to integrate their efforts with other manufacturers when complying with legal standards and attempting to better understand consumer behavior?                        A. the inability to ensure network security for online purchases                                                          B. difficulties in transaction and distribution          C.  inefficient computerization adopted by many enterprises

3. Why are customers hesitant to use credit cards online?
A. difficulties in transaction and distribution             B. hackers                                                               C. obstacles to fully developing e-commerce

4. How can enterprises overcome barriers and engage in commercial activities as soon as possible?               A. by promoting brand image in emerging markets
B. through accelerated development of e-commerce
C. by ensuring network security for online purchases 

5. Why did the Taiwanese government draft and legislate an electronic commerce policy in 1998?     A. to reduce barriers to market entry and increase returns on investment                                               B. to integrate Internet-based services through technical support, marketing strategies, market positioning and collaboration with partners                   C.   to remain abreast of global trends in e-commerce and protect the future the standing of Taiwan throughout the Asian-Pacific region

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Post-Listening Exercise

Write a paragraph that introduces a technology

(科技介紹) by adopting the following structure:

Briefly explain the factors(internal and external) factors that influence development of this technology in Taiwan.

Point out the unique characteristics of this technology development in Taiwan.

List the objectives of how to further develop this technology.

Define the role of this technology in relation to environmental, manufacturing or technology problems.

Briefly summarize previous efforts to solve or alleviate above problems, along with the contributions and limitations of such efforts.

List applications of this technology made so far, highlighting any particular characteristics or features that are unique to Taiwan's circumstances.