Introducing an industry 工業介紹
Check the meanings of the following words and expressions:
aging society
construction enterprises
retirement housing complexes
luxury accommodations
uniform
subsidized by the government
bed-ridden elderly
retired serviceman
recuperative facilities
staffed with
1. Listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play" button and then answering the following questions. Press the "Final score" button to check your quiz results.
1. Why does the government need to provide affordable, basic housing that suits the needs of this growth sector? A. to organize social activities, health management, hotel type services, and specialist service staff B. to offer a diverse array of services to high income elderly individuals C. to look after the welfare of the elderly
2. Who are long-term residential care facilities available for? A. high income elderly individuals B. chronically ill elderly who are largely bed ridden C. low income elderly individuals
3. How long are luxury accommodations for elderly tenants leased to? A. from one to three years B.for more than twenty years C. from three to twenty years
4. What are examples of long-term residential care facilities available for chronically ill elderly? A. residential facilities for retired serviceman that combine housing with recuperative facilities B. residential facilities for high income elderly individuals C. retirement housing complexes with luxury accommodations
5. How are government-registered residential facilities run? A. in conjunction with general nursing staff B. in conjunction with local construction enterprisesC. in conjunction with private recuperative centers
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Post-Listening Exercise
Write a paragraph that introduces an industry
(工業介紹) by adopting the following structure:
Briefly highlight the general characteristics of this industry in Taiwan.
Point out the difficulties encountered in industrial development.
Describe current activities of the particular industrial sector.
Elaborate on the available technologies that are employed by the industry.
Discuss the related research and development facilities in Taiwan, and how they assist/collaborate with that particular industry.
Outline the major research and development programs that are currently underway within the industry.
Provide a case example of industrial development.