The Chinese Online Writing Lab

1. Taiwan is a key global manufacturer of 3C and synthetic fiber products.

I A.  trifling

B.  inconsequential

C.  predominant  

2. The current trend towards using nano-materials in fiber production creates enormous potential for further development of this industry.

A.  minuscule

B.  stupendous  

C.  infinitesimal

3. The numerous existing nano-material applications for locally produced 3C and synthetic fiber products include inorganic nano-recorder media, nano-interface handle for a separate membrane in batteries and electron passive elements. 

A.  globally

B.  internationally

C.  domestically  

4. The ability to adopt advanced production technologies such as nano-materials is important to Taiwan’s continued economic growth.

A.  sustained 

B.  intermittent

C.  sporadic

5. Taiwanese manufacturers must remain abreast of the latest applications of nano-elements and organisms, while also considering environmental sustainability and using energy efficiently for manufacturing purposes.

A.  burden

B.  costs

C.  sustenance

6. Since the Taiwanese economy has matured to the extent where labor and capital resources are already efficiently allocated for manufacturing, continued economic development depends on the ability to constantly adopt advanced manufacturing practices such as nano-materials technology.

A.  deteriorated

B.  decayed

C.  perfected  

7. Accordingly, the Taiwanese government has offered numerous incentives for local companies to develop their research capabilities, and these incentives have seen Taiwan transform from an agricultural-based economy to a hi-tech one over just a few decades.

A.  retributions

B.  impetuses  

C.   hindrances

8. During the coming decade, Taiwan faces the following challenges in further developing its nano-materials technology sector: developing and synthesizing nano-materials efficiently, manipulating the properties of nano-materials to meet industrial specifications, and further understanding the properties of nano-materials and their implications for product commercialization.

A.  acquiesce

B.  concurring with

C.  coercing  

9. One particular concern is how to reduce the time between product development and commercialization. 

A.  abridge  

B.  augment

C.  amass

10. Taiwan must effectively meet the above challenges to remain competitive in the fiercely competitive nanotechnology sector.

A.  quiescent  

B.  placid

C.  tempestuously  

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