The Main Reading Text
Taiwan is often called "Silicon Island" because it is the world’s most important center for making computer chips. These tiny chips, known as semiconductors, are used in almost everything, from smartphones and laptops to electric cars and advanced AI systems.
At the center of this success is TSMC, the world's largest foundry. For decades, Taiwan has developed a complete supply chain that includes design, manufacturing, and testing. These high-tech chips are produced in extremely clean rooms by highly skilled engineers who work around the clock.
Because of its advanced technology and constant innovation, Taiwan's role is essential for the global economy. Most of the world's most advanced chips are made right here. Without Taiwan’s contribution, the digital world we live in today would look very different. Taiwan truly leads the way in shaping our future.
Key Learning Points
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Semiconductor
Noun/ˌsemikənˈdʌktər/ — 半導體
A substance used in electronics to control the flow of electricity.
- Taiwan is a leader in the global semiconductor industry.
台灣在全球半導體產業中處於領先地位。
Foundry
Noun/ˈfaʊndri/ — 晶圓代工廠
A factory that produces metal castings or computer chips for other companies.
- TSMC is the most famous foundry in the world.
台積電是世界上最著名的代工廠。
Essential
Adjective/ɪˈsenʃl/ — 至關重要的
Completely necessary or extremely important.
- Clean water is essential for making computer chips.
乾淨的水對於製造電腦晶片至關重要。
Passive Voice (被動語態)
Structure: Subject + be + Past Participle (Vpp)
- These chips are produced in clean rooms.
這些晶片是在無塵室中被生產的。（強調產地而非生產者）
Present Perfect (現在完成式)
Usage: 用於描述從過去持續到現在的動作或成就。
- Taiwan has developed a complete supply chain.
台灣已經發展出了一套完整的供應鏈。
Lead the way
Meaning: 領先、引領趨勢
- Taiwanese companies lead the way in AI technology.
台灣公司在 AI 技術上領先全球。
Around the clock
Meaning: 全天候地、日以繼夜
- The factory operates around the clock to meet demand.
工廠全天候運作以滿足需求。
Countable Nouns
Chip, Factory, Smartphone, Engineer, Laptop, Center.
Uncountable Nouns
Technology, Innovation, Manufacturing, Success, Economy.
| Present | Past | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| Produce | Produced | Produced |
| Develop | Developed | Developed |
| Lead | Led | Led |
| Make | Made | Made |