Pre-reading questions:
- Do you like Samsung phones?
- Are Samsung phone popular in your country?
527 South Koreans who use Galaxy Note 7 sued Samsung Electronics. They sued Samsung Electronics because they are afraid their smartphones might catch fire. The people who sued Samsung want payment or their time in returning their smartphones. They also want payment for the time they spent waiting at the shop and the trouble. Samsung is now giving 50% discount to customers who will buy Galaxy S8 or Note8 next year.
Vocabulary:
sue – 訴える [verb] to take legal action
afraid – 恐れて [adjective] filled with fear or concern
catch fire – 発火する [verb] burn
payment – 支払い [noun] money that is paid for something
return – 戻す [verb] to give, put, or send (something) back to a place or person
trouble – 悩ませる [verb] to make someone feel worried or upset
discount – 割引 [noun] lower price
True or False:
- 572 South Koreans who use Galaxy Note 7 sued Samsung Electronics.
- They sued Samsung Electronics because they are afraid their smartphones might catch fire.
- The people who sued Samsung want payment or their time in returning their computers.
- They also want payment for the time they spent waiting at the shop and the trouble.
- Samsung is now giving 70% discount to customers who will buy Galaxy S8 or Note8 next year.