Pre-reading questions:
- What do you think is the most powerful country in the world?
- Describe Japan in one word.
Vocabulary:
- colonization [noun] – to take control of another country by living there or sending people to live there
The European colonization began in 1492. - influence [noun] – the power to make other people agree with your opinion or do what you want
Celebrities influence fashion. - era [noun] – a period of history or a long period of time
We are living in an era of fast technological advancement. - bold [adjective] – not afraid to do things which involve risk or danger
Hiring a fresh graduate is a bold move.
President Xi Jinping has big dreams for China. He wants China to be the most powerful country in the world. In fact, China’s relationships with different countries in Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and Australia are getting stronger. However, some countries are concerned about how China’s influence affects their countries. They fear that a new era of colonization will begin as China’s bold actions affect some industries in their country.
True or False:
- President Xi Jinping wants China to be the most powerful country in Asia.
- China’s relationship with Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa and Austria are getting stronger.
- China’s influence affects other countries.
- Some countries fear that a new era of colonization will begin.
- China’s actions affect some industries in some countries.