Tech giants Nvidia and Foxconn join forces for AI and autonomous tech evolution

admin 2023年12月19日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Have you heard of the term “artificial intelligence” (AI) before?
Do you use any smart devices like smartphones, computers, or voice assistants that seem to “understand” and respond to your commands?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

create /kree-EYT/

[verb] – to make something new or invent something
She created a beautiful painting using vibrant colors.

industry /IN-duh-stree /

[noun] – the companies and activities involved in the process of producing goods for sale, especially in a factory or special area
The automotive industry is constantly evolving with new technologies and innovations.

experienced /ik-SPEER-ee-uhnst /

[adjective] – having skill or knowledge because you have done something many times
The experienced chef effortlessly prepared a delicious three-course meal.

expert /EK-spurt/

[noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity
The cybersecurity expert was called in to analyze the company’s data breach.

knowledge /NOL-ij /

[noun] – understanding of or information about a subject that you get by experience or study, either known by one person or by people generally
Reading books and attending workshops can help expand your knowledge of various subjects.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

Nvidia, a big tech company from the United States, and Foxconn, a famous iPhone maker in Taiwan, are working together to create special “AI factories.” These advanced factories will be like huge data centers, and their main job is to teach self-driving cars, robots, and smart language programs. This partnership is important because of new rules that make it hard to send AI chips to China, which affects Nvidia. They use Nvidia’s clever computer chips and software to build top-notch data centers for many uses.

Foxconn, known for making iPhones, is now stepping into the electric vehicle (EV) business. This is a big change from making phones. Foxconn wants to be a global center for making electric cars for people all over the world. They are doing this because the phone market is full and they want to be part of the EV industry. Foxconn is hiring experienced people and working with car experts. They are using their knowledge of consumer electronics to create new and cool electric cars.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

Nvidia and Foxconn are working together to create “AI factories.”
The main purpose of the advanced “AI factories” is to teach self-driving cars, robots, and smart language programs.
The partnership between Nvidia and Foxconn is significant due to recent restrictions on sending AI chips to China.
Foxconn is shifting its focus from making iPhones to becoming a global center for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing.
Foxconn is hiring experienced people and working with car experts to create innovative electric cars using their knowledge of consumer electronics.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

create

industry

experienced

expert

knowledge

The professor shared his vast __________ of history with the eager students during the lecture.
To excel in this field, you need to seek guidance from a financial __________ who understands the complexities of investments.
The artist used her skills to __________ a beautiful mural on the city wall.
The computer programmer was highly __________ in coding and software development.
In the fashion __________, designers constantly strive to come up with new trends and styles.