Chinese Smartphones are more Cost-Effective than Samsung's

 

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According to the most recent statistics, the highly established corporation Samsung has a deflated acquisition from trading smartphones all over the world compared to their Chinese competitor.  It was estimated that Apple garnered 62% in their sales whereas Samsung gained 17%. Apples has savored the comprehensive advantage; however, Samsung attained 28.8% of the worldwide revenue and the four Chinese companies a measly 7.9%. An insider said that, Apples preeminence stayed intact in the industry for superior phones that amounts to more than 1 million won and on the other hand, Samsung is in peril due to its Chinese emulators in merchandising cell phones and smartphones yielding from 500,000 won to 1 million won.

 Amplifying to its dejection is the marketing of the quality superior Galaxy S9 have been low.  Apple is presently entering Samsung's  domain of bigger motion picture display hindering Samsung's overwhelming commerce with it's 6.5 OLED screens for the iPhone XS Max.  The iPhone XR has a 6.1 LCD screen and costs 700 US dollars straightforwardly launching in contrast to the 700,000 to 800,000 won price brackets for most of Samsung's key phones.  The income limit of Samsung has always been meager versus Apple's nevertheless, it slightly made up with absolute quantity and infinite diversity of configuration. 

VOCABULARY: Look for the meaning of the words  below then practice using them in making your own sentences.

1.  deflated

2.  garnered

3.  measly

4. preeminence

5. emulators

6. domain

7. straightforwardly

8. brackets

9. infinite

10. configuration

DISCUSSION: ​ Express more of your ideas.

What do you think about the headline: "Chinese Smartphones are more Cost-Effective than Samsung's"?

Do you agree with the result of the stastics? Why?

Which smartphone brand do you use? why?

If you buy a smartphone in your country, which is cheapest?

Have you tried using another smartphone brand? How was it?

What is your opinion about the Chinese Smartphone makers?

What is your opinion about Samsung?

What do you think is Apple thinking about this rivalry?

What should Samsung do to stabilize the situation?

What do you think is the best smartphone brand? Why?

Does the smartphone brand you use show your lifestyle?

How important is your smartphone?

Are you patriotic? How?

If you will be given a chance to have any of the latest smartphone brand for free, which will you choose iPhone 11 Pro or Galaxy A20s? Why?

SOURCE:  http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/09/17/2018091701354.html

Japanese Names Romanization in Official Documents

 

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According to the Minister of Education last Friday, the Japanese  government will start writing family names first on official documents using the Roman alphabet starting January 1st.  The private sectors would be notified by the respective ministries and agencies regarding the decision of the government even though it breaks the long tradition of modifying the name structure following after other languages like English.  The administrative agencies acknowledged the use of family name first order except for out of the ordinary  state of affairs. 

They will use the uppercases to write their family names if accuracy is required.  Koichic Haguida, the minister of education, culture , sports, science and technology said that they are not looking forward to have an instant influence on companies and on the public.  Defense Minister Taro Kono and the previous Minister of Education Masahiko Shibayama first suggested this change. The administration  has come to terms with the details subsequently making up their minds to endorse the order ensuing Mr. Shibayama's recommendation at the assembly last September.

VOCABULARY:

1.  official

2.  alphabet

3.  notified

4. tradition

5. modifying

6. out of the ordinary

7. looking forward

8. suggested

9. come to terms

10. endorse

DISCUSSION:

What came to your mind when you read the headline of the article?

What do you think of your names written using the English alphabet?

What are names so important?

What was the origin of your family name?

What do you think about the history of names?

Is there a Japanese  tradition naming the first son of your family using his paternal grandfather's name or family name?

In your culture, how do you introduce yourself? Do you say your family name first before your real name?

In writing, how do you write your name?

What is your opinion about what you have read?

How do you usually write your name on important documents?

Do you agree that Japanese people should write their family names first most especially in official documents?

What do you think came to the minds of the ministers who suggested this change?

In your opinion, is it a good idea? Why? Give a specific reason for your opinion.

SOURCE:  http://www.newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/125747.php