B2 – Upper Intermediate
Nvidia just made history, it’s now the first company ever worth $4 trillion. Known for making super-powerful computer chips, Nvidia is a big reason why artificial intelligence (AI) is growing so fast. Its technology powers tools like chatbots, smart cars, and massive data centers.
Let’s read the article to learn more about how Nvidia rose from a gaming chipmaker to the world’s most valuable company.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/09/nvidia-first-company-4-trillion
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does the word “volley” mean here, “Nvidia has rebounded about 74% from its April lows, when global markets were jolted by Donald Trump’s tariff volley.” Use it in a sentence and give a synonym.
- Define the word “unabated“. “Nvidia achieved a $1tn market value for the first time back in June 2023 and the surge continued unabated with its market value – the total value of its shares – more than tripling in about a year, faster than Apple and Microsoft, the only other US firms with a market value of more than $3tn.” Use it in a sentence and give a synonym.
- What does the term “poster child” mean? ““The poster children for the AI revolution are led by Nvidia and Microsoft as both are foundational pieces of building on the biggest tech trend we have seen in our 25 years covering tech stocks on the Street.” Use it in a sentence and give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you make of Nvidia becoming one of the most valuable companies in history?
- Where is Nvidia’s stratospheric rise attributed to?
- If you had some spare money lying around, which tech giants would you invest in? Why?
- How has AI reshaped the landscape of companies in your field?
- Which businesses are scaling quickly within your country’s market?