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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technological products run because of computer chips, also known as semiconductors. However, there has been chip shortage nowadays. Because of this, there is a problem with the supply of some popular tech items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to find out the reasons for this chip shortage, how tech firms are addressing this crisis, and how it affects us. Be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/business-58230388<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Why is there a chip shortage? What is reaction to\/thoughts on this?<\/li>
  2. How are tech firms dealing with this problem?<\/li>
  3. How does this impact us? How does this affect you?<\/li>
  4. Some tech firms stockpiled and ordered the chips in advance as the pandemic was beginning in 2020 which lead to the other companies to have problems acquiring the components. Share your opinion on what big tech firms did back there.<\/li>
  5. How often do you buy new electronic gadgets or appliances?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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