1. Have you ever traveled abroad?
   
    
2. Have you ever exchanged foreign money?
   
    
3. Do you know what factors can influence a country's currency value?

1. currency (n.) 貨幣 [ˈkɜːrənsi]
   The money used in a country.
   
   Example: The euro is the currency of France.
   歐元是法國的貨幣。
   
    
2. exchange rate (n.) 匯率  [ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ reɪt]
   The value of one currency compared to another.
   
   Example: The exchange rate between USD and TWD has changed.
   美元與台幣之間的匯率已改變。
   
    
3. appreciate (v.) 升值 [əˈpriːʃieɪt]
   When a currency increases in value.
   
   Example: The NT dollar appreciated last month.
   上個月台幣升值了。
   
    
4. goods (n.) 商品 [ɡʊdz]
   Items that are made to be sold or used.
   
   Example: The store sells many goods like clothes and toys.
   這家商店販售許多商品，如衣服和玩具。
   
    
5. import (v.) (n.) 進口 [ˈɪmpɔːrt]
   To bring goods into a country for sale.
   
   Example: Taiwan imports many products from Japan.
   台灣從日本進口許多產品。
   
    
6. export (v.) (n.) 出口 [ˈekspɔːrt]
   To send goods to another country for sale.
   
   Example: Taiwan exports electronics worldwide.
   台灣向全球出口電子產品。

A: Did you hear that the New Taiwan Dollar appreciated recently?


B: Yes! The exchange rate changed.


A:  Is that good or bad?


B: It depends. A strong currency makes imports cheaper but exports more expensive.


A: So, buying foreign products is easier, but selling our goods abroad is harder?


B: Exactly.

Recently, the New Taiwan Dollar appreciated against the US Dollar. This means the exchange rate changed. A strong currency helps people import goods at lower prices. However, it can hurt export businesses because their goods become more expensive in other countries. Some companies may earn less money. Therefore, currency appreciation has both good and bad effects.

最近，台幣對美元升值了。 這表示匯率改變了。強勢貨幣幫助人們以較低的價格進口商品。然而，它可能會傷害出口業務，因為他們的商品在其他國家變得更貴。一些公司可能會賺得更少。因此，貨幣升值有好處也有壞處。

1. Do you think currency appreciation is good or bad? Why?
   
    
2. If you plan to travel abroad, does NT dollar appreciation make you more willing to go?
   
    
3. Does currency appreciation affect the domestic job market? Why or why not?
   
   
   
   
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