The Chinese Online Writing Lab

1. When did long term care emerge in Taiwan?
A.in the late 1990s 
B. in the late 1980s
C. in the early 1980s

2. What ushered in the rapid growth of institutional-based organizations?                                                   A. strong public pressure                                         B.  intense market competition　

C. the Senior Citizens Welfare Law

3. How many disabled elderly individuals represent the market demand for long term institutional-based care in Taiwan?
A. more than 18,000

  B. at least 18,000

  C. nearly 18,000

4. Which group accounts for 69% of all care providers for the disabled elderly in Taiwan?

A. family members without professional training
B. family members with professional training
C. manpower organizations

5. What is the annual growth rate of disabled elderly in Taiwan?                                                                  A. nearly 20%

  B. nearly 25% 

  C. nearly 30%

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Post-Listening Exercise

Write a paragraph that describes product or service development (產品或服務研發)  by adopting the following structure:

Current status of product or service development

Market value

Unique features and characteristics of product or service development

Major manufacturers of this product or service in Taiwan

Rationale for further product or service development in this area