DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Startup Challenging the Tech World
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Level:
Upper-Intermediate & higher -
Estimated classroom time:
90 min
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Price:
$9.00
What you get
This upper-intermediate ESL workbook explores global tech, innovation, and international competition through the real story of DeepSeek – China’s rising AI powerhouse. Students read news-based content, decode complex vocabulary, and engage in high-level discussions, debates, and decision-making scenarios. Ideal for learners interested in AI, global business, and cutting-edge technology.
The vocabulary section equips learners with advanced business and tech expressions to discuss AI development, global competition, innovation, and risk. Students practice key phrases like “make headlines,” “send shockwaves through,” “pose a security risk,” “cutting-edge,” and “top-tier” – all essential for expressing nuanced ideas in debates, pitches, and critical discussions.
✅ Reading task (authentic article adapted from BBC News)
✅ Factual correction activity (correcting misleading or inaccurate statements based on the article)
✅ Summary-building task (retelling the story using target vocabulary such as rattled, wake-up call, pose a risk, and cutting-edge)
✅ Gap-fill and listening task (audio of a real-sounding pitch presentation, with verification and review of vocabulary)
✅ Opinion-based discussion
✅ Investment role-play simulation