SamsungKillsoffGalaxyNote7SmartPhone.pptVIP

Samsung Kills off Galaxy Note 7 Smart Phone /2016/10/11/technology/samsung-galaxy-note-7-discontinued/index.html Presenters: 欧梦蝶 1403012124 丘少华 1403012126 苏小琴 1403012130 王志超 1403012134 ADD YOUR TITLE HERE Contents: News Words Backgrounds Part 1 News 96% 75% 83% Samsung has permanently halted production and sales of its Galaxy Note 7 smart phone after failing to correct a problem that was causing the devices to burst into flames. Samsung was forced to recall 2.5 million Note 7s which was a $10 billion problem for Samsung. Samsung on Monday advised all customers to stop using the phones, sending its shares tumbling by 8% in Seoul. Part 1 News 96% 75% 83% The Note 7 was a premium device that sold for at least $850 in the United States. Samsung was panned for its response to the crisis -- many customers were confused over whether their phone was safe, whether it should be returned and whether the electronics giant was offering a replacement. In South Korea, Samsung will be able to exchange customer’s Note 7 for another smart phone. The exchange program will begin on Thursday and run through the end of the year. Part 1 News 96% 75% 83% In other markets, it was not immediately clear what customers could expect replacement or compensation. Giving up on the Note 7 will be costly. Analysts estimate the total hit could reach $9.5 billion in lost sales and wipe out $5.1 billion of profit. Part 2 Words 96% 75% 83% 1.Tumble 暴跌; 骤降 e.g. Share prices tumbled on the stock-market. 2.Premium 优质的，高级的 e.g.We would like to see more premium gasoline provided in the market. Part 2 Words 96% 75% 83% 3.Replacement 更换；替代物 e.g. We cannot do a replacement without a receipt. 4.Compensation 补偿；赔偿 e.g. The corporate is now negotiating with the families ready to resettle about compensation. Part 2 Words 96% 75% 83% 5.Estimate 估算；估价 e.g. This bill does not agree with your original estimate.