1.1.          Background       

            In the first assignment of “Business English 2” course, the task is to give opinion about some news articles. The articles are collected from three sources, which discussed about e-SIM technology that has been using in China.

            SIM card or Subscriber Identity Module Card is a small card that signifies the user subscription with an operator. SIM card contains information about subscribtion to a service and the identity of the card’s owner. There are two types of SIM cards, which are GSM and CDMA. SIM card has several forms: the oldest is a mini SIM, the smaller SIM called micro SIM and the smallest one is nano SIM. Along with the technology development, eSIM or embeded SIM comes as a new innovation. eSIM has been using in some areas in China, such as Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhengzhou, and Changsha.

            Embeded SIM or eSIM is a technology that make it easy for user to use the same mobile phone number in two different devices. eSIM will be directly embedded in the device. At first, this innovation had been used with a bluetooth connection on the old version of smartwatch and iphone. The disadvantage of using bluetooth is related to the distance between the two devices. So, user have to bring the both devices everywhere. Apple Smartwatch 3 is one of the devices that supports the eSIM without using a bluetooth connection. The data that is stored inside the smartwatch will synchronized into the handpone in real time.

            In my opinion, this inovation is very useful because it does not need to buy a SIM card if you want to switch operators. The menu for switching operators can be directly accessed on the device screen. It easier for user because user do not need to exchage the old SIM card with a new card. User can also wear two devices using the same number. It is so helpful when someone is doing the activities which is not allowed to hold a smarthphone, the user then can access it via the smartwatch. In addition, the data that goes into the smartwatch will be synchronized with the data user’s cell phone so that user does not have to worry if they needs data from one device.

            Before eSIM enter Indonesia, registered operators must agree to adopt the technology and provide the services. All operators and the devices from various brands should support these technologies. The system’s trial can be done in an area, such as in Jakarta. All operators that will adopt these innovations should follow the experiment. If the technology is successful  applied in Jakarta, it can be deployed gradually to other cities.

            The socialization of the technology to the community should be done prior to implementation. Socialization can be done via video that can be accessed on the internet, handing out brochure in a public place or conduct training in the neighbourhood. The officer have to give introduction about the e-SIM and how to use it. Socialization should be done to all societies because the smarthphone is a tool that is owned by most people. Officials from the operators must also be able to ensure that the community is understanding with these innovations and not in trouble when exchange the operator.

1.2.          Theory

Verb Phrase

A verb phrase consists of an auxiliary, or helping, verb and a main verb. The helping verb always precedes the main verb.

Helping verbs include forms of be, such as am, is, are, was, were, being, and been; forms of have, such as hasand had; forms of do, such as does and did; forms of can, such as could, will, would, and shall; and forms of should, such as may, might, and must.

Examples:

Despite our reservations, we did go out in the snowstorm.

(Did go is the verb phrase. Did is the helping verb, and go is the main verb.)

Uma is coming with us to the movie.

(Is coming is the verb phrase. Is is the helping verb, and coming is the main verb.)

We will distribute pamphlets as part of our presentation.

(Will distribute is the verb phrase. Will is the helping verb, and distribute is the main verb.)

Ethan should take his watch to get repaired.

(Should take is the verb phrase. Should is the helping verb, and take is the main verb.)

We have gotten a lot of rainfall lately.

(Have gotten is the verb phrase. Have is the helping verb, and gotten is the main verb.)

Lars might need some help with his car.

(Might need is the verb phrase. Might is the helping verb, and need is the main verb.)

Jonah and Elsa must collect donations for the charity.

(Must collect is the verb phrase. Must is the helping verb, and collect is the main verb.)

You can call me when you need a ride.

(Can call is the verb phrase. Can is the helping verb, and call is the main verb.)

Mom and Dad are going to France in the springtime.

(Are going is the verb phrase. Are is the helping verb, and going is the main verb.)

Rescuers will help hose in need.

(Will help is the verb phrase. Will is the helping verb, and help is the main verb.)

Note that some helping verbs can also function as main verbs, either as part of a verb phrase or on their own. Also, some verb phrases consist of more than one helping or main verb.

Examples:

Internet reception has been spotty lately.

(Has been is the verb phrase. Has is the helping verb, and been is the main verb.)

The Meyers have been taking their dog with them on trips.

(Have been taking is the verb phrase. Have and been are the helping verbs, and taking is the main verb.)

Subjects and Modifiers Within Verb Phrases

Some sentences will feature a subject or a modifier placed in between a verb phrase’s helping and main verbs. Note that the subject or modifier is not considered part of the verb phrase.

Examples:

Do you think she will join us?

(Do think is the verb phrase. Do is the helping verb, and think is the main verb. You is a pronoun functioning as a subject. It is not part of the verb phrase.)

Could Elizabeth bring us our coats?

(Could bring is the verb phrase. Could is the helping verb, and bring is the main verb. Elizabeth is a noun functioning as a subject. It is not part of the verb phrase.)

Due to the extreme heat, we did not go to the beach.

(Did go is the verb phrase. Did is the helping verb, and go is the main verb. Not is an adverb and is not part of the verb phrase.)

Theresa will soon have her dream job.

(Will have is the verb phrase. Will is the helping verb, and have is the main verb. Soon is an adverb and is not part of the verb phrase)