Microchip Research Center Created

A research centerhas been______(51)in this Far Eastern country to develop advanced microchipproduction technology.The center,which will start out with about US$14

million,will helpthe country develop its chip industry without always depending on importedtechnology.

The center will makeuse of its research skills and______(52)to develop new technology for_______(53)chip plants.The advent of the center will possibly free the country

from the_______(54)that it is always buying almost-outdated technologies from other countries,saidthe country's flagship chipmaker.______(55),chip plants in this country

are in a passivesituation because many foreign governments don't allow them to______(56)themost advanced technologies,fearing they will be used for______(57)

purposes.Moreover,thehigh licensing fees they have to pay to technology providers are also animportant _(58)for their decision of self-reliance.

As mainstream chipproduction technology______(59)from one generation to the next every three tofive years,plants with new technology can make more powerful chips at

lower costs,whileplants with______(60)equipment,which often cost billions of dollars tobuild,will be______(61)by the maker.

More than 10 chipplants are being built,each costing millions of US dollars.The majority of thatmoney goes to overseas equipment______(62)and technology owners-

mainly______(63)Japan and Singapore.

Should the newcenter play a major role in improving the situation in the industry,the countryadmits the US $14 million investment is still rather small.This country is

developing______(64)technologies.Mostof the investment will be spent on setting_______(65)with technology andintellectual property owners.59._________

A.transports

B.controls

C.shifts

D.turns