Monthly Archive: September 2025

German economy contracts 0.3% in Q2 2025 amid tariffs and weak spending

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©AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever read news about a country’s economy going down? Do you know about factories or buildings that help the economy grow? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Good sleep is crucial for staying healthy. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan or goal The teacher made a strategic plan for the test. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – large or important enough to be noticed The team made considerable progress this month. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective]…
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CEO pay in S&P 500 rises nearly 10% in 2024 as pay gap widens

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©Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Would you prefer a secure, average-paying job or a risky job with very high pay? Why? Do you think pay should depend on effort, skills, or results? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something because it is large, powerful, or difficult The company faced a formidable challenge in meeting its profit goals. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Skipping meals can have a detrimental effect on health. conspicuous /kuhn-SPIK-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] –…
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CEO pay in S&P 500 rises nearly 10% in 2024 as pay gap widens

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©Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do you think being a boss is a difficult job? Do you think bosses usually have more responsibility than workers? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – a part of society or an area of activity The health sector helps many people every day. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – something that needs great effort to do Climbing the mountain was a big challenge. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – involving many parts that are difficult to understand The math problem was complex for me….
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CEO pay in S&P 500 rises nearly 10% in 2024 as pay gap widens

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©Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very sudden and steep The hikers stopped at the edge of the precipitous cliff. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful or damaging Too much screen time can have deleterious effects on sleep. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the possible results of an action or decision The new law could have serious ramifications for small businesses. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – most noticeable or important The most salient point in her speech was climate change. paradigmatic /par-uh-dig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – serving as a typical example or model of something The scientist’s work…
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Young U.S. graduates face rising job market struggles as employers favor experience

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©AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever thought about what job you want in the future? Do you think technology makes it harder to get a job? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Mobile phones are prevalent in schools today. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something Heavy rain can hinder a football game. aspire /uh-SPAHYUHR/ [verb] – to want something very much or hope to achieve something She aspires to be…
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Young U.S. graduates face rising job market struggles as employers favor experience

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©AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indispensable /in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her Teamwork is indispensable for success in a big project. tenacious /tuh-NEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – holding tightly onto something, or keeping an opinion in a determined way She is tenacious and never gives up on her goals. efficacious /ef-i-KEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – able to produce the intended result The new medicine was efficacious in reducing pain. discernment /dih-SURN-muhnt/ [noun] – the ability to judge people and things well Her…
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Young U.S. graduates face rising job market struggles as employers favor experience

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©AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What skills do you think are important for getting a good job? If you had an interview tomorrow, how would you prepare for it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened The village showed resilience after the flood destroyed many houses. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan, usually in war, politics, or business The team made a strategic plan to win the competition. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/…
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