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Amazon introduces faster delivery options amid rising competition

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©(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer to shop online or buy in a physical store? Why? What is more important for you: low cost or fast delivery? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [noun] – a device that uses electricity to work Many people use electronics in their daily lives. expectation /ek-spek-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief about what will happen There is an expectation that the event will start on time. logistic /loh-JIS-tik/ [noun] – the system of organizing and moving goods Good logistics help the…
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Amazon introduces faster delivery options amid rising competition

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©(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retailer /REE-teyl-er/ [noun] – a person or business that sells goods to customers The small retailer offers school supplies at a low price. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun] – an increase in size, number, or area The company announced an expansion of its delivery service to more cities. convenience /kuhn-VEEN-yuhns/ [noun] – a state of being easy and helpful to use or do Online banking gives convenience to busy workers. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a new idea, method, or product The company shows innovation by creating eco-friendly bags. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important…
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Amazon introduces faster delivery options amid rising competition

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©(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, 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 buy things online? Do you think three-hour delivery is fast? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known to people The company will announce a new delivery service this year. selected /si-LEK-tid/ [adjective] – chosen The store offers selected items for fast delivery. fee /fee/ [noun] – a payment for a service The school asks for a fee for the activity. robotics /roh-BOT-iks/ [noun] – the use of machines or technology that can do tasks automatically…
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Aquarium workers feed sharks weekly as marine care supports animal health and protection

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©(AP Photo/John Locher) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aquarist /AK-wuh-rist/ [noun] – a person who keeps and cares for fish or water animals The aquarist carefully checked the tank conditions every morning. nutrition /noo-TRISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of taking in food and using it for growth and health Good nutrition is important for all living animals. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing little or no damage to the environment The company uses sustainable materials to protect nature. behavior /bih-HEYV-yer/ [noun] – the way that a person or animal acts The scientist studied the behavior of marine animals. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] –…
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Aquarium workers feed sharks weekly as marine care supports animal health and protection

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©(AP Photo/John Locher) 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 visited an aquarium? Would you like to see sharks being fed? 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。 feed /FEED/ [verb] – to give food to a person or animal The worker will feed the fish every day. tank /TANGK/ [noun] – a large container for water The fish swim in a big tank. healthy /HEL-thee/ [adjective] – in good condition Eating well keeps animals healthy. learn /LURN/ [verb] – to get knowledge Students learn about animals in school. protect /pruh-TEKT/ [verb] – to…
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Aquarium workers feed sharks weekly as marine care supports animal health and protection

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©(AP Photo/John Locher) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think people visit aquariums? How do you think people take care of animals in aquariums? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place where a particular activity happens The sports facility is open to the public. varied /VAIR-eed/ [adjective] – having many different types A varied diet helps people stay healthy. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to watch and check something carefully Doctors monitor patients during treatment. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the state of something The animal is in good condition. conservation…
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Oil shipments continue through the Strait of Hormuz since early March, sustaining global supply

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©AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transit /TRAN-zit/ [noun] – the act of moving something or someone from one place to another The goods are in transit to another country. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy or successful again after something difficult The company showed resilience after facing problems. oversight /OH-ver-sahyt/ [noun] – the fact of someone being in charge of a job or situation The project was completed under careful oversight. analytics /an-uh-LIT-iks/ [noun] – the use of information and data to understand and improve things The team used analytics to study market trends. coordinated…
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Oil shipments continue through the Strait of Hormuz since early March, sustaining global supply

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©AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool 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 ships carry oil? Is oil important for daily life? 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。 ship /ship/ [noun] – a large boat that travels on water The ship carries goods across the sea. oil /oil/ [noun] – a thick liquid used as fuel Oil is used to make energy. travel /TRAV-uhl/ [verb] – to go from one place to another The ship will travel to another country. price /prahy s/ [noun] – the amount of money for something The price of fuel is high. country…
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