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Online market competitions
Online shopping giants are going extreme to outdone each other as demands for goods online intensifies. Amazon Japan upped its game by expanding target areas on its 1-hour delivery service called Prime Now. Ratuken, Inc., on the same level, does not back down on the challenge by introducing more points, which you gain after every purchase and can be used to avail their merchandises. The Yahoo! Shopping site also employed the same strategy. The companies are all stepping up their strategies to gain more customers. The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry said in a statement that the e-commerce market is worth a whooping ¥13.8 trillion just in 2015. The…
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Online market competitions
Pre-reading questions: Where do you usually shop? What are the items that you usually buy? Have you tried buying anything online? Online shopping is now on the rise in Japan. As competition heats up, online shoppers get freebies and perks. Online shopping is faster than spending much time in mall shopping. Different techniques and styles are being offered by different online shoppers.These companies are improving to gain more costumers. E-commerce is expected to grow more and more. The e-commerce market, including online shopping has worth ¥13.8 trillion in 2015 according to the Economy, Trade, and Industry Ministry. The worth 5 years ago has doubled the market. Companies are…
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Online market competitions
Pre-reading questions: Do you know online shopping? Have you tried online shopping? Online shopping in Japan is becoming more famous. Different online stores are now making their service fast and more attractive to customers. They are working more as the online shopping is now in demand. The online market has doubled its worth since 5 years ago. They are also scared that the market will be pressured as the demand increases. Vocabulary: famous – [adjective] widely known attractive – [adjective] having a pleasing appearance in demand – needed or wanted by many people pressured – [verb] to force or to try to force someone to do something…
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Naganuma for Olympics 2020
A change of plan has crossed out Miyagi Prefecture as a venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The International Olympic Committee, the national government, the Tokyo metropolitan government, and the organizing committee have removed Miyagi Naganuma boat race course in Tome, Miyagi Prefecture from the list for the Tokyo games in favor of the initial venue, Sea Forest Waterway on Tokyo Bay. Holding the games at Naganuma had seemed practical as the cost could be kept around 15 billion yen to 20 billion yen in comparison to the initial 32.8 billion yen on the Sea Forest Waterway plan. However, pursuing this Naganuma plan would divide the Olympic village and…
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Naganuma for Olympics 2020
Pre-reading questions: Do you play sports in your school? What is your most favorite sports? Did you ever wish to become a professional athlete? The planned place for rowing and canoe competitions of Olympics 2020 is in Miyage Prefecture, according to the four parties assigned for the upcoming event. These parties will make a final plan for the venue. Miyagi Naganuma has an advantage since the costs of construction will cut down to ¥15 billion from ¥20 billion. It can also become a symbol of restoration from the Great East Japan Earthquake. But there are possibilities that the plan will split the Olympic Village and this made the…
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Naganuma for Olympics 2020
Pre-reading questions: What is your favorite sports? Do you watch Olympics? Four parties that are assigned in Olympics are now deciding its final plan about the venue for rowing and canoe competitions during Tokyo Olympics 2020. Miyagi Naganuma has the advantage since the costs of construction will be down to ¥15 billion from ¥20 billion. The location also can be a symbol of the Great East Japan Earthquake. However, Naganuma plan will split the Olympic village and sports associations are against it. Some committee say that the plan in Naganuma is not possible. Vocabulary: competition – [noun] a contest advantage – [noun] something that helps to make…
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University officials say undocumented students studying abroad should go home
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University officials say undocumented students studying abroad should go home
Undocumented immigrant students who are studying abroad are advised by colleges in the United States to return home before Donald Trump assumes presidency in January. This is due to Trump’s campaign for deportation of 2 to 3 million undocumented immigrants. This opens up the probability to cancel the former administration’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program which provides provisionary relief to youths from expatriation. California State University advised its 23 campuses to convince DACA beneficiaries abroad to return home before January 20. University of California’s 9 campuses are coordinating with students participating in Education Abroad Program to inform students of possible implications of leaving the country. Pomona College…
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