Buy now, pay later loans gain popularity amid rising costs but pose credit risks
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Buy now, pay later loans gain popularity amid rising costs but pose credit risks
©AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of buy now, pay later services? If so, where did you first hear about them? If not, what kind of payment methods are you more familiar with? Have you ever bought something by paying in several smaller payments? If so, was it easier or harder than paying the full price at once? If not, would you like to try this kind of payment in the future? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequence /KON-si-kwens,/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or…
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Buy now, pay later loans gain popularity amid rising costs but pose credit risks
©AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, 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 heard of buy now, pay later services? Have you ever bought something by paying in several smaller payments? 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。 pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – the act of trying to make someone do something The teacher put pressure on students to finish quickly. complex /KOM-pleks/ [adjective] – involving many different parts, often difficult to understand The puzzle was complex, with many small pieces. transformation /trans-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a complete change in appearance or character The small store saw a…
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Buy now, pay later loans gain popularity amid rising costs but pose credit risks
©AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the possible results of an action The new law had many unexpected ramifications for small shops. beneficial /ben-uh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – helpful or good Regular exercise is beneficial for both the body and the mind. discernment /dih-SURN-muhnt/ [noun] – the ability to judge well She showed good discernment in choosing healthy food. pragmatic /prag-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – solving problems in a realistic and practical way A pragmatic plan helped the team finish the project on time. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful or damaging Too much screen time has deleterious effects…
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Japan Economy Posts 2.2% Growth in Q1 2025
©Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you read about Japan’s economy before? If so, what detail do you remember? If not, what do you imagine it is like? Do you know any country that depends on exports? If so, which product do they sell? If not, which product could they export? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The new park had a significant effect on local happiness. volatile /VOL-uh-tl/ [adjective] – likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly The stock market can be volatile during…
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Japan Economy Posts 2.2% Growth in Q1 2025
©Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in a dangerous state because of not being safe or steady The child stood in a precarious spot near the cliff’s edge. consolidated /kuhn-SOL-i-dey-tid/ [adjective] – made stronger by bringing things together into a single whole The two companies became stronger after creating a consolidated plan for future growth. multifaceted /muhl-TEE-fas-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many different parts or sides The festival was a multifaceted event with music, art, and food. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – important because other things depend on it The coach played a pivotal role…
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Japan economy posts 2.2% growth in Q1 2025
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Japan economy posts 2.2% growth in Q1 2025
©Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP 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 read about Japan’s economy before? Do you know any country that depends on exports? 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or unusual enough to be noticed or mentioned The city built a notable bridge across the river. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect on something The storm had an adverse effect on travel plans. prosperous /PROS-per-uhs/ [adjective] – successful, usually by earning a lot of money The prosperous town opened a new…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts
©AP Photo/Matt Rourke Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you often see buses or trains in your city? If so, which one do you use more? If not, how do people travel? Have you ever heard about bus or train fares going up? If so, how much did they increase? If not, what do you think happens then? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important or noticeable results The teacher made a consequential decision about the final exam. mounting /MOUN-ting/ [adjective] – gradually increasing The family faced mounting bills after the…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts
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