Tag Archive: Business & Economy – Beginner

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。 Does government policy cause a weak economy? Does a decrease in imports contribute to a weak economy? 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。 strong /strawng/ [adjective] – effective; of a good quality or level and likely to be successful She has a strong voice that can be heard from far away. low /loh/ [adjective] – below the usual or expected level or amount The water level in the lake is low this summer because of the lack of rain. drop /drop/ [verb] – to move to a lower level,…
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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。 Are there common strategies companies use to increase their profits? Is it important for companies to share their profit-increase information with their employees and customers? 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。 high /hahy/ [adjective] – greater than usual or expected; elevated The mountain was so high that it reached the clouds. cost /kawst/ [noun] – the amount of money required to purchase or do something The cost of the new phone is $500. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court of law The company is…
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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。 Can a global economic growth forecast impact a country’s economy? Can a global economic growth forecast be revised? 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。 country /KUHN-tree/ [noun] – an area of land that has its own government and borders Canada is a large country with many natural resources. rate /reyt/ [noun] – the speed at which something happens or changes The interest rate at the bank is very low, so it’s a good time to borrow money. market /MAHR-kit/ [noun] – a place or area where goods and services…
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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 know about the importance of shipping routes for global trade? Are ports crucial for local economies? 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。 shipping /SHIP-ing/ [noun] – the transport of goods by sea or some other means The company specializes in the shipping of electronics to different countries. route /ROOT or ROWT/ [noun] – a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination We took the scenic route through the mountains to get to the beach. port /PORT/ [noun] – a town or…
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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 know about summits? Do you think countries should hold summits with other nations? 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。 gather /GATH-er / [verb] – to come together in a group The children will gather in the park for the picnic. trade /treyd/ [noun] – the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services Trade between the two countries has increased this year. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt / [noun] – the process of growing or improving The development of new technologies is important for progress. public /PUHB-lik/ [adjective] –…
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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 feel the effects of environmental problems in your community? Are there many environmental volunteers active in your community? 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。 organize /AWR-guh-nahyz/ [verb] – to arrange or prepare something The teacher will organize a field trip for the students next week. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity or sum of something The amount of sugar in this recipe is too much. waste /weyst/ [noun] – material that is not wanted and is left after something has been used Recycling helps reduce waste in…
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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。 Is agriculture significant to the economy of a country? Is reducing energy expenses important for those involved in agricultural production? 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。 support /suh-PARWT/ [verb] – to provide assistance, encouragement, or resources to help someone or something achieve a goal The community came together to support the local food bank during the holiday season. agricultural /a-gruh-KUHL-chr-uhl/ [adjective] – related to farming or the cultivation of the soil for producing crops or raising animals Agricultural practices have evolved over the years with advancements in technology and…
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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 some people prefer using coffee creamer? Is the purpose of adding coffee creamer to coffee to make it taste and feel better? 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。 predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to state or make known in advance; foretell The weather forecast will predict rain for tomorrow. concentrated /KON-suhn-trey-tid/ [adjective] – having all components; condensed The orange juice was too concentrated, so I added water to dilute it. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – a need or requirement for a particular product or service There is a high demand…
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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 heard of ‘water treatment chemicals market’ before? Are you aware that water scarcity can affect industrial choices and market growth? 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。 period /PEER-ee-uhd / [noun] – a length or portion of time She studied for a long period before the exam. application /ap-li-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the practical use or relevance of something Learning about the practical application of physics makes it more interesting. property /PROP-er-tee/ [noun] – something owned or possessed Intellectual property is legally protected. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – something having…
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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 know what a cyberattack is? Do you feel safe when you use your personal information in the internet? 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。 response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – an answer or reaction The emergency services’ quick response saved lives during the fire outbreak. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks The new smartphone comes with a sophisticated camera that takes stunning photos in low light conditions. era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time of which…
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