Tag Archive: Business & Economy – Beginner

©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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©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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©AP Photo/Matt Rourke 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 often see buses or trains in your city? Have you ever heard about bus or train fares going up? 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。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – bad or dangerous and needing attention The fire is a serious problem for the town. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced strongly; showing deep understanding The teacher gave a profound lesson about kindness. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a goal The army made a strategic move in the game. intense /in-TENS/…
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©AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, 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 heard of a company splitting into two smaller businesses? Do you know any food brands that are very popular worldwide? 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。 prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important The city has many prominent buildings near the river. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Water is essential for all living things. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the total amount that can be contained or produced The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 people. illustrate /IL-uh-streyt/…
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©(AP Photo/David Durowaiye) 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 tried a product that was made from nuts or plants? Would you like to visit a factory to see how products are made? 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。 processed /PRAH-sest/ [adjective] – changed or prepared by a special method, often in a factory The company exports processed fish instead of selling it raw. ingredient /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a part that is used to make a product, especially food or other goods Sugar is the main ingredient in many soft drinks. earn /urn/…
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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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©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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©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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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 waited a long time for transportation? Have you ever missed an event because of travel problems? 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。 system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a set of connected parts or devices that work together for a purpose The school installed a new security system to keep students safe. information /in-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – fact or detail about something The website gives information about local events and activities. weight /weyt/ [noun] – how heavy someone or something is The weight of the package was too heavy…
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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 think your country needs more big projects for the future? Do you think new technology can improve people’s lives? 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。 province /PROV-ins/ [noun] – an area that is governed as part of a country or an empire The province has many mountains and lakes for visitors to enjoy. creativity /kree-ey-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas The teacher praised the student for creativity in the art project. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue over a…
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