Tag Archive: Business & Economy – Beginner

©(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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©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 /KUHN-tree/…
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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 usually look at the price before choosing food at a restaurant? Do you think colorful food makes a meal more interesting? 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。 offer /AW-fer/ [noun] – to give something for someone to accept or choose Many restaurants offer smaller meals at lower prices for customers. portion /PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – an amount of food served to one person Some diners prefer a small portion instead of a large serving. represent /rep-ri-ZENT/ [verb] – to show or be a part of something The new…
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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 countries trade goods with other countries? Can taxes change prices? 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。 economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and industry in a country The economy is growing slowly this year. growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in size or amount The country hopes for growth next year. export /EK-spawrt/ [noun] – a product that a country sells to another country Cars are an important export for the country. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who control and make decisions for…
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©AP Photo/Richard Drew 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 the stock market is? Do you know what artificial intelligence is? 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。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to become bigger or higher Prices increase when demand is high. happy /HAP-ee/ [adjective] – feeling pleased and positive Investors felt happy after good news. worried /WUR-eed/ [adjective] – feeling nervous about problems People were worried about high costs. change /CHAYNJ/ [verb] – to become different Technology can change many jobs. hope /HOHP/ [verb] – to want something good to happen…
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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 adults around you feel busy with work and family duties? Is working from home getting common in your area? 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。 employee /em-PLOI-ee/ [noun] – a person who works for an organization The company offers training programs for each employee. task /task/ [noun] – a piece of work that needs to be done The teacher gives each student a task to complete. unpaid /un-PEYD/ [adjective] – not receiving money for work or time The project included unpaid overtime during busy weeks. policy /POL-uh-see/ [noun]…
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©AP Photo/Matt Rourke, 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 people eat fast food often? Do discounts make food more attractive? 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。 value /VAL-yoo/ [noun] – good quality for the price Customers want good value when buying meals. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to change or influence something Bad weather can affect restaurant visits. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better The company wants to improve its menu. interested /IN-truh-stid/ [adjective] – wanting to know or learn more Customers are interested in new promotions. satisfied /SAT-is-fahyd/ [adjective] – feeling…
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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 rent is expensive in many cities today? Do you think apps can help people manage their money? 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。 rent /rent/ [noun] – money paid regularly to use a house, apartment, or room The shop owner pays rent for the space every month. spend /spend/ [verb] – to use money to buy something or pay for something She tries not to spend too much money on clothes. future /FYOO-cher/ [noun] – the time that is coming after the present He is saving…
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©AP Photo/Andy Wong 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 people buy expensive things when money is tight? What makes a car good for daily use? 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。 careful /KAIR-fuhl/ [adjective] – thinking before acting Buyers became careful with money. low /LOHW/ [LOH-er] – not high Sales were lower this year. simple /SIM-puhl/ [adjective] – easy to use Simple cars sold well. often /AW-fuhn/ [adverb] – many times New cars appeared often. shy /SHY/ [adjective] – feeling nervous or uncomfortable with other people She feels shy when speaking in front of…
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©Chinatopix 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。 Are cars from China sold in other countries? Are electric cars popular today? 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。 foreign /FOR-in/ [adjective] – from another country Foreign buyers ordered Chinese cars. large /LAHRJ/ [adjective] – big in size or amount Exports played a larger role. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better Companies improve car features. rule /ROOL/ [noun] – official laws or limits Some countries have strict rules. important /im-PAWR-tnt/ [adjective] – having great value Exports are important for growth. Article Reading: Please read…
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