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。 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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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 in your area often buy drinks? Have food or drink prices increased in your area recently? 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。 salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – the salient facts are the most important ones The salient point helped the class understand the lesson. elevated /EL-uh-vey-tid/ [adjective] – raised or higher than usual The bridge had an elevated walkway for safety. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect The adverse weather stopped the small outdoor event. supplement /SUHP-luh-muhnt/ [noun] – something extra that is added…
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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 people use oil to make products such as gasoline and plastic? Can oil prices change in different countries because of market conditions? 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 larger in amount, number, or degree The number of trees will increase after the planting event. complex /kuhm-PLEKS/ [adjective] – having many parts that are difficult to understand The new machine is too complex for young students. monitor /MON-i-ter/ [verb] – to watch or check something carefully over time Doctors monitor the patient’s heart…
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©AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite 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 fewer things in shops when they spend less money? Does a country have problems when there are fewer 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。 decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [verb] – to become less, worse, or lower in value Sales may decline when many people stop buying clothes. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation without big changes or problems Families need stability to feel safe and live peacefully. forecast /FAWR-kast/ [noun] – a statement about what will happen in the future The weather forecast…
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