Tag Archive: Business & Economy – Beginner

LinkedIn is terminating its site in China

LinkedIn is terminating its site in China

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 any job searching applications? How do you plan to search for the company you would like to work at in the future? 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。 exit /EG-zit/ [noun] – the act of leaving something such as a job, an organization, a competition, or a television show The recent scandal caused the business’ exit from the market. technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – (the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries Advanced technology has made it possible to communicate easily. forbidden…
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UK port delays cause a shortage of Harry Potter toys

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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 been to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Osaka? Do you collect toys? 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。 port /pawrt/ [noun] – a town by the sea or by a river that has a harbor, or the harbor itself It was another busy day at the fishing port. delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait There was a short delay in the departure of the…
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Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

©Getty Images 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 own an Apple device? Do you play online video games? 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。 online /ON-LAHYN/ [adjective] – bought, used, etc. using the internet I bought these clothes online. violation /vahy-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an action that breaks or acts against something Smoking is a violation in this building. control /kuhn-TROL/ [verb] – to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behavior Could you share some of your secrets to control anger? hearing /HEER-ing/ [noun] – an official meeting that is held…
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Nike and Costco cite supply problems as the holidays approach

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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 a lot of Nike stores in your city? Have you visited a Costco store? 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。 delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait We had a slight delay because of the heavy flood in the city. supply /suh-PLAHY/ [noun] – an amount of something that is available for use We do not have enough food supply for this week. difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] –…
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Microsoft now allows its users to sign in without passwords

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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 you familiar with Microsoft’s services? Do you often encounter problems on 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。 option /OP-shuhn/ [noun] – one thing that can be chosen from a set of possibilities, or the freedom to make a choice The best option for us is to ride the bus. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something You should always check your car before leaving to prevent accidents. register /REJ-uh-ster/ [verb] – to put information, especially your name, into an…
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Amazon offers to cover college tuition for most hourly workers in the US

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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 Amazon popular in your country? What is the most common part-time job in your country? 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。 fee /fee/ [noun] – an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a particular right or service She is working two jobs to pay for her university fee. diploma /dih-PLOH-muh/ [noun] – a document given by a college or university to show that you have passed a particular exam or finished your studies She was so happy to receive her diploma after…
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Toyota to cut global production by 40% due to chip shortage

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©Getty Images via BBC 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 see a lot of Toyota cars in your city? What car brand do you think is the best? 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。 electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – (especially of equipment), using, based on, or used in a system of operation that involves the control of electric current by various devices The boy was so happy when he received his electronic toy train. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on…
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Google and Facebook to require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees working at the office

Google and Facebook to require vaccinations for employees working at the office

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 your country require COVID-19 vaccines for everyone? Have your family members received the vaccine already? 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。 require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary The company requires all its workers to work eight hours every day. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The leader happily announced the success of the project. aim /eym/ [verb] – to intend or direct a course The subject aims to teach students basic English. situation /sich-oo-EY-shuhn/ [noun]…
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Energy corporation asks $15 billion from Biden administration for pipeline project revocation

Energy corporation asks $15 billion from Biden administration for pipeline project revocation

©Sue Ogrocki 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。 What large companies do you know? Are you aware of today’s climate 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。 damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – money that is paid to someone by a person or organization who has been responsible for causing them some injury or loss The business tries to recover the damages from the typhoon. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to decide that an organized event will not happen, or to stop an order for goods or services that you no longer want The project was…
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China’s newest mega-airport opens its doors

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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 like traveling? Have you been to China? 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。 panda /PAN-duh/ [noun] – a large, black and white mammal that lives in forests in China. The panda is now a rare animal. capital /KAP-i-tl/ [noun] – a city that is the center of government of a country or smaller political area Cairo is the capital of Egypt. firm /furm/ [noun] – a company offering a professional service, for example a company of lawyers Most employees of the firm are from China. access /AK-ses/…
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