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 the prices of basic needs (food, water, etc.) usually increase in your country? Do you think low prices are always good? 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。 paycheck /PEY-chek/ [noun] – the amount of money a person earns Almost half of my paycheck just goes to my rent. quarter /KWAWR-ter/ [noun] – a period of three months considered as one-fourth of a year The company’s sales rose by 25% in the first quarter of the year. poll /pohl/ [noun] – a study in which people are asked for…
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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 currently signed up for a Netflix plan? What kinds of movies or other shows do you usually watch on TV or online? 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。 service /SUR-vis/ [noun] – a government system or private organization that is responsible for a particular type of activity, or for providing a particular thing that people need Don’t worry. There are many bus services to the airport. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size The owner increased the amount of my monthly…
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©BBC via 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。 What is the most popular fast food brand in your country? Do you like chicken nuggets? 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/ [verb] – to provide or supply something That restaurant offers a discount on desserts every Friday. grill /gril/ [noun] – a frame of metal bars over a fire on which food can be put to be cooked My dad bought a new grill for our summer camp. reduce /ri-DOOS/ [verb] – to become or to make something become smaller in size,…
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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 DNA is? Do you agree with the idea of changing our genes? 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。 warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – something that makes you understand there is a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The Surgeon General declared a warning about the threats of sunbathing. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a manager of an organization, company, college, etc. She has been named the new information center’s director. organism /AWR-guh-niz-uhm/ [noun] – a single living plant, animal, virus, etc. The DNA of…
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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 DNA is? Do you agree with the idea of changing our genes? 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。 warning /WAWR-ning/ [noun] – something that makes you understand there is a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future The Surgeon General declared a warning about the threats of sunbathing. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun] – a manager of an organization, company, college, etc. She has been named the new information center’s director. organism /AWR-guh-niz-uhm/ [noun] – a single living plant, animal, virus, etc. The DNA of…
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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 Tiktok? Do you subscribe to Spotify’s plan? 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。 tab /tab/ [noun] – a small symbol on a computer screen or website that allows you to open different documents or pages To move between pages, use the tabs at the top of the screen. similar /SIM-uh-ler/ [adjective] – looking or being almost, but not exactly, the same My father and I share similar political viewpoints. introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to put something into use, operation, or a place for the first…
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©BBC via 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。 Have you tried making Spam Onigirazu? How often do you buy canned food from the grocery? 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。 compare /kuhm-PAIR/ [verb] – to examine or look for the difference between two or more things This city is quite busy compared to ours. dish /dish/ [noun] – food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal We all enjoyed the Italian dish. main /meyn/ [adjective] – larger, more important The Yosemite National Park is one of the main attractions 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。 Do you have a Samsung gadget? If you had the money, would you like to invest in Samsung Electronics? 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。 effort /Ef-ert / [noun] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something The government increased the size of the police force in an effort to minimize crime. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially She announced the competition’s winner to an audience. local /LOH-kuhl/ [adjective] – from, existing in, serving, or responsible for a small area,…
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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。 Did you play with Lego bricks when you were a kid? What is the most popular toy among children in your country right now? 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。 facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee / [noun] – a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens Our university recently opened a new research facility. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size: The restaurant’s customers are increasing. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a particular area or part of the world, or any of the large official…
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