Tag Archive: Business & Economy – Intermediate

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think paying in smaller amounts feels easier than paying one large amount? Why? What do you think makes money stressful for people today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unstable /uhn-STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not steady or likely to change suddenly An unstable internet connection made online meetings difficult. installment /in-STAWL-muhnt/ [noun] – a single payment made as part of a series of payments The course fee was divided into several installment payments. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [noun] – a person who publicly supports a cause or idea Health advocates asked for…
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©AP Photo/Andy Wong Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people avoid expensive items during slow economies? What features matter most when choosing a car today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clear /KLEER/ [adjective] – easy to see or understand A clear trend appeared in sales. efficient /ih-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – working well without waste Efficient factories lowered costs. pressure /PRESH-e/ [noun] – strong influence or stress Brands felt pressure to adjust prices. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful in real situations Practical pricing attracted customers. hesitant /HEZ-i-tuhnt/ [adjective] – unsure or slow to act Shoppers felt…
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©Chinatopix Via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have car exports increased in recent years? Why or why not? Are electric vehicles popular globally? What affects their adoption? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [adjective] – another choice or option The company looked for an alternative option. deliberate /di-LIB-er-it/ [adjective] – done with careful planning The firm made deliberate export decisions. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being steady or balanced Export sales improved financial stability. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhnz/ [noun] – limits set by rules or laws Trade restrictions slowed exports. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun]…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What drinks do people in your area buy often? If so, what drink is popular? If not, what drink do people enjoy? What food or drink prices have you seen increase recently? If so, when did you notice it? If not, which prices do you usually check? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. methodical /muh-THOD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – done in a careful and organized way The teacher used a methodical plan to help the class understand the task. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible result of an action, especially one that is…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What products do people use that come from oil, like gasoline or plastic? Why do you think oil prices can go up or down in different countries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volatility /vahl-uh-tTIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of changing easily and suddenly The weather’s volatility made it hard to plan outdoor events. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] – a particular way of considering something The teacher shared her perspective on the new school rules. calculated /KAL-kyuh-ley-tid/ [adjective] – carefully planned to get what you want The company made a calculated move…
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©AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of buy now, pay later services? If so, where did you first hear about them? If not, what kind of payment methods are you more familiar with? Have you ever bought something by paying in several smaller payments? If so, was it easier or harder than paying the full price at once? If not, would you like to try this kind of payment in the future? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequence /KON-si-kwens,/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or…
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©Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you read about Japan’s economy before? If so, what detail do you remember? If not, what do you imagine it is like? Do you know any country that depends on exports? If so, which product do they sell? If not, which product could they export? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The new park had a significant effect on local happiness. volatile /VOL-uh-tl/ [adjective] – likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly The stock market can be volatile during…
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©AP Photo/Matt Rourke Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you often see buses or trains in your city? If so, which one do you use more? If not, how do people travel? Have you ever heard about bus or train fares going up? If so, how much did they increase? If not, what do you think happens then? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important or noticeable results The teacher made a consequential decision about the final exam. mounting /MOUN-ting/ [adjective] – gradually increasing The family faced mounting bills after the…
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©AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of a company splitting into two smaller businesses? If so, which company did you hear about? If not, what do you imagine happens? Do you know any food brands that are very popular worldwide? If so, which ones do you know? If not, what kind of food do you think sells well? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength The town had an economic decline after the factory closed. competition…
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