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World Bank revises global economic growth forecast to 2.6%

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does “global economic growth forecast” refer to? How might such forecasts impact different countries? Can you name any factors that could affect global economic growth positively or negatively? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. improvement /im-PROOV-muhnt/ [noun] – the act or process of making something better Despite the improvement in technology, there are still many challenges to overcome. barrier /BARE-ee-er/ [noun] – something that prevents movement or access; an obstacle Language barriers can make it difficult for people from different countries to communicate effectively. conflict /KON-flikt/ [noun] – a serious…
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World Bank revises global economic growth forecast to 2.6%

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revise /ri-VIZE/ [verb] – to look at or consider again an idea, piece of writing, etc. in order to correct or improve it The teacher asked the students to revise their essays before the final submission. forecast /FOR-kast/ [noun] – a statement of what is likely to happen in the future, based on information that is available now The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow. align /uh-LINE/ [verb] – to be consistent or in agreement with His actions did not align with his words, creating confusion among the team. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and…
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World Bank revises global economic growth forecast to 2.6%

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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。 Can a global economic growth forecast impact a country’s economy? Can a global economic growth forecast be revised? 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。 country /KUHN-tree/ [noun] – an area of land that has its own government and borders Canada is a large country with many natural resources. rate /reyt/ [noun] – the speed at which something happens or changes The interest rate at the bank is very low, so it’s a good time to borrow money. market /MAHR-kit/ [noun] – a place or area where goods and services…
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Baltimore Port’s main shipping channel fully reopens after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

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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 the importance of shipping routes for global trade? Are ports crucial for local economies? 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。 shipping /SHIP-ing/ [noun] – the transport of goods by sea or some other means The company specializes in the shipping of electronics to different countries. route /ROOT or ROWT/ [noun] – a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination We took the scenic route through the mountains to get to the beach. port /PORT/ [noun] – a town or…
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Baltimore Port’s main shipping channel fully reopens after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the importance of shipping routes for global trade? Can you think of reasons why ports are crucial for local economies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. primary /prahy-MER-ee/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; main The primary reason for his success is his hard work. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected The sudden storm disrupted the outdoor concert. gradually /GRAJ-oo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – slowly over a period of time or a distance…
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Baltimore Port’s main shipping channel fully reopens after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to buying and selling things Many commercial ships pass through the port every day. cargo /KAHR-goh/ [noun] – the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle The ship was loaded with cargo for the trip across the ocean. refloat /ree-FLOAT/ [verb] – to make a ship float again after it has sunk or grounded They worked hard to refloat the ship after it ran aground. depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top…
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Important summit brings together South Korea and African nations

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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 summits? Do you think countries should hold summits with other nations? 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。 gather /GATH-er / [verb] – to come together in a group The children will gather in the park for the picnic. trade /treyd/ [noun] – the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services Trade between the two countries has increased this year. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt / [noun] – the process of growing or improving The development of new technologies is important for progress. public /PUHB-lik/ [adjective] –…
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Important summit brings together South Korea and African nations

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about summits? What kind of events or meetings are they? Why do you think countries hold summits with other nations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cooperation /koh-op-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of working together towards the same end The two companies decided to engage in cooperation to develop a new product. long-term /LAWNG-turm/ [adjective] – lasting for a long period of time Investing in education is a long-term strategy for a country’s development. strengthen /STRENGK-thuhn/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more powerful The government…
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