Abu Dhabi hosts Global Oil Summit as OPEC+ delays production increase
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Abu Dhabi hosts Global Oil Summit as OPEC+ delays production increase
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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Abu Dhabi hosts Global Oil Summit as OPEC+ delays production increase
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pragmatic /prag-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – solving problems in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist, rather than following fixed theories or ideas The manager took a pragmatic approach to cut costs without losing employees. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan, for example in business or politics The team made a strategic plan to reach new international markets. ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – having a strong wish to be successful, powerful, or rich The engineer started an ambitious project to design a new electric car. equilibrium /ee-kwuh-LIB-ree-uhm/ [noun] – a state of balance,…
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Abu Dhabi hosts Global Oil Summit as OPEC+ delays production increase
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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CBO projects U.S. growth slowdown in 2025 amid tariffs
©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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CBO projects U.S. growth slowdown in 2025 amid tariffs
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CBO projects U.S. growth slowdown in 2025 amid tariffs
©AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disquieting /dis-KAWHY-i-ting/ [adjective] – causing worry and unhappiness The disquieting news about rising prices made families reduce their weekly spending. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – most noticeable or important The salient point in the report was the sharp drop in growth. ameliorative /uh-MEEL-yer-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – making a bad situation better or less harmful The government introduced ameliorative measures to support workers facing job losses. tenuous /TEN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – weak or slight The country’s tenuous recovery depended on steady consumer spending. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important results The new tax law was a…
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CBO projects U.S. growth slowdown in 2025 amid tariffs
©AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What happens when people spend less money in shops? What happens when there are fewer workers in a country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect on something Heavy rain had an adverse effect on the crops. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in size, value, or importance The company made a substantial profit last year. evident /EV-i-duhnt/ [adjective] – easily seen or understood; clear It was evident that she studied for the exam. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having…
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Buy now, pay later loans gain popularity amid rising costs but pose credit risks
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Buy now, pay later loans gain popularity amid rising costs but pose credit risks
©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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