Tag Archive: Business & Economy
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2026年3月9日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anemic /uh-NEE-mik/ [adjective] – very weak or without energy The company reported anemic sales despite heavy advertising. annualized /AN-yuh-wuh-lahyz-d/ [adjective] – calculated over a period of one year The report showed annualized growth for the last quarter. landslide /LAND-slahyd/ [noun] – an election victory in which the winner gets a very large majority of votes The candidate won by a landslide in the local election. contraction /kuhn-TRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a reduction in the size, amount, or number of something The factory closed after a long contraction in demand. technical recession /TEK-ni-kuhl ri-SES-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation…
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2026年3月9日
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 countries trade goods with other countries? Can taxes change prices? 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。 economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and industry in a country The economy is growing slowly this year. growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in size or amount The country hopes for growth next year. export /EK-spawrt/ [noun] – a product that a country sells to another country Cars are an important export for the country. government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/ [noun] – the group of people who control and make decisions for…
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2026年3月9日
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can happen when a country’s exports decrease? Why do governments try to increase spending during slow growth? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. offset /AWF-set/ [verb] – to balance one effect with another effect Higher sales helped offset the loss in exports. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – needing something or someone in order to continue, work correctly, or succeed The country is reliant on trade with other nations. stimulus /STIM-yuh-luhs/ [noun] – something that helps an economy to grow The government announced a stimulus plan to support jobs. quarterly /KWAWR-ter-lee/ [adjective]…
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2026年3月9日
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2026年3月5日
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2026年3月5日
©AP Photo/Richard Drew 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 the stock market is? Do you know what artificial intelligence is? 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 bigger or higher Prices increase when demand is high. happy /HAP-ee/ [adjective] – feeling pleased and positive Investors felt happy after good news. worried /WUR-eed/ [adjective] – feeling nervous about problems People were worried about high costs. change /CHAYNJ/ [verb] – to become different Technology can change many jobs. hope /HOHP/ [verb] – to want something good to happen…
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2026年3月5日
©AP Photo/Richard Drew Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. catalyst /KAT-uh-list/ [noun] – something that causes a change or makes an event happen The new policy became a catalyst for economic growth. cautious /KAW-shuhs/ [adjective] – careful to avoid problems or risks Investors remained cautious after recent market swings. volatility /vol-uh-TIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of changing quickly and unpredictably Market volatility increased after the economic report. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation in which normal operations are interrupted New technology may cause disruption in many industries. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to recover quickly from difficulties The economy remained resilient despite…
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2026年3月5日
©AP Photo/Richard Drew Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the stock market? Why do people invest in it? What is artificial intelligence? Where do people use it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confidence /KON-fi-duhns/ [noun] – the feeling that something will be successful Strong earnings increased investor confidence. demand /dih-MAND/ [noun] – the desire for a product or service. Demand for chips grew quickly. concerned /kuhn-SURND/ [adjective] – worried about something Investors were concerned about high costs. change /CHAYN-jiz/ [noun] – situations where something becomes different Market changes happened quickly. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] –…
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2026年3月4日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eligible /EL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to meet the required conditions Only eligible students may apply for the scholarship. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less severe or harmful The new policy aims to mitigate delays in public transportation. coordinator /koh-AWR-dn-ey-ter/ [noun] – a person who organizes and manages activities The event coordinator arranged the schedule and venue. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and covering many parts The report provides a comprehensive overview of the project. retention /ri-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability to keep something over time Employee retention is important for company stability. Article Reading:…
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2026年3月4日
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