Tag Archive: Business & Economy
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2024年6月11日
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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2024年6月11日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deepen /DEE-puhn/ [verb] – to make something more intense, stronger, or more involved The teacher tried to deepen the students’ understanding of the topic. mineral /MIN-uh-rul/ [noun] – a solid natural substance that is formed by geological processes Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones. cobalt /KOH-bawlt/ [noun] – a hard, silvery-blue metallic element Cobalt is used in making some types of batteries. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to recover quickly from difficulties The community showed great resilience after the natural disaster. transformation /trans-fur-MAY-shun/ [noun] – a complete change in the appearance or character…
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2024年6月11日
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2024年5月12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 you feel the effects of environmental problems in your community? Are there many environmental volunteers active in your community? 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。 organize /AWR-guh-nahyz/ [verb] – to arrange or prepare something The teacher will organize a field trip for the students next week. amount /uh-MOUNT/ [noun] – a quantity or sum of something The amount of sugar in this recipe is too much. waste /weyst/ [noun] – material that is not wanted and is left after something has been used Recycling helps reduce waste in…
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2024年5月12日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dedication /ded-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose Sarah’s dedication to her studies paid off when she received the highest grade in her class. tangible /TAN-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – perceptible by touch; capable of being touched or felt The artist’s joy was tangible as she held her finished painting in her hands. confront /kuhn-FRONT/ [verb] – to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person directly Maria knew she had to confront her fear of public speaking if she wanted to succeed in her career. reminder /ri-MAHYN-der/…
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2024年5月12日
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2024年5月12日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some common environmental issues that communities around the world face? What might be the impact of plastic waste on natural environments? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volunteer /vol-uhn-TEER/ [noun] – a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task Last weekend, many volunteers joined the beach cleanup to remove plastic waste from the shore. ton /tuhn/ [noun] – a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (approximately 907 kilograms) The delivery truck carried three tons of food supplies to the disaster-stricken area….
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2024年4月23日
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2024年4月23日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the officials in the highest positions of a government, considered as a group The Biden administration announced a significant financial commitment for domestic projects. incur /in-KUR/ [verb] – to become subject to or bring upon oneself (usually something undesirable, such as expenses or losses) Farmers may incur additional costs if they don’t adopt sustainable practices. engage in /en-GEYJ in/ [phrasal verb] – to participate or be involved in an activity Many people in rural areas engage in agricultural production for their livelihoods. installation /in-stuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act or process of installing…
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2024年4月23日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the significance of agriculture in the economy of a country? Why do you think reducing energy expenses is important for those involved in agricultural production? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – of considerable importance, size, or worth The company made a substantial investment in research and development to improve its products. agriculture /AG-ri-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil and the rearing of animals Agriculture plays a crucial role in providing food for the growing population. supplier /suh-PLAI-er / [noun]…
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