Tag Archive: Business & Economy
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2022年7月13日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vertical /VUR-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90° to a horizontal surface or line He climbed the vertical cliff. acre /EY-ker / [noun] – a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters or 4,840 square yards He has 400 acres of land in Japan. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time Our company has a commitment to environmental sustainability. artificial intelligence /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the use of computer programs…
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2022年7月13日
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2022年7月5日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you already ridden an electric vehicle? Could you tell me about it? Which do you prefer, conventional cars or EVs? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. immediate /ih-MEE-dee-it / [adjective] – happening or done without delay or very soon after something else We must make an immediate response. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person We need to assess its impact on climate change. vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – if things of the same type vary, they are different…
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2022年7月5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 know someone who owns an EV? Do you support the switch to EVs? 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。 vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] – a machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting people or goods, especially on land Are you the driver of this vehicle? consider /kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to spend time thinking about a possibility or making a decision You have to consider what to do next. expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive The rain…
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2022年7月5日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diesel /DEE-zuhl/ [noun] – a type of heavy oil used as fuel The diesel model is noisier than the petrol model. tank /tangk/ [noun] – a container that holds liquid or gas The fuel tank has a capacity of 40 liters. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen We anticipate that sales will rise next year. comparable /KOM-per-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – similar in size, amount, or quality to something else The two experiences aren’t comparable. affordable /uh-FAWR-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – not expensive The meal is affordable. Article reading: Please read the whole article….
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2022年7月5日
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2022年6月15日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to remove or take away someone or something He was eliminated from the police investigation. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The healthcare system is currently undergoing transition. executive /ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv/ [noun] – relating to making decisions and managing businesses, or suitable for people with important jobs in business His executive skills will be extremely beneficial to the organization. framework /FREYM-wurk/ [noun] – a system of rules, ideas, or beliefs that are used to plan or decide something The…
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2022年6月15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 use environmentally-friendly products? Do you believe that green air travel is achievable? 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。 interview /IN-ter-vyoo/ [noun] – a meeting in which someone answers questions about himself or herself for a newspaper article, television show, etc. She denied any intention of resigning in a television interview yesterday. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary You are required by law to stop at a red light. environment /en-VAHY-ruhn-muhnt/ [noun] – the air, water, and land in or on which people,…
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2022年6月15日
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2022年6月1日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you already collaborated with someone for a particular purpose? Why? What are the benefits of collaboration? Please elaborate on your answer. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. committee /kuh-MIT-ee/ [noun] – a small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and either make decisions or collect information for it A committee to explore recycling has just been formed by the local council. involvement /in-VOLV-muhnt/ [noun] – the act or process of taking part in something One involvement I could do without is serving on the committee. approval /uh-PROO-vuhl/…
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