Tag Archive: Business & Economy

Twitter implements a “poison pill” against Elon Musk’s offer

2022年4月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. board /bawrd/ [noun] – the group of people who are responsible for controlling and organizing a company or organization The proposal needs to be approved by the board first before implementation. takeover /TEYK-oh-ver/ [noun] – a situation in which a company gets control of another company by buying enough of its shares The company’s takeover could mean additional job losses. unsolicited /uhn-suh-LIS-i-tid/ [adjective] – not asked for There are no records for the demo tape requests. These are unsolicited. restrict /ri-STRIKT/ [verb] – to limit the movements or actions of someone The government has passed a…
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Twitter implements a “poison pill” against Elon Musk’s offer

2022年4月25日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When did you first join a social media platform? Please tell me more about it. What do you think are the pros and cons of social media? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. billionaire /bil-yuh-NAIR/ [noun] – a person who has money, property, etc. that is worth at least 1,000,000,000 dollars, pounds, euros, etc. The newly appointed mayor is actually a billionaire. stake /steyk/ [noun] – a share or a financial involvement in something such as a business Charles holds a 10 percent stake of the company. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] –…
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Companies to face clean-up costs for dumped litter

2022年4月24日

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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。 Have you ever joined a clean-up drive? Do you take out the garbage at night? 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。 responsible /ri-SPON-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – to be the person who caused something to happen, especially something bad Who is responsible for this tragedy? recycle /ree-SAHY-kuhl/ [verb] – to sort and collect trash in order to treat it and produce useful materials that can be used again More than half of Japan’s waste paper is recycled. introduce /in-truh-DOOS/ [verb] – to put something into use, operation, or a place for…
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Companies to face clean-up costs for dumped litter

2022年4月24日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. liable /LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – having (legal) responsibility for something or someone If a child does not attend school, the law holds the parents liable. take effect /teyk ih-FECT/ [phrasal verb] – start to apply The medicine started to take effect after a few minutes. deputy /DEP-yuh-tee/ [noun] – a person who is given the power to do something instead of another person, or the person whose rank is immediately below that of the leader of an organization I’m acting as deputy while the boss is not yet here. landmark /LAND-mahrk/ [noun] – an important stage in…
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Companies to face clean-up costs for dumped litter

2022年4月24日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you in favor of recycling? Why? What do you do when you see litter around you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regulation /reg-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an official rule or the act of controlling something To increase profits, corporation executives disregard safety regulations. target /TAHR-git/ [noun] – a level or situation that you intend to achieve The government’s 3.5 percent annual growth target appears to be within reach. implement /IM-pluh-men/ [verb] – to start using a plan or system Changes to the national health system will be implemented the following…
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Japanese green tea leaves sell for nearly 2 million yen

2022年4月23日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer green tea to black tea? Why or why not? Where do you buy tea? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ensure /en-SHOOR/ [verb] – to make something certain to happen We need to ensure that all attendees are at the venue by 7:00 p.m. provide /pruh-VAYD/ [verb] – to give someone something that they need Our company’s goal is to provide useful products for everyone. fair /fair/ [adjective] – If something is fair, it is reasonable and is what you expect or deserve The athletes would like a…
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Japanese green tea leaves sell for nearly 2 million yen

2022年4月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indigenous /in-DIJ-uh-nuhs/ [adjective] – used to refer to plants and animals that grow or live naturally in a place, and have not been brought there from somewhere else This dish is made of indigenous herbs and spices. mark /mahrk/ [verb] – to show respect for or commemorate Today marks the 12th anniversary of our store. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly House prices in the UK have surged this month. transaction /tran-SAK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when someone buys or sells something, or when money is exchanged or the activity of buying or…
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Japanese green tea leaves sell for nearly 2 million yen

2022年4月23日

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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。 What is your favorite type of tea? Do you prefer loose leaf tea to tea bags? 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。 grow /groh/ [verb] – If you grow a plant, you put it in the ground and take care of it, usually in order to sell it I’d like to grow orchids in the backyard. affordable /uh-FAWR-duh-buhl / [adjective] – not expensive That store offers great clothes at affordable prices. fuel /FYOO-uhl/ [noun] – If you grow a plant, you put it in the ground and take care…
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