CEO pay in S&P 500 rises nearly 10% in 2024 as pay gap widens
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CEO pay in S&P 500 rises nearly 10% in 2024 as pay gap widens
©Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very sudden and steep The hikers stopped at the edge of the precipitous cliff. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful or damaging Too much screen time can have deleterious effects on sleep. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the possible results of an action or decision The new law could have serious ramifications for small businesses. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – most noticeable or important The most salient point in her speech was climate change. paradigmatic /par-uh-dig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – serving as a typical example or model of something The scientist’s work…
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Young U.S. graduates face rising job market struggles as employers favor experience
©AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin 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 thought about what job you want in the future? Do you think technology makes it harder to get a job? 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。 prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Mobile phones are prevalent in schools today. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something Heavy rain can hinder a football game. aspire /uh-SPAHYUHR/ [verb] – to want something very much or hope to achieve something She aspires to be…
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Young U.S. graduates face rising job market struggles as employers favor experience
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Young U.S. graduates face rising job market struggles as employers favor experience
©AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indispensable /in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her Teamwork is indispensable for success in a big project. tenacious /tuh-NEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – holding tightly onto something, or keeping an opinion in a determined way She is tenacious and never gives up on her goals. efficacious /ef-i-KEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – able to produce the intended result The new medicine was efficacious in reducing pain. discernment /dih-SURN-muhnt/ [noun] – the ability to judge people and things well Her…
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Young U.S. graduates face rising job market struggles as employers favor experience
©AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What skills do you think are important for getting a good job? If you had an interview tomorrow, how would you prepare for it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened The village showed resilience after the flood destroyed many houses. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan, usually in war, politics, or business The team made a strategic plan to win the competition. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/…
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United Airlines system outage causes major flight disruptions in U.S. and abroad
Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you feel if your trip was delayed for many hours? What do you think passengers can do while waiting for a delayed flight? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to interrupt an event, activity, or process and stop it from continuing normally A power cut disrupted the online class, and students could not join the lesson. schedule /SKEJ-ool/ [noun] – a plan that shows when events or activities will happen The bus schedules changed because of road repairs in the city. tracker /TRA-kr/ [noun] –…
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United Airlines system outage causes major flight disruptions in U.S. and abroad
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 waited a long time for transportation? Have you ever missed an event because of travel problems? 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。 system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a set of connected parts or devices that work together for a purpose The school installed a new security system to keep students safe. information /in-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – fact or detail about something The website gives information about local events and activities. weight /weyt/ [noun] – how heavy someone or something is The weight of the package was too heavy…
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United Airlines system outage causes major flight disruptions in U.S. and abroad
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. malfunction /mal-FUHNGK-shuhn/ [noun] – a failure of a machine or system to work correctly The concert was delayed because of a malfunction in the sound equipment. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the activity or industry of flying aircraft She hopes to study aviation and become a commercial pilot. advisory /ad-VAHY-zuh-ree/ [noun] – an official announcement or warning about a possible danger or problem The embassy released a travel advisory for citizens visiting that country. contingency /kuhn-TIN-juhn-see/ [noun] – a possible event or situation that must be prepared for in advance The company created a contingency plan in…
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United Airlines system outage causes major flight disruptions in U.S. and abroad
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