Japan economy posts 2.2% growth in Q1 2025
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Japan economy posts 2.2% growth in Q1 2025
©Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP 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 read about Japan’s economy before? Do you know any country that depends on exports? 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。 notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, interesting, or unusual enough to be noticed or mentioned The city built a notable bridge across the river. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a negative or harmful effect on something The storm had an adverse effect on travel plans. prosperous /PROS-per-uhs/ [adjective] – successful, usually by earning a lot of money The prosperous town opened a new…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts
©AP Photo/Matt Rourke Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you often see buses or trains in your city? If so, which one do you use more? If not, how do people travel? Have you ever heard about bus or train fares going up? If so, how much did they increase? If not, what do you think happens then? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important or noticeable results The teacher made a consequential decision about the final exam. mounting /MOUN-ting/ [adjective] – gradually increasing The family faced mounting bills after the…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts
©AP Photo/Matt Rourke Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very fast or great; happening in a sudden way The company made a precipitous decision to cut staff quickly. paradigmatic /par-uh-dig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – serving as a typical example of something The teacher’s style is paradigmatic of modern education methods. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful and damaging Smoking has deleterious effects on health. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly return to a good condition after problems The resilient system kept working during the power cut. undermine /uhn-der-MAHYN/ [verb] – to make someone or something weaker or less effective Poor…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts
©AP Photo/Matt Rourke 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 often see buses or trains in your city? Have you ever heard about bus or train fares going up? 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。 serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – bad or dangerous and needing attention The fire is a serious problem for the town. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced strongly; showing deep understanding The teacher gave a profound lesson about kindness. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a goal The army made a strategic move in the game. intense /in-TENS/…
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Kraft Heinz to split into two independent companies in 2026 after strategic review
©AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paradigm /PAR-uh-dahym/ [noun] – a model of something, or a very clear and typical example The internet changed the business paradigm for many companies. momentous /moh-MEN-tuhs/ [adjective] – very important because of effects on the future The leader’s momentous speech inspired the entire country. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect due to being large, powerful, or difficult The team faced a formidable opponent in the final match. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – the effect that an action, event, or decision has on something Breaking the rules had serious repercussions for…
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Kraft Heinz to split into two independent companies in 2026 after strategic review
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Kraft Heinz to split into two independent companies in 2026 after strategic review
©AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File 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 heard of a company splitting into two smaller businesses? Do you know any food brands that are very popular worldwide? 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。 prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important The city has many prominent buildings near the river. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Water is essential for all living things. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the total amount that can be contained or produced The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 people. illustrate /IL-uh-streyt/…
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Kraft Heinz to split into two independent companies in 2026 after strategic review
©AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of a company splitting into two smaller businesses? If so, which company did you hear about? If not, what do you imagine happens? Do you know any food brands that are very popular worldwide? If so, which ones do you know? If not, what kind of food do you think sells well? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength The town had an economic decline after the factory closed. competition…
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