Tag Archive: Business & Economy
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2024年6月29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。 Can a global economic growth forecast impact a country’s economy? Can a global economic growth forecast be revised? 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。 country /KUHN-tree/ [noun] – an area of land that has its own government and borders Canada is a large country with many natural resources. rate /reyt/ [noun] – the speed at which something happens or changes The interest rate at the bank is very low, so it’s a good time to borrow money. market /MAHR-kit/ [noun] – a place or area where goods and services…
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2024年6月29日
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2024年6月18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 about the importance of shipping routes for global trade? Are ports crucial for local economies? 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。 shipping /SHIP-ing/ [noun] – the transport of goods by sea or some other means The company specializes in the shipping of electronics to different countries. route /ROOT or ROWT/ [noun] – a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination We took the scenic route through the mountains to get to the beach. port /PORT/ [noun] – a town or…
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2024年6月18日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the importance of shipping routes for global trade? Can you think of reasons why ports are crucial for local economies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. primary /prahy-MER-ee/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; main The primary reason for his success is his hard work. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected The sudden storm disrupted the outdoor concert. gradually /GRAJ-oo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – slowly over a period of time or a distance…
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2024年6月18日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commercial /kuh-MUR-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to buying and selling things Many commercial ships pass through the port every day. cargo /KAHR-goh/ [noun] – the goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other large vehicle The ship was loaded with cargo for the trip across the ocean. refloat /ree-FLOAT/ [verb] – to make a ship float again after it has sunk or grounded They worked hard to refloat the ship after it ran aground. depth /depth/ [noun] – the distance down either from the top of something to the bottom, or to a distance below the top…
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2024年6月18日
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2024年6月11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 about summits? Do you think countries should hold summits with other nations? 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。 gather /GATH-er / [verb] – to come together in a group The children will gather in the park for the picnic. trade /treyd/ [noun] – the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services Trade between the two countries has increased this year. development /dih-VEL-uhp-muhnt / [noun] – the process of growing or improving The development of new technologies is important for progress. public /PUHB-lik/ [adjective] –…
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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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