Tag Archive: Business & Economy

Google plans to spend $9.5 billion to expand offices

2022年4月21日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you find Google useful? Why or why not? Aside from Google, what are other popular search engines in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. invest /in-VEST/ [verb] – to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage He invested $1.5 million in a milk tea franchise. campus /KAM-puhs/ [noun] – the buildings of a college or university, or of a large organization, and the land that surrounds them Anna visited several college campuses today. community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the people living…
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Google plans to spend $9.5 billion to expand offices

2022年4月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. giant /JAHY-unt/ [noun] – a very successful and powerful person or organization Walmart is an American retail giant. counterintuitive /koun-ter-in-TOO-i-tiv/ [adjective] – contrary to what one would intuitively expect Thinking small is a counterintuitive strategy for some businesses. step up /step-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to take action when there is a need or opportunity for it We should step up our social media marketing this month. shift /shift/ [verb] – to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc. The school will shift to online classes starting next week….
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Baskin-Robbins undergoes major rebrand

2022年4月19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。 Is Baskin-Robbins popular in your country? What are some of your favorite ice cream toppings? 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。 logo /LOH-go/ [noun] – a design or symbol used by a company to advertise its products The logo of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is an image of Colonel Sanders. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – a set of experiences that someone has over a period of time, especially when they change the person in some way I have really enjoyed my English learning journey. moment /MOH-muhnt/ [noun] – a particular…
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Beginner

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Baskin-Robbins undergoes major rebrand

2022年4月19日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. branding /bran-DING/ [noun] – the act of giving a company a particular design or symbol in order to advertise its products and services I admire this company for its effective branding. spark /spahrk/ [verb] – to cause something to start or develop, especially suddenly This painting sparked happy memories in Laura. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else I associate tea with peace. tribute /TRIB-yoot/ [noun] – something that you say, write, or give that shows your respect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal…
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Expert

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Baskin-Robbins undergoes major rebrand

2022年4月19日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat ice cream? What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. update /UHP-deyt/ [noun] – a more recent, and usually improved, form of something, especially something that is regularly changed I’m still getting used to Microsoft’s new update. attached /uh-TACHD/ [adjective] – feeling close to emotionally Bob is still attached to his old piano. childhood /CHAHYLD-hood/ [noun] – the time when someone is a child Sheena spent her childhood in Italy. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – connected with what is happening or…
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Intermediate

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IKEA to pay customers to return old furniture

2022年4月7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 been to a garage sale? Is there an IKEA store in your city? 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。 permanent /PUR-muh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or forever The changing of school uniforms is permanent. gently /JENT-lee/ [adverb] – with lightness of action or effect; softly She mixed the soup ingredients gently for 5 minutes. condition /kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – the physical situation that someone or something is in Most of my grandfather’s books are still in good condition. secondhand /SEK-uhnd-HAND/ [adjective] – owned or used…
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Beginner

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IKEA to pay customers to return old furniture

2022年4月7日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pilot /PAHY-luht / [adjective] – A pilot plan, product, or system is used to test how good something is before introducing it The four-day workweek pilot program started last Monday. modify /MOD-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to make changes to something such as a vehicle, machine, or tool, so that it can be used for a different purpose or in a different way I need to modify my kitchen cabinet. multimedia /muhl-tee-MEE-dee-uh/ [adjective] – using a combination of moving and still pictures, sound, music, and words, especially in computers or entertainment They are currently testing multimedia applications in…
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Expert

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IKEA to pay customers to return old furniture

2022年4月7日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you shop for furniture? What are some popular furniture brands in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alter /AWL-ter/ [verb] – to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change My grandmother wants to alter our new sofa. stool /stool/ [noun] – a seat without any support for the back or arms They bought 10 stools for the office. participate /pahr-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to take part in or become involved in an activity Jenna will be participating in the planting activity….
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Intermediate

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