Tag Archive: Business & Economy

Climate change: Key crops need dramatic adjustments as the planet heats

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think people like coffee? What are the benefits of consuming coffee, cashews, and avocados? Please elaborate on your answer. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dramatically /druh-MAT-ik-li/ [adverb] – suddenly or obviously When you have a baby to look after, your life changes dramatically. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn / [noun] – the process of making or growing goods to be sold We watched a video that showed the various stages of glass production. threat /thret/ [noun] – a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular…
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Climate change: Key crops need dramatic adjustments as the planet heats

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substantially /suhb-STAN-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – to a large degree The new restrictions will substantially change how we conduct business. beverage /BEV-er-ij/ [noun] – a drink of any type Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are examples of hot beverages. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked The many problems that I have experienced made me feel vulnerable. suitability /SOO-tuh-bil-lih-ti/ [noun] – the fact of being acceptable or right for something or someone His suitability for the position was questioned. scenario /si-NAIR-ee-oh/ [noun] – a description of possible actions or events…
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Coca-Cola releases a new flavor inspired by space

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©Coca-cola via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you drink soda? How do you stay cool in hot weather? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sensation /sen-SEY-shuhn / [noun] – the ability to feel something physically, especially by touching, or a physical feeling that results from this ability This spicy Thai dish gives you a burning sensation. consumer /kuhn-SOO-mer/ [noun] – a person who buys goods or services for their own use Consumers of milk tea rose 18% this month. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed This map is essential for traveling….
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Coca-Cola releases a new flavor inspired by space

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©Coca-cola via CNN 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 buy drinks from the vending machine? What is your favorite bottled drink? 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。 combine /kuhm-BAHYN/ [verb] – to (cause to) exist together, or join together to make a single thing or group The first step is to combine sugar and milk. figure out /FIG-yer out/ [phrasal verb ] – to understand or solve something I’m trying to figure out this math homework. journey /JUR-nee/ [noun] – the act of traveling from one place to another The journey to Australia…
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Coca-Cola releases a new flavor inspired by space

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©Coca-cola via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dash /dash/ [noun] – a small amount of something added to or mixed with something else Don’t forget to add a dash of salt to the salad. core /kawr/ [noun] – the basic and most important part of something Hunter is in charge of the family’s core business. shroud /shroud/ [verb] – to hide something by covering or surrounding it Their house was shrouded with darkness during the storm. reminiscent /rem-uh-NIS-uhnt / [adjective] – making you remember a particular person, event, or thing This song is so reminiscent of my teenage years. evoke…
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Justin Bieber’s Timbiebs donuts boost Tim Hortons sales

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who is your favorite celebrity? What do you like about him/her? What is your go-to snack? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [noun] – the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this Studio Ghibli had a huge influence on Laura’s life. upgrade /uhp-GREYD/ [verb] – to improve the quality or usefulness of something, or change it for something newer or of a better standard They need to upgrade the hotel…
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Justin Bieber’s Timbiebs donuts boost Tim Hortons sales

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. core /kawr/ [noun] – the basic and most important part of something It’s important to learn our company’s core values. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – the basic and most important part of something You need to enhance the quality of this digital painting. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the situation of two or more people working together to create or achieve the same thing Mr. Lee and Ms. Nguyen are in collaboration with each other. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The success of the new video game was unprecedented. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/…
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Justin Bieber’s Timbiebs donuts boost Tim Hortons sales

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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。 Where can you get the best-tasting donuts in your city? Who is your favorite singer? 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。 partly /PAHRT-lee/ [adverb] – to some degree, but not completely It was partly cloudy last Monday. rise /rahyz/ [verb] – to increase House prices in the United Kingdom rose last July 2021. celebrity /suh-LEB-ri-tee/ [noun] – someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business Many celebrities shop in this store. drop /drop/ [noun] – a reduction in the amount or level of something There was a drop…
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