Tag Archive: Business & Economy
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2021年12月23日
©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – Consecutive events, numbers, etc. follow one after another without an interruption This is the third consecutive weekend that I’ve spent working on this project. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something Don’t let obstacles hinder you from achieving your goals. takeover /TEYK-oh-ver/ [noun] – a situation in which a company gets control of another company by buying enough of its shares The shareholders are discussing the takeover next year. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/ [adjective] – able to…
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2021年12月21日
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2021年12月21日
©Spotify Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. podcast /POD-kast/ [noun] – a radio program that is stored in a digital form that you can download from the internet and play on a computer or an MP3 player “Yellow Space” is my favorite podcast on Spotify. It talks about mental health care and relationship advice. overview /OH-ver-vyoo/ [noun] – a short description of something that provides general information about it, but no details The first chapter gives an overview of the research. roll out /ROHL-out/ [phrasal verb] – to make a new product, service, or system available for the first time The vaccines…
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2021年12月21日
©Spotify 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。 What song have you listened to recently? 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。 wonder /WUHN-der/ [verb] – to ask yourself questions or express a wish to know about something Sometimes I wonder if he is faithful to me. habit /HAB-it/ [noun] – something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it He has this habit of biting his nails. available /uh-VEY-luh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be bought or used Free tickets are available to students only. spend…
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2021年12月21日
©Spotify Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What new music have you bought or listened to recently? Do you use Spotify to listen to music and/or podcasts? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. present /PREZ-uhnt/ [verb] – to give, provide, or make something known The company’s sales for this year will be presented at the meeting. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product Our new skincare product will be launched next month. worldwide /WURLD-WAHYD/ [adjective] – existing or happening in all…
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2021年12月17日
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2021年12月17日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why is generating jobs important? Where can we use computer chips? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shortage /SHAWR-tij / [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something There’s a shortage of food in the refugee camps. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the total amount that can be contained or produced The concert arena has a seating capacity of 50,000. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to give something, especially money, in order to provide or achieve something together with other people My family has contributed…
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2021年12月17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 have a Samsung gadget? If you had the money, would you like to invest in Samsung Electronics? 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。 effort /Ef-ert / [noun] – physical or mental activity needed to achieve something The government increased the size of the police force in an effort to minimize crime. announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially She announced the competition’s winner to an audience. local /LOH-kuhl/ [adjective] – from, existing in, serving, or responsible for a small area,…
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2021年12月17日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not likely to move or change Our country has experienced peace and stability for a long time. proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being near in space or time The best part about the house’s location is its proximity to shops. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get The scarcity of skilled workers made the problem worse. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – too strong, bright, loud, etc. The weather was harsh yesterday. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something…
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2021年12月16日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some toys that can only be found in your country? What is the most popular toy brand in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earnings /UR-ningz / [noun] – the amount of money that someone is paid for working Rupert has spent all his earnings. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee / [noun] – the total amount that can be contained or produced We need to maximize the machine’s productive capacity. construction /kuhn-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the work of building or making something, especially buildings, bridges, etc. My new store is still…
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