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Samsung to generate 2,000 jobs in Texas with a $17 billion chip manufacturing facility

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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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Samsung to generate 2,000 jobs in Texas with a $17 billion chip manufacturing facility

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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。 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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Samsung to generate 2,000 jobs in Texas with a $17 billion chip manufacturing facility

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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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Lego to build a new $1 billion factory in Vietnam

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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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Lego to build a new $1 billion factory in Vietnam

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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。 Did you play with Lego bricks when you were a kid? What is the most popular toy among children in your country right now? 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。 facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee / [noun] – a place, especially including buildings, where a particular activity happens Our university recently opened a new research facility. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size: The restaurant’s customers are increasing. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a particular area or part of the world, or any of the large official…
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Lego to build a new $1 billion factory in Vietnam

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. market /MAHR-kit/ [noun] – the people who might want to buy something, or a part of the world where something is sold We estimate the potential market for the new laptops to be around two million people. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount used The senator talked about the fuel consumption in the country. panel /PAN-l/ [noun] – a flat, usually rectangular part, or piece of wood, metal, cloth, etc., that fits into or onto something larger Her house has an old door with oak panels. vow /vou/ [verb] – to make a determined decision or…
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Twitter’s new privacy policy removes unconsented content

Twitter's new privacy policy removes unconsented content

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recondition /ree-kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [verb] – to fix or update something The company has recently reconditioned its rules and regulations. giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [noun] – a very successful and powerful person or organization Their firm merged with an American tech giant. dissident /DIS-uh-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who strongly disagrees with and publicly criticizes a government or the official rulings of a group or organization Several dissidents held a protest in front of the White House. authorized /AW-thuh-rahyzd/ [adjective] – having official permission to do something or for something to happen Only authorized personnel are allowed in this area….
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Twitter’s new privacy policy removes unconsented content

Twitter's new privacy policy removes unconsented content

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 Twitter account? How much time do you spend on social media? 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。 rule /rool/ [noun] – a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, and others We must always follow the school rules. permission /per-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – if someone is given permission to do something, they are allowed to do it You need to ask your dad’s permission before you can go with us. private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – only for one person…
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