Tag Archive: Business & Economy

World food prices hit a new 10-year high, UN says

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commodity /kuh-MOD-i-tee/ [noun] – a substance or product that can be traded, bought, or sold The country’s most valuable commodities include wheat and coffee. index /IN-dex/ [noun] – a system of numbers used for comparing values of things that change according to each other or a fixed standard The housing index in the US increased by 123 points in July from 120 points in May. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn / [noun] – the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected Several strikes are causing severe disruption to all…
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Facebook reveals its new name: Meta

Facebook reveals its new name Meta

©Facebook Connect 2021 Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How much time do you spend on social media? Do you have a Facebook account? If yes, when did you create it? If no, please state the reason why. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. virtual /VUR-choo-uhl/ [adjective] – created by computer technology and appearing to exist but not existing in the physical world We had a virtual meeting with our president. term /turm/ [noun] – a word or expression used in relation to a particular subject, often to describe something official or technical What does that term…
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Facebook reveals its new name: Meta

Facebook reveals its new name Meta

©Facebook Connect 2021 Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rebranding /ree-BRAN-duhng/ [noun] – the act of changing the way that an organization, business company, or product appears to the public Rebranding is one of the best marketing strategies for most companies. moniker /MON-i-ker/ [noun] – a name or nickname She’s the author of three romantic novels under the moniker of Janet Neel. derive /dih-RAHYV/ [verb] – to get something from something else Their daughter’s name was derived from a famous movie character. e-commerce /EE-kom-ers/ [noun] – the business of buying and selling goods and services on the internet E-commerce boomed during the…
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Facebook reveals its new name: Meta

Facebook reveals its new name Meta

©Facebook Connect 2021 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 Facebook account? Do you think Facebook is helpful to many people? 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。 announce /uh-NOUNS/ [verb] – to make something known or tell people about something officially The winners will be announced tomorrow. connect /kuh-NEKT/ [verb] – to make it possible for someone to communicate Social media is very helpful in connecting to our loved ones. digital /DIJ-i-tl/ [adjective] – using or relating to digital signals and computer technology Digital television has been around for some time now….
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Winter heating bills set to soar in the US as energy prices jump

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you looking forward to winter? Why or why not? How often do you reheat food? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. household /HOUS-hold/ [noun] – a group of people, often a family, who live together Our whole household is always up early on the weekend. economic /ek-uh-NOM-ik/ [adjective] – relating to trade, industry, and money Business leaders shared their opinions during the economic discussions. supply /suh-PLAHY/ [noun] – an amount of something available Our farm provides us with an endless supply of lemons. contribute to /kuhn-TRIB-yoot to / [phrasal verb]…
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Winter heating bills set to soar in the US as energy prices jump

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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。 Does it snow in your city? How do you keep warm during winter? 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。 heating /HEE-tuhng/ [noun] – the system that keeps a building warm Our heating system is broken. bill /bill/ [noun] – a request for payment of money owed, or the piece of paper on which it is written I have to save up for my water and electricity bills. energy /EN-er-jee/ [noun] – the power from something such as electricity or oil that can do work, such as providing light and…
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Winter heating bills set to soar in the US as energy prices jump

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly The taxi fare surged from $12 at 4:00 p.m. to $20 after 5 p.m. because of the rush hour. labor /LEY-ber/ [noun] – work, especially hard physical work The new town hall will require many hours of labor. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to rise very quickly to a high level The TV show’s ratings soared from 4% in the first episode to 20% in the last. interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – money that is charged by a bank or other financial organization for borrowing money Lower interest rates…
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LinkedIn is terminating its site in China

LinkedIn is terminating its site in China

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you used an online recruitment portal to search for a job vacancy? Please tell me more about it. What online recruitment channel is the most widely used in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way The corporation plans to expand in other countries. departure /dih-PAHR-cher/ [noun] – the act of leaving a place, job, etc., or an occasion when this happens The band’s departure left several fans devastated. outdo /out-DOO/…
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