Tag Archive: Business & Economy

UK port delays cause a shortage of Harry Potter toys

harry-potter-gddd8ccc77_1920

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What toys did you play with as a child? What are some popular toy brands in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something We already expected that the weather would affect our flight. stock /stok/ [noun] – the total amount of goods or the amount of a particular type of goods available in a shop New stock of books will arrive next Tuesday. chain /cheyn/ [noun] – a set…
Read more

Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

©Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite online video game? On which device do you like playing video games: Android or Apple? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ban /ban/ [verb] – to forbid (= refuse to allow) something, especially officially Smoking is banned at gasoline stations. legal /LEE-guhl/ [adjective] – connected with the law Mika will take legal action after the scandalous incident. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show or make something clear These problems demonstrate the effects of lack of communication between team members. sidestep /SAHYD-step/ [verb] – to…
Read more

Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

©Getty Images 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 own an Apple device? Do you play online video games? 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。 online /ON-LAHYN/ [adjective] – bought, used, etc. using the internet I bought these clothes online. violation /vahy-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an action that breaks or acts against something Smoking is a violation in this building. control /kuhn-TROL/ [verb] – to order, limit, or rule something, or someone’s actions or behavior Could you share some of your secrets to control anger? hearing /HEER-ing/ [noun] – an official meeting that is held…
Read more

Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

Fortnite banned from App Store as legal battle continues

©Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blacklist /BLAK-list/ [verb] – to put someone’s name on a list of people who are considered not acceptable, which keeps the person from getting jobs, going certain places, or doing particular things The government blacklisted the firm for its illegal operations. take to (somewhere) /teyk-too/ [phrasal verb] – to go somewhere, usually because you are in a difficult or dangerous situation Shiela took to Facebook to show her grief over her mom’s passing. bypass /BAHY-pas/ [verb] – to ignore a rule or official authority Several employees bypassed the company policy, which resulted in their…
Read more

Nike and Costco cite supply problems as the holidays approach

store-5619201_1920

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。 Are there a lot of Nike stores in your city? Have you visited a Costco store? 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。 delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – the situation in which you have to wait longer than expected for something to happen, or the time that you have to wait We had a slight delay because of the heavy flood in the city. supply /suh-PLAHY/ [noun] – an amount of something that is available for use We do not have enough food supply for this week. difficulty /DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun] –…
Read more

Nike and Costco cite supply problems as the holidays approach

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is there a Costco warehouse in your city? Have you been to the grocery recently? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strain /streyn/ [noun] – a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage His rudeness caused a strain on his relationship with his co-workers. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something Cora is struggling with her paperwork. panic /PAN-ik/ [noun] – a sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought and action:…
Read more

Nike and Costco cite supply problems as the holidays approach

store-5619201_1920

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impose /imPOHZ/ [verb] – to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received The government imposed a nationwide ban on smoking in all public places. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected The tourists are facing bad weather disruptions. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people Europe is dealing with widespread unemployment. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and great increase There has been a surge in global housing prices…
Read more