Tag Archive: Business & Economy

Morocco’s argan forests face ecological and economic pressure

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©(AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy) 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 think natural products are better than factory-made ones? Do you like learning about products from other countries? 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。 special /SPESH-uhl/ [adjective] – different from others in a good or important way Olive oil is a special product from Greece, used in many healthy dishes. traditional /truh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – following old customs, ideas, or ways of doing things They wore traditional clothes for the festival. expensive /ik-SPEN-siv/ [adjective] – costing a lot of money That is an expensive watch made…
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Coca-Cola plans cane sugar option as consumers shift to zero-sugar drinks

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite drink? Why do you like it? If you could create your own drink, what special ingredient would you use? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. syrup /SUR-uhp/ [noun] – a thick, sweet liquid made from sugar or other sweeteners The bakery uses chocolate syrup to decorate cakes. analyst /AN-l-ist/ [noun] – someone whose job is to study information carefully to understand a situation or make predictions Analysts said the price of smartphones might go up next year. version /VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – a form of something that…
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Coca-Cola plans cane sugar option as consumers shift to zero-sugar drinks

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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 like drinking soda? Do you think about health when you choose drinks? 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。 sweetener /SWEET-n-er/ [noun] – a substance that makes food or drinks taste sweet The new coffee shop uses a natural sweetener in its drinks. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to say or show that something is true or correct The school will confirm the date of the school trip next week. detail /dih-TEYL/ [noun] – a small piece of information about something The teacher gave us the details about the…
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Coca-Cola plans cane sugar option as consumers shift to zero-sugar drinks

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aspartame /uh-SPAHR-teym/ [noun] – an artificial sweetener that is used to make food and drinks taste sweet without using sugar The new chewing gum uses aspartame instead of sugar to reduce calories. stevia /STEE-vee-uh/ [noun] – a natural sweetener that comes from the leaves of the stevia plant and is used to make food and drinks sweet without sugar The new yogurt brand adds stevia to keep the product healthy and sweet. intake /IN-teyk/ [noun] – the amount of something (such as food, drink, or air) that is taken into the body Doctors advise limiting the…
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$800,000 in dimes scattered after truck overturns on Texas Highway, raising concerns over cargo security

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen something strange happen on the road? If so, what happened? If not, what would surprise you on the road? Have you ever heard a news story about a road accident? If so, where did it happen? If not, where do you think accidents often happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] – close to a particular time, number, or size but not exact The game starts at approximately 7 p.m. crash /krash/ [noun] – an accident in which a vehicle hits something The bus…
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$800,000 in dimes scattered after truck overturns on Texas Highway, raising concerns over cargo security

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange The artist made an extraordinary painting with only one hand. vulnerability /vuhl-ner-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being weak or easily hurt physically or emotionally The old building showed its vulnerability during the strong wind. logistically /loh-JIS-tik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that involves planning and organization to make something happen It was logistically hard to move ten large boxes in one day. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy or successful again after something difficult or bad has happened The team showed great…
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$800,000 in dimes scattered after truck overturns on Texas Highway, raising concerns over cargo security

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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。 Have you ever seen something unusual happen on the road? Have you ever heard a news story about a road accident? 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。 truck /truhk/ [noun] – a large road vehicle used for carrying goods The truck carried fruit to the store. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – very bad or dangerous The cut on his arm was serious. cost /kawst/ [verb] – to have a price The dress cost ten dollars. risky /RIS-kee/ [adjective] – involving the possibility of danger or failure Climbing a tall tree…
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