Tag Archive: Business & Economy
Europe spearheads AI regulation
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 use AI for any of your daily tasks? Do you think there should be laws about the use of AI? 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。 balance /BAL-uhns/ [verb] – to give several things equal amounts of importance, time, or money so that a situation is successful Effective time management helps individuals balance their various responsibilities and commitments. safety /SEYF-tee/ [noun] – a state in which or a place where you are safe and not in danger or at risk The airline industry places great emphasis on…
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Meta reports increased user growth but declining profits
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Among all the social media platforms available, which one do you use most often? Do you think social media platforms should take advantage of artificial intelligence? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something I will estimate the time it will take to complete the project. creation /kree-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of creating something, or the thing that is created The figurine’s creation took several weeks to complete, as the artist was meticulous…
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Meta reports increased user growth but declining profits
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 use Facebook or Instagram? Do you think social media platforms should make use of artificial intelligence? 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。 expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive You should expect some traffic on your way to the airport, especially during rush hour. decrease /dih-KREES/ [verb] – to become less, or to make something become less People need to decrease their use of plastic to help protect the environment. ad /ad/ [noun] – an advertisement The ad on…
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Meta reports increased user growth but declining profits
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Meta reports increased user growth but declining profits
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. core /kohr / [adjective] – most important or most basic The core issue in this debate is whether we should prioritize economic growth or environmental protection. restructure /ree-STRUHK-cher / [verb] – to organize a company, business, or system in a new way to make it operate more effectively The company plans to restructure its operations in order to cut costs and become more efficient. cannot afford /ka-NOT-uh-FAWRD/ [idiom] – If you cannot afford to do something, you must not do it because it would cause serious problems for you He cannot afford to get sick right…
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Apple, Goldman Sachs launch high-yield savings account with 4.15% interest
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Apple, Goldman Sachs launch high-yield savings account with 4.15% interest
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you have any experience using your mobile phone to access your bank account? Tell me about it. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of using mobile devices to access your bank account? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /lawnch, lahnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product The company plans to launch its new product line next month, featuring innovative designs and advanced technology. balance /BAL-uhns/ [noun] – the amount of money you have in a…
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Apple, Goldman Sachs launch high-yield savings account with 4.15% interest
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. yield /yeeld/ [noun] – an amount of something positive, such as food or profit, that is produced or supplied The yield on the new bond was attractive to investors because it promised higher returns than other similar investments. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided The technology sector has been growing rapidly over the past decade, with new startups emerging every year. substantially /suhb-STAN-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – to a large dergree After implementing the new marketing strategy, the company’s sales increased substantially, surpassing its quarterly target….
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Apple, Goldman Sachs launch high-yield savings account with 4.15% interest
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 you familiar with mobile banking? Can a higher interest rate on deposits make you move to another bank? 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。 compete /kuhm-PEET/ [verb] – to try to be more successful than someone or something else During the Olympic Games, athletes from different countries compete against each other to win medals. access /AK-ses/ [noun] – the right or opportunity to use or receive something The new software provides easy access to all of your files and documents in one place. deposit /dih-POZ-it/ [noun] – a…
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