Tag Archive: Business & Economy

Gallup-Amazon partnership develops tool to help youngsters navigate career paths

2023年9月11日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The company launched an environmental initiative to reduce waste and promote sustainability across its operations. refine /ri-FAHYN/ [verb] – to make something pure or improve something, especially by removing unwanted material The chef continuously refines her recipes, experimenting with different ingredients and techniques to achieve the perfect balance of flavors. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to return quickly to a previous good condition after problems The company’s resilient business model allowed it to weather economic downturns and emerge stronger, thanks…
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Gallup-Amazon partnership develops tool to help youngsters navigate career paths

2023年9月11日

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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 already have a future career in mind? Are you aware of your strengths and weaknesses? 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。 assessment /uh-SES-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of testing, and making a judgment about, someone’s knowledge, ability, skills, etc., or the judgment that is made The teacher conducted a comprehensive assessment of her students’ reading abilities to determine their individual reading levels and identify areas for improvement. identify /ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to recognize a problem, need, fact, etc. and to show that it exists The IT specialist…
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Europe spearheads AI regulation

2023年9月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legislation /lej-is-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a law or set of laws suggested by a government and made official by a parliament The organization advocates for legislation that protects the rights of marginalized communities. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong The ethical responsibility of journalists is to report news accurately and objectively, without bias or sensationalism. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – forming the base, from which everything else develops Basic literacy and numeracy skills are fundamental to a person’s education and ability to succeed in life. framework /FREYM-wurk/ [noun] – a…
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Europe spearheads AI regulation

2023年9月2日

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you use AI in your daily life? Do you think there should be laws to regulate the use of AI? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The comprehensive report covered all aspects of the research study, including methodology, findings, and analysis. guideline /GAHYD-lahyn/ [noun] – information intended to advise people on how something should be done or what something should be The government agency developed guidelines for food labeling to provide accurate information to…
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Europe spearheads AI regulation

2023年9月2日

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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 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

2023年6月8日

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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

2023年6月8日

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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 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

2023年6月8日

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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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