Tag Archive: Business & Economy
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2023年2月20日
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you watch videos on YouTube? What was the last video you watched on YouTube? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advisory /ad-VAHY-zuh-ree/ [adjective] – relating to giving advice He was chosen last month to serve on the advisory committee. throughout /throo-OUT/ [adverb] – in every part, or during the whole period of time People throughout the world were shocked by the news of the disaster. varied /VAIR-eed/ [adjective] – having or showing many different types, or changing often The school provides a fun and varied schedule of social…
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2023年2月20日
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。 What videos do you watch on YouTube? Do you watch YouTube videos every day? 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。 CEO /C-E-O/ [noun] – chief executive officer: the person with the most important position in a company Yamanaka will rejoin the company as president and CEO. blog /blawg/ [noun] – a regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read She publishes recipes, advice, and restaurant reviews on a food blog. recently /REE-suhnt-lee/ [adverb] – not long ago, or…
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2023年2月17日
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. curtail /ker-TEYL/ [verb] – to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something Schools had to curtail after-school programs due to budget shortages. affordability /uh-for-duh-BI-luh-tee/ [noun] – the state of being cheap enough for people to be able to buy Data from Belgravia cannot be used to evaluate housing affordability in London. accrue /uh-KROO/ [verb] – to increase in number or amount over a period of time Your money will accrue interest if you keep it in a savings bank. grace period /greys PEER-ee-uhd/ [noun phrase] – extra time you are given…
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2023年2月17日
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2023年2月17日
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 purchase buy-now, pay-later products? Which do you prefer, shopping at the mall or online? 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。 strict /strikt/ [adjective] – strongly limiting someone’s freedom to behave as they wish, or likely to severely punish someone if they do not obey We have a strict teacher; we have to do what she says. require /ri-KWAHYUHR/ [verb] – to need something or make something necessary We require extra help for this project. raise /reyz/ [verb] – to mention something that you are worried or not…
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2023年2月17日
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What items do you often buy when you go shopping? Have you ever applied for a loan? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. thoroughly /THUR-uh-lee/ [adverb] – completely, very much Before using a bandage, thoroughly clean the wound. lender /LEN-dr/ [noun] – someone or something that lends money, especially a large financial organization such as a bank The lender may need you to pay them an arrangement charge of $250. violate /VAHY-uh-leyt/ [verb] – to break or act against something, especially a law, agreement, principle,…
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2023年2月5日
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you made any changes in your home to become more energy efficient? If so, what was it? If not, what could you do to become more energy efficient? What green technologies are you most excited about for the future? Could you elaborate on your answer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used The global economy has been facing numerous challenges in recent years, leading to an increase in unemployment rates….
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2023年2月5日
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2023年2月5日
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 seen a reduction in waste and pollution due to green technology? Have you seen an increase in the use of green technology in your community? 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。 opportunity /op-er-TOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – an occasion or situation that makes it possible to do something that you want to do or have to do, or the possibility of doing something This job opening is a great opportunity for someone with your skills. industry /IN-duh-stree/ [noun] – the companies and activities involved in the process of producing…
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2023年2月5日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The transition from a totalitarian regime to a democratic government was not without its challenges and obstacles. leadership /LEE-der-ship / [noun] – the set of characteristics that make a good leader Effective leadership requires not only a clear vision and strategic plan but also the ability to inspire and motivate a team toward a common goal. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the quality that keeps an event developing or making progress after it has started With growing…
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