Cost of living affects people’s purchase habits for Christmas toys
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Cost of living affects people’s purchase habits for Christmas toys
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impulse purchase (buy) /IM-puhls PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – something that you buy suddenly and without thinking carefully It was an impulsive purchase; I hadn’t expected to buy another pair of shoes. sweet spot /sweet spot/ [noun] – the particular situation, quality, combination of things, etc. that is the best or most effective possible There is a sweet spot on every restaurant wine list where you may get the best bottles at the best rates. overindulge /oh-ver-in-DUHLJ/ [verb] – to allow someone to have more of something enjoyable than is good for them It’s challenging to avoid overindulging…
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Cost of living affects people’s purchase habits for Christmas toys
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of your country’s famous toys? What can you say about the prices of toys in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. forecast /FAWR-kast/ [noun] – a statement of what is judged likely to happen in the future, especially in connection with a particular situation, or the expected weather conditions According to the most current economic forecast, growth will be 3.5%. inexpensive /in-ik-SPEN-siv/ [adjective] – not costing a lot of money We have a big selection of inexpensive wines in stock. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [verb] – to gradually…
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Cost of living affects people’s purchase habits for Christmas toys
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 was your favorite toy when you were a child? Did you use to buy toys every Christmas? 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。 sales /seylz/ [noun (plural)] – the number of items sold The sales of gaming laptops have been increasing. increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size Businesses should increase production to meet demand. prepare /pri-PAIR/ [verb] – to expect that something will happen and to be ready for it Many shops are preparing for many shoppers this holiday season. during…
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Human workers needed as robots ramp up
Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ramp (something) up /ramp uhp/ [phrasal verb] – if a business ramps up its activity, it increases it The business disclosed plans to ramp up production output by 10%. cost-cutting /KAWST-KUHT-ing/ [noun] – actions taken to reduce the amount that is spent on a service or within an organization Cost-cutting compromised the service’s quality. e-commerce /EE-kom-ers/ [noun] – the business of buying and selling goods and services on the internet Those in the industry expected that e-commerce would cause malls to become obsolete. deploy /dih-PLOI/ [verb] – to move soldiers or equipment to a place where…
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Human workers needed as robots ramp up
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 robots? What kind of robot do you want to have? 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。 increase /in-KREES/ [verb] – to (make something) become larger in amount or size The temperature today has increased by about three degrees. deliver /dih-LIV-er/ [verb] – to take goods, letters, packages, etc. to people’s houses or places of work The company will deliver the package by tomorrow. goods /gudz/ [noun (plural)] – items for sale, or possessions that can be moved The shop sells goods from Japan. lack /lak/ [noun]…
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Human workers needed as robots ramp up
Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think that robots will replace teachers someday? How do you feel about that? In what way can robots be dangerous? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. package /PAK-ij/ [noun] – an object or set of objects wrapped in paper, usually in order to be sent by mail When will we receive the package? breakthrough /BREYK-throo/ [noun] – an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem Researchers claim to have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against cancer. heavily…
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Royal Caribbean to tie up with SpaceX for faster internet
Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think having fast internet adds up to good service? Why do you think so? How is tourism in your country now? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] – to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time The company was established in 1822. vast /vast/ [adjective] – extremely big This treatment is not available in the vast majority of hospitals. satellite /satellite/ [SAT-l-ahyt] – a device sent up into space to travel around the earth, used for collecting information or communicating by…
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Royal Caribbean to tie up with SpaceX for faster internet
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. installation /in-stuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of putting furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and making it ready to use Is the installation free? collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the situation of two or more people working together to create or achieve the same thing The two writers worked in close collaboration on the script. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method We need to encourage innovation in industry. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to…
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