Tag Archive: Business & Economy

Gbike buys Hyundai’s transportation business

single-speed-3004727_1920

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 bikes? Do you like traveling alone? 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。 grow /GROH/ [verb] – to increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed The boy needs to grow so that he will be healthier. electric /ih-LEK-trik/ [adjective] – using electricity for power Electric cars are getting popular nowadays. news /NOOZ/ [noun] – information or reports about recent events There is a lot of good news these days. company /KUHM-puh-nee/ [noun] – an organization that sells goods or services in order…
Read more

Gbike buys Hyundai’s transportation business

single-speed-3004727_1920

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. negotiation /ni-goh-shee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement with them, or the discussions themselves The problem was solved through negotiation. desire /dih-ZAHYUHR/ [verb] – to want something, especially strongly I desire peace, not war. merge /MURJ/ [verb] – to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this China and Japan merged for more economic growth. aforementioned /uh-FAWR-men-shuhnd/ [adjective] – mentioned earlier The aforementioned news was said just now. fleet /FLEET/ [collective noun] – a number of buses, aircraft, etc. under the control of one…
Read more

Gbike buys Hyundai’s transportation business

single-speed-3004727_1920

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you ride a bicycle?? If so, please describe your experience. If not, how will you learn to do it? Do you know what an e-bike is? If so, please describe. If not, If so, could you guess what it is? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. source /SOHRS/ [noun] – the place something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something He is the source of information for their company. deal /DEEL/ [noun] – an agreement or an arrangement, especially in business Their deal is to get all…
Read more

Offshore wind farms to create 29,000 jobs

windmill-3714863_1280

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 support renewable sources of power? Do you have wind farms in your country? 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。 coast /kohst/ [noun] – the land next to or close to the ocean The accident happened one kilometer off the coast. employment /em-PLOI-muhnt/ [em-PLOI-muhnt] – work that you are paid to do for a particular company or organization She was unable to find employment. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something or bring something into existence She works for a company that produces wine. contract /KON-trakt/ [noun] –…
Read more

Offshore wind farms to create 29,000 jobs

windmill-3714863_1280

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do for a living? Do you think wind farms are an efficient source of energy? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proposal /pruh-POH-zuhl/ [noun] – a suggestion, sometimes a written one His proposal is not acceptable. generate /JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to cause something to exist Her latest film has generated a lot of support. eager /EE-ger/ [adjective] – having or showing desire or interest The call for volunteers attracted a large number of eager participants. economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and…
Read more

Offshore wind farms to create 29,000 jobs

windmill-3714863_1280

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided The financial sector has lost a lot of money. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The initiative is aimed at helping young people. anchor /ANG-ker / [verb] – to lower an anchor into the water in order to stop a boat from moving away The ship anchored near the shore. seabed /SEE-bed/ [noun] – the solid surface of the earth that lies under the ocean The ship has…
Read more

Twitter shares decline after Elon Musk pulls out of the agreement

twitter

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. terminate /TUR-muh-neyt/ [verb] – to (cause something to) end or stop No contract may be terminated by either party without prior written notice. spam /spam/ [noun] – e-mail that is sent to a lot of people, especially e-mail that is not wanted Spam mails can be filtered out using specialized software. premier /pri-MEER/ [adjective] – best or most important He is working as a premier researcher for a second year. authenticate /aw-THEN-ti-keyt/ [verb] – to prove that something is real, true, or what people say it is We require the digital signature that was used to…
Read more