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“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu expands financial education reach across U.S. social media

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can social media influence financial knowledge and habits? What challenges do young professionals face when building wealth? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. negotiate /nuh-GOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to try to reach an agreement by discussing something She tried to negotiate a higher salary at work. intimidating /in-TIM-i-dey-ting/ [adjective] – making someone feel nervous or afraid Talking about money can feel intimidating. affordable /uh-FOR-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – not too expensive They looked for an affordable apartment in the city. flexibility /flek-suh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to change easily Renting offers flexibility for…
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“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu expands financial education reach across U.S. social media

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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。 Is it good to save money every month? Can talking about money help an individual? 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。 save /seyv/ [verb] – to keep money instead of spending it She saves money every month. debt /det/ [noun] – money that someone owes He paid his credit card debt. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – something that someone buys That bag was an expensive purchase. rent /rent/ [verb] – to pay to use something that belongs to someone else They rent a small apartment. start /start/ [verb] – to…
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“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu expands financial education reach across U.S. social media

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frugal /FROO-guhl/ [adjective] – careful when using money and avoiding waste Her parents were frugal and saved part of every paycheck. discrepancy /di-SKREP-uhn-see/ [noun] – a difference between two things that should be the same There was a discrepancy between the two budgets. unattainable /un-uh-TEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not possible to achieve For many young workers, buying a house feels unattainable. intentional /in-TEN-shuh-nuhl/ [adjective] – done deliberately and with purpose She made intentional choices about where to invest. automated /AW-tuh-mey-tuhd/ [adjective] – done by machines or computers without human control The bank offers automated tools for new…
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Galentine’s Day serves as an alternative to Valentine’s Day for some women

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is Valentine’s Day usually celebrated in your country? What kinds of celebrations do people enjoy with friends? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something changes or develops The rise in remote work is a clear trend in many companies. expectation /ek-spek-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief about what should happen There is a clear expectation that students arrive on time. vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – to be different or change Weather conditions vary across different regions. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of…
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Galentine’s Day serves as an alternative to Valentine’s Day for some women

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – a situation or event that is unusual or widely noticed Climate change is a scientific phenomenon studied by researchers worldwide. gathering /GATH-er-ing/ [noun] – a social event where people meet together A family gathering was planned to celebrate a graduation. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to recover quickly from difficulty Resilience helped the community rebuild after the storm. isolation /ahy-suh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the state of being separated from others The village experienced isolation due to heavy snowfall. inclusive /in-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – welcoming and open to different people or groups An inclusive…
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Galentine’s Day serves as an alternative to Valentine’s Day for some women

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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。 Have you heard of Galentine’s Day before? Do you enjoy simple activities more than large parties? 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。 focus /FOH-kuhs/ [verb] – to give attention to something The report will focus on safety rules in public places. stress /stres/ [noun] – a feeling of pressure or worry Long working hours can cause stress for employees. loneliness /LOHN-lee-nes/ [noun] – the feeling of being alone Loneliness can affect people who live far from family. invitation /in-vi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a request to join an event or activity…
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At-home gut microbiome tests gain popularity despite limited clinical evidence

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©Tiny Health via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. granular /adjective/ [GRAN-yuh-ler] – showing a high level of detail Reports provide granular data about gut bacteria. personalized /PUR-suh-nl-ized/ [adjective] – designed for a specific individual Patients expect personalized health advice from tests. misinterpretation /MIS-in-tur-pri-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – incorrect understanding of information Misinterpretation of data can cause health anxiety. heterogeneous /HET-uh-roh-JEE-nee-uhs/ [adjective] – diverse in nature or composition Gut bacteria are heterogeneous across individuals. commercialization /kuh-MUR-shuh-luh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – process of selling something for profit Commercialization of tests concerns medical experts. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation…
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At-home gut microbiome tests gain popularity despite limited clinical evidence

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©Tiny Health via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of health tests people can do at home? If so, what kind of tests are common? Why do people want to learn about gut health? What problems are they trying to solve? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. guidance /GAHY-dns/ [noun] – help or advice Many users look for guidance from test results. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be trusted The results are not always reliable. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful in real situations Doctors need practical information to help patients. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/…
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