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Refillable packaging addresses growing packaging waste

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©(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refillable /ree-FIL-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be filled again instead of being thrown away The water bottle is refillable, so students can use it every day. resurgence /ri-SUR-juhns/ [noun] – a return to use or interest after a period of decline There is a resurgence of interest in traditional music among young listeners. pragmatic /prag-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – focused on practical results rather than theory The manager took a pragmatic approach to solving the staffing problem. hierarchy /HAHY-uh-rahr-kee/ [noun] – a system where ideas or roles are ranked by importance The company has a…
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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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