1. profitable | |
-producing money by selling effectively | |
The business is not really profitable enough. | |
2. restructure | |
-to make changes in a company’s organization and operations |
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The money will be used to restructure the office’s organization, improve site safety, and increase environmental protection. | |
3. accumulate | |
-to gradually increase in number or amount | |
The debt was accumulated during the corporation’s acquisition of nine separate businesses, according to the company. | |
4. liquidate | |
-to sell assets or properties owned, especially to pay a debt | |
The investors have begun to liquidate their assets. | |
5. outlet | |
-a store that is one of many owned by a particular company and that sells the goods that the company has produced | |
They started their fast-food outlet last year. |
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24/7 Faces Bankruptcy
Some employees have lost their jobs as the major supermarket chain 24/7 declared bankruptcy. The company has been battling difficult financial conditions for the past two years. The first 24-hour supermarket opened its doors in early 2000. Following the success of the original branch, several 24-hour stores were opened and became profitable across the country. In its prime, the chain had over 500 locations.
On the other hand, the 2019 recession resulted in its financial collapse. Customers of the grocery giant decreased as the country’s economic activity slowed. 24/7 had to close 30 percent of its locations and restructure its organization across the country.
By 2016, the firm had already accumulated a $69 million debt, causing it to liquidate further outlets and lay off hundreds of workers. To get back on its feet, the corporation intends to dispose of some of its assets. Chris Tui, the CEO of 24/7, believes that selling some of the company’s facilities and machinery will help to pay off a big portion of its debt.
Your co-worker plans to invest in a printing company but you read an article about its bankruptcy. Relay the information to your tutor, who will pretend to be your co-worker. |
1. | Why do you think businesses get themselves into such big debts? |
2. | Should businesses inform their employees about their debt situation? Why or why not? |
Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
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GOOD | 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる | ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる | 習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる |
FAIR |
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある | たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある |
POOR |
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要である | 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる | 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい |