TOEIC Vocabulary practice
Part 4
Story
Kathy and her friend opened ‘La Maison de Chocolat’ in a pretty trendy neighborhood. They became popular quickly. Their customers were typically women in their 30’s and 40’s who were looking to buy something special for their parties.
Vocabulary
Trendy (adjective); very fashionable or up to date.
Examples
- Crocs were very trendy sandals a few years ago.
- People say that Naka Meguro is a trendy area in Tokyo.
- Do you remember when Tamagotchi was popular ?
Customer (noun) a person who buys goods or services from a shop or business.
Examples
- A line of customers were waiting to get into the ramen shop for lunch.
- A few customers commented on how good our cakes were.
- Do you know how many customers came in yesterday? A. We served around 220.
P.S. A customer is defined as ’someone who buys goods or services from a store or business.’ A client is also a type of customer. In business, the two terms are often used differently based on the types of relationships built. Customers are generally people who come to you mainly to buy products or services you supply. Clients buy your advice and solutions personalized to their particular needs.
Nik
Chidorigafuchi Hanami 千鳥ヶ淵 花見
Yesterday Dave and I headed to Yasukuni Shrine to see the cherry blossoms.
Across the street from Yasukuni Shrine, I’d always seen lines of people waiting to see the cherry blossoms at Chidorigafuchi, but I’d never actually walked through the area myself.
Well yesterday, after fourteen and a half years in Japan, I finally did it.
Here is a selfie!
Hawaii ハワイ
I wanted to share a quick photo of my trip to Hawaii back in February.
Here is a photo of Don, Ryan, Dave, and I. It was really great getting to see Ryan after over a year.
Can anyone spot what’s funny about this photo?
Well, three out of the four people in it are wearing Hawaiin shirts! I guess I didn’t get the memo! Ha ha!
(“I didn’t get the memo” is slang for “No one told me.”)
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TOEIC Vocabulary practice
Part 3
Story
Kathy checked the list and put down the clip board. She picked up the phone and dialed the number to the supply company. She had a contract with a local supplier. Since a small café had opened down the street she had to be smarter with her orders. The competition was putting pressure on her shop.
Vocabulary
Contract (Noun); a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.
I have a new contract with Softbank. I can use 20 GB of internet.
My current work contract is finished this spring. We will have to talk about an extension.
Q. Did you see Masahiro Tanaka’s contract? It’s a seven year, and 155 million dollar contract.
Competition (Noun); the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
The competition for dentists in Kanto is pretty strong. I’ve heard there are more dentists than convenience stores in Japan.
I have a swim competition next weekend. I have to train a lot.
Q. Have you seen the competition for the science fair?
Nik
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