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B1 \u2014 Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toys R Us has announced that it will open about 40 to 160 new stores in the United States. The new stores will sell popular toys, gifts, and collectibles. Some will also have candy shops and cafes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This expansion is part of the company’s comeback after closing its U.S. stores in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toys are also becoming more popular among adults, who buy them for hobbies and personal interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about Toys R Us opening new stores in USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2609\/260924-toys-r-us-2.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201cfandom ecosystem<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cA vice-president at Circana said toys are becoming “hobbies, <\/em>fandom ecosystems<\/em><\/strong>, and social experiences” for adults rather than just toys for children.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201ccomeback<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe new stores are part of the company’s <\/em>comeback<\/em><\/strong> in America.\u201d <\/em>Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201ca major moment for someone<\/strong>\u201c mean? \u201cThe company said: “This is <\/em>a major moment for Toys R Us<\/em><\/strong>.”<\/em>\u201d Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. How is Toys R Us trying to attract more customers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you think opening more physical stores is a good business strategy today? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Why is it important for businesses to understand changing customer interests?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Why do you think toys are becoming popular among adults, not just children?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Do you think collecting toys is a hobby worth spending money on? Why?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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