2024年6月10日「モバイル英語学習」第831号 (英語のエッセイ): Be cautious when purchasing tickets for the 2024 Olympics!

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resale fraud 転売詐欺;
be authorized to ~を許可される;
fraudulent [形]〈行為・方法・利得などが〉詐欺的な,不正な;
scam 汚い手口,詐欺;

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The 2024 Olympics will take place in Paris, France from July 26 to August 11. Ticket prices vary depending on the event, but you can find the latest prices for popular sports by checking the official Paris 2024 ticketing website regularly, as new tickets are released every Thursday at 10 AM. https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024

Regarding the issue of resale fraud, the French news website Connexion has reported that about 338 fraudulent websites have been identified. These websites claim to sell tickets but are not authorized to do so. French authorities are actively working to shut down these fraudulent sites to protect buyers. They urge everyone to only purchase tickets from the official Paris 2024 website to avoid being scammed. This effort includes cooperation between various groups, including online platforms and payment services, to ensure that the ticket buying process is safe and fair for everyone.
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2023年10月28日「モバイル英語学習」第802号 (英語エッセイ):Chasing Laughter: The Cheese Rolling Tradition of England

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roll ころがる;
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In England, there is a special and fun tradition called the Cheese Rolling event. It happens every year at Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire. People run after a big wheel of cheese that rolls down a very steep hill. They try to catch the cheese, but it rolls very fast and they can’t catch it. Instead, they often fall and roll as they try to run down the hill. This makes everyone laugh and creates a very funny and wild scene. This old tradition has been around for many years and people from all over the world come to see it. It shows the funny and strange side of British sports.
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