2024年6月20日「モバイル英語学習」第832号 (英語のなぞなぞ): What is it?

Notes
invisible 目に見えない;

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1.You can’t see it during the day, but at night it’s out to play. Sometimes it sits on a mountain, sometimes it hangs from a tree. What is it?

2. It’s not a bird, not a beast, but it has wings. It can’t fly high but moves all around, loving fields and forests. What is it?

3. Invisible, untouchable, but it connects the whole world. What is it?

4. Quiet and still, it shows you the way to places unknown. What is it?

5. What shows up more when it gets hot?
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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!

Notes
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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