Why the iPhone Can’t be Made in the US

Question 1

Iconic

Answer 1

adjective

Famous & popular / representing a specific time period

_{He showed us some iconic Edo-period kimonos.}

_{There are some iconic cocktail bars in Ginza.}

Question 2

Wording

Answer 2

noun

The choice and meaning of words that are said / written

_{We might need to change the wording of the advertisement somewhat.}

_{She is usually very careful about the wording of her speeches.}

Question 3

Deliberate

Answer 3

adjective

Not happening by accident

_{I think the choice of images in the design is deliberate.}

_{I think it was a deliberate decision to invade Ukraine.}

Question 4

Wages

Answer 4

noun

Money earned by an employee (often as calculated per hour)

_{We are trying to increase our wages to a more competitive level.}

_{Their wages have not changed for many years.}

Question 5

Favorable policies

Answer 5

adjective - noun

Official plans / laws that are beneficial for a certain group

_{Luckily we found some favorable policies in Germany to build our factory there.}

_{Some favorable government policies have been put into place.}

Question 6

Peak & low seasons

Answer 6

adjective - noun

A time period when there is more / less activity in a certain industry

_{During peak seasons we usually sell out all our products.}

_{We might see some decline in sales during the low season.}

Question 7

Cluster effect

Answer 7

noun

A situation where firms within the same industry have their offices / factories close to one another

_{One can clearly see the result of the cluster effect of financial institutions on Wall Street.}

_{The cluster effect of wine producers in Yamanashi is beneficial to the farmers there.}

Question 8

Secure incentives

Answer 8

verb - noun

Getting money & support that encourages people to do something

_{We were able to secure some local incentives for our business in India.}

_{Perhaps they won’t be able to secure any incentives.}

Question 9

Radius

Answer 9

noun

The length of a line from the center of a circle to its edge

_{I usually like to take photographs within a 2 kilometer radius of my studio.}

_{They usually go drinking after work within a close radius of their office.}

Question 10

A fraction

Answer 10

noun

A small percentage of something

_{We will be able to get that product at a fraction of the cost if we buy now.}

_{He was only able to finish a fraction of his tasks.}

Question 11

Seasonal

Answer 11

adjective

Something that happens during a particular period of the year

_{The tourism industry in Kyoto is very seasonal.}

_{Some seasonal jobs are available in New Zealand for kiwi picking.}

Question 12

Boast

Answer 12

verb

To have something that you are proud about

_{He boasts an impressive collection of Ferraris.}

_{Finally we will be able to boast being the biggest company in Japan.}

Question 13

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