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Unemployment is a major problem in the modern world. But in the U.S. it is continuing (slowly) to decrease, with 2022 being the best year on record since 1969.
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The news is a consistent and endless source of entertainment, knowledge and discovery. It plays a vital part in our lives and is important to keep up with.
There are many reasons to read, watch or listen to the news. Understanding the ramifications of recent legislation passed. Listening to recent events and grasping the potential consequences to your country. Or, simply listening to what’s happening in other countries so you can compare them to your own. It’s a staple in our lives and the most reliable way to get information.
That’s why Scrambled Eggs has decided to unite two of your biggest worlds. That is, learning English and keeping up with current events. We hope our challenging listening, vocabulary and comprehension exercises bring these worlds together in a satisfactory and entertaining way.
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U.S. Unemployment Rate at Lowest in 54 Years | True or False
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12 million new jobs were created.
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Restaurants and bars did not gain during this time.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics is in charge of recording this information.
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It has been at least 50 years since unemployment was this low.
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Low income workers benefited the most.
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U.S. Unemployment Rate at Lowest in 54 Years | Fill in the Blank
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SCALE – NOTABLE – BY A LONGSHOT – OUTPACE – JOBLESS – REACH – WIDESPREAD – RECORD – FIGURES – EARNINGS
- The U.S. unemployment rate (reached) its lowest point in 54 years according to (figures) recently released —the fewest (jobless) Americans, as a percentage of the population, since 1969. Job growth held strong over the past year and pushed the unemployment rate down to 3.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In addition, the median (earnings) for workers were 7.4% higher at the end of 2022 compared to 2021, (outpacing) inflation. Black workers, young workers, and people on the bottom of the income (scale) received the largest pay increases over the last 12 months. Unemployment is now near (record) lows for Blacks and Hispanics, at 5.4 percent. President Biden said: “Add that all up, it means we created 12 million jobs since I took office. That’s the strongest two years of job growth in history, (by a longshot).” The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the growth was (widespread) across industries, with notable gains for restaurants and bars, retail stores, healthcare facilities, professional and business offices, and construction.
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U.S. Unemployment Rate at Lowest in 54 Years | Definition Match
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Jobless
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Full text for U.S. Unemployment Rate at Lowest in 54 Years:
The U.S. unemployment rate reached its lowest point in 54 years according to figures recently released—the fewest jobless Americans, as a percentage of the population, since 1969.
Job growth held strong over the past year and pushed the unemployment rate down to 3.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In addition, the median earnings for workers were 7.4% higher at the end of 2022 compared to 2021, outpacing inflation.
Black workers, young workers, and people on the bottom of the income scale received the largest pay increases over the last 12 months.
Unemployment is now near record lows for Blacks and Hispanics, at 5.4 percent.
President Biden said: “Add that all up, it means we created 12 million jobs since I took office. That’s the strongest two years of job growth in history, by a longshot.”
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the growth was widespread across industries, with notable gains for restaurants and bars, retail stores, healthcare facilities, professional and business offices, and construction.