#0213 – Buying a Bicycle, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#0213 – Buying a Bicycle

#0213 – Buying a Bicycle, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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ESL Podcast 213– Buying a Bicycle
GLOSSARY
bike shop
– a store that sells bicycles and other things related to bicycles
* I’m going to the bike shop this afternoon to get a new bike lock.
road bike
– a bicycle designed for paved or smooth roads rather than dirt, sand,
or other rough surfaces
* Vera takes good care of her road bike and tries not to ride it over rough roads.
mountain bike
– a bicycle designed for rough or bumpy surfaces, as well as
paved or smooth roads
* My sister uses her mountain bike when she goes camping in the woods.
beach cruiser
– a simple bicycle designed for comfort and style with usually only
one gear
* Billy likes his beach cruiser, but I prefer to have one with more options.
racing bike
– a bicycle designed for speed
* Many of the riders in the Tour de France ride the most technologically-
advanced racing bikes available.
versatile
– able to change easily or handle different types of situations easily
* This chair is so versatile! I can sit up straight or lean back as far as I want to.
frame
– on a bicycle, the supporting structure, usually made of metal
* The frame on this bike is really heavy, making it hard for me to carry it up the
stairs to my apartment.
tire
– a round ring of rubber with air inside that goes around the wheel to support
a bicycle or vehicle (car)
* On my way home from work, my car had a flat tire and I couldn’t figure out how
to change it.
seat
– on a bicycle, the part of the bicycle where the rider sits; a place intended
for people to sit
* If you want more light, take a seat next to the window.
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handlebars
– on a bicycle, the part that the rider holds onto with his or her hands
while riding and uses to control the direction of the bicycle
* When I was little, my sister would let me sit on the handlebars while she rode
her bike into town.
sturdy
– strong; will not break or fall apart easily
* My desk is so sturdy that five people can sit on it!
off-road
– not on a paved (or smooth) road or street; usually a rough surface
such as dirt or grass
* Her dad doesn't want her to ride off-road because he’s afraid she’ll fall and hurt
herself.
gear
–a set of small wheels in a car or on a bicycle that determines how fast you
will move
* When we were in San Francisco, we often had to shift our car to the lower
gears to get up the steep hills.
brakes
– the part on a bicycle or vehicle (car) used to stop its movement
* I need to get my brakes fixed. They make this funny noise every time I try to
stop.
foot brakes
– on a bicycle, a brake that can be controlled with the foot
* He’s more comfortable with foot brakes because he’s used to driving and
braking in a car.
hand brakes
– on a bicycle, a brake that can be controlled with the hands
* Some new riders have trouble using hand brakes because they’re not used to
the idea.
air pump
– a tool that is used to put air into things, such as tires
* This air pump was not expensive, but it takes a long time to fill my tires with air.
bike lock
– a thick wire or rope attached to a lock that is used to secure a bike to
an object, such as a telephone pole, so that the bike cannot move
* If you don’t want to get your bike stolen, remember to use your bike lock.
helmet
– a hard cover that is worn on the head for protection
* I won’t ride on a motorcycle unless I have a helmet on.
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. Why does Lance want to buy a bicycle?
a) He wants to win the Tour de France.
b) He wants to ride it to work.
c) He old one was stolen.
2. What type of bicycle does the clerk recommend for Lance?
a) A road bike and a mountain bike.
b) A road bike and a beach cruiser.
c) A mountain bike and a racing bike.
______________
WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?
frame
The word “frame,” in this podcast, means the main part of a bicycle that supports
the other parts: “This bike's strong frame is good for off-road bicycling.” A frame
can also be something that you use to display a picture or photograph often with
a glass or plastic covering: “I used a silver frame for our wedding photo and
hung it in the living room.” People also use the word frame when talking about
cartoons or films. A frame in this case is the individual picture that is created and
put together with many others to make a moving image: “How many frames are
in that scene?” Frame can also be used as a verb informally to mean to create
false evidence against someone so they will seem guilty, usually of a crime: “He
stole $1 million from the bank but framed another employee who worked with
him.”
gear
In this podcast, the word “gear” means the set of small wheels that controls how
far a bicycle will go each time a pedal is pushed around: “When I’m riding down
hills, I don’t usually change gears.” Another way people use the word gear is to
refer to equipment or supplies in general: “Do you have all of your camping
gear?” Or, “I never knew that a professional photographer needed so much
gear.” The verb “to gear up” means to get ready or to prepare for something:
“He’s geared up to take his trip this summer to Alaska.”
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CULTURE NOTE
There are different types of bike riding that people do for fun in the U.S. A very
popular type is mountain biking. Mountain biking refers to biking anywhere that
is off-road, and is not restricted to mountains. Many areas with mountains or
hills have trails just for people who like to go mountain biking. It can be done
for fun or seriously as a sport. There are groups that people who enjoy
mountain biking can join, such as clubs or teams that organize events so
riders can ride together or compete with one another.
Other types of bike riding include road bicycle racing, which is done on a
normal paved road, and track cycling, which is done in an area specially made
for racing. BMX racing is a type of bicycle racing that is done off-road, on a track
that is designed with obstacles for the racers. Racers often do tricks with the
bicycles during the race and ride over many tall and challenging hills.
Triathlons also involve racing on a bicycle, but that is only one part of a triathlon.
Usually, competitors have to swim, bike, and run in a triathlon, but there are
variations on this type of competition. The cycling portion is completed on a
marked or prepared course, where preparation for cycling (changing clothes
after swimming) and then preparation for the next activity (taking off the helmet
for running) are included in the racer's total time.
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Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b; 2 – a
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ESL Podcast 213– Buying a Bicycle
COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 213, “Buying a
Bicycle.”
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 213. I'm your host, Dr.
Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in
the beautiful City of Los Angeles, in the State of California.
Today's podcast is going to be about buying a bicycle. Let's get started.
[Start of story]
I went to the bike shop on Saturday morning to buy a bicycle.
Clerk: What kind of bike are you looking for?
Lance: I’m really not sure.
Clerk: Well, let me show you what we have. We carry road bikes, mountain
bikes, beach cruisers, and racing bikes.
Lance: I’m going to start biking to work. I’ll be riding mainly on the road, but I
want something versatile enough for anything.
Clerk: Well, the road bikes are for everyday use. They have heavy frames and
tires. The seats are comfortable and so are the handlebars. The mountain bikes
are very sturdy for off-road cycling and have wider tires. Beach cruisers have
just one speed, so you won’t be shifting any gears.
Lance: Okay. Are the brakes hard to handle?
Clerk: No. You either have foot brakes, like on the beach cruisers, or you have
hand brakes. They’re very easy to get used to. If you want to keep it simple, I
would either go for a road bike or a mountain bike. Those are the most popular.
Lance: If I get a bike, what other things do I need?
Clerk: I usually recommend an air pump, a bike lock, and a helmet.
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