#1069 – Disinheriting a Child, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#1069 – Disinheriting a Child

#1069 – Disinheriting a Child, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1069 – Disinheriting a ChildGLOSSARYto have it– to be extremely frustrated by something so that one will no longertolerate it* I’ve had it with your complaining! Find something nice to say, or don’t sayanything at all.to defy– to refuse to obey someone; to oppose someone and his or herinstructions* Is it acceptable to defy rules that we believe are unreasonable?at every turn– every time; frequently; repeatedly; continually* In an old house, something breaks and requires fixing at every turn.to follow in (one’s) footsteps– to do what another person has done, especiallyto make the same professional choices and have the same career path asanother person* Amy dreams of following in her father’s footsteps and becoming a well-knownarchitect.to approve of– to think that something is good or acceptable and to give one’spermission or blessing for something to happen* Opinion polls show that very few citizens approve of the president’s actions.beyond the bounds– past the limits of something; haven taken something to anextreme level, past what is acceptable* Their arguments have gone beyond the bounds of simple disagreements, andthey are now considering divorce.rash– hasty and rushed, without considering the potentially bad consequencesof one’s actions or words* They made a rash decision to sell their home after prices had fallensignificantly.to disown– to refuse to acknowledge someone, especially a child, as part ofone’s family and to refuse to have any relationship with that person* What circumstances could cause a mother to disown her child? It seemsimpossible.to speak in anger– to say things when one is very angry and passionate,without thinking about what one is saying or the consequences of one’s words* Please forgive me. I spoke in anger, but I didn’t really mean what I said.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2015). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1069 – Disinheriting a Childcooling-off period– a period of time when people agree to stop arguing and tryto think more calmly about something before continuing the discussion* Whenever Hannah gets really mad at an employee, she always has a cooling-off period before making any firing decisions.to cut (someone) out of (something)– to remove and exclude someone fromsomething* I thought our firms were partners. Why were we cut out of the deal?will– a written, legal document specifying how one’s money, property, and otherthings of value will be distributed after one’s death* In accordance with their will, 50% of all their cash will be donated to localnonprofit organizations.descendant– a person who is related to an older person in the family, but is oneor more generations younger, such as a child, grandchild, great-grandchild, etc.* Ingrid is a proud descendant of a Cherokee tribal chief.to inherit– to receive money, property, or other valuable assets that previouslybelonged to someone who passed away* Who inherited Grandma’s diamond and sapphire ring?rightful heir– a person who receives or should receive the money, property, orother valuable assets that are transferred when someone dies, especially whentalking about the children of the person who has died* Prince Charles is the rightful heir to the throne.to wound (someone)– to hurt someone either physically or emotionally* When Kelly found out her husband had cheated, it wounded her and she hasn’tbeen able to trust anyone since then.to the core– completely and entirely, involving the entire body* Those sounds and screams frightened me to the core!2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2015). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1069 – Disinheriting a ChildCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)What will happen if Vince cuts Daniel out of his will?Vince won’t talk to Daniel ever again.None of Vince’s money or property will pass to Daniel after death.Vince will never try to persuade Daniel to do anything.What does Vince mean when he says, “He’s wounded me to the core”?His son has hurt his feelings.His son did something very surprising.His son attacked him physically.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?rashThe word “rash,” in this podcast, means hasty and rushed, without consideringthe potentially bad consequences of one’s actions or words: “Years ago, Helenmade a rash decision to lend her brother money to buy a car, but she regrets itbecause he has never paid her back.” When talking about skin, a “rash” is a lot ofsmall red spots or similar marks that appear on the skin, often as a result of adisease or as a result of contacting a material that irritates the skin: “Don’t touchthe poison oak, or you might get a rash.” Or, “Don’t you think you should get adoctor to look at that rash on your back?” Finally, the phrase “a rash of(something)” refers to may unpleasant events that happen over a short period oftime: “Doctors were surprised by the recent rash of respiratory illnesses in youngchildren in the past year.”willIn this podcast, the word “will” means a written, legal document specifying howone’s money, property, and other things of value will be distributed after one’sdeath: “It’s a good idea to write or update your will after you get married or havechildren.” The word “will” can also refer to one’s determination to do something:“Suwat has some serious injuries, but he has a very strong will to live, so thedoctors think he will recover.” The phrase “where there’s a will there’s a way”means that if people want something bad enough, they will find a way to succeedeven if it is difficult: “Nobody has found a way to end poverty yet, but we’ll keeptrying. Where there’s a will there’s a way.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2015). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1069 – Disinheriting a ChildCULTURE NOTEThe U.S. Probate ProcessIn the United States, “probate” is the legal process that officially recognizes a willand “appoints” (names someone to a particular position) the “executor” oranother individual who will be responsible for administering the “estate” (all themoney, items of value, and affairs of the person who has died) and “distributing”(giving to many people) the assets. In some states, the probate process isrequired by law. In other states, part or all of the probate process may be“avoided” (unnecessary; not required) if the will is written in the right way.Many people are concerned about the cost and length of the probate process,although in most cases the process is not as expensive or “drawn-out” (taking along time) as people fear. Most of the delay in transferring assets to“beneficiaries” (the people who receive benefits, especially payments from aninsurance policy or an inheritance from a will) is caused by “tax filingrequirements” (requirements to submit papers calculating the amount of taxowned). “Nevertheless” (even though this is true), many people try to “arrangetheir affairs” (control the way things will be handled) to avoid the probate processafter death.One common way to avoid the probate process is to have all the assets be“jointly owned” (owned by two people, most commonly a husband and wife), sothat they pass to the “spouse” (husband or wife) of the “deceased” (the personwho has died). Another way to avoid the probate process is to “transfer” (move)all the assets to a “living trust” (all money and things of value are placed intoaccounts that will be handled by someone else when someone dies). Somepeople choose this option because they believe it will allow their descendants toreceive their inheritance more quickly and without paying high probate fees to thegovernment.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b; 2 – a4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2015). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1069 – Disinheriting a ChildCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,069 –Disinheriting a Child.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,069. I’m your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Visit our website at ESLPod.com. Become a member of ESL Podcast. If you do,you can download a Learning Guide for this episode.This episode is a dialogue between Vince and Alana about what happens with achild, one of your children, who does something that makes you angry. We’ll findout what Vince’s solution is in a moment. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Vince: That’s it! I’ve had it with Daniel defying me at every turn. I want him tofollow in my footsteps and study law, but he wants to be an artist. He dates girls Idon’t approve of. But this! This is beyond the bounds of what I’ll tolerate.Alana: I know you’re upset, but don’t do anything rash. I’m sure Daniel didn’tmean what he said.Vince: Oh, he meant it. That’s it! I’m disowning and disinheriting him.Alana: I’m sure you don’t mean that. You both spoke in anger. I’m sure a cooling-off period of a few days will change his mind.Vince: It’ll be too late. I’m cutting him out of my will tomorrow. I have otherdescendants who’ll appreciate inheriting my money and property.Alana: But Daniel is your rightful heir. He’s your only child.Vince: Then he should have known how his hateful words would hurt me.Alana: What did he say exactly?Vince: He said he has become a San Francisco Giants fan. A Giants fan!Alana: That’s it?5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2015). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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