#0180 – Airport Layover, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#0180 – Airport Layover

#0180 – Airport Layover, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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ESL Podcast 180 – Airport Layover
GLOSSARY
frequent flyer miles –
points airline companies give to customers who fly on
their airline; customers can use the points to get things such as free airline tickets
or to stay for free at hotels
* Because I flew to Europe so many times last year, I have enough frequent flyer
miles to go to Australia this summer.
booked –
to purchase; to make a reservation
* Have you booked the room for our weekend in Palm Springs yet?
layover –
the period of time you must wait between flights when you are
changing from one flight to another
* The layover in New York is just enough time for us to take a break and eat a
real dinner.
to kill –
to spend or to waste, usually while waiting for something
* I have so much time to kill now that I have finished my work early.
food court –
an area with several different fast food shops; usually the shops are
around an area with tables and chairs where customers can eat
* At the food court, I usually eat McDonalds and my friend gets Chinese food.
to check (one’s) bags –
to give your luggage to the airline to be put into the
airplane; not luggage you plan to take on the airplane
* The first thing I do at the airport is to check my bags, because I hate carrying
them around while I wait for my flight.
roller bag –
a suitcase or backpack with wheels on the bottom and a handle on
the top
* I’m so glad I bought a roller bag. Now, I don’t need to carry the heavy bag all
over the airport.
carry on –
hand luggage that is small enough to be taken on an airplane
* Since I’ll need my book and my computer on the plane, I put them in my carry
on.
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to lug –
to carry or to take heavy things; usually used for things that are difficult
to carry
* I need to find Richard. I’ve been lugging his textbooks around for him all day.
to be taken –
to be unavailable; to be occupied
* At the theater, we wanted to sit together in the middle, but all of the good seats
were taken.
to share –
to divide; to give parts of something to other people
* You must be hungry. Do you want to share my sandwich?
to be packed –
to be crowded
* The grocery store is always packed when I go there after work.
stuff –
things or objects
* My desk is so messy. There is always so much stuff on it, I can’t find anything.
to keep an eye on –
to watch; to guard
* In soccer, you should keep your eye on the ball so you know where the action
is.
to take it with (someone) –
to keep something near you
* I’d rather not take the book with me. It’s too heavy.
to save a seat –
to keep the seat free; not let anyone else sit there
* Jimmy said he would be coming. We should save this seat him.
you got it –
“I'll certainly do it for you."; [informal]
*
You want some French fries and a soda? No problem. You got it!
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. The person in the story has a friend in
a) the food court.
b) Oklahoma City
c) Denver
2. When is the food court always packed?
a) Sunday nights
b) Tuesday mornings
c) Friday afternoons
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WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?
packed
The word “packed,” in this podcast, means crowded, or filled with many people or
things: “The room was packed when we arrived late for the presentation.” Or,
“The books are really packed in that box.” “To pack” is also commonly used as a
verb meaning to prepare for travel, when you put clothes and other personal
things into a suitcase or bag: “I packed yesterday for my trip this weekend.” Or,
“Did you remember to pack your swimsuit?”
to kill
In this podcast, the phrase “to kill” means to spend or waste time. It’s usually
used to refer to free time, or unoccupied time. You could “kill time” because you
don’t have any work to do or if you are waiting for something else to happen: “I
have three hours to kill before my kids get home from school.” “To kill” can also
be used as a verb meaning to end something. It is possible “to kill a
conversation” by saying something that no one can respond to or that other
people don’t like: “It killed the conversation when she started complaining about
her best friend.”
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CULTURE NOTE
Since 9/11/2001, when terrorists, or people who use violence for political
reasons, attacked New York City, U.S. airports have given a lot more attention to
security to make sure that travelers are safe.
Before 9/11, people could travel with simple objects, like nail clippers used for
cutting your nails. But now, these types of things are not allowed on airplanes
because they may be used as weapons to hurt other people. If a security guard
finds these objects in your luggage, they will take them from you. Even tools and
sports equipment, such as baseball bats or golf clubs, are not allowed. Lighters
and matches are not allowed past the security checkpoint, the area where the
security guards stop you. After these things are confiscated, or taken from you,
you will not be able to get them back.
The security guards check your luggage, but they also check to make sure you
are not carrying any dangerous things on your body or in your clothing. If you
are wearing a coat or jacket, you will be asked to remove it before you pass
through the security checkpoint. You must also show photo identification before
you are allowed to go past certain points at the airport.
All travelers, including visitors from other countries, need to go through the same
security check. It is a good idea to have the address where you plan to travel to
in case you are asked. Make sure your flight plans include enough time at U.S.
airports for these security checks.
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Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b ; 2 – c
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COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast Number 180, “Airport
Layover.”
This is English as a Second Language Podcast Episode 180. I'm your host Dr.
Jeff McQuillan coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in
beautiful Los Angeles, California. Remember to look at the Learning Guide for
this podcast on our website. Go to eslpod.com. You can get the complete
transcript, definitions, additional sentences, cultural notes, and more in this 8-10
page Learning Guide for each of our podcasts. Today's podcast is about going to
an airport and having to wait for your plane. Let's get started.
[start of story]
I was going to see a friend of mine in Oklahoma City and decided to use my
frequent flyer miles. I booked a flight, but the only one they had had a long
layover in Denver. I had three hours to kill and I decided to get something to eat
at the food court.
Unfortunately, I didn't check my bags and had my roller bag and carry-on with
me. I lugged them with me, but when I got to the food court, all of the tables were
taken.
Man: Do you want to share my table?
Anne: Oh, uh, thanks, that would be great. It's packed in here.
Man: Yeah, it's always like this on Friday afternoons.
Anne: You must travel a lot.
Man: Yeah, it's part of my job. It looks like you've got a lot of stuff with you. Do
you want me to keep an eye on it while you get your food?
Anne: Thanks, but I think I'll take it with me. But, if you could save this seat for
me, that would be great.
Man: Sure, you got it.
[end of story]
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