#0435 – Describing Aches and Pains, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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#0435 – Describing Aches and Pains, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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ESL Podcast 435 – Describing Aches and Pains
GLOSSARY
funny –
oddly; in an unusual way; weirdly
* She talked funny after her appointment at the dentist’s office.
to pull a muscle –
to hurt the part of one’s body that connects bones together
and allows one’s body to move
* He pulled a muscle in his back when carried very heavy boxes.
twinge –
a sudden feeling or sensation that doesn’t last for very long
* Bertha feels a twinge of guilt every time she says “no” to a homeless person
who asks her for money.
pain –
physical discomfort, usually due to an injury; the feeling of one’s body
hurting
* Were you in a lot of pain when you broke your arm?
awkward –
uncomfortable; not relaxed
* I feel awkward whenever I go to a party where I don’t know anyone.
to strain –
to hurt part of one’s body because one made it work too hard, or
because one tried to do something that was too difficult
* Vreneli strained her eyes by looking at the computer screen all day.
sharp –
acute; very strong, but lasting for only a short time
* A sharp pain runs up his leg every time he puts weight on his right foot.
dull –
a pain that is not very strong, but lasts for a long time
* She’s had dull pain from a bad headache all week.
to lean –
to be inclined; to rest one’s body toward one direction, often resting
against a wall or something else
* The cashier started to lean against the wall because she was tired of standing
but was not allowed to sit down while working.
to bump into (something) –
to accidentally hit something with one’s body
* While walking through the dark house at night, he accidentally bumped into the
table and an expensive vase fell down and broke.
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bruise –
a painful dark purple, brown, or greenish spot on the skin, caused by
bleeding underneath the skin, usually because one was hit very hard by
something or someone
* Kelly fell off of her bicycle last week causing a big bruise on her knee.
to glue –
to connect two things or to make two things stick together by using a
clear or white liquid that dries between the two pieces
* Do you think we can glue together the broken pieces of the plate?
sore –
in pain, usually because part of one’s body has worked too hard
* We were really sore after our 13-mile hike.
stiff –
unable to move easily; inflexible
* His legs were so stiff after his long bike ride that he almost couldn’t walk.
to throb –
to have a pain that starts and stops repeatedly in a rhythm
* That loud music has given me a throbbing headache!
to survive –
to be able to continue to exist, especially in a difficult situation
* How long could a human being survive in the desert without water?
injury –
a problem with part of one’s body, usually caused by an accident or an
attack
* When the car hit the tree, the driver had a few injuries but everyone else was all
right.
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. Why is Michael leaning?
a) Because he has a twinge of pain in his leg.
b) Because he strained his back.
c) Because he enjoys awkward positions.
2. What kind of pain would you expect from a bruise?
a) A sharp pain.
b) A dull pain.
c) An awkward pain.
______________
WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?
dull
The word “dull,” in this podcast, means a pain that is not very strong, but lasts for
a long time: “I have a dull pain in my tooth, so I guess I should see the dentist.”
The word “dull” also means boring or uninteresting: “Our history class is so dull
that most of the students fall asleep during the lecture.” If something has a “dull”
color, it is dark and not bright: “I want to paint the room a cheerful yellow instead
of this dull gray.” The word “dull” can also mean not sharp or not able to cut:
“This knife is too dull to cut a tomato!” Finally, as a verb, “to dull (something)”
means to lessen or to make something less clear or active: “Do you think that
watching television dulls children’s creativity?”
sore
In this podcast, the word “sore” means in pain, usually because part of one’s
body has worked too hard: “If your body is sore, you might want to get a
massage.” A “sore throat” is the condition where one’s throat hurts, usually when
one is sick or because one has shouted too much: “I think I’m getting a cold
because I’ve had a sore throat since this morning.” A “sore loser” is a person
who becomes very angry when he or she loses a game: “Hamrad is a sore loser
who started yelling at the other player when he lost a game of chess.” Finally,
the phrase “to stick out like a sore thumb” means to be noticed because
something or someone is different from everything or everyone else: “He wore
jeans to the party and stuck out like a sore thumb because everyone else was
dressed formally.”
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CULTURE NOTE
When Americans are in pain, they usually go to their “primary care physician,” or
the doctor who normally takes care of them. He or she might give a “referral”
(recommendation) to a “specialist” (someone who has a lot of information or
experience in a particular field or area) who can treat the pain.
For example, after an accident or injury, someone might need to see a “physical
therapist,” who is a medical professional who helps someone “regain” (get again)
physical movement and “abilities” (being able to do something), especially after
an injury. If you break your arm and it is in a “cast” (something that prevents part
of one’s body from moving while a broken bone heals) for several weeks or
months, the muscle becomes weaker, but a physical therapist can help you
regain movement in the arm.
Other people who are in pain might “turn to” (look for a solution in) “alternative
medicine,” or treatments that are not offered my most doctors. They might use
“acupuncture” (the practice of putting small needles in one’s skin) or “hypnosis”
(the practice of having someone say things while one is sleeping in order to
change one’s behavior) to reduce or “eliminate” (get rid of) pain. They might also
try special “massages,” having people touch their muscles in specific ways.
People who are in “chronic pain” (pain that will not go away, even with medical
treatment) might see a “pain management specialist,” who is a doctor who
specializes in treating pain. Pain management specialists usually use a
combination of alternative medicine and “prescription medications” (drugs that
can be taken only with a doctor’s written permission) to treat pain.
______________
Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b; 2 – b
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COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 435: Describing
Aches and Pains.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 435. I’m your host, Dr.
Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in
the beautiful City of Los Angeles, California.
Visit our website at eslpod.com. You can download a Learning Guide for this
episode that will help you improve your English even faster.
This episode is called “Describing Aches and Pains.” It’s a dialogue between
Nivia and Michael that uses a lot of vocabulary we use when talking about the
body and when we have pain in our body. Sounds like fun! Let’s get started.
[start of dialogue]
Nivia: Why are you walking funny?
Michael: Oh, I pulled a muscle in my right leg while playing with my kids last
weekend. It’s hard to walk without feeling a twinge of pain.
Nivia: I’m sorry to hear that. Why are you sitting in that awkward position?
Michael: I strained my back while exercising. Initially, I felt a sharp pain and I
thought it was something serious, but it doesn’t hurt much now. There’s just a
dull pain when I sit up straight. That’s why I’m sitting like this, leaning to the side.
Nivia: That’s too bad. Why are you holding your arms that way?
Michael: I got up in the middle of the night last night to go to the bathroom and
bumped into the door. I got a huge bruise on my arm. It feels better if I hold it
over my head.
Nivia: Why are you shaking your fingers that way?
Michael: I helped my daughter finish her science project for school. I – I mean
we – glued over 100 wooden sticks together. My fingers are really sore and stiff,
and they won’t stop throbbing.
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