#0620 – Making Quick and Slow Decisions, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#0620 – Making Quick and Slow ...

#0620 – Making Quick and Slow Decisions, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

[ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 620 – Making Quick and Slow DecisionsGLOSSARYvendor– a company that sells products or services to another company; supplier* We could simplify our accounts payable if we reduced the number of vendorswe work with. For example, we could order all our office supplies from just onecompany instead of from five different ones.to go with– to choose to use a particular product or a particular serviceprovider; to choose to have or use a certain thing* We decided to go with orange paint for painting the dining room.hesitant– pausing and delaying to do or decide something because one isn’tsure* After everything you just told me about that company, I’m hesitant to accept thejob.to ponder– to consider; to think about something very seriously for a long periodof time* How often do we stop and take time to ponder the meaning of life?rash– done or decided very quickly, often so quickly that a mistake is made* They made a rash decision to get married, only knowing each other for a fewweeks.to sit on (something)– to spend a lot of time thinking about something beforeone makes a decision* When they make the job offer, don’t respond right away. Sit on it for a few daysand try to figure out whether it’s what you really want.of two minds– undecided; able to see the advantages and disadvantages ofdoing two different things, but unable to decide which one would be better* Sandra is of two minds as to whether she should specialize in mechanical orelectrical engineering.to switch– to change from one thing to another; to stop using or doing one thingso that one can use or do another thing* Why did you decide to switch from drinking coffee in the mornings to drinkingtea?sound– logical, rational, and well-though-out* Our school needs a sound policy on how to handle fights between students.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2010). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 620 – Making Quick and Slow Decisionssplit-second decision– a decision made very quickly, without having enoughtime to think about it* When the car in front of him suddenly stopped, Jake made a split-seconddecision to turn to the right, and it probably saved his life.debatable– open for discussion; something that people can have more than oneopinion about and therefore should be discussed* Scientists are now able to modify human genes, but whether or not that’s agood thing is debatable.ifs, ands, or buts– excuses; any reasons for not doing something* Clean up your room right now! I don’t want to hear any ifs, ands, or buts.tentative– possible; uncertain; something that may be changed later; not yetfinalized* Here’s a tentative budget for the project, but it might still change depending onthe salaries negotiated for the new staff members.set in stone– finalized; clearly determined and agreed upon; not able to bechanged anymore* Once we submit the grant proposal, everything is set in stone. There’s no wayto make changes after we send it in.to revisit– to reconsider something after a period of time; to analyze or discusssomething again at a future time* After a few years of marriage, Corrine told her husband it was time for them torevisit how household chores were being shared.to work out– to be successful or unsuccessful; to achieve particular results orsolutions* So, I hear you’ve been living with Gregory for the past few months. How’s thatworking out?to live with (something)– to be able to tolerate or handle a situation orarrangement, especially if it isn’t one’s preference; to accept a difficult orchallenging situation* I don’t really like my new office, but I guess I can live with it.raise– an increase in the amount of money someone earns by working in aparticular job* After one year in the position, Dennis decided to ask his boss for a raise.2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2010). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 620 – Making Quick and Slow DecisionsCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1. What does Courteney mean when she says there are “sound reasons” forswitching vendors?a) The reasons have already been discussed in a large meeting.b) The reasons for switching are loud and clear.c) The reasons for making the change are clear and logical.2.a)b)c)Does Dante believe switching vendors can save money for the company?Yes, he believes it will save money.No, he believes it will cost more money.He believes it might or might not save money.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?rashThe word “rash,” in this podcast, means done or decided very quickly, often soquickly that a mistake is made: “If we make a rash decision to sell our business,we’ll probably regret it later.” A “rash” is also a group of small red marks on one’sskin, especially if they are itchy: “Have you ever gotten a rash from touchingpoison oak?” Or, “Your baby will probably get diaper rash if you don’t startchanging his diaper more frequently.” Finally, the phrase “a rash of (something)”refers to a large number of things that happen in a short period of time, especiallyif they are negative, unwanted things: “Police are concerned about the recentrash of violent attacks in the downtown area.”to work outIn this podcast, the phrase “to work out” means to be successful or unsuccessful,or to achieve particular results or solutions: “Why didn’t your relationship withBobbi work out? Everyone thought the two of you would get married and livehappily ever after.” The phrase “to work out” also means to exercise, especiallyat the gym: “She tries to work out at the gym after work at least four days aweek.” The phrase “to work out” can also mean to find the solution to something:“I tried and tried, but I just couldn’t work out the solution to the math problems ourteacher assigned.” Or, “It won’t be easy to pay all our bills on just one salary, butI’m sure we’ll be able to work it out.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2010). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 620 – Making Quick and Slow DecisionsCULTURE NOTEIn many parts of the United States, anyone who sells “merchandise” (products),“vehicles” (cars, trucks), or other “property” (things that can be owned) must havea “seller’s permit,” or permission from the government to sell things. The sellercan apply for a “temporary” (for a short period of time) seller’s permit if he or shewill be selling for only a short period of time, or a “regular” (basic; normal) seller’spermit if he or she “anticipates” (believes that he or she will have) “ongoing”(continuing over time) sales. People and businesses who sell things in morethan one place must “display” (show to other people) a seller’s permit at each“site” (location).A seller’s permit is especially important in states that charge a “sales tax” (moneycollected by the government as a percentage of the sales price of most productsand/or services). A seller’s permit allows the “holder” (the person or businesswith the permit) to buy goods “for resale” (with the intention of reselling them)without paying sales tax. It also helps the government “keep track of” (monitor;observe) which sellers should be collecting sales tax from customers and thensending that money to the government.To “apply for” (request; ask for) a seller’s permit, the “applicant” (the person whois requesting the permit) must fill out an application “form” (a document withblank spaces where one can provide information) with basic information aboutthe business and the type(s) of “goods” (products) that will be sold. Theapplicant may need to attach some personal identification or the “businesslicense” (a document showing that the business has been registered with thegovernment) so that the permit reviewers can “verify” (determine whethersomething is true or correct) the information on the application.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – c; 2 – c4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2010). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 620 – Making Quick and Slow DecisionsCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 620: Making Quickand Slow Decisions.This is English as a Second Language Podcast number 620. 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. Download a Learning Guide for this episodethat contains all of the vocabulary, definitions, sample sentences, additionaldefinitions, comprehension questions, culture notes, and a complete transcript ofthis episode.This episode is called “Making Quick and Slow Decisions.” It’s a dialoguebetween Courteney and Dante; they’re going to be talking about some businessdecisions that they need to make. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Courteney: Which of these vendors do you think we should go with?Dante: I’m really hesitant to make a decision until we’ve pondered the options alittle longer. We don’t want to make any rash decisions.Courteney: We’ve sat on this for long enough, don’t you think? I know you’re oftwo minds about whether we should be switching vendors in the middle of theyear, but I think it’s the right move. We had sound reasons for doing this,remember?Dante: Yes, yes, I know that it wasn’t a split-second decision, but whether it’llreally save us money is debatable.Courteney: I have to disagree with you there. We’ve both seen the reports and Idon’t think there are any ifs, ands, or buts about it. We’re going to save money.Dante: Okay, I’m willing to make a tentative decision to go with GreatDeal Corp.as our new vendor, as long as that decision isn’t set in stone. We’ll revisit thisdecision in six months to see if they’re working out.Courteney: I can live with that. Now, can we discuss my raise?5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2010). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

Podobne

: Strona Główna

: [Meditation] Kundalini Yoga - Chakra Dhyana, [Meditation] Kundalini Yoga - Chakra Dhyana [MP3-VBR]

: 000 Enigma - The Platinum Collection. 3CD. 2009, Mp3 Enigmatic, Enigma, Enigma - The Platinum Collection. 3CD. 2009, Playlisty, info, cover

: 000 Enigmatic Hits Vol.01-09, Mp3 Enigmatic, Enigma, 100% Enigmatic Hits Vol.01-09. 2001-2003

: 000 Enigmatic Best Hits. 2012, Mp3 Enigmatic, Enigma, Enigmatic Best Hits. 2012, Playlista, info, cover

: 01.06 South Park - Death [Napisy PL] s01e06, ## %% ## %% ## DO NAUKI ANG South Park Sezon 1 [Napisy PL]

: 01.07 South Park - Pink Eye [Napisy PL] s01e07, ## %% ## %% ## DO NAUKI ANG South Park Sezon 1 [Napisy PL]