#0815 – Buying Dinnerware, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#0815 – Buying Dinnerware

#0815 – Buying Dinnerware, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 815 – Buying DinnerwareGLOSSARYdinnerware– plates, bowls, cups, and silverware used for eating meals* When their kids were little, they used plastic dinnerware that couldn’t break.cracked– with lines running through an object that is supposed to be solid, like aglass, plate, or wall* The windshield is cracked, but it will cost too much to get it fixed.chipped– with a small gouge or hole in an object that should have a smooth, flatsurface, especially a piece of glass or porcelain* How did this vase get chipped?to trust (one’s) judgment– to believe that another person will do the right thingand allow him or her to do something or make a decision without one’sinvolvement* Why doesn’t the manager trust our judgment? She won’t let us make any of thedecisions around here.input– feedback; opinion about how to do something* Please review the attached file and send me your feedback by the end of theweek.place setting– one set of dishes, plates, cups, silverware, and a napkinintended for use by one person during a meal* They set the table with formal place settings with three forks, two spoons, and aknife for each person!dinner plate– a large plate used for the entrée (main course) in a meal* If you want to lose weight, try using a smaller dinner plate so you don’t eat asmuch.salad plate– a smaller plate used for salad (a mixture of small pieces ofvegetables), usually when the rest of the meal is served on one or more largerplates* Trent filled his salad plate with spinach, small tomatoes, and sliced carrots.soup bowl– a large bowl used for soup or stew* She put chili in a soup bowl and sprinkled it with chopped onions and gratedcheese.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2012). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 815 – Buying Dinnerwaremug– a large, tall, thick cup with a handle, used for hot beverages or soup* After a long walk in the snow, he was looking forward to sitting in front of thefireplace with a mug of hot chocolate.microwave-safe– able to be put in a microwave without cracking or melting* Is this glass bowl microwave-safe, or do I need to use a different bowl?pattern– decoration; a repeating design of colors or shapes on the surface of anobject* The blue, green, and pink pattern in the wallpaper makes me dizzy.diameter– the distance across a circle; the length of a line that passes throughthe center of a circle and stretches from one side of the circle to another* This bicycle tire has a 20-inch diameter.half-assed– an informal, vulgar expression for mediocre or without very mucheffort; a weak or half-hearted attempt to do something* I’ve never read such a half-assed report. Who wrote this?dishes– dinnerware; plates and bowls; pieces of ceramic or plastic used to holdfood for serving or eating* They’re asking for new dishes as a wedding present.dream on– an informal, slightly rude phrase used to show that what anotherperson has asked for or is hoping for will not happen and is an impossiblefantasy* There’s no way Mom and Dad will loan you that much money. Dream on!2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2012). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 815 – Buying DinnerwareCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)What’s wrong with their dinnerware?It is starting to break.It is ugly.It was made with dangerous chemicals.What does Jason mean when he says, “Dream on”?He wants Wendy to take a nap before shopping.He doesn’t want to do what Wendy has proposed.He doesn’t want Wendy to spend too much money on the new dishes.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?patternThe word “pattern,” in this podcast, means a decoration or a repeating design ofcolors or shapes on the surface of an object: “This dress has such a prettypattern of flowers and leaves.” A “pattern” is also the way something typicallyhappens or develops: “Most people follow a typical pattern of adaptation for thefirst few months when they live in a foreign country.” When talking about sewingor knitting, a “pattern” is the written instructions that are followed and/or theshapes that are traced to create a particular object: “I wanted to make this hat,but the pattern is too confusing.” Finally, a “pattern” can be an example ofsomething that other people want to copy: “Hemingway’s writing style has beenused as a pattern by hundreds of aspiring authors.”dream onIn this podcast, the phrase “dream on” is an informal, slightly rude phrase used toshow that what another person has asked for or is hoping for will not happen andis an impossible fantasy: “Do you really think Ted is going to pick you for thepromotion? Dream on!” The phrase “to dream (something) up” means to think ofa creative or unusual idea or plan, especially if it is unlikely to succeed: “Howlong did it take you to dream up that idea?” Or, “Who dreamt up that crazy plan?”Finally, the phrase “to dream away” means to waste time thinking about silly,unimportant things: “Gisele got a part-time job instead of dreaming away hersummer vacation.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2012). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 815 – Buying DinnerwareCULTURE NOTETablewareThere are many kinds of “tableware” (ceramic or plastic objects placed on a tableduring a meal) that were not mentioned in today’s episode. For example, “well-set tables” (dining tables that are beautiful to look at and include many pieces)include “serving bowls” (large bowls that hold food until it is moved to individualplates) and “serving platters” (large, flat plates, often in an oval shape, that holdfood until it is moved to individual plates) that are usually placed in the center ofthe table.“Pitchers” are another type of tableware. They are large containers with a handleand an open top, used for holding drinks that are poured into individual glasses.A “gravy bowl” is like a very small pitcher, used to hold “gravy” (a thick liquidmade from the liquids remaining after cooking meat, often poured over meat ormashed potatoes) or other “sauces” (liquids poured over foods to give them moreflavor).After the meal, the dishes are taken away and the “host” or “hostess” (the personwho is responsible for organizing the meal) might bring out with a “tea tray” (alarge, flat surface with two handles, used to carry many objects). The tea traymight have a small “teapot” or “coffee pot” and many “teacups” and “saucers”(small plates put underneath small cups with handles, used for hot drinks). Theremight also be a “sugar bowl” (a small bowl with a lid, used to hold sugar or sugarcubes) and a “creamer” (a small pitcher with an open top, used to hold milk orcream).______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – b4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2012). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 815 – Buying DinnerwareCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 815: BuyingDinnerware.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 815. I’m your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California, home of Hollywood, home of ESL Podcast.On this episode, you will listen to a dialogue, but what if you want more (anddon’t we all want more in this life)? If you want more, you can download theLearning Guide. Yes, the Learning Guide will help you improve your English evenfaster. Go to our website at eslpod.com to find it.This episode is about buying some new things to eat with, what we would call“dinnerware.” Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Wendy: We need some new dinnerware. Nearly all of our plates and bowls arecracked or chipped.Jason: All right, you do that.Wendy: Aren’t you going to help?Jason: I trust your judgment. Whatever you like, I’ll like, too.Wendy: But I need your input. For instance, this set has eight place settings:eight dinner plates, eight salad plates, eight soup bowls, and eight mugs.Everything is microwave-safe, too. What do you think of this pattern?Jason: It’s great. Let’s get that one.Wendy: Wait! This set is a little more formal and the plates are bigger, about aninch larger in diameter. It has a nice blue pattern, see?Jason: Yeah, it’s perfect. Let’s buy that one.Wendy: Oh, but look at these other options on this website. I don’t think I candecide unless I can see them in person. Let’s go.5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2012). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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