#0941 - Types of Shopping Areas, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#0941 - Types of Shopping Areas

#0941 - Types of Shopping Areas, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 941 – Types of Shopping AreasGLOSSARYoutlet store– a store that sells discounted (with lower-than-usual prices) itemsof a single brand, usually because those items did not sell well in regular stores* The outlet stores have a lot of clothes that were trendy last season.to hang out– to spend time with another person in a relaxed, informal waywithout any clear purpose or goal* I have a few hours before my next class. Do you want to hang out at the parkfor a while?shopping center– an area with many stores that are close to each other* This shopping center has everything you could need: a grocery store, adrugstore, a home improvement store, and office supply store, and a pet store.to have (something) in mind– to be thinking about a particular thing* I heard you want to organize a surprise birthday party for Geraldo. What do youhave in mind?shopping mall– a very large building with many stores in one building, so thatpeople can walk between stores without going outside, usually with a food court(an area with many fast-food restaurants)* The shopping malls are really crowded in the weeks before Christmas, becauseeverybody is buying presents then.retail store– a store where products are sold to individuals at normal prices* Retail stores are struggling to compete with online stores.department store– a large store that sells many different types of things indifferent areas, such as women’s clothing, men’s clothing, children’s clothing,shoes, accessories, makeup and perfume, jewelry, textiles (sheets and towels)and household goods* When Brenda and Michael got engaged, they went to a department store andmade a list of all the things they would like to receive as wedding gifts.specialty store– a store that sells a particular type of thing that may not interestall consumers, but has many different varieties of the product and thesalespeople have a lot of knowledge about it* This is a specialty store that sells comic books and superhero figures.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 941 – Types of Shopping Areassupposed to do– expected to do* What are teachers supposed to do when students arrive at school hungry andtired?to try on– to put on a piece of clothing to determine whether it fits well and looksnice, so that one can decide whether to buy it* Do you have a room where I can try on this dress?strip mall– a group of stores and restaurants that are connected or are veryclose to each other along a busy road with a lot of parking spaces in front* All these strip malls look the same: a grocery store, a few restaurants, a bank,and hair salons.dead weight– someone or something that makes a situation more difficult anddoes not add any value or provide any assistance; a burden (heavy weight) thatmust be carried, but has no worth* When Jambo was hired as the new CEO, his first goal was to “eliminate thedead weight” by firing unnecessary employees.when it comes to– regarding; related to* When it comes to spreadsheets, nobody is as talented as Kawika.hell– the opposite of heaven; the place where bad people go after they die; avery unpleasant, uncomfortable place or situation* Ingrid has always loved being active and spending time outdoors, so sitting infront of a computer for eight hours a day is her idea of hell.2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 941 – Types of Shopping AreasCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)Where would you expect to find the lowest prices?An outlet store.A department store.A specialty store.Why does Aidan call himself “dead weight when it comes to shopping”?Because he doesn’t have enough money to buy anything.Because he’s not good at giving advice about what to buy.Because he thinks shopping is bad for his health.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?to have (something) in mindThe phrase “to have (something) in mind,” in this podcast, means to be thinkingabout a particular thing: “When you mentioned a destination wedding, I had inmind a beautiful tropical beach, not an active volcano!” The phrase “to make up(one’s) mind” means to decide between two or more thing: “Do you want to gothe mountains or the coast? Make up your mind!” The phrase “to change (one’s)mind” means to change one’s opinion about something: “Why did you changeyour mind about the paint color?” The phrase “to turn (something) over in (one’s)mind” means to think about something for a long time: “Let me turn your proposalover in my mind for a few days and then get back to you.”dead weightIn this podcast, the phrase “dead weight” means someone or something thatmakes a situation more difficult and does not add any value or provide anyassistance: “I wish Marilyn would stop dating Chuck. He’s just dead weight.” Thephrase “to pull (one’s) weight” means to do one’s share of the work: “We will nottolerate team members who don’t pull their weight.” The phrase “to throw (one’s)weight around” means to use one’s position or authority to boss other peoplearound and tell them what to do: “You may be a vice-president and throw yourweight around at work, but here at home we’re all equals, so wash those dishes!”Finally, the phrase “to take the weight off (one’s) feet” means to sit down: “Wow,you look like you’ve had a long day. Take the weight off your feet and I’ll bringyou a glass of iced tea.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 941 – Types of Shopping AreasCULTURE NOTEMixed-Use DevelopmentsIn recent years, many part of the United States have seen a “trend” (increase ordecrease in the popularity of something over time) toward “mixed-usedevelopments,” or areas where buildings and structures have “residential”(related to homes), “commercial” (related to businesses), “retail” (related tosales), “recreational” (related to playing and relaxation), and “industrial” (relatedto manufacturing) uses. For example, buildings might have offices or retail storeson the first floor, and apartments on upper floors.Mixed-use developments are “a departure from” (different from) the very “strict”(rigid, defined, and inflexible) “zoning” used in many parts of the United States inthe past. These “zoning plans” allowed only a particular type of use in a singlearea, so residential areas would be separate from office areas and retail areas.Mixed-use developments offer many advantages over single-use zones. Forexample, they “tend to have” (usually have) a greater variety of housing and theyencourage “greater population density” (a higher number of people living in acertain area). People usually have shorter “commutes” (transportation betweenhome and work) because they live closer to their workplaces. Mixed-usedevelopments are generally more “pedestrian-friendly” (safer and morecomfortable for people who walk instead of drive).However, mixed-use developments are generally more expensive, and they are a“riskier” (with a greater chance of not succeeding) investments, because all thedifferent “intended” (uses) must be able to “stay in business” (remain open;continue to be operational) over time. Mixed-use developments often havelimited parking spaces, which can create traffic problems unless there is a goodsystem of public transportation.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – b4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 941 – Types of Shopping AreasCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 941 – Types ofShopping Areas.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 941. I'm your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Go to ESLPod.com and download a Learning Guide for our episodes. You cando that by becoming a member of ESL Podcast.This episode is going to be about places where you can go and buy things.Sounds like fun. Let's get started.[start of dialogue]Sarah: Come on! We only have two more hours before the stores close, and Iwant to make it to the outlet stores.Aidan: I thought that when you asked if I wanted to spend the day together, youmeant we’d go somewhere for lunch, go to a movie, or just hang out.Sarah: Isn’t this much more fun? Shopping centers are like Disneyland!Aidan: This wasn’t exactly what I had in mind.Sara: Just look. You have two shopping malls, retail stores, outlet stores,department stores, and specialty stores. What more could you want?Aidan: That’s great for you, but what am I supposed to do?Sarah: You can come with me, watch me try on clothes, and help me decidewhat to buy. Come on, I want to go to those stores in the strip mall over there.Aidan: Why don’t I just find a place to get a snack and wait for you? I’m just deadweight when it comes to shopping.Sarah: But I thought you wanted to spend the day together.Aidan: I did, but I didn’t know I’d have to go to shopping hell to do it.5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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