#0990 - Being Socially Popular, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#0990 - Being Socially Popular

#0990 - Being Socially Popular, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 990 – Being Socially PopularGLOSSARYbash– a big party and celebration involving many people, a lot of excitement,and often spending a lot of money* They’re going to have a big bash for Spencer’s 21stbirthday.worked up– with a lot of emotions, excitement, and worry or anxiety aboutsomething; not calm* Yolanda usually seems so calm. I never thought she’d get this worked up abouther final exams.social event of the year– an extremely important social event that manyimportant people are invited to and that most people would like to go to, but thatonly certain people may attend* The First Lady’s birthday party will be the social event of the year inWashington, D.C.anyone who’s anybody– everyone who is important or aware of something;everyone who has at least a little bit of social standing* Their guest list is so long. Anyone who’s anybody will be getting an invitation.to snub– to treat someone badly by acting as if one is superior to that person,especially by saying or doing something to show that one feels another person isnot as important* The new teacher feels snubbed by the older teachers with experience.to live (something) down– to survive an embarrassing and difficult situation,but remain confident and proud so that other people stop laughing at one or stoptalking about what happened* Did you hear how those teenage boys were defeated by a 12-year-old girl onthe basketball court? They’ll never live it down!popular– admired and envied by many people because one has many friendsand dresses and acts in a special way that other people like to imitate* The popular kids at school often hang out with the athletes, but they rarelyspend time with the nerds and the kids who like theater and music.in-crowd– the most popular students at school; a group of friends who areadmired and envied by almost everyone, especially when they feel they aresuperior to most other people at the school* In high school, being part of the in-crowd sometimes seems like the mostimportant thing in life, but later, it becomes clear that it doesn’t really matter.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 990 – Being Socially Popularso much as– even; a phrase used for emphasis to talk about the minimumamount of something* If a poker player so much as blinks, the other players might interpret it as a signof what kind of cards he or she has.to give (someone) the cold shoulder– to pay no attention to someone; to notbe friendly or kind toward another person; to ignore someone; to not respond in afriendly way to someone’s actions or words* Why are you giving me the cold shoulder? Did I do something to offend you?to worship– to show a lot of respect and admiration for God or for a person,because one thinks that person is perfect or almost perfect* Many businesspeople worship Donald Trump because he has made so manysuccessful investments.one of these days– someday; eventually; a phrase used to talk about whatmight happen in the future, but when a specific date has not been chosen oridentified* One of these days, we should go rafting on the McKenzie river.to take (someone) down a peg– to humble someone; to do something thatmakes a proud person feel less arrogant and stop feeling superior to others* He’s a good politician, but he’s arrogant. Someone needs to take him down apeg.to dare– to have the courage to do something that is very difficult, dangerous, orsocially unacceptable* The girls dared their friend to ask the football player out on a date.to go against– to disagree with another person; to confront someone; to nolonger follow or agree with another person* Henrietta is a great boss as long as none of her employees go against herideas and policies.social life– the amount of time and the ways in which one spends time withfriends outside of work and family obligations for fun and to make connectionswith other people* Chelsea has a lively social life and goes out with friends most evenings.clueless– without awareness or an understanding of something; notknowledgeable about something* Lyle is clueless about home maintenance and repair.2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 990 – Being Socially PopularCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)What does Grant mean when he asks, “You’re worked up over a party?”He wants to know how much work has been put into planning the party.He wants to understand why Rosa is stressed and anxious about the party.He wants to know how much Rosa has already paid for the party.Why does Rosa refer to Grant as a “clueless guy”?Because he wasn’t invited to the party, either.Because he is lost and doesn’t know where to go for help.Because he does understand social relationships within the school.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?bashThe word “bash,” in this podcast, means a big party and celebration involvingmany people, a lot of excitement, and often a lot of money: “After the awardsceremony, there will be a big bash for all the winners.” As a verb, “to bash(someone or something)” means to criticize someone or say something badabout something: “They spent a lot of time bashing the new law, but nobody hadany suggestions for alternatives.” The phrase “to bash into (something)” meansto hit something very hard: “Freddie lost his balance and bashed into the door.”Finally, the phrase “to bash (something) in” means to break or damagesomething by hitting it very hard, causing it to be out of shape: “Nick bashed inthe car’s windshield when he accidentally dropped a large piece of wood on it.”to go againstIn this podcast, the phrase “to go against” means to disagree with another personor to confront someone: “The king punishes anyone who goes against hiswishes.” The phrase “to go against the grain” means to do something that isunexpected and often unpleasant: “The school’s new cafeteria worker is goingagainst the grain and refusing to serve unhealthy food to students.” The phrase“to come up against (something)” means to be faced with an obstacle: “Sales arestrong, but we’re coming up against some new competitors in the marketplace.”Finally, the phrase “to have something against (someone or something)” meansto dislike someone or something: “I don’t have anything against other peopleplaying the lottery, but I never do it myself.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 990 – Being Socially PopularCULTURE NOTESocial CliquesMany high school students “long” (want very much) to “fit in” (be part of a group;feel accepted) with their “peers” (classmates; people who are the same age andin a similar position), and commonly form tight “cliques,” or social groups ofstudents with similar interests and “social status” (how one is perceived by othersin terms of importance).The “in-crowd” or the “popular kids” are the “top” (highest; most powerful andinfluential) social clique. These students are admired by most other students, butthe clique is highly “selective” (allowing only certain people to be part of a group),so many students feel “left out” (sad because one is not allowed to participate).Most schools also have a social clique of “jocks” or students who are best knownfor their athletic abilities. The football players are usually “at the top of” (the mostinfluential members of) the clique of jocks, and many movies “stereotypically”(based on common beliefs that aren’t necessarily correct) show the football“captain” (leader of the team) dating the “head” (leader) cheerleader.The “geeks,” who are interested in computers, video games, and science, don’thave much interest in fitting in with the in-crowd. The “nerds” are students whospend a lot of time studying and trying to get good grades, even if it interfereswith their social life.Some schools have cliques of “goths,” or students who wear black clothing withsymbols of death, black hair, and “pale” (white) faces with bright red “lipstick”(makeup color for one’s lips). Other cliques might be related to theater, music, orthe school band.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b; 2 – c4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 990 – Being Socially PopularCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 990 – BeingSocially Popular.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 990. 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. You can also like us on Facebook atfacebook.com/eslpod.In this episode, Rosa and Grant talk about being popular. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Rosa: Has the mail come yet?Grant: We didn’t get any mail today.Rosa: Damn it!Grant: What’s the matter?Rosa: I’m waiting for an invitation from Joanna to her birthday party. I heard thatshe’s having a big bash, and it’s going to be the party of the season.Grant: You’re worked up over a party?Rosa: It’s not just any party. It’s the social event of the year. Anyone who’sanybody will be there. If I don’t get an invitation, it means I’ve been snubbed. I’dnever be able to live it down.Grant: Who is Joanna anyway? She’s just another rich girl, right?Rosa: No, she’s not. She’s the most popular girl at school and the leader of thein-crowd. If she so much as talks to you, you’re in. But if she gives you the coldshoulder, you’re out. You’re nobody.Grant: That’s ridiculous. She only has the power to do that because you allworship her. One of these days, I hope somebody takes her down a peg.5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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