#0999 - Being Vague and Unfocused, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#0999 - Being Vague and Unfocused

#0999 - Being Vague and Unfocused, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 999 – Being Vague and UnfocusedGLOSSARYpumped– very excited and eager to do something; prepared and ready to dosomething with a lot of enthusiasm* Jenna is pumped about going to the concert this weekend.vague– unclear, without enough detail or clarity; not specific* The job description sounds interesting, but it’s really vague about the salary andbenefits.to show up– to appear; to be present at a location or event; to come, especiallywithout a formal commitment to do so* What time did Anastasia finally show up for the dinner party?to make it– to be able to do something, especially to be able to go somewherefor some purpose* Do you think you’ll make it in time for the opening remarks of her speech?auspicious– favorable; an omen or indication that something good will happen* The sunny weather was an auspicious beginning to his first day in the new job.fuzzy– vague; unclear, without enough detail or clarity; not specific* Childhood memories seem to become fuzzier as I get older.sign-up sheet– a piece of paper where everyone who comes to an event orparticipates in an activity writes down his or her name and possibly contactinformation* Please use the sign-up sheet, take one packet, and find an empty seat.(one’s) heart is in the right place– a phrased used to mean that one has goodintentions and wants to do the right thing* Clarke wants to help, but everything he does seems to make the situationworse. At least his heart is in the right place.(one’s) head is in the clouds– a phrase used to describe a dreamer, someonewho is lost in thought, but not practical and not concerned with the details* Sheila is an artist whose head is in the clouds, always thinking about her nextgreat piece of art.absentminded– inattentive and forgetful, unable to concentrate or focus* Oliver is so absentminded that he accidentally put his car keys in the washingmachine.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 999 – Being Vague and Unfocusedto daydream– to think about pleasant things, almost as if dreaming, but whileone is awake, especially while one should be focusing on something else* These class notes don’t make sense. I must have been daydreaming while theprofessor was talking.to pin (someone) down– to make someone respond clearly, providing adefinite answer or a piece of information, especially when that person wouldprefer to be vague* How did you finally pin him down and get him to make a decision?to attend to– to pay attention to something; to address, handle, or managesomething; to be aware of something and in control of it* Don’t forget to attend to those bills before they become overdue.nitty-gritty– specific details; the practical, meaningful facts related to something* We’ve verbally agreed to work together, but now we need to review the nitty-gritty during contract negotiations.frequency– a measurement of the number of radio waves per second; achannel for radio* Which frequency should we tune into for radio news updates during anemergency?Earth to (someone)– an informal, slightly rude phrase used to get someone’sattention when that person is clearly thinking about something else, as if thatperson were on another planet* I had been talking for five minutes when I realized that Sara wasn’t listening tome at all. I said, “Earth to Sara, can you hear me?”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 999 – Being Vague and UnfocusedCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)What does Thierry mean when he says, “I’m pumped”?He has been lifting weights, so he’s strong enough for the painting project.He has finally saved up enough money for the painting project.He is really excited about the painting project.What is Thierry going to do when he “pins” Sophia down?He’s going to ask her for more specific information.He’s going to criticize her for being so disorganized.He’s going to start doing her job for her.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?to be pumpedThe phrase “to be pumped,” in this podcast, means to be very excited and eagerto do something, or prepared and ready to do something with a lot of enthusiasm:“The builders are almost finished with the new home and we’re pumped to movein.” The phrase “to pump iron” means to lift weights for exercise in order to buildmuscle: “As a professional bodybuilder, Trent spends hours pumping iron in thegym each day.” Finally, the phrase “to pump money into (something)” means toinvest a lot of money in a project: “Pharmaceutical companies sometimes have topump money into drug development for years before they have a product theycan sell.”to pin (someone) downIn this podcast, the phrase “to pin (someone) down” means to make someonerespond clearly, providing a definite answer or a piece of information, especiallywhen that person would prefer to be vague: “Try to pin him down on a sales priceearly in the negotiations.” When talking about wrestling, the phrase “to pin(someone) down” means to use one’s weight on top of another person’s body sothat he or she cannot get up or cannot move: “How did you pin down youropponent so quickly?” Finally, the phrase “to pin the blame on (someone)” meansto blame another person, saying that he or she is the cause of a problem eventhough it isn’t true, “Hey, don’t pin the blame on your sister when you wereequally responsible for what happened.”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 999 – Being Vague and UnfocusedCULTURE NOTECommunity Organizing and Grassroots EffortsIn the United States, people who are dissatisfied with the “status quo” (the waythings are) have three options: they can ask their “elected representatives” (thepeople who were voted into positions to represent others in the government) to“address” (deal with) the issue, they can “learn to live with it” (becomeaccustomed to the unpleasant way things are), or they can fight for change.People who fight for change often turn to “community organizing” and “grassrootsefforts,” or loosely organized groups of ordinary people who feel “passionately”(very strongly) about a particular “cause” (a movement; something that needs tochange) and spend a lot of time and energy promoting that cause.Community activists and grassroots leaders face great “obstacles” (things thatmake it difficult to achieve one’s goals), but they are “persistent” (don’t stoptrying). They often “cite” (repeat words said by someone else) Margaret Mead, anauthor who said, ““Never ‘doubt’ (thinking that something might not be true) that asmall group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it isthe only thing that ever has.”Most grassroots efforts begin at the local level, sometimes even focusing on aparticular building, such as when the “tenants” (renters; people who live in abuilding owned by someone else) of an apartment building organize themselvesto demand repairs or better living conditions. But other groups have a muchlarger “scope” (the topics and area one wants to cover) and “end up” (eventually;in the end) becoming national movements, such as the “civil rights movement”(efforts to ensure that all people are treated fairly) and “anti-war movements”(efforts to prevent and/or end wars).______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – c; 2 – a4These 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 999 – Being Vague and UnfocusedCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 999 – Being Vagueand Unfocused.Going to party like it’s episode 999.Oh, hi. Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast episode 999. I’myour host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for EducationalDevelopment in beautiful Los Angeles, California.I’m happy today. This is episode 999. You can visit our website at ESLPod.com.On this episode, we’re going to listen to a dialogue between Thierry and Bonnieabout being vague and unfocused. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Thierry: I’m pumped and ready to help paint the community center this weekend.What time are we supposed to get there in the morning?Bonnie: I’m not sure. Sophia was a little vague about that. She told people toshow up when they can make it.Thierry: That doesn’t sound like an auspicious start. How many people aresupposed to be there?Bonnie: I’m a little fuzzy on that, too. Sophia didn’t have a sign-up sheet. She justtold people to show up if they could.Thierry: I hate to say it, but Sophia is the worst person to be organizing this. Herheart is in the right place, but her head is in the clouds. I don’t think I’ve ever meta more absentminded person.Bonnie: I know what you mean. She always seems to be daydreaming.Thierry: I’m going to call her right now and pin her down. She needs to attend tothe nitty-gritty if this is project is going to get done.Bonnie: What if she’s as vague as she usually is?Thierry: I’ll try speaking to her on a different frequency: Earth to Sophia, Earth toSophia . . .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. 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