#1045 - Being Infatuated With Someone, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#1045 - Being Infatuated With ...

#1045 - Being Infatuated With Someone, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

[ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1045 – Being Infatuated With SomeoneGLOSSARYtribute– something that one does or says to demonstrate honor and respect foranother person* The city erected a statue as a tribute to the men and women who died in thewar.shrine– a place that people visit to worship God or a holy event or person* In some cultures, it’s common for families to have a small shrine in part of theirhome.poster-size– the size of a large piece of paper that is put on a wall fordecoration, usually the size of at least four regular pieces of paper placed next toeach other* The optometrist has a poster-size chart with letters, and patients have to saywhich letters they can read without the help of corrective lenses.fan– someone who likes an athlete, musician, actor, type of sport, or type ofmusic very much and regularly participates in related activities* Adam is a huge soccer fan who always goes to see games at the stadium.obsessed– able to think about only one thing; overly interested in one thing* James is obsessed with making the world’s most delicious barbeque ribs.infatuated– in love with someone intensely, but usually for a short time; to bevery attracted to an idea for a short time* Gregorio is infatuated with Heidi, but he still hasn’t figured out how to ask herout on a date.adulation– showing too much love and admiration for someone or something* Don’t get used to all that adulation. Pretty soon your children will becometeenagers and they’ll realize that you aren’t perfect.to get carried away– to do too much of something; to take something to anextreme; to go beyond the regular limits of something* Painting the walls pink would have been enough, but don’t you think you’regetting carried away now that the carpet, bedding, ceiling, and lamps are pinktoo?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 1045 – Being Infatuated With Someonedevoted– strongly committed to someone or something, especially with feelingsof love* Wendy is devoted to her pets, even more than most people are devoted to theirchildren.to admire– to think that someone or something is very good and deserves a lotof respect* I really admire the way Sheila has kept a positive attitude throughout herdivorce.to stalk– to follow someone in a secret, hidden way that is perceived as adangerous threat* When Noemi’s ex-boyfriend started stalking her at home, at work, and wherevershe went, she immediately reported it to the police.in case– if something happens; to be prepared for a particular situation or set ofcircumstances* They always have extra food prepared in case someone visits unexpectedly.sighting– an instance where someone or something is seen, especially if it isvery rare* Scientists were surprised by reports of a sighting of a butterfly that they thoughtwas extinct.network– a group of people or machines that are connected in some way andcommunicate with each other* Our bank has the largest network of ATMs in the country.to keep tabs on (someone or something)– to know the location and conditionof someone or something at all times* How do Susanna and Ovid keep tabs on their 12 children?handcuffs– two metal rings that are attached by a short chain, so that when therings are placed around a prisoner’s wrists, he or she has a limited ability to usehis or her hands* The police told the criminal to put his hands behind his back, and then they puthandcuffs on him.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 1045 – Being Infatuated With SomeoneCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1. What does Marcel mean when he says, “You’ve definitely gotten carriedaway”?a) He is teasing Fiona for being in love with Del.b) He thinks Fiona has spent too much money on pictures of Del.c) He thinks Fiona is overly interested in Del.2.a)b)c)What will Fiona use the handcuffs for?To place a sensor on Del so she always knows where he isTo pay Del for an autographed photoTo keep Del from running away from her______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?fanThe word “fan,” in this podcast, means someone who likes an athlete, musician,actor, type of sport, or type of music very much and regularly participates inrelated activities: “Craig is a huge fan of the band, so we bought him concerttickets as a birthday present.” The word “fan” also refers to a machine that blowsair to help people feel cooler: “We don’t have air conditioning, but this fan mighthelp you feel better.” A “fan” can also be a piece of stiff paper that is held in one’shand and moved back and forth to make the air move: “The children folded paperinto a fan and used it to blow the hot air away from their skin.” Finally, whentalking about literature, “fan fiction” is stories that fans write, using the charactersand settings from their favorite books.sightingIn this podcast, the word “sighting” means an instance where someone orsomething is seen, especially if it is very rare: “Police are asking local residentsto call with any sightings of the murder suspect.” Or, “Do you believe thesestories about people who are reporting sightings of UFOs?” The phrase “to seethe sights” means to visit the popular tourist destinations in an area: “How manydays will we need to see the sights in Chicago?” Buying something “sightunseen” means buying it without seeing it first: “Did you really buy the apartmentsight unseen from across the country?” Finally, the phrase “to not let (someone)out of one’s sight” means to be very careful not to lose someone: “If you take ourdaughter downtown, don’t let her out of your sight!”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 1045 – Being Infatuated With SomeoneCULTURE NOTEFanzines“Fanzines” are unofficial magazines that are created by the fans of a particularshow, movie, book, or band. Some of them are printed, but “nowadays” (inmodern times) most are produced online. These online fanzines are sometimescalled “webzines.” The “contributors” (people who contribute stories and artwork)usually are not paid for their “submissions” (the materials that are sent forpublication), and the fanzines themselves are usually made available to otherfans for free or for a “nominal fee” (a very small payment).A lot of fanzines cover “science fiction” (books, shows, and movies about whatmight happen in the future, especially related to outer space), but others “cover”(are about) comics, “horror flicks” (movies intended to scare viewers), rockmusic, local music, role-playing games, video games, sports, and more.Although fanzines are “amateur” (not professional) publications, they can beawarded the annual Hugo Awards. The Hugo Awards are given each year for thebest “works” (artistic productions) in science fiction and fantasy, and the HugoAward for Best Fanzine has been awarded almost every year since 1955. Thebiggest winners have been fanzines called Locus, Mimosa, File 770, Ansible, andScience Fiction Review. The “nominees” (fanzines that are considered for theaward) have to meet certain “criteria” (requirements) that “distinguish”(differentiate) the publications from professional and “semi-”(partially)professional magazines.Fanzines should not “be confused with” (be mistaken for) “fan magazines,” whichare professionally produced publications that are sold to fans. With fanzines, fansproduce material for the enjoyment of other fans, usually without a “profit motive”(a strong desire to make money).______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – c; 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 1045 – Being Infatuated With SomeoneCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,045 – BeingInfatuated with Someone.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,045. 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. Take a look at our ESL Podcast Blog that hasadditional free lessons in English every week. You can also like us on Facebookat facebook.com/eslpod. And hey – why not follow us on Twitter? Our Twitterhandle is @eslpod, of course.This episode is a dialogue between Marcel and Fiona about someone who isinfatuated with another person. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Marcel: What is this on your wall?Fiona: It’s my tribute to Del Gordon, my favorite player.Marcel: This isn’t a tribute. It’s a shrine!Fiona: It’s not a shrine. I just have a few pictures of him taped on my wall.Marcel: You have poster-size pictures of him covering three walls of your room.This goes beyond being a fan. You’re obsessed with him.Fiona: No, I’m not obsessed. I admit that I’m a little infatuated with him, but it’s ahealthy kind of adulation.Marcel: You’ve definitely gotten carried away.Fiona: Just a little. I’m devoted to watching him play in every game and I try tofind out as much as I can about him, but it’s because I admire him. It’s not like I’mstalking him or something.Marcel: Then why do you have all of this equipment?Fiona: That’s in case there’s a sighting of him in this city.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 ]

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]