#0614 – Experiencing an Earthquake, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF
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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 614 – Experiencing an EarthquakeGLOSSARYearthquake– a short period of time when the ground shakes because ofgeological movements deep below the surface, often causing damage, injuries,and/or death* People living in southern California experience many small earthquakes overthe course of their lives.to occur– to happen; to take place* Police are trying to determine exactly when the murder occurred.seismologist– a scientist who studies earthquakes and the movement of theearth* Seismologists say a major earthquake will happen here sometime within thenext 50 years, but they can’t provide a more specific date or time.magnitude– the size of something; how big or small something is* If they understood the real magnitude of the problem, they would be much moreconcerned with finding a solution.Richter scale– a number-based system for measuring and reporting the sizeand strength of earthquakes* The earthquake was only 2.0 on the Richter scale, so we couldn’t really feel it.epicenter– the center of an earthquake; the exact point on the earth’s surfacewhere an earthquake is strongest* Although it was a large earthquake, it didn’t cause very much damage, becausethere weren’t any cities near the epicenter.fault– fault line; a large crack or long hole in the earth’s surface where parts ofthe earth are moving away from each other* I would never want to live near the San Andreas fault.aftershock– one of many small earthquakes that happens soon after a largeearthquake* After the earthquake, people were warned not to go back into their houses untilall the aftershocks had ended.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2010). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 614 – Experiencing an Earthquakehigh-intensity– very strong and powerful, but normally lasting for only a shortperiod of time* If you want to lose weight, is it better to do a short, high-intensity workout or alonger, low-intensity workout?to predict– to say what will happen in the future* If we could predict the future of the stock market, we’d be rich.damage– harm; what results when things are broken or destroyed* The flooding caused a lot of damage to their carpet and furniture.to be declared– to officially be named something or categorized in a particularway* War between the two sides was declared in 1842.disaster area– a geographical area where there has been a lot of damage,injuries, and/or death, usually as the result of a natural disaster or disease* After the strong tornadoes, much of the Midwest was declared a disaster area.to send aid– to send money, food, medical supplies, and other important thingsto another country or an area that is in an emergency and needs a lot of help* Which countries sent aid to Haiti after the earthquake in January 2010?relief effort– an organized attempt to send money, food, medical supplies, andother important things to another country or area that is in an emergency andneeds a lot of help, usually organized at an international level* Do you think the relief efforts can prevent people from dying in the famine?UN– United Nations; a very large international organization that tries to solveglobal problems* Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish are the officiallanguages of the UN.2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2010). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 614 – Experiencing an EarthquakeCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)Which of these would cause the most damage?A high-intensity earthquake.An aftershock.A relief effort.Where would an earthquake be felt most strongly?At the epicenter.Along the faults.In a disaster area.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?faultThe word “fault,” in this podcast, means a large crack or long hole in the earth’ssurface where parts of the earth are moving away from each other: “You’d be afool to build your home near a fault.” The word “fault” is also used to talk aboutwho should be blamed for something bad that happens: “It’s my fault that wedon’t have enough money to pay the bills. If I hadn’t bought that new big-screenTV, we’d have more savings in the bank.” The phrase “at fault” is also used todescribe the person who is responsible for something bad that has happened:“Which driver was at fault in the accident?” Finally, a “fault” is someone’spersonal weakness: “Her greatest fault is that she’s impatient.”reliefIn this podcast, the phrase “relief effort” means an organized attempt to sendmoney, food, medical supplies, and other important things to another country orarea that is in an emergency and needs a lot of help, usually organized at aninternational level: “Hundreds of doctors are going into the country as part of therelief effort.” When talking about emotions, “relief” is the good feeling when a lotof fear, pain, or worry has ended: “Everyone smiled with relief when the policeannounced that they had found the little girl.” The phrase “pain relief” describesthe reduction or removal of pain: “These pills should provide some pain reliefwhile your broken bones are healing.” Finally, when talking about maps, thephrase “in relief” describes a map that shows the different heights of things: “Doyou have a map that shows these mountains in relief?”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2010). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 614 – Experiencing an EarthquakeCULTURE NOTEIn the United States, many “nonprofit organizations” (organizations that exist tohelp others or to serve a cause, not to make money) provide disaster reliefservices. Some of these organizations work “domestically” (within the UnitedStates), others work in specific countries or regions, and others work anywhere inthe world.The American Red Cross is probably the best-known “humanitarian” (intending tohelp people) organization. It “responds” (reacts) to all kinds of emergencies. Forexample, after Hurricane Katrina, it provided bottled water, food, and “tents”(temporary shelters; a shelter made of fabric that people can use to sleep in) forthe “victims” (people affected by a disaster). The American Red Cross also helpsdisaster victims find their friends and family members if they have beenseparated.The Salvation Army is a nonprofit organization that “primarily” (mostly) helpsAmericans meet their “basic needs” by assisting poor people with food, water,and housing. However, it also has disaster response teams that work in specificAmerican communities when they need help.World Vision is a Christian relief organization that tries to improve the lives ofchildren living in “poverty” (without money) everywhere in the world andespecially in disaster areas. It asks individuals to “sponsor” a child, sending acertain amount of money each month to cover the costs of giving that child food,water, medicine, and education.Catholic Charities works within the United States to reduce poverty and supportfamilies and communities, “regardless of” (without considering) their religiousbeliefs. The organization provides “technical assistance” (specializedknowledge) and “financial assistance” (money) during domestic disasters.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – a4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2010). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 614 – Experiencing an EarthquakeCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 614: Experiencingan Earthquake.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 614. I’m your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Our website is eslpod.com. Download a Learning Guide for this episode that willgive you all of the definitions, sample sentences, additional vocabulary,comprehension questions, cultural notes, and a complete transcript of everythingwe say on this episode.This episode is a dialogue between Jamal and Keisha. They’re talking aboutsomething which is very common to many parts of the world, including LosAngeles: earthquakes. We’ll go over some of the vocabulary related to that topic.Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Jamal: Did you feel that?Keisha: Was that an earthquake?Jamal: Yes, I think so. Turn on the news.Newscaster: “Reports are coming in about an earthquake that occurred at 4:35p.m. in the downtown area. We spoke with a seismologist at the EarthquakeCenter and learned that the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richterscale. The epicenter was near downtown, along one of the major faults, and theseismologist warns that there will be some aftershocks.”Keisha: Phew! I’m glad the earthquake wasn’t a high-intensity one. I wish theycould predict more accurately when those earthquakes are going to happen.Jamal: Yeah, me, too. I’ve looked around the house and don’t see any damage,though. I guess our house won’t be declared a disaster area.Keisha: Don’t be too sure. Considering the mess you’ve made in kitchen, itcould easily be called a disaster area.5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2010). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.
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