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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 777 – Supplies for Outdoor RecreationGLOSSARYsupplies– something that is needed for a particular purpose* Each fall, Maria buys folders, notebooks, pens, pencils, and other schoolsupplies for her children.to not know the first thing– a phrase used to emphasize that someone iscompletely ignorant about or unaware of something, or that someone does nothave any knowledge of something* Why did Christian decide to fix the toilet himself? He doesn’t know the firstthing about plumbing or home repairhiking– an outdoor recreational activity of walking through natural areas, oftento reach the top of a mountain or a lake* The library has some books that describe local hiking trails with the best views.camping– a recreational activity of spending at least two days outdoors faraway from a city, usually sleeping in a tent and sleeping bag* Kevin hates bugs and dirt, so he probably wouldn’t enjoy camping.backpack– a large bag worn over one’s shoulders and on one’s back, used tocarry things while walking* Ruby likes to carry her things in a backpack, because it leaves her hands freeto do other things while she’s walking.water filter– a small device that sits inside or screws onto the top of a waterbottle, used to clean water so that it can be drunken safely* Are you sure this water filter will make the water safe to drink?to lug– to carry or drag something that is very heavy and difficult to move* Why are you lugging all those books home each night? Can’t you keep them inthe office?bug spray– a liquid put on one’s body to keep away insects* This bug spray really keeps the mosquitoes away, but be careful not to get anyin your eyes.flashlight– a small light that can be carried in one’s hand, usually powered bybatteries* It’s a good idea to have flashlights and extra batteries in the house, just in casewe lose power.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2012). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 777 – Supplies for Outdoor Recreationmatch– a small piece of paper or a wooden stick that has a special red tip thatcan be rubbed against another surface to create a flame for lighting a fire, stove,candle, or cigarette* Masaki remembered to buy candles for her husband’s birthday cake, but sheforgot to get matches.waterproof– a substance or material that does not allow water to pass throughand protects whatever is inside from getting wet* Aden bought a pair of waterproof boots, but they didn’t work well, so his socksgot wet when he walked through the rain.tent– a small shelter made of fabric held up by special poles, used for protectionfrom the weather while sleeping outdoors* We went camping last weekend, but it rained so much that we had to spendmost of Saturday inside the tent.cook stove– a small stove that folds up and can be used to cook outdoors,usually powered by propane (a type of gas burned for energy)* Rosa surprised everyone by cooking a gourmet meal of chicken, mushrooms,and rice on a tiny cook stove.spared– not harmed or affected by something when everything or everyone elseis harmed or affected* No one in this small town was spared from the housing crisis.might have something there– a phrase used to show that one believessomeone might be at least partially correct* A: Having a better education system is the key to reducing crime and poverty.*B: Yes, you might have something there.2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2012). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 777 – Supplies for Outdoor RecreationCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)Why is Jim upset that his brother packed bottles of water?Because Jim prefers to drink juice.Because the bottles are too heavy.Because Jim’s brother didn’t include ice.What happened to Jim’s tent and cook stove?They got wet.They got crushed.Nothing. They’re fine.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?bug“Bug spray,” in this podcast, refers to a liquid put on one’s body to keep awayinsects: “This bug spray smells terrible, but at least we won’t get any bug bites.”A “bug” is any type of insect: “Tom is fascinated by bugs like spiders and ants,but he hates bees.” A “bug” can also refer to the bacteria or virus that causes acold, flu, or other illness: “Everyone at the office has the same bug, so a lot ofpeople are staying home this week.” When talking about software, a “bug” is anerror in the computer program: “The software developers are trying to fix all thebugs by the end of the month.” Finally, as a verb, “to bug (someone)” means toannoy or irritate someone: “Mom, Sofia is bugging me. Make her stop!”sparedIn this podcast, the word “spared” means not harmed or affected by somethingwhen everything or everyone else is harmed or affected: “The tornado destroyedmost of the town, but for some reason, four homes on Tenth Street were spared.”The word “spare” normally refers to something extra or additional that is saveduntil it is needed: “Do you know how to put a spare tire on your car in case youget a flat tire?” Or, “If you get to the house before I do, you can find a spare keyunderneath the mailbox.” The phrase “spare time” refers to free time, or a periodof time when one does not have to be working or doing other things: “In his sparetime, Huang enjoys reading and playing volleyball.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2012). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 777 – Supplies for Outdoor RecreationCULTURE NOTEOutdoor Recreation ActivitiesAmericans enjoy many types of outdoor recreation activities in addition to thehiking and camping described in today’s episode. “Backpacking” refers to longhikes where one sleeps outdoors, but has to carry a tent, sleeping bag, and otheritems in a large backpack. “Trekking” refers to very long-distance backpackingtrips, especially up mountains.“Rock climbing” refers to using one’s hands, feet, “ropes” (long, thick, strings),and other special equipment to climb up mostly flat, “vertical” (straight up anddown) surfaces on the side of a mountain. When people do this over icysurfaces in the winter, they use “ice picks” (sharp metal objects used to hold ontothe icy surface) and the activity is called “ice climbing.”In the winter, many people enjoy “skiing” (traveling over the snow by putting twolong, flat pieces on one’s feet), either “downhill skiing” (very fast skiing from thetop of the mountain downward) or “cross-country skiing” (slower skiing, slidingover more flat areas). Many younger people prefer “snowboarding” (like skiing,but with a single, wider board). “Less adventurous types” (people who do notwant to take many risks) prefer “snowshoeing,” where they put special round,wooden, or metal frames under their boots so that they can walk on top of thesnow.A lot of people like water-based recreational activities, too. These can includefishing or boating. Some people enjoy “rowing” (moving sticks in the water tomake a boat go forward), “canoes” (long, narrow boats for just a few people,designed like Native American boats), or “kayaks” (very small, narrow boats forjust one person). Other people like the “thrill” (excitement) of “white water rafting”(riding in a large “inflatable” (air-filled) boat over fast-moving water in a river).______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b; 2 – c4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2012). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 777 – Supplies for Outdoor RecreationCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 777: Supplies forOutdoor Recreation.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 777 – or backwards,777. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center forEducational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.Our website is eslpod.com. Go there and check out our ESL Podcast Blog,where we twice a week provide some additional English help. You can also lookat our ESL Podcast Store, and get some of our premium courses in English.This episode is a dialogue between Jim and Fumiko about spending time outsidehaving fun. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Jim: I shouldn’t have let my brother pack my supplies for this trip. I was runninglate and he offered to do it.Fumiko: What’s the problem?Jim: He doesn’t know the first thing about hiking or camping. Look at this! Mybackpack is filled with bottles of water!Fumiko: What’s wrong with that?Jim: He should have just packed me a water filter, instead of all these heavybottles to lug around. And he forgot some of the most important supplies, likebug spray and a flashlight.Fumiko: You’re welcome to borrow any of our supplies. Here’s some bug spray.Do you need matches?Jim: Yeah, I do. My brother packed matches, but not in a waterproof bag. Oneof the bottles of water leaked and got them all wet. At least my tent and cookstove were spared.Fumiko: Maybe your brother is telling you something.Jim: What?5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2012). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.
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