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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 907 – Buying Tools at a Hardware StoreGLOSSARYDIY– do it yourself; a project done by an individual without any specialexperience or training, and without hiring specialists or professionals* If you have to cut a hole in the roof to install the skylight, it probably isn’t a DIYproject.power tool– a tool that plugs into the wall and is operated with electricity* You have to complete the training and earn certification before the company willallow you to use any of the power tools.hand tool– a tool that is held in one’s hand and operated by one’s physicalmovements, without the use of electricity.* There isn’t much space to work in here, so I’ll need to use my smallest handtools.hammer– a tool with a wooden handle and a heavy metal end, used to hit nailsso that they are pushed into a piece of wood or a wall* Don’t use a stapler to try to pound those nails! Use a hammer instead.wrench– a metal tool with a metal handle and an open u-shaped piece of metalat the top, used to hold onto nuts or a pipe and make them turn* This is too tight for me to unscrew with my hand, but I bet I could do it with awrench.chisel– a tool with a wooden handle and a long, flat piece of metal at the otherend, used to shape a piece of wood, separate tile from a wall, and to performother tasks that need a fine edge* We used a chisel and a hammer to chip away the rock wall.pliers– a tool shaped like scissors, with metal or plastic handles and a metal tipthat can open and close, used to grab small items, possibly to turn or cut them* Use these pliers to hold the wires in place while I pull at them from the otherside.screwdriver– a tool with a metal or wooden handle and a pointed piece of metalat the other end that fits into a screw and can be used to turn it as it pushes intoa piece of wood or metal* The directions say to use a screwdriver to attach the shelf to the back of thisbookcase.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 907 – Buying Tools at a Hardware Storenail gun– a tool that pushes nails into wood with a lot of force and a loud,popping sound, eliminating the need for a hammer* Professional roofers use nail guns instead of hammers, because they caninstall the roofing material much more quickly that way.power drill– a machine that uses electricity to create a narrow, deep hole in orthrough a piece of wood* Use a power drill to make a small hole first, and then it will be easier to put thescrew in.sander– a machine that uses electricity to make a rough wooden surfacesmoother by rubbing it with “sandpaper”* Yesterday they finished installing the boards on the back deck. Today they’resanding it with a sander, and tomorrow they’ll paint it.table saw– a large machine that uses electricity to cut boards of wood, with aperson guiding them over a table that has a large cutting blade that spins veryquickly in the middle of the table* For safety, always wear eye protection and gloves when using a table saw, andbe careful not to touch the blade while it is spinning.repair– a fix; a correction or modification to make something work again after ithas broken* The bike store charged me $50 for the seat repair.to remodel– to change the structure or layout of something, especially a home,often removing or adding walls or rooms* We’d love to remodel our home so that it has two bathrooms.to count (one’s) lucky stars– to be very grateful for something that hashappened, but that one has little or no control over* Every day we thank out lucky stars for our good health.2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 907 – Buying Tools at a Hardware StoreCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)Which of these tools would you use to make wood smoother?A chisel.Pliers.A sander.2. Why does Ryo say that Chuck should count his lucky stars?a) Because he should be grateful that his wife is interested in tools.b) Because he should be grateful that his wife lets him spend money on tools.c) Because he should be grateful that they have enough money to buy so manytools.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?wrenchThe word “wrench,” in this podcast, means a metal tool with a metal handle andan open u-shaped piece of metal at the top, used to hold onto nuts or a pipe andmake them turn: “Plumbers use many wrenches of different sizes to hold ontopipes and turn nuts.” As a verb, “to wrench” means to pull something with aforceful, twisting movement: “Sheila screamed when her baby was wrenched outof her arms.” The phrase “to wrench (oneself) away” means to pull away fromanother person or thing: “If you can wrench yourself away from the TV for awhile, I’d like to talk to you.” Finally, the phrase “to throw a monkey wrench in theworks” means to do something that causes problems for other people and slowsdown or prevents progress: “That storm is going to throw a monkey wrench in theworks for our vacation.”repairIn this podcast, the word “repair” means a fix or modification to make somethingwork again after it has broken: “Who does most of the home repairs in yourhouse?” If something is “in need of repair,” it needs to be fixed: “Please make alist of everything that is in need of repair.” If something is “beyond repair,” it isruined and cannot be fixed: “After the flooding, the carpet in their basement wasbeyond repair.” The phrase “under repair” means being fixed: “How long has thetunnel been under repair, and when do they expect to finish?” The phrase “ingood/bad repair” means to be in good or poor condition: “Why would youconsider buying a home in such bad repair?”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 907 – Buying Tools at a Hardware StoreCULTURE NOTE"This Old House"“This Old House” is a popular American “home improvement” (related to fixinghomes and making them more comfortable and valuable) TV show that began in1979 and is still being “aired” (shown on TV) today, with at least 800 episodes.The show “follows” (monitors and shares information about) home “remodelingprojects” for several weeks, showing the different stages of the constructionprocess and explaining steps in detail so that viewers can try to complete similarremodeling projects “on their own” (independently; alone).The show has had several “hosts” (the people who organize and present ashow), but the person who is most often “associated with” (thought about inconnection with) the show was Bob Vila, who had “gained recognition” (becomewell-known) for his work “renovating” (improving an old building) older homes.Bob Vila was the show’s host from 1979 to 1989. He “left the show” (stoppedparticipating in production of the show) under “controversial circumstances” (asituation where people strongly disagree about something) and “went on to”(continued with something else) be a “spokesman” (a representative to makesstatements to the public on behalf of an organization) for Sears, a largedepartment store that sells many tools. Then he hosted a new show, “Bob Vila’sHome Again.” He has also written several books about home remodeling projectsand “historic homes” (older homes that have significant historical and culturalvalue)“This Old House” continues to air on “PBS” (Public Broadcasting Service). SinceBob Vila’s departure, it has “spun off” into two other shows: “Ask This Old House”where viewers’ questions are answered by experts, and “Inside This Old House,”which focuses on specific themes. There is also a magazine called This OldHouse.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – c; 2 – a4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 907 – Buying Tools at a Hardware StoreCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 907 – Buying Toolsat a Hardware Store.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 907. I'm your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inthe city of, the beautiful city of, Los Angeles, California.Our website is of course, ESLPod.com. Become a member of ESL Podcast anddownload a Learning Guide to this episode.This episode is a dialog about buying tools, things you use in order to fix otherthings or make other things, at a hardware store, a place where you buy tools.Let’s get started.[start of dialog]Chuck: Just remember that we have a lot to accomplish today, so let’s just getwhat we need and go, okay?Ayaka: Sure, we just need a few tools for our DIY project. The power tools areover there.Chuck: Whoa, we’re not getting power tools. We just need a few simple handtools: a hammer, a wrench, a chisel, some pliers – and maybe an extrascrewdriver or two.Ayaka: We would get the job done so much more quickly if we had power tools.Instead of a hammer, we should get a nail gun. We also need a power drill, andhey, a sander and a table saw.Chuck: A table saw?! We’re doing some simple repairs, not remodeling ourhouse.Ayaka: You never know when you need a good saw and I’ve always wanted atable saw.Chuck: Other women want clothes and jewelry, and you want power tools?Ayaka: That’s right. You should be counting your lucky stars!5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.
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