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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 918 – Preparing for a DisasterGLOSSARYtalk radio– radio programs where a host speaks with invited guests andlisteners who call into the show to discuss certain topics* What’s the best station for conservative talk radio in this area?doomsday– the end of the world; Armageddon; a future time when everyonewill die* Thirty years ago, people thought nuclear weapons would cause doomsday, butnow climate change seems more likely.garbage– something that is worthless; something that has no value* All of those ideas are garbage! Can’t you guys come up with any moreinteresting proposals?impending– happening soon and bringing negative consequences* Everyone is nervous about the impending storm.to cry wolf– to say that something bad is going to happen when it is not true,often to play a joke or trick another person, based on a traditional story about aboy who was protecting sheep and told people in the village that a wolf wascoming, just to laugh at their reaction, but then when the wolf actually camenobody believed him* Are we really in danger of losing the client, or are you just crying wolf?proof– evidence; something that shows the truth of something* Do you have any proof that the housecleaner stole your jewelry?to sound the alarm– to warn people about some danger or problem, especiallybefore most other people are aware of it* If you suspect fraud, you have a responsibility to sound the alarm and letmanagement know about it.canary in the coal mine– an early indicator of a problem or a dangeroussituation, based on how people used to lower canaries (small birds) intounderground areas to test for dangerous air, so that if the bird died, they knewthe area was not safe for humans* The company decided to open one small office in southeast Asia as a canary inthe coal mine to determine whether further international expansion would be agood idea.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 918 – Preparing for a Disasterdisaster– a bad, dangerous, and uncontrollable situation, especially caused bynatural forces like hurricanes, tornadoes, or floods* The Carlsons have a suitcase filled with flashlights, a radio, batteries, cannedfood, and water, just so they can be prepared for any disasters.voice of reason– a person who is calm, logical, and rational while speaking toother people who are panicked and not able to think clearly* Whenever Trent becomes stressed out from school and work, he calls hisfather, who can always offer him a voice of reason.for real– actually happening; not imaginary or pretend; reality* Was that offer for real, or were they just teasing us?disruption– an interruption; a temporary stop in some service; a brief stop insomething* When the tree fell, it knocked down a power line and caused a disruption inelectric service to homes and businesses.a run on– a situation where many people want to buy or have the same thing,more than the amount available* Right before the storm, there was a run on flashlights, batteries, and bottledwater.chaos– disorder; an extreme lack or order and organization; a situation wherethings are very unpredictable and nobody is in control* There’s so much chaos in this office, I don’t understand how you can getanything done.underground bunker– a safe room below the earth’s surface, made with verystrong walls and a locking door, that allows a person to live safely through anysituation for a certain period of time* Kevin built an underground bunker to protect his family in case there’s a majorearthquake or a war.to dig– to excavate; to use tools to move earth away from an area to create ahole in the ground* How long did it take you to dig that hole and to plant that tree?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 918 – Preparing for a DisasterCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)What would happen during “a run on food and water”?People wouldn’t have enough money to buy food and water.People would buy all the food and water so stores wouldn’t have enough.The price of food and water would increase very quickly.When Lilly says, “Start digging,” what does she want Paul to do?She wants him to help her create a safe place to stay during a disaster.She wants him to stop arguing and start believing her.She wants him to go away and stop questioning her beliefs.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?for realThe phrase “for real,” in this podcast, means actually happening, not imaginary orpretend: “When Jeremiah asked Bekka to marry him, she didn’t think it was forreal.” The phrase “real life” means reality: “Falling in love is so beautiful in themovies, but it’s never like that in real life.” The phrase “get real” is used to tellanother person to stop acting silly and take something seriously: “Do you reallythink anyone will buy your car for that much money? Get real!” Finally, the phrase“keep in real” means to behave honestly, not pretending to be different from howone really is: “High school students face a lot of peer pressure that makes it hardto keep it real.”to digIn this podcast, the verb “to dig” means to excavate, or to use tools to move earthaway from an area to create a hole in the ground: “Ahmed spent last weekenddigging holes for the fence posts.” The phrase “to dig it” is an older term thatmeans to understand something and find it acceptable: “So that’s our plan. Canyou dig it?” The phrase “to dig (one’s) heels in” means to be very stubborn andnot do what other people want one to do: “The more her parents tried to get herto change her mind, the more she dug her heels in.” Finally, the phrase “to dig ahole for (oneself)” means to do or say the wrong thing and end up in a difficultsituation: “Anyone who complains about a previous boss during a job interview isjust digging a hole for himself.”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 918 – Preparing for a DisasterCULTURE NOTEThe Emergency Broadcast SystemThe Emergency Broadcast System (now officially known as the Emergency AlertSystem) is a system for “issuing” (sending) “warnings” (statements of bad thingsthat might happen) to the “general public” (ordinary people; all people) in theUnited States during an emergency. The system was designed to be used intimes of war, but it is more often used for “natural disasters” like “severe”(extreme; very strong) weather.Most people are familiar with the Emergency Broadcast System because theyhave heard the “alerts” (notifications designed to get people’s attention) on theradio or seen them on TV. There is usually an unpleasant, “high-pitched” (with ahigh voice, like a soprano) “tone” (musical note). Then a voice makes thefollowing announcement, or something similar:This is a “test”(an attempt to try something and see if it is working correctly)ofthe Emergency Broadcast System. This is only a test. If this had been an “actual”(real)emergency, you would have been instructed “where to tune in”(which radiostation or TV channel to visit)in your area for news and official information."“Critics” (people who do not like something) sometimes argued that theEmergency Broadcast System was “ineffective” (not good at doing something)because it gave people a “false sense of security” (the incorrect belief that one issafe). They said that radio and television “broadcasters” (the people responsiblefor sharing radio and TV shows with the public) wouldn’t know what to do in anactual emergency, and instead needed greater training and more detailedinstructions.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b; 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 918 – Preparing for a DisasterCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 918 – Preparing fora Disaster.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 918. I'm your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Go to our website at ESLPod.com. If you do, you can become a member of ESLPodcast and help support us.This episode is a dialogue between Lilly and Paul about getting ready forsomething disastrous, something very bad that might happen in the future. Let’sget started.[start of dialogue]Lilly: Quick, we need to go get some supplies. I was listening to talk radio on myway home from work, and this guy was on talking about how doomsday iscoming and we need to prepare.Paul: Oh no, not this again. You have to stop listening to that garbage on theradio. Listen, there is no impending doom, and this guy was just crying wolf.Lilly: No, he wasn’t. He had proof that the world is going to end soon and he wassounding the alarm. Those people killed in the storm last week? They were thecanaries in the coal mine. Disaster is coming!Paul: Let me be the voice of reason for a minute. How many times have youbelieved that the world was ending in the past few years?Lilly: A few times, but this is for real. There’ll be a disruption of services, a run onfood and water, and chaos!Paul: Let me ask you this: if the world is ending, aren’t we all just going to die?Lilly: Not if you have an underground bunker. Start digging![end of dialogue]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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