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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 973 – Attracting Someone’s InterestGLOSSARYto have (one’s) sights set on (someone)– to be interested in another person,especially to want to start a romantic or sexual relationship with that person* Josue is cute, but I have my sights set on someone a little older.to give (someone) the eye– to look at someone with a meaningful expressionon one’s face to indicate interest and sexual attraction* That guy at the bar was giving Sheila the eye, and then he came over andasked if he could buy her a drink.watch out– an expression used to tell someone to be careful or use cautionbecause of something that is going to happen soon* Watch out! The bridge might be icy.to not take no for an answer– to be very persistent and committed to gettingwhat one wants* Harold wants to be the next CEO and he won’t take no for an answer!at all– a phrase used for emphasis of a verb in the negative, meaning not evena little bit* Yuki said she isn’t worried about the presentation at all, but I don’t believe her.(one’s) type– having the characteristics of the type of person one is interestedin having a romantic relationship with; a desirable partner for a romanticrelationship* Pierre is nice, but he’s thin and blonde—definitely not my type.hot– very attractive in a sexual way* That movie has so many hot actors in it!bunch– many; a lot of; several; multiple* Why are there a bunch of parents standing outside the school cafeteria?at (one’s) beck and call– responding to someone’s requests and needsimmediately, completely dominated by that person and putting that person’sneeds and interests above one’s own* If you told Iago to jump off a bridge, he’d do it. He’s completely at your beck andcall.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 973 – Attracting Someone’s Interestto take an interest– to be romantically interested in someone; to have interestin starting a romantic relationship with someone* Christine used to be unpopular, but as soon as she dyed her hair, got rid of herglasses, and learned to dress better, all the boys began to take an interest in her.God’s gift– a phrase used sarcastically to mean that someone thinks he or sheis very special and better than everyone else in some way* Journalists are always suspicious of sources who seem to think they’re God’sgift to reporters.to make a beeline for (someone/something)– to walk or otherwise movedirectly toward someone or something, without being distracted by anything else* Shane was very hungry, so as soon as they got to the party he made a beelinefor the buffet table.cue– a signal reminding someone of what to do or when, especially in theaterwhen someone forgets what he or she is supposed to say* At the party, if I scratch my ear, that’s your cue to come and rescue me from aboring conversation.to beat a speedy exit– to leave very quickly and suddenly* The bank robbers beat a speedy exit and left before the police arrived.to give (someone) the brush off– to ignore or reject someone; to not givesomeone full consideration and respect* That salesperson was so rude, giving us the brush off like that! We’ll nevershop there again.to tangle with– to become involved with someone or something that is verycomplicated and unpleasant* Don’t tangle with lawyers unless you’re really serious about suing yourneighbor.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 973 – Attracting Someone’s InterestCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)Why isn’t Kenji interested in Joanna?Because he doesn’t think she’s attractive.Because she seems to think she’s very special.Because he’s in love with Angie.What does Angie mean when she says, “She’s making a beeline for you”?Joanna is wearing black and yellow, just like a bee.Joanna is walking directly toward Kenji.Joanna is too sweet, like the honey made by bees.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?to give (someone) the eyeThe phrase “to give (someone) the eye,” in this podcast, means to look atsomeone with a meaningful expression on one’s face to indicate interest andsexual attraction: “Doesn’t it make you uncomfortable when your boss gives youthe eye like that?” The phrase “to give (someone) the evil eye” means to glare atsomeone and possibly create problems or hurt that person in some magical,mysterious way: “Wow, Kawika was really giving you the evil eye after youpointed out the error in his budget calculations!” Finally, the phrase “to have aneye for (something)” means to good at noticing something and/or finding ways tomake it better: “You should ask Renee to look at your document. She has an eyefor formatting.”hotIn this podcast, the word “hot” means very attractive in a sexual way: “You wouldlook so hot in that dress!” The phrase “hot on (someone’s) heels” meansfollowing someone very closely: “The police are hot on the heels of themurderer!” The phrase “to not feel so hot” means to feel sick: “I don’t feel so hot. Ihave a fever and I’m coughing and sneezing.” The phrase “hot off the press”refers to information that has just been made public, as in a newspaper that hasjust been printed: “Wow, take a look at this article, hot off the press!” Finally, a“hot topic” refers to something that many people are talking about and that is asubject of debate or disagreement: “Global warming is a hot topic for islandnations.”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 973 – Attracting Someone’s InterestCULTURE NOTEGun-Related IdiomsMany “idioms” (phrases that have a special meaning) are related to “firearms”(guns and other similar weapons). For example, the phrase “to put a gun to(someone’s) head” means to make someone do something: “You chose to cheaton the exam. Nobody put a gun to your head.”A “hired gun” is someone who is paid to shoot and kill another person: “Themovie is about a hired gun who starts to feel bad about what he does for a living.”A “big gun” is an important person with a lot of power or influence as a decision-maker: “I wonder what the big guns will say about the new proposal.”A “smoking gun” is something, usually a piece of evidence, that shows who didsomething bad or how some illegal thing really happened: “What was thesmoking gun that finally led police to the criminal?”The phrase “to jump the gun” means to do something too soon, either withoutthinking about it carefully, or before other necessary steps have been completed:“We really jumped the gun by opening the restaurant before we’d done muchmarket research.”The phrase “to stick to (one’s) guns” means to refuse to be persuaded by othersor to refuse to change one’s mind: “You can say what you want, but I’m stickingto my guns.”The phrase “with all guns blazing” describes doing something with a lot of energyand enthusiasm: “They started the show with all guns blazing, getting theaudience’s attention right away.”Finally, the informal phrase “son of a gun” can be used to express surprise: “Sonof a gun! I didn’t know you’d be here.”______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b; 2 – b4These 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 973 – Attracting Someone’s InterestCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 973 – AttractingSomeone’s Interest.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 973. 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. If you become a member of ESL Podcast, youcan download the Learning Guide for this episode. You can also like us onFacebook at facebook.com/eslpod.Today’s episode is all about attraction. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Angie: Ooh, it looks like Joanna has her sights set on you. Look at how she’sgiving you the eye.Kenji: Is she? I hadn’t noticed.Angie: Watch out, she usually gets what she wants and she doesn’t take no foran answer.Kenji: I’m not interested in Joanna at all. She’s not my type.Angie: Then you’re the only one. Every guy I know thinks she’s hot. She has abunch of them at her beck and call.Kenji: Then she won’t care if I don’t take an interest in her. I don’t like womenwho behave as though they’re God’s gift to men.Angie: Don’t look now, but she’s making a beeline for you.Kenji: Then that’s my cue to beat a speedy exit.Angie: Are you sure you want to give her the brush off?Kenji: I’m sure. That’s one woman I don’t want to tangle with.[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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