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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 985 – School FundraisersGLOSSARYfundraiser– an event organized to make money for an organization or cause* Each year, the animal shelter sells tickets to a formal dinner as a fundraiser.raffle– lottery; an arrangement where many people purchase tickets to have anopportunity to win one or more prizes, but with the understanding that mostpeople will not win* They’re selling $5 raffle tickets for an opportunity to win a sports car.car wash– an event where a group of people washes cars informally, usuallywithout a set price but with the expectation that money will be given to the group* The high school cheerleaders are doing a car wash at the grocery store thisweekend to raise money for new uniforms.spaghetti dinner– a meal of long noodles and a tomato-based sauce, oftenused as a fundraiser where people pay money to eat* Each fall, the firefighters cook a spaghetti dinner and community members pay$8 each.bake sale– an event where people purchase homemade baked goods, such ascakes, cookies, and pies, usually to raise money for a school or organization* Aunt Gertrude is donating her delicious brownies for bake sale at her nephew’sschool.craft sale– an event where people purchase handmade items, especiallydecorative items, usually to raise money for a school or organization* Many people go to craft sales in November and December to buy Christmaspresents for friends and family members.to donate– to give a thing or money to an organization* We should donate our old clothes to the local women’s shelter rather thanthrowing them away.candy sale– a period of time when children sell candy so that a percentage ofthe money is given to their school* It seems strange to teach children about good nutrition, but then ask them toparticipate in candy sales to raise money for the school.to hit up– to ask someone for money* How often do you hit up your parents for money?1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 985 – School Fundraiserson the tail of– immediately after; at the end of something; following* I wish our anniversary weren’t on the tail of all the holidays, because we’realways too tired to celebrate it.rummage sale– a garage sale or yard sale; an event where people sell useditems that are still in good or fair condition, especially to raise money for schoolor organization* The church members are donating items for the rummage sale, and theproceeds will be used to send missionaries overseas.gift certificate– a piece of paper that allows one to spend a certain amount ofmoney at a particular store or restaurant* Krystal received a gift certificate for a haircut at a local beauty salon.silent auction– an event where people write their name on a list to show howmuch money they are willing to pay for various items, especially to raise moneyfor an organization* The most popular item at the silent auction was an all-expenses-paid trip toDisneyland.breather– a break; a period of time when one can rest and relax* Blake is a tax preparer, so he’s working a lot and won’t get a breather until aftertax season.brick– a rectangular block, usually red or brown, made from clay, used to makewalls and buildings* Do you prefer brick fireplaces, or stone fireplaces?to engrave– to use a special tool to carve or scratch words into a piece of glass,metal, or stone* Each award is engraved with the recipient’s name and the date.tombstone– a large stone placed above a grave (where a body is buried) withthe name, date of birth, date of death, and possibly a short message* Many tombstones say “RIP” meaning “rest in peace.”2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 985 – School FundraisersCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)Why aren’t Valerie and A.J. excited about the fundraiser?Because they’re tired of being asked to help the school raise money.Because they don’t think the school needs to raise any more money.Because they don’t think most of the money will benefit the school.Which of these fundraisers involves food?A bake sale.A rummage sale.A craft sale.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?to hit upThe phrase “to hit up,” in this podcast, means to ask someone for money: “Themayor is hitting up taxpayers for more funds to pay for public transportation.” Thephrase “to hit the road” means to start a journey: “We’ll finish packing tonight andthen hit the road early tomorrow morning.” The phrase “to hit a brick wall” meansto not be able to continue doing something: “At first, his Spanish improvedquickly, but then he hit a brick wall when he ran out of books to read in thelanguage.” Finally, the phrase “to hit it off with (someone)” means to instantly likeanother person and begin a relationship: “I think you and my cousin would reallyhit it off, because you have a lot of similar interests.”brickIn this podcast, the word “brick” means a rectangular block, usually red or brown,made from clay, used to make walls and buildings: “In the children’s book TheBig, Bad Wolf, the wolf isn’t able to blow down the house made of bricks.” Thephrase “bricks and mortar” refers to a physical store, not an online business:“Bricks and mortar bookstores are struggling to stay in business when onlinebookstores can sell so many more books at lower prices.” Finally, the phrase “tobang (one’s) head against a brick wall” means to be in a very difficult situationand unable to make progress: “Trying to persuade these lawmakers to vote inour favor is like banging my head against a brick wall. They never listen.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 985 – School FundraisersCULTURE NOTESchool-Business Partnership FundraisersAs “school funding” (the amount of money available to pay for schools) is “cut”(reduced), many school “administrators” (people who lead a school, not teachers)have to become creative in organizing new fundraisers that will bring in much-needed money without “tapping out” (taking all of someone’s money) students’families. So many schools are creating partnerships with local businesses,hoping to receive money and “in-kind donations” (donations of items, not money)in exchange for providing advertising opportunities and access to students’families.For example, some businesses donate “space” (room) to schools for specialevents, and in exchange they get to promote their business to the eventparticipants. Other businesses donate their products to the schools, which thensell them in fundraising events while “acknowledging” (recognizing and thanking)businesses for their support.Some restaurants have special fundraising evenings where they give apercentage of all money they earn during a certain period of time to the school.The school has an “incentive” (motivation; reason for doing something) toencourage students’ families to go to that restaurant on the “designated” (set;established for a particular purpose) evening, so the restaurant has morecustomers than usual and hopes that some of those customers will become“repeat customers” (customers who go there again).Other businesses sponsor special events, like sports championships, inexchange for “signage” (signs with a company’s name and/or logo) placed at theevent. Sometimes those businesses send their employees to volunteer at thoseevents, too, which can improve the business’s “reputation” (how someone isviewed by others) “in the eyes of” (in the opinion or perspective of) students’families.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – a4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 985 – School FundraisersCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 985 – SchoolFundraisers.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 985. 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. Take a look at our ESL Podcast Store withsome additional courses in English. You can also read our ESL Podcast Blog,and why not go over to Facebook and like us at facebook.com/eslpod.This dialogue is about trying to raise money – trying to get money – for someactivity at your school. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Valerie: What’s this?A.J.: It’s a note from Rachel’s school. It’s about the next fundraiser.Valerie: Oh no, not another one. What is it this time – a raffle, car wash, orspaghetti dinner?A.J.: It’s none of those things. It’s a combination bake sale and craft sale.Parents are supposed to donate baked goods and handmade items.Valerie: This is crazy. Every month there’s something else. Last month, it was acandy sale. I had to hit up everybody at work, and that’s on the tail of raffletickets the month before. It’s like this every year.A.J.: I know. We already donated a lot of things to the rummage sale lastsemester and gift certificates for the silent auction two months ago. With two kidsin two different schools, I feel like we never get a breather.Valerie: I know, and there’s more. Brian’s school is asking parents to buy a brickthat will be part of a new school building and our names will be engraved on it.A.J.: You’re kidding, right? One more fundraiser and my name will get engraved,all right – on my tombstone!5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.
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