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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1007 – Getting MuggedGLOSSARYstop thief– a phrase shouted when one has been robbed, used to get attentionand help from people who are nearby* Stop thief! That man just stole my wallet!to be mugged– to be robbed, especially on the street; to have one’s wallet orpurse taken away by force* If you’re mugged, it’s important to cancel all your credit cards and debit cardsas soon as possible.purse– handbag; a small bag carried by a woman, usually with a shoulder strap,used to hold money, identification, make-up, a hairbrush, and other items neededduring the day* Before Cindy became a mother, she used a small, stylish purse. But now thatshe has kids, she uses a huge bag filled with toys, books, snacks, diapers, andmore.jewelry– decorative ornaments worn on the body, especially necklaces,bracelets, and rings* The job candidate wore so much jewelry that it became a distraction during theinterview.valuable– an item that is expensive and can be resold for a significant amountof money* Please keep any valuables in the hotel safe, not in your room.flashy– impressive and getting a lot of attention; extravagant; shiny* Do flashy sports cars get more speeding tickets than family cars?enticement –something offered or used to make someone want to do or havesomething; bait* High pay is a powerful enticement for accepting difficult and dangerous jobs.to mind (one’s) own business– to focus on oneself and not be overlyinterested in other people’s actions or interests; to not be a gossip or a busybody;to keep to oneself* I was minding my own business, not doing anything to attract attention, whensuddenly the restaurant owner asked me to leave.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 1007 – Getting Muggedwell-lighted– with a lot of light; with enough light to see clearly; not dark or dim* Well-lighted restaurants are best for business meetings, not for romantic dates.dim– without very much light; somewhat (but not entirely) dark, making it difficultto see clearly* Doesn’t it hurt your eyes to read in such a dim room?target– a person or thing that is the aim of an attack or the focus of some action* With this marketing campaign, our target is young women, ages 16-24.insight– a true understanding about something, especially when it is notapparent or obvious to everyone* What were the key insights derived from the survey findings?in a flash– quickly, suddenly, and without any indication that something wasgoing to happen* In a flash, the sunny skies disappeared behind dark rain clouds.self-defense– the art and practice of using one’s body and possibly smallobjects to protect oneself from an unexpected physical attack* The university recommends that all female students take a course in self-defense.advice– recommendations and guidance about how one should do something orthe best way to do something* Do you have any advice about which extra-curricular activities Jimmy should beinvolved with in order to get into a good university?to file a report– to officially inform a person or organization about something sothat it must be recognized and investigated or otherwise dealt with* The inspector is required to file a report when he or she finds unhealthyconditions.to get (one’s) hopes up– to raise one’s expectations; to begin to feel hopeful oroptimistic about something* Tens of thousands of people are buying lottery tickets, so the odds of winningare quite low. Try not to get your hopes up.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 1007 – Getting MuggedCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1. Which of these things does the police officer not mention as an enticement fora thief?a) Driving an expensive car.b) Walking without other people.c) Being in dark areas.2. Why does Vanessa say, “I think I’ve had as much advice as I can take in onenight”?a) Because she was extremely frightened by the experience.b) Because the police officer is asking too many questions.c) Because the police officer is making recommendations about her behavior.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?purseThe word “purse,” in this podcast, means a small bag carried by a woman,usually with a shoulder strap, used to hold money, identification, make-up, ahairbrush, and other items needed during the day: “Do most women change theirpurse every day to match their outfit?” A “change purse” or a “coin purse” is amuch smaller bag that closes with a zipper or clasp and is used to hold coins:“Please look in my coin purse to see if we have coins to pay the toll.” Finally, thephrase “to hold the purse strings” means to have the power or authority to decidehow money is spent: “When I was growing up, my Dad held the purse strings inthe family.”to get (one’s) hopes upIn this podcast, the phrase “to get (one’s) hopes up” means to raise one’sexpectations or to begin to feel hopeful or optimistic about something: “The jobsounds great, but they’re looking for someone with 10 years of experience, sodon’t get your hopes up.” The phrase “to have high hopes” means to be veryoptimistic that something will succeed: “We have high hopes that Becca willbecome a neurosurgeon.” The phrase “a glimmer of hope” means a smallamount of hope in an almost impossible situation: “As long as there’s a glimmerof hope that she’s alive, we’ll keep looking for her.” Finally, the phrase “not ahope in hell” is used to talk about something that has no chance of succeedingbecause it is impossible: “There’s not a hope in hell that she’ll forgive you afterwhat you did.”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 1007 – Getting MuggedCULTURE NOTEFlash Mob Robberies“Flash mobs” are a form of entertainment and social expression. A group ofpeople who are dressed normally and acting normally in a public area suddenly“come together” (cooperate; work together) to do something unexpected, such ashaving a “giant” (very large) “pillow fight” (when people playfully hit each otherwith pillows), sing a song, perform a “skit” (a short play). Flash mobs are usuallyfun and enjoyable, or at least interesting and “satirical” (using sarcasm to make apoint about something).But some flash mobs are much “darker” (more evil; not good). “Flash mobrobberies,” also known as “flash robs,” are instances of “mass” (with a largegroup of people participating) theft. In a “typical” (common) flash mob robbery, alarge number of people enter a store at the same time and quickly begin“stealing” (taking without permission) goods. “Whereas” (while) store employeesare usually “prepared” (having the necessary knowledge and equipment) to dealwith one or two “shoplifters” (people who steal things from stores), they arequickly “overwhelmed” (unable to deal with something because it is too big orchallenging) by the large group of shoplifters. The thieves leave the store withtheir “loot” (items that have been stolen) very quickly, before the police canarrive.Flash mob robberies most often happen in large cities. In many cases, theparticipants are “strangers” (people who do not know each other) and theinstances of mass theft are organized via “social media” (interactivecommunication sites like Facebook or Twitter). The flash mobs are often caughton “surveillance tapes” (recordings from security cameras “mounted” (hung on awall in the stores), but because the crime happens so quickly it can be difficult forpolice to “apprehend” (arrest) the thieves.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – c4These 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 1007 – Getting MuggedCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1007 – GettingMugged.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1007. 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. Download a Learning Guide for this episode,right after you become a member of ESL Podcast.This episode is about a woman who gets mugged – someone steals somethingfrom her. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Vanessa: Stop thief!Police Officer: What happened?Vanessa: I just got mugged. That guy stole my purse, jewelry, camera – all of myvaluables!Police Officer: Were you wearing flashy jewelry and carrying an expensivecamera? Those are big enticements for muggers.Vanessa: I didn’t have anything on that was flashy, and I was minding my ownbusiness.Police Officer: Well, you should never go out alone at night, and if you have to,stay in well-lighted areas. Traveling on dim streets makes you a target forthieves.Vanessa: Thanks for that insight.Police Officer: Can you describe the person who mugged you?Vanessa: No, it happened in a flash. I didn’t get a good look at his face, but I’msure it was a man.5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2014). 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