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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 1019 – Losing a Passport While TravelingGLOSSARYpassport– an official identifying document issued by the national government,usually a small book, that allows one to travel to and from other countries* Jan’s passport is covered in visas and stamps from countries all over the world.pickpocket– a person who steals money and other valuables from otherpeople’s pockets or bags without being noticed* There are a lot of pickpockets on the subway, so be sure to keep your wallet inan inside pocket where nobody can reach it.to misplace– to accidentally put something somewhere without realizing whatone has done; to accidentally put something in a spot other than where it wouldnormally be kept* Hanna misplaced her car keys, so she wasn’t able to drive anywhere all day.to turn out– to turn something inside out; to take the inner part of somethingand bring it to the exterior* In comic strips, a person whose pockets have been turned out representssomeone who doesn’t have any money.to panic– to experience a sudden feeling of intense worry and/or fear, when oneis not able to think clearly and does not know what to do* Is it normal for a man to panic this much right before his wedding?to flag down– to get someone’s attention by waving one’s arm in the air,especially to get the attention of a waiter, police officer, or taxi driver* The service in that restaurant was terrible! We had to flag down our waiter toorder, and then again to ask for water.to file a police report– to officially provide information about a crime to a policeofficer, usually with the expectation that the police will conduct an investigation* The insurance company won’t reimburse us for the stolen computer unless wefile a police report and send them a copy of it.embassy– the building where an ambassador works as an officialrepresentative of his or her own government within another country* The embassy should have information about getting a student visa for a study-abroad program.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 1019 – Losing a Passport While Travelingto be left behind– to not be able to go with the rest of the group as it advancesor progresses, usually because one was not fast enough or good enough* Tyrone is learning to read very quickly, and most of his classmates are beingleft behind.to get ahead of (oneself)– to do something sooner than one should do it orneeds to do it, especially to worry about or prepare for some future event thatmay or may not happen* Don’t get ahead of yourself and buy a new car before you find out whether yougot the job.temporary– not permanent; lasting for only a short period of time* Living in a hotel isn’t ideal, but the arrangement is only temporary until thecontractor can finish fixing the roof on our house.stuck– not able to move; not able to leave a place; without any options oralternatives* The elevator was stuck between floors for hours.to take as long as it takes– a phrase used when one does not know how muchtime will be required for something to happen, but one has accepted theuncertainty and is trying to not worry about it* Childbirth will take as long as it takes. You can’t rush it.belongings– possessions; all the things that one owns; the objects that one has* Five years ago, all our belongings fit in a small car, but now we have a housefull of furniture, so moving will be much more difficult this time.for nothing– without any purpose, reason, or meaning; without any result orimportance* I can’t believe we bought those flashlights, bottled water, and canned food fornothing. The storm didn’t even come close to our house!to count (one’s) chickens– a short version of a longer phrase, “to count one’schickens before they hatch,” meaning to assume that something will happen inthe future, even if that thing might not actually happen* Karina is counting her chickens and already has a plan for spending her nextraise. So she’ll be very disappointed if she doesn’t actually get the raise.inspiration– motivation, stimulation, and excitement about something,especially a new idea* What was your inspiration for writing your newest novel?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 1019 – Losing a Passport While TravelingCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)What does Nina mean when she says, “Flag down the police”?She wants Serge to call the police.She wants Serge to get a police officer’s attention.She wants to go to the nearest police station.What does Serge mean when he says, “Let’s not count our chickens”?He doesn’t want them to be cowards.He thinks money shouldn’t be a concern.He wants to wait and see what happens before agreeing with Nina.______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?to flag downThe phrase “to flag down,” in this podcast, means to get someone’s attention bywaving one’s arm in the air, especially to get the attention of a waiter, policeofficer, or taxi driver: “Quick! Flag down the mail carrier and see if we can addthis to the outgoing mail before he drives off.” As a verb, “to flag” can mean tomark something as being more important, especially to put a colored piece ofsticky paper in the margin: “Heather used a highlighter to flag the important factsin her history textbook.” Or, “Our realtor flagged all the places where we need tosign the contract.” Finally, the verb “to flag” means to become very tired andweak, without any more energy: “We were all flagging by the end of the nine-milehike.”left behindIn this podcast, the phrase “to be left behind” means to not be able to go with therest of the group as it advances or progresses, usually because one was not fastenough or good enough: “In terms of technological advances, aren’t you worriedthat you’ll be left behind if you don’t get a smart phone like everyone else?”When talking about payments or schedules, the phrase “to fall behind” means tonot be doing things when one is supposed to do them: “When Ingrid lost her job,she fell behind on her mortgage payments.” Or, “Why did the bridge constructionproject fall behind schedule?” Finally, the phrase “behind (someone’s) back”means secretly, without someone’s knowledge: “Why would you say such amean thing behind his back?”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 1019 – Losing a Passport While TravelingCULTURE NOTEThe Smart Traveler Enrollment ProgramThe Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a program of the “U.S.Department of State” (the part of the U.S. government responsible forinternational affairs and travel, including passports). The program allowstravelers to “register” (sign up for; provide information as a participant in) withinformation about their travel “itinerary” (plans for where one will be and what onewill do, and when). Then the Department of State automatically sends “traveladvisories” (information about what is happening in a country or area, especiallyrelated to safety and security).The Department of State also uses STEP information when “natural disasters”(major earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, etc.) occur. Government officials can“consult” (refer to) the STEP database to identify which U.S. citizens are in aparticular area and, if necessary, provide support to them and/or help them“evacuate” (leave an area in an emergency). For example, after the recentearthquake in Haiti, the STEP program helped the Department of State evacuatemore than 16,000 U.S. citizens. The information in the STEP database also helpsthe Department of State put U.S. citizens “overseas” (in other countries) “in touchwith” (in communication with) their “loved ones” (family members) when disastersmake communication difficult or impossible.The STEP program is not only for travelers, but also for U.S. citizens who areliving abroad “indefinitely” (without a defined end). It gives them a simple way toautomatically receive information from the nearest embassy, as well asinformation about voting and taxes while they are living overseas.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – b; 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 1019 – Losing a Passport While TravelingCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,019 – Losing aPassport While Traveling.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,019. 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. You can download a Learning Guide for thisepisode, as well as take a look at some of our special courses. All of our coursesand Learning Guides can be downloaded immediately right to your computer.On this episode, we’re going to listen to a dialogue between Nina and Sergeabout losing your passport while you are traveling. Let’s get started.[start of dialogue]Nina: Oh, my God! I can’t find my passport. I never should have put it in mypurse. I’m sure a pickpocket took it.Serge: Calm down. Maybe you just misplaced it. Let’s turn out all of your pocketsand search for it before we panic.Nina: I know it’s gone. I know it! Flag down the police. We have to file a policereport.Serge: If your passport has been stolen, we need to find the U.S. embassy.Nina: We’re supposed to continue on to the next country on our tour tomorrow.We’re going to get left behind!Serge: Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. If we need to find a U.S. embassy andapply for a temporary passport, we’ll do that.Nina: It’s Saturday! We won’t get any help at the embassy until Monday. We’ll bestuck here.Serge: It’ll take as long as it takes. Now, let’s search through all of yourbelongings before we do anything else.Nina: I just thought of something.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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