پادکست شماره 7 @met_RMS

The Office - Virus! #007 A: Oh great! This stupid computer froze again! That’s the third time today! Hey Samuel, can you come take a look at my PC? It’s acting up again. It must have a virus or something. B: Just give me a second; I’ll be right up. B: I ran a virus scan on your computer, and it turns out that you have a lot of infected files! A: But I’m quite careful when I’m browsing the internet, I have no idea how I could have picked up a virus. B: Well, you have to make sure that your anti-virus software is updated regularly; yours wasn’t up to date, that’s probably what was causing your problems. A: Ok. Anything else? B: Yeah, try not to kick or hit the computer! A: Um yeah... Sorry about that. Key Vocabulary freeze - to stop working properly take a look - see, revise act up - not working properly be right up - go upstairs soon pick up - get, acquire browse - look, search up to date - having all the most recent information Supplementary Vocabulary monitor - computer screen computer tech - person in a company who fixes computers corrupt file - damaged or broken computer file that can’t be opened surf the net - look for information on the internet web browser - computer program that allows you to go on the internet @met_RMS

پادکست شماره 8 @met_RMS

Daily Life - What’s your name again? #008 A: Nick! How’s it going? B: Oh, hey... A: What are you doing in this neighborhood? Do you live around here? B: Actually, my office is right around the corner. A: It was great to meet you last week at the conference. I really enjoyed our conversation about foreign investment. B: Yeah, yeah, it was really interesting. You know, I’m in a bit of a hurry, but here’s my card. We should definitely meet up again and continue our discussion. A: Sure, you still have my contact details, right? B: You know what, this is really embarrassing, but your name has just slipped my mind. Can you remind me? A: Sure, my name is Ana Ferris. Don’t worry about it; it happens to me all the time. I’m terrible with names too. Key Vocabulary how’s it going - how are you around here - close to here around the corner - on the next street in bit of a hurry - moving quickly, having no time contact details - information required to contact someone, i.e. telephone number, email address slip my mind - been forgotten terrible with - bad at Supplementary Vocabulary around there - close to there to recognize - to know and remember someone or something you have seen before acquaintance - someone you know, but who is not a close friend in a rush - move quickly, not have much time forgetful - forgetting things easily @met_RMS

پادکست شماره 9 @met_RMS

The Weekend - Silence please! #009 A: Those people in front of us are making so much noise. It’s so inconsiderate! B: Don’t worry about it; it’s not such a big deal. A: Oh... I can’t hear a thing! Excuse me, can you keep it down? C: Sure, sorry ’bout that! A: Someone’s phone is ringing! B: Honey, I think it’s your phone. Did you forget to switch it off? A: Oh, no! You’re right. That’s so embarrassing! C: Do you mind keeping it down? I’m trying to watch a movie here! Key Vocabulary inconsiderate - not thinking of the feelings of other people; not thoughtful not such a big deal - not a big problem can’t hear a thing - unable to hear keep it down - be quiet switch off - turn off do you mind - could you please Supplementary Vocabulary noisy - very loud rude - impolite to disturb - to interrupt, bother, or upset to interrupt - to speak or make noise when someone else is speaking to whisper - to speak very softly @met_RMS

پادکست شماره 10 @met_RMS

Daily Life - I’m in Debt #010 A: Hello, I’m here to see Mr. Corleone. B: Right this way, sir. C: Charlie! What can I do for you? B: Mr. Corleone, I’m really sorry to trouble you, but I need your help. C: Anything for you, Charlie! Your father was like a brother to me. B: Well, sir, you see, this recession has hit me pretty hard; I lost my job and I’m in a lot of debt. C: I see... B: Yeah, you know, I’ve got credit card bills, car payments, I’ve got to pay my mortgage; and on top of all that, I have to pay my son’s college tuition. C: So you’re asking for a loan. B: Well, I just thought maybe you could help me out. C: What? At a time like this? I’m broke too, you know! You’re not the only one who has been hit by the recession! I lost half my money in the stock market crash! Go on! Get outta here! Key Vocabulary trouble - disturb or bother recession - a period of time when the economy of a country is bad hit me pretty hard - had a strong, negative affect on me debt - the amount of money you owe to a person, bank, company, etc. on top of all that - besides that, in addition to broke - not have any money Supplementary Vocabulary borrow - take and use some money, and return the equal amount of money at a later time pay back - return the money you borrowed a loan - amount of money borrowed take out a loan - borrow money unemployed - having no job downturn - a time when the economy is worse than usual @met_RMS

پادکست شماره 11 @met_RMS

Daily Life - Turn left here! #011 A: Hurry up, get in! B: I’m in , let’s go! A: OK, make a left here... no wait, I meant make a right. Come on speed up! B: Geeze! What’s the rush? A: Don’t worry about it, just drive. Oh, no, the light is about to change... step on it! B: Are you nuts? I’m not going to run a red light! A: Whatever. Just turn right here. The freeway will be packed at this hour... let’s take a side street. Go on! Get out of our way! Move, move! B: What’s your problem? Geez. Having a fit is not going to help! A: Here, I know a short cut... just go down here and we’ll cut through Ashburn Heights. Let’s go, let’s go! Watch out for that lady! B: I’m going as fast as I can! A: Yes! We made it. 5:58, just before the library closes. B: You’re such a geek! Key Vocabulary hurry up - move faster make a left - turn left step on it - drive a lot faster nuts - crazy speed up - go faster have a fit - get very angry cut through - quickly go past or though something that blocks you packed - full, having lots of cars Supplementary Vocabulary road rage - be very angry at other drivers while driving back street - small street that is away from the main streets u-turn - a 180 degree turn in the car to back up - to move backwards, the opposite of go forwards to pass - to drive past another car on the road to pass a car on the road to park - to stop the car and turn off the engine @met_RMS

پادکست شماره 12 @met_RMS

Global View - Here Comes the Bride #012 A: I can’t believe that Anthony is finally getting married! B: Yeah, well, it’s about time. He’s been living with his parents for forty years! A: Don’t be mean. Look, here come the brides- maids! Their dresses look beautiful! B: Who are those kids walking down the aisle? A: That’s the flower girl and the ring bearer. I’m pretty sure they’re the groom’s niece and nephew. Oh, they look so cute! B: I just hope the priest makes it quick. I’m starving. I hope the food’s good at the reception. A: That’s all you ever think about, food! Oh, I think the bride’s coming now! She looks gorgeous. Wait, what’s she doing? Where’s she going? B: Oh, great! Does this mean that the reception is canceled? Key Vocabulary married - joined in marriage it’s about time - finally bridesmaid - female friends or relatives who helps the bride at a wedding aisle - a passage between sections of seats flower girl - a girl at a wedding that throws flower petals down the aisle ring bearer - a boy at a wedding that holds the wedding rings reception - party held to celebrate something or to welcome people groom - a man who is about to be married bride - female who is about to get married gorgeous - very beautiful or attractive Supplementary Vocabulary groomsman - male friend or relative who helps the groom on the wedding day maid of honor - female fiend or relative who acts as a witness at the wedding best man - male friend or relative who acts as a witness at the wedding ushers - men who help guest find their seats vow - promises that the bride and groom make to each other during the wedding ceremony @met_RMS