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

پادکست شماره 13 @met_RMS

Daily Life - I Can See Clearly Now #013 A: Hello, Arthur. What seems to be the problem? B: Hey doc. Well, I think I might need glasses. I’m getting headaches, and I really struggle to see things that are far away. But I have always had 20/20 vision. A: Sounds like you may be far-sighted. OK, then, cover your left eye and read the chart in front of you. B: Mmm... X, E, R, 3, a question mark, and I can’t quite make out the other symbol but I think it’s the peace sign. A: Wow, Arthur! You’re as blind as a bat! B: Yeah, I know, my vision is really blurry at times. A: Ok, then, head on over to the other room and pick out some frames while I fill out your prescription. B: Thanks, doc! A: Arthur, that’s the bathroom. Key Vocabulary seem to be - appears or is struggle - try very hard 20/20 vision - perfect eyesight make out - see far sighted - see far-away things more clearly than things nearby as blind as a bat - have really poor vision vision - ability to see things blurry - not clear pick out - choose prescription - a message written by a doctor that tells people what medicine to take Supplementary Vocabulary check-up - regular examination by a doctor to make sure a person is healthy short sighted - unable to see things far away (AmE) nearsighted - unable to see things far away (BrE) contacts - lenses you wear directly on your eyes to help you see optometrist - eye doctor prescribe - officially tell someone to use a medicine or treatment lenses - clear, curved piece of glass that helps people see better @met_RMS

پادکست شماره 14 @met_RMS

The Office - Making an Appointment #014 A: Hello, Fairbrook Consulting, how may I help you? B: Yes, this is Julianne Horton, and I’m calling to arrange an appointment with Ms. McNealy. A: Certainly, what day were you thinking of? B: How’s Thursday? Does she have any time available then? A: Um... let me double check... Unfortunately, she’s booked solid on Thursday, how does next Monday work for you? B: Actually, I’ve got something scheduled on Monday. Can she do Tuesday? A: Sure, Tuesday’s perfect. May I ask where you’re calling from? B: Sure, Merton Financial Advisors. A: Oh, actually, Tuesday’s no good. Sorry ’bout that. Key Vocabulary appointment - an agreement to meet someone at a particular time available - not busy, willing to talk to someone double check - check again booked solid - having no available place or time work for you - be okay with you scheduled - planned at a specific time no good - not okay Supplementary Vocabulary fully booked - booked solid; having no space or time available fit you in - find time to see someone in a busy schedule unavailable - not available occupied - busy doing something @met_RMS

پادکست شماره 15 @met_RMS

Daily Life - Where should we eat? #015 A: Do you two have any plans for the evening? B: We were thinking of checking out a restaurant in the neighborhood. Do you have any suggestions? A: I know this really nice Italian place. The food is fantastic, and the décor is beautiful. I’d recommend giving it a try. C: Actually, I’m not all that crazy about Italian food; I’m in the mood for something a bit lighter. A: In that case, I know a great little bistro. They make a really tasty seafood platter; the fish is outstanding. B: It sounds fantastic, but I’m allergic to seafood, so... A: Okay, well, let me think... Oh, I know this great little place. It’s just a hole in the wall, but they do the most amazing sandwiches. You gotta give them a try. C: Ella, you took me there last time I visited, and I got food poisoning, remember? Key Vocabulary check out - look at something that is attractive fantastic - extremely good décor - decoration in the mood for - have a desire for something or to do something light - not heavy on stomach, easy to digest bistro - small, trendy restaurant or bar tasty - delicious, tasting good outstanding - excellent allergic - have allergy towards something (usually food) a hole in the wall - a very small, usually cheap restaurant or bar food poisoning - becoming sick because of bacteria in food Supplementary Vocabulary yummy - tasting good crazy about - like very much not fond of - don’t like (polite) enjoyable - tasting good yum - expression you use when you’re enjoying food or drink @met_RMS