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The word “abstract,” in this podcast, means with images that do not look like real objects, but instead are unclear or are based on imagination: “I like abstract paintings, but this one just looks like a swirl of colors.” Something that is “abstract” can also be something based on ideas or theory instead of real events or examples: “Davi described his plan in abstract terms, but he didn’t provide any numbers.” Finally, as a noun, an “abstract” is a short piece of writing that summarizes the most important information in an academic article: “Quentin spent hours reading journal abstracts, trying to find the right kinds of research to use as references in his research paper.” to be cut out for In this podcast, the phrase “to be cut out for” means to be prepared for something, or to be ready to have, do, or understand something: “Do you think you’re cut out for fatherhood?” The phrase “to cut (someone) off” means to stop giving someone something, especially alcohol: “Bartenders are required to cut customers off if they’ve had too much to drink.” The phrase “to cut (someone) off” also means to stop providing a service: “The electric company is going to cut us off if we don’t pay the bill by the end of the day.” Finally, the phrase “to not cut it” means to not be good enough for something: “Victor dreamed of being a rock musician, but he just couldn’t cut it.” 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. www.easytalk.ir English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 894 – Understanding Modern Art
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 894: Understanding Modern Art.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 894. I'm your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful, and I do mean beautiful, Los Angeles, California.
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This episode is about understanding modern art, something many of us have a difficult time doing. We’ll listen to a dialogue between Stephan and Livia. Let's get started.
Stephan: What’s that?
Livia: It’s my latest artwork. It’s experimental.
Stephan: It’s, um...
Livia: Abstract. It’s part of a performance art piece I’m putting together. It’ll really challenge people’s perceptions of reality.
Stephan: I don’t really understand contemporary art. Is it supposed to
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