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The word “agent,” in this podcast, means a person whose job is to represent actors, musicians, writers, or other types of artist to help them find work: “Ingot’s agent suggested he audition for three Broadway musicals.” An “agent” can also be something that creates change: “Cell phones have been an important agent of change for how people communicate with one another.” An “undercover agent” or a “secret agent” is a law enforcement officer who does not wear a uniform and tries to learn information by pretending to be someone else: “A secret agent was able to develop a close relationship with several of the gang members, learning about their drug deals.” Finally, a “double agent” is a spy who works for two countries at the same time: “He worked as a double agent, selling U.S. secrets to the Russian government and Russian secrets to the U.S. government.” to stamp out In this podcast, the phrase “to stamp out” means to end or eliminate something: “Our researchers dream of finding a cure to stamp out AIDS.” The verb “to stamp” usually means to put one’s foot down very heavily: “The boys wore cowboy boots and stamped to the beat while dancing.” The phrase “to stamp on (an insect)” means to kill an insect by stepping on it with one’s foot or shoe: “Mother shrieked and then stamped on the spider.” Finally, the phrase “to rubber-stamp” is used to talk about how someone, usually a government official, approves something without really thinking about it: “The president just rubber- stamps anything put on his desk. I don’t think he even reads the documents first.” 3 these materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. English as a Second Language Podcast www.eslpod.com ESL Podcast 701 – Improving Your Looks
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 701: Improving Your Looks.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 701. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Our website is eslpod.com. Don’t miss the Learning Guide for this episode that will help you improve your English much more quickly than if you don’t have our Learning Guide.
This episode is called “Improving Your Looks.” It’s going to talk about “physical features,” things that may make you look more handsome or more beautiful. Let’s get started.
Leo: Where have you been?
Mai: I’ve been meeting with an agent. You know I’ve wanted to pursue a career in acting for a long time, but today I actually met with a real agent. She thinks I have potential.
Leo: Is she going to sign you?
Mai: She might. She suggested a few improvements that are going to make me more salable as an actress.
Leo: What did she suggest?
Mai: Well, she thought I should get some hair extensions to make my hair look longer and fuller.
Leo: There’s nothing wrong with your hair.
Mai: Well, she
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