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The word “border,” in this podcast, means the geographic line separating or dividing two parts of land on a map: “The border between Oregon and Washington follows the Columbia river.” Or, “Do we need a passport to cross the U.S./Canadian border?” The word “border” can also refer to the division or separation between other things: “Biochemistry straddles the border between biology, chemistry, and genetic engineering.” The word “border” also refers to a line along the edge of an object: “The information would be easier to read if you put a border around the table.” Or, “What a beautiful lace border you’ve put on the tablecloth!” When talking about a yard or garden, a “border” is an area along the edge of the grass where flowers or other plants grow: “Lynn bought a lot of tulips to plant along the border.” to strike In this podcast, the verb “to strike” means to attack or to hit someone, or to send a bomb: “When the pilot made a mistake, the bomb struck a hospital instead of the military base.” The phrase “to strike a match” means to move a match against a hard surface to create a fire: “Shannon tried to strike the match, but it was wet and wouldn’t light.” The phrase “to strike a deal” means to reach an agreement: “Let’s strike a deal: I’ll wash your car if you’ll help me with my essay.” Finally, the phrase “to strike a balance” means to spend the right amount of time or give the right amount of attention to two or more things: “Many people struggle to strike a balance between work and family.” 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 674 – Threatening Other Countries
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 674: Threatening Other Countries.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 674. 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. Go there to download a Learning Guide for this episode.
In this episode, we’re going to hear a conversation between Tania and Emilio about threatening other countries. When two countries are having difficulties, shall we say, and might even in fact start fighting each other. Let’s get started.
Tania: Did you see the news today? Canada has been doing military exercises near the Canada-U.S. border. I think they’re trying to send us a message.
Emilio: They’re just saber-rattling. They think we’re amassing weapons near the border and they’re posturing.
Tania: I don’t think they’re just posturing.
Emilio: Canada is no real threat. No one in the government wants to bear the responsibility of violating Canada’s treaty with us.
Tania: How can you say that? All of this military aggression makes me
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