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The word “model,” in this podcast, means the specific product that a company sells: “This company makes three models of MP3 players. Which one do you like best?” “Model” can also mean a small or miniature version of something: “He liked to build model airplanes.” Or, “Before starting to build the new government building, the architect made a model to show what the new building will look like.” A “model” is also a person who is paid to wear a company’s clothing for advertising: “She is a model for a children’s clothing store.” Finally, “model” can also mean a standard or an example of something used for other people to follow: “He is a model citizen.” Or, “The new workers were shown a model of what they would be building.” to strip In this podcast, the phrase “to strip” means take apart completely or to remove the major parts of something: “The burglars stripped the store of all its computers.” The word “strip” also means a thin and narrow piece of something: “Can you cut the chicken into long strips?” Or, “I don’t think that even a small airplane can land on this thin strip of land.” Also, “strip” means to remove one’s clothes: “The kids stripped down to their bathing suits when they got to the swimming pool.” Finally, “strip” means to take away: “The country’s leader was stripped of her power and a new leader took her place.” 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 377 – Reporting a Stolen Car
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اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «Reporting a Stolen Car». دو دقیقه اول را همینجا گوش کن و متن همگام را دنبال کن. برای ادامه کامل، از دکمه پایین استفاده کن.
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 377: Reporting a Stolen Car.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 377. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
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This episode is a dialogue between Kenji and a police officer, about his car that has been stolen. Let’s listen.
Kenji: Hello, my car was stolen and I want to report it.
Officer: Where was it when it was stolen?
Kenji: It was parked outside of my apartment building. I went outside this morning to drive to work, and it was gone.
Officer: Okay, you need to fill out this form. Put down the make and model of the vehicle, the year, and the color. You’ll also need the license plate number. Do you know the vehicle’s VIN number?
Kenji: No, I don’t.
Officer: That’s okay. Just fill it
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