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monitor
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In this podcast, the verb “to monitor” means to observe or track, or to watch how something changes over time: “The scientists are monitoring changes in temperature around the world to understand the effects of global warming.” The verb “to monitor” can also mean to secretly listen to someone else’s phone calls or conversations, almost like spying: “Mara refuses to talk on a cell phone because she thinks her conversations might be monitored.” When talking about technology, a “monitor” is the part of a computer that has a screen: “Craig is saving his money to buy a flat-screen monitor.” Finally, in a classroom, a “monitor” is a child who has been chosen to help the teacher in some particular way: “Jimmy is the hallway monitor this week.” 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 785 – Consulting a Pharmacist
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 785: Consulting a Pharmacist.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 785. 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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In this dialogue, we go to the pharmacy, or the drugstore, to buy some drugs. Sounds fun. Let’s get started.
Pharmacist: Can I help you?
Sanaz: Yes, I had some questions for the pharmacist.
Pharmacist: I’m the pharmacist. How can I help you?
Sanaz: Can I fill these prescriptions here?
Pharmacist: Yes, you can. Just give those to the pharmacy technician and she’ll take care of you.
Sanaz: The reason I ask is that I’m hoping there’s a home remedy for my problems so I don’t have to pay for prescription medication.
Pharmacist: If you’ve already seen a doctor, then I would follow his or her instructions on what to
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