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In this podcast, the word “runoff” means liquid, especially rainfall, that moves downward from one point toward a stream, river, lake, or ocean, especially taking soil (dirt) and chemicals with it: “The farmers are concerned that their field runoff might contain dangerous levels of pesticides and fertilizer.” The phrase “to run off (something)” means to be powered by a particular source of energy: “These smoke detectors run off batteries.” Or, “This car runs off natural gas instead of gasoline.” The phrase “to run off with (someone)” means to secretly leave one’s family to start a romantic relationship with another person: “We were all shocked when Kris left his life and ran off with his secretary.” Finally, the phrase “to run (something) off” can mean to make a few photocopies of something: “Please run off 10 copies of this report before the meeting this afternoon.” 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 1183 – Air and Water Pollution
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اپیزود مرتبط با این کلمه: «Air and Water Pollution». 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 1,183 – Air and Water Pollution.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,183, I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Visit ESLPod.com today. When you do, be sure to become a member of ESL Podcast. When you become a member, you can download a Learning Guide for this episode that contains, among other many wonderful things, a complete transcript of everything we say. This episode is all about air and water pollution. Sounds like fun. Let’s get started.
Julia: Stop poisoning us! Stop poisoning us!
Robert: Why are you picketing in front of this factory?
Julia: This factory is polluting our air and water. They’re responsible for contaminating the environment with dangerous chemicals and waste.
Robert: But your entire family works here. Aren’t you concerned you’ll cause trouble for them and the other workers?
Julia: What’s more important is their health.
پیشنمایش ۲ دقیقهای تمام شد. برای ادامه، وارد صفحه کامل پادکست شو.