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The word “scale,” in this podcast, means a small device that is used to weigh oneself: “Take off your shoes and coat before you step on the scale.” A “scale” can also be used to weigh other things (not just people): “Please use the kitchen scale to weigh one pound of blueberries.” The word “scale” also refers to the size or importance of something, compared to what is normal: “The organization has a large-scale project that means working in more than 30 countries.” A “scale” can be a system for measuring something: “On a scale from one to ten, how helpful are these podcasts?” Or, “The pH scale is used to measure the acidity of liquids.” On a fish or snake, a “scale” is one of the small, hard pieces that cover the body: “The snake has yellow and black scales that protect it from other animals.” to shed In this podcast, the verb “to shed” means to get rid of something: “Ursula looked much younger after she shed her long hair for a shorter haircut.” The verb “to shed” can also mean for something to fall off in nature: “The trees shed their leaves in the fall.” Or, “The cat is shedding, so there is hair all over the sofa.” The phrase “to shed tears” means to cry: “They shed some tears when they said goodbye.” The phrase “to shed light on (something)” means to explain something so that it is easier to understand: “They asked the professor to shed light on his research project.” Finally, as a noun, a “shed” is a small building that is used to store things when they are not being used: “We keep the children’s bicycles and other outdoor toys in the shed.” 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 291 – Going on a Diet
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 291: Going on a Diet.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 291. 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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Our episode is called “Going on a Diet.” Let's get started!
Decima: My scale at home can’t be right. I weighed myself this morning and I’ve gained another five pounds since last month!
Sebastian: You’re not the only one. My pants are feeling tight and it’s getting harder to see my feet!
Decima: Okay, I’m making a decision right here, right now. I’m going on a diet, and I’m going to do whatever it takes to shed these extra pounds. Right after work I’m going to the drugstore for some diet pills.
Sebastian: You’ll want to take it easy with those pills. My wife took some diet
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