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The phrase “to be settled,” in this podcast, means to be agreed upon or decided, or for all the details of an agreement or arrangement to be worked out: “Okay, so we’ll pay for the conference and you’ll pay for the reception. Thank goodness it’s settled!” The word “settled” also means to be comfortable and constant, no longer changing: “Pierre wants to have new adventures, but his wife prefers a more settled life.” The word “settled” can also mean feeling natural and comfortable with one’s life and position: “How long did it take before you felt settled in the city?” Finally, the phrase “to settle down” means to calm down and stop moving or making noise; “Children, settle down! It’s time to listen to the teacher.” “To settle down” can also mean to get married and have a family: “Rick is 42 years old. Do you think he’ll ever settle down?” banner day In this podcast, the phrase “banner day” or “banner year” means an important, noteworthy day or year that should be recognized and remembered: “This was a banner day for our company. We earned three awards at the ceremony.” Or, “This was a banner year for sales.” Normally a “banner” is a large, long piece of cloth or paper with words or images, often used to cover a table or to lead a group in a parade: “We need a big banner with our company’s logo for our table at the trade show.” The phrase “to wave the banner” means to support some cause: “Greenpeace tries to wave the banner of environmentalism.” A “banner” can also refer to a flag. For example, the U.S. flag is sometimes called the “star- spangled” (covered with many stars) banner. 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 803 – Negotiating a Peace Treaty
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 803: Negotiating a Peace Treaty.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 803. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in the city – the beautiful city of Los Angeles, California.
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This episode is called “Negotiating a Peace Treaty.” A “treaty,” an agreement between two different countries. Let’s get started.
Ahmed: Have you heard the news?
Menna: The nations of Palicia and Isram have signed a peace treaty. This means that there will be an immediate ceasefire and an end to hostilities. This is a historic day!
Ahmed: I never thought I’d live to see this day. Has everything been settled?
Menna: Only the most important things. The borders have been decided, there will be a recognition of statehood, and political prisoners will be exchanged.
Ahmed: That’s
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