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silver
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The word “silver,” in this podcast, refers to the chemical element Ag, atomic number 47, which is a shiny, grey metal: “Do you prefer silver jewelry or gold jewelry?” A “silver medal” is a second-place prize in the Olympics or similar competitions: “She was happy when she won a silver medal, but she would have preferred a gold medal.” The phrase “to be born with a silver spoon in (one’s) mouth” means to be born into a rich family: “Yasmin was born with a silver spoon in her mouth, and her family was able to buy whatever she asked for.” Finally, the phrase “every cloud has a silver lining” means that one can find something good about any bad or sad situation: “Our return flight was canceled, but every cloud has a silver lining. It means we get to spend more time here.” to stock In this podcast, the verb “to stock” means to fill something with supplies, or to provide the items that are needed for full inventory: “Camping stores need to stock firewood, flashlights, and knives.” The phrase “to stock up” means to buy a lot of something so that one can use it in the future: “We often stock up on toilet paper and toothpaste when it goes on sale.” The phrase “to take stock of (something)” means to assess a situation or to think carefully about what has happened in order to plan one’s next action: “The executives need to take stock of the situation before deciding whether the company should continue its expansion.” Finally, in finance, a “stock” is a share in a company: “They’ve invested in stocks and bonds.” 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 1291 – Types of Metal
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,291 – Types of Metal.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,291. 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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This episode is a dialogue between Raquel and Chris about types of metal, that usually hard material that you usually find in the ground. Let’s get started.
Raquel: You’re not going to believe what my client wants for the finishes in their new house.
Chris: You’re the interior decorator to the rich and famous, so nothing would surprise me.
Raquel: My client wants only precious metals. He wants his bathroom fixtures to be made of platinum and gold.
Chris: You’re kidding! Stainless steel, bronze, or nickel ones aren’t good enough for him?
Raquel: Not even close. I suggested some aluminum light
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