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In this podcast, the phrase “to spring for (something)” means to pay for something: “Jules was really surprised when her father sprung for a pony.” The phrase “to spring up” means to appear suddenly or to begin to exist: “Coffee shops are springing up all over town.” The phrase “to spring (something) on (someone)” means to surprise someone by telling him or her something very unexpected: “How could you just spring the news on your parents like that? You should have prepared them first for what was coming.” Finally, the phrase “to spring a leak” means for a boat or container to suddenly have a hole that water is coming through: “Our boat hit a rock and sprung a leak.” 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 755 – Rejecting Newer Technology
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 755: Rejecting Newer Technology.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 755. 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 Darlene and Chris about someone who doesn’t like new technology. Let’s get started.
Darlene: Thanks for agreeing to take a look at my computer. It’s been acting up lately.
Chris: Sure, I don’t mind. Is this it?
Darlene: Yeah.
Chris: How long have you had this computer? It looks like it belongs in the ice age.
Darlene: I admit it’s a little dated. I must be one of the last holdouts in switching to a newer model.
Chris: What are you waiting for? It seems to me that all of your computer problems would be solved if you spring for a new one.
Darlene: I have a lot of old programs
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