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The word “standard,” in this podcast, means normal, ordinary, and not unusual or special: “The standard car model doesn’t include any fancy add-ons, such as a moon roof or leather seats.” The phrase “standard of living” refers to the lifestyle of a particular group of people, or how comfortable and wealthy they are: “If you move from New York to Nebraska, you’ll be able to maintain your current standard of living spending much less money.” A “double standard” refers to something that treats people unfairly, in two different ways: “Laughing when girls misbehave, but punishing boys when they do the same thing, is a double standard and it isn’t fair.” Finally, the phrase “gold standard” refers to something that is the best of its type and should be used for comparisons: “Their products are the gold standard in the industry.” to bar In this podcast, the verb “to bar” means to prevent someone from having or doing something: “If you’re carrying a weapon, you’ll be barred from entering the office building.” The verb “to bar” can also mean to block someone’s path: “The streets were barred during the parade.” The word “barring” means unless something happens: “Barring heavy rain, they’ll have an outdoor wedding.” Finally, the phrase “bar none” means that one is the best of a group: “He’s the best singer I’ve ever heard, bar none.” Finally, “monkey bars” are metal poles arranged for children to climb on and hang from in the schoolyard or park: “Eleanor spent the entire recess swinging on the monkey bars.” 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 1133 – Getting Immunizations Required by Schools
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,133 – Getting Immunizations Required by Schools.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,133. 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 something about immunizations. What are immunizations? Well, you’ll have to listen and find out, won’t you? Let’s get started.
Jonas: Hi, Jenny. Are you getting your kids ready for school, too?
Jenny: Yes, as you can see, we’re buying lots of school supplies.
Jonas: Did you get the school letter reminding parents to submit proof of immunization before the first day of school? I know that your youngest is starting school this year.
Jenny: Yes, she is, but I’m thinking of getting an exemption.
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