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trunk
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The word “trunk,” in this podcast, means a large, hard-sided box used to pack clothing, books, and other items for travel, especially a long time ago when people traveled by ship: “They keep an old trunk at the foot of their bed, filled with heavy winter sweaters.” When talking about a car, the “trunk” is the open area in the back used for transporting large items: “Could you please help me put these bags of groceries into the trunk?” When talking about an elephant, the “trunk” is the long nose: “The children squealed when the elephant sprayed water over them with its trunk.” Finally, when talking about a tree, the “trunk” is the thick main part of the tree: “The squirrel ran up the trunk of the maple tree.” as we speak In this podcast, the phrase “as we speak” means right now, right away, or immediately: “The tornado is coming as we speak. Hurry up and get into the basement!” The phrase “to speak (one’s) mind” means to state one’s opinion, especially if one knows that other people will disagree with it: “Uncle Charlie has never been shy about speaking his mind.” The phrase “speak for yourself” is used to let someone know that one does not share his or her opinions: “Laura spoke as if everyone shared her thoughts, but Richard said, ‘Speak for yourself!’” Finally, the phrase “to speak up for (someone)” means to use one’s words to support or defend someone: “Why didn’t anyone speak up for Samantha when she wasn’t there to do it herself?” 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 1046 – Types of Luggage
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 1,046 – Types of Luggage.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 1,046. 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 about types, or kinds, of luggage – what you use to transport your clothing when you travel. Let’s get started.
Driver: Ma’am, where would you like these suitcases?
Leona: The three wheeled suitcases should go next to the bed, and the garment bag should be hung up in the closet. Where is my expandable bag?
Driver: Do you mean this duffel bag?
Leona: Yes. You can leave that right there. Hmm, where is my carry-on? All I see is my checked baggage. I thought I gave you my carry-on, too.
Driver: You did,
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