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wound
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In this podcast, the word “wound” means an injury, especially when the skin has been cut or otherwise opened: “After the earthquake, doctors had to treat hundreds of patients with minor wounds.” The phrase “to open old wounds” means to remind someone of something very painful or hurtful that happened in the past: “Let’s not open old wounds by talking about what happened after Dad died.” The phrase “to rub salt into the wound” means to make a bad situation worse for someone: “Getting a divorce was bad enough, but then my mother rubbed salt into the wound by saying it was my fault.” Finally, the phrase “to lick (one’s) wounds” means to think about something bad that has happened and feel sad about it: “Give her some time to lick her wounds. I’m sure she’ll give you a call when she’s ready to be around friends again.” 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 602 – Calling for an Ambulance
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Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 602: Calling for an Ambulance.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 602. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.
Our website is eslpod.com. Download a Learning Guide for this episode. It will give you all of the vocabulary, definitions, sample sentences, additional definitions, comprehension questions, cultural notes, and a complete transcript of everything we say.
This episode is called “Calling for an Ambulance.” An “ambulance” is a special truck or car that takes sick people from where they are to a hospital. Let’s get started.
Brad: Are you all right?
Lydia: What…what happened?
Brad: You lost consciousness and someone called 911. My name is Brad and I’m a paramedic. Can you answer a few questions for me?
Lydia: I’ll try.
Brad: Have you ever blacked out before?
Lydia: No, I don’t think so.
Brad: Do you have a history of medical problems? Do you have any allergies to medication?
Lydia: Not
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