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ESL Podcast 389 – Getting a Cold
English as a Second Language Podcast
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ESL Podcast 389 – Getting a Cold
GLOSSARY
cold – an illness that is very common, especially in the winter, but not very
serious; an illness that often includes sneezing, coughing, a runny nose and
other symptoms
* Some people think that you might get a cold if you go outside when your hair is
wet.
contagious – sharing an illness with other people ; able to transfer one’s illness
to another person
* Harold went to work while he was contagious, and now all his co-workers are
sick.
to play hooky – to not go to school or work when one is supposed to, usually
because one wants to do something fun
* Jake played hooky from school on Wednesday, going to the movies instead of
his classes.
to run – for a nose to have liquid coming out of it when one is sick or cold
* Shannon’s nose was running all day, so now the skin below her nose is bright
red.
puffy – swollen ; larger than usual, seeming to have air or water under the skin
* After Terrence accidentally closed the car door on his finger, it became puffy
and very painful.
hoarse – a voice that sounds strange and is lower and rougher than usual, often
because one is sick or because one has been shouting for a long time
* Janice cheered loudly at the basketball game last night, and today her voice is
very hoarse.
fever – a body temperature that is higher than normal, usually because one’s
body is fighting against an illness
* Having a fever of more than 103 degrees can be very dangerous.
nasal decongestant – a medicine that helps to clear one’s nose so that one can
breathe more easily when sick
* Do you sell any nasal decongestants that won’t make me sleepy?
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eye drops – a liquid that comes in a small bottle and is put in one’s eyes to make
them less red or itchy, especially when one is sick
* Wendy has horrible allergies, but she uses eye drops to stop her eyes from
turning bright red.
cough medicine – a liquid medicine that one drinks to stop oneself from
coughing (pushing air out of one’s throat and mouth very quickly while making a
quick, loud sound when one is sick)
* This cough medicine won’t make your cold go away, but it will make you feel
better because you won’t be coughing as much.
to suck – to use one’s tongue to hold something in one’s mouth, often to get the
flavor of it without biting or chewing
* Does your baby suck his thumb?
throat lozenge – small, hard candies with medicine in them that one puts in
one’s mouth so that the liquid comes off and goes down one’s throat, making a
sore throat feel better
* When she has a sore throat, she uses throat lozenges and drinks hot tea.
to sneeze – to push air and a little bit of liquid out of one’s nose very quickly and
with a lot of force, usually making a loud noise at the same time, especially when
one is sick or has allergies
* When they cleaned their garage, there was a lot of dust in the air and it made
them sneeze.
to contaminate – to make something dirty or impure
* People are worried that the chemical factory is contaminating the river.
Kleenex – a brand of tissues, or very soft pieces of paper, that one uses to clean
one’s nose or wipe away tears
* Frannie always carries Kleenex in her purse when she goes to see a sad
movie.
to blow (one’s) nose – to put a tissue (a very soft piece of paper) or a small
piece of fabric in front of one’s nose and blow air out of one’s nose very strongly
and quickly
* Oliver didn’t have any tissues, so he blew his nose on a paper towel.
germ – bacteria ; a very small thing that cannot be seen without a special tool,
but that can make people sick
* That bathroom is very dirty and must be full of germs!
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COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS
1. Which of these is a type of medicine?
a) A nasal decongestant.
b) A Kleenex.
c) A germ.
2. Which of these would you take if your voice were hoarse?
a) Eye drops.
b) Cough medicine.
c) Throat lozenges.
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WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?
cold
The word “cold,” in this podcast, means an illness that is very common,
especially in the winter, but not very serious : “Danielle didn’t go to work today,
because she has a cold.” Normally, the word “cold” refers to a low temperature :
“Put on a hat because it is very cold outside today.” However, when we talk
about people being “cold,” we mean that they are unfeeling, or that they don’t
show very much emotion : “Reese is so cold that he didn’t even cry when his
mother died.” Finally, the phrase “to get cold feet” means to become nervous or
worried about something that one had planned to do, suddenly not wanting to do
it anymore : “Some men get cold feet a few hours before their wedding.”
to run
In this podcast, the verb “to run” means for a nose to have liquid coming out of it
when one is sick or cold : “The little girl’s nose started to run while she played
outside in the cold air.” The phrase “to run to (somewhere)” means to go
somewhere and do something very quickly : “Could you please run to the post
office and buy some stamps this afternoon?” The phrase “to run off (something)”
means to operate using a certain type of power : “Their computer runs off a
special, long-lasting battery.” Finally, the phrase “to run for (something)” means
to try to be elected for a position, especially in the government : “How many
people are running for the presidency this year?”
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CULTURE NOTE
People who “catch a cold” (get a cold) have many other “symptoms” (a sign or
signal that something is wrong with one’s body) “besides” (in addition to) the
ones discussed in this podcast. For example, they may have a “sore throat,”
when the inside of one’s throat hurts. Throat lozenges can help to make the pain
go away, as can hot drinks and warmth.
Some people have many “aches and pains” when they catch a cold, meaning
that their body, or only certain body parts, hurt. In particular, they might have a
“headache” (a pain inside one’s head). Other people “have the chills,” meaning
that they feel cold even when the room is warm. They get “goose bumps” (small,
raised areas on one’s skin when one is cold), even while other people who are
not sick might be “complaining” (saying negative things) about how warm the
room is. In addition, people with a cold sometimes feel “fatigued” (tired) or
“weak” (without very much energy ; not strong).
Unfortunately, there is no “cure” (something that one can do to become healthy
again) for the common cold, so people just have to wait for it to end. However,
they can do many things to “alleviate” (make something less bad) the symptoms.
Nasal decongestants, cough medicines, eye drops, and throat lozenges can all
help to “ease” (make a little bit better) the symptoms. It is a good idea to rest in
bed, drink lots of liquids, and stay warm. Many Americans believe that eating a
bowl of hot chicken soup can also make them feel better when they catch a cold.
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Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – c
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ESL Podcast 389 – Getting a Cold
COMPLETE TRANSCRIPT
Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 389: Getting a
Cold.
This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 389. 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. You can download an 8 to 10 page Learning Guide
for this episode on our website. The Learning Guide will help you improve your
English even faster. You get all of the vocabulary words, definitions, new sample
sentences, additional definitions not talked about on the audio podcast, culture
notes, comprehension checks, and a complete transcript of everything we say on
this episode.
This episode is called “Getting a Cold.” It’s dialogue between Walt and Irene.
Irene is getting sick; she’s getting a cold. Let’s get started.
[start of dialogue]
Walt: What’s the matter with you?
Irene: I have a bad cold.
Walt: Why didn’t you stay home from work? You’re probably contagious!
Irene: I had no choice. I have an important presentation this afternoon and I
can’t play hooky.
Walt: You can’t give a presentation in your condition. Your nose is running, your
eyes are red and puffy, your voice is hoarse, and you look like you’re running a
fever.
Irene: Gee, thanks. I know I look terrible, but I’ll get through it. I’m taking a
nasal decongestant, I’m using eye drops, and I’m taking cough medicine and
sucking on throat lozenges. I should be better by the time of the presentation.
Ahchoo!
Walt: Oh, geez! You just sneezed all over me. You’ve contaminated me for
sure!
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