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Sun November 09 2008
Part 1: Today's word Eliminate is a more formal way of saying ‘get rid of’. So it’s used to talk about ending all kinds of problems....
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Part 1: Today's word Eliminate is a more formal way of saying ‘get rid of’. So it’s used to talk about ending all kinds of problems. It’s often used with words like
‘risk’, ‘danger’ and social problems which people generally don’t want. This government will do all it can to eliminate homelessness Since the elimination of human error
is impossib...
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Part 1: Today's word Eliminate is a more formal way of saying ‘get rid of’. So it’s used to talk about ending all kinds of problems. It’s often used with words like
‘risk’, ‘danger’ and social problems which people generally don’t want. This government will do all it can to eliminate homelessness Since the elimination of human error
is impossible, it’s essential that all work must be subject to careful review. Click
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Thu November 06 2008
Today’s picture: Rangitoto Island (seen from Cheltenham Beach, Devonport, New Zealand) Part 1: Today's word A phase is a period of time, especia...
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Today’s picture: Rangitoto Island (seen from Cheltenham Beach, Devonport, New Zealand) Part 1: Today's word A phase is a period of time, especially a period in which one part of a process takes
place. So a company may go through ‘a growth phase’ or ‘a difficult phase’, for instance. It’s also common to use it as a verb – especially for changes in
organisat...
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Today’s picture: Rangitoto Island (seen from Cheltenham Beach, Devonport, New Zealand) Part 1: Today's word A phase is a period of time, especially a period in which one part of a process takes
place. So a company may go through ‘a growth phase’ or ‘a difficult phase’, for instance. It’s also common to use it as a verb – especially for changes in
organisations or society. So, when a new system is phased in, it means it’s introduced gradually, step by step. For instance, in many countries, digital television is being phased in. This
means that, for the moment, the older televisions still work, but they are slowly being replaced. You could say that these older televisions are being phased out. Another example is the phasing out
of old coin-operated parking meters and their gradual replacement with the new ones which you can charge from your mobile phone or credit card. The new regulations will be phased in over two years to
allow companies to revise their practices. The manufacture of CFC’s has been effectively phased out since their effects on the Ozone Layer became widely known. Click
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Wed November 05 2008
Today’s picture: Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand Part 1: Today's word When you undertake a project or a task, you commit yourself ot doing i...
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Today’s picture: Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand Part 1: Today's word When you undertake a project or a task, you commit yourself ot doing it. An undertaking can be either a project or a
promise. The verb is often used with the word 'research'. Students are required to undertake research projects in teams. The new road programme is a huge and expensive undertaking. Click here for
more pr...
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Today’s picture: Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand Part 1: Today's word When you undertake a project or a task, you commit yourself ot doing it. An undertaking can be either a project or a
promise. The verb is often used with the word 'research'. Students are required to undertake research projects in teams. The new road programme is a huge and expensive undertaking. Click here for
more practice and here for a previous podcast featuring ‘undertake’ Part 2: Test Here are FOUR sentences with the word of the day. But only THREE are correct. Which is the Odd One Out?
You should never undertake electrical repairs yourself as this is one of the major causes of serious injuries in the home. The university has recently undertaken a substantial expansion programme, in
partnership with the local community. The research paper provides students with an opportunity to undertake an in-depth study of a relevant topic. The recent scandal undertook a great deal of damage
to the University’s reputation. Part 3: Practice Questions: Will you be required to undertake any research projects during your course? What’s the largest or most difficult project
you’ve undertaken? Part 4: The Phrasal Five pay off - finish paying a debt – I try to pay off my credit card every month. pick sth up - get sth that has fallen on the floor – Can
you pick up that pen? It’s under your chair. pick sb/sth up - meet (in a car) – I’ll pick you up after work and we’ll catch a movie. put sth off (until later) - postpone
– We’ll have to put this off till next week. I’m too busy now. put sb off - gives someone a bad impression – I like the beach but the traffic on the way back puts me off going
there. Part 5: Kiwi Quiz Question In a New Zealand general election, if a party doesn’t win a constituency seat, what proportion of the party vote do they need in order to get into Parliament?
1% 5% 10% 20% Click here for more information about New Zealand elections Part 6: Today's online listening This is an interview with the CEO of the innovative American advertising agency called Bzz
Agent. Vocabulary for the article: remunerate / harness / disclose / bombard / cynicism / to pull an ad / a backlash / to tap into something / a bias / reciprocity / a fine line / incentivise
Questions for the article: 1) If people have a bad experience with a product or a service, they tend to .... complain keep quiet tell a lot of people ask for their money back 2) Bzz Agent has
recruited large numbers of .. volunteers fundraisers multinationals products 3) People who receive free products or service from Bzz Agent need to ... update their profiles provide the agency with
feedback create a positive buzz phone their family and friends 4) Bzz Agent’s strategy helps companies to improve their ............. of what people say about their products and services
awareness control influence predictions 5) Which of these is NOT one of the basic principles of Bzz Agent? participants must be volunteers participants must be open about where they got the products
from participants are free to comment in any way they wish participants have to be connected to the internet 6) What evidence does the interviewee give that we are bombarded with marketing? a
statistic a personal memory a case study a survey 7) Receiving a free product from the agency may give consumers a sense of .. being bombarded cynicism distrust reciprocity 8) Which of these features
differentiates Bzz Agent’s approach from traditional advertising? its ethical principles its channel of communication its number of participants its revenue stream Click here for a video
overview of Bzz Agent ________________________________________________________ Today’s musical intro / outro: From London “Lost in the supermarket” by The Clash. From CD
“London Calling – 25th Anniversary CD”. 2004: Columbia Records. The CD may be sampled and purchased from here and click here to see a cover version of the song by one of our
brightest up-and-coming vocalists.
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Tue November 04 2008
Today’s Picture: Massey’s Winter Music Festival (Holly Hoffman on flute, with Roger Fox on trombone) Part 1: Today's word When you allocat...
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Today’s Picture: Massey’s Winter Music Festival (Holly Hoffman on flute, with Roger Fox on trombone) Part 1: Today's word When you allocate, you decide how to use something. Businesses
need to allocate their budget carefully, so that each department receives the right proportion of the available funding. Of course, departments often complain that their allocation is too small. In
your ...
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Today’s Picture: Massey’s Winter Music Festival (Holly Hoffman on flute, with Roger Fox on trombone) Part 1: Today's word When you allocate, you decide how to use something. Businesses
need to allocate their budget carefully, so that each department receives the right proportion of the available funding. Of course, departments often complain that their allocation is too small. In
your studies, you need to ensure that your time is allocated sensibly, so that you don’t waste a lot of time doing one thing and have no time left for everything else The company allocates 10%
of profits to research and development. Last year’s allocation exceeded $10m. For more examples and links to exercises, click here Part 2: Test Here are four sentences with our word of the day
- but only three of them are correct. Which is the odd one out? Tickets for the end-of-semester party will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, so please don’t delay or you could
miss out on the best event of the year. The company regularly allocates 50 % of its annual profits to research and development in order to maintain its technological advantage. Each participant in
the research study was allocated an access number to allow them to receive up-to-date information from the system at any time. Unfortunately, Professor Chambers was unable to attend the conference,
so he allocated his assistant, also a well-known expert in the field. Part 3: Kiwi Quiz Question Which of these is NOT a New Zealand bird? The kakapo The pukeko The tui The hoki-poki Part 4: Today's
online reading This is an interesting overview, in words and pictures, of life in a British prison. Vocabulary for the article: cell / inmates/ segregated / deemed / vocational / provision / chaplain
/ designated Questions for the article: How does the prison make sure that visitors are not bringing in drugs? How often does the prison allow family visits? Do a lot of the foreign prisoners have
English lessons while they’re in prison? Which regular religious events take place in the prison? What is the food budget per prisoner? How many of the prisoners use the gym?
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Mon November 03 2008
Today’s photo: Cook Island Maori Dancers at Otahuhu College, Auckland Part 1: Today's word Ensure is a more formal way of saying to make sure. I...
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Today’s photo: Cook Island Maori Dancers at Otahuhu College, Auckland Part 1: Today's word Ensure is a more formal way of saying to make sure. It’s very commonly used in instructions and
advice. Please ensure that seatbelts are fastened and seats are returned to an upright position before take-off and landing. Click here for more practice. Part 2: Test Here are FOUR sentences with
the ...
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Today’s photo: Cook Island Maori Dancers at Otahuhu College, Auckland Part 1: Today's word Ensure is a more formal way of saying to make sure. It’s very commonly used in instructions and
advice. Please ensure that seatbelts are fastened and seats are returned to an upright position before take-off and landing. Click here for more practice. Part 2: Test Here are FOUR sentences with
the word of the day. But only THREE are correct. Which is the Odd One Out? Reception staff must ensure that all visitors sign out and return their security pass on departure. Punctuality is
essential; therefore, we must ensure the beginning of the project on time. We must do all we can to ensure the success of the new project. It is part of my role to ensure that necessary resources are
in place and fully-functioning. Part 3: Practice Questions: How can you ensure that your important files are safe? What can companies do to ensure that their customers continue to pay for their
products and services? Part 4: The Phrasal Five make sth out see / hear / understand clearly- Without my glasses on I can only make out the largest signs. make sth up invent The story was total
fiction. He made it all up to impress us. make up for sth do something special because you did something wrong before Let me buy dinner to make up for arriving so late. meet up meet together We often
meet up after work and have a few drinks. move in/out-start or stop living in a place- Hi. We’ve just moved in. Do you live upstairs? Part 5: Kiwi Quiz Question Which of these inventions had
the greatest effect on New Zealand’s economy? refrigeration the internet the motor car television Part 6: Today's online listening: Globalisation or Self-Sufficiency? Which is the best way to
ensure the sustainability of our society? A discussion between two leading environmentalists. Vocabulary for the article: to opt out / self-sufficient / doomed / finite / carrot and stick / a
breathing space / come up against a brick wall / it’s curtains / get your head around something / off the radar Questions for the article: 1) Do either of the guests believe self-sufficiency is
the best choice? 2) What is the main problem of population growth according to Malthus? 3) What’s the main message of Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger (the authors of “The Death of
Environmentalism”)? 4) What is the most common expression used by the speakers? you know / for a start / at the end of the day / on the other hand / and so on / I think / I mean 5) What was the
main difference found by the magazine ‘Media Monitor’ between Australian and New Zealand responses to dealing with energy needs? 6) What has been the strongest influence on changing
people’s behaviour in regard to driving less and using more public transport? 7) Where do the speakers find good examples of public transport? 8) What change in consumption is seen as a
possible solution to environmental problems? 9) What political fears do the speakers have about the future? 10) Which changes have the speakers made in regard to using resources? You can watch a
presentation by Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger at the University of California at Berkeley here (It’s one and a half hours long!)
________________________________________________________________ Today’s musical intro / outro: From Senegal “Autorail” by Orchestre Baobab. From the CD ‘Golden Afrique’
CD may be purchased from here and click here to see an online video of the performers. ________________________________________________________________
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