Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
intermediate | saving water | man – woman | 01:04 |
[ In 1999, Randall created a listening activity on saving water, “Saving the Earth,” featuring his daughter, Aubrey, who also appears in this listening activity. She is an excellent voice talent for these activities. ]
What are three ways people waste water at home everyday? Do you do these things yourself? Explain.
“blow someone out of the water” = destroy or defeat
“The basketball game wasn’t even close. I mean, they blew us out of the water and beat us by 60 points.”
“a fish out of water” = be out of place
“I went to the party with Sarah, but I felt like a fish out of water. I was at least 20 years older than most people there, and I had nothing in common with them.”
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Marie: Listen. You were in the shower for more than half an hour. That is more than enough water for 10 people. I mean, don't you care about the planet? You used at least 60 gallons of water. That is a terrible waste.
Marie: Listen. You were in the shower for more than half an hour. That is more than enough water for 10 people. I mean, don't you care about the planet? You used at least 60 gallons of water. That is a terrible waste.
Marie: Yes, yes. I timed you. Our water bill was astronomical last month. [ Really?], and you don't pay for any of it. It was a hundred and thirteen dollars ($113).
Marie: Yes, yes. I timed you. Our water bill was astronomical last month. [ Really? ], and you don't pay for any of it. It was a hundred and thirteen dollars ($113). And it's going up. [ Really? ] I . . . I mean, I know you lost your job, but I am not made of money.
Marie: I mean, at least, maybe you could take one of your showers at the gym when you go in the morning. I . . . I don't know how you can afford gym membership when you can't pay rent.
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To what degree do you waste water at home or at work? Give specific examples and discuss what you could do better to save water.
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