ESLPodcast 26 - Daily Errands

Question 1

вылезти из кровати

Answer 1

I’ve had a really busy day today. I ….. at around 7:00 AM, like every morning, and jumped in the shower.

He rolled out of bed and headed for the shower. Goddamn stuff stinks anyway.z

Question 2

To enter something quickly. Usually a mode of transport.

Answer 2

I’ve had a really busy day today. I rolled out of bed at around 7:00 AM, like every morning, and …… the shower.

I jumped in the car, and we sped off to the meeting.

Question 3

To survey; to look broadly over.

Answer 3

At around 7:30, I went into my office and sat down to …… my to-do list.

Before I tackle the question directly, I must briefly review historical approaches to the problem.

Question 4

Used to indicate movement away from a position on

Answer 4

First, it was ….to the post office to check my P.O. box.

off

Question 5

Abbreviation of post office

Answer 5

First, it was off to the post office to check my …. box.

Question 6

away from the speaker along the street in question

Answer 6

First, it was off to the post office to check my P.O. box. Then I went to the public library …… to check out some books I’ve been meaning to read.

Go down the street to get to her house.

Question 7

To examine, inspect, look at closely, ogle; to investigate.

Answer 7

First, it was off to the post office to check my P.O. box. Then I went to the public library down the street to …… some books I’ve been meaning to read.

He was hanging out at the beach, checking out the young women in bikinis.
He checked out the rumor, and managed to verify that it was true.
Check it out! Best prices in town.
Check this out! They just arrested the Mayor!
When you’re there, check out the Cheddar Cheese Museum! It’s a hoot!
Check us out on the Web at http://en.wiktionary.org!

Question 8

To commit oneself to a task or activity that is employment-related or that requires serious effort or concentration.

Answer 8

Next stop: the supermarket. My wife had given me a grocery list as long as your arm of things to pick up. I grabbed a shopping cart and ……

to get down to business

Question 9

Money placed in an account.

Answer 9

After I checked off everything on my list, I headed to the checkout stand to pay for my items.

But I wasn’t done yet. I zipped over to the bank, where I had to make a ….. and withdraw some money from the ATM.

deposit

Question 10

To extract (money from an account).

Answer 10

After I checked off everything on my list, I headed to the checkout stand to pay for my items.

But I wasn’t done yet. I zipped over to the bank, where I had to make a deposit and ….. some money from the ATM.

withdraw