322. The Harmonica Players (full version) B2 story

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322. The Harmonica Players (full version) B2 story

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This is the complete version of the B2-level story, The Harmonica Players. I include here for you a B2 vocabulary list of words and expressions to listen for in the story:Practising English podcast 322...B2 Words and expressions in the story1. couldn't faceStory sentence to listen for: Somehow, he couldn’t face starting his day without a hot shower. Definition: To feel unable or unwilling to do something because you do not want to deal with it. 2. All of a suddenStory sentence to listen for: All of a sudden , the ceiling light, television, fridge and electric heater all came on at once. Definition: Very quickly and unexpectedly. 3. get hold ofStory sentence to listen for: Work as a musician had been difficult to get hold of . Definition: To find or obtain something that you need or want. 4. From time to timeStory sentence to listen for: From time to time , he gave harmonica lessons online… Definition: Sometimes, but not regularly. 5. kept his eye out forStory sentence to listen for: Martin always kept his eye out for a job that he could do. Definition: To watch carefully for something because you hope to find or see it. 6. Every once in a whileStory sentence to listen for: Every once in a while , he’d found work doing what he really loved. Definition: Sometimes, but not often. 7. a chance of a lifetimeStory sentence to listen for: It was a chance of a lifetime . Definition: A very special opportunity that is unlikely to happen again. 8. dropped out ofStory sentence to listen for: He dropped out of college. Definition: To leave a school, college or course before you have finished it. 9. make ends meetStory sentence to listen for: He was struggling to make ends meet . Definition: To have just enough money to pay for the things you need. 10. had a strong dislike ofStory sentence to listen for: Jeffrey had a strong dislike of mobile phones. Definition: To strongly dislike someone or something. 11. behind barsStory sentence to listen for: They should be behind bars . Definition: In prison. 12. gazed out ofStory sentence to listen for: She gazed out of the window at the daffodils in the snow. Definition: Looked at something for a long time, often without moving your eyes. 13. foreignersStory sentence to listen for: 'I don’t know what this country is coming to. More foreigners than native English .' Definition: People who come from a different country. 14. native EnglishStory sentence to listen for: 'I don’t know what this country is coming to. More foreigners than native English .' Definition: Describes people who have English as their first language. 15. In contrast toStory sentence to listen for: In contrast to the London area, Oxted was primarily a small town of white people. Definition: Used to show how one thing is different from another. 16. primarilyStory sentence to listen for: In contrast to the London area, Oxted was primarily a small town of white people. Definition: Mainly or mostly. 17. respectableStory sentence to listen for: 'All respectable , traditional people. Proper English people, Jeffrey would say.' Definition: Considered to be good, honest and acceptable by most people. 18. upbringingStory sentence to listen for: 'His upbringing had always been in country areas, away from cosmopolitan cities.' Definition: The way a person is treated and taught by their parents while they are growing up. 19. distrustedStory sentence to listen for: 'He distrusted foreigners in his country, in general.' Definition: Did not trust someone because you believed they might not be honest or reliable. 20. take it for grantedStory sentence to listen for: 'In England, you could take it for granted that you would find decency and fair play .' Definition: To believe that something will always be there or happen, without thinking about it. 21. decency and fair playStory sentence to listen for: 'In England, you could take it for granted that you would find decency and fair play .' Definition: Decency means behaving in a good and honest way. Fair play means treating people fairly and following accepted rules. 22. deceit and dishonestyStory sentence to listen for: 'Unfortunately, the deceit and dishonesty , which so many immigrants brought with them from elsewhere was giving this country a bad name.' Definition: Deceit means trying to make someone believe something that is not true. Dishonesty means not being honest or truthful. 23. discourageStory sentence to listen for: 'The current government’s policy of sending them all to Rwanda was obviously a practical solution which would discourage others, tempted by England’s superior standard of living, from attempting the crossing of the English Channel.' Definition: To make someone less willing to do something. 24. giving the country a bad nameStory sentence to listen for: 'Immigrants giving the country a bad name .' Definition: Making other people have a bad opinion of a country because of someone's actions. ...

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