ESL Podcast 777 - Supplies for Outdoor Recreation
supplies - something that is needed for a particular purpose
Each fall, Maria buys folders, notebooks, pens, pencils, and other school supplies for her children.
to not know the first thing - a phrase used to emphasize that someone is completely ignorant about or unaware of something, or that someone does not have any knowledge of something
Why did Christian decide to fix the toilet himself? He doesn't know the first thing about plumbing or home repair
hiking - an outdoor recreational activity of walking through natural areas, often to reach the top of a mountain or a lake
The library has some books that describe local hiking trails with the best views.
camping - a recreational activity of spending at least two days outdoors far away from a city, usually sleeping in a tent and sleeping bag
Kevin hates bugs and dirt, so he probably wouldn't enjoy camping.
backpack - a large bag worn over one's shoulders and on one's back, used to carry things while walking
Ruby likes to carry her things in a backpack, because it leaves her hands free to do other things while she's walking.
water filter - a small device that sits inside or screws onto the top of a water bottle, used to clean water so that it can be drunken safely
Are you sure this water filter will make the water safe to drink?
to lug - to carry or drag something that is very heavy and difficult to move
Why are you lugging all those books home each night? Can't you keep them in the office?
bug spray - a liquid put on one's body to keep away insects
This bug spray really keeps the mosquitoes away, but be careful not to get any in your eyes.
flashlight - a small light that can be carried in one's hand, usually powered by batteries
It's a good idea to have flashlights and extra batteries in the house, just in case we lose power.
match - a small piece of paper or a wooden stick that has a special red tip that can be rubbed against another surface to create a flame for lighting a fire, stove, candle, or cigarette
Masaki remembered to buy candles for her husband's birthday cake, but she forgot to get matches.
waterproof - a substance or material that does not allow water to pass through and protects whatever is inside from getting wet
Aden bought a pair of waterproof boots, but they didn't work well, so his socks got wet when he walked through the rain.
tent - a small shelter made of fabric held up by special poles, used for protection from the weather while sleeping outdoors
We went camping last weekend, but it rained so much that we had to spend most of Saturday inside the tent.
cook stove - a small stove that folds up and can be used to cook outdoors, usually powered by propane (a type of gas burned for energy)
Rosa surprised everyone by cooking a gourmet meal of chicken, mushrooms, and rice on a tiny cook stove.
spared - not harmed or affected by something when everything or everyone else is harmed or affected
No one in this small town was spared from the housing crisis.
might have something there - a phrase used to show that one believes someone might be at least partially correct
A: Having a better education system is the key to reducing crime and poverty.
B: Yes, you might have something there.