Learning English Podcast - September 05, 2024
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This podcast episode from VOA Learning English focuses on the importance of checking and how it relates to avoiding mistakes. The episode features a story about heat stress in the workplace and the use of wearable technology to monitor worker safety. It also includes a segment on how to extend the lifespan of smartphones. The episode delves into the various ways the word "check" is used in English, particularly in the context of avoiding mistakes. It highlights the use of "check" in phrases like "let me check," "I haven't checked it yet," and "have you had a chance to check it?" The episode also explores the phrasal verb "check something out" and its meaning.
Outlines
Checking for Mistakes: Heat Stress, Wearable Tech, and Smartphone Lifespan
This episode explores the importance of checking to avoid mistakes, using examples of heat stress in the workplace, wearable technology, and smartphone lifespan.
Keywords
Heat Stress
Heat stress is a condition that occurs when the body is unable to regulate its temperature due to excessive heat exposure. It can lead to various health problems, including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and even death.
Wearable Technology
Wearable technology refers to electronic devices that are worn on the body, such as smartwatches, fitness trackers, and health monitors. These devices can collect data on various aspects of a person's health and activity, including heart rate, body temperature, and movement.
Smartphone Lifespan
The lifespan of a smartphone refers to the amount of time it can be used effectively before it needs to be replaced. Factors that affect lifespan include battery health, software updates, and physical care.
Check (verb)
The verb "check" has multiple meanings in English, including to examine something to ensure accuracy or completeness, to verify information, and to look at something briefly.
Check Something Out (phrasal verb)
The phrasal verb "check something out" means to look at something because it is interesting or useful. It is often used in an informal context to encourage someone to look at something new or exciting.
Q&A
What are some of the risks associated with heat stress in the workplace?
Heat stress can lead to various health problems, including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and even death. It is particularly dangerous for workers who perform physically demanding tasks in hot environments.
How can wearable technology be used to monitor worker safety in hot environments?
Wearable sensors can collect data on a worker's body temperature, heart rate, and movement, allowing supervisors to identify signs of heat stress and intervene before it becomes dangerous.
What are some tips for extending the lifespan of a smartphone?
To extend the lifespan of a smartphone, it is important to take care of the battery by avoiding extreme temperatures, charging it regularly, and using power-saving settings. It is also important to keep the device clean and updated with the latest software.
What are some common ways the word "check" is used in English?
The word "check" is often used in short phrases like "let me check," "I haven't checked it yet," and "have you had a chance to check it?" It can also be used in the phrasal verb "check something out," which means to look at something because it is interesting or useful.
Show Notes
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