Listening Exercise: Ask Dr. Laura
Dr. Laura Schlessinger Radio Call-In (1)

Vocabulary:

Caller #1                                                      Caller #2

wanna = want to (very casual; don't use this in writing) to date jealous
proud guy honest
annoying girlfriend to confront
to encompass = to include to go to s.o. lies
to collect food stamps = to receive government benefits to deny s.t. up and down the bad guy
medical benefits to believe suddenly
you guys = you people, you two curious supposed to
currently independent across the board
to wonder to two-time = be unfaithful if that's so
input = reaction, opinion supposedly there's no point in Ving
to abandon Joe Smith to owe s.o. s.t.
to mobilize to bring s.t. to one's attention over a guy
self-sufficient to be a blast = lots of fun complete raging jerk = an undesirable, irresponsible person
to focus to find out  
relatives to change [up] her story  
to nudge = to suggest you should be doing something differently a good sign  
to fax verification  
Sweetheart to behoove one to = to be necessary for one to  

Listening comprehension questions:
Caller #1
1. How many children does this caller have and how old are they?
2. Do the children have the same father?
3. How long has she been married?
4. Why is the caller not working outside the home?
5. What is her husband doing regarding his work, and why?
6. What is the caller's dilemma?
7. What does Dr. Laura think the caller should do?
8. Why does Dr. Laura think the caller should do this?
9. What problem does the caller foresee if she follows Dr. Laura's advice?
10. Do you think the caller will follow Dr. Laura's advice?

Caller #2  Jill
1. How old is this caller?
2. What has she been doing for the past few weeks?
3. What are some of her female friends telling her?
4. What is the caller's view on what these friends say?
5. What does Dr. Laura recommend Jill do?
6. What does Dr. Laura say is 'a good sign'?
7. Why didn't Dr. Laura like the word 'confront'?
8. Do you think the boyfriend is telling the truth?


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