#ESL Podcast 230 – A New Year’s Cruise

##GLOSSARY

**New Year’s Eve –** the holiday celebrated on December 31; the night before the

New Year (January 1)

*Normally their children go to bed early, but on New Year’s Eve they’re allowed

to stay up until midnight.

**harbor –** an area of ocean water near the land that has strong walls to protect

boats from bad weather

*The storm destroyed the boats that were on the ocean, but the boats in the

harbor weren’t damaged at all.

**cruise –** a relaxing journey on the ocean, usually for a vacation

*After they were married, they went on a two-week cruise in the Caribbean.

**fireworks –** small objects that explode in the sky with a loud noise, producing

bright lights in many colors, usually used for celebrations

*Many American towns and cities use fireworks to celebrate the country’s

Independence Day on the fourth of July.

**marina –** a harbor (an area of ocean water near the land that has strong walls to

protect boats) that is built especially for small boats, often with wooden walkways

over the water to get access to the boats.

*Pedro and his uncle often fish in the marina where the fish are used to small

boats coming and going.

**to board –** to get on a ship, airplane, bus, train, or another large vehicle for many

people

*Melissa was a little bit nervous as she boarded a plane for the first time.

**this was no... –** this was not a...

*He took a long time getting dressed, because he knew that this was no ordinary

day.

**boat –** a vehicle that floats and moves on the water and carries people or cargo

(good and products)

*During the summer, they take their boat to the lake every weekend.

**upper / lower –** located above (upper) or below (lower) something else

*Unlike the lower floors, the upper floors of this office building have wonderful

views of the city.

**deck –** a floor or level of a ship or bus

*Some busses in London have two decks. Tourists like to sit on the top deck so

that they can see the city.

**crew –** the staff or workers on a boat or ship

*Did all members of the crew return to the ship by 5 p.m.?

**on board –** on or inside a boat, ship, airplane, train, or bus

*Move aside, please, so everyone can get on board.

**life jackets –** vests (jackets with no arms) that people wear so that they will float

if they fall into the water, usually filled with air or other material