Flowingice's Blog

After a second courthouse showdown over accusations of child abuse,Michael Jachson went to
Bahrain,He is a friend of the royal family and has a lot of fans in Bahrain and other Gulf
countries,Because he is famous all over the world,he cannot escape the media.
Listen to Didi and Dave talk about the latest news about Michael Jachson.

Dave:Didi,ever since Michael Jackson's trial ended,he's been living in Bahrain.
Didi:Really?
Dave:Yeah,Apparently,it's really beautiful.
Didi:Uh huh.
Dave:But,just the other day he was in Saudi Arabia,and he was at,like ,a shopping mall or something and he walked into a woman's bathroom and used it.
Didi:A faux pas!
Dave:It's a real faux pas in Saudi Arabia,really stirred things up.
Didi:I bet,There's a lot of cultural differences there,arent there?
Dave:Especially in Saudi Arabia,between the men and women,like women,I guess,um,cant drive a car.
Didi:Mm hm.
Dave:I've had students from Saudi Arabia who tell me,you know ,they have to go back to Aaudi Arabia to take care of their mothers and sisters.
Didi:They're much more subordinate.
Dave:Much more subordinate.
Didi:Mm hm.
Dave:But Michael Jackson's been there.He's,ah,living as an expat,I guess,And,it sounds like he's enjoying himself.
Didi:Well,I'm glad he's far away.
Vocabulary
trial
Definition
n.a test to prove if something is true;a system to prove the guilt or innocence of criminals
Examples
I'm so glad I won my trial.I didnt steal that car,I dont know why they thought i did.
faux pas
Definition
n.doing something that is unacceptable or inappropriate within a cultrue;an unintentional mistake or offensive behavior.
Examples
In Thailand it's faux pas to touch someone's head
One American faux pas is to pick your nose in public.
stirred things up
Definition
V.caused trouble or controversy
Example
George W.Bush really stirred things up when he said about terrorists"Bring 'em on!"
vice versa
Definition
expr.the other way around
Examples
Am i going to your place or vice versa?
I bet
Defomotopm
expr.I think so;I agree
Examples
"Will the Angels win the World Series?""I bet"
subordinate
Definition
adj.controlled by someone else;submissive
Examples
David is not a very subordinate person.He's much happier telling people what to do than being