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spare a few minutes
Meaning: To give someone a small amount of your time.
Example: I wonder if you could spare a few minutes to do a survey.
on behalf of
Meaning: Representing someone or a group.
Example: The survey is on behalf of the local council.
come into town
Meaning: To travel to the town/city center.
Example: What is the reason for you coming into town today?
normal reason
Meaning: The usual or typical reason.
Example: Shopping would be my normal reason for coming to town.
in this section
Meaning: Used to introduce a specific part of a survey or interview.
Example: One more question in this section.
I'd like you to
Meaning: Polite way to ask someone to do something.
Example: I'd like you to give us some ideas about city facilities.
a real shame
Meaning: Something unfortunate or disappointing.
Example: It's a real shame they've been cutting down footpaths.
cut down on
Meaning: Reduce the amount or number of something.
Example: They’ve been cutting down on the number of footpaths.
not enough
Meaning: An insufficient amount of something.
Example: I don’t think there are enough trains.
as you may know
Meaning: Used to introduce information the listener likely already knows.
Example: As you may know, there’s a drive to encourage cycling.
there are no safe places to...
Meaning: Used to express the lack of suitable or secure locations.
Example: There are no safe places to leave your bikes.
I'd need
Meaning: Used to express a requirement or necessity.
Example: I'd need a shower at work if I cycled.
not confident about
Meaning: Not feeling comfortable or secure about doing something.
Example: I wouldn't be confident about cycling on busy roads.
feel a lot better about
Meaning: Feel more reassured or comfortable about something.
Example: I'd feel a lot better about cycling if training was offered.
survey
IPA: /ˈsɜː.veɪ/ (UK), /ˈsɝː.veɪ/ (US)
Meaning: A method of collecting information by asking people questions.
Meaning: A method of collecting information by asking people questions.
Example: The council conducted a survey to learn about residents’ transport habits.
postcode
IPA: /ˈpəʊst.kəʊd/ (UK), /ˈpoʊst.koʊd/ (US)
Meaning: A series of letters and numbers used to identify a specific area for mail delivery.
Meaning: A series of letters and numbers used to identify a specific area for mail delivery.
Example: She wrote her postcode on the form to complete her address details.
facilities
IPA: /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz/ (UK), /fəˈsɪl.ə.tiz/ (US)
Meaning: Buildings, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.
Meaning: Buildings, equipment, or services provided for a particular purpose.
Example: The city needs better facilities for cyclists, such as safe bike parking.
Other Listening Exercises
Cambridge 10 Listening Test 2 - Section 1
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